February 16, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert   “An entire army made of lovers would be invincible.” Plato, Symposium It is said the Eskimos in

February 2, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert Matthew 5:1-12   This morning, we heard a reading from a section of Matthew’s Gospel that we have

January 26, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert   I imagine that almost everyone knows that this year Maine marks the bicentennial of its statehood in

January 12, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert   Brief Reflections after Martha Jacques: We’re so grateful to Martha for joining us today and sharing some

January 5, 2020 — Rev. Paula Norbert   Our reading from Matthew’s Gospel about the visit of the Magi to the infant child has long

December 29, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert Isaiah 63: 7-9, Matthew 2:13-23   I hope that you all enjoyed a lovely Christmas filled with much

December 24, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   Over two centuries ago in a quiet corner of the world in a little town called Bethlehem,

December 22 — Rev. Paula Norbert Isaiah 7: 13-15, Matthew 1: 18-25   Today is our fourth Sunday in Advent and in just two days,

December 15, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   On this third Sunday of Advent, we continue to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the hymn, Joy

December 8, 2019 – Rev. Paula Norbert   As we gather on this second Sunday of Advent, we hear this lovely reading from Isaiah, which

December 1, 2019 – Rev. Paula Norbert   I hope you all enjoyed a lovely Thanksgiving with family, friends, good food and time to relax. 

November 24, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   The lovely reflection today on Listening to Autumn is part of an earlier reading we shared back

November 3, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   Last Friday, the day after Halloween, was All Saints Day, when the Christian church has historically honored

October 27, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   Luke 18:9-14 He also told this parable to some who trusted in themselves that they were righteous

October 20, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   We are now a full month into the season of autumn, a beautiful season in New England

October 13, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   Today’s passage from Jeremiah presents some advice to the community of that day for how to live a

October 6, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the Lord

September 29, 2019 — Rev. Paula Norbert   We have often called the writings in the New Testament the Good News, because they speak of