Rev. Megan
Berkowitz
Rev. Amy
Clark Feldman
Pastor Amy
January 10 2025
Dear beloved community,
Last week we celebrated Epiphany and the visitation of the wise ones to the baby Jesus. We remember how the wise ones traveled from far away – from different cultures, countries, and faiths – with curiosity and generosity, to meet a vulnerable family and share their gifts. We remember how those same wise ones then left for their homes, changed by the encounter, saving the life of that holy family. As we enter this new year, we can be inspired by those wise ones, to cross boundaries with curiosity and generosity, in order to draw nearer to the most vulnerable; to allow ourselves to be changed by the face of God we see in the vulnerable, and to find the courage even to risk our own lives to save theirs.
Last week, our children and youth lived this out in a special way, when our church hosted the Mosaic Interfaith Youth Action, Bridges Program. Nearly 40 youth came from all around Newton and Boston, almost exactly one-third from the Muslim Al-Huda Society in Chelsea; one-third from the Jewish community; and one-third from Christian churches. They met in our Vestry to share holy scriptures, talk about how their faith traditions understand and live out Love; and to eat and make art together.
Dear church, may we be inspired by the holy encounter that took place in our church this past weekend! I have included photos below!
May we enter this year, as our youth have, with Curiosity, Open-Hearts and Minds, Courage, and Love,
Pastor Amy
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