Rev. Stacy Swain – Page 3 – The Union Church In Waban

An act of love

Posted onApril 1, 2020April 1, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

When you go out and see the empty streets, the empty stadiums, the empty train platforms, don’t say to yourself, “It looks like the end of the world.” What you Learn More

Loving Kindness Meditation – Spiritual Practices for trying times

Posted onMarch 27, 2020July 23, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Pastoral Care and Connection in these challenging times

Posted onMarch 26, 2020April 3, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Pastors Amy and Stacy and ministerial intern Jade are here for us and are ready to support us in whatever way they can. Please do not hesitate to reach out. Learn More

“What is it that matters?” Rev. Stacy Swain, 3/22/20

Posted onMarch 22, 2020August 4, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

SCRIPTURE READINGS Psalm 89: 1-4 I will sing of your steadfast love, O Lord, forever; with my mouth I will proclaim your faithfulness to all generations.I declare that your steadfast love is Learn More

Spiritual Practices for trying times – Lectio Divina

Posted onMarch 19, 2020April 2, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Lectio Divina literally means “divine reading.” This holy reading is a way of praying the words of the Bible. Early Christians used lectio divina as a meditative tool to go deeper Learn More

Opportunities for connection and Joy – on Thursday March 19

Posted onMarch 18, 2020April 2, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Your are invited to join your pastoral staff in some joy filled offerings on Thursday March 19: Bible Study of the Old Testament at 10am Jade will be Learn More

“Alignment” 2/16/20, Rev. Stacy Swain

Posted onFebruary 16, 2020August 5, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Mark 7:1-21a (NRSV) Our scripture this morning makes me want to step in and blow a whistle. Seems like a time out needs to be called. Learn More

Mission Moment from The Advocates for Racial Justice (ARJ) – Kathleen Hobson

Posted onJanuary 24, 2020January 24, 2020AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

There is an inscription at the entrance to the Lynching Memorial in Montgomery, Alabama. It reads: True peace is not merely the absence of tension. It is the presence of Learn More

“The Grace of God’s Love” 12/22/19 Rev. Stacy Swain

Posted onDecember 22, 2019December 22, 2019AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Isaiah 2:1-5 and Matthew 1:18-25 For many years, the Swain Smith household had two pet gerbils. One was named Ginny and the other Wolfy. Unfortunately Ginny and Learn More

“The Greatest Glory to God” 10/27/2019 by Rev. Stacy Swain (Click on title for audio)

Posted onOctober 31, 2019November 24, 2019AuthorRev. Stacy Swain

Oct 27 “The Greatest Glory to God” Acts 16: 11-15 and Luke 18:9-14 This week, I heard an inspiring news piece about a huge consumer packaged goods company. So Learn More