Tag Archives: hope

A stage full of hope

Posted on April 14, 2016 by amymccreath

All through the month of February, our church served as a collection spot for donations for Syrian refugees. People were invited to bring in clothing, blankets, toys, and other goods for those who had fled violence and oppression at home … Continue reading →

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What kind of power are you purchasing?

Posted on February 5, 2016 by amymccreath

The Watertown skyline is changing fast, as new condos and mixed-use complexes pop up faster than you can say “Town Diner.” A drive down Arsenal Street features lots of big, half-finished structures where investors and contractors have high hopes for a … Continue reading →

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Woven Together

Posted on January 20, 2016 by amymccreath

Here are some excerpts from the remarks I offered at Watertown’s Unity Breakfast on MLK Day. Thanks to the organizers, speakers, and especially the young people (such as the students above, who are explaining their amazing murals). It was a … Continue reading →

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Shadow Season

Posted on November 24, 2015 by amymccreath

We live in the shadow of war. We pray and work and speak and plan in the shadow of racism. Our children are growing up in the shadow of our personal and collective anxiety. This is a season of shadows. … Continue reading →

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Pothole Season

Posted on April 15, 2015 by amymccreath

Right on schedule, I came down with a head cold on Easter Monday. It’s an occupational hazard. It’s practically what Episcopal clergy sign up for. It should just be added into the ordination vows: Q: Will you be diligent in … Continue reading →

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The Fog of Peace

Posted on November 29, 2014 by amymccreath

I took this picture at the crest of Palfrey Street last week, on one of those really foggy mornings. The weather obscured the normal view from this perch. You can’t see the steeple of Redeemer Fellowship down the hill. You … Continue reading →

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Hope at Hand

Posted on February 15, 2014 by amymccreath

Bad news on the doorstep, every day. The Syrian peace talks are a shambles. Gun violence continues to take innocent lives. My very talented and thoughtful friend is still unemployed, after a year of diligent searching for work. My eleven … Continue reading →

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Fed Up with Pointless Ritual?

Posted on October 19, 2013 by amymccreath

Not long ago, a large, glossy postcard appeared in the church office. I’m not sure how it got there, but I picked it up and found that it was an ad for one of the churches down the road from us. … Continue reading →

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There Goes The Boat

Posted on April 26, 2013 by amymccreath

My friend Lisa snapped the photo above from her car. She happened to be driving near Franklin Street with her kids in the car today when the FBI hauled away “The Boat” — You know, the infamous boat in which … Continue reading →

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View from the Churchyard

Posted on April 20, 2013 by amymccreath

  See the big yellow banner? That’s our church’s front yard. See the orange barriers? That blocks off the scene of the apprehension of suspect #2 in the Boston Marathon bombing. See the crowd of people dressed in black? Those … Continue reading →

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