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A book reading: What do you do with an idea?

Rev. Frances reads the story of one brilliant idea and the child who helps to bring it to the world. Written by Kobi Yamada. Illustrated by Mae Besom.

A book reading: the tale of three trees

Rev. Frances reads this American folktale about three trees whose wishes come true in a surprising way. Retold by Angela Elwell Hunt, illustrated by Tim Jonke. 

A book reading: before she was harriet

Rev. Frances reads the story of the woman we know today as Harriet Tubman. Did you know she went by many names?  Watch listen, and find out more about an American hero whose life echoes a Biblical hero. 

Interfaith Prayer Service of Mourning and Lament

ritual for anxiety attacks

Even before COVID hit, anxiety was a major mental health challenge for many.  For all who struggle with anxiety in all its forms, may this ritual of blessing bring calm, centeredness, and peace. 

spiritual practices

Spiritual Practices 101: The Examen, from Feb 25

 The first of five sessions on various spiritual practices for the season of Lent. In this 25 minute-video our pastor, Rev. Frances, offers a PowerPoint presentation on what spiritual practices are, then  explores the Examen. To close, a guided meditation leads you into the Examen, an end of day prayer to review your high and low points, asking for God's direction.

Spiritual Practices 101: Lectio Divina

 A PowerPoint presentation introducing the practice of "sacred reading," the second of five sessions in our Lent season called "Listen: for the Still Small Voice of God and for Your Own."

Centering Prayer

 In our 3rd session of Spiritual Practices 101, Rev. Frances introduces Centering Prayer, and we practice together. 

Spiritual Practices 101: Exploring our Inner Mystic

 Mystics are found by God. While we may not all have unique mystical experiences, we can bring ourselves in deeper relationship with God by discovering our inner mystic. 

3 Minutes on Thursday

3/3/2022

 

3 Minutes on Thursday

3/10/2022

 

3 Minutes on Thursday

3/24/2022

 

3 Minutes on Thursday

3/31/2022

This week our choir sings, and Reverend Frances gives a brief thought about God's grace.

 

3 Minutes on Thursday

4/7/2022

Our Three Minutes on Thursday video this week features our calendar of events for the Holy Week leading up to Easter.

3 Minutes on Thursday

4/14/2022

Falkner Swamp UCC presents 3 Minutes on Thursday with the Reverend Frances Chester. Hosanna!!

3 Minutes on Thursday

4/21/2022

Three Minutes on Thursday from Falkner Swamp UCC. The Easter Caro, sung by our choir on Easter morning, and a message from reverend Frances Chester. Christ has Risen Indeed!

3 Minutes on Thursday

4/28/2022

Three Minutes on Thursday April 28 2022, presented by Mrs. Susan Mercer, about names.

3 Minutes on Thursday

5/5/2022

Falkner Swamp UCC presents 3 Minutes on Thursday for May 5, 2022. Today Reverend Frances prays for our 5 new confirmands.

3 Minutes on Thursday

5/12/2022

Three Minutes on Thursday with Reverend Frances Chester of Falkner Swamp UCC.

3 Minutes on Thursday

5/26/2022

Three Minutes on Thursday, brought to you by Falkner Swamp United Church of Christ, and presented by the Reverend Frances Chester. Today Reverend Frances talks about how we should "lean into" the peace of Christ and His love for us and the world.


3 Minutes on Thursday

6/10/2022

Three Minutes on Thursday from Falkner Swamp United Church of Christ in Gilbertsville, Pa. Today Reverend Frances shares with us a blessing she received while at a retreat during the previous week, and then lets us share that blessing with each other in quite a moving, spiritual way.


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