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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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."
In our 3rd session of Spiritual Practices 101, Rev. Frances introduces Centering Prayer, and we practice together.
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.
Our Choir performing "10,000 Reasons" on July 18. If you like to sing, come join us! The only requirement for joining our choir is that you want to sing for the glory of God!
11/24/2021
For Thanksgiving, the Falkner Swamp Choir singing "For Everything, Give Thanks to God", combined with "Great is Thy Faithfulness"
12/24/2021
A Christmas Message from Reverend Frances, and some music from Bob, Bob, and Erin. Merry Christmas, everyone!
2/3/2022
2/10/2022
"He Sends the Snow" performed by the Falkner Swamp Choir. Also posted on YouTube under "Falkner Swamp".
2/17/2022
A message from Reverend Frances about the work of Christians AFTER Christmas.
2/24/2022
Three Minutes on Thursday presented by Falkner Swamp United Church of Christ in Gilbertsville, Pa. The Reverend Corrine Dautrich gives our message this morning.
3/3/2022
3/10/2022
3/24/2022
3/31/2022
This week our choir sings, and Reverend Frances gives a brief thought about God's grace.
4/7/2022
Our Three Minutes on Thursday video this week features our calendar of events for the Holy Week leading up to Easter.
4/14/2022
Falkner Swamp UCC presents 3 Minutes on Thursday with the Reverend Frances Chester. Hosanna!!
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!
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