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Dear Church family,

               The Litchfield North Association, which includes ministers in the northern half of the county, has monthly luncheons for conversation and support.  Periodically we read articles and discuss topics of interest. 

               Today we had a discussion about the challenge of holding conversations which are respectful and civil in this polarized society of ours.   Consensus was that we are rarely argued into changing our viewpoint and that efforts to get others to change their opinions to ours often just build barriers.   What does seem helpful in breaking down barriers is trying to build friendships across the dividing lines, breaking bread together, developing a spirit of hospitality.    One of my colleagues shared a conversation he had with a non-church member in his community who challenged the church to find ways to bridge the gaps.  This is easier said than done, of course.  But I rather like the words of Abraham Lincoln who advised, “I don’t like that man.  I must get to know him better.”   Food for thought.

               The theme of worship for the 5th Sunday in Lent is “The Power of Personal Testimony.”  We’ll be exploring the story of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman, which is the longest conversation Jesus had in the Bible.  The text is John 4:1-30.

               See you in church.                Rich 

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