Monthly Archives: September 2026

A Bit of Wisdom for Times of Darkness

Posted on September 29, 2026 by smaxreisert

[Adapted from a sermon preached at Old South Congregational Church, United Church of Christ, Hallowell, Maine, September 27, 2026.] Psalm 23, A psalm of David. [Common English Bible] The Lord is my shepherd. I lack nothing.He lets me rest in … Continue reading →

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In the Farewell

Posted on September 3, 2026 by smaxreisert

Old South finally sold its sanctuary building, after a very long, arduous process. The closing was yesterday. In anticipation of the sale, I spent some time alone in the sanctuary Tuesday afternoon. I had a Spotify playlist of traditional Protestant … Continue reading →

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