Fairhaven UMC

United Methodist Church

Author: Brian

  • Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the often-overlooked role of Joseph in the nativity story. He highlighted how the Gospels intentionally subvert traditional patriarchal norms, demonstrating that God’s plan often prioritizes grace and compassion over societal expectations of male authority. Joseph’s initial inclination was to quietly end his engagement with Mary, adhering…

  • Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Peg Bowman focused on the theme of joy during the third week of Advent, symbolized by the lighting of the pink candle. She explored the idea of joy not as a fleeting emotion, but as a deep-rooted sense of unconditional love, referencing Henry Nouwen’s definition and sharing a powerful…

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  • Summary In this week’s service, Rev. Dylan Parson explored the challenging message of John the Baptist during Advent, questioning whether his own preaching focuses too much on hope and joy instead of a more demanding call to repentance. Dylan highlighted John’s stark contrast to contemporary church practices, noting how John drew large crowds with his…

  • Photo Credit: All images in this post are courtesy of Bill Sherman, whose photography skillfully captured the essence of our gala.