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SPECIAL EVENTS

Partners in Ministry

Dear Friends,
On May 17, I attended the Service of Installation of Rev. Fran Graveson at the Boxborough UCC church. It’s always a joyous celebration when the relationship between pastor and congregation is fully recognized by the greater church. The relationship between a pastor and a congregation is built on covenant rather than contract. A contract outlines obligations and expectations, but a covenant is rooted in mutual care, shared ministry, and faithfulness before God. When a church calls a pastor, both pastor and congregation promise to walk together through seasons of joy, challenge, growth, and change. It is not simply an agreement about sermons, meetings, or responsibilities; it is a sacred commitment to serve Christ together with grace, honesty, and compassion.
As a part of the installation service, both the pastor and congregation are given a charge. They are both reminded that ministry is never the work of one person alone. Pastors are called to preach, teach, pray, and shepherd, but congregations are also called to encourage, support, and participate actively in the life of the church. Together, pastor and people discern God’s direction for their community. This shared covenant invites us to practice patience when we disagree, forgiveness when we fall short, and gratitude for the many ways God works through each member of the body of Christ.
I’m thankful that I was able to attend the installation service as it reminded me of how meaningful these covenant relationships are for the church. It also offered me a chance to reflect on my deep gratitude for the people of CCoL. We remain in covenant together for the love of Christ and in service to the world. It may not always be easy, but it is always meaningful. Our covenantal relationship reminds us that the church is more than an organization; it is a community shaped by God’s love and sustained by the Holy Spirit.
My prayer, as we continue our life together, is that we sustain our commitment to pray for one another, speak truth in love, and remain faithful partners in ministry. In doing so, we bear witness to the kind of relationship Christ calls all of us to share with one another and with the world that needs us.
With you on the Journey,
Rev. Jen