Reflection on the Sermon on the Mount passages from the Twelve Scriptures project Carol Whitney As most of you know I was not raised in a Mennonite home. My moral upbringing included many biblical stories, songs, and principles. It also included some not-quite-biblical principals of Yankee stoicism, handwork, pride, honor, […]
Read MoreCURRENT Happenings
Groton Weekend
The weather was gorgeous for our annual camping trip to Groton Lake. It was a quieter weekend than usual (far fewer kiddos this time!), but there were still many, many rounds of Hand and Foot, great conversations—and, of course, s’mores, kayaking, duck-watching, and general relaxation. In the photo is about half […]
Read MoreWe’re Going Camping!
No church service at Taftsville Chapel this Sunday, August 18, 2013. We’re going camping! Please join us for the Saturday evening potluck fellowship and campfire (5:30 at Richard and RuthAnn’s site, bring your own hotdogs!) We’ll be singing and making s’mores! Or come to our Sunday morning service (10:30 […]
Read MoreNews (and food!) from Nepal
We’re excited to have Laura back from her year in Nepal! Join us for worship on Sunday, August 11, at 9:30 and hear about her time there. Afterward, she will be treating us to a Nepalese meal.
Read MoreSeeing the Book of Revelation
During the Lenten Season, 2013, we had a series of sermons on the intimidating Book of Revelation. Although this idea initially caused trepidation for some, our interim pastor, Ted, reassured us that there was much good to learn from this daunting book. During the weeks of Lent, and even on […]
Read MoreBeidlers in Borneo
The Beidler Family [Beidler Family Farm] recently returned from a marvelous adventure in Indonesia. Besides growing organic wheat and milking cows in Randolph Vermont, Brent Beidler also serves on the Board of Health-in-Harmony, an organization making a difference in people’s lives in West Kalimantan, Indonesia. Regina shares with us about […]
Read MoreCelebrate the Resurrection!
In the little village of Taftsville, Vermont, anyone out and about early on EASTER MORNING may notice a small cluster of pilgrims silently carrying a large wooden cross up the hillside behind the Chapel. They may even hear strains of familiar Easter hymns echoing through the valley. Each Easter […]
Read MoreStatements of Faith and Covenant
On an annual basis, usually in January, we at Taftsville Chapel Mennonite Fellowship have the opportunity to reconfirm our commitment to Jesus Christ and to renew our covenant of membership together. It is a time to confess together what we believe, and what we do about what we believe. It […]
Read MoreMarch Update
Hard to believe, but we are less than three weeks from the end of our term. Even as we see weather reports of more snow in New England, it feels like mid-summer here. Today was 82* and we were working on a roof. :O( We know better than to complain […]
Read MoreCHRPA Photos
With a little help from Toby and a steep learning curve for an aspiring geek, here are some photos of the CHRPA “campus” and a few shots of our jobs so that you can visualize where we are and what we might be doing. First, is our present “home”. The […]
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