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Meet Rev. Ian Lynch
Rev. Ian Lynch began serving as pastor in July 2021. He began ministry nearly four decades ago in Salem, Massachusetts at a church that birthed a mission outreach to hungry and homeless people. He served briefly with the Massachusetts Conference UCC and the Massachusetts Council of Churches before pastoring churches in central Massachusetts and northeast Ohio.
He was drawn to Waterville UCC not only because of the vision to serve those on the margins, but because of the bold move to choose mission over maintenance of property. The future of church is likely to look more like the first church, a responsive gathering beyond walls, rather than the sluggish institution tied to a building it had become.
Ian lives in Waterville with his wife, Gina, daughter, Angel, and mother-in-law Pat. Returning to New England brings them back in proximity to most of their children and grandchildren as well as to Gillette Stadium where he hopes to finally see his beloved New England Revolution win the Major League Soccer Cup. Aside from being a long-suffering soccer fan, Ian is a hardcore birdwatcher. He is the only person to have been on the winning teams at both the World Series and Super Bowl of Birding.
The Call
American Three-toed Woodpecker, photo by Ian Lynch Jesus then said, “Don’t hold on to me, for I have not yet ascended to Abba God. Rather, go to the sisters and brothers and tell them, ‘I’m ascending to my Abba and to your Abba, my God and your God!’” ~ John 20:17...
Last Wednesday
Last Wednesday, March 18th, at around 6:30 pm, I returned a phone call from a frantic young mother facing immediate eviction. It was bad; really, really bad, and I was bone tired. Wednesday was a particularly long day. I responded to calls for rental assistance,...
Choices
Great Horned Owl, photo by Richard Lee on Unsplash So those who were sent departed and found it as he had told them. As they were untying the colt, its owners asked them, “Why are you untying the colt?” They said, “The Lord needs it.” ~Luke 19:32-34 Great Horned Owls...
Pressing On
Palm Warbler, photo by Ian Lynch Beloved, I do not consider that I have made it my own; but this one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the heavenly call of God in Christ Jesus....
Coming Home
Peregrine Falcon, photo by Ian Lynch The father replied, “My son, you are always with me, and all I have is yours. Isn’t it right to join in the celebration and be happy? This is your brother we’re talking about. He was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is...
Distraction and Sacrifice
Ovenbird, photo by Ian Lynch Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often have I desired to gather your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing! ~ Luke 13:34...
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Attend virtual worship and Thursday evening fellowship on ZOOM every week. Creative progressive Christian (UCC) worship services. Mission-focused, very welcoming to all.
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