Leaving Jerusalem

the sad disciplines

disillusioned, depressed

giving up hope

leaving the rest

leaving Jerusalem

on the road to Emmaus

going back home

not believing the resurrection

captured by Jesus

on that road home

revealed in the breaking

Christ as our host.

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June 15, 2013

Annual Conference

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New England United Methodist Church

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2013 Theme: Strangely Warmed; Formed by God

“Were not our hearts burning within us while he was talking to us on the road, while he was opening scripture to us?”

--Luke 24:13-35 led by Bishop Sudarshana Devadhar

http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/318

sermons:

-         “Recognizing the Holy”, 6/13/2013 (by Reverend Hand),

o   reflection on Luke 24:13-35, the Walk to Emmaus

-         “Episcopal Address, 6/13/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)

-         “A Word about Work” , 6/14/2013 (by Reverend Hand)

-         “Do you see . . . ?”, 6/14/2013 (by Bishop Devadhar)

Honored Guests - http://www.neumc.org/pages/detail/814

Conference Preacher – Rev. Stephanie Moore Hand –

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June 12, 2013 to June 15, 2015

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