Salem United Church of Christ

As the world fights to figure things out, I'll practice letting people cut in front of me in traffic, saying good morning to everyone, keeping babies entertained in grocery lines, stopping to talk to someone who looks lonely, tipping generously, calling people by their name on their name tag, waving at police officers, sharing food, giving children a thumbs up, being patient with sales clerks, and smiling at passerby's as often as I have the opportunity! Why? Because I refuse... to stand by idly and exist in a world where unconditional love is invisible. I invite you to join me in showing love, judging less, and finding your own way to swing the pendulum in the direction of love. Be kind to a stranger today, it just may turn into a friend you have never met. Pay it forward for any kindness shown to you in the past. BE the change! BE the light! Start today! Let there be peace on earth and let it begin with me! I copied this from a friend, who also copied it from someone else, who also copied it. If we keep it going maybe we can change things for someone who needs it! See more

Looking for an in-person Christmas Eve service? Join us tonight at 11pm. Masks (we have extras), social distancing, no congregational singing (choir will sing from another space) . What better way to start Christmas than celebrating the reason for the season?

Sharing since Rochester has been cloud covered and we haven't been able to see it ourselves...