Naming God has always been part of Christian theology. The way we view God shapes the way we see ourselves and everything around us. Many of us were taught to call God “Father,” and this name has carried comfort as well as complexity. To some, this image has led to oppression and domination. Hence, feminist theologians lifted up the image of God as “Mother,” reminding us of God’s tenderness, care, and sustaining love. To me, each of these naming offers an glimpse of the divine.
Yet both of these images, beautiful as they are, keep God within human boundaries. They begin with human experience and work outward. But what happens when we begin somewhere else—not with humanity, but with the whole of creation?
When we call God Creator, I believe, our vision widens. We are invited to see God in every leaf unfolding, every river singing, every creature moving across the face of the earth. God the Creator is not confined to our human categories but is the One who breathes life into all things. In God’s creative love, everthing exists, and because of this, all things are bound together. In this regard, the creation is not simply “around us”—it is our family, our community, our home.
In this light, we learn to see ourselves differently. We are not separate from creation; we belong to it. We are earthlings among earthlings, creatures among creatures, children of the same Creator. Every breath we take is a reminder that we share life with trees and oceans and the smallest winged ones. Humanity is one, yes—but not alone. We are part of God’s great household of God–the entire creation.
This understanding leads us to Christ in a new way. In Jesus, God becomes a creature—flesh and bone, soil and breath. Christ steps fully into creation, becoming our kin, sharing our vulnerability, joining the great web of life that God called “very good.” Through Christ, we enter a sacred fellowship not only with God but with all that God has made. The incarnation becomes a promise that creation itself is beloved, and that God dwells not far away, but among us, within us, and around us.
May this vision draw us closer to God, closer to Christ the “first born of all creation,” and closer to the beautiful, fragile, sacred creation of which we are only a part.
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Read the Rector’s Stewardship letter below and scan the QR code to pledge!
Bearing Fruit: Restoration and Renewal
Dear Friends,
When the Stewardship Committee asked me to write this year’s letter, my thoughts turned immediately to our sunflower garden. At first, it looked uncertain — a few fragile stems struggling to take root. But with patient care and steady attention, the garden came to life and burst into radiant bloom.
That is what growth and renewal look like– nurturing what already exists and helping it flourish once more. Scripture reminds us, “Those who wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.” As a parish, we too are called to renew our strength — our energy, our purpose, and our shared commitment to spreading Christ’s love in the world.
Over the past five years, we have faced many challenges. Yet through your faithfulness, we have turned those challenges into opportunities for transformation. We hosted our second International Dinner, installed a beautiful new sign, welcomed new families, and launched new ministries. Our church has become a home not only for our own congregation but for others as well—Spirit Life Chapel, the Missionary Church, and our sister church, St. Peter’s. We open our doors to recovery groups such as AA, Al-Anon, and Narcotics Anonymous, and we serve our neighbors through the Bristol Lodge Soup Kitchen, Food Pantry, Diaper Depot, and Grandma’s Pantry.
This is what it means to be a church that matters — a church alive and at work in its community. Through your Sacred Generosity, we have supported missions near and far, bringing light and hope where it is most needed. Truly, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”
And yet, renewal never ends. Like a growing plant, our parish must keep reaching upward and outward. This year’s Stewardship theme — Bearing Fruit: Restoration and Renewal — invites us to do exactly that.
The journey has not been easy, but already we can see the fruits of our labor. To keep that growth alive, we must all take part. Are you in?
I need you in. Nearly one-third of our income comes from those who rent space in our church, another third from our endowment, and only one-third from parish pledges. For our future to be sustainable, we need renewed commitment to stewardship. Christ Church is our shared home — and like any home, it depends on our care, commitment, and love to thrive.
I invite each of us to step forward and become one of the pillars on which this parish will stand. Your generosity ensures that those who are hurting or alone continue to find hope here. Your gifts — of time, talent, and treasure — are the seeds God uses to bless others. Together, we can build a stronger foundation for our children, our neighbors, and all who seek God’s presence among us.
Our story is one of faith renewed, year after year. Now it is our turn to nurture what has been entrusted to us — and to bear new fruit for the future.
Your pledge — in time, talent, and treasure — sustains our shared mission: to love God, serve our neighbors, and shape a vibrant future for generations to come. When we give together, we grow together. Christ Church exists because you have chosen to be Christ’s hands and heart in Waltham.
So get involved — God is counting on you, and so am I.
With gratitude and joy,
Rev. Kapya Kaoma
Rector, Christ Church
Please fully fill out your pledge Card and return it by December 7, 2025. We encourage even young ones to pledge even if it means time or talent only.
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From the E-Crier of November 20, 2025. Subscribe to the weekly newsletter.