July 22 Congregational (UCC) Nope. Nopity nope nope. Not this one. In my research into denominations that I thought worth checking into, this one showed up frequently. It’s the denomination of my favorite recent ex-president, and I like their stance on many social issues. But no. It’s a gorgeous church building, with a pale blue and white sanctuary, a rose window, and a pipe organ. The musicians for the morning included a classical bassist, who played at several points throughout the service, sometimes in concert with the piano or the pipe organ. There was no “old church” smell here as in our first church —but there was a smell. It smelled of privilege , not my favorite fragrance. It’s funny. These good people were for the most part middle-aged, white, and well-to-do. While that’s a description that could easily apply to me, these are not my people. They make me itch. Their activities for the next few weeks include a jazz festival. Congregants are being urged to give ext...