Sunday, November 02 with Holy Communion
Take Courage: It’s Already In You
Matthew 14: 22-33
When the winds rise and the waves crash, it can feel like courage is something we have to find somewhere out there. But what if it’s already within us? This Sunday, Rev. Daniela Harrigan leads worship and Holy Communion with a message about storms, fear, and divine presence. Together we’ll explore how faith empowers us to walk through turbulent times, trusting that the strength and peace we seek are already planted deep within our souls.
Because, even when the seas rage, God’s steady hand and calming voice are never far away. Come and be reminded that courage doesn’t come from the absence of fear, but from the presence of God — and that presence is already in you.
Meet Guest Preacher Rev. Daniela Harrigan
Rev. Daniela Harrigan (she/her) is a Movement Chaplain, TFAM (The Fellowship of Affirming Ministry) ordained minister, community organizer, and a graduate student at Boston University School of Theology. She serves as Director of Community Engagement for the MA Department of Mental Health (DMH) and sits on the Boston Advisory- Action Council for the Black Sports Ministry Network (BSMN).
Rooted in African diaspora traditions, Daniela centers healing and liberation through ancestral African practices and womanist frameworks. She uplifts faith, activism, and collective care, drawing inspiration from Fannie Lou Hamer’s words: “Nobody’s free until everybody’s free.”
Daniela designs sacred spaces for those historically harmed by systemic violence, spiritual exclusion, and racialized trauma. She cultivates these spaces by offering messages of individual and collective liberation; creating opportunities for transformation through ritual and reflection; and supporting justice movements, including advocacy for Palestine, labor rights, and immigrant justice. She also leads healing and restorative circles across faith communities and intergenerational spaces. In 2024, she joined Worcester Interfaith and now serves on a steering committee for the Massachusetts Communities Action Network (MCAN).
