Jason Bachand is a writer and poet who holds a degree in Behavioral Nueroscience from the University of Connecticut, and is currently earning a Master of Divinity from Andover-Newton Theological School. Read more...
April 26 : "UCC Truths” Exposes Risks of Improper Theology 
April 19: Is Anyone Listening to This Man...Anybody? 
March 18 : In Defense of Jeremiah Wright 
October 4 : The Death of an Historic Church 
September 7: Killing Us Softly: The Death of Mainline Churches 
Rooms of An Ice Water Mansion: a collection of poetry by Jason Bachand. Pensive and ethereal, rich yet accessible, a testament to the truth of life in the midst of heartbreak. Available through the following vendors:
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Jason Bachand journeys to India
What does it mean to be a Christian in India, a nation of 1.3 billions souls and breathtaking religious diversity? Jason Bachand, his mother Jane Bachand, Professor Daniel Jeyaraj of Andover-Newton and an intrepid group of pastors and students journeyed forth to Tamil Nadu and Kerala, India on January 2-19th to seek answers to this enigmatic question. Living simply and meeting with dozens of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and Muslim scholars and clergy, the group learned much about the nature of faith and the challenges of interreligious dialogue. Hearts and minds were opened to new ideas and perspectives as the team met with such scholars as Prof. Felix Wilfred of the University of Madras, Dr. Mohan Larbeer of Tamil Nadu Theological School and Dr. K.G. Pothen of TMAM.
In addition to academic study, the group observed faith in action as Christians in India lived up to their belief that "doctrine divides, service unites." India is a nation of rampart poverty, where 750 million people live on 50 cents a day. In this context, Christians in India have given selflessly and generously to help the poor: founding schools, hospitals, and orphanages that serve others regardless of caste. The group visited dozens of service agencies, among them the T.E.L.C. Girl's School in Trichy, the Essential Drugs factory in Chennai, and the Aragulam Women's Shelter (funded in part by the UCC) in Madurai.
Jason Bachand Accepts Call to Central Village for 2007/2008
Jason Bachand will be continuing to serve Central Village through 2008. After a successful summer together, the Church Council unanimously voted to approve an Call Agreement on August 21, 2007. Jason is delighted to receive this call and looks forward to a prosperous and anointed year together. The church will continue to hold its monthly potluck Family Nights (last Friday of each month), biweekly Bible Studies (alternate Tuesdays at 7PM beginning 9/11/07), and a host of other events. We welcome all to join us.
"Surreptitious Singularity" to see publication this year - UPDATE
Following up on the warm reception of his first book, Rooms of An Ice Water Mansion, Jason Bachand is working on a new collection of poems to be called Surreptitious Singularity. The book will the intersection of science and faith, as well as post-modern moral relativism and the necessity for environmental protection and conservation. Further details will be posted soon. The updated (and final) cover for the book has been posted at left.
