The Living Church: Congregations respond creatively, compassionately to snow woes

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Few corners of the country have received as much snow overload as Boston and its environs, where  aging transportation systems and inadequate snow-removal budgets brought normal life to a virtual halt over a period of weeks. Members of  First Lutheran (ELCA) of Malden discovered the benefits of sharing resources during difficult times. The Rev. Rachel Manke, First Lutheran's pastor, was meeting with the Rev. John Clarke of St. Paul's Church in Malden when the topic of her church's snow woes and complete lack of parking arose. Clarke suggested that First Lutheran join St. Paul's for Ash Wednesday and the first Sunday in Lent.  Meanwhile, with school canceled and kids bouncing off the walls at home, the Rev. Sara Irwin opened Christ Church in Waltham to families in similar straits for a day of games and fellowship.