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Press & Publications

News coverage, profiles, interviews, and reporting about Rev. Robin Bartlett and her ministry. For essays and columns written by Robin, visit The Bigger Love.

Rev. Robin Bartlett at a demonstration holding a Love Thy Neighbor sign
Faith in public: love thy neighbor, out loud.
SENTINEL & ENTERPRISE · FEBRUARY 1, 2026

The People of Minneapolis Are My Heroes

Published commentary and reporting.

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UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST · JANUARY 27, 2026

Meet Six UCC Clergy Who Traveled to Minneapolis to Put Faith in Action

A report on clergy public witness.

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WORCESTER MAGAZINE · AUGUST 11, 2025

Worcesteria: Right-wing pundit directs internet rage at Sterling pastor

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THE ITEM · JUNE 26, 2022

Sterling’s First Church Congregation Helps Others Through Reverse Offering

Coverage of the congregation’s reverse offering initiative.

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STERLING MEETINGHOUSE NEWS · 2021

Operation: Food is Love Celebrates One Year and Over 22,000 Meals Provided to Sterling

By Danielle Ray. Coverage of First Church's pandemic food ministry.

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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND UCC · 2021

Remote Learning at Church

Coverage of community support and church ministry.

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SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND UCC · 2018

Did an ONA Status Help Grow This Church?

A feature on welcome and congregational life.

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WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE · MARCH 4, 2017 · NEWS COVERAGE

Congregants Make Most of Reverse Offering

A news article about a reverse offering and the congregation’s community generosity.

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THE ITEM · JANUARY 29, 2017

The Doors Are Wide Open

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STERLING MEETINGHOUSE NEWS · JULY 2016 · ARCHIVED ISSUE

Coping with Despair in a Troubled World

A July 2016 Sterling Meetinghouse News article featuring Rev. Robin Bartlett, available in the original archived issue.

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RELIGION NEWS SERVICE · 2016

Tiny churches, big hopes: Why some thrive despite the odds

Reporting on church life and leadership, also syndicated elsewhere.

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UU WORLD · 2016

Blurring Denominational Lines

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WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE · JULY 18, 2014

New Sterling pastor seeks to…

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WORCESTER TELEGRAM & GAZETTE · JUNE 27, 2014

New pastor joins Sterling’s…

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STERLING MEETINGHOUSE NEWS · NEWS COVERAGE

Pub Theology Finds Enthusiastic Audience in Sterling

Local news coverage of Pub Theology and its reception in Sterling.

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STERLING MEETINGHOUSE NEWS · NEWS COVERAGE

Operation Food Is Love Serves Community Through Rain, Sleet, Snow, and a Pandemic

Local reporting on Operation Food Is Love and its commitment to serving the community through challenging circumstances.

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