Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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Join Us for Centering Prayer
Posted on March 22, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual PracticeSunday, March 24 at 9:15 am Using a sacred word, Centering Prayer draws one’s focus and attention to interior stillness and opens us to God’s presence and action within. Join us in the Palmer Room this Sunday from 9:15-9:45 AM. Jonathan Goodell will introduce and guide the prayer session which is open to both […]
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Little Red Wagon
Posted on March 7, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, OutreachMany may be aware of two red wagons located in the back of the church sanctuary and the lobby outside the church offices. These have served as receptacles for church members’ food donations for the Woburn Council of Social Concern The Outreach Team would like to reintroduce the Red Wagon project with a new emphasis […]
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Getting to Know Kathleen
Posted on March 5, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Spire linkOur ministry team does a great job getting to know the congregation, but how well do we know our ministers? The Personnel Team will be interviewing a different member of the staff in each edition of The Spire so we can learn more about what inspires them to serve and how they recharge their batteries. […]
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Seven Deadly Sins on the Path to Wholeness
Posted on March 5, 2019 by Nancy in Health and Wellness, Spire link, Spiritual PracticeDear Friends, In past years as Lent approached, I wrote about “taking up” a Lenten health practice. It might have been fasting after dinner until breakfast, balancing work with exercise or beginning each day with Centering Prayer. These practices replace worn out routines with healthy lifestyle choices. By all means approach Lent 2019 by making […]
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Contemplative Retreat in Nature
Posted on March 5, 2019 by Nancy in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual PracticeFriday, May 17 & Saturday, May 18 “Transform the eyes of your heart, for the Realm of God is here.” —A contemplative translation of Mark 1:15 Orientation, Friday Evening, May 17, 7- 9 PM Full Day Program, Saturday, May 18, 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM Sponsored by the Health & Wellness Ministry […]
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What is at the Heart of Centering Prayer?
Posted on February 15, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual PracticeUsing a sacred word, Centering Prayer is a path to feeling God’s love deep in heart and soul, opening us to God’s presence and action within. Join Health Ministry Next Sunday, 2/24 at 9:15 AM in the Palmer Room when Pam Budner will introduce and lead the prayer. We welcome both those new and experienced […]
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Centering Prayer
Posted on January 23, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice“Winter is the seat of what will come, the freeze that reminds us of the thaw, the hope pensively waiting, the moment pausing, the rhythm at its nadir but poised to begin its upward swing.” -Schmidt & Felch No matter how cold it is outside, we have a way to warm the heart. Join us […]
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Chancel Flowers
Posted on January 2, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest NewsWould you care to donate flowers in memory or in honor of a loved one? Each Sunday the Chancel area is beautifully decorated with a floral offering, reminding us of the glory of God’s creation and of God’s abundant provision for us all. After the service, the Flower Committee uses the flowers to create small […]
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Centering Prayer Sunday, Dec. 16 9:15 AM
Posted on December 12, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual PracticeStop amidst the quickening pace of the season. Centering Prayer preparing us to receive the gift of God’s presence. The Guided Session is open to those curious about Centering Prayer as well as those developing a daily practice. Held in the Palmer Room. Babysitting is available.
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Advent Visitation Sunday on December 9
Posted on November 27, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire linkOn December 9, we are planning in-home visits with several of our elders and congregation members who aren’t able to make Sunday worship routinely. Many of you have expressed interest in participating in these visits as part of your own faith journey. Our seniors look forward to these visits as a way to stay connected […]
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