Category Archives: Health and Wellness
Health Ministry and wellness events/news
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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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Service of Light 2018
Posted on November 27, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spire link, Spiritual Practice, WorshipWhen Christmas Hurts, join us at The Service of Light A Service of Prayer, Candle Lighting & Music Thursday, December 20, 7:00 PM, Sanctuary For many people, the approaching Christmas holiday does not bring with it the joy and happiness that is advertised on television or in greeting cards. They may be facing a holiday after the death […]
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You are Invited to the Annual Women’s Advent Gathering “TALK TO STRANGERS”
Posted on October 30, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire linkMonday Dec 3, 2018 7 PM Reception-(Tucker Room) 7:45 Program Considering Hospitality and the Radical Notion of Welcoming The Stranger Join us to begin an Advent practice that will keep you grounded as the pace of the season accelerates. This annual tradition is open to all women of the church. Please extend the invitation […]
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Centering Prayer- Preparing for Worship
Posted on October 16, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Spiritual Practice, WorshipUsing 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 for Centering Prayer on October 28 at 9 am in the Tucker Room. The guided program and introduction is open to those who are curious about centering prayer and those familiar with the practice.
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A Guided Sensory Walk in Nature
Posted on October 5, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, YouthPlease join us for an ALL AGES Health Ministry Event: A Guided Sensory Walk in Nature Sunday, October 21st, 2:00pm – 3:15pm Wright-Locke Farm (Weather permitting- Rain Date November 4th) Take an hour as a family to slow down and experience the calming, restorative effects of a sensory walk in nature. Adults and family groups […]
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Centering Prayer- Preparing for Worship
Posted on September 20, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice, WorshipUsing 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 for Centering Prayer on September 23 at 9 am in the Tucker Room. The guided program and introduction is open to those who are curious about centering prayer and those familiar with the practice
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Empowering Families and Loved Ones Facing Mental Illness
Posted on September 1, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Health and Wellness, Spire linkWhen a loved one develops a mental illness, family members and friends struggle to understand a disease that they know little about while dealing with their own cascade of emotions. Ill equipped to respond, families are further inhibited by society’s stigma towards mental illness and barriers presented by patient privacy laws. Recognizing these challenges, the […]
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Embodied Prayer
Posted on July 9, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, WorshipOur Tuesday evening Embodied Prayer with Yoga and Centering Prayer which was planned for Tuesday, July 31st will be postponed until Tuesday, August 14th. We hope you can join us then! August 14 & 21, 6:30-7:30 PM Tucker Room Join us for some beautiful summer evenings of yoga and prayer. Bring comfortable clothes, mats, meditation […]
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