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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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The Story of the Wolf of Gubbio and St. Francis of Assisi
Posted on December 11, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsIn 1980, Pope John Paul II declared Francis of Assisi the patron saint of ecology. In contrast to humankind as having dominion over creation, “Francis taught that God created human beings as stewards for the rest of God’s creatures, and for the earth and the elements that sustain us all.” To clarify further, Francis did not see […]
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on December 10, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsThis Wednesday, December 12, we will gather in the Health Ministry office. This month we will be reading the traditional texts of a Lessons and Carols service. As always, we focus more on faith and understanding than on knowledge of the scriptures. Our hope is to think and talk about what God is telling us through the text. We […]
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Join Us This Sunday for Worship (Dec 9)
Posted on December 7, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, WorshipThis Sunday is the Second Sunday in Advent when John the Baptist instructs us to make the path to Jesus flat and straight – to remove obstacles between ourselves and Christ. We will explore how the flat and straight can be as enchanting as the bedecked and tinseled. We will begin with our second advent candle, […]
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Cookie Walk Sunday Dec 9 at 11:30 AM
Posted on December 3, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, YouthJoin the youth for their annual Cookie Walk happening on December 9th after the service in Ripley Chapel. For those who are new to the Cookie Walk here’s what it is all about! We ask people to bake their favorite (nut free) Christmas cookies and drop them off before the service starts on 12/9. After […]
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Give Back This Year with a Reverse Advent Calendar
Posted on November 28, 2018 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, OutreachGrab a box and add an item each day for the food bank. Click here for a printable list. When your box is complete, bring it to the church and the Outreach Ministry will deliver them to Woburn Council of Social Concern.
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Ways to Help the Outdoor Church at Christmas
Posted on November 28, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Spire linkPlease lend a hand this holiday season with the Outdoor Church! There are many ways you can make a difference! On December 30, we will receive donated ingredients, make sandwiches and send them with 2 or 3 church members to Cambridge who will accompany the Outdoor Church clergy in serving the Outdoor Church Congregation of […]
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Leadership Team Update – December 2018
Posted on November 27, 2018 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire linkWonder what the Leadership Team (LT) is up to? Here’s a quick summary! After you read it, please feel free to share your ideas, concerns, or questions with any of the LT members listed below. And of course, all are welcome to attend LT meetings – the dates are listed in the church calendar. As a […]
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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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