Category Archives: Latest News

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  Hangin’ with Jesus

  Posted on August 14, 2019 by Will Burhans in Latest News, Pastor's Blog

  The political left stands against gun violence saying a person’s right to bear arms cannot be valued over the lives of mass shooting victims. In response, the political right says “government laws should protect not infringe upon my inalienable rights.” The political right stands against abortion saying a woman’s right to choose cannot be valued […]

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  Urgent: Housing for RIM Family Needed

  Posted on August 8, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach

  Refugee Immigration Ministry (RIM) Metro North Clusters is asking for your help in finding an apartment in Melrose, Malden, Wakefield, Stoneham, Winchester, Saugus, Everett, Chelsea or other surrounding towns for our current client and her four children.  RIM is hoping to find a two-bedroom apartment, although some realtors are saying that five people will require three […]

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  Ripley Chapel Renovations Report #1

  Posted on July 18, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Ripley

  This is the first of regular reports on what is happening with Ripley Chapel And boy, are things happening! The renovations began in earnest on Monday, July 8. Here are some of the steps that have or are taking place: The stove and sink end of the kitchen and the Forum room have been isolated […]

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  Join Us for Worship & a Reno Garden Baptism (Sunday, July 21, 2019)

  Posted on July 18, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  Join us this Sunday at 10 am in the sanctuary for worship.  Laurie Roby will be preaching on the Mary and Martha passage from the Gospel of Luke and we’ll end the service by retiring into the Reno Garden for a baptism of Sidney Mae Biswurm.

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  Pastor’s Reflection: “Stranger Things”

  Posted on July 17, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Pastor's Blog, Worship

  “Stranger Things” Rev. Will Burhans July 18, 2019 The third season of the hit Netflix show, “Stranger Things”, is out.  It’s about a shadowy violent presence breaking forth from an alternate universe to spread pain and ruin in our own. The Demigorgon accomplishes its nefarious purpose by literally absorbing people into its hideous and monstrous […]

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  Pastor’s Reflection: “Call to Vigil”

  Posted on July 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Pastor's Blog, Spiritual Practice, Youth

  “Call to Vigil” Rev. Will Burhans July 11, 2019 Jesus tangled with politics when he healed a stranger on the Sabbath. Jesus tangled with politics when he shamed a few “good” men who were preparing – rocks in hand – to exact justice on a woman caught in adultery. Jesus tangled with politics when he […]

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  New Yoga Class This Summer

  Posted on July 10, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Spiritual Practice

  Fridays, beginning July 12th, 2019 9:30- 10:45 am in the Palmer Room   Pam Gaither will be teaching her signature yoga class, rich in alignment principles, balanced action, and universal life-enhancing themes designed to inspire and uplift your heart. Focus is on increasing strength, flexibility, and body awareness. The class is based on physical poses (asana), […]

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  Saturday Summer Movie Series

  Posted on July 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Youth

  Join us as we continue our summer movies on the lawn! Our next movie is Shazam!, playing on August 10, 2019 at dusk (around 8:30 pm). Other dates to mark on your calendars are: September 7th-TBD October ???

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  Memorial Service for Janice Wilson

  Posted on July 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Ministries/Task Force News, Outreach, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice

  Saturday July 13 1:00 PM in the Sanctuary. Janice’s family invites you to her Memorial service which will be held in the Sanctuary at 1:00 pm with a reception to follow in the Tucker and Palmer Rooms. Memorial Gifts:  A Memorial Fund is being set up in Janice’s honor. In lieu of flowers, donations may be […]

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  Join Us for Worship This Sunday at 10 am (July 7)

  Posted on July 3, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Worship

  We hope you’ll make worshipping with us a part of your 4th of July weekend if you are in town! Worship is at 10 am in the sanctuary and Rev. Dr. Ken Orth will be preaching on our unity in God’s Spirit. We’ll also share communion together as we begin the month of July. We […]

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