Category Archives: Outreach

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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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  Dwelling Place Volunteers Needed July 20 and August 17

  Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups

  We are looking for 4 -5 volunteers to prepare and serve a meal for about 30 people at the Dwelling Place on two Saturdays, July 20 and August 17. The Dwelling Place is a collaboration of area churches that prepares and serves meals at the United Methodist Church in Woburn for individuals and families in […]

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  Join the RIM Walk for Refugees

  Posted on June 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Outreach, Youth

  Sunday, June 30, 2019, 4 PM (Rain or Shine) Gazebo at Lake Quannapowitt, Lower Common, 1 Church Street, Wakefield, MA Walk (or support your RIM Metro North Cluster walkers) around Lake Quannapowitt (5k) on a lovely summer day. It is always lovely when you are helping your neighbor refugees and asylum seekers. You will be […]

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  Boston Pride Parade Saturday June 8th.

  Posted on May 31, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Health and Wellness, Latest News, Outreach

  The UCC message of Extravagant Welcome for people of all sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions is always well-received at the Boston Pride parade. The UCC ONA presence makes a real difference. While we aren’t organizing a FCCW group this year, any individual can join with other Mass Conference ONA churches to march in […]

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  (RIM) Metro North Cluster Benefit Raffle and Auction May 25

  Posted on May 10, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach

  SUPPORTING THE JOURNEY: May 25th Auction and Silent Raffle to Support Local Asylum Seekers Might you be interested in a week near the ocean?  Perhaps you prefer a weekend getaway ocean-side (Maine) or in the mountains (Vermont).  If you want to stay around town, would you like a yearlong membership to the zoo, an electronic […]

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  Ways to help the Outdoor Church in June

  Posted on May 6, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Outreach, Small Groups, Spire link

  June has five Sundays in it, which means an opportunity to help the Outdoor Church! There are many ways you can make a difference! On June 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 […]

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  RIM International Concert May 2

  Posted on April 22, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Worship

    The RIM International Concert will be held on May 2, 2019, at 7 p.m., at Temple Reyim, 1860 Washington St., Newton, MA.   Participating Choirs: Koleinu-Boston’s Jewish Community Chorus Philadelphie SDA Church, Malden Sikh Chorus, Westborough Compassionate Hearts Children’s Chorus St. Peter’s Church, Ugandan Choir, Waltham Islamic Call to Prayer Speaker: Robert Trestan, ADL, […]

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  Easter Offering for Heifer International

  Posted on April 12, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach

  Update: Thank You for Your Generosity We collected $6,175 for Heifer International during our Easter services. Thank you for your generous contributions towards ending poverty and hunger for our neighbors. We will be accepting donations for the next few weeks if you would like to contribute. Please use a special Easter Offering envelope if you […]

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• Spring Flower Sale for RIM Metro North Cluster (Refugee Immigration Ministry)

  Posted on April 11, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach

  Now that it’s finally spring, get into the spirit by ordering flowering plants from the RIM Metro North Cluster. Profits support our cluster’s clients, who are in the process of seeking asylum.   There are order sheets on the table in the reception area and at the back of the Sanctuary. Flowers are provided by […]

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  When Action is Prayer

  Posted on March 21, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups

  A reflection on behalf of the Green Congregation Taskforce When does action become prayer? Fifty-four years ago today, thousands of marchers crossed over the bridge from Selma and made their way to Montgomery, Alabama.   Only a month earlier they were bludgeoned by local law enforcement as they attempted to cross.   On the second attempt, they […]

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