Category Archives: Small Groups
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When Action is Prayer
Posted on March 21, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small GroupsA 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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Tuesdays With Jesus 2019
Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spiritual Practice, WorshipEvery Tuesday in Lent Laurie Roby and Dave Weir have offered their stories to us in our series on Faith and Life’s Challenges during our Tuesdays with Jesus and Branda Wilhoite is up next on Tuesday, March 26. We hope you can join us for 20 minutes of Centering Prayer followed by a simple soup supper while […]
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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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Ways to Help the Outdoor Church in March
Posted on February 26, 2019 by Nancy in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small Groups, Spire linkMarch has five Sundays in it, which means an opportunity to help the Outdoor Church! There are many ways you can make a difference! On March 31, 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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Green Congregation Task Force Update
Posted on February 21, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Small Groups“How does our heart change, when we begin to care not only for our children and grandchildren but for future generations? ” Rev. Margaret Bullit-Jonas, Missioner of Creation Care for Episcopal Diocese of Western MA and Mass Conference United Church of Christ A while back, I attended a Conservation Committee Meeting as sponsored by the Appalachian […]
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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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Climate Change, Extreme Weather and Vulnerability: An Interfaith Summit on How to Respond*
Posted on February 14, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Community, Latest News, Outreach, Small GroupsDear Friends: In the wake of the latest National Climate Assessment and UN report on the projected serious consequences of unchecked climate change, interfaith leaders from the greater Boston area are working with Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) to host an Interfaith Summit on Vulnerability and Climate Change on the afternoon of Sunday, March […]
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Second Wednesday Bible Study
Posted on February 7, 2019 by Sarah Marino in Adult Ed, Latest News, Small GroupsWed February 13 7-8:30 PM Health Ministry Office Each month Rev. Judy leads a Bible Study on the Second Wednesday. We gather in the Health Ministry office and read scripture together. Rev. Judy provides some context and history. As a group, we raise questions about the meaning and talk about what implications God’s word has for our lives. Each […]
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“Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” Screening
Posted on January 23, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Small Groups, Spire linkSunday, February 10, 4 – 6 PM If you didn’t catch this popular, poignant 2018 documentary about Fred Rogers and his long-running show, Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood, another chance is coming soon! Join the Adult Faith Exploration Ministry on February 10th from 4 to 6 PM in the Tucker Room for a screening of the 94-minute […]
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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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