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  Leadership Team: Budget Hearing & Vote

  Posted on January 2, 2019 by Nancy in Latest News, Spire link

  February 3: Budget HearingFebruary 10: Congregational Vote The congregation is invited to a budget hearing on Sunday, February 3, following the worship service, to be followed, a week later, on Sunday February 10, by a congregational meeting to vote for the 2019 budget. We hope you will be able to be there. Planning for the […]

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  Islam: The First Steps

  Posted on January 2, 2019 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Community, Latest News, Spire link

  March 3, 11:30 AM (after Worship) The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry will begin a series about the three religions that share Abraham as an ancestor—Christianity, Judaism and Islam. We begin with an introduction to Islam through video addressing history, beliefs and practices. This first step is designed as an overview It is our hope that […]

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  Seasons of the Spirit: Identity—An Epiphany Exploration

  Posted on December 31, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Spire link

  What was your last epiphany?  Was it energizing and exciting?  Or was it challenging and disconcerting?  The word “epiphany” means “manifestation, realization, or disclosure” revealing the essential nature, reality, or meaning of something that was previously hidden or unexplored by us.  It is about gaining a new perspective on something that has been with us […]

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  A Child, Nurtured by Men

  Posted on December 31, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Spire link

  Looking back on this past year, there are many ways we could characterize it. One would no doubt be the year of #MeToo. There were a remarkable number of revelations about famous men who abused their power and status to mistreat women in terrible ways. It’s made me look around at the men in my life and wonder; […]

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  Waiting in Advent

  Posted on December 17, 2018 by Nancy in Community, Spire link, Worship

  Waiting tends not to be an experience many of us relish. “Patience is a virtue” is maybe the last thing we want to hear with the many demands upon our lives. In the church, however, we have a whole season given over to waiting and patience. It’s called Advent which comes from the Latin word […]

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  Embodied Prayer

  Posted on November 28, 2018 by Nancy in Small Groups, Spire link, Spiritual Practice

  December 11, 6:30 PM Join us for an hour in the Tucker Room where we will celebrate the Holy through movement, breath and song. The night will offer some yoga, centering prayer, and chanting with live music. Please wear comfortable clothes, bring a yoga mat (if you have one), and any blocks or blankets that you […]

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  The Adult Faith Exploration Ministry Welcomes New Members!

  Posted on November 28, 2018 by Nancy in Adult Ed, Small Groups, Spire link

  Thinking about joining a ministry? Maybe the Adult Faith Exploration Ministry is the one for you! Here’s what we do: we seek to provide meaningful opportunities for our congregation and the public to increase understanding and foster dialogue around topics related to faith, religion, spiritual development, culture, community, and self-awareness. The Ministry uses a variety […]

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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 link

  Please 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 link

  Wonder 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 link

  On 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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