November 11, 5:00pm This year our annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner, co-sponsored with Plymouth Church, will be held on Sunday, November 11 at 5:00pm in the Plymouth Church Fellowship Hall. If you would like to volunteer to help in advance or at the event, please speak with Debbie.
Rooted, Wrestling and Rising
Isaiah 42:5-10a, Ephesians 3:14-21 I’ve heard the riddle many times before–in clergy gatherings where pastors are feeling cynical, from supposed church growth experts, from folks who have concluded they have outgrown the church. The play on words only makes sense if you’re familiar with the Good Friday tradition of preaching on “the seven last words […]
Sing with Joy
Psalm 63:1-8; Matthew 13:44 “So what’s your concept?” Patrick had seen my puzzled look and came over to help. “I had an interesting conversation this week about joy,” I said, “and so I want to paint joy. But this is the wrong green.” I was at the final paint party led by Open Spirit’s Artist-in-Residence, […]
Microclimates and Macro Change
Psalm 84:1-7; Luke 17:20-21 “A toxic climate.” We hear that phrase a lot these days–on the news, on Facebook posts bemoaning the state of our nation. Sometimes the reference is to the political climate–the culture of lying whenever the truth is inconvenient, hyper-partisanship that boxes in even the most broad-minded of our politicians. Sometimes the […]
Blessing of the Animals
This year our annual outdoor service and Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, September 9 at 10:00 a.m. in front of Edwards Hall, in and around our Edible Forest Garden. The service will center on our ministry of “Caring for the Web of Creation.” We will honor Open Spirit Intern Sofia Wolman for […]
A Very Musical Fall
Dear friends, Last Tuesday, through our office window, I saw a van show up in the upper parking lot and some people going into the sanctuary carrying things. By the time I finished what I was doing and walked up the hill, it was gone. I went into the sanctuary and peeked behind the chancel […]
Weekend of Spirit: “Inspiring Courage”
Friday and Saturday, October 19 and 20 Join Open Spirit for our sixth annual Weekend of Spirit. Through shared meals, music, conversation, art projects and experiential workshops, we will delve into our theme: “Inspiring Courage.” We will hear from people who inspire us about what inspires them. We will reflect on the different meaning courage […]
Facing Fear and Claiming Courage: A Conversation About Gender Identity and Community
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00pm in Edwards Hall On November 6, Massachusetts voters have an opportunity to affirm the civil rights of our Transgender neighbors. The ballot initiative stirs deep-rooted hopes and fears. Join us for an honest conversation as we face our fear and claim our courage. We will hear personal stories of courage […]
A New Day for Veterans Yoga
Wednesdays at 6 pm in Edwards Hall Since 2011, we have been offering a free weekly yoga class for area veterans and their families, as an expression of our gratitude. This year, we are shifting to a new time! If you are a veteran or a family member, please join us each Wednesday at 6:00 […]
Super Saturday
Saturday, October 20 at Keefe Tech The Massachusetts Conference, in partnership with Connecticut and Rhode Island Conferences, is offering a day of workshops, forums, networking and worship on Saturday, October 20, at Keefe Tech High School in Framingham. The featured speaker will be Dr. David M. Csinos, who writes and speaks widely about faith formation, […]