The choir gets to celebrate a few special collaborations this month. We will sing (for only its second time) the beautiful anthem “Grace Alone” which features guest cello and our own Jane Ezbicki on violin, each of whom will join Susan for some of the other pieces at the service. We will also collaborate with […]
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Global Climate Strike
Willie and I were among the 10,000 people (maybe more) who took part in the Global Climate Strike protest on Friday, September 20 in Boston. An estimated 4 million participated world wide. All this was inspired by a schoolgirl, Greta Thunberg, who, at age fifteen, was so frustrated that grown-ups weren’t doing enough to combat […]
October Bible Study
Wednesdays, October 9 and 23 The Acts of the Apostles is a continuation of the Gospel According to Luke. It tells the story of the development of the early church. The book is filled with courageous people, life-changing moments, and wild adventures. It’s a lively, fascinating book that triggers questions about our lives and our […]
Endless Song
“My life flows on in endless song; above earth’s lamentation I hear the sweet, though far-off hymn that hails a new creation… Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing; It finds an echo in my soul. How can I keep from singing?” from “How Can I Keep from Singing,”Anon, in […]
Sunday, October 13, 2019 Worship
Rev. Debbie Clark preaching; “What? My House?” on Luke 19
Sunday, October 6, 2019 Worship
Holy Communion; Intergenerational Worship Rev. Dr. Karen Nell Smith preaching John 6:25-36 Join us on the first Sunday of October for our annual World Communion Sunday service, honoring our connection with Christians all over the world. We will share breads from around the world as we celebrate communion. This intergenerational service will engage people of […]
The Steeple, September 2019
The Steeple is our monthly newsletter, available in print from the church office or in various locations around our main building. This page displays the articles and featured events that were included in this issue. You can also see this issue formatted as it was for print here, or download. Articles Featured Featured Events
Sunday, September 29, 2019 Worship
Rev. Debbie Clark preaching; “Popsicles and Harmonicas” on John 2:1-11
Sunday, September 15, 2019 Worship
Rev. Liz Garrigan-Byerly, Associate Director of Metrowest Worker Center, will preach on the theme, “Unmeasured,” based on the Parable of the Yeast. Then, at 5:30 pm, Ruth Carney and Isaac Everett will lead us in a creative, participatory worship service on the theme, “Where is God?”
Fall Worship and Faith Formation Theme
Jesus loved to eat! He loved to play with his food—turning water into wine, multiplying loaves and fishes, breaking bread and cooking breakfast. He loved to eat with friends; even more, he loved to eat with strangers. He used meals and stories about meals to teach us what the Realm of God is all about. […]