Our Confirmation Group's collection for CityReach continues -for only 2 more weeks! Toiletries, and durable, functional, clothing is needed (think of camping clothes: homeless survive the elements night after night.) The full list of items is found here. Please drop these items in the designated bins in Upper Parish Hall. If you are unable to drop at the church please contact Alyssa Kence to make alternate arrangements.  You can also help by directly ordering much-needed NEW items (i.e., socks, underwear, bras, personal hygiene items) via Amazon and have these items shipped directly to the Church. Click here: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/dl/invite/2PtsH7P?ref_=wl_share To simply make a monetary donation to be spent on these items, you can Venmo Abby Carr directly at @abby-carr-3. Many thanks for your generosity.

This year we are celebrating a century of gifts and rejoicing in 2,000 years of Good News. For 100 years, Episcopalians have generously shared their love, compassion, and financial gifts to support the ministry of the Anglican Communion Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East. These gifts have made an astounding difference in the lives of many people in the homeland of Jesus and beyond. Check out our history of the Good Friday Offering to learn more about this life-changing ministry week by week. Give online here.

Once again, worshippers have an opportunity to select a favorite hymn to be sung during summer worship. For a suggested gift of $100-150, your hymn of choice will be sung on a Sunday that you choose beginning June 12^th. We will strive to honor all specific date requests. Due to online streaming restrictions, your hymn of choice may come from either Hymnal 1982 or Wonder, Love, and Praise. Both can be found in the pews. Summer worship extends through September 4^th. Won’t you help us ensure that every summer Sunday has music to offer? Your gift may be in memory of a loved one, in honor of someone living, in commemoration of an occasion, or another designation. Sign up online here. Please send your Summer Music Gift to Ali Heard in the church office, 1132 Highland Ave., Needham 02494 by May 15^th. Please indicate “Summer Music 2022” on the memo line.

How about making a joyful noise on Pentecost singing an anthem with our choir! Dust off those vocal cords and join us on two Thursday evenings for a brief 45-minute rehearsal beginning at 7 p.m. in the chancel. Two rehearsals will get you ready to sing: Thursday, May 19 and Thursday, June 2. You will have a chance to vocalize with the choir and learn your notes. Email Director of Music, Charles Raines, to receive the music and a recorded rehearsal track.

“Easter is the celebration of the victory of God,” Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael B. Curry said in his Easter 2022 message. “The earth, like an egg, has been cracked open, and Jesus has been raised alive and new, and love is victorious.” Watch the video here.