Weekly news & announcements
June 10, 2021
Collect of the Day
Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your truth with boldness, and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. 
Amen.

Click here to see this week's readings.
Prayer list
Email your prayer request to our office.
The Week Ahead
See what's happening this week and month on our online calendar.
June 13, 2021: The Third Sunday after Pentecost
REGATHERING SUNDAY!
8:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite I (Chapel)

10 a.m. Holy Eucharist Rite II (Main Sanctuary, online, and Zoom call-in)

11 a.m. Coffee Hour (Upper Parish Hall and Zoom)
Your faithful giving support our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.
In-person, Indoor worship begins THIS SUNDAY!

We are overjoyed to regather INSIDE in-person beginning this Sunday. We've updated the guidelines (view here) and are no longer requiring registration. All the doors of the Church will be open. Thank you for your faithful patience.
The Visitor

Hot off the presses! Explore The Visitor: Summer 2021. Thank you to Donna Vello for continuing to bring us an informative and beautiful quarterly newsletter!
Summer Worship Bulletins
Beginning this week, both the online and printed bulletins are designed to be reused through July. View the online service bulletin.

The day's collect and readings here (includes the prayer list) or here on the liturgical calendar.
Summer Office Hours
Summer office hours start this Monday, June 14. The office is open Monday-Thursday 9am - 2pm and closed on Friday.

Please note the office is closed Monday, June 21 in honor of Juneteenth.
Memorial Garden Care
Please consider volunteering a week or two this summer to help care for our lovely Sanctuary Garden. The tasks include light weeding, dead-heading and keeping walkways and benches clean. No watering or lawn care is required. Please contact Winnie or the office to sign up. Your help is much appreciated!  
MANNA Thanks!
Read the thank you from Jennifer McCracken and the MANNA Community. Thank you for keeping this important ministry going.
Beyond the Parish
Countdown to Juneteenth* 2021 Kicks off Tuesday, June 1
Check out the Needham Human Rights Committee Facebook page for daily posts featuring activities, events, and resources leading up to June 19.
*Juneteenth is a national holiday that commemorates the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.
View Regathering Team and COVID-19 Updates here.
Help Support our neighbors and community during the pandemic
Health and Safety Resources
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Please note: The office closed for meetings Mondays 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
QUICK LINKS
If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need.
The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.
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