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SACRED RECKONINGS SPIRITUAL EDUCATION ON SUNDAY
Join the Sacred Reckonings Team this Sunday, January 11, following worship (in person in Bates Hall and on Zoom) as we report back about a December 20 meeting with the Boston People’s Reparations Commission related to the Ten Demandments to historically white churches in Boston.
FANEUIL HALL NAME-CHANGE COMMUNITY-LED MEETING
The New Democracy Coalition is a holding community meeting on Saturday, January 24, at 2:00 pm, at the Grove Hall Public Library. The Boston City Council has voted to change the name of Faneuil Hall. This meeting will give community members one minute each to offer name suggestions. Please join in this public process. More information here.
ANNUAL REPORTS ARE DUE JANUARY 16!
Please submit your 2025 annual reports for committees and staff members to our Parish Administrator, Nancy Stockford, at nancy.stockford@cotcbos.org. Please create each report in a Word document using Garamond 11-point font with the title (committee or staff member name) centered at the top. Each report’s author(s) should be provided at the bottom. Deadline: no later than noon on Friday, January 16. Thank you!
WORSHIP IN THE STREETS: BOSTON’S WINTER WALK
On Sunday, February 8, we will once again take our worship to the streets by joining the 10th annual Boston Winter Walk, walking two miles in shoulder-to-shoulder solidarity with those experiencing homelessness in our city, and re-committing ourselves to the prayerful work of housing justice. There will be three options: to join the walk in person; to join the walk virtually on your own; or to join in a virtual “prayer walk” at home. Registration information to come next week.
BATES HALL WORSHIP IN 2026
Due to our sanctuary getting roof repairs starting in January, we will hold in-person worship downstairs in Bates Hall until February 15, at the earliest. Questions? Contact our Building Committee.
ALL-CHURCH READ
Wednesday, February 25, 6:30-7:30 pm, via Zoom (after Evening Prayers). During the recent Solar Justice Sunday on November 23, Rev. Rob mentioned Bill McKibben’s book Here Comes the Sun. Bill talks about the Solar Revolution and the spirituality of knowing that God will take care of us–the sun warming us every day. Buy the book or take it out of the library.
PARKING NEAR CHURCH OF THE COVENANT
Parking is available at the Back Bay Garage (Clarendon Street, between Boylston and St. James) on Sundays between 6:00 am and 9:00 pm for the first three (3) hours for only $5. To get this rate, please ask an usher before or after the worship service for a parking discount voucher. A weekend discount is also available for longer periods: $10 for up to eleven (11) hours. A scannable parking voucher is available from an usher and at this link: https://tinyurl.com/cotcsundayparking2.
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UPCOMING WORSHIP
Please join us each Sunday at 10:30 am and during the special services listed below as we come together in community to pray, sing, share celebrations and concerns, and hear God’s still-speaking Word proclaimed in these hybrid services (in-person and Zoom options). Zoom link for each service.
- January 11: Rev. Joshua Lawrence Lazard preaching, Sacred Reckonings Spiritual Education After Worship
- January 18: Rob Mark preaching, Holy Communion, Life Alive Brunch After Worship
- January 25: Rev. Rob Mark preaching, Denominational Meetings After Worship
- February 1: Sunday Worship, Holy Communion, Annual Meeting After Worship
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OTHER COTC ACTIVITIES
BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS
Bible Study meets weekly on Wednesday mornings at 9:45 on Zoom. The Wednesday morning Bible Study is exploring the Gospel of Matthew. If you would like more information or want to be on the list to get regular reminders and Zoom details, contact Jack Ammerman at jwacooks@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYERS
Join us for our weekly Wednesday evening prayers with intentional liturgy, contemplative song, psalms, and sharing of prayers with our siblings from Newton Presbyterian on Zoom (link on http://www.cotcbos.org).
THE JANUARY ISSUE OF COVENANT NEWS can be read online here. January issue coming soon!
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UPCOMING CONCERT
QUEER JOY. CORO ALLEGRO CABARET ON JANUARY 31
Ever wonder what happens when Coro Allegro’s singers step out from the risers and into the spotlight? Coro Cabaret, their cozy midwinter fundraiser, is all about connection, laughter, and Queer joy. On Saturday, January 31, at 3:00 pm, at Christ Church, Cambridge in Harvard Square (0 Garden Street). Click here for more information.
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