Christian Education                                       February 2020

 

HCC family and friends,

 

As Pete and I have been sharing in worship, Epiphany is a season when we remember the manifestation of God's spirit in the world. This season culminates with Transfiguration Sunday at the end of February. It is an important season in the Church and world as many people fall into sad emotional times. It is our job, as Christians, to point towards hope and lean into God's love if we are able. In February, we hope to see you at HCC for that hope. Together we will look for God's path.

 

At this very moment (early Friday morning, January 31st), I am on my way to North Carolina as my closest friend from high school is passing away after a 10 year battle with cancer. The doctors have given her days to live and I need to be with her. I want you all to know that I do not take lightly how supportive you all have been with my recent personal situations when I have needed to be away on Sunday mornings. I am extremely grateful. During this weekend, I appreciate your prayers as I am away.

 

We are officially in retreat season and have had excellent retreats for both the men and confirmands of the church. We will carry on and so look forward to the women's retreat which is just around the corner. It is filling up quickly so do let me know if you have an interest in attending. Here are the details:

It is March 13-14 and cost is dependent on single, shared or day only attendance: $220, $160, $60. Yoga will be on Saturday this year and Rev. Holly will return to lead our group at Craigville Retreat Center:

Circles of Relationship, Spirals of Life: Throughout the course of life, we enter into circles of relationships and community that challenge, inspire, and comfort us. We break free from one circle and find another welcomes us. We enter a new turn in life's journey and find our circle expanding or contracting. Come, enter the circle of retreat and join in considering how the Circles of Relationship in which we move draws us into the larger Spirals of Life in God's sacred dance.

 

The Martin Luther King Jr. day of service in Hingham was a huge success this year. Many thanks to those of you who attended that or sent financial support. Many people received food for themselves and their families as a result of that day.

 

For those with middle and high school youth, Pete and me want families to know that the last Sunday in each month through June will feature a young person as our Sunday morning liturgist or reader of scripture. If there is someone in your family who might be interested, do let us know.

 

We want to be sure anyone interested is up to date with regard to church school comings and goings. This winter and spring, the board of Christian Education and the church school team is working to eventually roll out a stations model for church school children and youth. HCC has utilized this style of church school in the past; in essence, the kids go to a different activity each Sunday. For example, the younger group might cook on 1st Sundays, have time for music on 2nd Sundays, do crafts on 3rd Sundays and have their lesson through drama on 4th Sundays. If you have interest in being involved in this just let me know!

 

We are always looking for people to help with shepherding (this just means assisting teachers): https://signup.com/go/fHAHuST If you feel unprepared or not ready to shepherd and would like to chat more about what it entails, please send me an email!

 

Interest in Matthew Desmond's book Evicted has grown. We will aim to start our book study in the beginning of March. We have about 6 people of many different ages interested in this study. If you would like to join this important discussion, do let me know. To catch a brief snippet of this program's content, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NY4Q8XQ0n6E

 

Finally, please email me at [email protected] with the subject line "sign me up for Lenten reflections" if you would like to receive short Lenten wisdom in the coming months. These can come via cell or email and will be less than 3 sentences.

 

I hope you will give me ring, visit me during office hours or send me an email should you have any questions or comments about any of this programming.

 

Sending peace,

 

Rev. Sara

*** Children, youth and families stay tuned if around during February break as we work to schedule a volunteer opportunity in Boston for those who are 5 years old and up - email Sara if interested ***

 

Please contact the church office if you have any questions or changes to the above 

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