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Sunday, October 27, 10 am Sunday Circle with Rev. Tom Gerstenlauer @ Sanctuary UCC "On Our Hearts"

A Dialogue Between Jeremiah and w Timothy Jeremiah 31:27-34 and 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5 With scripture as a witness to the struggles of peoples of faith, our worship will reflect on these questions:       Are God’s rules constantly changing, pulling the rug out from under God’s   people all of the time, making us uncertain?       Is our experience collective as well as personal?       Will we never change, or are we in a state of transformation?

Prayer for the this Sunday Eternal God, empower us in the call to preach the good news, to live peace even when inconvenient, to encourage others with patience, and endure in the truth. Like the widow who pleaded for her justice, we plead that you help us “to not lose heart.” Amen.

West Medford Halloween Block Party

Food Ministry Opportunities

Medford Micro Food Pantry Mission. Planning Meeting #3 Wed, Oct 30, 6:30 @ Sanctuary rescheduled due to Yom Kippur Join the team! Such great people doing such great ministry!! Installation #3 this weekend at Wesley UMC. There are four additional new sites being considered... we are looking for carpenters, donations, sponsors and partners to build, fill, and cover the cost of the pantries. Got ideas? Join us!! ~~~ Gather with Sanctuary/Hillside's Food Ministry Team to continue to effort to spread the love through Medford's Micro Food Pantry mission. If you can't make the meeting but want to join the team send Rev. Wendy your email address and we will add you to the list!

Non-Perishables and Personal Care Items West Medford Parking lot, Sanctuary UCC at 458 High Street (rear of bldg) Please let your neighbors and friends know that this resource is available.

Upcoming Sanctuary and Community Meetings Administrative Notices

Medford Micro-Food Pantry Planning Meeting #3 Wednesday, October 30 @ Sanctuary, 6:30 - 8:30 pm ~~~ Updated Church Office Hours: Beginning Tues, Oct. 15 for several weeks - former admin Alex Wang will return Alex Wang Hours (admin): Tues, Wed, Thurs (11 to 4) Charmaine Lee Hours (finance) Tues & Thurs (3:30 to 6:30); Saturday (9 to noon) ~~~ Rev. Wendy Out-of-Town: Vacation - 10.14 through 10.21; Education - 10.22 through 10.27. Pastoral Emergencies - Contact Liz Douglass or Tom Hathaway

MACUCC / SE-UCC Annual Meeting Nov 1 - 2 in Worchester

Can you help? Attend this historic gathering and represent Sanctuary as Delegate?! The keynote speaker for this historic gathering will be  Valarie Kaur , founder of the Revolutionary Love Project. Kaur is a Sikh racial justice activist, civil rights lawyer, award-winning filmmaker, educator and author of Revolutionary Love. Contact Rev. Wendy or Register

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