Call to Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, May 31 - 1 pm
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You are called, and your presence and participation are faithfully requested at a Special Congregational Meeting scheduled for Sunday, May 31 at 1:00 am via Zoom Meeting; the agenda and access for which is available via the button below.
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Sunday Worship, May 31 @ 10:30 am
"On Fire: An Art Church Pentecost"
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Please Wear Red This Sunday to Celebrate Pentecost!!
Children's Message Theme | "Happy Birthday Church"
Please bring a cake/cupcake and candles to sing Happy Birthday to the church!!
New Member Liturgy
Pentecost is a perfect Sunday to receive new members; new members will be received and the congregation will witness to their commitment!
"On Fire: An Art Church Pentecost"
Using the scripture passage and images of art that depict the Pentecost story, everyone will reflect on the question, "For what are you 'on-fire'?"
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Prayer for This Sunday:
Holy Spirit, who came as wind and flames of fire, fan into life the gifts and abilities of people everywhere; unite us in a creative love that includes others, celebrates differences, and brings glory to God. Amen.
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Sundays Online
9:45 - 10:15 am - Guided Meditation w/ Sarah D
10:15 am - Gathering Time (say hello and get settled in)
10:30 am - Family Worship (children, reflections, music, prayers)
11:30 am - Virtual Coffee Hour (small group conversation)
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The Cross and the Lynching Tree
A Requiem for Ahmaud Arbery
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The United Church of Christ invites you to a live viewing of Rev. Dr. Otis Moss III's cinematic sermon entitled, "The Cross and the Lynching Tree: A Requiem for Ahmaud Arbery."
Immediately following the live video, a panel of four respected thought leaders, racial justice advocates and UCC pastors will discuss the impact of historical and present-day acts of racism and violence towards African Americans. And they will discuss how the Christian Church can be actively involved in dismantling racism.
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Book Group This Friday
"The Book of Longings" by Sue Monk Kidd
Virtual Potluck and Discussion
Friday, June 5 - 6 pm
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An extraordinary story set in the first century about a woman who finds her voice and her destiny...
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Grounded in meticulous research and written with a reverential approach to
Jesus’s life that focuses on his humanity, "The Book of Longings" is an inspiring, unforgettable account of one woman’s bold struggle to realize the passion and potential inside her, while living in a time, place and culture devised to silence her.
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Prayer, Meditation, and Reflection
Tuesday, June 2 | Friday, June 5
Drop-In Lunch On-Line @ 12 pm
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Join Rev. Wendy for prayer, meditation and reflection - check on your heart and soul space!
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Everybody needs a little sanctuary.
especially now!
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Have a topic, prayer, or reflection to offer?
Contact Rev. Wendy
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Announcements - Mission & Service
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Medford MicroPantry Mission
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Micro pantries around the city are open and needed more than ever!
Please donate if you have the capacity during this time to help our neighbors!
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Bread of Life Food Donation Opportunity
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Due to the current climate, Sanctuary UCC is unable to volunteer with Bread of Life in April. Instead, we are collecting food donations to support the folks who need these items. Please help if you are able!
List of Desired Items:
cup-of-soup to microwave
meals ready to eat, such as ravioli, beef stew
cheese - half-pound packages of American or cheddar, etc.
frozen dinners
frozen vegetables
mayonnaise; tubes or small bottles
Thank you for your generosity!
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For any further information on the virus, events, or how we can still be Sanctuary for ourselves and others, please check out the website:
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Sanctuary United Church of Christ
458 High Street, Medford, MA 02155 • (781) 395–3360
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