The Leadership Circle is pleased to announce that for the duration of the Stay Home/Stay Safe orders - Sanctuary and Hillside will worship together,
online via zoom and facebook live.
Please note the change to the schedule
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The Sunday morning schedule includes :
10:30 - 11:30 am -
Online Worship
(time with children, sermon, special music)
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Weekly Sunday Circles and Worship
10:15 - Prayer Gathering (prayers of the people)
10:30 am - Family Worship (children, sermon, music)
11:30 Virtual Coffee Hour (small group conversation)
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Join by Phone: +1-646-876-9923 US (New York)
Meeting ID: 632 751 126
Password: 787294
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Sunday, April 19 - Rev. Tom preaching
"Boldly Broken"
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This text could be identified as the source of what is arguably a bad rap for the disciple Thomas. While the other disciples are hiding out together in fear, Thomas is apparently out in public. Is he boldly doing ministry? One thing is certain, he is not with the fear-laden disciples.
Without question, the disciples’ fear is as legitimate as that of anyone who fears reprisals from those in authority if they should speak out about what they know. And, when Thomas does arrive,he hears about the risen Christ whose presence had calmed the fear of the disciples.
But - rather than accept the word of this previously fearful lot, Thomas dares to question. For Thomas, it is his courageous questioning that leads to an awareness of Jesus’ wounds, and an understanding of the risen Christ, the gift of the Holy Spirit, and the confidence that in and through our brokenness we can boldly serve in ministry.
So.. how does your brokenness make you bold to serve?
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Prayer for Easter 2:
Come to us, God. Open our locked doors and hearts. Lead us, with all our questions and wonderings, into the exciting mystery of discipleship. We long to be your Easter people, to live and proclaim new life. Amen.
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Messy Church is Here for You!!
Online Only - Wednesdays @ 3:00 pm
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At
3 pm on Wednesdays
, Sanctuary and Hillside offer weekly Messy Church hour to keep children connected with the church. We will read stories, sing songs, and learn about Jesus' love for all of us. Join us to keep your kids connected!
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Animate Practices Series
Wednesday, April 22 @ 6:30 pm
Sacraments | "A Tapestry of Traditions"
with Phyllis Tickle
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Sacraments | A Tapestry of Traditions | Phyllis Tickle -
For many of us, the sacraments have become just another part of our church routine, like hymns and prayer. But Phyllis asks us to revisit the ancient meaning of these experiences and consider what we are really up to as we take part in these practices.
Join Sanctuary and Hillside online via zoom.
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Prayer, Meditation, and Reflection
Tuesday, April 21 | Friday, April 24
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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Do you know how to sew?
Would you like to be helpful to people in desperate need?
Cloth masks are needed for those who are unhoused and served by organizations such as Friday Cafe and Outdoor Church.
by email for information
or to support the effort.
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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!
There will be a tub with a yellow lid labelled as Bread of Life by the back door of the church. Please keep these donations and the micro pantry separate.
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
when you donate so we can get
the frozen food properly secured.
Thank you for your generosity!
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Our micro pantry is open and needed more than ever!
Please donate if you have the capacity during this time to help our neighbors!
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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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