Sanctuary & Hillside Worship Series
"Extreme Makeover: Nehemiah Edition"
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Nehemiah is known as the Jerusalem Rebuilder. He's an interesting character who, unlike the prophets, sees a problem and doesn't just talk the talk. Nehemiah walks the walk, and takes action to fix things! But, not before prayer, reflection, and confession. As he leads the rebuilding effort, Nehemiah faces great hardship and much pain, yet the people of Israel saw firsthand how God fulfilled God's promises spoken to Jeremiah during their exile.
If God calls all of us to participate in building beloved community; then God calls all of us to become antiracists. We will use this worship series as a guide for change - laying Nehemiah's spiritual practice alongside our study of racism through film, books, and art.
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Sunday Worship - June 28 @ 10:30 am
"Risking the Truth"
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Nehemiah not only fasted and prayed but also faced his fear and took the initiative to be a vehicle of change to bring forth God’s plan of rebuilding and restoration. We too can be part of God’s solution by being agents of change. By being authentic and courageous, relying on God, and pressing through, we can be used by God to change the world and bring about the kin-dom of heaven, here on earth!
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Prayer for This Sunday:
Holy one, our hearts are troubled and our circumstances appear dark. Help us to remember how great is Your steadfast faithfulness and loving kindness. Along with Nehemiah, we're call Your promise. In the midst of this period of affliction, stressed by the impact of COVID19, hurt by the centuries long harm inflicted by the Virus of 1619 we stand in hope upon the foundation of Your truth, love, and grace. Help us to change. Amen.
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Sunday Online Schedule
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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Continuation of Outreach Ministry Team Meeting
Monday, June 29, 7:30 pm
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Please join us for a continuation of the Outreach Ministry Team Meeting this
Monday, June 29 at 7:30 - 8:10 pm
; to further discuss:use of the Pleasant Street Food Justice Grant and make recommendations for the use of a Memorial Gift From the Estate of Tom Campbell.
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Study and Action Group - beginning late-July
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“Racial inequity is a problem of bad policy, not bad people.”
Sanctuary UCC and Hillside invite you to a study and action group on behalf of becoming antiracist and supporting our faith communities and City of Medford to make antiracist policy change!
Please complete this survey so we can plan, schedule, and develop a team to help us dig deeply into this seminal and transformative work.
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Black Lives Matter Film Series
Save the Dates for these Outdoor (Hillside Backyard) &
Virtual Screening and Discussion Circles
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Filmmaker Ava DuVernay explores the history of racial inequality in the United States, focusing on the fact that the nation's prisons are disproportionately filled with African-Americans.
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July 17, 6:30; "Just Mercy"
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'Just Mercy' tells the true story of Walter McMillian, who, with the help of young defense attorney Bryan Stevenson, appeals his murder conviction. The film is based on the memoir of the same name, written by Stevenson.
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‘Do the Right Thing’ Is Streaming for Free Online, Spike Lee to Hold Live Discussion - Free Until June 29
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Black History / Black Lives Matter
Book, Film, Podcast, TV Recommendations
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Prayer, Meditation, and Reflection
Tuesday, June 30 | Friday, July 03
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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Join Sanctuary to Pack Meals for Medford
Saturday, July 18 @ 10 am - 1 pm
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You are invited to join us for an immediate opportunity pack these 15,000 meals at the Pembroke warehouse of the Outreach Program wherein masked individuals and family groups (of up to 4 people) will be set up to be physically distanced from anyone they did not arrive with. You will pack meals for a three hour shift and bring back the cases to Sanctuary UCC, Medford where they will be stored and distributed as needed through these same networks.
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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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Beginning TODAY Friday, June 26 (4 to 6 pm);
Every Friday through the season.
First Come/First Served - Mask Required!
Through a generous donation and partnership with The Plough & Stars Project - Sanctuary's Micropantry Mission is able to offer farm fresh vegetables.
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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 June. 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
Please arrange for drop off with Julie Roberts or email
[email protected]
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o we can get the items properly secured.
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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