Rev. Beau Rivers preaching We celebrate Black History by calling to mind the great contributions of Black people in our nation’s history. Since many have been erased from our collective memory, some of them might surprise you! A Chalice Ensemble will be singing Hush (African American Traditional, Slavery Period). This service will include audience participation and a slide-show presentation.

Earth Advocates We started seedlings last week, and we need to take care of them. They need sun, water and nurturing. This week we will make watering cans so we can ensure our seedlings get the water they need to grow strong and happy. Nursery During the Worship Service Niko Pucillo-Dunphy and Jesse Hoyle offer child care during the church service.  Please feel free to bring your infants and toddlers to have fun with Niko and Jesse while you are in the sanctuary participating in the service. Youth Group We have new goals and new ideas for this upcoming year in

Andrea Priest and Rev. Beau will offer an afternoon workshop called The Year Compass on Sunday, February 2, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The Year Compass offers a workbook to help participants reflect on the past year and set their intentions for the new year. Through a series of carefully curated questions, the first half of the workbook helps participants review, learn from, and celebrate the past year, while the second half of the workbook invites participants to dream, plan, and prepare to get the most out of the new year. 

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See Jeff Giddings for information.

The Wheel of the Year has turned once more, bringing us to the halfway point between Winter Solstice and Ostara.

Although the weather may suggest that Spring is still far away, if we look closely, we can see signs of quickening all around us.  Some branches begin to take on a reddish hue, tiny buds start to show, the sun rises higher and travels in a longer arc with each passing day, birdsong has changed and is louder and more melodious.  Soon there will be crocuses poking their faces out from under the snow.

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Members of this team are trained to offer lay pastoral counseling. They may also provide meals; visits; phone calls; cards; transportation to medical appointments, the grocery store, church, or social outings; help with yard work; music; or respite/break time for caregivers. Contact: Susan Curtiss

The Chalice Choir is a volunteer group that meets in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 8:30. This choir sings every other Sunday from a wide variety of choral anthems, most set in four parts: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. Membership is open but limited. Please contact Susan Hotchkiss for more information.

Please submit your information to the church office.

The Meditation Group meets every Wednesday afternoon in the Avis Clay Parlor to practice quiet meditation. It is open to those new to meditation as well as experienced meditators. Contact: Holly Begley or Diane Reed

The Music Committee meets on the first Wednesday of every month. Contact Bet Giddings if you would like the Zoom link to join the Music Committee meeting.

At the Bridgewater Senior Center, 10 Wally Krueger Way Free, but register in advance by calling the Center at 508-697-0929. https://www.bridgewaterma.org/DocumentCenter/View/5629/May-Newsletter-2024?bidId=

See Susan Hotchkiss.

We continue scheduling weekly ½ hour vigils on Saturday mornings from 11:30 a.m. to 12:00 noon on the church lawn.  All are invited to join in.  Contact Dody Adkins-Perry with any questions.