Next Thursday, come Explore Race at the Sargent Memorial Library.
Last summer, as you may recall, UCCB was one of the collaborators awarded a grant to bring anti-bias training to Boxborough. It's been a whirlwind since then: selecting consultants, creating content, scheduling trainings and workshops. A few weeks ago we got started with a discussion panel on the Confederate flag. But this coming week the heart of the program begins, with the first of three community workshops on Exploring Race. Three informative, interactive and practical workshops will help participants learn about race and racism and plan steps to bring equity to our communities. Our own Paul DiPaolo and Todd Waddington are two of the facilitators of these workshops!
The workshops will be March 23 (library) , March 30 (UCCB Gathering Room) and April 13 (Community Center at UCCB), all at 7 pm. Attendance at all three is recommended, but you can begin by coming to the first one and deciding if you want to continue. Unfortunately my work schedule prevents me from attending the workshops, so I'm looking forward to hearing about it from others.
If you have any questions about Exploring Race or other FRJG events, just let me know.
Peace,
Rev. Cindy
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Worship
Sunday, March 19, 9:30 am
Trial. Jesus' death was completely legal, the result of his arrest, trial, conviction and sentencing. Maybe you've never been to court, but no doubt you've experienced your own trials.
Sermons
Worship Bulletins
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Spiritual Nurture
During the month of March, Spiritual Nurture and Nursery care will be offered every Sunday. Nursery staff is available in the Vestry throughout the service. Elementary kids and older begin in worship. At the second hymn, elementary youth go to the Pipe Room, middle and high schoolers to the Fellowship Hall.
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Youth Coffeehouse
Saturday, March 18, 7 p.m.
"Open Mic" style concert featuring performers aged 21 and under. Boxborough's own Jimmy Connor is the featured act. Here is an opportunity for young
performers to play in front of a sympathetic audience. Tickets are $5. Doors and open mic sign-up open at 6:30 PM. Refreshments will be served. All proceeds to benefit the UCC Boxborough Senior High Mission Trip. The concert will be held at UCC Boxborough, 723 Massachusetts Ave, Boxborough, MA. Contact Steve Griffin (saturdaysmusic@yahoo.com) for more information.
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SHYG 2017 Mission Trip
Headed to Vermont!
We invite you to support our Senior High Youth Group Mission Trip by buying "Stock in Our Youth".
This year we will be traveling to Rutland, Vermont. Although it is a beautiful area, Vermont is still a place where people struggle with poverty and unemployment. We look forward to helping the community by w
orking with local organizations such as food pantries, soup kitchens, elderly services and youth services.
Our summer mission
trips have been life-changing experiences as we strive to set an example of God's love in our world and be touched by those we serve.
In thanks for your support, you will receive a personal Stock Certificate, a postcard during our travel, and an invitation to our Stockholder's reception in the fall!
Stay tuned for other upcoming fundraising events such as our annual Youth Service Auction and car wash opportunities to spruce up your - and your neighbor's - yards and cars for spring!
Thank you in advance for your support of this important mission outreach experience for our youth and their adult leaders!
To purchase Stock in Our Youth, look for the table at coffee hour after church on March 12, 19, and 26. You may purchase as many Stock Certificates as you wish. If you wish to donate directly:
Each Stock Certificate: $20
Make check out to: U.C.C. Boxborough
Please provide name, address, and email address and "Youth Mission Trip stock" in memo line
Send to:Lisa Pearson
, 3 Magnolia Drive, Acton, MA 01720
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Project Linus
Have you made your Project Linus blanket yet? If not, there is still ample time. The deadline for turning them in this year is Sunday, May 7th. The blankets should be handmade and either sewn, crocheted or knitted. If you are not a crafter but would like to help, Project Linus also is happy to receive sewing supplies suitable for making blankets, such as yarn, thread, fleece, etc. Please consider what it would mean to a needy child to receive one of these blankets and feel the love and comfort that went into it. eanddparkes1@yahoo.com
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Bettering Boxborough Together
Community Forum
Tuesday, April 4, 7 - 9 p.m.
Sargent Memorial Library
How can Boxborough be even better? Come share and plan! Boxborough has received a grant to research and identify ways we can make Boxborough a better, healthier place to live. Lauren Abraham, Boxborough's amazing Community Services Coordinator, is in charge of the grant, along with the Boxborough Well Being Committee (of which Rev. Cindy is a member). Boxborough residents recently had the opportunity to participate in a survey. At the community forum, you can hear the results and help identify next steps. Refreshments will be served! See Rev. Cindy for more information, or RSVP (appreciated but not required) to
labraham@boxborough-ma.gov
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Want to learn more... click the links below!
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