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Old North Church is an Open and Affirming congregation of the
United Church of Christ.
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Contact Us
781-631-1244
Rev. Dr. Dennis Calhoun
Lisa Nahatis
Donna Bagarella
Maria vanKalken
Sarah Del Dotto
Karen Kilty
Betsey Halbert
Liz Smith
smith.liz@gmail.com
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Friday
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Marblehead's Little Harbor
from the Old North Church Tower
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Second Sunday of Lent
Worship Services at 8 am and 10 am in the Sanctuary
Scripture Lessons:
Philippians 3:17-4:1 and Luke 13:31-35
The Rev. Dr. Dennis Calhoun's Sermon:
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Our Vision Statement
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| Old North Church is an inclusive Christian Community called to bring to life God's love and grace by sharing the gospel for this time and place; extending the hospitality Christ showed; embodying God's love and compassion to those in need; and growing together in our understanding and experience of the Holy Spirit at work in our midst. |
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Follow Us on Instagram!
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Old North Church is now on Instagram! Follow us at ONCinMHD or by clicking the link below.
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Children's Church
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Last week in Children's Church we talked about growing and preparing for the growth: of grass seed, of flowers seeds, trees, sunflower seeds, and for ourselves. This Sunday we will go a little deeper, sharing the need for good soil and making it ready to grow strong roots for plants. We will also share what we need to do for our own roots, our "faith roots" to help us to grow. Our faith roots are what give us strength to reach out in love and care to others and helping us to be able to make good choices because we know that God will always be with us - no matter what. We are rooted in God and God is rooted in us.
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Children's Church Giving for Heifer International
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During Lent we will be gathering change for our Lenten Project for Giving. We have money Arks and Heifer's resources for learning about how we can help. They will be available on Sunday mornings in the Children's Church classroom.
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2019 Stewardship Update
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Results to date: 260 Pledges $484,418 Thank you!
If you have already made a pledge for 2019, thank you! If you need a pledge card, please call the church office or take one from the pew racks in the sanctuary. Even better, consider pledging and making your scheduled contributions online by visiting
www.onchurch.org/donate.
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Are You a Caregiver for a Loved One With Alzheimer's or Dementia?
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The Gathering of Caregivers and their Loved Ones with Alzheimer's or Dementia will be held on Thursday, March 21st 7-9:00 pm at Old North Church, Stacey Street, Marblehead. Please join us for conversation and support. Our feature this month will be an education program by the Alzheimer's Association. Communication is more than just talking and listening - it's also about sending and receiving messages through attitude, tone of voice, facial expressions and body language. As people with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias progress in their journey and the ability to use words is lost, families need new ways to connect. Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's, learn to decode the verbal and behavioral messages delivered by someone with dementia, and identify strategies to help you connect and communicate at each stage of the disease. Caregivers meet in the Great Room of the Old North Church office on Stacey Street. Care for your loved ones, a singalong with Dara VanRemoortel and other Old North volunteers is available across the hall in the Beals Room. This month we are asking people to RSVP by calling the Old North Church office, 781-631-1244. Also, please note this meeting is 2 hours in length, instead of the normal 90 minutes. We hope you can join us!
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Community Life Ministry Board News
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Women's Night Chill & Chat will be held on Tuesday, March 26th, 7-8:30 pm. Come join us for an evening of relaxing conversation and wine and cheese in the Great Room on Stacey Street. Feel free to bring a snack/drink to share.
 Pot Luck Dinner! Wednesday, April 3rd, 6-7:30 pm, Parish Hall. *** Please note this is a date change from the originally scheduled April 16th date. Bring a favorite dish to share.
Questions, call:
Paint Night! Sunday, April 28th. Save the date. More information soon.
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Cods in Bloom!
List of Auction Items is Now Available See the Link at the Bottom
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March 30th is almost here and the plans for our fabulous Old North Auction, "Cods in Bloom," are taking shape. The Committee is hoping to see all of you at this gala event at the Gerry 5, 210 Beacon St, MHD from 7-10 PM. The $25 per person admission includes food, a cash-only bar, entertainment by the MHD High School a cappella groups Luminescence and Jewel Tones, a Wine Pull, the chance to bid on exciting Silent and Live Auction items and MHD fine dining opportunities as well as purchase services from our newly expanded Service Center.
Reservations paid by cash or check can be made after both the 8:00 and 10:00 services. A Committee member will be in the Narthex after both services and also at Coffee Hour. Reservations can also be made online
at www.onchurch.org ($26 pp due to a service fee) or by clicking here.
This festive evening will be complete with lots of appetizers and a cash bar. Please help fill the tables by providing your favorite savory hors d'oeuvre or sweet finger food dessert! Please contact: Day Gotschall -
day.gotsch@gmail.com
or leave a message and your phone number - 978-594-1428 with what you will bring to share.
We hope that all of you will join us on March 30 to actually witness Cods in Bloom and please invite your friends and neighbors to experience this wonderful evening of fun and the chance to support Old North Church as it supports and enriches the Marblehead community and beyond.
Please click
here
to view items that will be up for bid at the auction!
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Lenten Choral Concert
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Please plan to attend our annual Lenten concert on Sunday April 14 at 7:30pm. (the evening of Palm Sunday). This year's concert will feature the beautiful Requiem by John Rutter, O Haupt Voll Blut und Wunden, a cantataby Felix Mendelssohn, and two arias and chorales from the St. Matthew Passion by J.S. Bach. This 70 minute program will be performed by the Old North Festival Chorus with Old North Church soloists, Holly Cameron, Stephanie Scarcella, Kevin Hayden and Jonathan Cole, and accompanied by the Festival Chorus Chamber orchestra, including harp and percussion.
This annual concert is intended to be part of the observance of Holy Week at Old North Church, therefore we do not wish to sell ads or tickets to this event. We like to think of it as a "musical reflection."
If you would like to help us to defray costs of this wonderful project in a meaningful way, you may make a donation of any amount to have your name printed in the program as a Sponsor or In Loving Memory of someone. All donations are due no later than Wednesday, April 10 -please pick up a form in the narthex or download it here or the Festival Chorus website at www.oldnorthfestivalchorus.org
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Upcoming Meetings
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Outreach Ministry Board - Wednesday, March 20 at 6pm in the Great Room
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Draft Bylaws
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Copies of draft proposed by-law revisions are available in the narthex or by clicking here.
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Greeters are Needed!
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The Community Life Ministry Board is looking for Greeters to host the Greeter/Welcome Table in the Narthex before the 10:00 am church services. Hosts greet people, offer nametags to those who need them, and help direct new members/visitors who may need assistance. We ask those hosting the Greeter/Welcome Table to please arrive at 9:30 am for set up. Individuals, friends, families, everyone is welcome to host the Greeter Table. It's fun! Get to know your church family while providing a valuable service! If you have questions, please contact Linda Davis at pldavis.pd@gmail.com, 781-639-0405. Thank you so much!
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