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Sunday, June 20, 2021
Fourth Sunday After Pentecost

This Week at the Lighthouse

Readings:
Isaiah 49:8-11
and
Teach Us, O God (by WEB DuBois)

The use of this poem in our worship service is permissible under US copyright law (17 U.S.C. § 110(3))

The Rev. Lindsay Popperson's Sermon:
"Finishing the Work "

This week's worship video will be posted by 8am this Sunday.
Please click here on Sunday morning to view the service.

Worship This Summer
 
It’s been fourteen months since we’ve been able to gather in-person in our beloved sanctuary. But things are changing: we are now gathering for worship at the Marblehead Lighthouse – as long as it’s not raining – at 8 am every Sunday morning. We certainly hope to see you there as Spring gives way to Summer. But if you can’t join us at Chandler Hovey Park, you can continue to join us in cyberspace. Our on-line summer services will have a different look and feel than what we’ve gotten used to for the past year: we’ll be filming our Lighthouse service each week, then posting it to our YouTube channel (Old North Church Marblehead) and Facebook page (Friends of Old North Church Marblehead.) We hope you’ll join us for worship this week and every week, whether in-person at the Lighthouse or on-line! 
Annual Meeting - Wed. June 23
Annual Reports are Available

The 2021 annual meeting of the Old North Church will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 7:00 pm on Zoom (invitation below.) PLEASE plan to attend! In addition to our regular business, we will be hearing a report from the Prudential Ministries Board and the Leadership Board regarding major repair and maintenance projects we need to undertake at our meetinghouse, parish hall and church offices. They will be seeking approval to launch a capital fund campaign. Please click link below to see a summary of the report to be presented:



Here is the ZOOM link for the Annual Meeting:


Meeting ID: 820 3767 7746
Passcode: 270367


Looking forward to seeing you on Wednesday!

Please click here for a copy of the Annual Report. Printed copies are available in the church office.
A Note From Our Youth Choir Director

Congratulations to all students for making it to the end of the school year! Happy Summer!
 
A big THANK YOU to everyone involved in the Youth Choir Program this past year. It was a highlight of my week to be able to check in together over zoom each week. All of the students involved spent time and effort learning music and recording parts for either our virtual choir offerings or any parts of the online services. 
 
It was truly a highlight of my week to have spent a few moments with each student on zoom. It was such a special time to catch up and see faces, even though it wasn’t anything like a traditional rehearsal. I can honestly say that these past few months were such a testament to the special bond that music creates between people. Each of these young singers took time and effort to support each other and be there for each other, while also learning their own music to help out the program. 
 
On June 6th we were able to have a few of these singers meet in person for the first time since March 2020. It was so exciting to see everyone and how they have all grown!!!
 
I am excited to announce that choir will be starting up again in the fall and we will be rehearsing in person. It is so important to build up and have a community to turn to and what better way that through a choir! Please spread the word and invite anyone who has a voice! The more the merrier. 
 
Again, thank you so much to all of the young singers who were such a special part of this past year. Another HUGE thank you to Dara VanRemoortel for all of her time throughout these meetings, it meant the world to me. Your presence is so important and was even more meaningful throughout this time.
 
Happy Summer! I wish you all an enjoyable, restful and relaxing season. See you in the Fall!


Here are some photos of our wonderful youth choir in person for the first time this year.

-Sarah Del Dotto
Welcome the Stranger
Welcome the Stranger Partnership of Old North Church, Temple Emanu-el and St Andrews Episcopal Church is entering its fifth year.
               
The focus of the partnership the past year has been working with Catholic Charities to help settle U.S. State Department sponsored refugee families by furnishing apartments which Catholic Charities has found for them to live in. We have helped ten families from countries all over the world. Assistance has also been given to the Lynn Shelter Association.
              
 At the same time, we have continued to walk with Danie and her family as they continue to settle in this country. The terrific news on their front is now Danie’s entire family has been safely reunited here in Marblehead.
               
Danie came to America with her youngest daughter Annie in 2016. Her husband Virgile joined them in 2018. Her oldest daughter Djahimara remained in Haiti with her grandmother while efforts continued to get a U.S. visa for her. Those efforts paid off in 2021; and she recently arrived at Logan Airport falling into the loving arms of her mother, father and younger sister.
               
Danie extends her sincere thanks for all the assistance she and her family have received from members of Old North Church.
                              
Welcome the Stranger Steering Committee:
Marcy Bernstein, Linda Duvel, Steve Hahn, Lynda Hare, Deahn Leblang, Deborah Seiberg and Richard Thibedeau

Old North Book Discussion Group
Wednesday, July 14th 8:30-10:00 am
 
The next meeting of the Old North Reading and Discussion Group on Preserving our Democracy and Environment will be on Wednesday, July 14th from 8:30 to 10:00 AM. This is the latest of a series of meetings on preservation of our democracy and environment that have been hosted for all by the ONC Men’s Group. The discussions are supported by background reading assignments. You are invited to participate regardless of the amount of reading you have done or whether you have attended a previous meeting. 

At this meeting we will focus on the second four and last chapters of the recent book by Prof. Benjamin Friedman, Religion and the Rise of Capitalism, Jan 2021. 

For those who have completed their COVID-19 vaccinations, the meeting will be in the “Great Room” of the ONC Annex at 8 Stacey Street. Special arrangements, to be announced, will be made also for Zoom attendance.
Anti-Racism Accountability Group

A small group of Old Northers are continuing to meet to hold ourselves accountable to doing anti-racism work in our own lives. Throughout the summer, we will be meeting in person on the 3rd Monday evening of the month at a group member's house; we'd love to have you join us. 

Contact Lindsay (lindsaypopper@gmail.com) for more information
Ways to Connect With Us During the Week

So that we might stay connected, we've set up several times throughout the week to gather on Zoom. You can join from a computer, iphone, or ipad using the links below, or you can call +1 929 205 6099 and enter the meeting ID (listed with each event). 

Lectio Divina (Tuesdays 9am)
https://zoom.us/j/532654567 (Meeting ID: 532-654-567)
A time of contemplative prayer, with scripture and poetry, led by Dennis. 

Breakfast Group (Fridays 8am)
https://zoom.us/j/568995512 (Meeting ID: 568-995-512)
A time to gather with one another, with your breakfast and coffee. 
Church Building Access and Office Hours

We are limiting access to the church and office buildings to critical business needs only. Our office is closed for normal business but some of our staff are in periodically to ensure that critical operations are maintained. Please reach out to us via email at office@onchurch.org if you have any questions. Thank you for staying home and staying safe!
Contact Us: 781-631-1244

Church Address: 35 Washington St., Marblehead, MA 01945
Mailing Address: 8 Stacey St. Marblehead, MA 01945