Welcome to Pilgrim Church of Duxbury
An Open & Affirming Congregation

It has been like a “Ghost Town” the last couple of days in the office. Is Presidents Day to blame?

President’s Day was originally a celebration of our first president, George Washington. In fact, the federal government still calls it “Washington’s Birthday” officially. Washington died in 1799, so come 1800, people wanted a day of remembrance on his birthday, February 22. Throughout most of the 1800s the observance was more casual, but by the late 1870s the U.S. government wanted to make it an official holiday. In 1879, Congress made Washington’s Birthday a day off for government offices in the District of Columbia, then expanded it to all federal offices in 1885. It was the fourth nationally recognized federal bank holiday, joining the ranks with Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Independence Day, and Thanksgiving. Washington’s Birthday was the first holiday to celebrate an individual American—the second was Martin Luther King Jr. in 1983.

  So now it’s a respite to get away, to enjoy the slopes, to rest from the wear and tear of winter. This year, it has been a gentle wear and tear. But it has been so quiet that we have been able to look ahead through Lent and Easter and plan several programs that will find us looking for rest soon enough!

Enjoy the break, see you Sunday!
RB


I shared a familiar scripture passage in my sermon this past Sunday from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8. Some folks asked me to share it in my weekly message. I find it comforting and inspiring, and I hope you do, too.
 
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking ,  it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves. Love never fails."
 
We are blessed to have the Love of God, our Creator, in our Brother and Savior Jesus Christ.
 
Love and blessings to you all,
 
Rev. John
Ash Wednesday
Please join us on February 26th for a Simple Soup Supper beginning at 6pm followed by the worship service at 7pm.

Anyone that would like to bring a soup to share, please contact the church office. 781-934-6591 or office@uccduxbury.org

Save the Date

Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Join us for a delicious Shrove Tuesday pancake dinner on  Tuesday, February 25th at 6:00  in Fellowship Hall. Enjoy food and fellowship while supporting the Youth Mission Trip to Maine!

JOIN US FOR BIBLE STUDY

Join us for discussion about the book,  THE SHACK .
Monday, February 24th at 6:30pm. There is a great video component to the book, come and enjoy in the parlor with our new TV and comfy chairs!
All are welcome.


PINE STREET INN

We will be serving at the Pine Street Inn again on Friday, February 28 Let’s bring some sweet goodies for the men to enjoy. Brownies, cookies or bars would be greatly appreciated, homemade or store bought.

Please leave your goodies in the workroom across the hall from Melissa’s office by noon on the 28 th .

Your generosity in the past has been so appreciated.
HELP
 
Pilgrim's Pantry, our own food pantry, open Saturday February 29 from 12-2 , is in need of pasta and pasta sauce. Help make a difference to those in need.
Children’s choir rehearsals for Palm Sunday,
April 5 and Easter Sunday, April 12 begin on Sunday, March 1.

The rehearsals are in the choir room after church services for approximately 20-30 minutes. The choir is for ages 5-10.
Hope to see your children there!
Mealtrain
(Also known as Helping Hands)

We are a group from church who like to cook and are willing to make meals for those in need.

If you would like to be part of this team or have questions, please contact Lucy Shepard.
781-422-3379 or shepardlucy23@gmail.com



Seasonal Choir Members

It’s Seasonal Singer time. Join us in taking the journey with Jesus to the Cross and Resurrection in word and song. We will be singing Ash Wednesday through Easter. Rehearsals are Thursday evenings at 7:00 pm in the choir room.