UPCOMING SUNDAYS (WORSHIP / AFTER WORSHIP)
September 1~ Holy Communion, Rev. Rob Mark Preaching, Commissioning of Associate Pastor Adam Isbitsky / 2pm Memorial Service for Elsa Abele
September 8 ~ Rev. Rob Mark preaching, Food Waste Weekend, Welcoming / Commissioning of Young Adult Volunteer Mara Chamlee / Congregational Gathering related to Settled Associate Pastor position
September 15 ~ Holy Communion / Potluck and One to Ones
WELCOMING OUR NEW TRANSITIONAL ASSOCIATE PASTOR ADAM ISBITSKY: We are overjoyed that thanks to the dedicated work our Pastoral Transition Team, and the blessings of your Council, our next Transitional Associate Pastor Adam Isbitsky will be starting with us on Tuesday, August 27, in a half-time, 6-month position. September 1 will be his first Sunday with us, and we will commission him in that service.
PARKING RESTRICTIONS THIS SUNDAY AUGUST 25TH: Please remember there will be parking restrictions on Sunday August 25 for Open Newbury Street 2019. Restrictions for Newbury Street start at 8am.
ELSA ABELE MEMORIAL SERVICE: Sunday Sept. 1, 2pm Sanctuary. Join us for this important moment to remember, mourn and celebrate the life of our beloved sibling in faith, Elsa. Join us after the service in Bates Hall where the Deacons will provide a loving reception for all.
CONGREGATIONAL GATHERING and CONGREGATIONAL MEETING: Sunday, September 8 and Sunday, September 29, following worship, in Bates Hall. Building on the excellent work our congregation has done over the past few years as we ask the important questions of what does it look like to be a vital congregation that follows Jesus in creative ways through our life together in community, in our worship, and through our commitments to peace and justice - your Council calls two gatherings of our congregation for the purpose of making final decisions about the ministry of our next settled Associate Pastor. The gathering on the 8th will be more of a conversation where more information and ideas are shared, and the meeting on the 29th will involve a vote on the position description for the next settled Associate Pastor.
20s30s CAPE ESCAPE DATE CHANGE: Please update your calendars, as our group will be traveling to Cape Cod for a wonderful one day retreat on Saturday, September 14 (not August 31). Please email Tom Reid if you would like to join us:
tomtdr@gmail.com
ICED DRINKS FELLOWSHIP: Throughout the summer, we will have iced drinks and fellowship in the back Berkeley Street vestibule following worship. Please note we will not be brewing coffee for the summer in exchange for these cooler drink options.
INVITATION TO TEACH GODLY PLAY: The CYCE is looking for one or two more people to teach 4-9 year olds, one to two times a month. Teaching Godly Play at Church of the Covenant is a fascinating and inspiring experience. It's also a great way to be active in our community. Godly Play is a Montessori-based, multi-sensory curriculum. Training is available this fall, free of charge.
ALL CHURCH RETREAT: Friday Oct. 18-Saturday Oct. 19, 2019, Miramar Retreat Center. Please save the date now. Registrations will be rolled out in August.
UPCOMING NEW MEMBERS JOINING SUNDAYS:
Sunday, September 29, 2019, during morning worship. If you are interested in joining Church of the Covenant, you have two upcoming options to join. Please get in touch with Rev. Rob if you are interested,
pastor@cotcbos.org.
OPEN SANCTUARY Ministry NEEDS SOME HELP: We are suddenly down 2 hosts, and could use your help for either volunteer or paid positions. Please get in touch with our Host Coordinator Simone Devito at
simone.t.devito@gmail.com or call the church at 617-266-7480 if you are interested, or know someone who might be. Thanks!
THE AUGUST ISSUE OF THE COVENANT NEWS
can be read online
here
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