Weekly Events at the Hills

STAYING CONNECTED TO YOUR CHURCH COMMUNITY

Thursday, January 20, 2022

A “PAUSE” IN RE-OPENING:

VIRTUAL WORSHIP ONLY

The Hills Church will “pause” our reopening and worship by holding virtual services If all is well, we will resume in-person worship and church school in February. Please check your Events e-newsletters for updates.

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY AND NEXT ...

Dear Friends,

This Sunday, January 23, and next Sunday, January 30, our worship will conclude by 10:45 so people may join congregational meetings via Zoom.

The meeting on January 23 is an opportunity to ask questions in advance of the Annual Meeting on January 30. In addition to financial reporting, this year we have a few changes and edits to the Bylaws. The meeting on the 23rd is an opportunity to learn more before we vote at the Annual Meeting on January 30.

The Zoom link or registration for January 23 is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUvcuGvrDwpHNVl2Y6wTHU2aaWzoUFTzKll. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

The Zoom link or registration for January 30 is https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-2vrDkrGNSel6JJxglO-c4IJEN9uG59. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Join us this Sunday and next for worship at 10am. You may click on the Watch Sunday Worship via our website or click on https://hillschurch.org/watch-sunday-worship-services/.

Grace and peace, Anne Marie Holloway, Judy Swahnberg, Jill Edens, Richard Edens

Women of the Hills Church are invited to join the Connections group on Friday, January 21 at 7:30 pm on ZOOM for fellowship and conversation about what’s next!

OK we know it is January in the middle of a pandemic and it’s COLD out…but what inside of you is blossoming?

What’s new with you? What interests you? What are you considering?

Come to ZOOM Connections on Friday, January 21 at 7:30 pm, and let’s have a conversation about what’s next! (And of course enjoy catching up with our friends!)

Judith Swahnberg is inviting you to join us on Zoom:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87234984357?pwd=cFpFc295Y3ZmSnFlUld5TW5EZEhYdz09

Annual Meeting - Businessman holding chalkboard with text

CALL TO ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday, January 30, 2022

Video Conference (Zoom) 11:00 a.m.

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAoc-2vrDkrGNSel6JJxglO-c4IJEN9uG59. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Church Mouse Chatter

From Susan MacDonald, Church Administrator

I will be working remotely through January due to a ski accident. My MRI is scheduled for today at 5 pm, so I will know more about the damage to my knee. I currently need the assistance of crutches to walk. Please direct all calls to my cell phone (978-273-6339) if you need to reach me. I will also be checking my email from 8 am to 8 pm.

CLICK HERE FOR YOUTH MINISTRY NEWSLETTER

From Rev. Anne Marie Holloway, Associate Minister of Youth & Families

CLICK HERE FOR CHILDREN'S MINISTRY NEWSLETTER

From Sally Tomasetti, Director of Children's Ministries

“As people of faith and followers of Jesus, filled with love, we seek a just world for all.”

Racial Justice Working Group Mission Statement

We had a glorious gathering of church members and confirmation families on ZOOM for "Traces of the Trade: Sacred Conversations on Race". If you attended this program, we invite you to complete the feedback survey below!

Here is the link to the Feedback Survey:

Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe_7I3yRxg6ztCFkqmWtKhFJq2Jf2dpOSJPHZntTThDFzAbAg/viewform?usp=sf_link

A Cup of Morning Prayer

From Rev. Anne Marie Holloway

Every Monday at 7 am, join Rev. Anne Marie Holloway for a cup of morning prayer - in the quiet presence of God - focus on prayer. Most sessions are held in the sanctuary of nature, where church friends and families are invited to participate via FACEBOOK LIVE. Find your special outdoor space, and practice an ancient form of prayer known as breath prayer. If you cannot make it, you may request to have the recordings sent to you by email. Please share prayer requests in advance HERE. Your personal prayers of celebration and concern will be lifted up and held in gentle care by our small, private group.

Morning Meditation

From Rev. Judy Swahnberg & Mary Hill Canavan

We gather via Zoom every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Whether you are new to meditation or practice it daily . . . please join us and be restored during this time together. Questions? Email Mary Hill Canavan or Rev. Judy Swahnberg.

Noonday Prayers

Tune into the church's Facebook page at twelve noon on Thursdays for a brief time (5-15 mins.) of reflection and prayer. Click here to participate via FACEBOOK LIVE.

Lent 2022: STORIES OF TRANSFORMATION

Believing that one transformation leads to another, your pastors would like to invite you-who-are-willing to share a story of transformation at a worship service during Lent. Our thought is to have three-minutes designated at each Sunday worship beginning March 6 and leading up to Easter for someone to share a story of transformation: a God-sighting, a time when the presence of God was made manifest, an experience of “a way being made from no way,” a movement from “mourning to dancing,” or finding “light in darkness.” We would love to talk with you in advance so we may pair your story with a Sunday scripture lesson. If we have more stories than Sundays, we’ll be creative! If you would be willing to share or know someone whom we should ask, please speak with one of your pastors. Anne Marie Holloway; Judy Swahnberg; Jill Edens; Richard Edens

Hills Church Weekly Calendar

THURSDAY

New Beginnings (AR, K, RR, L)

CSSB meeting (Zoom)

FRIDAY

Exercise Class (Upper Room)

AA (Board Room)

Connections (Zoom)

SATURDAY

Food Pantry

SUNDAY

Worship (Livestream)

Pre-meeting to Annual Meeting (Zoom)

Handbells (Bell Room)

Hot Cocoa Club (outdoors)

AA Meeting (Board Room)

MONDAY

Cup of Morning Prayer (Facebook Live)

Food Pantry (onsite)

Suzuki Violin (Assembly Room)

TUESDAY

Morning Meditation (Facebook Live)

Food Pantry (Pantry)

ARCH check in (virtual)

WEDNESDAY

Food Pantry (pantry)

Evening Prayers (Facebook Live)

Confirmation Class (outdoors)

THURSDAY

Staff Meeting (Reception Room)

Noreen Design Meeting (Board Room)

Noonday Prayers (Facebook Live)

New Beginnings (AR, K, RR, L)

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