STAYING CONNECTED TO YOUR CHURCH COMMUNITY
Thursday, January 7, 2021
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Prayer for our Nation
An online Prayer Service
Thursday, January 7
7:00 - 7:30 pm
In response to the domestic attack of the U.S. Capitol yesterday, we will gather online to pray for our nation.
This prayer service will be led by the ministers of the Hills Church, and will include prayers of the community and readings of scripture. To submit a prayer request for the service, please send it by email to Rev. Wooster by 6:30 pm.
The zoom meeting will open at 6:55 pm:
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Dear Rev. Dr. Matthew Wooster (Matt),
On behalf of the Board of Deacons, congratulations on your 20th anniversary of your ordination as a minister in the United Church of Christ.
Our gift are the 20 candles illuminating the door to your home. The place of coming in and going out. For the last six years you have been our candle in the way and we are very grateful for that.
On this Epiphany day 2021, we celebrate with you the revaluation of Jesus Christ, the Prince of Peace. Peace be with you and your family,
The Board of Deacons of the
Wellesley Hills Congregational Church
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Anti-Racism Workshop
Sunday, January 10, 1:00-4:00 pm
How to talk about Racism with Connection:
Introduction to the model of “Validate, Challenge & Request”
At a pivotal time in our nation, the Hills Church seeks to build on a tradition of racial justice ministry by providing knowledge and competencies for racial reconciliation. This training model has been planned by the Racial Justice Working Group, appointed by Church Council to implement next steps for our congregation to support racial justice, continuing the tradition of the church’s founding as an abolitionist church in 1847. All sessions will be held on Zoom, with presentations from our trainers, discussion, and break-out rooms. Friends and neighbors are invited. These are resources that we want to share with the broader community. Register HERE for the free workshops to receive additional ZOOM link information.
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New Church Mailbox
Many thanks to a joint effort, we now have a new brass mailbox at the east entrance. This was the last final detail to complete the project of installing new granite steps and railing. It is quite the beautiful entrance now, especially enhanced by a Christmas wreath!
Limited Access at the Church Building
Beginning January 10, the doors to the church building will be open on a more limited schedule, reflecting our COVID-19 safety protocols and the rising infection numbers. The east entrance, closest to the church offices, will be open on weekday mornings, and on Tuesdays and Thursdays until 4:00 pm. This schedule will be evaluated week by week.
Essential services continue at the church, including the Wellesley Food Pantry and the Wellesley Nursery School in the Hills, which are operating with careful protocols. For the protection of staff and volunteers, we seek to minimize additional visitors at this time.
Please contact a minister or staff member to arrange for access to the church building at other times. We encourage our community to communicate by mail or phone. When a visit to the church is necessary, visitors are asked to wear a mask, and maintain physical distance.
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*NEW* CHURCH MOUSE CORNER
Christmas Card Collection
There is a plastic bin on the table just inside the East side door to the church. Please bring in your old Christmas cards and they will be up-cycled, creating small, 3-D, one-of-a-kind gift tags like the ones displayed in the window.
Recycling Old Batteries
There is a box of old batteries at the church that need to be recycled. Does anyone know of a local site accepting old batteries, and would you be willing to drop them off? If you can help, please email Susan in the church office.
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A Cup of Morning Prayer
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.
Weather permitting, each session is 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 to the LIVE session, visit our Facebook page, or request to have the recordings sent to you via email. Please share your prayer requests with me in advance via email. Your personal prayers of celebration and concern will be lifted up each Monday morning and held in gentle care by our small and private Facebook Live group.
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Noon Prayers from the Hills
Tune into our Facebook page at twelve noon on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays for 5 to 15 minutes of reflection and prayer. Although we are not regularly in our church offices these days, please stay in touch!
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Hills Church Weekly Calendar |
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January 7
10:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
1:00 pm
7:30 pm
January 8
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
January 9
9:00 am
1:00 pm
January 10
9:30 am
10:00 am
1:00 pm
7:30 pm
January 11
7:00 am
1:00 pm
2:00 pm
January 12
9:30 am
12:00 pm
2:00 pm
7:00 pm
January 13
12:00 pm
7:30 pm
January 14
10:00 am
10:30 am
12:00 pm
7:30 pm
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THURSDAY
Clergy Planning (Zoom)
Staff Meeting (Zoom)
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Judy (Facebook)
Recording - John Finney (Sanctuary)
New Beginnings (Assembly Room)
FRIDAY
AA Meeting (Assembly Room)
Connections (Zoom)
SATURDAY
Recording - Anne Marie (Sanctuary)
Baking Cookies (large kitchen)
Community Coffee Hour (Zoom)
Worship Service (Online)
Anti-Racism Workshop (Zoom)
AA Meeting (Adams Board Room)
MONDAY
A Cup of Morning Prayer
Clergy Pastoral Care Meeting (Zoom)
Food Pantry Donations (Assembly Room)
TUESDAY
Morning Meditation (Zoom)
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Holloway (Facebook)
Food Pantry Operation (Assembly Room)
Church Council (Zoom)
WEDNESDAY
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Matt (Facebook)
Choir Rehearsal (Zoom)
THURSDAY
Clergy Planning (Zoom)
Staff Meeting (Zoom)
Noonday Prayers with Rev. Judy (Facebook)
New Beginnings (Assembly Room)
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"Events at the Hills" Newsletter Publications
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phone: 781-235-4424
email: office@hillschurch.org
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS FRIDAY @ 5 PM
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