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Sunday, January 2, 2022
Epiphany
Please join us for worship at 8 am and 10am in the Sanctuary
Scripture Lessons:
Psalm 72:1-7, 10-14
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Matthew 2:1-12
Rev. Lindsay Popperson's Sermon:
"Home By Another Way"
Recordings of the day's worship service will be posted on Sunday afternoons on YouTube and Facebook
Please click here to view.
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“Fast Away the Old Year Passes…”
Last week we celebrated the Incarnation – the impossibly good news that God has come to us in the Christ Child – a mystery we may not understand, but can certainly experience. This week we will celebrate Epiphany, from a Greek word meaning a manifestation or revelation, as in God’s presence dawning on us.
Meanwhile, we turn the page in our calendar and start a new year, with all the hopes and dreams it brings. So on behalf of your church staff – Lindsay, Karen, Maria, Sarah, Liz, Lisa, Donna and Bob – best wishes to you and yours for a healthy and Happy New Year!
Grace and peace,
Dennis
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Please Note: Church Elevator Still Out of Service
We regret to inform you that the elevator at Old North Church is still out of service due to damage to the wiring circuit. It will not be in operation for at least two weeks as we await replacement parts. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will update when we have more information.
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Covid-19 Protocols at Old North Church
Masking Required - Vaccination Expected
Old North Church requires that masks be worn by everyone while inside Church buildings, regardless of vaccination status. Your mask must cover your mouth and nose.
All members of the Old North Church clergy, staff and choir have been vaccinated against Covid-19. We urge you to be vaccinated as well. For information on the vaccine or how to be vaccinated, please go to www.mass.gov/covid-19
We urge you to continue to observe physical distancing between households, particularly if you or a member of your household is unvaccinated.
Hand sanitizer and disposable face masks are available in the narthex.
Singing is permitted and encouraged while wearing a face mask.
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ONC Reading and Discussion Group
January 12 from 8-10am
The next meeting of the Old North Reading and Discussion Group on Preserving Our Democracy and Environment will be on Wednesday, January 12th, from 8:30 to 10:00 AM. This is the latest of a series of meetings on this subject 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 your preparation or whether you have attended a previous meeting. At this meeting we will be discussing Fiona Hill’s new book, There is Nothing for You Here: Finding Opportunity in the Twenty-First Century. (The previously scheduled meeting on this topic was postponed because of an accident.) We will also continue discussing the results of our individual efforts to influence points of view of people we disagree with.
The meeting will be privately hosted on Zoom. Those who have completed their maximal COVID-19 vaccinations and are willing to wear a mask will be able to attend in person in the “Great Room” of the ONC office at 8 Stacey Street. To join the Zoom meeting, just click on
(Meeting ID: 826 1093 6480; Passcode: 703397).
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Stewardship
Our stewardship campaign is well underway. Thus far we have received 181 pledges totaling $369,787. We hope to complete the pledge portion of the campaign by the end of the year so we can begin our capital fund drive in January. If you have not done so already, please return your completed pledge card to the church office, place it in the offertory plate on Sunday, or pledge online at our website, www.onchurch.org/pledge Thank you in advance for your financial support of Old North Church!
The Prudential Ministries Board
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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)
A time of contemplative prayer, with scripture and poetry, led by Dennis.
Breakfast Group (Fridays 8am)
A time to gather with one another, with your breakfast and coffee.
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Church Building Access and Office Hours
The church office is now open Tuesday-Friday from 9:30am-1:30pm. We ask that you wear a mask in the office building, no matter your vaccination status. We look forward to your visits. We have missed seeing you!
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Contact Us: 781-631-1244
Church Address: 35 Washington St., Marblehead, MA 01945
Mailing Address: 8 Stacey St. Marblehead, MA 01945
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