LIVE ALIVE BRUNCH THIS SATURDAY: Our next Life Alive brunch is this Saturday, June 25, at 11am at Friendly Toast. Email Rev. Joshua with any questions.

CLIMATE JUBILEE JAUNT, THIS SUNDAY, 1:30 PM, ARNOLD ARBORETUM: As part of the Climate Jubilee Team's continued goal of being outside and appreciating nature as it is now with all of you, please join Nancy Stockford and Mark Huston in a walk in the Arnold Arboretum in Jamaica Plain, part of Boston's Emerald Necklace. Sign up here, and Nancy will send you directions, meetup location, and parking and public transportation information. Contact Nancy with questions. And for those of you in our diaspora, please take a walk on Sunday, send us pictures, and be with us in solidarity with nature!

UPCOMING WORSHIP: Please join us each Sunday at 10:30 am as we come together in community through Zoom to pray, sing, share celebrations and concerns, and hear God’s still-speaking Word proclaimed in these Hybrid services (in-person and Zoom options).

Zoom link for each Sunday.

ZOOM ONLY SERVICES, July 3, July 31, August 28: Also note that in this age of climate change (occasionally dangerously hot sanctuaries), and pandemics (potentials for staff out sick), we retain the option to pivot to Zoom-only services from time to time should the need arise. If this happens, we will make an announcement by the Saturday prior to worship.

JULY 31 JOINT SERVICE WITH SIBLING CHURCHES: On July 31, we will join in worship with our neighbors from Burlington, Clinton, and Newton Presbyterian churches. The service will be on Zoom and in person at Burlington Presbyterian Church, at 10:30am, with PC(USA) Synod of the Northeast Transitional Leader, Rev. Dr. SanDawna Gaulman Ashley, preaching. More info at burlingtonpres.org. Please note we will be using a different Zoom link than other Sundays.

LIFE ALIVE BRUNCHES: Our 20s30s40s group will be meeting for brunch on Saturday, June 25; Sunday, July 17, and Sunday, August 21. If you want more information, please reach out and email Rev. Joshua at joshua.lazard@cotcbos.org.

BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS: Our weekly morning Bible Study is each Wednesday morning on Zoom at 9:15am. We are studying the Gospel of John. If you’d like more information or want to be on the list to get regular reminders & Zoom info, contact Jan Gough at revjangough@gmail.com.

WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYERS 6-6:30pm: Join us for our weekly Wednesday evening prayers with intentional liturgy, contemplative song, psalms & sharing of prayers with our siblings from Newton Presbyterian Church on Zoom.

CYCE: Thanks to everyone who has participated in CYCE activities this year! The nursery is closed and our Sunday programs are on pause until the fall. We send CYCE updates by email, so if you want to receive those updates, contact kate.carlisle@cotcbos.org.

JUBILEE JAUNTS: As Spring is upon us again, our Climate Jubilee Team has also brought our Jubilee Jaunts back! Let’s get out into the beauty of God’s natural world in the gift of our watershed as it is now, and find peace and blessing from it. Mark your calendars now for these simple jaunts for an hour or two together in community being blessed by Creation.

STAFF VACATIONS: Current schedule for staff vacations based on Sundays:

REV. ROB'S SUMMER SABBATH: Continuing for a third year in a row, Rev. Rob will be taking a 4-week Summer Sabbath (August 1-August 28) for the purpose of spending more intentional time with his family that the week-to-week constancy of ministry doesn’t regularly afford. This intentional time differs from a vacation, as two of these weeks Rob is taking as unpaid leave. During this Summer Sabbath, our Associate Pastor Rev. Joshua Lazard (Email: joshua.lazard@cotcbos.org) will be supporting our Deacons in providing any needed pastoral care/coverage, and helping to lead our weekly worship services. Please be in touch with Rob if you have any questions. rob.mark@cotcbos.org

SUMMER ROAD CLOSURES: Note that Boston & Cambridge have several road races and other events during the summer – so check the city road closures listings each week.

CONTINUED GENEROUS GIVING: In these uncertain times, as we continue to press on in our gospel calling to follow in the justice and love of Jesus, we continue to rely on and give great thanks for your generosity. Here are a few ways you can continue to financially support the church and its ministries:

THE JUNE ISSUE OF THE COVENANT NEWS can be read online here.