Grant, O merciful God, that your Church, being gathered together in unity by your Holy Spirit, may show forth your power among all peoples, to the glory of your Name; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.Amen.
The office is closed this coming Monday, August 23. The office will reopen with normal Summer hours (9am-2pm Monday-Thursday) on Tuesday, August 24.
Help for Haiti
Our Haiti Team currently recommends donating to Partners in Health (www.pih.org) as a trustworthy target for resources. We are in contact with Fr. Milor, pastor at St. Luc's in Lazile. He reports that parishioners are safe but did not comment on structural damage. To take part in our ministry with Lazile, contact Margaret Pantridge at mpantridgeATverizon.net.
Lay Staff Vacations
Woody and Ali both return from their vacations on Tuesday, August 24.
Thank you, Marcia and Betsy, for the covering the office during their vacations!
Thank you from the Needham Community Council!
Loving our neighbors as Jesus teaches.
Thank you to CCN's Community Concerns Committee for this ministry.
Join them! Contact Joanne Neale at jmnealeATgmail.com
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Those Who Serve
We have opportunities for lay assistants to serve during worship throughout the year. If you haven’t been involved before, now is a great time to try it out! Sign up online here.
We started a Youtube playlist with clips of the sermons. Click play on the video to watch a previous Sunday's sermon or click here to view the Youtube playlist.
Lectio Divina on Wednesdays at 7pm through August 25
Join us on Zoom Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Contact either Claudia Yappor Heidi Fieldston if you have questions or are interested. ALL WELCOME! The last Lectio Divina is on Wednesday, August 25.
Bible Study Fall 2021
This Fall, Wednesday Bible Study will begin at the beginning with Genesis. We will spend September through May reading the text in order to understand how foundational this book is for the entire Old Testament.
Why does Genesis not even mention the people Israel until more than halfway through it? What is the purpose of stories about a flood, a tower, family feuds? What does it all mean to us as Christians? How does it apply to our world today?
Classes meet 10-11:30 AM and 7-8:30 PM. We understand that schedules vary, so weekly attendance is not a requirement. It is discussion-based which allows a wonderful exchange of ideas, a way to formulate your own understanding. Please join us. Depending on COVID restrictions we will meet in person, over Zoom, or in a hybrid model. Please contact Tracy Rubin if you’re interested.
Memorial Garden Care
Please consider volunteering a week or two this summer to help care for our lovely Sanctuary Garden. The tasks include light weeding, dead-heading and keeping walkways and benches clean. No watering or lawn care is required. Please contact Winnie or the officeto sign up. Your help is much appreciated!
Beyond the Parish
Bishop Curry encourages Americans to get vaccinated: "Do this one for the children"
From Bishop Curry: "The #COVIDVaccine saves lives. #igotmine to do my part to live out the Bible’s commandment to “Love your neighbor as yourself.” And I’m inviting my friends to share their own #igotmine stories." Watch the video message here.
Your faithful giving supports our mission and serves Christ in all persons, loving our neighbors as ourselves. Give online.
Help Support our neighbors and community during the pandemic
If you or someone in your family is in the hospital or in need of pastoral care, please call the church office so that our clergy or the Pastoral Response Ministry team may be notified and tend to the need.
The office number is (781) 444-1469, and you can reach Nick at ext. 113.
