Welcome to Pilgrim Church of Duxbury
An Open & Affirming Congregation
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WORSHIP ALL VIRTUAL FOR SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
With an abundance of caution and the understanding that health is more precious than presence at the moment, we invite you to visit our Facebook page Pilgrim Church of Duxbury UCC or You Tube for the online service. No in person worship service this week.
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Good morning.
As I write this to you, our region is experiencing a healthy drop in Covid-19 cases. The days are becoming lighter. Spring is approaching and with that means more time outdoors. These have been anxious and trying times. And thankfully we know a God who promises to be present and active precisely in times when our plans unravel and our stamina is faltering, to give us new visions.
I have started to think about our travels over the past year through this pandemic, lamenting what we have lost, which is an important acknowledgement to healing and wholeness. And through it all I have seen how God has stirred us to grow in faith, hope and mission. This time has called us to be creative, flexible, and forgiving as a faith community. We have included new ways of worshiping, new ways of reaching out to the larger community, and new ways of convening disciples for connection and community-building. Thanks for riding the waves with us, and for being a church that is open to experimenting and learning right alongside us.
Over the next few weeks, I will be working on developing a re-entry plan, when safe to do so, which will include resuming worship indoors and outside, figuring out safe venues for Sunday School and Youth Groups, and (gasp) maybe even a fellowship gathering, like a Homecoming. It’s still a way off…but hope is a strong driver!
Our Sunday services will continue to be streamed on-line when we return, but we are looking forward to some FACE TIME! We will continue to communicate any changes or cancellations, so please make sure to watch for those messages as we get closer to each date.
My friends, it’s step by step, day by day, week by week. For the planners among us, myself being one of them, the uncertainty of tomorrow is difficult and exhausting. My prayer is that we will continue to place our trust in a God who leans in close, who understands our sighs before we’ve even put words to them. I pray that we can also continue lean into one another, and intentionally find ways to show Christ’s love to each other. Every person is carrying a lot these days; may we offer all the grace and gentleness that we can.
Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me or Rev John, Angelique and Melissa if you have any questions or concerns.
RB
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THE CHOSEN BIBLE STUDY Monday, March 1 at 10 AM
Join us for our Zoom Bible Study with Rev. Bill, watching the series THE CHOSEN on Monday, March 1 at 10 AM on Zoom.
You can jump in each session without worry of missing the previous videos.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 820 5812 7468
Passcode: 602230
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I woke up early one morning this week with a bright light showing through the window. The moon stood out cloud free, bright and beautiful, perfectly round in the sky, illuminating the window fully. I kept my eyes on it a bit, and fell back asleep.
Shortly after that I awoke to a serenade of doves just outside our window. Their songs were in unison and were very comforting.
I thank God for a wonderful, gentle way to begin the day. What are the sounds and sights you see each day that might help you find God's peace?
Blessings to you all.
Take care,
Rev. John
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Watch for more information!
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ZOOM “Sunday” School is today!
K–5 from 4:00 - 4:30
Check your email for links!
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Our food pantry is in need of a few items for distribution this Saturday, February 27.
Items can be dropped off in the narthex of the church Monday - Friday 9:00 - 3:00
Peanut butter, canned fruit and spaghetti sauce.
THANK YOU!
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PINE STREET INN ~ DESSERT TREATS NEEDED
Cookies, bars or brownies (homemade or store bought goodies) are needed for The Pine Street Inn. Lucy and Dwight will be delivering on February 26.
A table just inside the front door will be set up TODAY and tomorrow, Thursday February 25 for donations.
Thank you for your continued support!
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Super Saturday Registration is Open!
Registration Deadline: March 4, 2021
Thank you to our generous Sponsors:
Super Saturday is a two-day virtual workshop and networking event for lay and clergy, sponsored by the Southern New England Conference. Participants can choose from over 50 workshops covering a variety of topics related to church life, drop-in networking sessions, register for one-on-one professional coaching sessions, browse the virtual marketplace, and celebrate in worship.
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Meet our Keynote:
Rabbi Elan Babchuck
Elan Babchuck is a rabbi and an entrepreneur, and spends much of his time exploring the rich intersections between these two traditions, and the abundant possibilities therein. He is committed to leaving behind a world that is more compassionate, connected, and just, than the one he found, and - in pursuit of that commitment - he is the Founding Director of GLEAN Network, an incubator and network for faith leaders who seek to reimagine the role of religion in an ever-changing world yearning for meaning, belonging, and justice.
Whova
We will once again be using Whova as our event platform. We invite you to imagine Whova as our Conference Center and Lobby. When you enter your session, you will be directed to the presentation. Whova Online User Guide
If you are interested in taking a Whova tutorial, please sign up: Whova Tutorial
We will be offering Whova tutorials during the week of March 8th. Please sign up if you would like to attend. Please email Andrea Bellarosa - bellarosaa@sneucc.org with any questions.
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VACCINES
From the Duxbury Senior Center.
“We have an opportunity to book 50 seniors 75+ with Skin Esteem in Kingston on Saturday on 2/27. If you have not received your vaccine yet, and you are 75+, please contact us at 781-935-5774 ext. 5703 and leave your name, age, date of birth, phone number, and email address. We will contact you if we can book you an appointment.”
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CAMP ZOOM RALLY NIGHT
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 7 PM – 8:30 PM
Its time to start thinking about summer CAMP! The staff has been hard at work developing the possibilities for Camp this summer, looking at the protocols for safety to make sure CAMP is an awesome experience.
This will be our first year at Camp so I am sure you want to know more about it. On February 28th, we will be holding a CAMP RALLY on ZOOM, with the 4 other churches that have Youth Groups in the program, where you can ZOOM in and get a taste of the experience with staff, other campers and newcomers, music and all sorts of other chances to see what the excitement is all about as we recreate a day of Camp on line for you!
CAMP IS OPEN FOR ALL STUDENTS WHO HAVE GRADUATED 7th Grade UP TO GRADUATING SENIORS. Make plans now to ZOOM in! I will send out the address once I get it and join you!
Parents are welcome to join as well, a separate Parent Information ZOOM will follow on March 1.
I’m so excited to be back in this program and will be heading up with you for the week!
RB
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