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Casting Call: The Role of a Lifetime

Luke 15:11-32b

Rev. Peter Strobel

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Worship Highlights

Worship Leader: Erin Griffith
Candidating Sunday for Rev. Peter Strobel
Friends of the Homeless of the South Shore Executive Director, Herb Newell

This Sunday: Congregational meeting immediately following worship

If you are a member of the church, please plan to stay after worship this Sunday to participate in the discussion and vote to call the Rev. Peter Strobel as Associate Pastor.

Congregational Meeting Agenda

Presentation + discussion with FHSS Executive Director Herb Newell at 9:00am this Sunday

Join us to hear from Herb Newell, Executive Director of Friends of the Homeless South Shore (FHSS), as he shares insights about:

FHSS's mission to assist families transitioning from homelessness
Current initiatives and focus areas
Services provided and future plans

Herb will also deliver a Mission Moment during worship, highlighting FHSS's impact. As longtime supporters, we view FHSS as cherished friends and partners in extending Jesus’s love to our neighbors. Enjoy light refreshments as we gather.

Kids preparing special coffee hour

Church kids are invited to join us this Sunday at 9:00 am to prep a special coffee hour for the congregation and our new associate pastor. At worship, they'll start with their families and then head to church school. If you can't come early, we need help before and after the service too! Questions? Reach out to jenny.

Crib Room coverage this week

We're thrilled to see so many little ones among us once more! This week, our crib room will be open during the service. Feel free to drop off your littles if you'd like. With the growing demand, we're considering regular staffing for the crib room. In the meantime, remember that the library and crib room are always available with parental supervision, and you can still enjoy the service from there. Interested in volunteering? Let jenny know!

Explorers in May | Day + time change

Explorers will meet to do the meal packing event on Saturday May 4 from 12pm to 2 pm with Outreach New England. This will be in place of our usual Sunday meeting.

Family Mother’s Day brunch at UCC Norwell | Sunday, May 12 | 11am-1pm

Join us after worship to celebrate all who have been “mother-figures” in our lives. An assortment of brunch food items, including gluten-free, will be provided by our own “dad-figure-chefs!” Bring the whole family. Reservations close Monday, May 6, so kindly RSVP today!

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Spring clean up at Rehoboth House | Service opportunity

Come join the fun Saturday, May 11 and help with spring cleanup at this family shelter in Norwell. The shelter maintains transitional housing for families in need. We will help spruce up the grounds, do some gardening, perhaps some touch-up painting along with general clean up. The director will be there to help and show us what is needed. Tools are provided but feel free to bring your own, including work gloves if you’d like. Children are welcome with the supervision of an adult.

For more information click the button below. If you have questions, contact Melissa Crichton or call at 617-276-4729.

Rehoboth House service opportunity

Could you help with serving at our family Mother’s Day brunch?

We still need a couple more folks to help with serving at our Sunday, May 12 brunch immediately following worship. Please contact Steve Schlueter if you can help.

Meal packing with the Outreach Program | May 4, 12:00-2:00pm

All 20 volunteer spots with the Outreach Program to help pack nutritious meals for food pantries on the South Shore are full, but if you are interested in being placed on a waitlist, please email Alison Demong. This opportunity is funded through the generous bequest of June Breckenridge.

Living Hope Farms, a Jasmine Grace Ministry | Service opportunity

It’s a spring cleanup weekend in New Hampshire! Saturday May 4, 10:00am-4:00pm and Sunday, May 5, 10 :00am-3:00pm. Come for just one day or both. Bring the whole family! If you have questions or wish to carpool, contact Cathy Huycke by email or phone at 617-688-3997.

Service weekend in New Hampshire

Habitat goes to Kauai, Hawaii

Are you interested in visiting Garden Island while helping those in need of housing on Kauai Hawaii? The past two years we have had a group travel to Kauai. The group came from multiple Churches and included a contingent from UCC Norwell. We are planning a trip this fall from 9/28/2024 to 10/6/2024. We will stay at Habitat provided housing. (shared rooms) It is a fun experience while also doing good. Connect with John Galvin at church or email him for details.

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