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Friday, October 25, 2024

Greetings UCCB,

 

Please join us Sunday when we welcome back Reverends Richard and Jill Eden returning from their travels.


We will also have a collection for the UCC Neighbors in Need offering. Neighbors in Need is a special mission offering that supports works of justice and compassion in the United States and abroad. Two-thirds of the Neighbors In Need receipts support program initiatives and direct grants offered through the UCC's Justice and Witness Ministries. For more information about the NIN mission go to https://www.ucc.org/neighbors-in-need-special-mission-offering/.


See you on Sunday!

Worship

Sunday, October 25th, 2024 at 9:30 am

In person at UCCB also via Zoom


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Join Zoom Meeting:



https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88306753408?pwd=V1gwZUtYL05JeVU2WklHWGtUWExGdz09

 

Meeting ID: 883 0675 3408

Passcode: 7387

 

Please note: our worship services are streamed live via Zoom and recorded for posting on Facebook and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh1ayswOH7Ta7LYVK-BcAyA).

 

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SERMON SHAPING or TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY RESUMES


On Tuesdays at 10am, you are invited to a lively and far-ranging conversation with the Pastors on the scripture for the coming Sunday.

 

On Tuesday, Oct 29, we will discuss the lessons for Sunday, November 3



24th Sunday after Pentecost: Ruth 1:18; Psalm 146; Hebrews 9:11-14; Mark 12:28-34

 

The meeting opens at 9:45 for visiting. Please join us. The Zoom link is:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81402428901

Passcode: 7387

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Pastoral Search Update

 

The Pastoral Search committee is hard at work in the search for our next settled pastor. Since the committee was commissioned by the congregation a little over a month ago, we have received a total of eight profiles.

We have held first interviews with five of them, of whom four will be scheduled for follow-up interviews. We have also reviewed many hours of recorded sermons. The candidates we have spoken with so far are all from Massachusetts or adjacent states, but have a wide variety of experience. We have had some amazing conversations and are excited about the process.

 It’s too early to tell yet whether our next minister is among the current crop of candidates, but we are hopeful. We wish we could share more information with you, but we hope you understand the need for confidentiality. Please feel free to speak with any member of the committee, but understand we may not be able to answer all your questions.

 Your search committee:

Sue Appleton, Brian Davis, Ellen Hickey, Kellie Senghas, Todd Waddington, and Larry Wellington (chair)

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CPO Holiday Gift Bag Program: Volunteers Needed

 

UCCB has generously supported the Concord Prison Outreach Holiday Gift Bag Program for many years via donations. The program provides a bag of simple gifts for people incarcerated in the Massachusetts prison system. While Faith in Action will be asking for your donations again this December to support the program, we also are encouraging people to sign up to assemble the gift bags. 

There are openings in October and November for volunteers to work a two-hour shift at one of several local churches, filling and tying the bags and boxing up supplies. I (Glynis) have done this for several years, and it’s very rewarding. If you would like to join me on October 26 from 10am-12pm at the Congregational Church of Littleton, or if another date or time works better for you, please sign up here. Questions? Contact glynis.hamel@gmail.com. Thank you!

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HATS FOR THE HOMELESS

 

In spite of the recent mild weather, winter will eventually arrive and there will be a need for our annual collection. We ask for not only hats but scarves, gloves, mittens, and socks in all sizes, either bought or handmade. The collection goes to The Worcester Fellowship and is very much appreciated.

The collection basket will be in the church lobby after the Merrie Christmas Fair, so plenty of time to make or buy something!

For more information, contact marchmont922@gmail.com.


UCCB Sponsors Community Documentary Film

 

Mark your calendars for Tuesday, November 19 from 6 - 9:30pm. The Town of Acton is hosting a screening of the documentary film, “Who We Are: A Chronicle of Racism in America” at the Fine Arts Theatre in Maynard. UCCB is co-sponsoring the event, and is supporting the effort with a $100 donation. Hope to see you there!

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Check out the upcoming WEDNESDAY FAIR FLASHES to see how you can help! Let's support these hard-working table chairs as we share our talents and treasures. Here's the latest info:

Crafters Invitation for the Ornament Table

It's not too late to join us for ornament making, first Wednesday of the month in the Gathering Room at 10am. We also have kits, supplies and ideas if you want to create at home. For more info contact Gloria Roe gloria.a.roe@gmail.com or 978-502-9625 or Linda Morse kcmorese@verizon.net 978-266-2836.

 

We need your help filling the BAKE TABLE!

You can help by baking and freezing those yummy cookies, pies, cakes, tea breads, etc. Remember to label your items and note if they contain nuts, or are soy or gluten free. Please drop off the night before or early 8:45am fair day. Contact Suzanne Boyden sueboyden54@gmail.com

 

Jewelry Donations accepted!

There will be a basket left in the gathering room for donations the beginning of November. However, we would happily accept donations before that time. Please call Mary Rohwer (978-621-9705) or Dianne Jaworski (978-263-0762) for pickup or with any questions.

 

Greens Table

If you have any of these items below, the Greens table could use: Old wooden sleds and toboggans Old wooden window shutters, Old skates - any size or color (no plastic parts please), Wooden skis and bamboo ski poles, Old buckets, Old wooden or metal boxes - any size Baskets - any size Fresh cedar or juniper cuttings.Please contact Anne Chandler, annechandler@masslogic.com or text/call 978-808-4316) if you have anything you would like to donate, thank you!

 

Attic Treasures

Save those treasures in good, clean working condition! Ideally drop them off starting Thursday Nov 21 at Town Hall. Drop off earlier Weds Nov 20 can be arranged by contacting Kellie Senghas ktsenghas@gmail.com


We take: household goods, kitchenware, small appliances, electronics, toys, games, sporting goods, linens, office supplies/equipment, tools, luggage. We cannot take: clothing, shoes, curtain hardware, used pet items, medical equipment

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PERSONS TO BE REMEMBERED ON ALL SAINTS

Next Sunday, November 3, we will observe “All Saints Sunday” when our congregation remembers those in our lives who have died. We will include the names of loved ones who have died in the past year in the prayers of the church. Please contact one of the ministers or the church office to give us names by Thursday, October 31, so we may include the names of those the congregation wishes to remember on Sunday, November 3.

Want to learn more... click the links below!

 

Vestry Newsletters    Church Calendar

Visit Our Website    Join Our Mailing List


Or send us an email:


Revs. Jill & Richard Edens - uccbpastor@gmail.com

Church office - boxborochurch@verizon.net

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