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Lenten Soup and Hospitality Series Come and join us for a four part series on hospitality. We will explore the centrality of hospitality for Jesus life and ministry who intentionally acted as stranger, guest and host to transform lives and build community. As part of our series, we will learn practical skills to strengthen our ability to welcome others. These skills will focus on conversational practices that we can use in every aspect of our life whether at home, in the grocery store or at work. Learn to create hospitable conversational space that will keep conversations flowing, engaging and positive. The series begins with the Ash Wednesday service on Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30pm which will focus on Jesus’ unconditional welcome of us that can free us to face our struggles. All subsequent sessions will begin at 7:00pm with a simple meal of soup and bread. Session content will go from 7:30-9:00 p.m. If you would like to offer help with the meal, please contact Ute at ute.molitor@comcast.net or at 978-263-7387 . Session One : Wednesday, February 17th at 7:30pm Session Two: Wednesday, March 10 (Soup at 7:00pm and Session at 7:30pm) Session Three: Wednesday, March 24 (Soup at 7:00pm and Session at 7:30pm) Session Four: Wednesday, March 31 (Soup at 7:00pm and Session at 7:30pm) Film Night (optional): Saturday, March 27th – "As it is in Heaven" (see separate write-up)
Haiti Fundraiser Event Featuring Willie Sordillo and Friends and fine Haitian Cuisine February 27 Following the earthquake and multiple aftershocks, Haiti continues to be in need for major assistance in efforts to heal the sick and rebuild the nation. In order to keep the momentum of aid going, we will host a community wide fundraiser at the church. Willie Sordillo who brought in a marvelous band of musicians after the Katrina Hurricane disaster will once again gather friends to offer lively and creative music. We will also be offering food as part of the fundraiser, so bring the whole family for a meal and musical entertainment to benefit the people of Haiti. Childcare activities will be provided. All proceeds will benefit Partners in Health, the Boston based program founded by Paul Farmer, which operates health clinics in Haiti primarily run by Haitian physicians and nurses. The suggested donation will be $5 per person or $10 per family. Of course, extra donations will always be welcome. We will also collect items listed in a separate article in this Vestry News for health kits for earth quake survivors. If you would like to be involved in the planning and implementation (long haul or for the day), please look for sign-up sheets in the Old Sanctuary and/or contact: •Deb Gray (978-263-8101 or debgray48@verizon.net ) if you want to help with the food. Most of the food will be cooked in a board certified kitchen on the day of the event. Baked goods can be brought. •Mary Jane Jee (mjjee88@gmail.com ) and Molly Wong (molly@mollyanderic.com ) if you are willing to help with set-up and clean-up. •Jennifer Royce (jencondren@yahoo.com or 978-263-0707) or Ute (at 978-263-7387 or at ute.molitor@comcast.net ) if you want to help with publicity. Mark your calendars now for this fun and important community event and help us spread the word! th, 5-8pm
Second Annual Folk Coffeehouse Saturday, March 13, 7 – 9 p.m. Save the date! Nothing could be better than shaking off the dark winter chills and enjoying warm, gentle music in the Old Sanctuary with friends on a Saturday evening (7 - 9 p.m.). The Music Committee invites you to enjoy the many talents of our community and perhaps offer some talents of your own in a traditional folk "coffeehouse" setting. This event is intended to slow us down, warm us up, and bring us together as appreciators of music. Childcare will be offered. Please contact Peter Senghas (psenghas@yahoo.com or 978-263-5508) if you would like to participate of if you have a question about this event.
Hospitality Film Night Film Night on March 27th On Saturday, March 27th, at 7:00 p.m., we will show the Swedish film "As It Is In Heaven" as a wonderful and inspiring example of what becomes possible when people truly welcome each other. This is a must for music lovers! Be advised that the movie contains some violence and nudity (not rated). The film is in Swedish with English subtitles. Here is the basic storyline without giving anything away: Daniel grows up in a small town in northern Sweden. He lives there with his mother (his father died when he was small) who decides to move when Daniel’s life is made miserable by several bullies. Daniel’s dream is to help other people experience the beauty of music. He becomes a world famous conductor but quits his career after suffering a heart attack. He decides to move back to the little town to live a quiet life, hoping no one will remember who he was. They do know who he has become! After much prompting, Daniel decides to accept the invitation to conduct the choir in the small village church. As he and the choir work to find harmony while also nurturing individual voices, relationships and lives are transformed in unexpected ways. This film is shown as part of the Lenten Soup and Hospitality Series but everyone is invited to come to the film night!
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Upcoming Events
Date Time Event Place 2/11 7:00 PM Power of Gratitude Old Sanctuary 2/14 11:15 AM Bereavement Support Ute's Office 2/17 7:30 PM Lenten Soup Old Sanctuary 2/25 7:00 PM Power of Gratitude Old Sanctuary 2/27 5:00 PM Haiti Fundraiser Old Sanctuary 3/5-7 5:00 PM Women's Retreat The Barbara C. Harris Center 3/10 7:30 PM Lenten Soup Old Sanctuary 3/13 7:00 PM Folk Coffeehouse Old Sancuary 3/24 7:30 PM Lenten Soup Old Sanctuary 3/27 7:00 PM Film Night Old Sanctuary 3/31 7:30 PM Lenten Soup Old Sanctuary 4/11 4:30 PM Music Sunday Sanctuary 6/3 7:05 PM Red Sox Outing Fenway Park
Power of Gratitude Workshop Extending Thanksgiving Beyond November Date: Four Thursday evenings this winter:
January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25 Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Despite many scripture verses that encourage and instruct us to be thankful, we tend to notice what is wrong more than we see what is right. Your perspective determines the quality of your life and your relationships. This will be a thought-provoking and practical four-session workshop. Through discussion, reading, writing, audiovisuals and fun exercises you will build new "appreciation muscles". By learning to focus your attention on the blessings in your life, your joy will increase and your relationships improve. Andy Migner, M.S.W. , will be leading this workshop. Led by the spirit to live a grateful life, she loves to share what she is learning with others. This workshop was inspired by the Talent Parable Project. The cost of the workshop is $50. The proceeds will go to the youth mission trip. Register by contacting Andy Migner, directly or by phone or email: andy@mayallbepeaceful.com/978-635-9847.
UCCB Women’s Retreat
March 5-7, 2010 A time to retreat, refresh, reflect and renew for women
CHOCOLATE FOR LENT
Have you ever given something up for Lent? Has this practice allowed you to be more open to God’s presence and desire for you? Or has it felt more like an exercise in self denial that only brought frustration and distance from God? Using the provocative and delightful film, Chocolat, scripture, small and large group discussion with time for rest and reflection, we will spend the weekend exploring the possibilities God has in store for us when we look more deeply into what separates us from one another and what draws us closer together. Whether you are a chocolate lover or not, come join us for a weekend of film, friends, and fun and explore how your Lenten practices might open you to a deeper sense of God’s love and presence. Deadline to Register: Sunday, February 14, 2010 Electronic Registration Form : http://www.boxboroughucc.org/vestrynews/2010WomensRetreatRegForm.pdf Retreat coordinators: Ginny Haskins haskinsv@verizon.net or 978 263-0194 Jennifer Royce jenroyce23@gmail.com or 978 263-0707 Ginny Harris waldenwalker@gmail.com or 978 263-8923
2010 Music Sunday Concert April 11th at 4:30 INVITATION FOR SINGERS AND MUSICIANS! This year the Music Sunday Concert is scheduled for Sunday, April 11 at 4:30 in the afternoon. Mark your calendars for this special concert! Musicians and singers of all ages are invited to join in this special musical concert. Here is an opportunity to perform a solo, duet, or more! Involve the entire family to play an instrument and/or sing a song together. Invite musical friends to join in the fun. All are welcomed. Please see sign-up sheet in the Vestry for more details. Contact Gloria Roe 978-264-0052 , Gloria_roe@comcast.com or Cindy Erickson at 978-266-8954 for more information about how you can participate in this special musical program.
Don't miss our annual congregational Red Sox outing! Thursday, June 3, 7:05 pm We have 46 seats reserved for Thursday, June 3rd at 7:05 P.M. at Fenway Park against the Oakland A's. The cost per ticket is $52 in the Right Field. If you would like to donate more towards tickets for those who are not able to purchase them, please let us know. If you would like to reserve tickets, please call Sandy Connor at 978-264-1954.
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