Intergenerational Worship: Ephesians 4:1-5 We will commission our Lenten “pew partners” as we honor the promises we make to one another in our baptism and blessing ceremonies. This intergenerational service will include lots of participation from our children and youth, and a reaffirmation of our baptisms.
Ash Wednesday
A Lenten Devotion by Debbie Clark Lo, I am with you always, even to the ends of the earth. Matthew 28:20b When I was a teenager, my church, Emmaus United Church of Christ in Vienna, Virginia, established a new tradition. At the suggestion of the pastor, the Youth Group took responsibility for planning and leading […]
Ash Wednesday 2019
11:00am: Join us in the sanctuary for a simple, reflective service as we enter into the season of Lent. Followed by a simple, joyous soup lunch in Susan P. Dickerman Hall. 7:00 pm: Our confirmands and mentors will share in leading an evening Ash Wednesday service at Plymouth Church, involving prayer stations.
One Great Hour of Sharing
Sunday, March 31 The Board of Wider Mission will be taking a special collection for One Great Hour of Sharing. When you participate in the offering you become a partner in the refugee, disaster relief, and community development efforts of the United Church of Christ. Envelopes will be included in the March 31 bulletin and […]
Family Homelessness Annual Forum
Sunday, March 24 at 2:00pm Trinitarian Congregational Church in Concord Join the Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness for their fourteenth annual forum. In Massachusetts, 200,000 families spend more than 50% of their income on housing. One event can propel them on a course toward eviction. Come hear stories of three mothers who experienced homelessness […]
Intergenerational Trivia
Saturday, April 6 at 3:00pm Rick Seaholm, our commissioned minister of music and trivia specialist, will host our game, which will feature intergenerational teams competing for a grand prize! Rick is preparing questions that will draw upon the wisdom of people from every age group—so your team needs you! Sign up here and start studying! […]
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, March 5, 5:30-7:00pm in Edwards Hall Please join us for an all-you-can-eat pancake supper for all ages! Bring your favorite fruit topping, bacon, or sausage to share. We hope to see you there!
Our Intergenerational Community
Dear Friends, We live in a culture that increasingly separates people by age groups. Children (and adults) play sports with others in their own age group. Senior housing, while offering many benefits, can isolate older adults from other groups. As our society becomes more mobile, many grandparents find themselves far away from their grandchildren. We […]
March Bible Study
The Wednesday evening Bible Study will meet on March 13 and 27 to continue our study of the Gospel According to Luke. We will gather at 4:45pm for a light supper, and at 5:15 for study. All are welcome!
Lenten Devotionals 2019
Connecting Generations: Nurturing a Spirituality of Intergenerational Relationships Throughout the season of Lent, we will offer a daily devotional, through email, Facebook, our website and in print (copies will be available for pick-up each Sunday). We need your creativity to make this happen! Please consider submitting a reflection in the form of a prayer, poem, […]