Don’t miss our annual Blessing of the Animals service! On Sunday, September 10, bring your pet to a special outdoor worship. We’ll celebrate and bless our animal friends in a fun and sometimes a bit chaotic service. Basil, rosemary, oregano, chives, thyme, peppers, parsley and more…please feel free to help yourself to fresh herbs in […]
A Special After-Church Conversation: General Synod
Sunday, September 24, after worship Following our worship service, please join Heather Gonzalez and other members of the Justice and Love in Action Team for refreshments and a conversation about General Synod, with a particular focus on the resolutions and how we might respond to them.
Special Offering for September
UCC Special Appeal for Maui On August 8, the people of Hawaii woke to high winds from Hurricane Dora blowing across their islands. Within hours those winds turned deadly, fanning wildfires among the islands, leaving behind smoldering buildings and lost lives. The United Church of Christ has issued a special appeal to provide essential items […]
Special Announcement
Dear friends, With a mixture of sadness, gratitude, and respect, I am writing to let you know that Rick Seaholm is stepping down from his role as Commissioned Minister of Music. He has served us with amazing grace, passion and dedication for over 14 years. He has brought deep love for music and even deeper […]
Kermit’s Korner
Kermit says … learn about all the damage plastics can do! Over 11 million tons of plastic wind up in our oceans annually, which has resulted in about 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic debris in the ocean currently. This creates hazards for, poisons and kills the aquatic creatures dependent upon this ecosystem. These plastics degrade into tiny […]
Chat, Pray, Love
Adult Bible Study with Karen Nell Smith Sundays at 9:00 a.m. outside under the tent in front of the church, or in Sue Dickerman Hall All are welcome to join us on Sunday mornings each week as we gather to check in with each other, read the scripture for the upcoming Sunday morning service, reflect, share […]
Open Spirit Event
“The Buddhist Journey”—a Multi-Faith Collaborative evening Tuesday, September 12 at 7:00 p.m. in Edwards Hall Join Bhante Pannasiri from New England Buddhist Vihara, along with his colleague Jenn, who will describe the map they have created to convey the Buddhist journey toward enlightenment. “The Buddhist map serves as a visual representation of the inward journey […]
Open Spirit Classes
Please visit openspiritcenter.org for class descriptions and donation information. Strength without a Gym led by Donna Warren Mondays at 10:30 a.m., https://zoom.us/j/492794663; Password: open Meditation with the Masters led by Katherine McClean Mondays at 7:30 p.m., https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9886460206?; Password: 090367 Qi Gong / Tai Chi led by Kathleen Sakovitz Tuesdays and Thursdays at […]
True Biz Book Group
Monday Afternoon Book Group 4:00 p.m. on zoom with Karen Nell On Monday, August 14th, we begin True Biz: A Novel by Sara Novic. From Amazon’s review, “This is a story of sign language and lip-reading, disability and civil rights, isolation and injustice, first love and loss, and, above all, great persistence, daring, and […]
A mid-summer church picnic!
A mid-summer church picnic! Mark your calendar for Sunday afternoon, August 13h, when you’re invited to a church picnic at the home of Debbie Roy, Come for swimming, games, good food and summer fun with friends. Sign up here: Picnic! Watch for more details in weekly Edwards emails.