Sunday Morning Bible Discussion
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We gather every Sunday from 8 – 9:00 am to study scripture and reflect on how God’s word informs our living today. Instead of following a curriculum, we simply choose a book of the Bible and read it out loud together, pausing as we do to reflect on what the text is saying and how it may impact our lives today. No previous Bible study or Biblical literacy is needed. Come every Sunday or come when you can. All are welcome. We are holding Bible study at this time so as to not conflict with choir rehearsal at 9:00 a.m. Please consider making a morning of it – Bible Study, Choir and then worship!
Wednesday Morning Bible Study/Exploring the Bible
Living Water Prayer Service
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On Wednesday mornings from 7:30 – 8:15 am we gather in the small chapel off the sanctuary for prayer. This time of prayer called “Living Water” is based on the passage in John’s Gospel where Jesus encounters the Samaritan women at the well (John 4:14). It gives us an opportunity to drink in the stillness of the peace and presence of God so that we will be filled and will not thirst as we go into the busyness of our weeks. We begin with 20 minutes of centering/meditative silence afterwards we light candles of prayers for celebrations and/or concerns we may have.
Lunch Bunch
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The third Wednesday of every month, the Lunch Bunch gathers from 12:00 – 1:30 for a time of conversation and fellowship. Most months we meet at church in the reception room but several times a year we will head out to explore some place new, like our excursion to the Mary Wakefield Estate in Milton pictured here. Lunch is provided. If you are interested in attending please be in touch with Pastor Stacy at [email protected] or call 617-965-3893
Wellspring
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In 2017, we will focus on the topic: “Peace Like a River — Finding Balance in an Edgy World.” Based on suggestions from several of our participants, this theme has emerged, particularly as we find our footing in shifting times. Using Scriptures and the metaphor of water, we will explore ways to stay on course, individually and collectively.
Please note the following schedule: FEB. 15 Check-in; Introduction of module; MAR. 15 Finding balance in the midst of fractured politics; APR. 19 Finding balance in our home life, MAY 17 Finding balance in the workplace, JUN 21 Summing Up; Spiritual Practices
We trust that we can support one another in this regard with our stories and our epiphanies. We start with a simple meal at 6:30 PM. Food contributions are welcome.
Book Group
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BOOK GROUP will meet on FEB. 28 — last Tuesday of the month, 7 – 8:30 PM at the reception room. We will be discussing Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. This book will be congruent with Black History month in February. Bryan Stevenson is the founder of Equal Justice Initiative that advocates for African American inmates who have been unjustly incarcerated and assigned to death row. It is a moving memoir , as well as a call for reforms in the penal system. Stevenson, born to poverty in Delaware, is a graduate of a Christian University and of Columbia, Oxford, and Harvard Law. He has been featured in Ted Talks (www.ted.com) .
Java Gents
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Java Gents is an informal monthly breakfast hour for the men of the UCW congregation. It provides friendly fellowship and mutual support to the men.. Buz Bedford cooks up a full, hot breakfast. Jay O’Beirne hosts the lively discussion of timely topics, and personal goings on among the men.
While Java gents usually meets the third Friday of each month in the church reception room at 7am in February the men will gather on Thursday evening the 16th at 6:30 for a hearty BBQ
All Church Retreat
Coming away together to share in fun, learning and the beauty of God’s good creation is now a regular part of our life at UCW. Our next all church retreat is scheduled for October 20-22, 2017 at Rolling Ridge Conference and Retreat Center in North Andover, MA.
Waban Health Worship
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On the third Thursday of the month UCW and the Waban Health and Rehabilitation Center (located in Waban Square behind the Waban Market) hold a shared service in the activity room at Waban Health at 10:30 a.m. We sing, reflect on scripture, pray and partake of communion together. This is a Spirit filled time of loving fellowship and praise filled worship. Everyone is welcome. Please see Pastor Stacy for details.