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Tue03Nov2015
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Sun08Nov2015
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Sun08Nov2015
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Sun08Nov2015
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Mon09Nov20155:30 pmWesley Methodist, 114 Main St. Worcester, MA
Volunteer with United at the Carty Food Cupboard.
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Tue10Nov2015
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Sun15Nov2015
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Mon16Nov20157:00 pmMerriman Chapel
Ariel has spent the past two years in the Middle East on a joint appointment with the Global Ministries Board (DoC) and UCC. She has worked in Israel and Palestine with the Joint Christian Committee, the Lebanon Office of the Dept. of Services for Palestinian Refugees and the Middle East Council of Churches.
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Sun22Nov2015
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Sun22Nov2015
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Sun29Nov2015
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Sun06Dec2015
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Sun06Dec201511:45 amMerriman Chapel
Please join us on December 6th to learn how we can receive and support folks as they look to settle here with their families.
There are always some folks in congregations who have this work on their heart. R.A.I.C. offers many ways for congregations to engage either individually or as a church group. “The multi-cultural richness of our communities and the social needs to sustain this is an honest challenge and opportunity in hard but important social work.” Says Pastor Greg Buchanan who brought some of his High School members to Boston to engage with R.I.A.C.
A light lunch will be offered while we listen to and engage with Miriam around the critical work of resettlement. Worship service is from 10:30 am – 11:30am and all are welcome if you care to join us. If not come along for 11:45 am…… lunch will be ready! Parking is available across the street from the church.
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Tue08Dec2015
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Sun13Dec2015
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Mon14Dec20155:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sun20Dec2015
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Thu24Dec2015
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Sun27Dec2015
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Sun03Jan2016
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Sun10Jan2016Plan to stay after church this Sunday for our first “Spirit, Story, Spark!!!” gathering! We’ll have delicious home-made soup and desserts (made by the Community and Fellowship Ministry and friends) and time to reflect on ways the Spirit has moved through United, and to talk about the Story we are are writing ~ all of which will Spark us going forward! United has a rich and wonderful history and our stories are part of that history ~ and clear evidence of the on-going work of the Spirit. We have events planned through the winter and spring as part of “Spirit, Story, Spark” and hope you’ll be part of them!
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Sun10Jan201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
The Baptism of Christ
First Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 43:1-7 Psalm 29
Acts 8:14-17 Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 -
Sun17Jan201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
Second Sunday after Epiphany
Isaiah 62:1-5 Psalm 36:5-10
1 Corinthians 12:1-11 John 2:1-11 -
Sun24Jan201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
Third Sunday after Epiphany
Nehemiah 8:1-3, 5-6, 8-10 Psalm 19
1 Corinthians 12:12-31a Luke 4:14-21 -
Sun31Jan201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
Fourth Sunday after Epiphany
Jeremiah 1:4-10 Psalm 71:1-6
1 Corinthians 13:1-13 Luke 4:21-30 -
Sun07Feb201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
Communion Sunday; Soup and Spark lunch after church
Last Sunday after Epiphany/Transfiguration Exodus 34:29-35 Psalm 99 2 Corinthians 3:12—4:2 Luke 9:28-36 [37-43]
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Mon08Feb20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Wed10Feb2016
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Sun14Feb201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
First Sunday in Lent Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Psalm 91:1-2, 9-16 Romans 10:8b-13 Luke 4:1-13
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Wed17Feb20167:00 pmMerriman Chapel
The season of Lent invites us into deeper reflection and prayer ~ to intentionally bring our attention back to our life with God. During Lent, we will offer weekly gatherings on Wednesday evenings. We will use "Everything is Grace" as the basis for our prayer and conversation.
The Spiritual Life and Diaconate Ministry has ordered copies of "Everything is Grace: Reflections for Lent 2016", one for each household. "Everything is Grace" is published by Pax Christi USA, the Catholic peace and justice organization, and contains reflections for individual and group use focusing on the daily readings throughout the season. Copies of the booklet will be available at church by early February.
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Sun21Feb201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
Second Sunday in Lent Genesis 15:1-12, 17-18 Psalm 27 Philippians 3:17—4:1 Luke 13:31-35 or Luke 9:28-36
Pick Up Choir
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Wed24Feb20166:00 pmMerriman Chapel
The season of Lent invites us into deeper reflection and prayer ~ to intentionally bring our attention back to our life with God. During Lent, we will offer weekly gatherings on Wednesday evenings. We will use "Everything is Grace" as the basis for our prayer and conversation.
The Spiritual Life and Diaconate Ministry has ordered copies of "Everything is Grace: Reflections for Lent 2016", one for each household. "Everything is Grace" is published by Pax Christi USA, the Catholic peace and justice organization, and contains reflections for individual and group use focusing on the daily readings throughout the season. Copies of the booklet will be available at church by early February.
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Sun28Feb201610:00 amMerriman Chapel
Isaiah 55:1-9 Psalm 63:1-8 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 Luke 13:1-9
Financial Annual meeting after worship.
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Wed02Mar2016
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Sun06Mar201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Communion Sunday. Rev. Kelly Gallagher preaching. Third installment of "Spirit, Story, Spark" luncheon after worship.
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Wed09Mar2016
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Sun13Mar2016
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Mon14Mar20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sun20Mar2016
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Thu24Mar20167:00 pmMerriman Chapel
Our prayers around Christ’s table on Maundy Thursday will join the prayers of our sisters and brothers around the world - all of us remembering the holy night when Jesus served and loved those he knew would soon betray him; the holy night when he commanded us to love one another.
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Fri25Mar201612:00 pmMerriman Chapel
On Good Friday, we gather at the foot of the cross, remembering the hours Jesus was on the cross...remembering our own complicity in the sin and brokenness of our world, even as we hear Jesus’ words of forgiveness.
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Sun27Mar2016
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Sun03Apr201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Who says the Sunday after Easter is "low Sunday"?!?! Not us!! Join us for a special worship service using liturgy from the Celtic tradition ~ with music by the Jolly Beggars! Wear green - even if you're not Irish (!) and celebrate Creation!
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Wed06Apr201610:00 am
All knitters or anyone who would like to learn are welcome. Meets the second Wednesday of each month. FOR APRIL LOCATION ONLY IS: JOANNA PICKERING'S RESIDENCE.
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Sun10Apr201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Third Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:1-6 [7-20] Psalm 30 Revelation 5:11-14 John 21:1-19
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Mon11Apr20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Wed13Apr201610:00 am
All knitters or anyone who would like to learn are welcome. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. FOR APRIL ONLY, MEETINGS ARE AT JOANNA PICKERING RESIDENCE.
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Sun17Apr201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:36-43 Psalm 23 Revelation7:9-17 John 10:22-30
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Wed20Apr201610:00 am
All knitters or anyone who would like to learn are welcome. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. FOR APRIL ONLY, MEETINGS ARE AT JOANNA PICKERING RESIDENCE.
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Sun24Apr201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 11:1-18 Psalm 148 Revelation 21:1-6 John 13:31-35
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Wed27Apr201610:00 am
All knitters or anyone who would like to learn are welcome. Meets the second Wednesday of every month. FOR APRIL ONLY, MEETINGS ARE AT JOANNA PICKERING RESIDENCE.
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Sun01May201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:9-15, Ps 67, Rev 21_10, 22-22:5
John 14:23-39 or John 5:1-9 -
Wed04May201610:00 am
All knitters or anyone who would like to learn are welcome. For the month of MAY will meet at Nancy McMillan's residence.
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Sun08May201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Seventh Sunday of Easter
Acts 16:16-34, Ps 97, Rev 22-22:14, 16-17,20-21
John 17:20-26 -
Mon09May20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Wed11May201610:00 am
All knitters or anyone who would like to learn are welcome. For the month of MAY will meet at Nancy McMillan's residence.
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Sun15May201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Pentecost Sunday
Acts 2:1-21 or Gen 11:1-19, Ps 104:24-34, 35b
Rom 8:14-17 or Acts 2:1-21
John 14:8-17, (25-27) -
Sun22May2016
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Sun29May201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Second Sunday after Pentecost
1 Kings 18:20-21, (22-29), 30-39
Ps 96 or
1 Kings 8:22-23, 41-43
Psalm 96:1-9
Gal 1:1-12
Luke 7:1-10 -
Sun05Jun2016
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Sun05Jun2016Following WorshipMerriman Chapel
Many people equate Christianity with the Religious Right and assume that all Christians share its beliefs and values on issues like biblical inerrancy, gay rights, abortion, creationism, to name only a few. At United we know there is another way to understand and practice Christianity. It’s not enough to say we don’t agree with the Religious Right, though. We need to be able to articulate positively what we do believe. So mark your calendar and plan to join us after worship each Sunday in June for a lively and enlightening conversation on how Progressive Christians understand God, the Bible, and Jesus, and how we put our understanding into practice.
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Sun12Jun201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
1 Kings 21:1-10 [11-14] 15- 21a
Psalm 5:1-8
Galatians 2:15-21
Luke 7:36—8:3 -
Sun12Jun2016Following WorshipMerriman Chapel
Many people equate Christianity with the Religious Right and assume that all Christians share its beliefs and values on issues like biblical inerrancy, gay rights, abortion, creationism, to name only a few. At United we know there is another way to understand and practice Christianity. It’s not enough to say we don’t agree with the Religious Right, though. We need to be able to articulate positively what we do believe. So mark your calendar and plan to join us after worship each Sunday in June for a lively and enlightening conversation on how Progressive Christians understand God, the Bible, and Jesus, and how we put our understanding into practice.
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Mon13Jun20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sun19Jun201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
1 Kings 19:1-4 [5-7] 8-15a
Psalm 42 and 43
Galatians 3:23-29
Luke 8:26-39 -
Sun19Jun2016Following WorshipMerriman Chapel
Many people equate Christianity with the Religious Right and assume that all Christians share its beliefs and values on issues like biblical inerrancy, gay rights, abortion, creationism, to name only a few. At United we know there is another way to understand and practice Christianity. It’s not enough to say we don’t agree with the Religious Right, though. We need to be able to articulate positively what we do believe. So mark your calendar and plan to join us after worship each Sunday in June for a lively and enlightening conversation on how Progressive Christians understand God, the Bible, and Jesus, and how we put our understanding into practice.
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Sun26Jun201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14
Psalm 77:1-2, 11-20
Galatians 5:1, 13-25
Luke 9:51-62 -
Sun03Jul2016
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Sun10Jul2016
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Sun17Jul2016
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Sun24Jul2016
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Sun31Jul2016
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Sun07Aug201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Isaiah 1:1, 10-20
Psalm 50:1-8, 22-23
Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16
Luke 12:32-40 -
Sun14Aug2016
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Sun21Aug2016
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Sun28Aug201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Jeremiah 2:4-13
Psalm 81:1, 10-16
Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16
Luke 14:1, 7-14 -
Sun04Sep2016
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Sun11Sep2016
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Sun11Sep201612:00 PM - 6:00 PMEmerson Brook's Farm ~ Annual Church Picnic
Annual Church Picnic ~ noon to 6pm
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Mon12Sep20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sun18Sep2016
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Sun25Sep201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Jeremiah 32:1-3a, 6-15
Psalm 91:1-6, 14-16
1 Timothy 6:6-19
Luke 16:19-31 -
Sun02Oct201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Lamentations 1:1-6
Lamentations 3:19-26 or 2
Timothy 1:1-14
Luke 17:5-10 -
Sun02Oct2016
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Sun09Oct2016
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Sun09Oct2016
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Sun16Oct2016
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Sun16Oct2016
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Mon17Oct20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sat22Oct2016Sun23Oct2016
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Sun23Oct2016
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Sun30Oct201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
The MACUCC offers trained facilitators to come to churches to lead “Sacred Conversations on Race”: looking at racial tensions through the lens of our faith. Our Mission and Outreach Ministry has arranged for the Rev. Cindy Maybeck, a MACUCC facilitator, to come to United on Sunday October 30th, to preach during worship and to lead our conversation in a program after church. The program is best described as follows:
Through the narrative of a recent event, we will seek to engage the conversation of race in our society. We will begin with feeling - humanizing the often dehumanized story that is stripped by media of its very real content and relationship to our lives. Only then will we move into thinking about the circumstances and realities of race today. Finally, we will open the door to action - briefly beginning a conversation that will then be yours to bring into your life.
We welcome Cindy to our pulpit on the 30th as well as being our facilitator for the program. Cindy is the founder of Spirit Story ministry, and designs original presentations blending scripture telling and storytelling as a way to bring God’s word to life and to inspire the church to move forward in faith with hope and joy. She served as pastor for 14 years at Trinity Church in Northborough and 10 years at Bethany Christian United Parish in Worcester.
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Sun06Nov201610:30 amMerriman Chapel
Haggai 1:15b-2:9
Psalm 145:1-5, 17-21
2 Thessalonians 2:1-5, 13-17
Luke 20:27-38 -
Mon07Nov2016
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Sun13Nov2016
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Mon14Nov20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sun20Nov2016
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Sun20Nov201612:00 pmMerriman Chapel
Thanksgiving Potluck
To be held after church on Sunday, November 20th. This popular annual meal and get-together draws a happy crowd, so save the date.
~Community & Fellowship Committee
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Sun27Nov2016
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Sun04Dec2016
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Sun11Dec2016
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Mon12Dec20165:30 pmWesley Methodist Church, Worcester
Our congregation has supported Carty Cupboard, which helps feed hundreds of downtown Worcester residents, for almost 4 years now. It is a wonderful ministry, and everyone who has served there has found it to be very rewarding. New volunteers are especially welcome, and will work with members of United's team.
For more information, contact Tim Camp or the United office.
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Sun18Dec2016
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Sat24Dec20165:30 pmSSW Gallery
Isaiah 62:6-12
Psalm 97
Titus 3:4-7
Luke 2: [1-7] 8-20 -
Sun25Dec2016
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Sun01Jan2017
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Sun08Jan2017
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Sun15Jan2017
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Sun22Jan2017
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Sun29Jan2017
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Mon30Jan20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun05Feb201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Isaiah 58:1-9a [9b-12]
Psalm 11s:1-9[10]
1 Corinthians 2:1-12 [13-16]
Matthew 5:13-20 -
Sun12Feb201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Deuteronomy 30:15-20
Psalm 119:1-8
1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Matthew 5:21-37 -
Sun19Feb201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun26Feb2017
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Mon27Feb20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun05Mar2017
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Sun12Mar2017
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Sun19Mar201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Helen Bross preaching
Exodus 17:1-7
Psalm 95
Romans 5:1-11
John 4:5-42 -
Sun26Mar201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
1Samuel 26:1-13
Psalm 23
Ephesians 5:8-14
John 9:1-41One Great Hour of Sharing
It is easy to feel helpless in the face of so much need in our world. We hear daily of refugees desperately needing the most basic things: food, water, shelter; victims of natural disasters suddenly homeless; communities without clean water; children without access to education...the list goes on and on and on.
Through One Great Hour of Sharing, we carry God’s message of love and hope to people in crisis. Seven Christian denominations - American Baptist Church, African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), Church of the Brethren, Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Church (USA), the United Church of Christ, and Church World Service work together to support the ministries of OGHS.
Your gift to OGHS supports international development initiatives, including annual support for missionaries. Currently there are 4 OGHS supported missionaries and 2 Global Mission Interns working in disaster relief, health care, education, sustainable agricultural development, and refugee support. The offering also funds disaster preparedness and response, and disaster related volunteer initiatives in the U.S.
Our OGHS offering will be received on March 26th. Please prayerfully consider how you can be the hands and heart of Jesus for our sisters and brothers through this offering.
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Sun26Mar2017Following Worship
On March 26th, Beth Singley will speak to us after church about the refugee resettlement work being done by Ascentria Care Alliance, the largest resettlement organization in New England. Beth is the Resource Developer for Services for New Americans and has been working closely with congregations who are currently helping refugees or are interested in learning more about offering this support. Please plan to stay for her presentation!
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Mon27Mar20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun02Apr201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
On April 2nd, our Associate Conference Minister Kelly Gallagher will be our guest preacher. We are blessed to have Kelly supporting our congregations and pastors, and delighted to welcome her to United on April 2nd! Please join us for worship that day!
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Sun09Apr2017
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Thu13Apr2017
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Fri14Apr2017
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Sun16Apr201710:30 amSWW Gallery
Acts 10:34-43
Psalm 118:1-2, 14-24
Colossians 3:1-4
Matthew 28:1-10 -
Sun23Apr201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Sue Tarantino preaching
Acts3:14a, 22-32
Psalm 16
1 Peter 1:3-9
John 20:19-31 -
Mon24Apr20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun30Apr201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Acts 2:14a, 36-41
Psalm 116:1-4, 12-19
1 Peter 1:17-23; Luke 24:13-35 -
Sun30Apr2017Following Worship
On April 30th, the Mission and Outreach Ministry is planning a special program after church with Asima Silva as our guest speaker. Asima is a leader in Worcester’s Muslim community and active in local politics. She is a co-founder of EnjoinGood.org, which is “dedicated to building bridges so we can dispel the fear and hate that leads to violence.” Asima is active in interfaith conversations and actions toward building understanding and shared advocacy within the greater Worcester community. Asima will talk about the experience of being a Muslim in America. More information to follow closer to April 30th, but please put this date on your calendar!
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Sun07May2017
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Sun14May2017
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Sun21May2017
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Sun21May20172:00 pmWALK FOR THE HOMELESS
This year, the 32nd Annual WALK for the Homeless will be held on Sunday, May 21st, 2017 at Elm Park in Worcester. In a show of support, local businesses, community partners, faith-based groups, schools and neighbors will come together to raise awareness about homelessness and walk for our fellow community members struggling with a housing crisis.
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Sun28May201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Acts 1:6-14
Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35
1 Peter 4:12-14; 5:6-11, John 17:1-11 -
Sun04Jun2017
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Sun11Jun2017
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Sun18Jun201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 18:1-15 [21:1-7]
Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
Romans 5:1-8, Matthew 9:35-10:8 [9-23] -
Sun25Jun201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Mon26Jun20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
508-798-6997 -
Sun02Jul2017
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Sun09Jul201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 24:34-38, 42-49,58-67
Psalm 45:10-17
Romans 7:15-25a;Matthew 11:16-19,25-30 -
Sun16Jul201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 25:19-34
Psalm 119:105-112
Romans 8:1-111, Matthew 12:1-9,18-23 -
Sun23Jul201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 28:10-19a
Psalm 139:1-12,23-24
Romans 8:12-25, Matthew 13:24-30,36-43 -
Sun30Jul2017
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Mon31Jul20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun06Aug2017
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Sun13Aug20179:45 amMerriman Chapel
Join us around the piano before service this Sunday! Our goal is simply to enjoy singing together. We’ll learn a simple song together, well enough to sing it as part of worship service. Every voice and every skill level is welcome.
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Sun13Aug201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 37:1-4,12-28
Psalm 105:1-6.16-22, 45b
Romans 10:5-15, Matthew 14:22-33 -
Sun20Aug201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 45:1-15
Psalm 133
Romans 11:1-2a,29-32 Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28 -
Sun27Aug2017
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Mon28Aug20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
508-798-6997 -
Sun03Sep201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun10Sep201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun17Sep201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun17Sep201712:30 pmTo Be Announced
The church picnic at the Brooks farm has become a beloved tradition. Bring a salad or dessert to share, a game or an instrument to play, and spend time together with old and new members of our church community.
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Sun24Sep201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Mon25Sep20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
508-798-6997 -
Sun01Oct201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun08Oct201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun15Oct201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun22Oct201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sat28Oct20178:00 amSt. Francis Church, Holden MA
During Retreat, carve out sacred time to spend in community and contemplation of a spiritual theme. More details to come; contact Rev. Nancy Elder-Wilfrid to reserve your spot.
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Sun29Oct201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Mon30Oct20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun05Nov201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
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Sun12Nov201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
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Sun19Nov201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
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Sun26Nov201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
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Mon27Nov20175:30 pmWesley United Methodist Church
Volunteers may help out at Carty Food Cupboard on Monday evenings beginning at 5:30pm.
ADDRESS IS: 114 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01608
Please contact Tim Camp for more information
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Sun03Dec201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
Romans 6:1b-11, Matthew 10:24-39 -
Sun10Dec201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 21:8-21
Psalm 86:1-10, 16-17
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Sun17Dec201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
Isaiah 61:1-4, 8-11
Psalm 126 or Luke 1:46b-55
1 Thessalonians 5:16-24
John 1:6-8, 19-28We will be telling the wonderful story of Jesus' birth - complete with shepherds, angels, wise people, prophets, Elizabeth, baby Jesus, and his happy parents!
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Sun24Dec201710:30 amMerriman Chapel
2 Samuel 7:1-11, 16
Luke 1:46b-55 or Psalm 89:1- 4, 19-26
Romans 16:25-27
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Sun24Dec20175:30 pmSanctuary / SWW Gallery
Isa 62:6-12
Ps 97
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Wed03Jan20187:00 pmSahara Restaurant, 143 Highland Street, Worcester
Have you met any saints lately? How would you know if you had? What IS a saint anyways?
"To all God’s beloved in Rome, who are called to be saints: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." -Romans 1:7
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I Cor 6:1
Pub Theology meets on the first Wednesday of the month. Grab a beverage and put on your thinking caps: What in our Christian faith tradition is relevant to us now? Can you be a Christian without believing everything in the Bible? Join us for fun and stimulating conversation about topics like miracles, sin and salvation, and war and peace. Formal theological training is absolutely not required, just curiosity and an open mind. Free-wheeling conversation is the goal! -
Sun07Jan201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Genesis 1:1-5
Psalm 29
Acts 19:1-7
Mark 1:4-11Communion will be observed.
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Sun14Jan201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
1 Samuel 3:1-10 [11-20]
Psalm 139:1-6, 13-18
1 Corinthians 6:12-20
John 1:43-51 -
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Wed07Feb20187:00 pmSahara Restaurant ~ 143 Highland St, Worcester
United proudly and properly identifies itself as an Open and Affirming congregation. That is usually taken to mean that all are welcome regardless of their sexual orientation. It certainly means that, but is that all it means? Are there some people to whom we are not open? What about people with different theological or political outlooks? How would we feel if a white supremacist or homophobe started attending worship?
Come and delve more deeply into the ramifications and nuances of being Open and Affirming. Hope to see you there!Pub Theology gathers on the first Wednesday of every month. Grab a beverage and put on your thinking caps: What in our Christian faith tradition is relevant to us now? Can you be a Christian without believing everything in the Bible? Join us for fun and stimulating conversation about topics like miracles, sin and salvation, and war and peace. Formal theological training is absolutely not required, just curiosity and an open mind. Free-wheeling conversation is the goal!
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Mon26Feb2018
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Sun04Mar2018
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Wed07Mar20187:00 pmTBD
March's topic will be announced soon.
Pub Theology gathers on the first Wednesday of every month. Grab a beverage and put on your thinking caps: What in our Christian faith tradition is relevant to us now? Can you be a Christian without believing everything in the Bible? Join us for fun and stimulating conversation about topics like miracles, sin and salvation, and war and peace. Formal theological training is absolutely not required, just curiosity and an open mind. Free-wheeling conversation is the goal! -
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Sun29Apr201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Mon30Apr2018
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Sun06May201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun13May201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun20May201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun27May201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun03Jun201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun10Jun201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun17Jun201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun24Jun201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
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Sun01Jul201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun08Jul201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun15Jul201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun22Jul201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun29Jul201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun05Aug201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun12Aug201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun19Aug201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun26Aug201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun02Sep201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun09Sep201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun16Sep201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun23Sep201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun30Sep201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun07Oct201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun14Oct201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun21Oct201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun28Oct201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun04Nov201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun11Nov201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun18Nov201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun25Nov201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Mon26Nov2018
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Sun02Dec201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun09Dec201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun16Dec201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Sun23Dec201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
Matthew 5:38-48 -
Mon24Dec2018
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Sun30Dec201810:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun06Jan201910:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun13Jan201910:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun20Jan201910:30 amWORSHIP SERVICE IS CANCELLED FOR 1/20/19
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun27Jan201910:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun03Feb201910:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun17Feb201910:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
1 Corinthians 3:10-11, 16-23
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Sun24Feb201910:30 amMerriman Chapel
Leviticus 19:1-2, 9-18
Psalm 119:33-40
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Sun17Mar201911:45 amIn April of 1963, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr sat in the wilderness of a jail in Birmingham, Alabama. He had been arrested for leading a march of African Americans -- in the heart of the segregated South -- calling for an Easter boycott of white-owned stores. He did this as an act of faith-inspired civil disobedience. The courts had ordered him not to march. He did not have a permit, but his faith led him to march anyway.While in jail, eight white moderate clergymen published an article in The Birmingham News that was critical of Dr. King, his methods, and the marches he organized. In his own handwriting on scrap pieces of newspaper, Dr. King composed a response to the statement of the white clergy in a writing known as the "Letter from a Birmingham Jail."In the social and political wilderness of 2019, Dr. King's words provide as great and poignant a faith challenge as they did in 1963. And so, our special Lenten program this year will be a three-part study of Dr. King's "Letter" - March 10, 17, 31 - led by Rev. Nancy Elder-Wilfred, Rev. Sally Norris, and Rev. Wesley Williams; we will gather immediately after church in the Meeting Room for the program; bring a bag lunch if you want!Here are two websites with the text of the "Letter" so you may begin reading in advance:As part of this program, we are delighted to welcome the Rev. Wesley Williams as our guest preacher on March 31st. Rev. Williams is a retired United Methodist minister whose ministerial heritage extends back to American slavery. He served United Methodist Churches in New England for thirty-seven years before retiring in 2013. In addition to serving local parishes, he served as the urban minister for the United Methodist denomination, primarily in greater Boston, where his ministry concentrated on improving and supporting education for Latino youth, community policing, and cross-cultural, cross racial relationships between churches, both United Methodist and other denominations.Lent is the time when we, as those who seek to follow Jesus, mirror the time he spent in the wilderness. This study will enable us to examine many of the assumptions and perspectives which inform our personal and societal wildernesses, so that we may become more urgent and faith-filled advocates for building the "beloved community" which Jesus calls us to do.
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