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*NO* OPEN NEWBURY THIS WEEK
This summer Newbury Street has been closed to motor vehicle traffic on Sundays through September 8, from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm. Note that Open Newbury will NOT be happening this coming Sunday, September 1. Parking will be allowed. Note that since it is move-in day for many college students, parking in the Back Bay may be affected. The final day of Open Newbury will be Sunday, September 8. Please plan your travel to church accordingly. For more information, visit https://www.boston.gov/departments/transportation/open-newbury-street.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON SEPTEMBER 8
A Congregational Meeting has been called for Sunday, September 8, 2024, immediately following the service to vote on extending the term of our half-time designated Associate Pastor by one year starting on September 15, 2024, and to approve the terms of call in the Call Agreement (UCC) for Rev. Joshua L. Lazard, and to vote on a change of the Bylaws to allow affiliate members to serve as Deacons.
WELCOME BACK SUNDAY ON SEPTEMBER 15! REV. ROB RETURNS & ALL-CHURCH POTLUCK AFTER WORSHIP
We will celebrate “welcome back” Sunday on September 15, welcoming Rev. Rob back from sabbatical, and launching a new “year” for everyone, including children and youth. Please bring a plant-based dish to share and come even if you can’t bring anything.
WELCOME CHILDREN & YOUTH!!
Welcome to all children, youth, and families—those we know already and those who are here for the first time. Our Godly Play and other classes don’t meet during the summer, but the nursery is open most Sundays. Families are welcome to drop off young ones in the nursery or to stick around or come and go as you feel comfortable. If you need help finding us, please ask an usher. We share CYCE info regularly via email, so please email Rev. Kate at kate.carlisle@cotcbos.org if you want to receive updates!
SAVE THE DATE: ALL-CHURCH RETREAT!
This year’s all-church retreat will be on Saturday, October 26, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, at Glastonbury Abbey in Hingham. Registration information will be provided by mid-September. Come one, come all!
CHOIR & MUSIC MINISTRY
Our amazing all-volunteer choir, led by our Minister of Music Tom Handel, is off for the summer. If you would like to join or play an instrument, please email Tom at thomasghandel@gmail.com.
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UPCOMING WORSHIP
Please join us each Sunday at 10:30 am and during the special services listed below as we come together in community to pray, sing, share celebrations and concerns, and hear God’s still-speaking Word proclaimed in these hybrid services (in-person and Zoom options). Zoom link for each service.
- Sunday, September 1: Rev. Joshua Lawrence Lazard preaching, Holy Communion
- Sunday, September 8: Rev. Joshua Lawrence Lazard preaching
- Sunday, September 15: Rev. Rob Mark preaching, Holy Communion
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OTHER COTC ACTIVITIES
BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS
Having followed the Maccabees through triumph and tragedy, the Wednesday morning Bible Study group is taking a couple of weeks off. On September 4, the group will begin a study of the book of Acts, exploring the movement of the Christian community throughout the Jewish, Greek, and Roman worlds. If you would like more information or want to be on the list to get regular reminders and Zoom details, contact Jan Gough at revjangough@gmail.com.
WEDNESDAY EVENING PRAYERS ON SUMMER HIATUS
Our weekly Wednesday evening prayers with intentional liturgy, contemplative song, psalms, and sharing of prayers with our siblings from Newton Presbyterian will resume on September 18.
THE SUMMER ISSUE OF COVENANT NEWS can be read online here.
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