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July 3rd, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Time for Dinner”
Scripture: Luke 10:1-11

Join us for Worship at 10:30 a.m., and for coffee and fellowship after the service. All are welcome!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 

Congregational Meeting
This is to announce that there will be a congregational meeting to vote on the extension of contract for Pastor Allen Fairfax. The meeting will be held directly after the worship service on Sunday, July 10 and will be moderated by Reverend Cindy Kohlmann. This announcement will also be made on Sunday, July 3.

Mission at the Eastward (MATE) 2016
There will be a young and enthusiastic group of folks from the Presbytery of Boston who will participate in MATE’s North Parish Housing Ministry work camp this summer, in and around Farmington, ME. If you have home improvement skills – wonderful! If you don’t, but are energetic and willing to get your hands dirty to help those whose homes need improvement, even better! This year’s camp will run from Sunday, July 31st through Friday, August 5th. You can come for a day, or a few days, or the whole week. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 

Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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June 26th, 2016 Announcements

Guest Preacher: Kelsey Rice Bogdan
On this coming Sunday, June 26th, our guest preacher will be Kelsey Rice Bogdan. Kelsey Rice Bogdan was recently appointed as the new executive director of Life Together, a strategic ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts through which emerging young adult leaders reside together in intentional community while serving 10-month social justice fellowships in Boston, Lawrence and Fall River. The program is an affiliate of the national Episcopal Service Corps.
Kelsey is currently the moderator for the Presbytery of Boston and is a board member for Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteers, serving on its development committee. A ruling elder at First Presbyterian Church in Brookline, Kelsey is well-known to many of us, having served as a field education student at Clarendon Hill from 2008-2009 while studying at Harvard Divinity School.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history and English literature from Whitworth University in Spokane, Wash., and a Master of Divinity degree from Harvard Divinity School. Kelsey is a good friend of our church and we welcome her to the pulpit.

Celebrations
This week we will be celebrating the graduation of two of our members during coffee hour. Please join the Deacons as we congratulate Corinne Auger and Claire Roll!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 

Mission at the Eastward (MATE) 2016
There will be a young and enthusiastic group of folks from the Presbytery of Boston who will participate in MATE’s North Parish Housing Ministry work camp this summer, in and around Farmington, ME. If you have home improvement skills – wonderful! If you don’t, but are energetic and willing to get your hands dirty to help those whose homes need improvement, even better! This year’s camp will run from Sunday, July 31st through Friday, August 5th. You can come for a day, or a few days, or the whole week. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 

Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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June 19th, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Oh Dear! What to Wear?”
Scripture: Galatians 3:22-29
Now before faith came, we were imprisoned and guarded under the law until faith would be revealed. Therefore the law was our disciplinarian until Christ came, so that we might be justified by faith. But now that faith has come, we are no longer subject to a disciplinarian, for in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus. And if you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s offspring,* heirs according to the promise.

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 

Guest Preacher
On next Sunday, June 26th, our guest preacher will be Kelsey Rice Bogdan. Kelsey is currently the moderator of the Presbytery of Boston, and a good friend of our church. We welcome her to the pulpit.

Celebrations
Next week we will be celebrating the graduation of two of our members during coffee hour. Please join the Deacons as we congratulate Corinne and Claire!

Mission at the Eastward (MATE) 2016
There will be a young and enthusiastic group of folks from the Presbytery of Boston who will participate in MATE’s North Parish Housing Ministry work camp this summer, in and around Farmington, ME. If you have home improvement skills – wonderful! If you don’t, but are energetic and willing to get your hands dirty to help those whose homes need improvement, even better! This year’s camp will run from Sunday, July 31st through Friday, August 5th. You can come for a day, or a few days, or the whole week. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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June 5th, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Holy Space”
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 

Presbyterians for Pride
Presbyterians for Pride will once again be marching in the the 2016 Boston Gay Pride Parade, held this year on Saturday, June 11th, from noon – 3:00 p.m.
Thank you to the two folks who stepped up to be marshals for our parade. Now all we need is you! If you are interested in participating in the parade, or would like more information, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Mission at the Eastward (MATE) 2016
There will be a young and enthusiastic group of folks from the Presbytery of Boston who will participate in MATE’s North Parish Housing Ministry work camp this summer, in and around Farmington, ME. If you have home improvement skills – wonderful! If you don’t, but are energetic and willing to get your hands dirty to help those whose homes need improvement, even better! This year’s camp will run from Sunday, July 31st through Friday, August 5th. You can come for a day, or a few days, or the whole week. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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May 29, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Holy Space”
Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 

Presbyterians for Pride
Presbyterians for Pride will once again be marching in the the 2016 Boston Gay Pride Parade, held this year on Saturday, June 11th, from noon – 3:00 p.m.
Thank you to the two folks who stepped up to be marshals for our parade. Now all we need is you! If you are interested in participating in the parade, or would like more information, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Mission at the Eastward (MATE) 2016
There will be a young and enthusiastic group of folks from the Presbytery of Boston who will participate in MATE’s North Parish Housing Ministry work camp this summer, in and around Farmington, ME. If you have home improvement skills – wonderful! If you don’t, but are energetic and willing to get your hands dirty to help those whose homes need improvement, even better! This year’s camp will run from Sunday, July 31st through Friday, August 5th. You can come for a day, or a few days, or the whole week. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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May 22, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “I Insist Upon It”
Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7
Rejoice* in the Beloved always; again I will say, Rejoice.* Let your gentleness be known to everyone. The Beloved One is near. Do not worry about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Join us for Worship at 10:30 a.m., and for coffee and fellowship after the service. All are welcome!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 

Someville Save Our Homes Walk
The 13th annual Someville Save Our Homes Walk (for more info, see http://saveourhomeswalk.org/) is on Sunday, May 22nd, beginning with registration at 1:30 p.m. The 5K walk steps off at 2:00 p.m., beginning and ending at Somerville High School. If you’re interested in helping to organize a team, or helping the church participate, please speak with Pastor Allen right away.

Presbyterians for Pride
Presbyterians for Pride will once again be marching in the the 2016 Boston Gay Pride Parade, held this year on Saturday, June 11th, from noon – 3:00 p.m.
We have one person who has volunteered to be a parade marshal – we need two parade marshals in order to participate. Marshals are the coordinators between the marching groups and the parade organizers. You need to be there for the entire parade, and attend a one hour training session (the sessions are held on various dates and times in May.) If you are interested in participating in the parade, would like to be a marshal, or would like more information, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Mission News – – –

 
PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund)
We recently received this email from the PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund). This past Palm Sunday, we hosted a presentation about the organization. Some folks were interested in finding out more about how they could help. If you would like to help with any of the things listed below, please contact ellends1313@gmail.com, and we can get you more information.

Dear friends and supporters of the PCRF,
I hope you are all having a good weekend. This is an update on Yousef’s news and information about children coming to Boston for treatment:
As you recall, Yousef is the 17 years old boy who came to Boston from Palestine through the PCRF for a life changing surgery. He is currently undergoing physical therapy and a list of tests in preparation for his surgery and post surgery days. His next important appointment to discuss the surgery details is on May 2nd. If you would like to meet Yousef and spend some time with him before the surgery that would great. This would be in the form of picking him up and sharing your day with him then returning him to his host family. You can contact his host family to coordinate this day out with Yousef; they live in Westwood.
The Boston chapter will also be hosting two more children who are coming for treatment from Palestine this summer:

1. Abrar: 10 year old girl from Gaza who is a return case, she is a burn victim and will be treated at Shriners in Boston. Abrar’s host family is secured.

2. Waed : Is a 15 year old boy from Gaza who lost his leg as a result of being shot by Israeli soldiers who’s bullets landed in his leg which could not be saved and had to be amputated. He will be fitted for a specialized prosthetic leg at a prosthetics clinic in Burlington MA. We will be looking for a host family once more details become available.
Best regards to all.

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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May 8, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Imago Dei”
Scripture: Acts 9:36-43; Colossians 3:12-15
What does it mean that we are made in the image of God? For centuries, it was assumed that really it was “man” that was made in the image of God, but now through the work of the Spirit that patriarchal view is being displaced (hopefully, and not soon enough). In this passage from Acts, we read about the life, death and resurrection of a woman disciple named Dorcas This is, in fact, the only time a woman is named and called a “disciple” directly in the New Testament. On this Mothers Day, that in itself is worthy of note. But let us also explore the importance of this event for our understanding the very inclusive dynamic of the “imago Dei” in our life and formation as a body of Christ.
Join us for Worship at 10:30 a.m., and for coffee and fellowship after the service. All are welcome!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 
Fellowship Event – Great Brook Farm
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Great Brook Farm (http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-north/great-brook-farm-state.html) in Carlisle, MA on Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Rain date on Saturday, May 21st.) Bring a picnic lunch if you like. The ice cream stand will be open, and there are farm animals to see. Take a walk in the woods, or take a tour of the barn. For questions or more information, or to RSVP (so we know to look for you!) contact Val (mabel312@aol.com).

Gospel Night – First Presbyterian Church in Quincy
First Presbyterian Church in Quincy presents Gospel Night, featuring The Senior Choir and Soloists, with Allen Thomas, Music Director. On Sunday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. A free will offering will be accepted. First Presbyterian is located at 270 Franklin Street in Quincy. For information, please call 617-773-5575 or visit www.firstpresbyquincy.org.

Pentecost
Sunday, May 15th is Pentecost! We will celebrate the arrival of the Holy Spirit, coming to the disciples as Jesus had promised. Red is the color for Pentecost (as it represents the flames of the Holy Spirit), so be sure to wear red on May 15th.

Session Meeting
The Session will meet on Monday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m.

Someville Save Our Homes Walk
The 13th annual Someville Save Our Homes Walk (for more info, see http://saveourhomeswalk.org/) is on Sunday, May 22nd, beginning with registration at 1:30 p.m. The 5K walk steps off at 2:00 p.m., beginning and ending at Somerville High School. If you’re interested in helping to organize a team, or helping the church participate, please speak with Pastor Allen right away.

Presbyterians for Pride
Presbyterians for Pride will once again be marching in the the 2016 Boston Gay Pride Parade, held this year on Saturday, June 11th, from noon – 3:00 p.m.
We have one person who has volunteered to be a parade marshal – we need two parade marshals in order to participate. Marshals are the coordinators between the marching groups and the parade organizers. You need to be there for the entire parade, and attend a one hour training session (the sessions are held on various dates and times in May.) If you are interested in participating in the parade, would like to be a marshal, or would like more information, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Nave Gallery Music Series – – –

 
Viscosities – A Night of Pure Improvisation
Saturday, May 7
Suggested Donation – $10 to $15

Turbulence – 8:00 pm – Sheer Stresses
PEK – clarinets, saxes, double reeds, metal, voice
Steve Norton – clarinets, saxes
Todd Brunel – clarinets, saxes
Bob Moores – trumpet
Bill Lowe – trombone, tuba
Josiah Reibstein – tuba

Leap of Faith – 8:45 pm – Tensile Stresses
PEK – clarinets, saxes, double reeds, metal, voice
Glynis Lomon – cello, aquasonic, voice
Steve Norton – clarinets, saxes
Yuri Zbitnov – drums, metal, voice

Leap of Faith Orchestra – 9:30 pm – Viscous Stress Tensors

Everybody

 

– – – Mission News – – –

 
PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund)
We recently received this email from the PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund). This past Palm Sunday, we hosted a presentation about the organization. Some folks were interested in finding out more about how they could help. If you would like to help with any of the things listed below, please contact ellends1313@gmail.com, and we can get you more information.

Dear friends and supporters of the PCRF,
I hope you are all having a good weekend. This is an update on Yousef’s news and information about children coming to Boston for treatment:
As you recall, Yousef is the 17 years old boy who came to Boston from Palestine through the PCRF for a life changing surgery. He is currently undergoing physical therapy and a list of tests in preparation for his surgery and post surgery days. His next important appointment to discuss the surgery details is on May 2nd. If you would like to meet Yousef and spend some time with him before the surgery that would great. This would be in the form of picking him up and sharing your day with him then returning him to his host family. You can contact his host family to coordinate this day out with Yousef; they live in Westwood.
The Boston chapter will also be hosting two more children who are coming for treatment from Palestine this summer:

1. Abrar: 10 year old girl from Gaza who is a return case, she is a burn victim and will be treated at Shriners in Boston. Abrar’s host family is secured.

2. Waed : Is a 15 year old boy from Gaza who lost his leg as a result of being shot by Israeli soldiers who’s bullets landed in his leg which could not be saved and had to be amputated. He will be fitted for a specialized prosthetic leg at a prosthetics clinic in Burlington MA. We will be looking for a host family once more details become available.
Best regards to all.

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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Apr 30, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Self-Doubt”
Scripture: John 5:1-9
In this passage, Jesus asks an ill man a question about whether or not he wants to be made healthy. His answer reveals something to Jesus about him; many commentators point out that he is expressing some sort of self-doubt about himself in his answer. Perhaps so. I am confident that the Spirit works with us in our self-doubt, and all of us can find ourselves in situations (and maybe for long periods) when our self-doubt can immobilize us (or threaten to immobilize us). This passage gives us an opportunity to explore this aspect of the human condition, and to consider what it means to hear the call to “rise”.
Join us for Worship at 10:30 a.m., and for coffee and fellowship after the service. All are welcome!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

 
Fundraiser for the Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteer Program
Join us for an evening of lively and uplifting music with The Porch Party Mamas, and support the Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteer Program! The Porch Party Mamas are an engaging and magnetic group of 5 musically dynamic artists. They perform unique arrangements of original songs, have 4 strong lead vocalists, and back it up with sweet 3 & 4-part harmonies, guitar, bass, accordion, fiddle, and percussion.
This coffee house style event will feature delicious desserts and beverages, great music, and an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Young Adult Volunteers and the programs and churches in which they serve. Your ticket price will support the work of the program and it will be a fun evening out with friends from the Presbytery of Boston and beyond.
Join us on Saturday, April 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in Needham, located at 1458 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA.
For more info, and to purchase tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clappin-and-toe-tappin-with-the-porch-party-mamas-tickets-22130756689

Fellowship Event – Great Brook Farm
Join us for an afternoon of fun at Great Brook Farm in Carlisle, MA on Saturday, May 14th from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. (Rain date on Saturday, May 21st.) Bring a picnic lunch if you like. The ice cream stand will be open, and there are farm animals to see. Take a walk in the woods, or take a tour of the barn. For questions or more information, contact Val (mabel312@aol.com).

Session Meeting
The Session will meet on Monday, May 16th at 7:30 p.m.

Presbyterians for Pride
Presbyterians for Pride will once again be marching in the the 2016 Boston Gay Pride Parade, held this year on Saturday, June 11th, from noon – 3:00 p.m.
We have one person who has volunteered to be a parade marshal – we need two parade marshals in order to participate. Marshals are the coordinators between the marching groups and the parade organizers. You need to be there for the entire parade, and attend a one hour training session (the sessions are held on various dates and times in May.) If you are interested in participating in the parade, would like to be a marshal, or would like more information, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Nave Gallery Music Series – – –

 
Almost A Cello Recital! With Rachel Berringer and Friends
May 1st, 8:00 p.m.
The last time I played an actual cello recital was at Longy in 2008 (meaning difficult solo stuff / difficult chamber music featuring the cello), so this is kind of a big deal for me! I’m very excited to be playing with my incredibly talented friends. The only reason it’s “almost” a cello recital is because there is one piece sans cello. But here is the lineup:
“The Jet Whistle” by Heitor Villa-Lobos (cello/flute)
“Cendres” by Kaija Saariaho (alto flute/cello/piano)
“Reve en Noir” by Paul Elwood (flute/piano/electronics)
“Sonata” by Elliott Carter (cello/piano) –this piece I am SO EXCITED ABOUT!!
Performers: Andrea Lieberherr-Douglass (alto flute), Trevor Berens (piano), Kristen Dye (flute), and Emilio Carlos Gonzalez (piano) !

Viscosities – A Night of Pure Improvisation
Saturday, May 7
Suggested Donation – $10 to $15

Turbulence – 8:00 pm – Sheer Stresses
PEK – clarinets, saxes, double reeds, metal, voice
Steve Norton – clarinets, saxes
Todd Brunel – clarinets, saxes
Bob Moores – trumpet
Bill Lowe – trombone, tuba
Josiah Reibstein – tuba

Leap of Faith – 8:45 pm – Tensile Stresses
PEK – clarinets, saxes, double reeds, metal, voice
Glynis Lomon – cello, aquasonic, voice
Steve Norton – clarinets, saxes
Yuri Zbitnov – drums, metal, voice

Leap of Faith Orchestra – 9:30 pm – Viscous Stress Tensors

Everybody

 

– – – Mission News – – –

 
PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund)
We recently received this email from the PCRF (Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund). This past Palm Sunday, we hosted a presentation about the organization. Some folks were interested in finding out more about how they could help. If you would like to help with any of the things listed below, please contact ellends1313@gmail.com, and we can get you more information.

Dear friends and supporters of the PCRF,
I hope you are all having a good weekend. This is an update on Yousef’s news and information about children coming to Boston for treatment:
As you recall, Yousef is the 17 years old boy who came to Boston from Palestine through the PCRF for a life changing surgery. He is currently undergoing physical therapy and a list of tests in preparation for his surgery and post surgery days. His next important appointment to discuss the surgery details is on May 2nd. If you would like to meet Yousef and spend some time with him before the surgery that would great. This would be in the form of picking him up and sharing your day with him then returning him to his host family. You can contact his host family to coordinate this day out with Yousef; they live in Westwood.
The Boston chapter will also be hosting two more children who are coming for treatment from Palestine this summer:

1. Abrar: 10 year old girl from Gaza who is a return case, she is a burn victim and will be treated at Shriners in Boston. Abrar’s host family is secured.

2. Waed : Is a 15 year old boy from Gaza who lost his leg as a result of being shot by Israeli soldiers who’s bullets landed in his leg which could not be saved and had to be amputated. He will be fitted for a specialized prosthetic leg at a prosthetics clinic in Burlington MA. We will be looking for a host family once more details become available.
Best regards to all.

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

 
Do You Have a Prayer Request?
We, as a congregation, have always felt that our time during the service for sharing celebrations and concerns is one of the most important pieces of our community. But often, those celebrations and concerns come in the midst of our busy lives. We may really need to have someone praying for us on a Wednesday night- and maybe by the time Sunday morning comes, that prayer request is no longer on our minds. Or maybe, for whatever reason, we don’t feel comfortable announcing our prayer request aloud during the service. The Deacons begin to think about this a while ago, and we have decided to begin a try a few things to help with these issues.

If you would like to have the Deacons and others in the congregation pray for you, you have two ways to ask for prayers: We now have an online prayer request list. You may email any prayer request, at any time, to prayers@clarendonhillchurch.org. This is a private list. If you’d like to help the Deacons pray for others, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

Perhaps you don’t have email. Or you are visiting our congregation, but have an important prayer request you need to share. So, in the back of the sanctuary, we have set up a prayer request box, with prayer request cards that you can fill out and leave in the box. The Deacons will monitor the box, and share those prayer requests also.
We hope you find these helpful. If you have questions, concerns, or would like to give us feedback, feel free to email the deacons at deacons@clarendonhillchurch.org. Thank you!

 

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Apr 8, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “If God is Love”
Scripture: John 17:20-26
Sermon Focus: In looking at the passage below, note where Jesus uses the phrases “completely one” and the promise of a unity between God, Jesus and us. The force that brings all this about is love (or, God’s love; God’s active relentless forging of a loving relationship with us). If God is God’s Love, what does it mean for us. We have been exploring this in our adult education gatherings, and we will explore some more in our time together on Sunday.
Join us for Worship at 10:30 a.m., and for coffee and fellowship after the service. All are welcome!

Publicity!
Check out http://somerville.wickedlocal.com/. There’s an article about Scot Bennett’s artwork, an interview with Allen, and a pictures of the Palm Sunday walk that shows members of our congregation!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

Deacon’s Meeting
The next Deacons meeting is on Sunday, April 17th. We will meet in after coffee hour in the church basement.

Fundraiser for the Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteer Program
Join us for an evening of lively and uplifting music with The Porch Party Mamas, and support the Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteer Program! The Porch Party Mamas are an engaging and magnetic group of 5 musically dynamic artists. They perform unique arrangements of original songs, have 4 strong lead vocalists, and back it up with sweet 3 & 4-part harmonies, guitar, bass, accordion, fiddle, and percussion.
This coffee house style event will feature delicious desserts and beverages, great music, and an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Young Adult Volunteers and the programs and churches in which they serve. Your ticket price will support the work of the program and it will be a fun evening out with friends from the Presbytery of Boston and beyond.
Join us on Saturday, April 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in Needham, located at 1458 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA.
For more info, and to purchase tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clappin-and-toe-tappin-with-the-porch-party-mamas-tickets-22130756689

Presbyterians for Pride
Presbyterians for Pride will once again be marching in the the 2016 Boston Gay Pride Parade, held this year on Saturday, June 11th, from noon – 3:00 p.m.
We have one person who has volunteered to be a parade marshal – we need two parade marshals in order to participate. Marshals are the coordinators between the marching groups and the parade organizers. You need to be there for the entire parade, and attend a one hour training session (the sessions are held on various dates and times in May.) If you are interested in participating in the parade, would like to be a marshal, or would like more information, please contact Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com).

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

Prayer Request Email
The Deacons are in the process of setting up an online prayer request list. This will be a closed group (to insure privacy.) If you would like to be a member of the group so that you can ask for prayers, and have others pray for you, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com). Once we have everything set up, we will share information about the group with the congregation, so that others can join.

 

– – – Nave Gallery Music Series – – –

SWQ CD Release Concert
Join us for a SWQ release concert for their CD “Ramble”
just coming out on Leo Records!
S. W. – alto saxophone / bassoon, Jonathan Moritz – soprano and tenor saxophones, Kenny Warren – trumpet, Sean Ali – double bass, Carlo Costa – drums
Demi Exegesis:
Dei Xhrist- vocals, Matt Samolis- flute, Emilio Gonzalez- piano,
Rested Field:
Chuck Furlong- bass clarinet / electionics, Clifton Ingram- guitar / electronics, Dan Lewis- percussion / electronics
https://mattsamolis.bandcamp.com/…/i-closed-my-eyes-and-it-…

Suggested Donation – $10 to $15

Sunday, May 1
7:00 pm: Rachel Barringer, cello; Emilio Gonzalez, piano. Elliott Carter cello sonata.

 

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Apr 8, 2016 Announcements

Sermon: “Restoration and Remembrance”
Scripture: John 21:1-19
Join us for Worship at 10:30 a.m., and for coffee and fellowship after the service. All are welcome!

Publicity!
Check out http://somerville.wickedlocal.com/. There’s an article about Scot Bennett’s artwork, an interview with Allen, and a pictures of the Palm Sunday walk that shows members of our congregation!

Pastor Allen Regular Office Hours
He will be in the church office during the following times unless called away:
Mondays and Thursdays: 10:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
1st and 3rd Monday evenings: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday afternoons: 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Rev. Fairfax is generally available for pastoral concerns or other church business at most other times as well, so don’t hesitate to contact him outside of these office hours.
Please drop by the church or contact him in our Contact Page

 

– – – Upcoming Events – – –

Deacon’s Meeting
The next Deacons meeting is on Sunday, April 17th. We will meet in after coffee hour in the church basement.

CHPC Bible Study
Bible study meets at Porter Square Panera Bread every other Wednesday. For details on dates, time, place, and more information, please contact Kevin. (kevin.sungwon@gmail.com)

Fundraiser for the Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteer Program
Join us for an evening of lively and uplifting music with The Porch Party Mamas, and support the Boston Food Justice Young Adult Volunteer Program! The Porch Party Mamas are an engaging and magnetic group of 5 musically dynamic artists. They perform unique arrangements of original songs, have 4 strong lead vocalists, and back it up with sweet 3 & 4-part harmonies, guitar, bass, accordion, fiddle, and percussion.
This coffee house style event will feature delicious desserts and beverages, great music, and an opportunity to learn more about the work of the Young Adult Volunteers and the programs and churches in which they serve. Your ticket price will support the work of the program and it will be a fun evening out with friends from the Presbytery of Boston and beyond.
Join us on Saturday, April 30th from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m., at the Presbyterian Church in Needham, located at 1458 Great Plain Avenue, Needham, MA.
For more info, and to purchase tickets, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/clappin-and-toe-tappin-with-the-porch-party-mamas-tickets-22130756689

 

– – – Deacons News – – –

Prayer Request Email
The Deacons are in the process of setting up an online prayer request list. This will be a closed group (to insure privacy.) If you would like to be a member of the group so that you can ask for prayers, and have others pray for you, please send an email to Ellen (ellends1313@gmail.com). Once we have everything set up, we will share information about the group with the congregation, so that others can join.