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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Holding On With Grace
DESCRIPTION:Be patient\, therefore\, siblings… Strengthen your hearts… do not grumble against one another… – James 5:7-10 \nAdvent asks us to do something most of us resist: slow down\, breathe deeply\, and trust that what we cannot yet see is already taking shape. But honest waiting is hard. Life feels turbulent. People feel pushy. Our patience wears thin in the lines\, delays\, disappointments\, and everyday friction of being human. The epistle of James invites us into a different posture—a holy kind of waiting that strengthens the heart and keeps our community tender even when the world feels tense. \nThis Soul Circle explores three movements: wait\, brace\, and be kind—through scripture\, poetry\, silence\, and shared reflection. We gather not to pretend everything is peaceful\, but to practice a peace that can withstand turbulence. Together\, we will notice where impatience grips us\, where fear tenses us\, and where grace might invite us to soften\, release\, or respond differently. \nCome sit in community. Come be restored. Come listen for the gentle wisdom that grows in the space between now and what God is still bringing to birth. \nSanctuary UCC Sunday Spiritual Circle – for prayer\, care\, reflection\, and connection. \n~~~~ \nWendy Miller Olapade – 617.592.5853 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638\nPasscode: 651686 \nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638\nPasscode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
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SUMMARY:In Good Company: The Art of Becoming Together
DESCRIPTION:Please RSVP for this Event Here \nArt & Soul Circle: In Good Company\nFriday\, Dec. 12 | 6:30–8:30 pm · Arts Collaborative Medford \nWhat if the real masterpiece is not the art on the walls — but the way we shape one another? \nThis month’s Art & Soul Circle steps inside In Good Company\, ACM’s first Studio Artist Group Show\, to explore the quieter\, often unseen ways creativity grows in shared space. These fourteen artists have been changed simply by being near each other — borrowing courage\, exchanging ideas\, carrying one another’s stillness and spark. \nIn this Art & Soul\, we ask a different kind of question:\nWhat happens when we enter that same atmosphere of shared becoming? \nTogether\, we’ll wander the exhibition\, notice what rises in us\, and practice the art behind all art — the art of connection\, presence\, and community. \nNo need to make anything. Just come willing to listen\, reflect\, and be shaped by the company you keep. \nCome curious. Come open. Come discover what is possible when we stop creating alone — and start becoming\, together. \nPlease RSVP for this Event Here
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/in-good-company-the-art-of-become-together/
LOCATION:Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave\, Medford\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Joy That Roars
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday at Sanctuary Soul Circle\, we gather not for the glittery kind of joy\, but for the kind that can stand its ground. The kind that sings through sorrow. Inspired by a powerful reflection from Quinn Caldwell\, we’ll explore what it means to be the only species on earth that sings together in rhythm—even when danger is near. We’ll reflect on the fierce courage of communal song\, the rhythm that unites our hearts\, and the kind of Advent joy that doesn’t whisper—it roars. \nMost creatures fall silent when predators approach. But humans? We lift our voices louder. We harmonize. We breathe together. And we become a body that does not back down. This is joy as defiance. Joy as connection. Joy with a job to do. \nCome join the circle. You’ll experience breath prayer\, soul-centered music\, sacred silence\, communal reflection\, and a space where your voice—and your longing—are welcome. Whether you feel ready to roar or can barely hum\, come as you are. We’ll sing anyway. Together. \nSanctuary UCC Sunday Spiritual Circle – for prayer\, care\, reflection\, and connection. \n~~~~ \nWendy Miller Olapade – 617.592.5853 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638\nPasscode: 651686 \nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638\nPasscode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
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SUMMARY:Remembering Doug Weeks
DESCRIPTION:A Virtual Gathering of Remembrance for Doug Weeks \nWe gather to remember and celebrate the life of our beloved friend and congregation member\, Doug Weeks—a man whose spirit moved as easily through a song as it did through a story\, a shared meal\, or a moment of kindness. With a life shaped by artistry and generosity\, Doug brought his gifts to stages from Broadway to Europe\, to film sets with Scorsese and Eastwood\, and to the circles and communities he called home. He was a singer\, actor\, guitarist\, chef\, storyteller\, partner\, and friend; someone who carried his craft with humility\, warmth\, and joy. \nThis virtual gathering will offer space for memory and mourning\, celebration and gratitude. We will share stories\, hear music he loved\, recall moments that made us laugh\, and hold one another as we grieve the ache of his absence. Though his funeral service will take place in the spring in his hometown of Falmouth\, this time together allows our community to honor his life now—to remember the sound of his voice\, the way he lifted spirits\, and the creativity and compassion he brought to all he touched. \nAll are welcome. Bring a story\, a memory\, a candle\, or simply your heart. \nTogether\, we will give thanks for Doug’s life and entrust him to God’s eternal care and peace. \n────────── \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84467247573?pwd=oGklA5CjJVFg1oNJdi8x6E2ZKFpGpA.1 \nMeeting ID: 844 6724 7573\nPasscode: 844559 \n— \nOne tap mobile\n+13126266799\,\,84467247573#\,\,\,\,*844559# US (Chicago)\n+16468769923\,\,84467247573#\,\,\,\,*844559# US (New York) \nJoin instructions\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/meetings/84467247573/invitations?signature=tiONQb_gti9GoMljvCpn3eac_E5GAFGCZJvOK61fLTA\n──────────
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: A Wilder Light
DESCRIPTION:A Wilder Light: When a Candle Isn’t Enough \n“Night will be no more. They won’t need the light of a lamp or the light of the sun\, for the Lord God will shine on them.” – Revelation 22:5 \nThe winter solstice brings the longest night—and an ancient promise. Despite the shadows that linger all around us\, the Light that darkness cannot overcome is coming. \nSo\, despite the real darkness in the world (and perhaps in our lives) we gather—not around a tree but around a fire—a fire of justice\, healing\, and fierce hope. \nJoin us for a special Christmas Soul Circle where we lean into the darkness not with fear\, but with faith. Through poetry\, music\, candlelight\, and shared reflection\, we’ll kindle a flame that even the longest night can’t put out. \nBring a friend. Bring your shadows and your longing. Come blaze with us. \nWith love\, Rev. Wendy \nSanctuary UCC Sunday Spiritual Circle – for prayer\, care\, reflection\, and connection. \n~~~~ \nWendy Miller Olapade – 617.592.5853 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638\nPasscode: 651686 \nDial by your location\n• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638\nPasscode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
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SUMMARY:Christmas Sunday - Sanctuary @ Shiloh Baptist
DESCRIPTION:An Ordinary Man \nWhen we picture the Christmas story\, Joseph of Nazareth often fades into the background—silent\, supportive\, steady. But what if that quiet faithfulness is the very heart of the story? Joseph may not speak a word in Scripture\, but his actions reveal a deep and courageous obedience that can inspire us all. \nThis Sunday\, we’ll reflect on the man who stayed. The man who laid down pride for love\, who trusted God in a dream\, and who stepped into the background so that God’s light could shine forward. Joseph shows us that faith doesn’t always shout—it sometimes whispers in acts of mercy\, gentleness\, and quiet strength. \nJoin us as we honor this “average Joe” who turned out to be anything but average. In a world that celebrates noise and power\, come hear the good news of a quiet saint whose faith still echoes through the ages. \n~~~ \nShiloh Baptist and Sanctuary UCC will share Worship and Fellowship for the Christmas Season. \nBring a special treat to share if you are able\, and join in this special joint service of praise and prayer! \nOnsite or online – more details here.
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LOCATION:Shiloh Baptist Church\, 1 Holton St\, Medford\, MA\, United States
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