BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Sanctuary United Church of Christ - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Sanctuary United Church of Christ X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Sanctuary United Church of Christ REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T174500 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230108T224757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T204616Z UID:10000261-1682266500-1682271900@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:OWL Gr. 5/6 Program DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) Gr. 5/6 Program \nFor Details\, Registration\, and Schedule \nSanctuary UCC and Hillside Community Church are proud to offer to the wider community Our Whole Lives (OWL)\, a comprehensive sexuality education class for 8th and 9th graders. The program equips teens of all genders with accurate\, age-appropriate information and skills to help them lead sexually healthy\, positive\, and responsible lives. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality\, OWL addresses a wide range of topics including puberty\, body image\, relationships\, social media/internet\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, sexually transmitted infections\, contraceptives\, and cultural influences on sexuality. OWL is secular in content and contains no religious doctrine*.  URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/owl-gr-5-6-program-21/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230109T014533Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T204615Z UID:10000262-1682258400-1682271000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Homeless Street Outreach DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge\, MA.\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches\, juice boxes\, socks\, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.\nIf you are interested in or have questions volunteering\, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/homeless-street-outreach-30/ LOCATION:1555 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230122T173226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T153031Z UID:10000285-1682249400-1682253000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Coffee and Connection DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nosh and get connected with conversation\, conviviality\, and cool people. \nSign up here to help with coffee hour! Bring the simple snacks \, setup/make the coffee & help with clean up! URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/coffee-and-connection-12/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230423T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230108T224757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230423T143034Z UID:10000260-1682245800-1682249400@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Worship - Feel the Love DESCRIPTION:Go to the Connection Hub for access to this week’s electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more. \nFor more about this Sunday’s Worship Theme – check out the Hillside website for the current worship series. \nSanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live.  \n──────────Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 831 8255 3314 Passcode: 236134 URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-feel-the-love-39/ LOCATION:Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=TE1nc0ptYVQwdTBBSzdESWN0UkVZUT09 ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230422T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230129T224530Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230422T181517Z UID:10000294-1682168400-1682175600@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Training Seminar DESCRIPTION:https://sanctuaryucc.org/mindfulness-training-seminar/ \nWith the practice of mindfulness\, we bring awareness\, clarity\, and calm to our lives. We become more compassionate to ourselves and others. \nThis course will introduce you to practices and meditation techniques that cultivate mindfulness in our daily lives. We will explore the benefits of mindfulness to our emotional\, mental\, and physical well-being as well as enhance our interpersonal relationships. \nEach week we will explore how mindfulness helps with key areas in our lives including how to: \n\nCultivate an embodied attention\nWork with strong emotions and manage emotional reactivity\nNavigate thoughts and distractions in meditation\nDevelop the skill of mindful listening and mindful communication\nCultivate kindness and care for ourselves and others\n\nYour teacher is Kate Beers\, a retired clinical social worker and human resources professional. She is a long-term practitioner of mindfulness meditation and is working toward her certification as a mindfulness teacher through the MindfulnessTrainingInstitute.com. \nDates and times:    Saturdays April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 May 6; 1PM – 3PM\nLocation:        Fellowship Hall\, Hillside Community Church\, Medford\nParticipants:        6 – 10\nCost:            $50 for six sessions \nIf interested in participating\, please contact Kate Beers at kebeers@comcast.net  URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/mindfulness-training-seminar-6/ CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AdobeStock_571211169-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230108T191726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T184552Z UID:10000259-1682082900-1682091000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:The Friday Café Closing Shift DESCRIPTION:Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here. \nFriday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays\, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required\, and doors and windows are open for ventilation\, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person. \nCONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer\, Director \nEMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/the-friday-cafe-closing-shift-30/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230421T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230106T203228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230421T164517Z UID:10000257-1682075700-1682083800@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:The Friday Café Opening Shift DESCRIPTION:Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here. \nFriday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays\, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required\, and doors and windows are open for ventilation\, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person. \n\nCONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer\, Director \nEMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/the-friday-cafe-opening-shift-30/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T194500 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230308T015231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230420T230050Z UID:10000337-1682015400-1682019900@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Arts and Inspiration Team Meeting (Virtual) DESCRIPTION:The Arts and Inspiration Team plans programs and activities associated with Faith and Film; the Sanctuary Art Gallery\, including receptions and reflections with the artist; and other art programs. All are welcome. \nThe Minutes for last month’s March 16\, 2023 team meeting are here.\n──────────\nThis meeting will be held on ZOOM . The link in this google event will take you to this specific meeting.\n────────── \nRev. Wendy 617.592.5853 is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. \nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85004890439?pwd=L1dzcCtxb2FqODRDTzhRRjNCZzVTdz09 \nMeeting ID: 850 0489 0439\nPasscode: 596749\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,85004890439#\,\,\,\,*596749# US\n+13126266799\,\,85004890439#\,\,\,\,*596749# US (Chicago) \n────────── URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/arts-and-inspiration-team-meeting-virtual-16/ LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85004890439?pwd=L1dzcCtxb2FqODRDTzhRRjNCZzVTdz09 CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/AdobeStock_217074147-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Sanctuary Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230411T154717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T234717Z UID:10000384-1681668000-1681675200@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Interfaith Iftar DESCRIPTION:Hillside and Sanctuary join the Medford Interfaith Community and our friends at the Islamic Cultural Center of Medford for this annual Interfaith Iftar.\n“Iftar” is the fast-breaking meal observed each evening at sundown during the holy month of Ramadan.  The Interfaith Iftar Dinner is an opportunity for the whole community to join our Muslim friends for an evening meal as they break their Ramadan fast.  The event includes a traditional Middle Eastern meal\, along with presentations by community peacemakers.\nYou are invited to join in the fast from sunrise to sunset. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/interfaith-iftar/ LOCATION:Islamic Culture Center of Medford\, 43 High St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA CATEGORIES:Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/2023.04.16-Interfaith-IFTAR-ICCM-Flyer.png ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230106T020155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T203041Z UID:10000255-1681653600-1681666200@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Homeless Street Outreach DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge\, MA.\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches\, juice boxes\, socks\, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.\nIf you are interested in or have questions volunteering\, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/homeless-street-outreach-29/ LOCATION:1555 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230120T121145Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T153040Z UID:10000282-1681644600-1681648200@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Coffee and Connection DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nosh and get connected with conversation\, conviviality\, and cool people. \nSign up here to help with coffee hour! Bring the simple snacks \, setup/make the coffee & help with clean up! URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/coffee-and-connection-10/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230105T234602Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T143040Z UID:10000254-1681641000-1681644600@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Laity Sunday Worship - Feel the Love DESCRIPTION:  \nOur Annual Laity Sunday Worship Service – when all the roles are reversed!! \nHillside and Sanctuary members and friends will preach\, teach\, sing\, bring the prayers\, and host communion. Your pastors will bring the coffee and snaks!!  \n~~~~ \nGo to the Connection Hub for access to this week’s electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more. \nFor more about this Sunday’s Worship Theme – check out the Hillside website for the current worship series. \nSanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live.  \n──────────\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 831 8255 3314 \nPasscode: 236134 URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-feel-the-love-38/ LOCATION:Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=TE1nc0ptYVQwdTBBSzdESWN0UkVZUT09 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Exchange-Laity-Sunday-AdobeStock_291038780-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230416T103000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230412T185347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230416T133017Z UID:10000386-1681637400-1681641000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Guerilla Choir Rehearsal DESCRIPTION:Hey there\, fellow vocal warriors! Do you love to sing in the shower\, but secretly wish you could serenade the world? Join us for a musical rebellion at our “Guerilla Choir” rehearsal this Sunday at 9:30am! Whether you’re a pitch-perfect diva or a tone-deaf shower singer\, all are welcome to unleash their inner choir nerd. \nWe’ll be offering music for Laity Sunday with our spontaneous melodies\, spreading joy and confusion to unsuspecting pewsitters. So grab your shower loofahs or hairbrushes (optional but highly encouraged)\, and let’s make some beautiful noise together! No auditions\, no sheet music\, just pure vocal guerrilla music-fare. \nBe part of the Hillside/Sanctuary harmonious revolution that will rock the sanctuary. See you at 9:30am this Sunday! #GuerillaChoir #SingLoudSingProud URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/guerilla-choir-rehearsal/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA CATEGORIES:Arts,Service ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/street-choir-AdobeStock_128950356-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230415T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230124T181547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230415T174549Z UID:10000291-1681563600-1681570800@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Training Seminar DESCRIPTION:https://sanctuaryucc.org/mindfulness-training-seminar/ \nWith the practice of mindfulness\, we bring awareness\, clarity\, and calm to our lives. We become more compassionate to ourselves and others. \nThis course will introduce you to practices and meditation techniques that cultivate mindfulness in our daily lives. We will explore the benefits of mindfulness to our emotional\, mental\, and physical well-being as well as enhance our interpersonal relationships. \nEach week we will explore how mindfulness helps with key areas in our lives including how to: \n\nCultivate an embodied attention\nWork with strong emotions and manage emotional reactivity\nNavigate thoughts and distractions in meditation\nDevelop the skill of mindful listening and mindful communication\nCultivate kindness and care for ourselves and others\n\nYour teacher is Kate Beers\, a retired clinical social worker and human resources professional. She is a long-term practitioner of mindfulness meditation and is working toward her certification as a mindfulness teacher through the MindfulnessTrainingInstitute.com. \nDates and times:    Saturdays April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 May 6; 1PM – 3PM\nLocation:        Fellowship Hall\, Hillside Community Church\, Medford\nParticipants:        6 – 10\nCost:            $50 for six sessions \nIf interested in participating\, please contact Kate Beers at kebeers@comcast.net  URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/mindfulness-training-seminar-5/ CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AdobeStock_571211169-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230103T180044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T185025Z UID:10000250-1681478100-1681486200@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:The Friday Café Closing Shift DESCRIPTION:Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here. \nFriday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays\, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required\, and doors and windows are open for ventilation\, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person. \nCONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer\, Director \nEMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/the-friday-cafe-closing-shift-29/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230414T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230103T180044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230414T171717Z UID:10000251-1681470900-1681479000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:The Friday Café Opening Shift DESCRIPTION:Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here. \nFriday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays\, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required\, and doors and windows are open for ventilation\, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person. \n\nCONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer\, Director \nEMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/the-friday-cafe-opening-shift-29/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T180000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230103T180044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T210202Z UID:10000249-1681399800-1681408800@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Bread of Life - Deliver Meal\, Serve\, and Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Food for the body – nurture for the soul.  \nEvery other month – we gather to cook up a special meal for 100 beautiful humans which we deliver and serve at Bread of Life\, Malden.  The meal-making is fun and sharing that love at Bread of Life is a joy. \nPlease join the fun\, nurture your spirit – and let us know how you can help by using this Sign Up form to \n1) Bake something at home and deliver to Hillside before 6 on Wednesday;\n2) Join us to prep and cook the meal at Hillside (6-8pm)*; and/or\n3) Pick up\, Deliver\, Heat and Serve the meal at Bread of Life\, Malden (3:30-6pm)#\n\n\nCan’t make it for whole time? Join us as you are able! \nRecurring: \n*2nd Wed\, Even Numbered Months (Feb\, Apr\, June\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec)\n#2nd Thur\, Even Numbered Months (Feb\, Apr\, June\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec) URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/bread-of-life-deliver-meal-serve-and-clean-up-4/ LOCATION:First Baptist Church of Malden\, 493 Main St\, Malden\, MA 02148\, USA CATEGORIES:Bread of Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Meal-Making-Celebration.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230413T120000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230207T134621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230413T155040Z UID:10000300-1681383600-1681387200@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Bread of Life - Pantry Donations Drop Off DESCRIPTION:Please deliver to screened-in porch at 254 Arlington St\, Medford by noon on the 2nd Thursday of each month; and email or text notification of delivery.\n\nQuestions or need a pick up of donations?\nJulie R.  \nCharlene C. \n\n\nNUTRITIONAL TEEN BACKPACK LIST; \n\nMac N Cheese Singles\nIndividual packages of: Cookies\, Chips\, Pretzels\, Fruit snacks\, Granola bars\nFruit cups\nSoup cups\nJuice Boxes\n\nREGULAR  PANTRY LIST: \n\nPasta\nTomato Sauce\nPasta Mixes\nRice side dishes (except Rice-a-Roni)\nStove top stuffing\nInstant mashed potatoes\nJelly (plastic jars)\nChicken broth\nSoups or Cup-a-Soup\nSleeves of Crackers (Ritz\, Saltines)\nVegetable oil\nCanned fruits and veggies\nCanned meats\nGranola and Power Bars\nCereals\nReady-to-Eat Meals (stew\, Boyardee\, etc.)\nMayonnaise (small jars)\n\nVarious toiletries are also appreciated. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/bread-of-life-pantry-donations-drop-off-3/ LOCATION:254 Arlington St.\, Medford (drop off on the enclosed porch) CATEGORIES:Bread of Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/AdobeStock_469529266-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230412T200000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230103T164534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230412T233216Z UID:10000240-1681322400-1681329600@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Meal Making for Bread of Life DESCRIPTION:Food for the body – nurture for the soul.  \nEvery other month – we gather to cook up a special meal for 100 beautiful humans which we deliver and serve at Bread of Life\, Malden.  The meal-making is fun and sharing that love at Bread of Life is a joy. \nPlease join the fun\, nurture your spirit – and let us know how you can help by using this Sign Up form to \n1) Bake something at home and deliver to Hillside before 6 on Wednesday;\n2) Join us to prep and cook the meal at Hillside (6-8pm)*; and/or\n3) Heat and Serve the meal at Bread of Life\, Malden ( 3:30-6pm)# \nRecurring: \n*2nd Wed\, Even Numbered Months (Feb\, Apr\, June\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec)\n#2nd Thur\, Even Numbered Months (Feb\, Apr\, June\, Aug\, Oct\, Dec) URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/meal-making-for-bread-of-life-4/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA CATEGORIES:Bread of Life ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Bread-of-Life-Meal-Making-Team.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Sanctuary Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230101T230102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T203216Z UID:10000239-1681048800-1681061400@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Homeless Street Outreach DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge\, MA.\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches\, juice boxes\, socks\, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.\nIf you are interested in or have questions volunteering\, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/homeless-street-outreach-28/ LOCATION:1555 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230120T121144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T153042Z UID:10000281-1681039800-1681043400@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Coffee and Connection DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nosh and get connected with conversation\, conviviality\, and cool people. \nSign up here to help with coffee hour! Bring the simple snacks \, setup/make the coffee & help with clean up! URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/coffee-and-connection-9/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230409T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230101T180228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T143216Z UID:10000238-1681036200-1681039800@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Celebrate Easter Worship - Feel the Love DESCRIPTION:  \nGo to the Connection Hub for access to this week’s electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more. \nFor more about this Sunday’s Worship Theme – check out the Hillside website for the current worship series. \nSanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live.  \n──────────\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 831 8255 3314 \nPasscode: 236134 URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-feel-the-love-37/ LOCATION:Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=TE1nc0ptYVQwdTBBSzdESWN0UkVZUT09 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Celebrate-Easter-Banner.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230410 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230124T181545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230409T233320Z UID:10000290-1680998400-1681084799@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:EASTER DESCRIPTION: URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/easter/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230408T150000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230124T181545Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230408T183205Z UID:10000289-1680958800-1680966000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Mindfulness Training Seminar DESCRIPTION:https://sanctuaryucc.org/mindfulness-training-seminar/ \nWith the practice of mindfulness\, we bring awareness\, clarity\, and calm to our lives. We become more compassionate to ourselves and others. \nThis course will introduce you to practices and meditation techniques that cultivate mindfulness in our daily lives. We will explore the benefits of mindfulness to our emotional\, mental\, and physical well-being as well as enhance our interpersonal relationships. \nEach week we will explore how mindfulness helps with key areas in our lives including how to: \n\nCultivate an embodied attention\nWork with strong emotions and manage emotional reactivity\nNavigate thoughts and distractions in meditation\nDevelop the skill of mindful listening and mindful communication\nCultivate kindness and care for ourselves and others\n\nYour teacher is Kate Beers\, a retired clinical social worker and human resources professional. She is a long-term practitioner of mindfulness meditation and is working toward her certification as a mindfulness teacher through the MindfulnessTrainingInstitute.com. \nDates and times:    Saturdays April 1\, 8\, 15\, 22\, 29 May 6; 1PM – 3PM\nLocation:        Fellowship Hall\, Hillside Community Church\, Medford\nParticipants:        6 – 10\nCost:            $50 for six sessions \nIf interested in participating\, please contact Kate Beers at kebeers@comcast.net  URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/mindfulness-training-seminar-4/ CATEGORIES:Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/AdobeStock_571211169-scaled.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T153000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20221230T203742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T190141Z UID:10000236-1680873300-1680881400@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:The Friday Café Closing Shift DESCRIPTION:Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here. \nFriday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays\, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required\, and doors and windows are open for ventilation\, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person. \nCONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer\, Director \nEMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/the-friday-cafe-closing-shift-28/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T111500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230407T133000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20221230T193444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230407T164624Z UID:10000235-1680866100-1680874200@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:The Friday Café Opening Shift DESCRIPTION:Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here. \nFriday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays\, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required\, and doors and windows are open for ventilation\, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person. \n\nCONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer\, Director \nEMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/the-friday-cafe-opening-shift-28/ LOCATION:First Church in Cambridge\, 11 Garden St\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T161500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T174500 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20230103T231723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T204716Z UID:10000252-1680452100-1680457500@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:OWL Gr. 5/6 Program DESCRIPTION:Our Whole Lives (OWL) Gr. 5/6 Program \nFor Details\, Registration\, and Schedule \nSanctuary UCC and Hillside Community Church are proud to offer to the wider community Our Whole Lives (OWL)\, a comprehensive sexuality education class for 8th and 9th graders. The program equips teens of all genders with accurate\, age-appropriate information and skills to help them lead sexually healthy\, positive\, and responsible lives. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality\, OWL addresses a wide range of topics including puberty\, body image\, relationships\, social media/internet\, sexual orientation\, gender identity\, sexually transmitted infections\, contraceptives\, and cultural influences on sexuality. OWL is secular in content and contains no religious doctrine*.  URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/owl-gr-5-6-program-20/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T173000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20221223T211542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T204716Z UID:10000231-1680444000-1680456600@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Homeless Street Outreach DESCRIPTION:The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge\, MA.\nEvery Sunday afternoon\, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches\, juice boxes\, socks\, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.\nIf you are interested in or have questions volunteering\, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/homeless-street-outreach-27/ LOCATION:1555 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, MA 02138\, USA END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T123000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20221223T190126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T151619Z UID:10000230-1680435000-1680438600@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Community Meal - All Are Welcome DESCRIPTION:Following worship\, we will enjoy a community meal to which all are welcome.  Bring a friend!! \nRecipes\, Ideas and Sign up here for this month’s Foods from the Middle East  Potluck!  AND – help out with the Tastes of a Passover Meal.  \n\nIf you are able – please bring a nonperishable food item for the micro pantry ministry. URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/community-meal-all-are-welcome-13/ LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North St\, Medford\, MA 02155\, USA CATEGORIES:Community Meal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Middle-East-Foods.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230402T113000 DTSTAMP:20260409T105753 CREATED:20221222T014538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230402T151618Z UID:10000226-1680431400-1680435000@sanctuaryucc.org SUMMARY:Palm Sunday Family Worship - Feel the Love DESCRIPTION:An Intergenerational “Walk Through Holy Week” Experience – All are Welcome! \nHelp us re-enact the whole of Jesus’ week making our way from Palms to Passion to Easter Resurrection. Take part in all of it including the: \n\nthrill of Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem with a Palm Parade\,\ntastes of the supper that Jesus shared with his disciples in an upper room\,\nprayers and arrest of Jesus in the garden of Gethsemane\,\nsound of the rooster as his friends betray him and flee from the courtyard\,\ntrial by Pilate and the terrible-turn of the crowd\,\nhis walk to Golgotha with the cross\,\nthe pain of his crucifixion\ndeath of The Christ and the surprise of the empty tomb.\n\nOur Palm/Passion Sunday will close with a community meal with foods from the Middle East. Sign up here for PotLuck Foods. \n\nGo to the Connection Hub for access to this week’s electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more. \nFor more about this Sunday’s Worship Theme – check out the Hillside website for the current worship series. \nSanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live.  \n──────────\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 831 8255 3314 \nPasscode: 236134 URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-morning-worship-feel-the-love-36/ LOCATION:Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=TE1nc0ptYVQwdTBBSzdESWN0UkVZUT09 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://sanctuaryucc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/AdobeStock_105530491-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Joint Ministries":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR