Homeless Street Outreach
2022-11-20 14:00 - 17:30, 2022-11-27 14:00 - 17:30, 2022-12-04 14:00 - 17:30, 2022-12-11 14:00 - 17:30, 2022-12-18 14:00 - 17:30 (America/New_York) | 1555 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge, MA.
Every Sunday afternoon, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches, juice boxes, socks, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.
If you are interested in or have questions volunteering, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org.

Pop-Up Food Pantry - Thanksgiving Themed
2022-11-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
All are welcome to drop-by to pick-up Thanksgiving-themed foods for yourself, your neighbor, or to distribute to a Micropantry.
The first 30 guests will also receive a $25.00 Stop and Shop Gift Card!
If you help care for a Micropantry – please be sure to come get some supplies! If you cannot make this day and time, please email Wendy@sanctuaryucc.org to make other arrangements.

OWL Gr. 8/9 Program
2022-11-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-04 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-12-11 18:30 - 20:30 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Gr. 8/9 Program
For details, full schedule, and registration
Sanctuary 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 body image, relationships, social media/internet, sexual orientation, gender identity, sexually transmitted infections, contraceptives, pornography, and cultural influences on sexuality. OWL is secular in content and contains no religious doctrine*.

The Friday Café Opening Shift
2022-11-25 11:15 - 13:30, 2022-12-02 11:15 - 13:30, 2022-12-09 11:15 - 13:30, 2022-12-16 11:15 - 13:30, 2022-12-23 11:15 - 13:30 | First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA
Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.
Friday 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.

CONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer, Director
EMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe

The Friday Café Closing Shift
2022-11-25 13:15 - 15:30, 2022-12-02 13:15 - 15:30, 2022-12-09 13:15 - 15:30, 2022-12-16 13:15 - 15:30 | First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Sunday Morning Worship - Feel the Love
2022-11-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-04 10:30 - 11:30, 2022-12-11 10:30 - 11:30 | Onsite or Online Zoom Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84616806419?pwd=[REDACTED]
Heaven and Nature Sing: Human Beings have been singing about Jesus since the angel told Mary she would bear a son. In fact, those who were there – in the hopes and dreams and birthing of a Messiah – sang soul-stirring songs that came straight from their hearts. Join us this Advent for a sermon series about the original Christmas Carols. We will hear songs from Mary, Zechariah, and the Heavenly Host as we prepare for the coming – again – of the hope of the world. Join us to let Heaven and Nature Sing!!
Sunday Worship Themes – check out the Hillside website worship series page.
Sanctuary 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.
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Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle Meeting
2022-12-01 17:00 - 18:30 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82581670394?pwd=[REDACTED]
All are welcome! Gather online ONLY!

Sanctuary UCC Annual Meeting voted to implement a Committee of the Whole Model of Governance; wherein all members and partners of Sanctuary UCC are now “elected” to do the work of the Leadership Circle. Here is the Mission and Ministry Plan that will guide that work this year.
Did you miss last month’s meeting? Here’s where you can find minutes from previous meetings. (https://medfordchurch.org/minutes/)
Here’s the Agenda for the October 06 Meeting

Create an agenda at the beginning of the meeting (so bring your ideas) as we seek to implement the 2022.2023 Mission and Ministry Plan;
Elect officers (Moderator, Vice Moderator, Clerk);
Review day/schedule/time going forward for the Comm of the Whole meeting.

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SoulCollage® Mini-Retreat w/Suzanne O'Neil, certified facilitator
2022-12-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Sanctuary United Church of Christ, 458 High St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
SoulCollage® is an expressive arts practice done individually or in community. Founded by Seena B. Frost, the method develops creativity and intuition, encourages self-discovery, and provides personal guidance. SoulCollage® meets you wherever you are on this journey called life. You don’t have to be an artist to make SoulCollage® cards. Anyone can create and enjoy this powerful practice.

About this Workshop/Mini-Retreat with certified SoulCollage® facilitator Suzanne O’Neil: With guided meditation, dreamy music, and delicious snacks, we will spend time in luxurious card-making during this mini-retreat. Come play, explore, and relax in a safe space with like-hearted souls and learn more about Council, Committee, Community, and Companion cards.
Click Here for Secure Registration and Payment (Onsite space is limited to 12; online capacity is limited to 6): $35/per person; includes Mat boards, scissors, glue, images, snack, tea, water. You are welcome to bring images if you have any you would like to use (this is optional). We will mail materials to online participants who register by November 26.
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More about SoulCollage®
SoulCollage® is an easy, enjoyable, intuitive collage process for self-discovery and community. People make their own decks of collaged cards for their personal use from found images.
The SoulCollage® method helps people discover their unique inner/outer guides and challengers, and access their own wisdom to answer their life questions. SoulCollage® is a method used in many contexts and applications.
We who are attracted to SoulCollage® are evolving. We’re creative, self-reflective, and eager to discover and balance the many parts of ourselves. We each want to be able to be the best version of ourselves we can be and contribute our gifts to others.
We are challenged, we struggle, but we always return to our basic willingness to look at what is so, to listen and to change. From that ever-evolving, empowered place of wholeness, we cannot help but contribute to and affect our worlds—our friends and families, our communities, and our fields of interest.
SoulCollage® cards are made with the simplest of tools – magazine images, scissor, mat boards and a glue stick (all provided).

See the gallery of sample cards at the bottom of the home page on the soulcollage.com website.
Learn more about making a SoulCollage® card.
Learn more about theSoulCollage® story of You: Discover your wisdom. Change your world.

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Meal Making for Bread of Life
2022-12-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Food for the body – nurture for the soul.
Every 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.
Please join the fun, nurture your spirit – and let us know how you can help by using this Sign Up form to
1) Bake something at home and deliver to Hillside before 6 on Wednesday;
2) Join us to prep and cook the meal at Hillside (6-8pm)*; and/or
3) Heat and Serve the meal at Bread of Life, Malden ( 3:30-6pm)#
Recurring:
*2nd Wed, Even Numbered Months (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)
#2nd Thur, Even Numbered Months (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)

Bread of Life - Deliver Meal, Serve, and Clean Up
2022-12-08 15:30 - 18:00 | First Baptist Church of Malden, 493 Main St, Malden, MA 02148, USA
Food for the body – nurture for the soul.
Every 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.
Please join the fun, nurture your spirit – and let us know how you can help by using this Sign Up form to
1) Bake something at home and deliver to Hillside before 6 on Wednesday;
2) Join us to prep and cook the meal at Hillside (6-8pm)*; and/or
3) Pick up, Deliver, Heat and Serve the meal at Bread of Life, Malden (3:30-6pm)#

Can’t make it for whole time? Join us as you are able!
Recurring:
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Faith and Film Family Style: Jingle Jangle
2022-12-10 14:30 - 17:45 | Hillside Community Church, 148 North St, Medford, MA, United States
Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey (trailer)

Decades after being betrayed by his apprentice, a once joyful toy maker finds new hope when his bright young granddaughter arrives on his doorstep. 89% Tomatometer
Schedule (this film runs 2 hours):
2:30 – 4:30 Watch the film together
4:30 – 5:45 Snacks and Crafts for Kids with adult supervision (provided by others!!)
4:30 – 5:45 Wine and Cheese, Faith and Film Discussion for Adults
Please click here to let us know you are coming (so we can plan snacks and childcare)
Reviews:

… a vibrant homage to old-school musicals while managing to have timeless, not outdated, qualities … mostly a sweet-natured tale of how love … can sustain families through the hardest times.
Full of sparkles, singing and lots and lots of beautiful plaid, the John Legend-produced confection is – despite the aforementioned singing – not as cheesy as you might expect.
A sprawling musical extravaganza whose candy-colored, dandily overstuffed revelry spills over with joy and jubilance and every other happy J-word.

Arts and Inspiration Team Meeting (Virtual)
2022-12-15 18:30 - 19:45 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85004890439?pwd=[REDACTED]
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.
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Unrehearsed Christmas Pageant - Join the Story, Feel the Love
2022-12-18 10:30 - 11:30 | Onsite or Online Zoom Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84616806419?pwd=[REDACTED]
Unrehearsed Christmas Pageant! Watch for more information.
Sunday Worship Themes – check out the Hillside website worship series page.
Sanctuary 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.
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Community Meal - All Are Welcome
2022-12-18 11:30 - 12:30 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Following worship, we will enjoy a community meal to which all are welcome. Bring a friend!!
Ideas and Sign up here for this month’s “Stocking Stuffers” Potluck!

Here are ‘115 Filled Foods to “Stuff Yo’ Self Silly With’.
If you are able – please bring a nonperishable food item for the micro pantry ministry.

An Interfaith Service of Hope, Peace, and Light
2022-12-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace Episcopal Church, 160 High St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
A Service of Peace and Light: An Interfaith Evening of Hope
We come together on the longest night of the year as an act of hope and in the name of peace and light.
Gather as the Interfaith Medford community to celebrate the power of community for healing, and

attend to the challenges and grief of the dark spaces in our lives and in the world;
align ourselves with the light in ourselves and in the community;
affirm the Universe’s call for peace; and
celebrate the blessing of human hope.

Join us for the healing power of song and light. All are welcome.
Onsite @ 160 High Street, Medford & Online @ GraceMedford.org
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