Sanctuary United Church of Christ

Homeless Street Outreach
2023-08-13 14:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-20 14:00 - 17:30, 2023-08-27 14:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-03 14:00 - 17:30, 2023-09-10 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.

Executive Session LC/COM Meeting
2023-08-16 19:30 - 20:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81784195136?pwd=[REDACTED]
An Executive Session is being called with those LC members who were in attendance at the August 03 LC/COM meeting on behalf of the confidential nature of the agenda.
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Meeting ID: 817 8419 5136Passcode: [REDACTED]

Bread of Life - Pantry Donations Drop Off
2023-08-17 11:00 - 12:00 | 254 Arlington St., Medford (drop off on the enclosed porch)
Please deliver to the screened-in porch at 254 Arlington St, Medford by noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month; and email or text notification of delivery.

Questions or need a pick up of donations?
Julie R. <heronjulie@yahoo.com>
Charlene C. <ccarle44@gmail.com>

NUTRITIONAL TEEN BACKPACK LIST;

Mac N Cheese Singles
Individual packages of: Cookies, Chips, Pretzels, Fruit snacks, Granola bars
Fruit cups
Soup cups
Juice Boxes

REGULAR PANTRY LIST:

Pasta
Tomato Sauce
Pasta Mixes
Rice side dishes (except Rice-a-Roni)
Stove top stuffing
Instant mashed potatoes
Jelly (plastic jars)
Chicken broth
Soups or Cup-a-Soup
Sleeves of Crackers (Ritz, Saltines)
Vegetable oil
Canned fruits and veggies
Canned meats
Granola and Power Bars
Cereals
Ready-to-Eat Meals (stew, Boyardee, etc.)
Mayonnaise (small jars)

Various toiletries are also appreciated.

The Friday Café Opening Shift
2023-08-18 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-08-25 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-09-01 11:15 - 13:30, 2023-09-08 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
2023-08-18 13:15 - 15:30, 2023-08-25 13:15 - 15:30, 2023-09-01 13:15 - 15:30, 2023-09-08 13:15 - 15:30 | First Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St, Cambridge, MA 02138, USA

Fresh, Free Vegetables (Micropantry Mission)
2023-08-18 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-08-25 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-09-01 16:30 - 17:30, 2023-09-08 16:30 - 17:30 | Sanctuary United Church of Christ, 458 High St, Medford, MA 02155, USA

Beach Day Worship - Feel the Love
2023-08-20 10:30 - 11:30 | Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=[REDACTED]
NO WORSHIP at Hillside today – join us at the beach! Details will be posted shortly!!
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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Coffee and Connection
2023-08-20 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-08-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-09-03 11:30 - 12:30 | Hillside Community Church, 144 North St, Medford, MA 02155, USA
Join us for a nosh and get connected with conversation, conviviality, and cool people.
Sign up here to help with coffee hour! Bring the simple snacks , setup/make the coffee & help with clean up!

Sunday Morning Worship - Feel the Love
2023-08-27 10:30 - 11:30, 2023-09-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=[REDACTED]
Go to the Connection Hub for access to this week’s electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more.
For more about this Sunday’s Worship Theme – check out the Hillside website for the current worship series.
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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Meals4Medford Packing Event w. Tufts FOCUS
2023-08-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Tufts University Science and Engineering Complex – 200 College Avenue – Medford
Please Register and Donate here: igfn.us/f/1yf2/n
Sanctuary UCC, Hillside Community Church, and the Tufts University FOCUS Program invite you to join in this community-wide effort to help feed folk in Medford and Somerville.
With generous resources provided by the City of Medford ARPA Sub Recipient Grant Program in support of Sanctuary’s Micripantry Mission – along with numerous other community organizations – we will make a difference with 20,000 meals!
The event will include an educational component regarding food security and food systems, community-building dialogue, as well as packing 20,000 servings of shelf-stable, healthy meals to share with our neighbors.

Gallery@Sanctuary: Open for Viewing
2023-09-07 16:00 - 18:00, 2023-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Sanctuary United Church of Christ, 458 High St, Medford, MA 02155, USA

Rally Sunday - Feel the Love
2023-09-10 10:30 - 11:30 | Onsite or Online Zoom Here:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83182553314?pwd=[REDACTED]
kickoff the church year in style

After a long summer apart, Rally Sunday is the day we gather to kickoff the program year and celebrate the joy of being together again.

Here’s just some of what’s in store:

Backpack blessing
Launch of our Messy Church program for kids
An inspiring, honest message from Rev. Tom about why Jesus wants us to be cringy.
BBQ potluck meal following the service
Bouncy house for the kiddos

Go to the Connection Hub for access to this week’s electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more.
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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Meeting ID: 831 8255 3314
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Community Meal - All Are Welcome
2023-09-10 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 BBQ Potluck!

If you are able – please bring a nonperishable food item for the micro pantry ministry.
