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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: 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T083000
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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:Annual Congregational Meeting (2025)
DESCRIPTION:CALL TO ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING (2025) (click for details and agenda) \nCongregational Church of West Medford DBA Sanctuary United Church of Christ \nONLINE ONLY – Tuesday\, 12/02/2025 (7:00 – 8:30 pm) \nLocation:  Sanctuary UCC via Zoom \n──────────Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394Passcode: 487224 \nDial by your location: +1 309 205 3325 USMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394Passcode: 487224Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keFgMU7lKv──────────
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251130T083000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Ache & Anticipation
DESCRIPTION:The week after Thanksgiving often feels like a soft exhale—too soon for tinsel\, too soon for frenzy\, not quite ready for the turning of the liturgical wheel. And yet Advent arrives anyway\, quiet as a breath\, asking us to notice the shimmer beneath the numbness\, the tremble beneath the familiar. \nThis season begins in the half-light: where the sky feels unsteady\, where our hearts do too\, where waiting holds both ache and anticipation. The gospel imagines trembling stars and roaring seas\, but our own lives hum with smaller signs—unspoken longings\, tender hopes\, the subtle glow of something about to change. \nThis Sunday’s Soul Circle invites you into that thin place between what is and what might be. We’ll breathe\, listen\, and reflect together as we sit with the slop and the shimmer—the griefs we carry and the hopes that flicker in the quiet. Come experience a spacious circle of poetry\, scripture\, honest sharing\, and gentle wisdom as we open ourselves to the possibility that God’s almost-presence is drawing near\, even now. \n\n\n\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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251123T083000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Blessed in the Dark
DESCRIPTION:Blessed in the Dark: A Thanksgiving Soul Circle \nWe live in a world obsessed with looking “#blessed” — curated joy\, perfect tables\, gratitude that never seems to leave room for pain. But Zechariah’s Benedictus in Luke 1 is a very different kind of blessing. It rises after doubt\, after months of silence\, after waiting on a promise that felt impossible. His first word back is “Blessed\,” even while empire still rules and many prayers seem unanswered. \nIn this Soul Circle\, we’ll sit with Zechariah’s song and our own. We’ll draw on scripture\, breath prayer\, and contemporary voices like Valarie Kaur\, Brené Brown\, Cole Arthur Riley\, and Howard Thurman as we explore blessings that don’t always look like blessings — the ones hidden inside grief\, change\, and the not-yet. There will be time for quiet reflection\, small-group sharing\, and a simple practice of naming “dawn-moments” in the middle of our dark places. \nBring your gratitude and your questions\, your joy and your heaviness. You don’t have to tidy your life up to step into this circle. The God of tender mercy is already rising to meet you in the shadows. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-40/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251116T083000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251113T183000
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SUMMARY:Sanctuary UCC All Hands Meeting - W. Chris Mereschuk
DESCRIPTION:Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle Meeting\nAll are welcome!  Gather online! \nDid you miss last month’s meeting? Here’s where you can find minutes from previous meetings. (https://medfordchurch.org/minutes/) \nAgenda: \n\nRecruit Note Taker\nMeet with Chris Meruschuk\, Director\, SNEUCC Church Legacy Corp. to review Legacy and Closure Process Overview\, clarify where we are\, Q&A\, & next steps.\nRecruit Leadership Team for Legacy Process\nVote on proposal for Tuesday\, Dec. 2 (All Hands Mtg) for Special Congregational Meeting to serve as 2025 Annual Meeting\, delayed from June 2025. Review the Agenda for that Meeting.\nVote on Proposal for Upgrade to Electrical Work for Shiloh Rental Space\, needed for safety of equipment and HVAC.\n\n──────────\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394\nPasscode: 487224 \nDial by your location: +1 309 205 3325 US\nMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394\nPasscode: 487224\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keFgMU7lKv\n──────────
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary 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 Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nDial by your location• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251107T183000
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SUMMARY:Cancelled!! Reel Conversations: Wicked
DESCRIPTION:🧹 Witch\, Please! Let’s Talk Power\, Prejudice\, and Defying Gravity. What if the “wicked” one wasn’t wicked at all? In Wicked\, the misunderstood Elphaba doesn’t just ride a broomstick—she flips the whole script. She challenges the system\, calls out propaganda\, and still makes time for a show-stopping duet or two. \n✨ She’s green. She’s gifted. She’s done playing nice with fascist wizards. And we’re here for it. \nJoin us for Reel Conversations*\, a night of popcorn\, powerful scenes\, and meaningful discussion about Wicked\, the story behind the story behind The Wizard of Oz. Together\, we’ll explore what happens when someone dares to speak truth to power—even when it means standing alone. \nWe’ll talk about: \n\nWho gets labeled “dangerous” and why\nWhy complicity is comfortable but costly\nWhat it takes to defy gravity—and injustice\n\n🎥 Watch the movie ahead of time (streaming info below)\, use this Viewers Guide to look for the themes we will discuss\, then come ready to rewatch the big moments together\, talk back to the narrative\, and celebrate the courage it takes to be too much for the status quo. #TeamElphaba #NoWizardsAllowed #ReelConversations #DefyGravity \nP.S. 👠 If you’ve ever been called too loud\, too bold\, too much\, or just too green — this night is for you. Come as you are\, bring your broom\, and let’s fly into some Wicked good trouble together. 💚🖤🧹🔥 \n*Reel Conversations – the Circle previously known as Faith & Film! \nParticipant Instructions\n🎥 WATCH BEFORE YOU COME USING THIS VIEWER’S GUIDE\nPlease watch Wicked ahead of our event. It’s currently available for rent or purchase on Amazon Prime\, Apple TV\, Google Play\, YouTube\, and other streaming platforms. Included on HBO/Max. \n📝 USE THE VIEWER’S GUIDE & TAKE NOTES!\nAs you watch\, jot down a few thoughts in response to the Viewer’s Guide questions above—or anything that moves you. If you’ve already seen it\, consider rewatching with these new lenses in mind. \n📅 JOIN US IN PERSON\n🗓 Friday\, November 07\n🕡 6:30–8:30 PM\n📍 Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave\, Medford\, MA \n  \n🍿 We’ll gather\, watch a few powerful scenes together\, and discuss the deeper truths\, tensions\, and hope that Wicked stirs in us.
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/reel-conversations-wicked/
LOCATION:Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave\, Medford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Faith & Film,Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251026T083000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary 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 Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nDial by your location• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251019T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251019T123043Z
UID:10001689-1760862600-1760866200@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary 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 Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nDial by your location• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-35/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251012T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251012T231520Z
UID:10001688-1760292000-1760299200@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Spirituality of Surrender
DESCRIPTION:🌿 The Spirituality of Surrender \nSunday Soul Circle — Sept 12 | 6:30 pm- 8:00 pm | Sanctuary UCC\n🕯️ A 75-minute circle of reflection\, release\, and hope. \nAfter all that Sanctuary has been through\, our hearts are heavy. The decision to pursue the Legacy and Closure process carries both pain and deep meaning — and for those who’ve shared this Soul Circle space\, the loss feels personal. \nThis week we’ll gather as companions on the journey — to name what hurts\, to honor what was\, and to open our hearts to what may yet be revealed when we surrender. Together\, we’ll reflect on the spirituality of letting go — not as defeat\, but as trust; not as absence\, but as spaciousness for grace. \nWe’ll draw on words from Jesus and wisdom from modern spiritual teachers\, and each of us will pull a card from The Power of Surrender Deck by Judith Orloff\, M.D.\, as a personal guide for the days ahead. \n🕯️ Plan for a 75-minute circle to allow time for reflection\, story\, and sacred pause. \nAll are welcome — come as you are\, with whatever you’re holding. \nAnd take heart: endings are never the whole story.\nEven here\, in the letting go\, God is already stirring new life —\nwithin us\, among us\, and beyond what we can yet see. 🌱 \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-34/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251007T201500
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250729T134643Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251007T234541Z
UID:10001637-1759863600-1759868100@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Special Congregational Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Special Congregational Meeting \nCall to Meeting: https://medfordchurch.org/congregational-documents/2025-10-07-call-to-special-congregational-meeting/──────────Join Zoom MeetingMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394Passcode: 487224 \nDial by your location: +1 309 205 3325 USMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394Passcode: 487224Find your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keFgMU7lKv──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/all-hands-meeting-committee-of-the-whole-leadership-circle-117/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82581670394?pwd=dGx6VE83dFhtaThJYVhEeTVzeG9BZz09
CATEGORIES:Service
ORGANIZER;CN="obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T131528Z
UID:10001687-1759653000-1759656600@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:World Communion Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:One Bread\, Many Tables \nOn World Communion Sunday\, Christians across the globe break bread in kitchens\, cathedrals\, fields\, and prison chapels—becoming one body in Christ’s love. Sanctuary’s Soul Circle will join this vast\, holy feast\, remembering that no distance or difference can divide the table of Christ. Bring bread and cup from your home\, and be nourished by God’s presence that binds us together. \nAll are welcome. \nCome with your bread and cup\, your longing for connection\, your ache for a world made whole. Come ready to see faces near and far\, to taste the mystery that makes us one\, to speak words of peace across difference\, and to discover in this shared meal the holy gift of God’s wide\, unbreakable love. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-33/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250928T124528Z
UID:10001686-1759048200-1759051800@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:Sanctuary 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 Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1 \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nDial by your location• +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)• +1 305 224 1968 US \nMeeting ID: 828 8236 0638Passcode: 651686 \nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/kc1XnzubHD \n──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-32/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250921T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T123013Z
UID:10001685-1758443400-1758447000@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Saying God
DESCRIPTION:Infinite. Intimate. Unknown. \nWhat do we mean when we say “God”? This question has inspired poets\, prophets\, skeptics\, and everyday seekers across time. In this Sunday’s Soul Circle\, we’ll dip into What Do We Mean When We Say God?—a collection of impassioned responses from people of all walks of life and religious faiths. Some answers may inspire\, others may unsettle\, and together they will invite us into honest conversation about mystery\, meaning\, and the divine. Come as a seeker\, a skeptic\, a believer\, or none of the above. The circle is open.  \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-31/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250320T003053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250916T220442Z
UID:10001332-1758049200-1758052800@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:All Hands Meeting - Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle
DESCRIPTION:Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle Meeting\nAll are welcome!  Gather online! \nDid you miss last month’s meeting? Here’s where you can find minutes from previous meetings. (https://medfordchurch.org/minutes/) \nHere’s the Detailed Agenda. \nSummary Agenda is: \n\nRecruit Note Taker\nUpdates:\n\n$ 340\,000 in estate proceeds received – Trustees will propose a disposition at the next meeting.\nSanctuary Move to Shiloh; need someone to negotiate the move with Hillside\nSanctuary Mission & Ministries\, including brief discussions about Legacy Process\, Current Partnerships & Impact\, & Possible Merger Proposal\n\n\nSelect Date and Define Agenda for 2025 Annual Meeting (delayed from June)\nRecurring Business\n\nClerk Report\nTreasurer’s Report\nMinistry Updates\n\n\n\n──────────\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82581670394?pwd=dGx6VE83dFhtaThJYVhEeTVzeG9BZz09 \nMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394\nPasscode: 487224\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,82581670394#\,\,\,\,*487224# US\n+13126266799\,\,82581670394#\,\,\,\,*487224# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \nMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394\nPasscode: 487224\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keFgMU7lKv\n──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/all-hands-meeting-committee-of-the-whole-leadership-circle-62/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82581670394?pwd=dGx6VE83dFhtaThJYVhEeTVzeG9BZz09
CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T124605Z
UID:10001684-1757838600-1757842200@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: The Ache for Home
DESCRIPTION:“Perhaps home is not a place but simply an irrevocable condition.” – James Baldwin \nWe all carry an ache for home—the place where we are fully seen\, welcomed\, and loved. For some\, that home is rooted in memory. For others\, it is still unfolding. And for many who have been kept on the outside of cultural privilege—because of race\, gender\, or identity—homecoming is about finding a space where belonging is no longer questioned\, but celebrated. \nThis week at Sunday Soul Circle\, we’ll reflect on the deep spiritual longing to come home—whether to God\, to ourselves\, or to one another. Through scripture\, poetry\, and shared wisdom\, we’ll explore how homecoming is not just a destination\, but a sacred journey of return and claiming what has always been true: you are worthy\, you are loved\, you belong. \nAll are welcome. Come as you are. Come home. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-30/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250907T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250821T170035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T130034Z
UID:10001683-1757233800-1757237400@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: God's Love Always On Repeat
DESCRIPTION:Remember to Remember \n“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” — Oscar Wilde \nWhen the people of God stood on the edge of the promised land\, Moses called them to remember. Remember the stories of rescue and love\, remember who belongs at the center\, remember the future God is unfolding. Whether you are moving on or in a time of fear\, loss\, or shame—remember. God’s love stretches into yesterday and tomorrow\, holding you wherever we go.  Join us this Sunday at Soul Circle for shared reflection\, story\, and community. Together we’ll pause\, breathe\, and ‘remember to remember to remember’ the ways God’s love is woven through our lives. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-29/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250831T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250712T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250829T005355Z
UID:10001611-1756629000-1756632600@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Sacred Thresholds
DESCRIPTION:“We have to allow ourselves to be drawn out of the familiar and into the threshold\, where true transformation always occurs.” — Richard Rohr \nLife’s thresholds are not only the doorways we cross — they live 💜  within us — in the sacred moments when the soul shifts\, stretches\, and awakens to something new🌱.  This week at Sunday Soul Circle\, we’ll pause together in these in-between spaces — where endings touch beginnings🔄\, where fear meets hope💫 \, and where God invites us to cross into promise✝️. Because\, beloved\, in these threshold moments\, we discover that God is already there ✨ leading us to transformation!   \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-8/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250824T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250712T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T114906Z
UID:10001610-1756024200-1756027800@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Masterpiece in Progress
DESCRIPTION:“Great things are not done by impulse\, but by a series of small things brought together.”  — Vincent Van Gogh \nSometimes growth doesn’t look glamorous. Sometimes it’s messy\, slow\, or full of mistakes. But each step—however small—shapes us into something more whole\, more beautiful. This week’s Sanctuary Soul Circle is all about embracing the climb\, the stumble\, and the surprising progress we’ve already made. \n💡 Bring your imperfect self. 🌱 Expect to be inspired. ✨ \nLeave reminded that you are both a masterpiece and a work in progress.  \nSunday Circle (8:30 am online only) \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-7/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250817T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250712T153314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250824T114951Z
UID:10001609-1755419400-1755423000@sanctuaryucc.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: S'mores the Spirit
DESCRIPTION:“We are each other’s harvest; we are each other’s business; we are each other’s magnitude and bond.” — Gwendolyn Brooks \n This Sunday\, we’re going to camp — without leaving Circle. 🏕️ Pull up a chair by our imaginary campfire 🔥 as we toast marshmallows\, melt chocolate 🍫\, and see how the Spirit blends our unique gifts into something sweeter than we could be alone. It might get a little sticky (in the best way)\, but that’s where the joy is. \nBring your flavor\, your stories\, your laughter\, and your “ingredient” for the mix — and let’s make sweet work of becoming one ✨ \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-6/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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ORGANIZER;CN="obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com":MAILTO:obg7a845ro7e6n8uv0a7q84umg@group.calendar.google.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250815T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
CREATED:20250712T153313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250815T233021Z
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SUMMARY:Art & Soul Circle: Through the Eyes of the Artist & the Artist Within
DESCRIPTION:“I don’t listen to what art critics say. I don’t know anybody who needs a critic to find out what art is.” — Jean-Michel Basquiat \nThrough the Eyes of the Artist & the Artist Within \nTo see is to remember\, to feel\, to imagine. \nIn this Art & Soul Circle\, we’ll gather amid the wildly diverse exhibit\, In the Eyes of the Artist* to listen—not to critics\, but to the whispers of memory\, the tug of identity\, the colors of emotion. As we explore the work of our local artists\, we’ll awaken the artist in each of us and see ourselves reflected in their creativity. \n*Arts Medford Annual Member Show: “In the Eyes of the Artist”
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/art-soul-circle-in-the-eyes-of-the-artist/
LOCATION:Arts Collaborative Medford\, 162 Mystic Ave\, Medford\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts,Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle
DESCRIPTION:🎣 Gone Fishin’… Came Up EmptyEver poured your heart into something only to watch it flop spectacularly? The disciples knew that feeling — right before Jesus yelled fishing tips from the beach and filled their nets (and their hearts) to the brim. This week’s Soul Circle dives into Empty Net Syndrome — how Jesus meets us in failure\, mends our holes\, and sends us back out with more than we imagined. Bring your empty nets\, your questions\, and your coffee. 🐟 \nSanctuary UCC Sunday Spiritual Circle – for prayer\, reflection\, connection\, and care. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-5/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
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SUMMARY:All Hands Meeting - Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle
DESCRIPTION:Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle Meeting\nAll are welcome!  Gather online! \nDid you miss last month’s meeting? Here’s where you can find minutes from previous meetings. (https://medfordchurch.org/minutes/) \nHere’s the Recurring Agenda: \n\nRecruit Note Taker\nCheck on/Create Agenda\nSanctuary Ministry Status\nReview schedule/time for the next Comm of the Whole meeting.\n\n──────────\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/82581670394?pwd=dGx6VE83dFhtaThJYVhEeTVzeG9BZz09 \nMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394\nPasscode: 487224\nOne tap mobile\n+13092053325\,\,82581670394#\,\,\,\,*487224# US\n+13126266799\,\,82581670394#\,\,\,\,*487224# US (Chicago) \nDial by your location\n+1 309 205 3325 US\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 876 9923 US (New York) \nMeeting ID: 825 8167 0394\nPasscode: 487224\nFind your local number: https://us02web.zoom.us/u/keFgMU7lKv\n──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/all-hands-meeting-committee-of-the-whole-leadership-circle-66/
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CATEGORIES:Service
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250803T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: Be the Bread\, Be the Body
DESCRIPTION:“The work of the people is to become the body of Christ. Not just to remember it. Not just to receive it. But to become it.” — Sara Miles\, author of Take This Bread \n🥐✨ This Sunday’s Soul Circle is BYOB—Bring Your Own Breakfast—as we gather online to break bread across the miles. Inspired by Jesus’ words\, “I am the bread of life\,” we’ll eat\, reflect\, and remember that Communion is more than a ritual—it’s a way of life. Come hungry for connection. Leave with purpose. Be the bread. Be the body. 🥣 Bring your breakfast + something bready & juice-y. With 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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-26/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250727T093000
DTSTAMP:20260429T120922
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: "Weird. Weepy. Wonderful."
DESCRIPTION:Strength in Softness \n“Vulnerability is not weakness. It is our most accurate measure of courage.” — Brené Brown \nEver been told you’re too sensitive? Too emotional? That you overthink\, bend too easily\, or feel too much? \nThis Sunday’s Soul Circle is for the weepers\, the wonderers\, the ones who break open instead of breaking down. Through the story The Willow and the Wind\, we’ll explore the quiet power of softness\, the wisdom of bending\, and what it means to belong just as we are. No need to stand tall or hold it together—just come. Cry if you need. Breathe. Listen. Let your roots find water and your soul find rest. \nSunday Soul Circle (8:30 am online only) \nWith love\, Rev. Wendy \n~~~~ \nSanctuary UCC Sunday Spiritual Circle – for prayer\, care\, reflection\, and connection. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250720T083000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Soul Circle: The Gospel of Good Trouble
DESCRIPTION:Good Trouble\, Sacred Ground: Join the Circle\n“Freedom is not a state\, it is an act.” –John Lewis \nJohn Lewis called it “necessary trouble.”  Jesus called it the reign of God. From sit-ins to sanctuary\, protest to prayer circle\, the Spirit still invites us to stir things up—for love\, for justice\, for each other. This Sunday’s Soul Circle explores the sacred and civic call to speak up\, act boldly\, and stand for what is just—especially when it’s uncomfortable. Drawing on the wisdom of John Lewis and Jesus alike\, we reflect on how love of neighbor leads us to righteous resistance\, courageous compassion\, and enduring hope. Come circle up this Sunday and find your place in the movement. \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──────────
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/sunday-soul-circle-2/
LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82882360638?pwd=C3PlBa13j4w2dvjKgANZM9eqpUbMaa.1&jst=3
CATEGORIES:Spiritual Circles & Book Groups
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
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SUMMARY:Good Trouble Lives On: March in Peace. Act in Power.
DESCRIPTION:Help Mystic Mashup Indivisible & Safe Medford make GOOD TROUBLE!Meet us for a peaceful\, nonviolent rally at the top of the hill in Powder House Park to honor the legacy of John Lewis.\n\nFeaturing:-Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade from Sanctuary UCC & Safe Medford-State Senator Pat Jehlen-Elyse Best of Somerville’s Human Rights Commission-Sara Lodgen Kirubi from The Welcome Project-Aaron Olapade\, Medford School Committee Member-Musician Sally Sweitzer leading with freedom songs\n\nParking: There is metered parking on Broadway and some two hour parking on Powderhouse and College Ave. The closest train stops are Davis and Ball Square.\n\nFor more information contact: mysticmashupinfo@gmail.com\n\n#medford #somerville #protest #rally#goodtroubleliveson#mysticmashupindivisible#indivisible#safemedford\nMore about Good Trouble Lives On
URL:https://sanctuaryucc.org/event/good-trouble-lives-on-march-in-peace-act-in-power/
LOCATION:Powder House Park\, Somerville\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Service
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