by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 12, 2025 | Archived
On Monday, June 2nd, Rolling Ridge will host a special day with author Lawrence Kessenich, Rolling Ridge staff, and afternoon tea. With the Rolling Ridge gardens and rhododendrons in full boom, it will be a glorious day of community and conversation with tea and time to stroll. Seating for Afternoon Tea begins at 2 pm, end time is approximately 4pm. The grounds and gardens will be open all day for people to walk, enjoy, and explore.
Prior to the Afternoon Tea, from 1:00-2:00 pm, Lawrence Kessenich will share excerpts from his new book, The Further Adventures of Daisy Miller (released in April, 2025). Copies of Lawrence’s book will be available for purchase and autograph during the Author Chat. The tea is $45 per person, but the Author Talk prior is free and open to the public. See more on the Rolling Ridge website, HERE.
Bernadette plans to attend the Author Chat (at 1:00) and the Afternoon Tea (at 2:00) and invites you to join her! You can register yourself HERE or let Bernadette know that you’re interested and ask her to sign you up. Also, let her know if you’re interested in carpooling. You can call or text her at 617-947-3161.
by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 10, 2025 | Archived
Explore your creative side at Rolling Ridge this spring. “SoulCollage® is a playful, gentle, often joyful way of exploring your life and your deep self. Using cutout images from magazines, individuals create their own unique 5” X 8” cards, where each card represents a different part of themselves or their world. There is a deeper level of knowing that is accessed through images.” While you’re there, enjoy the beautiful grounds of Rolling Ridge Retreat and Conference Center, situated on the shore of Lake Cochichewick. Learn more and – if interested – register HERE. If you’re interested in car-pooling, call or text Bernadette at 617-947-3161.
by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 6, 2025 | Sermons
Kindness is next up in our exploration of the Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. After watching or reading this week’s sermon, we hope you’ll enjoy this music video which offers more support for the importance of kindness.
– Pastor Anne
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by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 3, 2025 | Conversations
In her article about Methodism’s “vile” practices (ministering to those outside of the church, visiting the imprisoned, and holding authorities accountable for inhumane treatment, to name a few), Dr. Ashley Boggan(general secretary of the United Methodist General Commission on Archives and History) suggests that now is the time for the Methodist church to be even more vile. She explains that “Wesleyan viletality is a willingness to look beyond today’s acceptable practices and norms and bend the rules in order to ensure that more people can experience the love of God.”
Read the full article, HERE.
by Stacey Hilliard | Apr 2, 2025 | News
You are invited to join us as we remember Jesus’ last days on earth, from a celebratory Palm Sunday, through His last supper and death on the cross, to His triumphant resurrection on Easter Sunday. Please join us at any or all of our Holy Week services:
Palm Sunday Parade and Service, April 13, 9:15 and 10:00 a.m.
Gather in front of the church at 9:15am for our annual Palm Sunday parade around the neighborhood, led by a New Orleans style brass band. Bring your friends and family! Rhythm instruments and other noise makers will be available for the kids and the young at heart! We’ll return to the church in plenty of time for our 10:00 service of worship.
Maundy Thursday, April 17, 7:00 p.m.
This year’s Maundy Thursday service on April 17 at 7:00 p.m. will be a musical extravaganza you won’t want to miss. The story of Jesus’s final hours, from the Last Supper to His passion on the cross, will be told in scripture and song, including a dozen musical pieces–from familiar hymns to beautiful choral anthems. Please join us for this service of music, contemplation, and the sharing of Holy Communion.
Easter Sunrise Service at Sandy’s Island, April 20, 6:30 a.m.
All are invited to join us for our annual sunrise Easter service at Sandy’s Island (behind the Winchester Public Library), followed by a light breakfast in Gifford Hall.
Easter Service at Crawford, April 20, 10:00 a.m.
Everyone is invited to join us for our 10:00 a.m. celebration of Jesus’ resurrection on Easter Sunday. You won’t want to miss the music our choir and the Occasional Brass Quintet have planned for us. There will be no coffee hour, but the service will be followed by Easter games and Easter goodies in Gifford Hall for all kids in attendance.
