Priorities

Priorities

by | Mar 28, 2022 | Sermons

As we continue in the wilderness stories of the Exodus, we’re going to skip forward quite a few chapters and head to Mt. Sinai and Moses receiving the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20. Someday I’ll do a whole series on them, but this week we’re going to look at them all as a group and think about the way the individual commandments provide support for each other as we try to keep the main thing the main thing in our lives. I think they have an internal order to them that can teach us how to build a moral core. Watch, listen, or read, and see if you agree.

– Pastor Anne

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Update on Afghan Resettlement

Update on Afghan Resettlement

by | Mar 26, 2022 | News

The Afghan family we’ve been fundraising for, has settled into their new home and they are very appreciative of all that has been done for them by the Winchester Interfaith Committee. Members of the Neighborhood Support Team are working hard to meet the family’s needs, both in terms of support and home furnishings. Their apartment is a tight fit for seven people, but they have identified a few specific items that would be useful and appreciated: If you’d like to help, here’s list of items that would make them more comfortable in their new home:

  • A standing coat rack for front hall
  • A thermos carafe for tea that holds 8-10 cups
  • 3 covers for pans that are 8 inches, 10 inches and 12 inches
  • 6.9 qt. cast aluminum Caldero (Dutch oven) with lid ($20 at Target)
  • A large outdoor toy bin
  • A free-standing outdoor bike rack
  • Bike locks

If you have any of the items to donate, please take a photo of the item(s) and send it to Reva Shapiro at revashapiro-at-gmail-dot-com or 908-229-6336. (If you are willing to purchase any of them, please let Reva know that as well.) If the item meets their needs and hasn’t already been donated, you can deliver it to one of two  drop-off locations in Winchester or Arlington. We will keep this list updated to the best of our ability… thank you!

UMCOR Sunday

UMCOR Sunday

by | Mar 23, 2022 | Conversations

This Sunday is UMCOR Sunday. You’ll find more information in the pews at church, and a special offering envelope in your bulletin. Gifts to the UMCOR Sunday offering cover the administrative cost of the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s ministry. When we support UMCOR’s cost of doing business, we help UMCOR keep the promise that 100% of gifts to a specific project will fund that project.”

Read more about UMCOR and the projects they’re funding now here. And because it’s top of mind for many of us, you can read specifically about how they’re addressing the crisis in Ukraine, here.

Holy Week and Easter 2022

Holy Week and Easter 2022

by | Mar 23, 2022 | News

It may seem as though we just entered the wilderness of Lent, but Holy Week will soon be upon us. Mark your calendars… we hope you will join us for some or all of our services/celebrations during this most important season for the church.

Palm Sunday, April 10
We will again parade with our palms through the neighborhood, led by a lively New Orleans brass band. Gather at the church at 9:30 a.m. for the short parade. (Palms will be provided.) We’ll end up back at the church for the start of our Palm Sunday worship at 10:00 a.m, including more special music from our choir, organist, and the Occasional Brass.

Maundy Thursday, April 14
We will gather around the fire pit (weather permitting, otherwise inside) for a service of Holy Communion and Tenebrae at 7:00 p.m. Update: The weather forecast is for rain, so we will meet inside for worship at 7.

Easter, April 17

  • 6:00 a.m. Sunrise Service around the fire pit (weather permitting, otherwise inside)
  • Easter breakfast immediately following the Sunrise Service in Gifford Hall
  • 10:00 a.m. Worship Service in the sanctuary, featuring live music by the Occasional Brass Quintet
  • Easter Egg Hunt for the kids immediately following the 10:00 service

 

Who is God?

Who is God?

by | Mar 21, 2022 | Sermons

Exodus 3 gives us one of the most famous stories in the Bible. Moses is in the wilderness and encounters a bush that is on fire. Unlike normal bushes, however, this bush isn’t turning to ash; the flames do not die down and neither is the bush consumed. Odd. So Moses takes a look. And from there emerges a conversation with God where Moses is given his calling and the name of God is revealed.

There are people who have devoted their lives to trying to understand and interpret the revelation of God’s name in this story. We won’t take quite that long; but we will join Moses at the burning bush to see if the story might speak to us now. Spoiler alert: It does.

— Pastor Anne

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