Afternoon Tea at Rolling Ridge, June 2

Afternoon Tea at Rolling Ridge, June 2

by | Apr 12, 2025 | Crawford Excursions

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.

Soul Collage, May 29

Soul Collage, May 29

by | Apr 10, 2025 | Crawford Excursions

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.

Back Bay Chorale Christmas Concert – Dec. 21

Back Bay Chorale Christmas Concert – Dec. 21

by | Nov 19, 2024 | Uncategorized

Join us on Saturday, December 21 for a Christmas concert by the Back Bay Chorale, of which our own Barb Siftar is a member! This concert is a local favorite every Christmas season!

From bbcboston.org:
Don’t miss this annual highlight of the holiday season, featuring the mighty Back Bay Chorale, brass, organ, and Boston’s favorite carol sing-along…The Back Bay Chorale’s “A Boston Christmas” returns, bringing the warmth and cheer of the holidays to our audiences through choral music. The grand but inviting, historic space provided by Old South Church, the sounds of brass and organ, and the invitation to sing carols that many of us have known since infancy all signal that this is a time of year for reflection, connection, and hope.

When: Saturday, December 21, 2024 • 4:00 pm
Where: Old South Church, 645 Boylston St., Boston , Copley Sq.
How to get tickets: Tickets are Dress Circle, $65.00 floor, fully accessible.  Preferred balcony seats are $36 each. Bernadette needs your ticket request and money to buy the tickets no later than Sunday, December 1.
Good to know: Parking will likely cost approximately $45. The MBTA is also an option, as the Copley Sq Green Line station is very near the venue.
Questions? If you’re interested or have any questions, Bernadette would appreciate a text or phone call to let her know (617-947-3161).

Low: An Honest Advent Devotional

Low: An Honest Advent Devotional

by | Nov 5, 2024 | Uncategorized

In addition to the weekly Adult Study with Laura Myers, Crawford will offer an “At Home” personal Advent Devotion.
Using the book Low: An Honest Advent Devotional by John Pavlovitz. Participants will be partnered and encouraged to text, talk, email, or meet daily with their partners to discuss the simple, poignant, and practical day’s reading. Partners can be randomly chosen for you or you may join the Devotion with a friend.
 
Although you can join with a partner or even choose to participate alone, I encourage you to consider sharing the days of Advent with someone you may not know well or at all. I have done similar Devotions and although it was a little scary to be vulnerable with a woman I didn’t know well, I can tell you that I certainly knew her and myself better by the end of Advent! I found it both an enriching and joyful experience.
 
Participants will be offered discussion topics and questions to facilitate their devotion. We are hoping for new connections, new ideas, and new ways to connect with ourselves, others, and our God as we wait in joyful hope for our dear Savior’s birth.
Books are available for $5.99, HERE, on Amazon. If you are unable to purchase the book on your own — either from Amazon or your local independent book seller — let Stacey know in the church office (office@crawfordumc.org or 781-729-5056) and she will order one for you (in which case, we hope you will consider making a donation to cover the cost of the book and/or shipping).
 
 
 
If you plan to participate or have questions, please contact me via talk or text at 617-947-3161 or grab me at church so I can pair you up with a discussion partner!  Please join in…it won’t be the same without you!”
 
– Bernadette
Last Hope K-9 Returns

Last Hope K-9 Returns

by | Mar 25, 2024 | News, Uncategorized

Last Hope K-9 is a non-profit all-breed dog rescue based in Massachusetts. They save abandoned, neglected, and abused dogs from high-kill shelters in Central Arkansas and beyond. The dogs are fostered by families here in Massachusetts until they can be adopted through individual inquiries or events like the ones Crawford has hosted over the years. Learn more about the adoption process at lasthopek9.org. If you’re interested in adopting, get your application in right away, and meet the dogs awaiting their furever homes at Crawford on Saturday, April 6, between noon and 2:00pm.
Lenten Walks

Lenten Walks

by | Feb 20, 2024 | Uncategorized

2024 promises to be an “historic” year–wars around the globe; consequential national election at home; strife and division; and individuals, families, companies, and churches  trying to figure out how to be in the next stage after a global pandemic. Sometimes it may be hard to feel hope in the midst of all this turmoil.

During the seven Saturdays of Lent, we will meet at Horn Pond (Sturgis Street parking lot – see map) at 9am. for a reflection — we’ll consider how hope has sustained us in the past, and how we might remain hopeful in the face of today’s challenges. Then will walk as long or as little as each of us wants, solo or with another member of the community.

Bring your coffee and join us for one or all of our walks!