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If you have finished paying your pledge, thank you! You are helping Eliot pay the bills. If you haven't, please complete your pledges soon. The deadline, June 30th, is just a couple of weeks away! Thank you. |
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Sign Up!
A kind of strange thing happened Sunday and it wasn't the crazy storms from above. I looked at the sign up sheets, located in the hallway, for getting involved in the Implemenation Task Force initiatives and they were empty.
At the Congregational Meeting there were so many Eliot members who wanted to get involved in moving Eliot to a better place, and we were hoping to capture that spirit by including them on the sign up sheets. It would be a shame if only a few people were involved in making the decisions that the whole of Eliot is affected by. So remember to look over the 7 strategic initiatives and find yourself in one.
Then contact Susan Jeghelian and let her know that you will become involved in the action. She would like to finalize the action plans and teams working on them by the end of June!
Thanks for all you do for Eliot Church. Let's keep Rowing in the Same Direction!
Yours in Faith,
Lisa Hines, Moderator
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Children's Music Sunday
Please join the children of Eliot in their enthusiastic rendition of the well known jazz church musical, 100% Chance of Rain by Walter Horsley. This joyful story about Noah and his Ark will be celebrated at the 10am worship service.
Food Collection
At the May meeting of the Newton Clergy Association, we were reminded that during the summer months, when attendance drops at houses of worship around the city, the amount of food contributed for our local food pantries also drops - but the requests for food by families in need does not. Therefore, we are encouraging a combined, interfaith effort for every Newton congregation to hold a "food collection drive" during June, to help stock the pantries for the summer. At Eliot, we especially encourage you to bring a bag or box of food with you to worship on June 13. Non-perishable canned or dry food only, please. Thank you if you have brought a donation today. Thank you - Pastor Tony.
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Calendar for the Week of June 13 - 20, 2010
Monday - June 14
Pastory Tony Kill begins his Sabbatical and will return Sept. 12.
Terri W-J will be on vacation until July 6. Wednesday - June 16
7:30 P.M. Membership Commission meeting in the Parlor
Sunday - June 20
10:00 AM: Worship for all
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Boston Pride, Saturday June 12
Boston Pride is Saturday, June 12! Pride Interfaith Service at Old South Church at 10:00 AM (gathering music at 9:30). The preacher and recipient of the Pride Interfaith Award will be the Rev. Ann B. Day (national ONA Program Coordinator 1987-2007). Pride Parade Festival afterward on City Hall Plaza. We would be delighted to have you join us as one of the Eliot marchers. For more info, speak with Pastor Tony or Pastor Karla. If you don't decide til Friday or Saturday morning, call Karla on her cell to meet up!
781-835-6893
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A Note from Martha Totten
Norman and I want to thank all of you for your prayers for my speedy recovery, as well as for all of your warm wishes through cards, phone calls, visits, and culinary thoughtfulness. These have all been "wonderful tonic", and I am definitely on the mend and hope to see all of you soon at Eliot. Again, thank you. Fondly, Martha [back to top] |
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Zukomo!
My trip to Zambia is fast approaching. The variety of books, supplies, stuffed animals I will take with me... has been amazing. Zukomo - thank you. If any children were involved in the selection of items you donated - let me know and I will be sure to send them pictures and thank you on my return. - Patrick O'ReillyZambia is fast approaching. The variety of books, supplies, stuffed animals I will take with me... has been amazing. Zukomo - thank you. If any children were involved in the selection of items you donated - let me know and I will be sure to send them pictures and thank you on my return. - Patrick O'Reilly
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The Facilities Commission recently had new light fixtures installed in the Parlor. These fixtures not only provide more light, than the old ones, but they conserve energy, using compact fluorescent lightbulbs!
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Women Walking the Labyrinth
Thursday, June 24
All Eliot women are invited to walk the labyrinth on June 24 at Boston College. We will meet around 7:30pm. There is a small group interested in having dinner together beforehand. If you would like to join either or both, please contact Pastor Karla.
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Youth Trip to Six Flags New England
Friday, June 25
We're planning to head to Six Flags on Friday, June 25th after school is out. Kids in grades 6-12 should gather at Eliot by 9:00 am. We will travel by car to Six Flags, spend the day and return by 5:00 pm. Youth are welcome to include a friend, particularly if their friend is looking for a new church :)! Kids must have a signed permission slip and current health form completed, in case of any emergencies. We will need at least 4 parent drivers. Amy McMahon will be leading this trip, along with other parents. Questions-contact Amy at 617-527-1404. Kids interested in attending should email Amy by no later than June 18th and include names of any friends attending. PARENTS: WE NEED AT LEAST THREE MORE DRIVERS/CHAPERONES TO MAKE THIS WORK. CAN YOU GO? Please email Amy McMahon.
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The Honor of Your Presence is Requested
At the marriage of David Castillo Gocher and Christopher T. McAdam on Saturday, June 26 at 4:00pm in the Sanctuary at The Eliot Church of Newton.
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