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This Sunday, September 19, 2010
Worship this Sunday,
The Chancel Choir will feature an Introit by John Rutter, an Anthem by Robert Wetzler, and a benediction response by our own Charles Raines.
Pastor Tony will reflect on Amos 8:4-7 and Luke 16:1-13 for his sermon "True Riches".
We will also recognize all of our Church Leaders, commission our Minister of Music, Charles Raines, and commission our new Seminary Intern, Brendan Curran.
There will be a Music Commission meeting at 11:30 in Fellowship Hall.
This Sunday is Jubilee Sunday. Sunday. To help us be aware of the Jubilee effort to reduce debt of poor countries, as well as of progress of the United Nations sponsored Millenium Development Goals. For more info check out their website at www.jubileeusa.org.
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Next Sunday, September 26
Join us at 11:30 next Sunday, September 26 for an Adult Forum in the Parlor. We will hear about Pastor Tony's Summer Sabbatical, during which he traveled to Israel and had a silent retreat, among other activities.
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Our Minister of Music, Mr. Charles Raines in Concert! Friday, September 17 12:15pm Trinity Church, Copley Square
Tomorrow, Friday, 17th September, Charles will play a 30-minute recital
beginning at 12:15 p.m. at Trinity
Church, Copley Square. It
is free. So, anyone in "the neighborhood" can stop by for a
lovely musicale during lunch! Here is the program:
Prelude and Fugue in E minor Nicolaus Bruhns
(1665-1697)
A Triptych of Fugues Gerald Near (b. 1942)
No. 2: Slowly, expressively
No. 3: Broadly; allegro
Partita on "Austria" (Hymnal 1982: Hymn 522) Thomas Kuras (1950-1997)
No. 2: Pastorale
No. 5: Arioso
Suite du Deuxième Ton (G
minor) Louis-Nicolas Clérambault (1676-1749)
No. 7: Capriceiefly
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Calendar for the Week of September 19-26
Monday
6:00 pm: Facilities Commission meeting in the Parlor
7:30 pm: Finance Commission meeting in the Pastor's office
Thursday
7:15 PM: Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Chapel
Saturday
8:30 am: Pie Baking in the Fellowship Hall kitchen
Sunday
9:00 am: Chancel Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary
9:30 am: Children's Choir Rehearsal in the Parlor
10:00 am: Worship for all
10:20 am: Children dismissed for Sunday School
View the Calendar for the whole month
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Watertown Faire on the Square
Saturday, September 25, 10:00am - 4:00pm
This year, the Eliot Church will be hosting an information table at the annual Watertown Faire on the Square. The Faire includes artists' booths, children's activities, live music, food vendors, and more. If you would like to sign up for a shift of hosting our table of extravagant welcome, please contact Karla or Josephine McNeil. It is a great way to meet some of our neighbors, "over the line". revkarla@gmail.com
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Fall Roster
Fall Roster. We will soon be publishing the Fall edition of our Roster of Eliot Members and Friends. If you have had any changes of address, phone or email; or would like to add a cell phone number, please submit it to the office by Monday, September 20th at 7:00 am.
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Eliot Leaders Retreat
Saturday, October 2, 9:00 - 1:00
At the Brighton Allston Congregational Church in Brighton Ctr. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. We will be exploring spiritually nourishing in a vibrant church; as well as different models of leadership for doing the business and ministry of the church. These topics are important as they are two of the strategic initiatives in the implementation plan of option 5, "Ensuring a Vibrant Future for Eliot."
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Eliot Fall Fair - October 23
9:30 am - 3:00 pm
We need you to help make this annual event both fun and profitable! Items for the Flea Market may be brought to Fellowship Hall backstage beginning Friday, October 1. No clothes, computers or large pieces of furniture, please. Books and Media may be brought to Sanctuary Narthex (the space inside the front entrance from Centre Street). Pie Baking will be taking place in the Eliot kitchen on Saturday morning, September 25, at 8:30 under the able direction of Josephine McNeil. This year we'll be making both plum and apple pies. So, get out your rolling pin and join the fun! Homemade goodies are always good sellers and the more we have the better. This includes not only baked goods, but anything homemade such as jams, beans, pickles, etc. Cafe Donations - In order to maximize profit in the cafe, we are again asking members of the congregation to donate items such as hot dogs, rolls, soda, cider and water. Sign up during coffee hour or contact Susan Nason at nasonse@aol.com or 617-965-1811. HELP is needed especially with sorting and pricing Flea Market items during the week before the Fair, set up on Friday, October 23, staffing all activities on the day of the fair, and clean-up at the end of the day. Even if you're going to be out of town on Fair Day, there are many ways that you can help ahead of time!! Questions or suggestions? Contact Liz Thurston or
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Larry Schafer is planning to regather the Men's Breakfast Group. If you are interested in sharing bagels, coffee and stimulating conversation, contact Larry at 617-965-9888 or l.a.schafer@rcn.com. [back to top] |
There is a new signup sheet on the bulletin board in the hallway to give flowers on a Sunday morning. This is a perfect way to honor a loved one or celebrate any occasion, or just because! Speak with Liz Woodbridge for any questions. You can also email Terri W-J in the church office with your request at office@eliotchurch.org. [back to top] |
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