How I've longed to write something beautiful and deep in this,
my back-to-church community blast. But part of returning to church after time away is that there is sooooooooo much to do!
So here is everything you need to know about the coming weeks at The Crossing, in more or less chronological order. Enjoy the ride ...
this week
THIS THURS. @ 6-7:30pm / Worship
We return to the Sanctuary for Eucharistic celebration. Come see the face of Christ shining back at you.
THIS THURS. AFTER WORSHIP / Fajitas 'n Ritas
We share good, cheap food and community just around the corner from church. It's a Crossing institution, and if it's your first time, we subsidize with $5 (you'd be amazed what you can get for that much).
coming up @ the crossing
THURS., 9.29 @ 6pm / 5th B-day Worship Party on Boston Common
Show some Christian love to the entire city, as we celebrate 5 years of ministry with worship party on Boston Common. Bring friends, bring strangers, bring some potluck and get ready to worship and share food and blessing with our city.
CONTACT Vicki at Vicki@thecrossingboston.org or Valerie at Valerie@thecrossingboston.org for info and to help out.
'Cuz this party will take a whole village!
SMALL GROUPS & FORMATION UPDATE
We'll have four small groups launching this fall. Details forthcoming, but contact these leaders to express interest ...
Journey Group for Couples: You and the one you love can share prayer, reflection, meals and fellowship with others who are learning to share faith and life together.
CONTACT Leigh at leigh@thecrossingboston.org or
Jason at jason@thecrossingboston.org.
Wrestling Group: This group invites people on a shorter journey -- four weeks at a time -- to explore key, big questions.
First up: What's a Christian Anyway?, an intensive four-week gathering for people who want to discuss faith and Jesus and God, even though they're not sure what it all means.
CONTACT Kevin at kevin@thecrossingboston.org or
Henry at h.thompson247@gmail.com.
Downtown Reading Group: This group is taking shape, but members want to share a book, prayer and a meal. Considering lunchtime during the day -- perfect for all the folks who work downtown! CONTACT Bill at bill.comer.jr@gmail.com.
Spiritual Formation Team: A year-long group for people who want to deeply explore
CONNECT WITH US ONLINE!
Do you like The Crossing? Really like us? Then "like" us on Facebook and keep up with happenings and conversations in real time. Just click here and the web will do the rest:
And stay tuned for our new website, which might just be unveiled over the weekend. Sneak peak at the new site
here.
what else is coming up?
THIS SUN., 9.11 @ 6pm / 9.11 Day of Remembrance
The Diocese of Massachusetts hosts this service of reflection, music and prayer featuring Christian and Muslim leaders. All are welcome to the Cathedral for this important and healing evening.
FRIDAY, 9.23 @ 8-10pm/ Jamie Lynn Hart @ House of Blues
Our Music Director Jamie Lynn Hart releases her new CD with a big concert at House of Blues on Landsdowne Street. Let's get a group! Info at www.jamielynnhart.com.
Be a Protest Chaplain for the Occupation of Wall Street
The people are rising and standing up against corporate powers, demanding accountability and putting real people first. The occupation takes place Sept. 17. Faith-based organizers in Boston will meet on Sept. 10. Join the growing effort:
1. Check out the whole campaign here.
2. Be a chaplain to the protesters: protestchaplains.blogspot.com.
