Sunday, May 4 - 10:00 AM
This week there are two services from which to choose. In Stow, our usual service will be led by Intern Minister Rebecca Benefiel Bijur:
Not For Ourselves Alone
Taking its title from the Ken Burns documentary of Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, leaders in the campaign for women's right to vote in the United States, our service will explore the 1ink between personal and social change. Intern Minister Rebecca Benefiel Bijur will preach. Music will be provided by a pick-up choir. That means if you would like to sing, just show up for rehearsal at 8:45 a,m. and join in!
For those on at the Parish Retreat at Ferry Beach, Maine, Rev. Tom Rosiello will lead a worship service reflecting on the retreat expenence.
Sunday, May 11
- 10:00 AM
Music Sunday
This Sunday will feature both beautiful instrumental and choral music. Noah, Joyce, and Graham Landau-Lawes will join Suzie Reine to perform a Mozart Church Sonata; and our Adult Choir, with Suzie Reine directing and Robert Canavello as pianist will present Randall Thompson's Frostiana: Seven Country Songs for men's, women's, and mixed voices with piano. Frostiana features the poetry of Robert Frost and was commissioned in 1958 for the town of Amherst's bicentennial celebration. Worship will be lead by Rev. Tom Rosiello and Intern Minister Rebecca Benefiel Bijur. |
Monday, May 18- 10:00 AM
Recognition Sunday
"Where Do the Mermaids Stand"
On this Sunday after our annual meeting, we will begin our service with a special chalice lighting ceremony involving the chairs of all our committees. Our focus will be on our Religious Education Program, and will we recognize the work of aU our RE teachers and Volunteers. Special music will be provided by our Junior and Youth Choirs. The sermon will focus on a true story told by one of colleagues of Tom's that provides insight into the kind of RE Program we offer, and in a larger sense the kind of church we are.
Sunday, May 25
- 10:00 AM
This Sunday we will welcome guest minister Sarah Person to our pulpit. Music will be provided by our Adult Choir.
Thursday, May 29
- 7:00 PM Vesper Service
This last Vesper service of the church year will focus on "The Sea" as its theme. Vespers is a 30-45 minute monthly candlelight service of readings, music, silence and sharing. You are invited to bring a poem or other short reading to share that speaks to you about the sea. |
