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SUMMARY:Cookies with Santa
DESCRIPTION:Join Santa for cookie decorating and photos in the Assembly room. Drop in between 9-11 am. Free event.
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/cookies-with-santa-5/
LOCATION:Wellesley Hills congregational church\, Wellesley Hill CC 207 Washington St\, WELLESLEY HILLS\, MA\, 02481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Community Garden - Come Grow with Us
DESCRIPTION:Come Grow With Us! \nThe garden is planted with seedlings the Church School kids started. We need volunteers to help water and weed at the Hills Church Community Garden June – Sept. All levels of garden experience are welcome! The link to sign up and learn more can be found in the Events weekly email. \nAll produce raised will go to the Wellesley Food Pantry. \nPlease contact Kristen T.
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/community-garden-come-grow-with-us/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Green
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SUMMARY:In-person Speaker Event with Dr. Lisa Miller - New Date!
DESCRIPTION:In-person Speaker Event with Dr. Lisa Miller\nIn collaboration with Agape Church\, Congregational Church of Needham\, UCC St. Andrew’s\, St. Mary’s\, Wellesley Village Church \nNew Date! Sunday\, November 24—2pm\nAuthor of; The Awakened Brain: The New Science of Spirituality and Our Quest For An Inspired Life and The Spiritual Child: The New Science on Parenting for Health and Lifelong Thriving. \nWe are excited to announce that Dr. Lisa Miller (https://www.lisamillerphd.com/) will discuss her work in person on Sunday\, November 24th—2pm\, at our church. \nWhether meditation\, walking in nature\, reading a sacred text\, or praying\, there are many ways to tap into a heightened awareness of the world around you and your place in it. In The Awakened Brain\, psychologist Dr. Lisa Miller shows you how. \nAbsorbing\, uplifting\, and ultimately enlightening\, The Awakened Brain and The Spiritual Child is a conversation-starting saga of scientific discovery packed with counterintuitive findings and practical advice on concrete ways to access your innate spirituality and build a life of meaning and contribution. \nListen to US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy’s House Calls podcast interview on The Awakened Brain. \nThe program is for you\, grandparents\, parents\, lay leaders\, individuals\, and those concerned about someone’s mental health. \nWhether you’re looking to dig deeper as a parent\, educator\, or simply curious\, our two-part discussion series will enlighten and inspire you. The same topic is offered at two different times on the same day for your convenience. We encourage you to discover a more profound sense of spirituality this summer. Choose one book group or attend both. \nIn-Person Speaker Event with Dr. Lisa Miller – Register HERE!\nSunday\, November 24th – 2pm\nThe program will include a presentation by the author\, followed by Q&A\, including next-step practices. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/4657/
LOCATION:Wellesley Hills congregational church\, Wellesley Hill CC 207 Washington St\, WELLESLEY HILLS\, MA\, 02481\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins are HERE!
DESCRIPTION:THE PUMPKINS ARE HERE! \nThe annual Pumpkin Patch is a beloved tradition among Hills Church members and the broader community. It’s an opportunity to renew acquaintances\, meet new friends of all ages and support good works. The weather is often beautiful. \nAs in prior years the proceeds support Native American farmers and staff in New Mexico\, Hills Church Youth service trip and other activities\, and the Wellesley Food Pantry. \nWe will be selling pumpkins for three weeks through Halloween. \nThe regular selling schedule will be daily from 10:00 to 6:00 from Thursday October 10 through Halloween. Each day will be split into four two hour sales shifts (10 – 12\, 12 – 2\, 2 – 4\, 4 -6) staffed by two volunteers on each shift. \nWe can’t sell Pumpkins without U! Sign Up Today for a shift.  Click HERE! \nThanks in advance\, \nThe Pumpkin Patch Team
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/pumpkins-are-coming/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Faith & Fun Ministry,Family Ministry,Featured Event,Parish Life
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SUMMARY:Indigenous People of Concord Walking Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join members of the Justice and Action Team for a private walking tour about the Indigenous history of Concord\, MA! \nFor over 10\,000 years the indigenous people of the land knew this area as Musketaquid. The land between the grassy rivers.  This tour explores the history of the first people and how they lived in a land of abundance seeking to keep and foster balance with the natural world\, their mother\, who sustained them always. What happened when cultures collided after European fur traders came and then English settlers in the 17th century will be discussed as we examine how those events shape the world of the indigenous people of Massachusetts today. \nThis tour departs the Concord Visitor Center at 58 Main Street and is approximately 90  minutes over uneven terrain. \nRegister HERE
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/indigenous-people-of-concord-walking-tour/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Hiking Series,Racial Justice/ Adults/Teens
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SUMMARY:Living Waters  Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Living Waters is an open small group that meets weekly every Tuesday morning at 9:30am for one hour of fellowship\, meditation\, prayer and discussion.  Each week\, a written piece of poetry or an essay along with corresponding scripture is emailed to the group in advance of the Tuesday morning meeting\, which is held on Zoom.  Participants join the Zoom space and we share brief check-ins and prayer requests.  Then for thirty minutes Pastor Christine invites the group to meditate upon the reading and the scripture\, which are spoken aloud.  During the time of silent meditation\, members may practice whatever kind of meditation best suits them and their individual needs.  After the time of silence\, Pastor Christine calls the members back into fellowship by reciting the Lord’s Prayer.  Members then have the option to share impressions\, visions\, prayers and insights that arose during their meditation. \nPlease join Pastor Christine on Tuesday mornings for Living Waters Meditation via Zoom. \nTime:  Tuesdays:  9:30-10:30am\nVia Zoom:  Click HERE \nPlease contact Pastor Christine with questions.
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/living-waters-meditation/2024-08-20/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:the Outdoor Church - Volunteering
DESCRIPTION:We will be helping out again at the Outdoor Church in Cambridge on Sunday\, July 21. “Helping out” can include making sandwiches and bringing them to worship to be handed off to folks going into town\, or coming into Cambridge from 2:00 – 5:00pm to pass out sandwiches and other supplies. \nIf you be down to come help serve and get to enjoy some city time together\, please let Pastor Katie know (katieo@hillschurch.org)! We will be organizing a carpool from the church as needed. \n  \n 
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/the-outdoor-church-volunteering/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:A Gala Celebrating John Finney
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date!\nRegistration Deadline:  May 22nd\nJoin us for a dinner gala celebrating our beloved music director John Finney. \n 
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/a-gala-celebrating-john-finney/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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SUMMARY:Rev. Emma Brewer-Wallin & the Green Congregation Challenge
DESCRIPTION:The Rev. Emma Brewer-Wallin\, SNEUCC Minister for Economic and Environmental Justice\, will be our guest preacher on November 13th and will stay following worship to discuss with us the Green Congregation Challenge. \nIncreasingly\, we are adjusting to life with a changed climate. Our conference has initiated a challenge for individuals\, families\, communities\, and congregations to engage creatively and faithfully to this transition. More information about this step-by-step challenge may be found on-line – Green Congregation Challenge. \nThe SNEUCC also has tri-fold brochures that you may find around the church or online at Green Congregation Brochure. \nThere are four levels of this challenge:\nLevel One: Getting Started\nLevel Two: Creating a Plan\nLevel Three: Building Momentum\nLevel Four: Expanding Impact \nYou can see the four levels of the challenge Green Congregation Levels. \nEach level has possible steps in four different categories (Educate\, Organize\, Connect\, and Advocate).  Each level also includes suggested actions to Reduce/Recycle/Rethink.  The Challenge is designed to connect with congregations and individuals in varying contexts\, with varying “built-environments\,” and varying levels of commitment. It is designed to invite us to reflect faithfully about God’s call of us to be co-creators\, to bring us into a common conversation\, and to encourage us to act. \nPlan to be a part of the conversation! For more information\, talk with Richard Edens\, richard@hillschurch.org.
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/2858/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20221023T110000
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SUMMARY:Conversation about the UCC with Rev. Dr. David Cleaver Bartholomew
DESCRIPTION:Together with the United Church of Christ nationally\, the Southern New England Conference\, United Church of Christ (SNEUCC)\, and the Metropolitan Boston Association we are a part of a much wider church than our single congregation. Next Sunday\, October 23\, following worship\, we will host Rev. Dr. David Cleaver Bartholomew\, Director of Stewardship\, SNEUCC\, for a conversation about our participation in the wider church. Please plan to join the conversation in the Reception Room after worship next Sunday. \nThe polity or organizational structure of the United Church of Christ recognizes “The basic unit of the life and organization of the United Church of Christ is the local church (UCC Constitution).” There are other “settings” of the church (Association\, Conference\, General Synod) in addition to the local congregation and all are in a covenantal relationship with each other. \nLocal churches are gathered in regional bodies called Associations who oversee and authorize and ordained ministers. The association ordains new ministers\, holds ministers’ standing in covenant with local churches\, and is responsible for disciplinary action; typically\, a specific ministerial committee handles these duties. \nLocal churches also are members of larger Conferences. A conference typically contains multiple associations. Conferences provide support for the search-and-call process.  Conferences also provide significant programming resources for their constituent churches\, such as Christian education resources and support\, interpretation of the larger UCC’s mission work\, and church vitality. \nIn the United Church of Christ\, there is freedom for Associations and Conferences to organize themselves thus the duties and responsibilities outlined above may divided out differently from one Conference to the next. For example\, some Conferences are so small they operate as the Association as well. \nThe SNEUCC is the union of the historic Massachusetts\, Connecticut\, and Rhode Island Conferences. The SNEUCC has 615 local churches\, more than 1600 authorized ministers and nearly 120\,000 members. Rev. Darrell L. Goodwin is the Executive Conference Minister. The SNEUCC is divided into 6 regions served by an Area Minister and 26 Associations. For example\, the Rev. Alex Shea Will is the Area Minister for the Northeast Region and serves the Northeast Association and the Metropolitan Boston Association. Hills Church is a part of the Metropolitan Boston Association (MBA). \nJoin us after worship on October 23 for a conversation with Rev. Dr. David Cleaver Bartholomew\, Director of Stewardship for the SNEUCC\, in the Reception Room.
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/2863/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Featured Event,Parish Life
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SUMMARY:2022 Walk to End Homelessness
DESCRIPTION:WHCC has a team walking at Elm Bank on May 1st at 2pm for the\n13th Annual Family Promise Metrowest – Walk to End Homelessness \nPlease help this amazing local organization with a track record of tangible results.\nGo to the following link\, scroll down and search for Team Name: “WHCC Hills Hoofers” \nClick HERE to go to the donation page where you can also register to walk at Elm Bank with our team!\nFor information contact: Lucy Sur or Marbo Hansen \nFamily Promise is much more than an overnight shelter. \n\nDuring the day\, the professional staff works with families to provide intensive coaching\,\nhelping them access community resources\, secure stable employment and childcare\,\ncreate a sustainable budget\, and set long-term goals to address the root causes of their\nhomelessness.\n In addition to shelter\, FP also offers the SAIL program\, launched in 2013\, which\nsupports families for one year as they transition from shelter back into apartments\, and\nthe Steps to Success program\, launched in 2015\, which provides educational and\ncareer-building opportunities.\nIn 2017\, FP launched the LIFE homelessness prevention and shelter diversion program\,\nwhich helps families avoid eviction and shelter entry by providing subsidies for rent in\narrears or security deposits\, advocacy with landlords\, and one year of family coaching\nand educational workshops.\nLast year FPM helped 64 families\, including 101 children\, transition to a “home”.\nPlease help!
URL:https://hillschurch.org/event/2022-walk-to-end-homelessness/
LOCATION:Elm Bank\, 900 Washington Street\, Wellesley\, MA\, 02482\, United States
CATEGORIES:Featured Event
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