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Who We Are |
Where We Are Located |
RE POSITION AVAILABLE |
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The Rev. Dr.
Helen L. Nablo |
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Interim Pastor |
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Statement of Purpose
and Covenant
We unite as a community of
ecumenical Christians, seeking to grow in the love of God and in the love of
our neighbors as ourselves.
We are conscious of our
responsibility to serve God's creation by sharing our spiritual and material
resources locally and worldwide.
Respecting
freedom of religious belief, we covenant to achieve these purposes by
worshipping God, following Jesus Christ, and fostering compassion, justice
and peace. We welcome all, excluding none, to join us in this
covenant.
The History of
North Community Church
Click on the above
image to find out more on NCC's history.
"Never place a period
where God has placed a comma"
-Gracie Allen
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North Community
Church is easy to get to. We are just off of Route 3A, on Old
Main Street in Marshfield Hills, MA.
Services are held each Sunday morning at 10:00 am (Summer services
start at 9:00 am).
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Minister/Director of Religious
Education |
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North Community Church in Marshfield Hills,
MA is seeking to hire a part-time Minister/Director of Religious
Education to direct the Sunday school and youth programs to start
August 1, 2008. This person will work with the church’s Religious
Education Team to recruit, train, supervise and support volunteer
teachers in the Sunday school as well as the vacation bible school.
Working with parents of teens, the person will also plan, organize
and implement an activity and faith-based youth group and lead the
confirmation program. The candidate must have a Bachelor’s Degree
although a Master’s Degree in Education or Divinity is preferred.
This position is 24 hours per week, year round. The salary and
benefit package is very competitive. The hours are flexible but must
include Sundays, the vacation Bible school and annual mission trip.
Please send your resume and cover letter to P.O. Box 2, Marshfield
Hills, MA 02051-0002 or by email to
re_position@northcommunitychurch.org. A
response is requested by April 18, 2008. Should you have further
questions: 781-837-3784. North Community Church is a member of the
United Church of Christ. |
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Religious Education |
Youth News |
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From Our Minister of Religious Education,
Rev.
Heather M. Hinton |
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Upcoming Events |
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Field Trip to
the Marshfield Food Pantry, Sunday, March 2nd (after
worship):
This is another mission opportunity for our Sunday School children.
We will bring all the food collected on Souper Bowl Sunday and
throughout February to our local food pantry, where we will be given
a tour and learn how our offerings are put to good use. All
children (and parents and older siblings, too) are welcome. See me
for information.
Beat the
Blahs Beach Party! Saturday, March 8th (4-6pm):
It has been a long and cold winter. Let’s get together and have
pretend we’re on a warm sunny beach! Yummy food, fun games, and
warm hearts…what more could you want? This is our second “Sunday
School Social Event” of the year – come one, come all, and beat the
March blahs!
Easter
Sunday, March 23rd:
Our children have been learning about Communion throughout the
months of February and March. For the first time in recent history
at our church, all of our children will be welcome at the Lord’s
Table to receive Communion with our congregation on Easter Sunday.
What a celebration it shall be! We shall celebrate the Resurrection
of Jesus as we gather as a whole people of God around His Table,
where we hear again that not death, but Life and Salvation have the
last word! (See notice elsewhere in this newsletter for worship
times.)
June 23rd
– June 26th:
VACATION BIBLE CAMP(VBC) (** NOTE DATE CHANGE!! **) “Power Lab VBC”
explores the miracles of Jesus – and it’s going to be a blast! Some
of you have wondered if VBC will still be happening, since I will
have finished my time with you by then. The answer is YES!
Supplies are on their way, and I will soon be recruiting people to
help out. If you’re interested, let me know – summer’s just around
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And... |
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OUR
CHILDREN’S LOVE OFFERING: In the last unit, “Sharing and
Kindness,” some of our children baked dog biscuits and donated them
to the local Animal Shelter. They were received with great delight
by our canine friends. And back in December, our children baked
cookies that we shared with a member of our church who doesn’t get
out much. Others made a gingerbread house that was taken to the Mary
Martha Learning Center in Hingham. We received wonderful thank you
notes from all who received the outpouring of our children’s love,
and I think they get it: sharing God’s love with others is the best
gift of all! |
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LAST CHANCE
THIS YEAR TO TEACH! OK, I know you’ve been thinking about it.
You want to teach, but scheduling is complicated and you’re a little
nervous about it. Well, we have one more unit of Sunday School this
year. “The Road to Emmaus” will explore what happened after Jesus’
death and resurrection. Teachers, shepherds, and kids alike are all
really loving this new model – come give it a try, and grow your own
faith as you do! Please speak to me if you’re interested or would
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From Our Interim Youth Minister,
Willie VanDoren |
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Youth and Confirmation |
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In confirmation class this month
we have been exploring the issue of struggle in personal life and in the
world. The youth did a creative writing project in which they wrote poetry
or free verse about some issue of struggle we had discussed in class, from
frustrations about school to war and global warming. We have also been
learning about prayer as a response to struggle, and reviewing our knowledge
of the Bible. The class looks forward to another chance to serve at the
Allston-Brighton food pantry on March 8th. If other adults are
interested in joining us on this trip, please contact Willie at
preacha.willie@gmail.com.
The youth group has been focused
on having fun this month. Last week we enjoyed an afternoon of hot tub
soaking and funny movies, and after the youth return from vacation, we will
be going to a Celtics game! Youth Minister Willie VanDoren says, “I love
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Interim Youth Minster becomes a “Friend”. |
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Interim Youth Minister
Willie VanDoren has recently started a job as a professional Mentor with an
organization called Friends of the Children-Boston.
Friends of the Children hires full time professional Mentors (or
“Friends”) to work one-on-one with young people in Boston who are considered
“at-risk”. The organization works with children beginning in first grade,
and makes a 12 year commitment to each child who joins the program to
provide him/her a Mentor until he graduates from high school. It is a
unique program and a wonderful opportunity for Willie. |
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Recipes Wanted! |
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Do
you have a recipe that you think is just out of this world?
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Click on the Picture to
Submit Your Recipe
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Maybe it is a
knock-out omelet or other breakfast dish. It could be a luscious apple
pie recipe handed down to you by your great grandmother, or no-fail prime
rib that you came up with yourself. Or maybe it is an
out-of-this-world barbeque sauce or prize-winning jam recipe. We'd
love them all!
We are collecting
recipes to be included in a NCC cookbook at a later date. To submit a
recipe, simply click on the above picture - then follow the directions. Clearly
handwritten or typed recipes will also be gratefully accepted at church
every Sunday.
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If you have any
questions, please ask
Kathy Behm or Rick Bowen. |
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Latest News |
Outreach |
Worship Team News |
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Sowing
Seeds is in need of new socks and underwear for those unable to
purchase or afford themselves. All donations are greatly appreciated.
Many thanks for the over-abundance of hats, gloves, and coats over the
winter months. Also, if you would like to make a difference in
someone's life, please consider volunteering your time. The Clothing
Bank needs volunteers able to work one Thursday morning a month at the
"little white church" on the corner of School Street and Rte. 139.
Also, the transportation team needs drivers to take Marshfield residents
to medical appointments locally and in Boston. Please call 781-837-3337
if you can help. |
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Outreach at North Community
Church is a very important part of our church. Please take a few
minutes when you are in the Parish House to read some of the wonderful
notes and letters on the Outreach Bulletin Board (located to the right
of the kitchen area.) Our gifts reach needs in Marshfield and round the
world. Thanks to all. |
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Marshfield Food Pantry: We will continue to collect food
the First Sunday of each month for the Marshfield Food Pantry. The
Pantry is located at 1981 Ocean Street, and is open Tuesdays and Fridays
from 10 a.m. – Noon or Wednesday nights 7-8:30 p.m. You could mail a
donation directly to the food pantry. The address is as follows:
Marshfield Food Pantry, P.O. Box 1097, 1981 Ocean Street, Marshfield,
MA., 02050. Thank you from all of us at The Pantry!
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Needed: Head Usher -
If anyone would be interested in serving in this capacity, please
contact Eva Gilarde
elgil@verizon.net. The main
responsibility of the head usher is lining up ushers for all worship
services.
We are
so grateful to all who help in any way with our worship services and
are always looking for more people to take part.
We
welcome volunteers.
Would you like to participate as –
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A
Reader for the Sunday morning worship service
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Greeter
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An Usher
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Presenter of the Children’s Message
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A
Preacher
Please
call Justine in the Church office or speak to Eva Gilarde if you would be
able to help in any way. The Worship Team welcomes and encourages
any feedback and would love to have new members join us. Thank you! |
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Adult Education - Offerings for Lent
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Thursday, February 28th
Theological Book Group Discussion, part one, Jesus' Last Week
Using a book by Marcus
Borg and Dominic Crossan, The Last Week;
A Day-by-Day Account of Jesus's
Final Week in Jerusalem, we’ll discuss the first half of
the book and how it raises questions about how we view Jesus and his
final days. If you are interested in reading this book, please
speak to Helen by February 3rd so she has time to order you a book.
7-8 pm
Thursday, March 6th
“You Are the Christ” cantata at St. Christine’s Parish,
Marshfield
Music director Mari-Lee
Mafera and the parish of St. Christine’s have invited us to join
them for an evening of music, soup and bread. Meet at NCC if you
want a ride; the program starts at 7:30 pm.
Thursday, March 13th
Theological Book Group Discussion, part two, Jesus' Last Week
Complete your preparation
for Holy Week by joining in the second part of this book discussion.
7-8 pm.
Phyllis Winslow
will continue her “What I Wonder About” class in both February and
March. Watch Sunday bulletins for reminders. |
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Upcoming Events |
Ongoing Ministries |
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Biloxi, Mississippi |
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There
will be two mission trips to the Biloxi/Gulfport, MS area this
coming spring and early summer. The adults who traveled there last
year will be making a return trip May 18-24. They will be staying
at the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi. The group will participate in
everything from home repair to working in a homeless shelter. There
is room for up to seventeen people with at least nine slots already
being filled. Look for announcements in the order of service
regarding meetings being held in January. If you are interested
please contact Stephen Halko-Sheehan (e-mail
shsheehan@verizon.net). All are welcome
whether they are members of NCC or not.
The youth
mission trip will be in the Biloxi, June 22 – 28 and the first
meeting was held Sunday January 13, 2008. There is room for up to
14 youth and adults please contact Willie VanDoren for more
information. The youth will have the same opportunities as the
adults while there. Again the youth do not have to be members of
NCC to be a part of this trip. |
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LADIES, SAVE THE
DATE! |
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April 4-5,
2008 Annual Women’s Retreat |
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Are you
burned out after the holiday rush? Already awaiting the spring thaw? In
search of rest and spiritual renewal? Then the Annual Spring NCC Women’s
Retreat might just be the thing!
As in
past years, we will be spending Friday night through Saturday afternoon at
the scenic Pilgrim Sands, on the beach in Plymouth. This time away from the
routine will offer us fellowship, fun, and relaxation. It will also provide
the chance to rest our spirits as wells as our bodies. We will have three
sessions for reflection on God’s word and on how the Spirit moves in our
lives. In between, there will be plenty of time to walk the beach, journal,
dip into the
indoor pool and whirlpool, or take a nap. It’s a great way to get to know
other folks in our church family—wise women, moms with kids, singles of all
ages, and anyone in between! Whether you’ve been at NCC forever or are just
joining, you are welcome to come and share in what promises to be a great
escape.
Watch
this space for registration information and more details.
If
questions, email Krysia at
krysiaburnham@gmail.com. |
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Men's Bible
Study: Meets every
Monday at 7:00 AM in Gilmore Hall. |
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Adult Ed Class:
Every second Sunday of each month at 9:00 AM, in the Friendship Room
of the Parish House. |
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Women’s Bible Study:
Every Tuesday morning at 11 AM, in Gilmore Hall. All are
welcome. |
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Women's Support
Group: Every first
Thursday evening of each month at 7:00 PM, in the Church Sanctuary.
All are welcome. |
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Walking Group:
Meets at the church, from April through November. See you in
the Spring! |
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Links |
Project Bread's 40th Walk for Hunger |
Downloads |
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
For 39 years,
Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger has provided critical resources for
hungry children and families in Massachusetts. Today, The Walk for
Hunger is the oldest continuous pledge walk in the country and the
largest annual one-day fundraiser to alleviate local hunger. On the
first Sunday in May, caring people from every background, united in
the spirit of helping others, come together to take part in this
wonderful Massachusetts tradition to help feed hungry families in
their communities.
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Downloads
82008
Walk Guide, Sponsor Sheet
8Volunteer
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8Team
Leader Guide |
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