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Unitarian Universalist Church
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Medford at 147 High St. is an inclusive liberal community that recognizes and supports the worth and dignity of every human being. We accept and welcome everyone, imposing no doctrine or dogma and supporting the integrity of each person’s spiritual journey.
Worship hours: Sunday services begin at 11 a.m. (Summer Sunday services — through Labor Day — begin at 10 a.m.)
Ongoing programs: Al-Anon meetings from noon to 1 p.m. Monday and Friday and 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in Benker hall. Community cupboard food pantry is open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursdays in the sanctuary.
All services are at 11 a.m.
Community Baptist Church
470 Fulton St., Medford
781-396-5536
Nonperishable collection: Have some extra nonperishable food goods? Drop them off at Community Baptist Church of Medford for your neighbors to enjoy.
Looking for a few extra food goods to fill your cabinets? Stop by Community Baptist Church of Medford, grab a bag, fill it up and start cooking.
Interested in sharing or receiving? Stop by CBC on Wednesdays between 4-7 p.m. or Sundays between 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Food baskets are located in the front entry of the church.
St. Francis Parish
Calling all boy and girls in Grades 2-8. If you love to sing, ou are a student in Grade 2 or above, and you’d like to meet others who love to sing, then you should consider joining the St. Francis of Assisi Parish Youth Choir. Please contact Betsy Pesce at stjosephmusic@msn.com or 781-396-0423 x116 (St. Joseph) or Jonathan Cote at jondcote@comcast.net (St. Francis of Assisi) for more information.
St. Joseph Parish
The St. Joseph, Medford Music Ministry would like to extend an invitation to all high school students who like to sing or play an instrument, to consider participating in the St. Joseph Patish’s Young Adult Music Group, “The Messengers,” at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday mornings.
Rehearsals are on Thursday afteroons from 5 to 6:30 p.m. in the upper church. The group also meets for a warm-up/rehearsal at 9:30 a.m. on Sunday mornings, prior to Mass.
Students receive Community Service hours in us consideration of their participation in the music ministry.
A number of students who joined in previous years enjoyed their experience so much that they decided to become regular members of the group.
If you would like to take part, or if you should have any questions, please contact Betsy Pesce, Music Director, at 781-396-0423 ×116 (office) or 617-335-8155 (cell) or send an e-mail to stjosephmusic@msn.com.
First Baptist Church
First Baptist Church Medford, 29 Oakland St., Medford
781-396-3811
office@firstbaptistchurchmedford.org
firstbaptistchurchmedford.org
The Rev. Matt Rasure, minister
10:45 a.m., Worship. 9:30 a.m., Sunday School
First Community United Methodist Church
55 Otis St., Medford
781-396-5436
Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
New Midweek Study: The church’s new study will help in discovering the Bible’s mandate on how to respond to the “other.” Study guides are available in the church office for $10. The midweek study is open to all who wish to attend. No previous knowledge of the Bible is needed.
Mini-Mission Report: In October and November, 75 pairs of socks of all sizes and colors were collected. They will be given to the Friends of Boston’s Homeless, who support Woods Mullen Women’s Shelter and Southampton Men’s Shelter.
St. Clement Roman Catholic Church
Liturgy Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass: 4 p.m.
Sunday Masses: 7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m.
Eucharistic Adoration Every Thursday at 5:30 p.m., followed by Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday Afternoon, from 3 to 4 p.m., or by appointment.
Sanctuary United Church of Christ
458 High St., West Medford Square
781-395-3360
sanctuaryucc.org/formingfaith.net
Sanctuary UCC extravagantly welcomes all people; believers, non-believers, doubters, questioners, no matter who they love, their gender identity or expression, their race, culture, ability, or economic circumstance. We share god’s grace through circles of service and love.
Pastors: The Rev. Wendy Miller Olapade and the Rev. Lambert Rahming
Sunday worship: (10 a.m., except last Sunday) simple, spiritual, soulful.
Dinner church: (6 p.m. On last Sunday at North Prospect Union, UCC) food, worship, awesome.
Open sanctuary: (Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Drop-in hospitality, connection, relief.
The pastor is in: (Tuesday-Thursday 4-6 p.m.) Drop-in care and consultation. (Pastors also available by appointment)
Open 12 step study group: (Thursdays, 7 p.m.) The spiritual program of action from AA.
Arts and inspiration: (Friday evenings, BYOB) community and connection through film, music and art. Call for details. Circles of care: spreading love — want to serve, need some care — call to connect.
Grace Episcopal Church
160 High St., Medford
781-396-7215
gracemedford.org
Rev. Dr. Maggie Arnold, Assistant Rector. Join Grace for worship on Sunday. Traditional holy Eucharist at 8 a.m. Full mass with choir and nursery care at 10 a.m. Sunday School begins at 9:45 a.m. Contemplative and contemporary holy Eucharist at 5 p.m.Join us for Wednesdays at Grace, a meal at 6 p.m., with programs for children and youth at 5:30 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. and adult education at 6:45 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church meets at 9 a.m. on Sunday during the summer. On Labor Day, they will resume their regular Sunday Schedule of two services at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday School resumes on Sept. 10. Wednesday night programming starts on Sept. 19.
Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies
Kurukulla Center, 68 Magoun Ave., Medford, MA, 02155
Phone: 617-624 0177
Website: Kurukulla.org
Facebook page: facebook.com/kurukullacenter
Youtube channel: youtube.com/user/kurukullacenter
Twitter: @kurukullacenter; https: //twitter.com/kurukullacenter
Instagram: @kurukullacenter; https: //instagram.com/kurukullacenter
Holiday Bookstore hours: Kurukulla Bookstore is carrying new merchandise for dharma and meditation, as well as some fun items for personal enjoyment.
Every purchase made will help cover the center operating costs and maintain the dharma teachings. The Bookstore will be open at the following times: 6:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays, before and after Sean’s class; 6:30-9:30 p.m., before and after Wendy’s class; noon to 3 p.m. Saturdays; and noon to 2 p.m. Sundays, after Geshe-la’s class.
Support the local food pantry: The Kurukulla Center collects food donations for a local food pantry.
The local pantries are in need of support at this time. As an example, one of the local Medford pantries has more than 100 families passing through twice a week.
Any nonperishable foods are welcomed, and items — like juice boxes, lunch box snack foods, pancake mix, canned soups/stews, tea, coffee, cocoa and hot cereal, like oatmeal — are appreciated. Nonedibles, such as paper towels, napkins, toilet tissue, laundry and dish detergents, bath soap and toothpaste, are also always needed.
Donations can be left in the box marked for donations at the end of the coat rack. The donations are collected regularly and dropped off at the food bank.
Shiloh Baptist Church
The church is located at the corners of Holton and Bower Streets, West Medford.
Sunday school is at 9:30 a.m.; worship at 10:45 a.m.; and Bible study at 7 p.m.
Pastor is Gerald Bell.
New England Baptist Church
30 Salem St., Medford Square
New England Baptist Church services are held for all ages at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays, and again at 7 p.m. on Wednesday evenings. A nursery is provided for children ages birth to 2 years old, and a junior church program is available for children ages 3 through 5. A Christ-centered support group for those seeking to overcome an addiction is held every Friday evening at 7 p.m. For more information, please visit the church online at newenglandbaptistchurch.org or call 781-395-6116.
West Medford Baptist Church
59 Boston Ave.
Medford, MA 02155-3521
781-488-3562
Pastor: Rev. Dr. David M. Kilpatrick
dkilpat@umich.edu
westmedfordbaptistchurch.org
Sunday school, 9:30 a.m.
Worship, 10:45 a.m.
Prayer meeting, Tuesdays at 7 p.m.
Redemption Hill Church
30 Forest St., Medford, MA, 02155, (Boys & Girls Club) Worship is every Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
Website: http://redemptionhillchurch.com
Temple Shalom
475 Winthrop St., Medford
Temple Shalom is a welcoming egalitarian synagogue serving residents of the Mystic River valley and beyond.
Rabbi Braham David and Cantor Howard Stern.
Shabbat services: Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
Family services on the third Friday night at 6:30 p.m., and the second Saturday at 11 a.m., no membership required.
Weekly Minyan on Wednesday night at 7 p.m.
Religious education: Temple Shalom religious school in Medford is accepting applications for children in preschool through grade 7 for the academic year. The supplementary Hebrew/Judaic studies program prepares students to engage in Jewish life by teaching the “building blocks” of Judaism — Hebrew, holidays, Bible, prayer, Israel, history and Mitzvot.
Small class size allows a personalized approach to your child’s Jewish learning experience. Registration forms and school information are available on the website at templeshalommedford.org. For information, email the religious school director at rsdirector@templeshalommedford.org.
First Lutheran Church
First Lutheran Church is changing its worship time to 9:45 a.m. followed by fellowship time. In the fall children’s Sunday school and adult Christian education will follow the worship service.
First Lutheran Church is a Christian congregation. For more information about first Lutheran and its ministries check out the website: www.firstlutheranmalden.org, find them on Facebook at First Lutheran Church, Malden or contact Pastor Angela J. Freeman at the church office at 781-324-7133.
First Lutheran church is located at 62 Church St., on the corner of Church and Waite Streets. It is one block up from Broadway in the Maplewood section of Malden.
Voice of the Faithful meetings
The Winchester area Voice of the Faithful meet Mondays at St. Eulalia’s Church, 50 Ridge St., Winchester, beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Admission is free, and all are welcome to attend.
For further information, contact Frances Shawcross at 781-729-8925, or by e-mail at frances.shawcross@comcast.net. The Winchester area VotF web site is www.VotFWinchester.org.
Food pantries in the community
Community cupboard: The community cupboard food pantry, located at the Unitarian Universalist Church on High Street, is open every Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m. and everyone is welcome.
St. Francis of Assisi: St. Francis of Assisi Parish Center Cafeteria, 441 Fellsway West, opens the food pantry Thursdays, 3-4:30 p.m.
First-time participants should call 781-396-3400.
Thank you
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