Remembering Sri Lanka: An Interfaith Vigil in Boston
The Massachusetts Council of Churches has been working with the Sri Lanka Association of New England to plan the following event. Responding to terror in Sri Lanka and the killing of over 320 people, they will gather for an interfaith vigil at the Parkman Bandstand on the Boston Common tonight, Thursday April 25, at 6pm. All are invited. Following the vigil there will be a gathering at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 138 Tremont, in the sanctuary for Ceylon tea and conversation.
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Roxbury Presbyterian and Fourth Presbyterian led an Easter Sunrise Service this past Sunday at 5:45am at Carson Beach in South Boston, with participation from across the Presbytery. Click the image above for a gallery with more images.
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New! Grants Available to Attend Stewardship Conferences: The Presbyterian Foundation is offering grants to pastors, commissioned ruling elders and leaders of New Worshiping Communities to attend Stewardship Kaleidoscope and other similar financial leadership conferences. The grants pay half of the cost of attendance. Learn more about the grants here. Apply for a grant here. More information about the Stewardship event can be found on the "Other Gatherings" page of our website.
Mission at the Eastward: The work of MATE was a focus of our March 25 Presbytery Meeting, with the worship offering supporting their work. They have gone through some changes and challenges, including the loss of leadership and financial support. They are in the process of revitalizing as well as expanding the areas they serve, looking for innovative ways to help with homelessness, transportation needs, and food insecurity.
Click here to apply to help with housing repairs this summer. Financial donations can be made to Mission at the Eastward, and mailed to: P.O. Box 228, Leeds, ME 04263
Prayer Concerns: Please keep Jo-an Bott and Elise Kreiger in your prayers. Elise is Jo-an's life partner. She had a mini-stroke in December from which she is still recovering. She has also been diagnosed with uterine cancer and recently received a pacemaker. She's in nursing care at the Knollwood Nursing Center. Jo-an has requested prayer, both for Elise and for her as she attends to Elise and takes care of the necessary paperwork and such matters. Cards can be sent to: Elise Krieger 73 Briarwood Circle, Worcester, MA 01606
Please continue to pray for Jennifer Wegter-McNelly and her family. You may send cards to: 1904 Providence Ave., Niskayuna, NY 12309
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Big Tent: This event is held in off years of the General Assembly. The theme for this year is “Called to a Movement Beyond Institution,” which is also the theme for the 224th General Assembly (2020), also being held in Baltimore. The planning team has secured two lead hotels: Lord Baltimore and Radisson. Registration costs have been reduced to accommodate attendees and encourage families to come. Click here to register.
Wurffel-Sills Scholarship & Interest-Free Student Loan Program: Applications are being accepted now for the for the upcoming 2019-2020 school year. The application is open to any member of any church within the Synod of the Northeast, for undergraduate and seminary studies leading to an MDIV or MRE. Part-time studies and non-credit courses are not eligible to apply. Applications can be found on the synod website.
PCUSA's Sixth Big Tent: August 1 - 3 in downtown Baltimore, MD.
Pastor's Canadian Canoe Trip: September 22-30 - a trip about less yet hoping to provide you with more; More God, more peace, and more inspiration.
New! Stewardship Kaleidoscope: September 30 - October 2, 2019 in San Diego, CA. Registration will open in April.
Presbyterian Women Synod of The Northeast Fall Gathering: October 18 - 19 at Stony Point Conference Center (NY).
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