Installation of the Reverend Desiree Lawson
"Lord, here I am, send me..."
The Presbytery of Boston proudly invites you to join us as we celebrate the Installation of the Reverend Desiree Lawson, the new pastor of the Presbyterian Church in Sudbury. We will celebrate this blessed occasion through worship and with God's Word. Your presence will make this event a memorable experience for Reverend Lawson and the Congregation.
Installation of the Reverend Desiree Lawson
June 30, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Presbyterian Church in Sudbury
330 Concord Road
Sudbury, MA 01776
(978) 443 - 9151
Reception will be held immediately following the service.
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Boston POPS
The Boston POPS Gospel Night featuring guest artist Dottie Peoples will take place this Saturday, June 15 at 8pm at Symphony Hall.
Half-priced tickets for friends and family are available by using the checkout code gospel50
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Cindy's Travelogue: Oklahoma
Cindy began June by traveling to Oklahoma for the Tri-Presbytery gathering of the Presbyteries in Oklahoma, a day of education followed by business meetings of the three Presbyteries. Click the image above to read her update.
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Updated! Ordination Anniversaries in June:
Frederick Robert Brown 6/2/59 - 60 years!
Samuel Chung 6/28/15 - 4 years!
Eliot Daley 6/20/65 - 54 years!
Ken Grant 6/22/75 - 44 years!
Ward Holder 6/26/88 - 31 years!
Rod MacDonald 6/29/75 - 44 years!
Sandra Mangual 6/13/80 - 39 years!
Rob Mark 6/25/06 - 13 years!
Eric Markman 6/1988 - 31 years!
Rick Otty 6/25/78 - 41 years!
Andy Parmelee 6/21/70 - 49 years!
Rodney Petersen 6/15/80 - 39 years!
Trina Portillo 6/12/05 - 14 years!
George Rupp 6/17/71 - 48 years!
Ruthie Seiders 6/1/03 - 16 years!
Rick Spalding 6/14/81 - 38 years!
Don Wick 6/6/61 - 58 years!
Preston Williams 6/28/50 - 69 years!
John Wuestneck 6/27/71 - 48 years!
Gerald Wyrwas 6/9/60 - 59 years!
What a month for ordinations! Congratulations and thank you! If your ordination anniversary is not listed when it should be, or is listed incorrectly, please send your information to: office@presbyteryofboston.org
Update! Grants Available to Attend Stewardship Conferences: June 17 is the deadline for pastors, commissioned ruling elders, and leaders of New Worshiping Communities to apply for grants related to attending Stewardship Kaleidoscope and other similar financial leadership conferences. The grants pay half of the cost of attendance. Apply for a grant here. More information about the Stewardship event can be found on the "Other Gatherings" page of our website.
New! Position Opening: Common Cathedral is looking for a new Artist in Residence. More information can be found on our website.
Position Opening: Church of the Covenant is currently looking for a half-time Transitional Associate Pastor. Details about the position can be found on their website.
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.
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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. 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
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.
20th Anniversary of the formation of the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa: September 26 – September 30, 2019 in Port Elizabeth, SA.
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).
Cindy's Travel as Co-Moderator
June 30-July 2: New York City, Jarvis Reconciliation Team meeting
July 14-17: Purdue, IN, Presbyterian Youth Triennium
July 25-27: Massanetta Springs Bible and Church Music Conference, VA, preaching and leading a workshop
July 30-Aug 5: Baltimore, Big Tent and Mid Council Consultation, co-leading the wrap up plenary
Aug 6-9: Stony Point, NY, Presbyterians for Earth Care Conference, leading a workshop
Aug 16-18: Homestead and Missouri River Valley Presbyteries joint meeting, Iowa, preaching at the meeting, leading a Q&A, preaching at a local church on Sunday
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