Oasis Music presents
All Forms of Light
A Streaming Concert Event
When: December 18 (Saturday), 2021 at 7 p.m.
Where: Click to watch the streaming on youtube or on our web page ecckcb.org
The inspiration for our title came from a remark “… All forms of light come with some form of shadows . . .” made by the poet Amanda Gorman, the 1st National Youth Poet Laureate of the US. To further quote from a poem of hers titled “The Hill We Climb”,
When day comes we ask ourselves,
where can we find light in this never-ending shade?
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The new dawn blooms as we free it
For there is always light,
if only we’re brave enough to see it
If only we’re brave enough to be it
Sometimes, it feels as if we are living in perpetual darkness--and, in these days of the pandemic, more so. Nevertheless, light does exist within in its various forms, ready to shine. In her poem above, Amanda Gorman urges us to be it--to be the light. As we hold hope for light in the midst of darkness, Oasis Music would like to meet her challenge by presenting a form of light that is a diverse spectrum of wonderful music.
Please join us on December 18 th for Oasis Music Streaming Concert, All Forms of Light.
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Oasis Music is an ongoing free music series at the Education & Community Center, located at the Korean Church of Boston (KCB), 32 Harvard Street in Brookline, Mass. It is hosted by KCB’s Domestic Missions Committee (Contact: ecckcb@gmail.com).
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Upcoming NE Glow Events
Advent Resource: Download the "Names of Jesus: An Advent Countdown" here. This resource contains weekly scripture readings starting November 28, as well as once-a-day cards that reveal a different name of Jesus from December 1 to January 9. Feel free to share this resource. I hope you find it meaningful.
Youth Triennium 2022: New England Glow has agreed to be the registrar for the Presbytery of Boston and any youth or leaders from across the region (PNNE and PoB) who would like to attend Youth Triennium 2022. We are looking for adults ages 22 and above who would like to be part of our delegation next summer. Please let Jen know if you are interested in planning or attending. Youth Triennium will be held in Indianapolis from July 24 t0 27. The theme is "Where Did We See You?" You can find more information about Youth Triennium here.
Winter Camp with Camp Wilmot: New England Glow and Camp Wilmot are teaming up to bring you a Winter Camp weekend at Camp Wilmot! New England Glow and Camp Wilmot will host the 2022 Middle and High School Winter Weekend on Friday, February 25 at 5 PM - Sunday, February 27 at 9 AM at Camp Wilmot! The cost is $100 per youth. If the cost is prohibitive, scholarships are available. Volunteers needed! Contact newenglandglow.rym@gmail.com or campwilmotdirector@gmail.com for more info! Guided by the biblical stories of Ruth and Jesus we will reflect on the meaning of "Home", the different ways we feel at "Home", and how we can build or find a "Home" in our own lives. Participant Registration form here. Volunteer registration form here.
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Glowing QCDs
Your Year End Gift!
There is a super giving option available to you if you have a traditional Individual Retirement Account (IRA) and are over 70 ½. It is called the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).
Here is how it works. Ask your IRA administrator to distribute funds DIRECTLY to the Presbytery of Boston from an IRA comprised of deductible contributions and earnings.
If the check is made out to a qualified charitable organization, i.e., the Presbytery, you are 70 ½ or older, and the funds have transferred from a traditional IRA before December 31, 2021, the money is not counted as income for tax purposes. This could lower your income tax burden and other fees or premiums that are means tested.
Gifts of any size may be made via a QCD. But, by law, you cannot exceed $100,000.
If your distribution is to the Presbytery, it will give off a very warm, holiday GLOW. As in… the Presbyteries of Boston and Northern New England have created a unique youth ministry called New England Glow. Glow is designed for small congregations with a limited number of youth members. There are opportunities for fellowship, learning and even a confirmation class. You don’t have to be part of a mega-congregation to get the mega-youth-group-glow.
Gifts to the Presbytery of Boston help support this ministry!
Call your IRA administrator now to help you fill out the required paperwork to make a QCD distribution well before December 31. Talk to your tax adviser about the gift and our acknowledgement. And, please ask that the check be made out to the Presbytery of Boston and sent to the Rev. Andrew Parmelee, Treasurer, Presbytery of Boston, 281 High Street, Hingham, MA 02043-3357.
Thank you!
With advent blessings
Council, Presbytery of Boston
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New! Synod of the Northeast Christmastide Service: This Christmastide, the Synod is providing a Special Sunday After-Christmas Worship Service. The December 26 service will include choirs and musicians from across the Synod and a special message from our Transitional Synod Leader. As a gift to pastors who have labored long this year, the pre-recorded service can be used to bless pastors with a day off.
This worship can be viewed on the Synod’s website, it can be downloaded to share with congregations on your own websites, it will be posted on the Synod’s Facebook page on December 26th and the worship will also “Premiere” on the Synod’s Youtube Channel on December 26th at 10:30 am.
Ordination Anniversaries in December:
Ray Henderson 12/6/15
Pat Kepler 12/27/64
Nancy Kilgore 12/9/84
Philip Lin 1966
Alison Moore 12/5/99
Bill Newman 12/30/79
Beth Wieman 12/6/83
Kelsey Woodruff 12/18/15
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
Focus on the Future: Congregations in the Presbytery of Boston can acquire new technology to connect virtually or upgrade facilities to safely meet face-to-face. The Presbyterian Investment & Loan Program offers a Safety and Technology Loan – as much as $100,000 – with lower interest rates, lower equity requirements and up to 12 months interest-only. Qualifying projects include audio-visual technology, training and consulting, air quality improvement systems, air filtering systems, touchless bathroom systems, and much more. For more information, please call Suzi Gwinn at General Assembly, 800-903-7457, ext. 5868. Alternatively, email her at suzi.gwinn@pcusa.org.
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Update! Job Openings: Newton Presbyterian Church is seeking a part time bookkeeper (8 hours/month). Click here for more information. To apply, send a resume /letter to newtonpresbyterian@gmail.com
Church of the Covenant in Boston is seeking a part-time Child Care Worker for Sunday mornings. More information, including a job description with instructions on applying, can be found here.
The Presbyterian Church of Burlington, MA has an immediate opening for a part-time Interim Accompanist. Ability to play the organ is a plus, but not necessary. Duties include playing during Sunday morning church services, including a prelude and postlude of the accompanist’s choice, and providing accompaniment for hymns selected by the Pastor. This is anticipated to be a 2 to 3 hour/week commitment that is expected to last through April, with a possibility of extension. Pay commensurate with experience. Interested applicants should send resumes to erin.mccoy.alarcon@gmail.com and Jenmcarver@gmail.com, or contact Erin (617-966-0559) or Jen (978-944-1545) with questions.
Nashua Presbyterian Church is seeking to fill a full-time Interim Pastor position. The position includes study and paid vacation leave. Full details can be found here.
The Presbyterian Church of Topsham Vermont is seeking a Pastor. More details and full MIF can be found here. The 200-year-old continuously running, historically restored church is seeking a ¼ time pastor. Contact: Tom Otterman. Phone: 802-439-6252 Email: Ottermansurvey@gmail.com
Connect Throughout the Week: We have two opportunities during the week to connect for support and encouragement. The login information can be found in the Presbytery calendar on the website.
Mondays at 10:00 am
Tuesdays at 3:00 pm
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