LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES TO CONNECT, SERVE & ACT
Spring Seekers Orientation
Are you interested in exploring what Wellesley Village Church has to offer?
Are you curious about becoming a member?
We invite you to gather after 10am Worship March 26 In the Chapel at 11:30AM
to learn more about our faith community. We also offer a second session on April 23rd
(in the Parlor and on Zoom) at 11:30AM.
At the end of the month we will welcome new members
during 10am Worship, Sunday, April 30th.
Attend one or both sessions to learn about how Village Church works,
how we fit into the United Church of Christ, and how we are “church” together!
Childcare will be available at both sessions. Contact Rev. Martha Schick with questions or to RSVP at: martha@wellesleyvillagechurch.org
Open Chapel for Walking the Labyrinth: A Sacred Journey for Our Souls
Wednesday, March 28th, 7:00-8:00pm, Chapel
This Wednesday the Chapel will be open for one last Lenten labyrinth walk from 7-8pm.
All are welcome. To learn about the history of Pilgrimage and Labyrinth walking from the Center of Action and Contemplation go HERE.
Book Drive for Tanyaradzwa Children’s Home
March 5-31st
Please join Village Children’s Church in our book drive to provide much needed books for this children’s home in Zimbabwe. New or gently used children’s books (ages 0-18) can be dropped off in the 1st floor lobby (cemetery entrance) in a marked bin. Gently used tablets to load education programs on are also welcome.
Cash donations are also gratefully accepted to cover the freight costs via this link > Wellesley Village Church member Chipo Dendere will be delivering the books when she visits this summer. Email Chipo with any questions chipo.dendere@gmail.com.
Village Church Parents Group (VCPG)
Sundays March 26, and May 7, 7:00-8:30 PM. in the church parlor
We are a group of Village Church parents walking in faith together. We gather for conversation and support, especially when our kids — or we!–struggle. Please feel welcome to join us to connect with other parents and to share our stresses, joys, tips, and resources. All parents are welcome! Contact Pam Stazesky: pbstnt@gmail.com or Caroline Johnson Hodge: cejh47@gmail.com for more information.
Village Table ~ A Food Program
Inspired to help in the face of a growing pandemic-fueled need, we mobilized a small army of volunteers, led by one of our members who is a culinary professional, to create the Village Table. Each week, armed with herbs, tomatoes and bounty from the Village Garden, we leverage our industrial kitchen to cook high-quality, nutritious meals. These meals are then blessed, individually packaged, and delivered to those in need, including the “Community Fridges” in Boston. EMAIL: food@wellesleyvillagechurch.org
Empty Nesters + Walking Group
We are a group of singles and couples (not just empty nesters), who gather weekly, weather permitting, for a walk in various locations, currently at the beautiful Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley. Won’t you join us? Email at Christina.oliver20@gmail.com to receive a weekly email for location details and confirmation or cancellation, pending weather.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Calling all knitters and crocheters! You are invited to join in a special ministry to create prayer shawls and baptismal blankets. This is a rewarding way to use your creative hands, as well as help the church be ready when needs that arise. All materials and patterns will be provided and help given as needed. Please contact Bobbie Hayes (781-400-1333) for more information.
BEFRIENDING OUR SOUL
A LENTEN PRACTICE OF TENDING TO OUR ROOTS
WORSHIP: Lenten Sundays 2/26-4/2
- 9:00am Chapel Worship
- 10:00am Sanctuary worship with livestream, 11a Fellowship hour
- 5:00pm Congregational Church of Weston (CCW) service
HOLY WEEK
Palm Sunday, April 2
9:00am Chapel
10:00am Sanctuary & Livestream service
Maundy Thursday, April 6
7:00pm Sanctuary & livestream service
Good Friday, April 7
Chapel open for labyrinth walking 9am-1pm with a noon to 12:15pm service.
7:00pm Sanctuary and livestream service
EASTER Sunday, April 9
7am ~ Sunrise Service with Communion
9am ~ Sanctuary & livestream service
10:15am ~ Fellowship & 10:25am Egg Hunt
11am ~ Sanctuary & livestream service
Easter Flower Plant Donation and Dedication Form
Easter Sunday, April 9, Village Church Sanctuary will be adorned with beautiful Easter flower plants donated by you! After worship, stop by the table in the transept closest to Village Common to share in the delivery of these plants to people in our community as an expression of the love of this church and Easter’s joy. If you would like to donate $20 per plant and list a dedication in the Easter worship bulletin in celebration of, or in loving memory of loved ones,
- please follow this link to fill out a brief online form >
- Or if you’ve already filled out the dedication form follow this link to give your donation online here >