Events & Activities
Many Events and Activities will be held in hybrid form as we continue to provide opportunities to participate both in person and remotely.
Upcoming Activities
Church Council Meeting: The next meeting of the Church Council will be Tuesday, July 16 at 7:00 PM on Zoom (or in person if you’re attending Pastor’s conversation about her upcoming sabbatical).
Gentlemen’s Group: The Gentlemen’s Group will meet in person on Tuesday, August 13th at 11:30 AM at Paddy’s Public House.
Choir Rehearsal: Choir rehearsals will be held sporadically during the summer and resume on Thursday August 29th at 7:30 PM. New members always welcome!
Boom Chicka Move!: This summer, Camp Calumet is again encouraging individuals and teams to register to “move” – walking, running, kayaking, biking – any method of movement that can be measured in miles. The goal this year is to record 151,000 miles from 800 registered participants, from July 1st to August 31st. As in the past, the $25.00 registration fee is a direct contribution to Calumet. Please contact Susan Batutis if you would like to join the LCN team.
Summerfest!: Put August 3rd on your calendars for this annual pot-luck dinner, with food and drink from Massachusetts, celebrating God’s creation and the bounty we enjoy.
The LCN voting members who attended the New England Synod Assembly June 6 – 8: Sara Ramirez, Cliff MacDonald, Susan Batutis, and Pastor Kari Jo Verhulst.
Bible Study
Saturday Bible Study:
We meet over Zoom and in person every Saturday at 9:00 AM. Call the office or see the newsletter for login details and the location for the week. All are welcome to join this lay-lead study. Sometimes we go on field trips! And there’s coffee!
Thursday Bible Study:
June 27 is the last Thursday meeting before taking a break for the summer. However, the group is meeting for informal conversation Thursdays at 10:00 at Tous les Jours pastry shop in Newton Centre. Normally meets in person in members’ homes every Thursday morning at 9:30 AM. Call the office or see the newsletter for the location details each week.
Confirmation 2024
Sunday Mornings – Education Time
Pre-K – Elementary School: “Children’s Church” during the morning service (@ 9:45 – 10:15 AM).
After gathering as a whole community in the sanctuary for the opening hymns and prayers (and a children’s message with Pastor Kari Jo), children from pre-K – 5th grade will be invited to continue their worship with a teacher and helper in the fellowship hall, where they will explore the week’s Bible story through story-telling, song, and activities. The “children’s church” community will return to the sanctuary for the distribution of communion and closing song and blessing. NOTE: Children’s Church will end on June 23 for the summer; children are encouraged to use the materials/books/puzzles in the Children’s Corner during summer worship services.
Middle School: Confirmation Class – will begin with a new class in the fall
This 2-year faith formation program focuses on accompanying middle school youth as they begin to outgrow their parents’ or grandparents’ faith and start to wonder how they might affirm the Christian faith in terms that make sense to their emerging selves. Though the program does lead up to the rite of confirmation, there is no expectation or requirement that each child will choose to affirm their faith in that way when the time comes. The class will be designed to create a safe, fun, inclusive environment that mirrors God’s unshakeable embrace of each unique participant.
If you have a child in this age range and have not yet spoken with Pastor Kari Jo about their involvement, please reach out to her. All are welcome!
Adult Faith Formation: Morning Forums (Occasional Sundays at 11 AM).
From time-to-time on Sunday mornings, community members will present or lead discussion around a field of their interest or expertise, or a common concern or delight. If you are interested in leading a session some time, please be in touch with Pastor Kari Jo.
