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What's
happening at PACC
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See the January issue of the
church newsletter
and church calendar.
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The PACC-Men will begin to meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30
p.m. Odd numbered months will be for social activities and even numbered
months for presentations. January will be an evening of board games.
February will be an introduction to genealogy by Robert Willey. For more
information contact Mike Rich.
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Sarah’s Circle women’s book discussion
group will meet Saturday, January 17, from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, to discuss
the book
Jesus and the Lost Goddess by Timothy Freke and Peter Gandy, which is
about the earliest, secret teachings of the early Christians. The book also
explores the myths of Jesus and the Goddess. If you have questions, contact
Merrith Sabo-Jones.
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See pictures from the
Christmas Pageant during the December 14 service taken by Barbara Wagner.
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See pictures from the
Annual Christmas Concert
by the
PACC Festival Choir and
Youth Choir.
The concert was held on December 7 as part of the PACC concert series for the benefit of the music program.
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See pictures from the PACC-Men's recent
trip to
America’s Stonehenge.
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Sarah's Circle will meet December 13 from
10-noon to discuss
Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy by Donald B. Kraybill,
Steven M. Nolt, and David L. Weaver-Zercher. Contact Merrith Sabo-Jones or the
church office for more information.
- Jeffrey Brody's
flute concerto will be premiered by Judith Braude and the Salem Philharmonic Orchestra on January
25, 2009. Jeffrey was awarded a grant to compose a concerto for flute and orchestra
by the Brannen-Cooper Fund at Brannen Brothers Flutemakers in Woburn. The concerto
was for
Judith, and is the fifteenth composition by Jeffrey performed
by the Salem Philharmonic.
- The church held a wonder Holiday Fair on
November 7 and 8 that included everything from a cookie walk to photo taking to
a big silent auction. Be sure to join us again next November.
- The church had a successful Gala Auction on September 13 including items
like tickets to the Red Sox, Repertory Theater, and Boston Symphony;
furniture; antiques; the chance to be a character in Jeffrey Carver's next
science fiction novel; lesson in fly fishing, jelly making, voice, and
photography; art; autographed sports items; Waterford crystal; and a behind
the scenes tour for the MIT Museum.
- The church celebrated a successful Regathering Sunday on September 7,
followed by a pot-luck luncheon and a Post Office auction of gifts sent from
all over the globe and from around the United States by church members
during their summer travel.
- Our music director, Jeffrey Brody, will conduct the
Paul Madore Chorale on
July 7 in a concert of Beethoven's
Ninth Symphony and Rossini's Stabat Mater complete with orchestra.
This is one of the "summer sing" concerts, and anyone interested in singing
is welcome to show up and sing.
- See pictures of church members at the
Boston Pride Parade on June 14.
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Marilyn McCoy
joined the church on May 25, and Dick
Schober and John Cavicchia, our former organist and choir director, ran
into each other at Dick's granddaughter's graduation ceremony on May 16.
- See pictures from
Confirmation Sunday
on May 18.
- We had a very successful
craft
fair at the church on May 10. Mark your calendar for May 2009 to
avoid missing the fun next year!
- See pictures from the one-year anniversary of
the church's decision to become an Open and Affirming congregation
celebrated during coffee hour after church on May 4.
- See
pictures and a
program from
the Longwood Opera's
performance of “Broadway Meets Opera” on May 4, the final concert of the
2007-2008 season of the PACC Concert Series.
Be sure see plans for the 2008-2009 season.
- See pictures of a happy bunch of people at the coffee hour on
New Member Sunday on April 27.
- We had a very successful
annual rummage sale
on April 26. Be sure to watch for the sale at the end of April next
year and learn why it is such a favorite event among our faithful customers!
- See photos from the
Easter Sunday service
and coffee hour.
- Easter events this year will include a Palm Sunday pancake breakfast, a
Maundy Thursday service, and an Easter morning service (including a sun rise
service and an Easter egg hunt).
See the new church calendar for information on
coming events.
If you want to know more about
the church, you can talk with the Pastor and Deacons about this community of faith and what it means to be a member at a gathering in the Fireplace Room after church on Palm Sunday, March 16. There will also be an opportunity to share stories of our faith journeys at a Continental breakfast on Saturday, April 5, beginning at 10:00 a.m. in the Fireplace Room.
Contact the church office for more information.The new
Council of Deacons
has been elected, organized, and is looking for volunteers.The Arlington Advocate had a
wonderful article on English country dancing at Park Avenue
Congregational Church.The Sanford Dole Ensemble
performed "O Fairest Love
Divine" by Jeffrey Brody, our music director, on February 17!
See other PACC events from the
recent past.
An Open and Affirming Congregation
We, the members of Park Avenue Congregational Church, United Church of
Christ, as an expression of our Christian love for all God’s people,
declare ourselves to be an Open and Affirming congregation. Open and
Affirming is the UCC designation for congregations that make public
statements of welcome into their full life, leadership and ministries to
persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities.
We welcome all people into our community of faith, embracing differences
of sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, race, ethnicity,
mental or physical ability, age and socio-economic background.
In our calling to express the love and welcome of Christ, we affirm the
dignity and worth of every person.
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