Events Calendar

Committee of the Whole/Leadership Circle Meeting
All are welcome!  Gather onsite @ 458 High Street or Gather online!

Sanctuary UCC Annual Meeting voted to implement a Committee of the Whole Model of Governance; wherein all members and partners of Sanctuary UCC are now "elected" to do the work of the Leadership Circle. Here is the Mission and Ministry Plan that will guide that work this year.

Did you miss last month's meeting? Here's where you can find minutes from previous meetings. (https://medfordchurch.org/minutes/)

Here's the Recurring Agenda:

1. Create an agenda at the beginning of the meeting (so bring your ideas) as we seek to implement the 2022.2023 Mission and Ministry Plan;
2. Elect officers (Moderator, Vice Moderator, Clerk);
3. Review day/schedule/time going forward for the Comm of the Whole meeting.

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Food for the body - nurture for the soul. 

Every other month - we gather to cook up a special meal for 100 beautiful humans which we deliver and serve at Bread of Life, Malden.  The meal-making is fun and sharing that love at Bread of Life is a joy.

Please join the fun, nurture your spirit - and let us know how you can help by using this Sign Up form to

1) Bake something at home and deliver to Hillside before 6 on Wednesday;
2) Join us to prep and cook the meal at Hillside (6-8pm)*; and/or
3) Pick up, Deliver, Heat and Serve the meal at Bread of Life, Malden (3:30-6pm)# 


Can't make it for whole time? Join us as you are able!

Recurring: 
*Wednesday that falls before the 2nd Thursday, Even Numbered Months (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)
#2nd Thur, Even Numbered Months (Feb, Apr, June, Aug, Oct, Dec)

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

CONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer, Director

EMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe

Join us for a wildly awesome Youth Sunday worship bash! It's time to give a big high-five to the incredible kids in our church. We'll be handing out awards to honor their awesomeness! And guess what? Our communion will be a Madlib bonanza! Get ready for giggles and holy hilarity.

After the service, we're firing up the grill for a potluck BBQ that'll make your taste buds do the happy dance. But wait, there's more! We've got a bouncy house that'll make you bounce higher than a kangaroo on a trampoline!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and bring your laughter. Let's make this an unforgettable celebration of our awesome youth! Don't miss out—it's gonna be off-the-charts fun!

Sign up for the Potluck picnic to follow!! 

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Go to the Connection Hub for access to this week's electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more.

For more about this Sunday's Worship Theme - check out the Hillside website for the current worship series.

Sanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live. 

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Following worship, we will enjoy a community meal to which all are welcome.  Bring a friend!!

Ideas and Sign up here for this month's Potluck Picnic! 

If you are able - please bring a nonperishable food item for the micro pantry ministry.

The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge, MA.
Every Sunday afternoon, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches, juice boxes, socks, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.

If you are interested in or have questions volunteering, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org.

Please deliver to the screened-in porch at 254 Arlington St, Medford by noon on the 3rd Thursday of each month; and email or text notification of delivery.

Questions or need a pick up of donations?
Julie R.  <heronjulie@yahoo.com>
Charlene C. <ccarle44@gmail.com>


NUTRITIONAL TEEN BACKPACK LIST;

• Mac N Cheese Singles
• Individual packages of: Cookies, Chips, Pretzels, Fruit snacks, Granola bars
• Fruit cups
• Soup cups 
• Juice Boxes

REGULAR  PANTRY LIST:

• Pasta
• Tomato Sauce
• Pasta Mixes
• Rice side dishes (except Rice-a-Roni)
• Stove top stuffing
• Instant mashed potatoes
• Jelly (plastic jars)
• Chicken broth
• Soups or Cup-a-Soup
• Sleeves of Crackers (Ritz, Saltines)
• Vegetable oil
• Canned fruits and veggies
• Canned meats
• Granola and Power Bars
• Cereals
• Ready-to-Eat Meals (stew, Boyardee, etc.)
• Mayonnaise (small jars)

Various toiletries are also appreciated.

The Arts and Inspiration Team plans programs and activities associated with Faith and Film; the Sanctuary Art Gallery, including receptions and reflections with the artist; and other art programs. All are welcome.

The Minutes for last month's February 16, 2023 team meeting are here.
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Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

CONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer, Director

EMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe

Go to the Connection Hub for access to this week's electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more.

For more about this Sunday's Worship Theme - check out the Hillside website for the current worship series.

Sanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live. 

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Meeting ID: 831 8255 3314 
Passcode: 236134

Join us for a nosh and get connected with conversation, conviviality, and cool people.

Sign up here to help with coffee hour! Bring the simple snacks , setup/make the coffee & help with clean up!

The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge, MA.
Every Sunday afternoon, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches, juice boxes, socks, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.

If you are interested in or have questions volunteering, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org.

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

CONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer, Director

EMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe

Go to the Connection Hub for access to this week's electronic worship bulletin/hymns/prayer wall and more.

For more about this Sunday's Worship Theme - check out the Hillside website for the current worship series.

Sanctuary and Hillside worship together every Sunday. You are welcome to attend the service onsite @ Hillside Community Church, 144 North Street, Medford (Vax & masks expected) or online via Zoom or facebook live. 

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Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 831 8255 3314 
Passcode: 236134

Join us for a nosh and get connected with conversation, conviviality, and cool people.

Sign up here to help with coffee hour! Bring the simple snacks , setup/make the coffee & help with clean up!

The Outdoor Church is a church for chronically homeless men and women in Cambridge, MA.
Every Sunday afternoon, a team of volunteers distributes sandwiches, juice boxes, socks, and toiletries around Harvard and Central Squares in Cambridge.

If you are interested in or have questions volunteering, please contact Rev. Tom at pastor@hillsidemedford.org.

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

Sign Up with the Friday Cafe Here.

Friday Cafe offers opportunities for in-person volunteers on Fridays, to serve the meal and help distribute clothing. Vaccination and masks are required, and doors and windows are open for ventilation, so bundle up! Please visit our online signup if you would like to volunteer in-person.

CONTACT: Rev. Kate Layzer, Director

EMAIL: kate@thefriday.cafe