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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Pop-up Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Hey there\, friends and neighbors. The holiday season is upon us\, and we know that this time of year can be tough for some. That’s why we’re inviting you to our Thanksgiving Food Pantry. \nWHAT WE’RE OFFERING\nWe’ve got a variety of shelf-stable items like stuffing\, canned pumpkin\, and veggies to help you put together a Thanksgiving meal for you and your loved ones. \nAnd we know a Thanksgiving dinner isn’t complete without a turkey\, so we’re also offering Grocery Gift Cards (while supplies last) to help you get one\, along with any fresh items you might need \nENTRY DIRECTIONS 🚪\nThe pop-up pantry takes place in our wheelchair accessible downstairs hall. Please enter using the ramp to the left of the front stairs. \nWE COULD USE SOME HELP\nIf you would like to make a donation towards grocery store gift cards\, you can do so at:https://hside.co/trky
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/thanksgiving-pop-up-pantry/
LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Serve
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Food Drive: Food Collection
DESCRIPTION:We need about 10 volunteers and 3 vehicles to help collect food bags from porches around the Hillside. These are the bags we dropped off last week—now filled with Thanksgiving staples for families in need. \nIt’s simple\, practical\, and makes a huge difference: load up the cars\, bring the bags back to the church\, and see firsthand how our neighborhood comes together to feed others. If you can lend a hand (or a vehicle)\, this is a great way to join in the Thanksgiving spirit of generosity. \nLet us know you if you can help: \nSIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/thanksgiving-food-drive-food-collection/
LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Thanksgiving Food Drive: Bag Distribution
DESCRIPTION:Lace up your walking shoes—it’s time to spread some gratitude! We’ll head out from the church to deliver paper grocery bags throughout the Hillside neighborhood. Each bag includes a note inviting our neighbors to fill it with Thanksgiving staples and leave it on their porch for pickup the following week. \nThink of it as reverse trick-or-treating: we hand out the bags\, and they come back full of food to help families celebrate Thanksgiving. All ages welcome—bring your smile\, your helping hands\, and maybe a wagon to make the rounds in style! \nLet us know you if you can help: \nSIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/thanksgiving-food-drive-bag-distribution/
LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251115T180000
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SUMMARY:Make-a-Thon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of creativity and compassion at Hillside Community Church in Medford as we craft winter gear for local families in need. Together we’ll make hats\, mittens\, and scarves to be donated to the Healy School and local free stores for distribution. \nBring your knitting needles\, crochet hooks\, and yarn if you have them (materials will be limited)\, plus a snack or non-alcoholic drink to share. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a total beginner\, your hands can help keep someone warm this winter.
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/make-a-thon/
LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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SUMMARY:Church Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our upcoming Church Council meeting as we talk together about the business of the church. The Council helps guide our ministry\, make important decisions\, and ensure that the life of our church reflects our mission and values. \nAll are welcome to attend\, listen in\, share your voice\, and be a part of the conversation. Whether you’re a long-time member or brand new\, your presence makes a difference. \nCome\, learn more about how our church works and help shape where we’re going next!
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/church-council-meeting/2025-10-21/
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CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Burlington Bastion of Democracy
DESCRIPTION:“We Are A Bastion of Democracy”; people will have the option to voluntarily take the civil servant oath of office in solidarity with the civil service that is under attack\, and we will provide signs saying “Support and Defend the Constitution Against All Enemies Foreign and Domestic” as well as signs citing the portions of the constitution that are being violated.
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/burlington-bastion-of-democracy/
LOCATION:100 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, 100 District Ave\, Burlington\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Tabling Tufts Community Day
DESCRIPTION:Right after worship on Sunday\, October 5\, we’ll head up the hill together to join Tufts Community Day — a beloved tradition that brings neighbors\, students\, and community groups together for food\, fun\, and celebration. \nOur church will have a table to share who we are with the wider community\, and we’d love your help representing Hillside! We’ll be greeting neighbors\, answering questions\, and connecting with people who might be looking for a church like ours. \nTufts Community Day runs from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on the Academic Quad of the Medford/Somerville campus (“The Green” on Google Maps). There will be live performances\, kids’ activities\, community groups\, research projects\, raffles\, and free food. \nCome lend a hand\, share a smile\, and help us spread a little Hillside love in our neighborhood!
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/tabling-tufts-community-day/
LOCATION:Tufts University
CATEGORIES:Community
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SUMMARY:Peaceful Bystander Training
DESCRIPTION:Support your neighbors and community by joining us in Medford for an educational training on how to be a peaceful bystander.\nBystander Training for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encounter will empower individuals to understand their legal rights as bystanders and what they can do to support affected community members. Training participants will gain increased awareness and practical strategies for how to respond in such situations. \nFor full event details and to reserve a seat see the Mobilize listing: https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/843742/ \nDoors open at 6:45 p.m. Come early to sign in\, get a snack\, and meet the event organizers and other attendees! Training starts at 7:00 p.m. Please bring a nonperishable food item as an entry donation to the event. \nHosts\nCourtney M • courtney.mysticmashup@gmail.com (primary)\nElaine Almquist • elaine@almquistandassociates.com\nMeghan Searl • events.mysticmashupindivisible@gmail.com
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/peaceful-bystander-training/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T113000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Hour: Pecha Kucha Edition
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy coffee\, snacks\, and a brand-new twist on our regular coffee hour! \nWe’ll be hosting a Pecha Kucha\, a lively presentation format known as 20×20: 20 images\, 20 seconds each. The slides advance automatically\, so it’s quick\, energetic\, and always entertaining. \nThe best part? It’s all about sharing what you love. Presenters pick any passion — from gardening to board games\, from favorite travels to family recipes — and give us a window into their world. It’s less about polish and more about fun\, connection\, and curiosity. \nCurious about the format? Learn more here:\nWHAT IS PECHA KUCHA\nWe’re looking for at least 5 people to present\, so if you’ve got something you’d love to share\, sign up here:\nSIGN UP TO DO A PRESENTATION\nBring your mug\, grab a snack\, and settle in for a lively and joy-filled coffee hour you won’t want to miss.
URL:https://www.hillsidemedford.org/event/coffee-hour-pecha-kucha-edition/
LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T113000
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SUMMARY:Rally Sunday Worship
DESCRIPTION:This year is not just any Rally Day. It is the beginning of our hundredth year in this building\, and we are ready to celebrate with joy\, gratitude\, and plenty of barbecue. \n\nA blessing of the backpacks for kids\, youth\, and educators as a new school year begins\, and a joyful kickoff to Sunday School. Bring them forward and let’s send them off surrounded by prayer and love.\nSpecial music to lift our hearts and honor the generations who have worshiped here before us.\nA message reminding us to pause and mark God’s goodness in our lives and in our church’s story. Communities stay strong when we stop to remember what has carried us this far.\nEveryone will receive our centennial challenge: 100 Acts of Love.It is a call for us to take part in one hundred simple\, bold\, and beautiful ways to live out love this year.\nA barbecue potluck in our backyard after worship. Think ribs\, brisket\, potato salad\, and pie as far as the eye can see. Let us know what you’re bringing at this signup sheet.\nSignups! Signups! Signups!  This year is full of opportunities: join the care team\, the facilities team\, or the tech team. Sign up to be a scripture reader\, greeter\, or even the all-important coffee-putter-onner.\n\nCome celebrate with us at Rally Day as we launch our centennial year in worship\, music\, blessing\, and barbecue. This is a once-in-a-century kickoff\, and you will not want to miss it.
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LOCATION:Hillside Community Church\, 144 North Street\, Medford\, MA\, 02155\, United States
CATEGORIES:Worship
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