Bible Study
We will explore together the coming Sunday’s lectionary reading that I will base my sermon for that Sunday. You are free to use your favorite Bible. The Bible study will meet on Tuesdays at 10:30 am to 11:45 am and again at 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm. We will begin on Tuesday, September 8th. This will be on-going each Tuesday.
If you are unable to attend in-person at the JRC, I will make a Zoom link available, so you can attend virtually.
Ordination of Kim Engle
Sunday, October 6th at 2:00pm - Ordination of our own Kim Engle as she starts her journey with our fellow congregations in Lakeville/N. Attleborough.
Installation of the 32nd settled Pastor of the Church of the Pilgrimage
Sunday, September 22nd at 3:00pm - Installation of the 32nd settled Pastor of the Church of the Pilgrimage - Rev. Tim Garvin-Leighton.
Church Picnic at Pinewood Lodge
Sunday, September 29th
Church picnic at Pinewood Lodge Campground
Don't miss the Church Picnic on Sunday, September 29th from noon to 4 PM. Everyone is welcome! Bring your family and friends to enjoy this social event. There is NO charge for the picnic!!
The picnic will be held at the delightful Pinewood Lodge Campground, 190 Pinewood Road, Plymouth. We will be serving hamburgers, veggie-burgers, hotdogs, salads, desserts, etc. in the shaded Pavilion starting at noon. There is bocce, a playground and a beach!! Jeff Donn and friends will provide music. And, everyone’s favorite—Jim Sweeney will run the fourth annual Cornhole Tournament.
And if you’re wondering can I help, the answer is YES! We need volunteers to bring desserts, soft drinks, salads, as well as help serving and cleaning-up. Sign up at coffee hour at Allerton Hall or see the flyer below to RSVP by phone.
This is a great way to kick-off the church year with welcoming fellowship and fun outdoor activities.
Church Picnic Cornhole tournament.
$10 per person, $20 per couple. To enter.
We will pair singles.
Boards will be only 14 feet apart. Same as last year.
It will be single elimination. Change from last year.
Each player will throw four bags six times.
Three points if in the hole and one point if on the board.
Team with highest total score advances.
Contest will start at 1:00 and players can practice before one.
Anyone can play cornhole after the tournament.
Prizes will depend on number of entries.
Sign-up on Sundays the 8th.15th and 22nd at coffee hour or email Jim Sweeney at nsweeneyj@aol.com
Gathering Sunday
Sunday, September 15th - Gathering Sunday - The traditional start of our program year. The choir will be back with us in Worship!
Book Discussion
We will read and discussion a book by Rev. Dr. Grace Ji-Sun Kim. Dr. Kim is a professor of theology at Earlham School of Religion. She immigrated with her family from South Korea to London, Canada in the early 1970s and as a young adult came to the US. The book we will be reading and discussing together is, When God Became White: Dismantling Whiteness for a more Just Christianity. We will gather for five weeks exploring two chapters a week. We will read 2 chapters for each gathering.
The dates and times for the book discussion will be Wednesdays at 10:30 am to 11:45 am or Thursdays at 5:30 pm to 6:45 pm. The Wednesday gatherings will start on September 11th and run through October 9th. The Thursday gatherings will start on September 12th and run through October 10th.
There will be a sign-up list in Allerton Hall for the book discussion. This will help gauge overall interest. Once we have an idea of the number of folks, we will order copies of the book that you can purchase from the church directly. If you have already purchased a copy that is great.