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German Christmas Service

Hi everyone,
In two weeks we are celebrating Christmas, and Faith Lutheran Church in Cambridge will once again hold our annual Christmas service in German!
Since our own building sadly burned down a year and a half ago we cannot worship there yet, but one of our sister congregations, the Lutheran Church of the Redeemer in Woburn, generously offered us their building this year, so we will meet at 60 Forest Park Road in Woburn, MA, at 3:00 p.m. on Christmas Eve for our family service in German.
You are all invited to celebrate this service with us, and please also invite anyone you know who is from the German-speaking parts of the world, would like to practice their German, or is simply interested in German-language traditions! There is plenty of parking and seating, the building is wheelchair/stroller accessible, and the service is child-friendly and will take about an hour, so we will be done with plenty of time until dinner.
Please contact us with any questions: info@faithcambridge.org, and see you on Christmas Eve!

Sankt-Martins-Umzug

This Saturday, November 9th, at 4:00 p.m. in Danehy Park, Cambridge, we will have a lantern parade to celebrate St. Martin’s Day! Bring lanterns or candles, and come see what this German tradition is all about. We will sing German songs, experience the story of St. Martin, and enjoy the colorful lights on our short walk through Danehy Park; we should be done by 6:00/6:30 p.m. (just in time for dinner). The weather is supposed to be cool but nice, so come join us! Some snacks traditional to St. Martin’s Day will be available for purchase but the event itself is free; it is also geared toward children, so bring your families!
Feel free to email us with questions: info@faithcambridge.org, and see you there!

A big question day: WHY PRAY?

  • ‘I’m tired of praying; I never get an answer.’

  • ‘I don’t have enough hope to pray.’

  • ‘I don’t know how to pray!’

These and many other thoughts may have crossed all of our minds. Prayer is at the heart of our call as Christians, but many Christians find it the most mysterious spiritual practice.  How can lay leaders and clergy inspire their congregations to pray?  How should we pray as a group or as individuals?

Please join The St. Paul Center (TSPC) to explore this important question together, in honest and open conversation. All are welcome – clergy and lay, Episcopalians, seekers, and ecumenical friends, experienced prayer warriors and those who feel like beginners. Our day will include teaching, conversation, reflection, and of course prayer! All participants will leave with materials to bring back to their congregation, to continue the conversation and learning.

Our ‘Why Pray?’ days will be hosted at St. Paul’s Newburyport, St. Thomas’ Taunton, and the Cathedral Church of St. Paul Boston, July 27th, 10am to 2.30pm. You are warmly invited to join us at whichever location works for you! Tea and coffee will be served at the start of the day, and you are invited to bring a packed lunch.

Find out more, and sign up to attend, at https://www.stpaulboston.org/why-pray

#MyFaith Urban Youth Ministry Summit

Calling all Urban Youth Leaders: It’s time to come together and build a network!

Register for the #MyFaith Urban Youth Ministry Summit to learn from Nationally-renowned Urban Youth Ministry voices and receive perspectives from Boston area Urban Immigrant Youth Ministry pastors.

Learn more & register here. Tickets are $35, and $50 for the VIP experience. Register by Monday, June 17th to ensure dinner is included. Please note that dinner is only included for Summit Attendees.

To nominate a youth pastor for an Urban Youth Ministry Networking Award, complete this form by Monday, June 17th.

To register for the Pastors & Leaders Breakfast, click here.

The Gospel according to Jesus, Queen of Heaven

What would happen if Jesus came back to earth right now as a trans woman? Join Queen Jesus for a stunning one woman play, a revolutionary queer ritual for these life changing times. Jo Clifford is an award-winning playwright, translator, poet and performer who travels to us from Scotland to share her message of compassion and love. Jo has written more than 100 plays, many them performed all over the world, including the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, for over 50 years. The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven, first performed in 2009, has been translated into 7 languages and performed in 9 countries worldwide. This tour is the first time Jo has performed as Queen Jesus in the US, with performances in Northampton, Boston and Provincetown.

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On Sunday June 16th at 5PM, in celebration of Pride Month, Edinburgh-based, award winning trans playwright, Jo Clifford will perform her stunning one-woman show The Gospel According to Jesus, Queen of Heaven at The Cathedral Church of St Paul at 138 Tremont St Boston. Doors open at 4:30PM; a suggested $10 donation can be given at the door. A reception in the church parlor to follow.


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