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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!

Fully Alive – Life in the Spirit Seminar

Are you ready to experience a transformational journey that could change your life? Join us to the Fully Alive retreat, a dynamic spiritual retreat hosted by the Shalom Catholic Community in Cambridge.

What is Fully Alive?

Fully Alive is a Life in the Spirit Seminar designed to guide you into a deeper connection with the love of God—a love that forgives, heals, fills, and transforms. This event offers a unique opportunity to explore the gifts of the Holy Spirit and experience a life enriched by divine love.

Event Highlights:

  • Praise and Worship: Engage in uplifting moments of spiritual renewal.
  • Prayer and Reflection: Receive personal prayer from dedicated missionaries.
  • Community and Connection: Share experiences and build friendships during interactive sessions and social hangouts.
  • Inspirational Talks: Discover powerful insights on these topics listed below:
  1. How to satisfy your heart’s desires:  The world, and even our own past, has given us enough reasons to believe that we’re unworthy of love: to be loved and to love. Discover how God is crazy in love with you and how you can live this truth after this weekend. 
  2. The ultimate choice: We all have our own story. It has shaped the way we think, perceive, act and love. Unknowingly, we’re held captive by sorrows and wounds of the past that bring fear to accepting healing and change. This will be an opportunity for you to make the choice to allow Jesus to come in and restore light into your life, giving meaning and purpose for your life.
  3. Unshakable joy: God knows how difficult it is for us to understand His immense love and care for us when we’re constantly at war with ourselves and the voices of the world. Learn about His promise to you and the finding of true joy and happiness after every fight.
  4. Just the beginning: A weekend together is just the beginning of a new journey, a new time! Explore ways you can continuously grow in faith, in your relationship with Jesus, and how to live it in community after this retreat!

Event Details: 

  • Dates: November 22 – 24, 2024 (Friday – Saturday)
  • Location: 400 Cardinal Medeiros Avenue, Cambridge, MA
  • Hosted by: Shalom Catholic Community – Boston Mission
  • Cost: $10 (does not include meals) Meals will be available for purchase. Coffee and snacks will be provided at no charge.

Retreat Schedule: (it’s okay if you’re arriving late!)


Friday, November 22: 7 pm – 10 pm

Saturday, November 23: 9:30 am – 9:30 pm
Sunday, November 24: 10:30 am – 5:30 pm

Interested but not quite sure yet? Feel free to register now to receive more information and updates about the event as you make your decision. We will reach out a day before the event to confirm attendance.

For more details or questions, reach out to us at communicationboston@comshalom.org, (857) 381-8831 or follow us on Instagram @shalom.boston.

We look forward to welcoming you to an unforgettable experience of spiritual growth and community.

REGISTER HERE

SCHOOL OF MANTLES

About OUR SCHOOL: CLASS STARTS September 12, 2024

SCHOOL OF MANTLES Garment Study’ has expanded and is now integrated into the School of Mantles, a school for women, with Apostle training serving as the teaching method, offering an extended 9-month disciple certificate program. This school is offered every other year.

Registration Is now Open-Dates: July 5, 2024 – September 5, 2024, Graduation Location: TBA Format: Online certificate program Enrollment Date: September 12,2024.

Vision: Train to transform women in their mantles from the inside out, equipping them to manifest strength, anointing, power, grace, and authority by the Holy Spirit in their leadership spheres. To advance and cultivate the Kingdom of God locally and globally.

Mission: Educate, equip, and prepare women of God to understand and use their mantles through a nine-month discipleship diploma program. Focus on moving within mantles rather than just teaching dance.

Our Core Values: Rooted in the principles of the Bible. Belief in the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Programs: Identity Series, Garment Study, Mantles 2.0, Alignment, Balance, and Posture, and A Praise Dancer’s Prayer Life. Semesters: September to December-January to March-March to June.

Requirements: Books and Materials: Bible, A Garment of Praise: A Beginner’s Guide and, A Praise Dancer’s Prayer Life (both e-books included) Access To: Google email address, Internet, YouTube, Computer desktop, laptop, or phone, Camcorder or camera phone (as needed) Supplies: Notepad and pen, Liturgical Dance Garment.

Tuition: Total cost: $1,155 (includes registration, tuition, and graduation dues) Payment options: Pay in full (discount price): $997 Or Payment plan: 7 monthly installments of $165.00, which is total cost of tuition. This school is asynchronous, allowing you to learn on your own schedule. We come together once a month for two hours. This school is for leaders, dance members, seamstresses, creatives, and Liturgical Dancers. International students are welcome! * Non-refundable and Non-transferable*

WEBSITE: www.whyimoveliturgicaldance.com

 

CULTIVATING [ spaces ]

FOUR NIGHTS | COMPLETELY FREE | FOR PARENTS OF TEENS

Supporting parents navigating the unchartered waters of raising teenagers in 2021 and beyond. Webinar begins at 7 PM each evening. 

CULTIVATING SPACE FOR… 

  • May 17 – INQUIRY: Think about the future of education
  • May 18 – HOPE: Help your kids face the future with confidence
  • May 19 – HEALING: Consider recovery & resilience after trauma
  • May 20 – CULTURE: Navigate a changing & divided world

To sign up or for more information, click here.

Fratelli Tutti – Everyone is Connected: Brothers and Sisters, All

Sunday, January 3, 2021, 4 – 5:30pm

Online via Zoom

(Registration ends at 3pm on the day of, and the Zoom link will be sent right after that)

 

Fr. Tom Ryan of the Paulist Center will deliver remarks on Pope Francis’ encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, reflecting on how we can all live out the call to fraternity, social friendship, and solidarity. We could not think of a more fitting way to begin the new year. Father Tom Ryan is also a member of the UniteBoston Board of Directors. Responding to him will be Boston Islamic Seminary President Dr. Basyouny Nehela and others to be announced. Audience Q&A will follow the presentations.

 

Born and raised in southern Minnesota, Fr. Tom Ryan did his graduate studies in theology at the Washington (D.C.) Theological Union and the University of Geneva. He was ordained a Paulist in 1975, and served in campus ministry at the Ohio State University (Columbus) and at McGill University (Montreal, QC.), prior to directing the Montreal-based Canadian Centre for Ecumenism for 14 years and working in all ten provinces of Canada. Perceiving the need for places where Christians of different traditions could gather to share faith and life with each other as well as with members of other religions, he spearheaded the founding of Unitas in Montreal, an ecumenical center for spirituality and Christian meditation co-sponsored by eight different denominations. He served as its director for five years prior to answering the call of his community in January of 2000 to set up and develop the Paulist Office for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations.

 

Dr. Basyouny Nehela holds an M.A. in Fundamentals of Religion, and a Ph.D. with Honors in Da’wa and Islamic Culture, both from Al-Azhar University. He is currently the Dean of Academic Affairs and professor at Boston Islamic Seminary. Dr. Basyouny was previously an Associate professor at Qatar University’s Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Department of Islamic Creed and Da’wa, a faculty member at Al-Azhar University and Islamic American University, and Imam of the Islamic Society of Boston. He has also served as head, and coordinator of many academic committees covering Curriculum Enhancement, Core Curriculum, Strategic Plan, Academic Activities and Events, & Professional Development. He has taught many academic courses including Fundamentals of Dawa, Ethics, Comparative Religion, Islamic Creed, Islamic Culture, Quranic Studies,…etc.

 

To register, click here. For more info, please visit www.coopmet.org or email info@coopmet.org


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