NeedhamUCC
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Year W is our year-long journey listening for the voices of women, girls, and the divine feminine in the Bible. To learn more, CLICK HERE

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The 40-Day Challenge of Lent
Lent is a season of reflection, intention, and renewal. For special opportunities during this Lenten season, see below and CLICK HERE

Join Us for Worship THIS SUNDAY, 3/26

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5th Sunday in Lent
Cultivated
Sunday 3/26 @ 10am EDT LIVE!
​on-site & online
 via Zoom at http://zoom.us/j/907548568


Jesus famously compared the reign of God--a world transformed by justice, peace, and compassion--to a mustard seed. Funny thing about seeds, though: No matter how hard we try, we can't make them grow. Only God can do that. But we can cultivate them, help them grow... or hinder them. Most importantly, we can receive the new life they offer as a gift, with gratitude. (Luke 13:18-21)

  • ​​CLICK HERE to download a bulletin for this worship service.
  • CLICK HERE to download a LARGE PRINT bulletin for this worship service.​
  • CHILDREN & YOUTH @ 10am: Sunday School (pre-K thru 5th) and Youth
  • Join us for coffee and cookies and conversation in the foyer of the sanctuary after worship​
  • ​Year W: We continue in our year-long journey listening for voices of women, girls, and the divine feminine in scripture. For more information, click here.
  • "Masks Respected, Not Required"  For more about our COVID policies and protocols, click here.
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After Worship
Who are We UCC?
3/26 @ 11:30-12:30 LIVE! on-site & online via Zoom http://zoom.us/j/907548568 
Our United Church of Christ denominational family is an odd one. First, we’re old… and new. The modern denomination was formed in 1957, but our roots stretch back 400 years, particularly in New England. Secondly, we’re a congregational church, which centers the autonomy of local congregations, but we also believe we’re bound together in covenant relationship, all our congregations together. And while “our faith is more than 2000 years old, our thinking is not.” We believe God calls us not just to preserve a history but lean into a more just world for all and act on that conviction. In this gathering for new and longtime members and friends of the church, we’ll talk about who we are, what we believe, and how we believe it.


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Other Programs & Activities

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Bible Study
Sundays @ 9-9:40am   NOTE! New & More Reasonable Starting Time ;-) 
Onsite in the Reception Room at church & online via Zoom http://zoom.us/j/907548568 

Our current Year W project, listening for the voices of women, girls, and the divine feminine in the scriptures is the perfect opportunity / excuse to do some Bible study together. Join us to reflect on each Sunday's passages for preaching, listening for what tradition, scholarship, and the insight of the Spirit has to say to us today in and about these readings. 
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Chapel Yoga
Thursdays @ 9am 
New Season Starts 3/2

One of the best things any of us can do for our physical, mental, and spiritual health is find ways to reaffirm the living connection between our body, mind, and soul. And yoga is a great way to do that. Our own Carol Oberle, a trained yoga instructor, is leading this 50m yoga on Thursdays @ 9am in the chapel. This beautiful space we now share with the Charles River Ballet is perfect for yoga. This class is free. Participants will need bring a yoga mat and be prepared to leave your shoes and water bottles in the hallway before entering

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Mindful Meditation
Sundays
 @ 7pm
LIVE! via Zoom at
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88272388482 

What is mindful meditation? It's a type of meditation in which you focus on being intensely aware of what you're sensing and feeling in the moment, without interpretation or judgment. Practicing mindfulness involves breathing methods, guided imagery, and other practices to relax the body and mind and help reduce stress.
Who couldn't use more of that? Join longtime practitioner Sue Findlay and others Sunday evenings online via Zoom.

The Congregational Church of Needham, United Church of Christ
​1154 Great Plain Ave, Needham, MA 02492
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  • WELCOME
    • ABOUT US
    • JOIN US FOR WORSHIP
    • YEAR W
    • WHAT TO EXPECT
    • CURRENT COVID PROTOCOLS
    • OPEN AND AFFIRMING
    • GOD IS KID-FRIENDLY
    • THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
    • DIRECTIONS
    • FROM THE MINISTERS
    • SAY HELLO
    • BY-LAWS
  • SERMONS
  • LENT
  • GIVING
    • Pledge Form
  • WHAT'S HAPPENING
    • NEWSLETTER
    • CHURCH CALENDAR
    • PHOTOS
  • FAITH IN ACTION
    • GUATEMALA PARTNERSHIP
    • ENVIRONMENTAL MINISTRIES
  • GET IN TOUCH
    • OUR STAFF
    • MEMBER DIRECTORY
    • SUBSCRIBE
    • SAY HELLO