On Sunday October 3 and throughout the week, MCC members and visitors will enjoy and be fulfilled by worship, music, youth group and fund-raising activities. The lessons for this week are from Lamentations Chapter 3 and Psalm 137. Reverend Tom O'Brien's lesson for children is "Remembering Places" from the Lamentations story. The scripture/sermon sequence is a series of reflections on the God's future. Two new children of the church will be baptized.
Director of Music and Organist Cathy Meyer performs works by Johann Pachelbel: By Waterside in Babylon, and Lord God, We All to Thee Give Praise. The High Seas Rock Band will lead the congregation in hymn of Reflection "Shout to the North" from the MCC Summer program High Seas Adventure.
MCC celebrates Holy Communion on the first Sunday each month. On October 3, World Communion Sunday, Christians throughout the world recognize the sacred ceremony of communion. At MCC, children participate with their families on World Communion Sunday. Cathy Meyer plays another version of By the Waters of Babylon by Billings/Lucas for the communion voluntaries.
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Weekly church school registration completed in September. New families are welcome throughout the year, and may register with the church office or church school superintendent any time. Families interested in MCC church school may contact church by phone to be directed to the Christian Education leadership.
The younger children's choirs begin regular rehearsals following worship: The Cherub Choir (age 3 through grade 2) is directed by Sudbury resident and music educator Kim Ward. The Cherubs learn unison singing, using simple percussion instruments and hand and body gestures for a complete experience. Contact moosikim@aol.com for more information.
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The Youth Choir, led by Sudbury resident Debbie Keeney, includes children in grades 3 through 5. The focus is on unison singing, leading to rounds and partner songs, with everyone learning all the parts. The group appears in worship three to four times a year, For more information contact debbiekeeney@verizon.net. Both groups rehearse regularly on Sundays following worship.
The Youth group (5th – 8th grades)will meet from 3:00 – 5:00 PM to carve pumpkins for Halloween. Contact youthleader@mccsudbury.org for more information.
The fall Rummage Sale will take place on Thursday October 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 PM, and Friday October 8 from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Buyers will find gently used clothing for men, women, and children in excellent condition. Call the church office for more information.
Memorial Congregational Church is a member congregation of the United Church of Christ (UCC). MCC has an open and affirming ministry to all people regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, ability or financial situation. All areas of the building are handicapped accessible. Sunday worship service begins at 10 am, and childcare for infants and toddlers is provided from 9:00 AM until 11:30 AM.
Information on MCC worship services, music programs, Christian education, Outreach, and teen programs may be found at the church web site on the Internet at http://MCCsudbury.org. Watch for 'This Week at MCC' columns in most Metrowest area community newspapers. Find us on Facebook at http://facebook.com/mccsudbury. Follow us on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/MemCCEvents. You can reach the church office and staff by phone at 978-443-3885, or by email at office@mccsudbury.org. The church is located at 26 Concord Road in Sudbury. Directions to the church may also be obtained from the church website. Click on the 'About Us' tab and then click 'Directions/Map'.
