@ Brookside . . . Wednesday August 23rd
August 23, 2023
Jessie Ponsoll
WORSHIP & EVENTS
This Sunday we’re at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church at 10am - Their livestream is available here: https://www.facebook.com/saintmarksmendham
This has been a wonderfully meaningful and unique opportunity to worship on a Sunday morning as a BCC group with other faith communities in town. Together, we reflect on how different orders of worship create emphasis on different parts of the service, how different room arrangements and artwork impact worship, and better understand and appreciate the choices that we make in how we worship at Brookside.
Pastor Nicolette is on vacation until August 31st. Administrative coverage will be provided by Jessie in the office, and Pastoral Care coverage will be provided by Rev. Lorna Erixson of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church.
TONIGHT 8/23 Summer Dance Party: Click here for info Go to our Facebook group to arrange carpooling or meet-up points
8/30 Music Trivia Fellowship Night with Amy: Join Amy Southerland in a fun-filled night of games – all about music! It’ll only be as fun as the people who are here and everyone is welcome! Can you guess the TV theme song faster than the person sitting next to you? Complete this lyric: ”You ain’t nothing but a hound dog, ______ _____ ____ _____!” We will play in Scialla Hall on Wednesday, August 30th starting at 7 pm. Snacks and beverages will be served. Please click here to RSVP
We are seeking a Director of Children's and Family Programming to nurture the faith development of children and families through educational, missional, and fellowship-oriented programming. We are seeking someone who will help us to build a new program-based ministry that is responsive to the needs, availability, and interests of our stakeholders. The word “program” is intentionally broad so that the Director, in consultation stakeholders, may create and implement a wide range of programming, but whenever possible should not compete with Sunday morning worship.
The ideal candidate will have a background in education, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, be able to work independently without extensive supervision, be familiar with or willing to learn about the values of Brookside Community Church UCC, communicate effectively through a variety of media, and have a genuine interest in nurturing children’s spiritual growth. Knowledge of community organizing is a plus. Music skills are a plus.
The position is part time, averaging 20 hours per week. Click here for more information
We’re back! Contact pastornicolette@gmail.com for the zoom link
Check your email for new opportunities to help on Sunday mornings, in addition to hosting coffee hour
Faith in action
Click here to find out more about volunteer opportunities: RAMP Opportunity Survey
INTEGRATED SPIRITUALITY
PraXis Summer Online
Get into the spirit with the latest PraXis movement and mindfulness video.
The Christ Hymn: 30-minute heart-opener yoga flow. Click here
Join Cornelius for silent meditation practice on Zoom.
Monday, August 28, 6:30 am, EST
Join Zoom Meeting HERE
To learn more, check out https://corneliusswart.com
More at PraXis Wellness , on Facebook, on Instagram and on YouTube
Brookside 5Rhythms
New Fall Series Begins Oct. 6
Brookside 5Rhythms® has a new series that will take place in Scialla Hall on Fridays from 10:00-11:30AM beginning October 6 through November 10.
Kindly SAVE THE DATES and stay tuned for more information.
To learn more about the 5Rhythms, click here :
Volunteers needed to help plan and to assist on the day before and the day of the event. See Pastor Nicolette if you’re interested in assisting.
In our Hearts, In our Prayers:
The prayers shared aloud on Sunday morning*
Those who are in the process of healing, especially John S (spouse of Jack M)
Those who are caregivers
Those who are preparing to go back to school
Those who grieve
Those impacted by illness
Those impacted by gun violence
Those who feel broken in body, mind, or spirit
Those in times of discernment and change
Our leaders, our communities, our nation
*Prayers shared on Sunday morning are NOT published here, except by explicit request. If you would like a prayer included in @Brookside, please email office@brooksidechurch.org