WORSHIP & EVENTS
February 11th
9:30am
in person & via zoom
Or call in:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
Meeting ID: 254 441 229
Previous services can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/@brooksideUCC
Check your email for new opportunities to help on Sunday mornings, in addition to hosting coffee hour
The annual report is available for you to preview here. It will also be available in hard copy on Sunday. If you would like a printed copy and are unable to be in person on Sunday, please contact the office.
Yoga for Kids, Families, All Ages
Join Melissa Wojcik for a fun Valentine’s Day yoga class for children and families, that will take place from 5:30-6:30PM on February 14 & March 13.
Instead of thinking what you want to ‘give up’ as a sacrifice, we invite you to consider what you might ‘give up’ or do less of to make room to do more of what you love, or connect with who you love. Our Lenten series (leading up to Easter) invites us to minimize distractions in order to make room in our life for what truly matters. Consider taking part in our 40 Hours of Connection Challenge, here. Consider starting the season with YOGA (information above)
Pastor Nicolette leads the service on 2/14. We need at least 2 more volunteers to make and serve soup. Thank you Pat Behnke volunteering! Please email the office if you’re able to help office@brooksidechurch.org
in the community
BYE-BYE WINTER BLUES
Let's come together as a community to "Beat the Winter Blues!" On Sunday, Feb. 25, from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m., join friends and neighbors for an afternoon of fun at the Brookside Community Club, hosted by the Mendhams Stigma-Free Task Force.
This free party is for everyone – kids, seniors and all residents in between. It features Kahoot trivia games, creative arts & crafts, prizes, a hot chocolate bar, therapy pups to cuddle, snacks, music and more! In these cold winter months, we could all use an afternoon to recharge and renew connections. We especially welcome new residents to meet others in our community!
Please contact Committeewoman Amalia Duarte, the Task Force Chair, with questions at aduarte@mendhamtownship.org
INTEGRATED SPIRITUALITY
THIS WEEK:: Yoga + Dance!!
YOGA RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY!
Christin Scarcello-Miller will be leading our yoga class SATURDAY, February 10, from 10:00AM- 11:15AM. To save your spot, you can still register for the regular Wednesday class for this week, February 7.
Christin’s multi faceted classes make use of a gentle flow of poses, mantra, mudra, and kriya (energetic cleansing techniques) as preparation to experience the deeper states of yoga in a guided meditation. If you have tried meditation in the past and struggled, this class is for you.
Visit the Integrated Spirituality home page to view the full teacher schedule including teacher bios here
Our 5Rhythms Winter Shadow series continues THIS FRIDAY, February 9 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM in Scialla Hall.
This week, we will move with the Rhythm of Chaos, bringing awareness to situations in our lives where we may feel out of control. We will also explore moments where we feel calm in the midst of chaos. With movement and music, we will seek to find balance in every step.
In our Hearts, In our Prayers:
The prayers shared aloud on Sunday morning*
Those who are in the process of healing
Those who mourn
Those impacted by natural & humanmade disasters in Israel & Palestine, Ukraine and other sites around the world
Those who are caregivers
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