WORSHIP & EVENTS
February 25th
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
Brookside Book Study Begins March 4th @7pm
“Faith After Doubt” is for anyone whose faith journey poses more questions than answers. Join Paul B. in person on March 4th at the Brookside Church, followed by three Zoom sessions (3/11,3/25 & 4/8). Our final session, April 22nd, will be an in person celebration of what we’ve learned. Books can be purchased on Amazon or ten copies have been reserved through the Mendham Township Library (contact pastornicolette@gmail.com to borrow a copy).
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 commiting to 40 Hours of Connection, here.
More information on seasonal activities to help you connect are found here.
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
YOGA SERIES CONTINUES TONIGHT
Cornelius Swart will be leading our yoga class TONIGHT, Wednesday, February 21, from 6:45PM - 8:00PM.
Cornelius is the founder of PraXis, which combines evidence-based wellness with Christian spiritual practices. Tonight’s class will include light yoga flow, breath work, contemplative silence and scripture in the Christian spirit.
Visit the Integrated Spirituality home page to view the full teacher schedule including teacher bios here
THIS FRIDAY, February 23 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM.
Our 5Rhythms Winter Shadow series ends THIS FRIDAY, February 23 from 11:00AM - 12:30PM with an exploration of Stillness, which is the Rhythm that connects us to our breath and the spirit of life which surrounds us in each moment. Tea and light snacks will be served at the end of our class.
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