WORSHIP & EVENTS
Hosted by Pastor Nicolette, we completed our first session on Monday, but you can still join in or study on your own. Are you cynical? Combative? Exhausted?
Take the quiz here: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/660b00c4d1eb180015c3e4f8
Want to change that feeling? Access the course here: https://redeemingbabel.org/register-for-the-after-party/
Want to join the group discussion and reflection? Register here:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUtc-qrpjstGNfS6dOnCygML5nXLpDHW-bd
Sunday Worship - 9:30am
Our autumn series is designed to help us all remain centered in our faith and values in a tumultuous political time.
Following worship, we will pack Breakfast Bags for nourishNJ
In person & via Zoom:
Or call in:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
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.
We will meet Sunday evening (the 22nd) at 7pm via Zoom to talk about confirmation. Parents and confirmands are encouraged to attend together. Contact Pastor Nicolette and she will send you the link.
in the community
“BEDTIME STORIES & PRAYERS” CONTINUES SEPTEMBER 18
Join families from around the Central Atlantic Conference of the UCC Wednesday evenings on Zoom to hear a children’s story, pray, and be sent forth with a blessing. Come as you are, even if you are in your car running home from soccer practice. The weekly event is FREE!
Here is the Zoom link: BEDTIME STORIES & PRAYERS. Each session is 15 minutes long and perfect for families to add to their evening going-to-bed rhythms.
The weekly time is 7:00-7:15 PM.
International Day of Peace
Refugee Assistance Partners Inc. (RAMP) will participate in a ceremony marking the UN-designated International Day of Peace on September 21 at 6:00pm at the Chester Gazebo in downtown Chester.
Ceremony Includes:
Luna T. A 16-year-old local high school student who is a refugee from Syria
Rabbi Robert Green Congregation B’nai Israel, Basking Ridge
Dr. Ali Chaudry Islamic Society of Basking Ridge
Rev. Dr. Forrest Pritchett Seton Hall University
Local officials, musicians, and clergy
Each year the International Day of Peace is observed throughout the world on September 21. In 1981, the United Nations General Assembly declared this a day devoted to strengthening the ideals of peace through observing 24 hours of non-violence and cease-fire.
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Our Fall movement series BEGINS THIS
FRIDAY, SEP 20 from 10:00 - 11:30AM in Scialla
Hall!
Register now to save your spot!
Join Mendham resident and accredited 5Rhythms teacher, Sayrah Garrison, as she teaches us about the 5Rhythms® dance practice as a map to explore the seasonal theme of letting go!.
Turning Yinward: A Traditional Yin & Kurma Yoga Experience with Susan Novick
Join us on Thursday, October 17 from 6:30PM- 8:00PM for a meditative & calming yoga experience led by Susan Novick. This 90 minute class will be a combination of yin yoga and kurma restorative yoga and will end with a mini sound bath at the end of class.
In our Hearts, In our Prayers:
The prayers shared aloud on Sunday morning*
Those who are celebrating!
Those who are undergoing medical tests and treatments.
Those who mourn
Those impacted by natural & humanmade disasters in Israel & Palestine, Ukraine and other sites around the world
Those who are feeling anxious about the upcoming election
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 or with Pastor Nicolette are NOT published here, except by explicit request. If you would like a prayer included in @Brookside, please email office@brooksidechurch.org