All God’s Children
You are invited to attend All God's Children, a documentary, at The West Newton Cinema (1296 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465, Phone (617) 964-8074) on February 22, 2026. We will meet in Herbert Harrison Hall at 11:30 a.m. If you wish, please bring a bag lunch, then we will carpool there for the 1 p.m. showing. A panel discussion will follow with Reverend Elijah Gipson-Davis and Rabbi Tiferet Berebaum.
More information on the movie and panel guests as well as online tickets can be found at: https://www.westnewtoncinema.com/movie/behind-the-screen-all-gods-children
Questions, please call Margie Shirosky at 781-534-8026
ABOUT ALL GOD’S CHILDREN
In an unprecedented attempt to heal centuries of racism and antisemitism, and combat the rising racial and ethnic tension in their Brooklyn communities, the largest reform synagogue and the oldest black Baptist Church attempt to unite their congregations and bring about peace, by becoming family.
Thank You From Outreach
We set a goal and you reached it! For the 2026 Souper Bowl, we asked people to donate 10 things in honor of NE Patriot, Drake Maye (#10). We were hoping to reach 200 total items and after the final tally, we have 204!
If you were unable to bring in your donations the day of the Super Bowl, don't worry. Our grocery cart is always open. Thank you all.
My 43rd Walk For Hunger
On Sunday, May 3rd I will be participating in and completing my 43rd Walk for Hunger. I dedicate my walk each year in memory of Kay Williams, long time member of Union Congregational Church.
While Boston has cut the walk to 3 miles to cut costs, I continue to complete my 20 miles here on Cape Cod each year.
I walk to raise funds to help feed families that are less fortunate than most of us, as they do not know where their next meal is coming from. I walk for the hungry children of this state, that due to no fault of their own, go hungry each and every day!
The need this year is even greater than ever with all the budget cuts to SNAP benefits and food assistance. 1 in 3 families is now food insecure!
I am asking you for your support again this year. Last year, with your financial support, I was able to raise over $13,800.00 for this great cause. I am hoping to raise at least $15,000.00 this year.
There are three ways to show your support:
1) Go to my direct link at https://give.projectbread.org/Horace43
2) Venmo me @Horace-Thayer (code is 1106 if needed)
3) Make a check payable to Project Bread and send it to me at
69 Warwick Way – Centerville, Ma. 02632
Thank you in advance for your support!
Horace Thayer
Sunday School Volunteers
Are needed for this Sunday, and additional Sundays this winter/spring. Please sign up here:
Pastor Feedback Survey
There are also hard copies on the table outside of the church office. Please return these to the office.
Bible Study New Meeting Time
Bible Study will now be held on Fridays at 12:00 PM. You can join on Zoom by clicking here.
Reminder: there is no Bible Study this Friday. It will resume next Friday with the study of the Lenten book “Meeting Jesus on the Road”.
Save the Date
The financial meeting to review/approve the treasurer’s report and auditors report for 2025 will be after church on March 1st.
Calling For Your Returnable Bottles & Cans
Don’t forget to leave your bottles and cans. You can place them in this convenient bin on the small parking lot side. This money helps fund our mission trips.
Save The Date
Our “Chowdahfest to Go” is set for Friday, March 27th. A list of ingredients will be out next month.
Holding in Prayer
This week, as a community of faith we pray:
For Ben, as he travels back to Oklahoma City, and all traveling during the snowstorms
For Laurie’s Cousin Diane, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
For Scott Kern’s mother Martha, who is returning home
For Rev. Jeff Johnson, as he mourns the passing of his wife Rev. Dr. Ann Searing, who died in October 2025.
for the Howes Family, as they mourn the death of Richard Howes, Lew’s brother, who passed away, and especially for his wife Paula.
For members of the armed services, for protection, and particularly for Mike Barrett of Walpole, who has been called up for duty with the Marines
for the people of Venezuela, for peace, and for wisdom in the leadership and governments of the United States and Venezuela
for Mary’s friend Don, as he struggles with the transition to an assisted living facility
for Phyllis’s granddaughter’s boyfriend Tim, who was in a severe car accident and is recovering from his injuries at Mass General
for Ann Totten, who is recovering from injuries from another fall
for Chris Weylman’s dad Fred, as he continues to rehab from a fall
for Kerry’s friend Diane, who was recently hospitalized
for Shirley’s friend Carol’s 39 year old nephew, who suffered a massive stroke
for Jack, as he faces a cancer diagnosis alongside Alzheimers, and for his son, John and his wife Tammy.
for Padraig, as he heals from an injured hip
for Lew’s friend Dan, as he faces kidney disease
