Today is Ash Wednesday. For some this is a familiar spiritual practice. For others the question marks remain – why? Totally to be expected. Not all churches have observed this day of repentance and the imposition of ashes. In my childhood and youth, the only symbols of this spiritual practice were those seen on the
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
Pancakes, sausages, baked apples—bring a friend or neighbor. All are welcome!
Small Acts of Kindness: An Interfaith Panel Discussion
The Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights will host an in-person interfaith discussion titled Small Acts of Kindness at the Greenbelt Community Church (1 Hillside Road). This panel discussion will explore how faith guides individuals to small acts like kindness, justice, and inclusion. We will discuss what we all can do right now, in the lives
GCCUCC Annual Meeting
The Annual Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, January 19 after worship. We will have lunch in the Social Hall, and the annual meting will begin around noon. Copies of the Annual Report and Proposed Budget will be available by January 12 for review. For those joining via Zoom, you will be able to use
Winter Book Study
Beginning in January, there will be a weekly book study of the book “Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times”, by Katherine May. The book study group will meet every Wednesday from 10am-11am via Zoom. If you are interested in participating, please notify the church office (301-474-6171 or office@greenbeltucc.org) and Sian will email
Advent Candle Lighters and Readers Needed
The Board of Worship needs 5 volunteers (individuals or families) to light the Advent candles and do a reading during Sunday services on Dec. 1, Dec. 8, Dec. 15, Dec. 22 and during the Christmas Eve Service on Tuesday Dec. 24. If you are interested, please use the SignUp Genius link below to sign up
Imagine
Imagine life in 1971 if you can. Cigarette advertising was permanently banned on television and radio Chemists at Berkeley announce the first synthetic production of a growth hormone The Baltimore Colts defeat the Dallas Cowboys NASDAQ established in New York City The Vietnam War continues Muhammad Ali loses to Joe Frazier in the “Fight of
Donation Drive
GCC’s next clothing and small hard-goods drive will be Saturday April 26 from 9am to 1pm and Sunday April 27 from 11:00am to 1pm. What we are collecting: Clothes: men’s, women’s, & children’s clothes, coats, shoes, scarves, handbags, wallets, fashion accessories, belts, backpacks, etc. Household Textiles: bedding, comforters, blankets, sheets, towels, linen, tablecloths, curtains, pillows,
Information Day at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival—Saturday August 31
The Board of Congregational Life is seeking volunteers to staff the GCC table at Information Day at the Greenbelt Labor Day Festival on Saturday August 31st from 9:00am to 4:00pm. We will have a table set up with information about our church, and we just need people to sit at the table and answer questions,
Luncheon on the Lawn
Parade. And we’ll need lots of helpers! There is a sign-up sheet downstairs in the Social Hall, or you can sign up online via the Sign-Up Genius at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904094BA4AB2AA2FD0-luncheon1 We also need people to provide the barbeque for the luncheon. The recipe is here in the bulletin, and also available on the table in the
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