A laboratory for mission:

At CGS, we are laying plans to grow in numbers and mission. Our plans build on our existing ministries of justice work (Living Stones), contemplative prayer (Hidden Brook) and the Watertown Community Garden Network. We hope to build a ministry to families that incorporates and extends all these practices. Join us or contact us to learn more!

News from CGS


 

New Small Group: What do we mean when we say we practice "holy hospitality"? What is a Christ-like welcome, at church, in our homes, and in our hearts? Explore hospitality in scripture and tradition, through spiritual practices and group discussion. This group will begin the 1st week of Lent and meet weekly through Lent and Easter seasons.


Epiphany Adult Forum Series

This season we are discussing some "basics" of church life and ministry. We believe that all people are called through baptism to participate in God's project of reconciliation and peace. Through our parish, diocese, and national church, we do this together. This series will help people know how churches work, in general, how our parish works, in particular, and how to get involved.

Jan. 15: What's a Vestry? Basics of church leadership.
Jan. 22: Life in Bethlehem (Living Stones Ministry)
Jan 29:  [Annual mtng before church]
Feb. 5: Connections: Parishes, dioceses, and the national church
Feb. 12: Catholic and Protestant: How the Episcopal Church is both!
Feb. 19: Brief history of women's ministry in the Episcopal Church

 
 
Missio: engage -- Our parish is part of an exciting partnership in the Episcopal Church called missio:engage. We are one of about twenty parishes re-rooting ourselves in our community and learning how to live more fully into our call to partner with people and groups around us to build a better world. We are learning to listen well, tell our life and faith stories, and respond to the real needs of our real neighbors. You can read more about this project here.

Our new nursery is open! We are glad to be able to provide a safe and loving place for our smallest members and visitors, in a newly renovated space on the lower level of the church. Nursery Coordinator Rachael Thames will orient new parents to our space and our policies.

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