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NBC Universal, Inc. Virtual services are now the norm for many churches, but after not being able to celebrate Easter in-person due to the pandemic last year, many houses of worship have gotten creative to ensure this year s Holy Week experience is safe and fulfilling. We found they re craving it, so we re trying to give them that opportunity, but at the same time, be careful about it and make sure people feel safe, said Pastor Jamie Walton of Cornerstone Church in Uxbridge, Massachusetts. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather. ....
Carroll Broadcasting is bringing you a four-part series, diving into upcoming changes proposed as part of the Ministry 2025 Pastoral Plan of the Sioux City Diocese. First, we will go back to the introduction of the multi-year plan. In February 2016, the diocese announced major restructuring, reducing the number of parishes in the 24-county region from 108 to 67. Forty-one parishes would close or merge with others, leaving 31 clusters. All by 2025. At that time, the Director of Pastoral Planning was Father Brent Lingle. He explained why. The lack of people, Lingle said at that time, was not solely on the clergy side. He cited statistics, from 2008 to 2015, representing a 27 percent decline in mass attendance. Holy Family Parish in Lidderdale and Holy Angels Parish in Roselle were the first to become “oratory,” what is now called merged worship sites. ....
Sudbury worship listings Community Content Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, area events may be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact organizers to confirm event details. Congregation B’nai Torah SUDBURY Congregation B’nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, announced the following: Purim Shabbat: 7 p.m. Feb. 26. Celebrate with B’nai Torah as we commemorate the saving of the Jewish people from Haman, during this festive holiday. Lives Still in Limbo, unDACAmented & Navigating Uncertain Futures: 7 p.m. March 5. Roberto G. Gonzales, professor of education at Harvard University and director of the immigration initiative at Harvard will present this program, accessible on Zoom and on B’nai Torah’s Facebook page. The event is part of Refugee Shabbat, a project of Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, as a moment for congregations, organizations and individuals around the world to dedicate a Shabbat ex ....
Sudbury worship listings Community Content Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, area events may be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact organizers to confirm event details. Congregation B’nai Torah SUDBURY Congregation B’nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, announced the following: Shabbat Service: 7 p.m. Feb. 12. Join us for our Shabbat Kehillah service led by Rabbi Lisa Eiduson, with Cantorial Soloist Jodi Blankstein. Enjoy beautiful music and uplifting prayer! Shabbat Service: 7 p.m. Feb. 12. Join us for our Shabbat Kehillah service, led by Rabbi Dr. Lisa Eiduson and Cantorial Soloist Jodi Blankstein. Enjoy beautiful music and uplifting prayer! ....
Community Content Note: In response to concerns about the coronavirus, area events may be subject to cancellation, postponement or attendance limits. Please contact organizers to confirm event details. Congregation B’nai Torah SUDBURY Congregation B’nai Torah, 225 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, announced the following: Shabbat Services: 7 p.m. Jan. 22. Join us for our Shabbat Kehillah service, led by Rabbi Lisa Eiduson and Cantorial Soloist Jodi Blankstein. Enjoy beautiful music and uplifting prayer! Torah Study: 10:30 a.m. Jan. 23. Join us online for Torah discussion led by Rabbi Lisa Eiduson. Rabbi’s Online Tea Time Talks: 3 p.m. Mondays. Join us for our ongoing weekly program as Rabbi Lisa Eiduson leads discussions on the current topic, “One God, Many Beliefs: What We Didn’t Learn in Sunday School.” It is recommended that you have a copy of the book, Finding God: Selected Responses by Soncino and Syme. ....