Reservoir Church

Members Meeting and Potluck
2019-12-01 13:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Reservoir Church – Chapel, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
We’re having a members potluck, and new members are invited!
We’ll hear about our vision process, teaching and budget plans for the coming year, share a lovely meal, and pray together.
Potluck by First Name:
A-D: main dish
E-J: side dish
K-N: dessert
O-Z: main dish.
Thanksgiving leftovers are welcome!
RSVP if you need childcare by Friday November 22.

11:30 Service
2019-12-01 11:30 - 12:50, 2019-11-24 11:30 - 12:50, 2019-11-17 11:30 - 12:50, 2019-11-10 11:30 - 12:50, 2019-11-03 11:30 - 12:50
Our 11:30 Sunday service. You can expect the service to last about an hour and a half. There will be free coffee and bagels!

High School Youth Group
2019-12-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2019-11-24 09:30 - 11:00, 2019-11-17 09:30 - 11:00, 2019-11-10 09:30 - 11:00, 2019-11-03 09:30 - 11:00 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Basement, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Join other high school students as we play games, share about life, and have fun! We meet in the Ministry Center basement at 9:30 AM most weeks. Please reach out to Tory for more information!

9:30 Service
2019-12-01 09:30 - 10:50, 2019-11-24 09:30 - 10:50, 2019-11-17 09:30 - 10:50, 2019-11-10 09:30 - 10:50, 2019-11-03 09:30 - 10:50
Our 9:30 Sunday service. You can expect the service to last about an hour and a half. There will be free coffee and bagels!
Most weeks there will be programming for kids during the 9:30 service; kid drop off is between 9:15-9:30. First through fifth graders meet in the Multi-Purpose Room of the Sanctuary, the room below the bagel room. All other kids (0-18) can check in at the Ministry Center.

Prayer Service of Lament
2019-11-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Reservoir Church – Main Sanctuary
Join us for a special gathering in response to societal ills, personal mourning and longing for healing. This spiritual practice known as Lament is a passionate expression of sorrow or grief; and the biblical forerunner to the holiday and advent season. All are welcome for praying psalms, music, and otherwise crying out to God together.

Developing Racial Consciousness Book Club
2019-11-24 11:15 - 13:15 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Dining Room
At our monthly gathering, we will discuss the book by Robin DiAngelo, “White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk About Racism.” We will use a specific discussion model, called pre-text, to engage with this novel. Just show up or contact ivy@reservoirchurch.org with any questions.

Toy and Coat Drive for Banneker School
2019-11-24 | Reservoir Church Lobby
Starting today, donate new, unwrapped gifts for the students of Banneker!
Suggested items include, but are not limited to, hats, gloves, socks, and underwear packs. Additional gifts of Lego sets, board games, and arts & crafts are welcome.
Coats can be new or used, and any size.
A large box for donations will sit in the Reservoir lobby throughout the Christmas Season, wrapping up January 3, 2020.

Gallery Reception and Exhibit
2019-11-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Reservoir Church – Dome
Join us for a reception and meet local artist Marie-Cécile Schiermeier discussing the series featured in the Dome Gallery, “In the Moment: Re-imagined Landscapes.” Paintings on view November 2019 through January 2020.
Reach out to jbeltsmith@gmail.com for more information.

Bangladeshi Art and Dance Nights
2019-11-22 18:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-15 18:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Fresh Pond Apartments, Community Room, 364 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Come join our neighbors for Bangladeshi drawing 6:00-7:00 PM, dancing for kids 7:00-8:30 PM, and dancing for young adults and adults 8:30-10 PM. Taught by resident artist, Syuda, at Fresh Pond Apartments and professional local dancer, Refaya Priya!
RSVP to lydia@reservoirchurch.org.
Co-hosted by Danspiration, a Bangladeshi Dance School

Cooking Nights
2019-11-21 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-11-14 18:00 - 19:30, 2019-11-07 18:00 - 19:30 | Fresh Pond Apartments, Community Room, 364 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Come join us as we cook, bake, and learn to follow recipes with the lovely resident children of Fresh Pond Apartments in our neighborhood!
Three Thursdays in November: 11/7, 11/14, 11/21.
RSVP to lydia@reservoirchurch.org.

Developing Spiritual Mentors
2019-11-10 13:00 - 15:00 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Dining Room
“A friend.. awakens your life in order to free the wild possibilities within you.”
– John O’Donohue
This monthly course will provide an introduction to listening, soul care, contemplative practices and spiritual mentorship for one-on-one relational and group contexts. You will learn how to craft and give your spiritual autobiography, as well as experience and teach spiritual practices like Lectio Divina, Ignatian practices and contemplative practices.
The course requires a monthly commitment to attendance, readings and spiritual practice. 2nd Sundays – November 2019 – June 2020. Exception: April 5th replaces April 12th for that month, due to the Easter holiday the following week.
Questions? Email ivy@reservoirchurch.org.
Registration deadline is November 3. Sign up here, using eventbrite.

Open Kitchens: Dinner and Community
2019-11-09 18:30 - 21:30 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Dining Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave Cambridge, MA 02140 United States
Iueh Soh, an ardent organizer, will invite us to explore community building as a better way to interrelate with power.
Asmait, a neighbor, will provide Ethiopian food.
Find out more and register here.

GBIO Health Care Assembly
2019-11-04 19:00 - 21:00 | International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (Local 109), 256 Freeport Street, Dorchester, MA, 02122, United States
Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is hosting a public action with Senate President Karen Spilka and other government leaders, to bring health equity and reform. Join us, along with other churches and congregations, to make a positive change!
Watch a 2-minute video highlighting the mission here.
Register with GBIO and receive more information here.
Questions? Email Pastor Lydia.

Death and Paperwork 101
2019-11-03 11:30 - 13:30 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Dining Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave Cambridge, MA 02140 United States
Is “Get A Will” at the top of your “To Do list” along with “Exercise more,” but you end up watching reruns of Friends instead? Would a seminar help jump start your planning if Pizza and Childcare were provided? Join Kevin & Marya Outterson and Adam & Ann Bakun on November 3rd after first service for a seminar on Wills, Guardianship paperwork, and Medical Power of Attorneys. Childcare and lunch provided.
$10/family suggested donation.
Questions: Email Adam at adambakun@gmail.com
Register here by Wednesday 10/30.
