High School Youth Group
2020-02-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-02-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-02-23 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-03-01 09:30 - 11:00, 2020-03-08 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | 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!

11:30 Service
2020-02-09 11:30 - 12:50, 2020-02-16 11:30 - 12:50, 2020-02-23 11:30 - 12:50, 2020-03-01 11:30 - 12:50, 2020-03-08 11:30 - 12:50 | MA
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!

Developing Spiritual Mentors
2020-02-09 13:00 - 15:00, 2020-03-08 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.

Health Care Campaign Meeting with Reps
2020-02-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Reservoir Church – Main Sanctuary
Meet with our State Representatives Barber (Somerville/Medford), Connolly (Somerville/Cambridge) and Denato (Medford/Maldan). They are excited to meet with constituents advocating for lowering drug costs, addressing mental health, and managing surprise billing. Let’s help hold them accountable by joining GBIO’s In-District Meetings and putting our faith in action. To attend this or any other district meetings fill out
http://gbiohc.org/idmregister.
Questions? Email lydia@reservoirchurch.org.

9:30 Service
2020-02-16 09:30 - 10:50, 2020-02-23 09:30 - 10:50, 2020-03-01 09:30 - 10:50, 2020-03-08 09:30 - 10:50 | MA
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.

Framing Workshop
2020-02-16 11:00 - 12:00 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Dining Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140
If you have questions about framing your art for our Lenten Dome Gallery series, come to the Framing Workshop with Dome Gallery curator Judith Belt-Smith.
All encouraged to participate! For more info and submission guidelines, see
“Call for Art” brochure here.

Asian American Meetup Potluck
2020-02-16 13:00 - 15:00 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Dining Room
Asian, Asian descent, and mixed race are all welcome to join.
Feel free to bring a dish to share with the group.
RSVP to lydia@reservoirchurch.org.

Lent Begins at Reservoir!
2020-02-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Reservoir Church, 15 Notre Dame, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
2020 Lent is observed at Reservoir Sunday, February 23 – Easter Sunday April 12
We kick off a new sermon series on “The Cross,” and host special events and gatherings in person and online all seven-weeks long. Join us for Sunday services, weekly community groups, and read our daily Bible guide for spiritual nourishment through scripture and meditations on art.
The daily Bible guide and Steve’s blog on the cross are here: Lent at Reservoir.
Services, resources, and special events:
“The Cross” Sermon series: exploring this complicated and enduring symbol through the seven things Jesus is recorded to have said as he was crucified. Informed by Reservoir staff team readings in 2019.
Daily Bible guide: A reflective guide available each week at reservoirchurch.org/lent. Limited paper copies available on Sundays. Select “church announcements” on your welcome card to receive digitally.
Dome Gallery series: “Creation, Destruction, and Resurrection” displaying works of art from the Reservoir community.
Wednesday, February 26, 7:00 – 7:30 PM Ash Wednesday service: A simple contemplative service of readings, prayer, song, and an opportunity to receive an ashy cross mark.
Friday, February 28, 5:30 – 7:00 PM Mardi Gras Potluck for Families: Bring something yummy! And enjoy Godly play storytelling and a get-connected game with your children.
Sunday, March 1, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Members potluck: Celebrate new members, hear from our equity and diversity inclusion team, and pray for Reservoir. Bring a dish to share & register for free childcare4membersmeetings@reservoirchurch.org before Mon, 2/24.
Tuesday, March 3 – Tuesday, April 7, 6:30 – 8:30 PM Unpack Your Baggage: What is worth taking with you on your continued faith journey? What is worth tossing out? Sort out your church baggage: register https://unpack2020.eventbrite.com.
Sunday, March 15, both services Participatory Lenten Liturgy: Interactive services engaging The Prayers of the People.
Sunday, April 5, both services Palm Sunday services: Celebrating with eco-palms, worship, and teaching.
Thursday, April 9, 6:00 – 7:30 PM Holy Thursday Foot Washing Service: Join us for a potluck meal, communion, and optional foot-washing as we remember Jesus’ last meal with his friends before he was arrested.
Friday, April 10, 7:00 – 8:00 PM Good Friday Service: Meditating on the events leading to Jesus’ death on the Cross. A somber, meditative service for all ages with options for interactive prayer.
Sunday, April 12, both services Easter Sunday Services: We all–kids and grown-ups–worship and celebrate Jesus’ Resurrection together. Egg hunt after first service! Visitors are welcome as always.

Developing Racial Consciousness Discussion Group
2020-02-23 11:30 - 13:00 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Dining Room
Join us for ongoing monthly discussions involving books and personal stories.
We have used a specific discussion model, called pre-text, to engage with novels, and will share our experiences in a safe setting.
Contact ivy@reservoirchurch.org with questions.

Faith In Action Monthly Meetup
2020-02-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Living Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Interested in learning about how to turn your faith into action?

Reservoir is building power to tackle big issues. We partner with Greater Boston Interfaith Organization (GBIO) to learn about community organizing and take action alongside other people of faiths. Currently, we’re organizing in-district meetings to meet with our state representatives on healthcare issues. We’d love to organize Reservoir to where we can take action on issues of affordable housing, climate change, immigration a more.
Join us, Faith Into Action, as we build people power towards real public change, as we follow Christ in loving our neighbor and doing justice! At our training on power organizing, we’ll practice relational meetings, one-on-one, and how to tell our stories. Everyone is welcome. Monthly meetings going forward.

Watch a GBIO Health Care Campaign video here to get acquainted and inspired!

RSVP lydia@reservoirchurch.org.

Ash Wednesday Service
2020-02-26 19:00 - 19:30 | Reservoir Church – Main Sanctuary
We are made of dust and clay. Come reflect on what shape your life is taking at Reservoir’s Ash Wednesday service.
This is a simple contemplative service of readings, prayer, and song and the opportunity to receive an ashy cross on your forehead.

Family Mardi Gras Potluck
2020-02-28 17:30 - 19:00 | Reservoir Church – Chapel, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Kick off your family’s experience of Lent. We’ll have Godly Play storytelling and a game to foster connections.
Traditionally, Mardi Gras is a time to feast before you fast. So bring something yummy for the potluck.
Contact: kim@reservoirchurch.org.

Members Meeting and Potluck lunch
2020-03-01 13:00 - 15:00 | Reservoir Church – Chapel, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Save the Date for our quarterly members meeting and potluck! Stay after 2nd service, or come back if you attend 1st service. We eat, enjoy each other’s company, hear vision and updates, and get to pray for our church and mission together.
Featured in March: New members’ reflections, Reservoir Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion team vision, Steve and board financial updates.
Free childcare requires signing up in advance; RSVP to childcare4membersmeetings@reservoirchurch.org by February 23.

Unpack Your Baggage
2020-03-03 18:30 - 20:30, 2020-03-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Dining Room
This Tuesday class (March 3 – April 7) will afford you the opportunity to unpack baggage you’ve accumulated along your faith journey, due to the institution of church. To take a look at what pain and wounds you have been carrying in your pack. We’ll make space to revisit what might be worth taking along with you in your continued faith journey, and what might be worth tossing out. Conversations will be tailored around the topics of scripture, Jesus, mystery, community and more!
Dinner will be included. Reach out to ivy@reservoirchurch.org with questions.
RSVP through the Eventbrite link, https://unpack2020.eventbrite.com

Bangladeshi Art and Dance Nights
2020-03-06 18:00 - 22:00 | Fresh Pond Apartments, Community Room, 364 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Kids can learn traditional Bangladeshi drawing 6-7pm and dance 7-8pm. Teens and adults are welcome to come learn traditional Bangladeshi dance from 8-10pm. A great way to connect with our neighbors!
RSVP to lydia@reservoirchurch.org for details.

Daylight Savings Time Begins!
2020-03-08 | MA
Spring Forward! Don’t forget to reset your clocks!

Reservoir Survey Distribution
2020-03-08 09:30 - 13:00 | Reservoir Church, 15 Notre Dame, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
The Reservoir Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) team is gathering information about who we are and how we experience belonging at the church.
Please help out by completing the REDI survey in services on March 8, or online at this link before April 5th.
From the team: “We hope to gain a sense of where we are now to help us move towards becoming a healthier church together.”
(Team members not pictured above: Yemi Kibret and Lydia Shiu)
