Reservoir Church

Soccer Nights
2018-06-26 18:00 - 20:30, 2018-06-27 18:00 - 20:30, 2018-06-28 18:00 - 20:30, 2018-06-29 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | MA
Soccer Nights is an evening soccer clinic in North Cambridge that Reservoir produces each summer. Designed to provide quality soccer instruction, build relationships and bring people together from diverse backgrounds, Soccer Nights creates a friendly and welcoming space to foster connections in the neighborhood.
Kids entering grades 1-7 register to play with the program.
Volunteer coaches lead soccer instruction, scrimmages and games, and team-based exercises.
Kids entering grades 8-10 can participate in our leadership development program, Crew.
Younger siblings ages 3-5 have their own nightly games & activities.
Older siblings and parents can sign up to volunteer, or enjoy an evening connecting with other families in the neighborhood.

Sunday Morning Children's Programs
2018-07-15 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-07-22 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-07-29 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-08-05 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-08-12 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-09-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-09-16 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-09-23 09:30 - 11:00 and 3 more dates | Reservoir Church, 15 Notre Dame, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
We host programs for children on Sunday during the 9:30 AM service. Kid drop off is from 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.

Explore Prayer & Meditation: Free Class
2018-08-19 12:15 - 14:15 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Living Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
If you’re interested in exploring new ways to connect with God, yourself and others – give this afternoon a try. We will dip our toes into contemplative practices like Lectio Divina and others.

Somerville Soirée - New Person Gathering
2018-09-14 18:30 - 21:30 | 4 Rogers Ave, Somerville, MA 02144-2315, United States, 4 Rogers Ave, Somerville, MA, 02144, United States
Please RSVP so we know how much food to provide!
Looking for connection in the Davis Square / Porter area? Come hang out at Elzan and Elijah’s for food, fun, and good old fashioned fellowship. If you’re newish to Reservoir (or feeling newish) it’s a great opportunity to meet others in the area. Please RSVP by Wednesday 9/12 so we know how much food to provide. And feel free to bring a drink or dish to share! Questions? PM Elzan Godlewski

Asha Reception | Transforming Lives in Delhi
2018-09-15 16:00 - 17:30 | Reservoir Church, 15 Notre Dame, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
You are invited to: A Reception to Learn About the Work of Asha.
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Asha is transforming urban slum communities in Delhi, India. Working in 91 slum communities, and impacting over 700,000 people, Asha tackles all the issues that can keep slum dwellers trapped in poverty. The programs help slum residents gain access to healthcare, financial services and education, and make it possible for them to make long-term, positive changes to their lives.
At this reception Dr. Kiran Martin, founder and director of Asha, will speak, as will one of Asha’s ambassadors, a former resident of one of Asha’s slum communities, who has graduated from college, and is now working professionally and changing the trajectory of her family’s story.
This event will include hors d’oeuvres and an invitation to consider joining Asha’s mailing list and contributing to their work financially, at any level. There will also be a short performance by the highly acclaimed world-jazz ensemble, the Natraj Duo, which blends Indian classical and West African traditional musics with contemporary jazz, creating a tapestry of exotic textures, accessible melodies, and infectious rhythms. The Natraj Duo features the raga-influenced soprano saxophone of Phil Scarff and the tabla and multipercussion mastery of Jerry Leake.
The event is sponsored by Reservoir Church and Friends of Asha-USA, who raise awareness of Asha’s powerful work and help United State residents connect with and support their mission.

Community Groups Start
2018-09-16 08:00 - 19:00 | MA
We will kick off our 2018-2019 season of community groups on September 16.

Worship & Prayer Night
2018-09-16 17:00 - 18:30 | MA
Worship and Prayer Nights is a once a month gathering with an extended worship set. Come experience this informal setting where everyone is invited to grow in their hearing and connection to a living God for themselves and with others. We practice humility and grace through our times of prayer for one another, in movement to music, and in any art experienced.

Park(ing) Day: Drop By and Meet a Neighbor
2018-09-21 08:00 - 16:00 | The corner of Massachusetts and Rindge Avenues
Park(ing) Day is an internationally celebrated day where parking spots are transformed into pop-up parks for the day. Reservoir is excited to have a pop up lounge where our theme will be: “Coffee and a Spiritual Conversation”. We are looking for folks from our community to help set up, lounge with a staff member, and talk with neighbors. We’ll have snacks and coffee and be friendly to commuters and neighbors. Email michaiah@reservoirchurch.org if you can stop by in the day.

Couples Workshop: From Conflict to Healing Connection
2018-09-22 08:00 - 14:00 | MA
Couples, strengthen the connection in your relationship with this upcoming Saturday workshop on September 22. Couples & family therapists, Andrew & Joanna Sonnekalb, will present three sessions and lead small groups through exercises to help couples move “from conflict to healing connection.” This event is for all couples in committed relationships. The day starts with a light breakfast beginning at 8 AM, includes a catered lunch and on-site childcare for up to 30 children, and ends at 2 PM.
TICKETSCOST: $50/couple, plus childcare costs ($25/child with a $50/family cap).
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Tuesday, September 18.
FAQS
What does my registration fee cover?
Please consider your fees as a valuable investment in the health of your relationship. We’ve priced this event to cover our costs which include speaker fees, catering, and childcare. That said, we are unlikely to break even this time.
What if we can’t afford the full registration fees?
Go ahead and register any way so we’ll have your information. Register by selecting one of the “Pay What You Can” ticket options and pay what you can.
What if we would like to bless another couple by helping pay their registration fee or childcare costs?
How lovely. Register yourselves and then also select the “Donation Toward Scholoarships” ticket option to contribute toward a scholarship fund for this event.
What if we or our children have a food allergy or special diet?
Please indicate this on your ticket when you register and we will do our best to accommodate you. You can also contact Kim Messenger directly if you have specific concerns.
What will the children’s day be like?
Children begin the day with their parents for a light breakfast in the Ministry Center beginning at 8 AM. At 8:30 AM you can check-in your children with the childcare team in the Ministry Center. The adult program will start promptly at 9 AM in the sanctuary, so please give yourselves enough time for travel and drop off. Babies and young toddlers will be looked after by childcare workers in room 101 of the Ministry Center. Preschoolers and older children will hang out for indoor activities in the second floor Ministry Center classrooms and outdoor fun on the playground, if the weather cooperates. We’ll serve the children morning and afternoon snacks and a pizza lunch in the Ministry Center. You’ll want to send diaper bags, food, bottles, and sippy cups for babies and toddlers. All childcare workers–paid and volunteer–will have been background checked, and we’ll have a system in place should they need to page you during the event.
That said, it’s a long day for the kids.
We can only accommodate 30 children on a first registered first served basis. If you think your child would be happier in his or her familiar home environment, we encourage you to make your own arrangements for childcare in your home.
What if my partner and I discover we want further help for our relationship from a trained professional?
We will have a referral list of couples and family therapists you may contact for appointments.
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS? Contact: Kim Messenger at kim@reservoirchurch.org.
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Freedom Sunday
2018-09-23 09:30 - 13:00 | Reservoir Church – Main Sanctuary
Reservoir Church is proud to be partners with International Justice Missionand to participate in IJM’s Freedom Sunday this September 23.
On 9/23, at both of our Sunday services (9:30 & 11:30 AM), we’ll be acknowledging the persistence of slavery in our world today, praying for God to use us to end slavery, and inviting everyone at church that day to join the fight to end slavery.
Our Senior Pastor, Steve Watson, will preach on Faith and the Freedom of Our Bodies, and how God loves our bodies and wants them to be free and flourishing. We’ll also highlight some ways Reservoir is working for justice in our city and world, and how you can participate.

Arts at Reservoir
2018-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Living Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Do you love to make beautiful things? Does the act of creation make you feel closer to God? If you consider yourself an artist of any kind, come meet our new Director of Worship & Art, Matt Henderson and discover how we can all be engaged in making more art at Reservoir. Join us on Monday, 9/24 at 7pm in the Ministry Center.

Emerging Ideas for GBIO Campaigns
2018-09-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Reservoir Church – Sanctuary, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Arrive early at 6 PM to connect with other Reservoir folks attending, and learn more about working with GBIO.
Background: Greater Boston Interfaith Organization is a community where we can build power with each other and our congregations to tackle seemingly impossible problems. At the last delegates meeting about 70 people showed up to discuss issues that were not already on GBIO’s agenda, including environmental justice, gun violence, immigration, education affordability and racism.
Purpose: Join us to more deeply explore major themes from the 2018 House Meeting
campaign and what it takes to to move them forward.
Who: Anyone who wants to help organize, research and lead action on one of these issues with GBIO colleagues
Where: Reservoir Church, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA 02140
When: Tuesday, September 25, 7-9 PM
Transportation: Parking available and public transit on the Red Line and Buses 83 and 77
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High School Youth Group
2018-09-30 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-07 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!

Child Dedication Class
2018-09-30 11:15 - 12:30 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Room 101
If you are planning on dedicating your new child and your parenting during the service on Sunday, October 14, please attend this class to help you get ready.
We’ll meet in the baby/toddler room of the Reservoir Church Ministry Center so bring your little one(s) along with you.
Please let Kim Messenger know you are coming: kim@reservoirchurch.org.

Church-wide Pizza Lunch
2018-09-30 13:00 - 14:00 | Reservoir Church – Chapel, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Join us for connection and community after 2nd service on September 30th. Enjoy a pizza lunch on us, and meet some new people!

Reservoir's Healthy Couples Class: Fall 2018
2018-09-30 18:30 - 20:30 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Living Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Sign Up This seven-week group aims to help couples build healthy, joyful relationships that will grow and strengthen over a lifetime. Each Sunday evening, Steve and Grace, or a guest couple, will share some experiences and ideas and answer questions. Couples will then have the opportunity to talk privately about the evening’s topic. The topics, stories, and workshops will be geared toward seriously dating, engaged, and newly married couples.
Reservoir’s Jesus-centered, inclusive faith will inform the teaching, but no religious experience or commitment is necessary. The only cost to the class will be the price of any materials, around $10-$20 at the most. We will meet Sundays from 6:30-8:30 in the Reservoir Church ministry center, September 30 through November 18. We will not meet on Sunday, October 28.
Trained as a musician and educator, Steve is senior pastor of Reservoir Church. Trained in psychology and counseling, Grace is the director of a social service program with the Brookline Housing Authority. They have been married for over twenty years and have three pre-teen and teenage children.
