Reservoir Church

Advent Participatory Service
2018-12-09 11:30 - 13:00, 2018-12-09 09:30 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | MA
Please join us for a special service next Sunday, December 9th as we make space to connect with the dreams and nightmares of Christmas, and of our own age as well. Our services will begin and end in our usual fashion with welcome song, communion and opportunities for prayer. We will meet at our usual times 9:30 & 11:30am

High School Youth Group
2018-12-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-12-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-21 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-14 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!

Sunday Morning Children's Programs
2018-12-09 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-12-02 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-18 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-11 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-11-04 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-28 09:30 - 11:00, 2018-10-21 09:30 - 11:00 | 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.

Reservoir Members Meeting
2018-12-02 13:00 - 15:00 | Reservoir Church – Chapel, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Three to four times per year, we invite our members to a meeting to connect, celebrate, discuss church business, pray, and both hear about and give input on future plans. Usually these are potlucks, but we are providing the food this time! RSVP by Tuesday, November 27 to attend, and by Tuesday, November 20 for limited childcare as well.
What does membership at Reservoir Church look like? Check out the Reservoir Member Covenant for more info.
RSVP here.
We hope to see you there 🙂

Advent Family Potluck
2018-12-01 18:00 - 20:00 | Reservoir Church – Chapel, 170 Rindge Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
This is a great way to begin the Advent and Christmas season with your kids. Come for storytelling and a craft. Bring salad, side or dessert to share. We’ll provide a pasta main. Invite a friend.
If you’re coming, contact kim@reservoirchurch.org so we’ll be sure to have enough food and supplies. ($20/family for craft kit)

One Sunday Service
2018-11-25 10:30 - 12:00 | MA
On Sunday, November 25, we’ll have only one service at 10:30 AM.

Serve Dinner to HIV+ Community
2018-11-20 17:30 - 21:00 | Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA, 02115
A team of Reservoir folks is serving Thanksgiving dinner and raising money to support the Boston Living Center which provides services for people living with HIV/AIDS. Each server helps at the event and raises at least $300 to support the Boston Living Center. To volunteer or donate contact dorothy@reservoirchurch.org

Worship & Prayer Night
2018-11-18 17:00 - 18:30, 2018-10-21 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.

Prayer and Meditation Class
2018-11-11 13:15 - 15:00 | 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.

GBIO Climate Justice Group
2018-11-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Reservoir Church – Ministry Center Dining Room
GBIO is an interfaith community organizing group. At this meeting we will plan possible actions that GBIO can take related to global warming and climate justice. If you are interested in attending, or in potentially participating in future actions, please contact Luke Wassink at lwassink@gmail.com.

Spirit & Power Class
2018-10-28 13:00 - 16:00 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Living Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Would you like to learn how to pray with power? If you’ve considered joining the prayer ministry team or just want to pray more for others, come to this prayer training class. Topics include- Who is the Holy Spirit, Hearing & experiencing God, Praying for physical and emotional healing, & general prayer team expectations. Email: michaiah@reservoirchurch.org to register your name and food restrictions.

2018 Reservoir Church Fall Retreat
2018-10-26 16:00 - 2018-10-27 18:00 | Sea Crest Beach Hotel, 350 Quaker Rd, North Falmouth, MA, 02556, United States
We are so looking forward to having you join us this year at our Fall Retreat on picturesque Old Silver Beach in North Falmouth, Cape Cod!
TICKETS
*Please Note: This year we will offer an additional night’s stay on Thursday evening, for those who would benefit from beating Friday night’s traffic, appreciate some still, silent moments and/or just would love an extra day in a gorgeous setting! There will be light programming on Friday morning.
Our main content will still be Friday evening to Saturday evening.
FAQs:
What does the price of registration cover?

Price of your hotel room
Friday evening dessert (please grab dinner before session begins)
Saturday Breakfast
Saturday Lunch

What meals are included in the cost of my registration?

Dessert Friday evening
Breakfast Saturday morning
Lunch Saturday afternoon

What time is Check-in on Friday?
Check-in is at 4pm. Although you can check-in earlier, even if your room is not yet available and fully utilize the hotel’s facilities (which include the beach, indoor pool and on-site restaurant).
What if I’d like to make a financial donation for the retreat?
Please select the “Donation” ticket and add your desired donation amount.
What if I can’t afford the full price of my ticket?
Please select the ticket option “Pay What You Can” – and enter the amount you can pay. Please complete the remainder of the registration with roommate selection, allergies and name and ages of your children, if applicable.
What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?
The easiest transport will likely be to drive. We will organize a carpool. There is a large parking lot, free of charge at the hotel. Friday evening traffic to the Cape, even in October, can be quite heavy. So please plan accordingly.
What will the schedule be at the retreat?
Here’s a loose outline:

Thursday (optional), October 254:00pm Check-in Available (although can arrive earlier and utilize hotel amenitites and property)Introduction to the Enneagram with self-guided prompts to follow.

Friday, October 26(if you have spent the night on Thursday, there will be light programming Friday morning)4:00pm Check-in available (although can arrive sooner and utilize hotel amenities and property)6:00 – 7:00pm – Connection and Dessert7:15 – 9:30pm – Session I: Speaker, Worship and Small Group Breakouts9:30pm – 11:00pm – Games Night, Youth Activities and Free Time*Kid & Youth Programming: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Saturday, October 277:00 – 8:00am Sunrise Movement & Silence (Optional)7:00 – 8:45am Breakfast (rolling buffet)9:15 – 12:30pm – Session II: Speaker, Reflection & Prayer Options12:30 – 2:30pm – Lunch & Free Time2:30 – 4:00pm – Session III: Worship and Speaker4:30 – 6:30pm – Bonfire & S’mores (*weather dependant)
*Kid & Youth Programming: 8:30am – 12:30pm and 2:30pm – 4:00pm

What can/can’t I bring to the event?

There will be refrigerators in all of the hotel rooms. Feel to bring food as it would best enhance your overall experience of the retreat.
SeaCrest is on a beach – feel free to bring change of clothes for your children if they happen to get wet.
Swimsuits – for Ocean and/or Pool swimming
Warm clothes – for outside/beach time.
Bikes – for the Shining Sea Bikeway

Is the Sea Crest Hotel dog/pet-friendly?
The hotel is pet friendly – however, it will be an additional $50.
What is the refund policy?
We can fully refund your ticket if you have to change your plans.
Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?
ivy@reservoirchurch.org
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Pre-Election Action - GBIO
2018-10-22 18:30 - 20:00 | MA
See Greater Boston Interfaith Organization in action. On 10/22 we’ll meet political power with people power, gathering with other people of faith to hold November election candidates accountable to our shared public concerns. Arrive at 6:30 PM, the event starts at 7.
More than 1250 people of many faith traditions, ethnicities, and walks of life, all part of the 44+ GBIO member congregations and organizations, will come together as one to give public voice to common concerns for justice, and to call on those seeking or holding public office to commit to real change in these areas:

Affordable, Accessible Healthcare and Affordable Homeownership
Examining the impending Beth Israel-Lahey Clinic merger, impartial studies show a $250 million annual cost to Massachusetts residents. There is a small window of time to negotiate conditions to assure affordability and accessibility. Now is that time. Attorney General Maura Healey and Governor Charlie Baker hold the keys and have been invited to join us. Will they be there? Gubernatorial candidate Gonzalez will be there to address both housing and healthcare issues. Stay tuned.

Criminal Justice Reform
We know that DA’s make a difference. Now, the Suffolk County DA race has heated up with opposing views offered by candidates Rachael Rollins and Michael Maloney. Who remains committed to the reforms they promised us at our August Action? Attorney Rollins will join us; Attorney Maloney has been invited. Stay tuned.

Jeep Jones Park
Dangerous conditions at the Jeep Jones park and playground in Roxbury make it unsafe for the ISBCC Somali families who use it. The Parks Commissioner has been invited to meet with all of us to address this situation. Stay tuned.

Protect Immigrant Families
We are outraged by the injustice of separating immigrant families and the effect on all immigrant children, particularly U.S. citizen children of undocumented immigrant parents. Will Massachusetts take the lead in changing this inhumane and costly policy through lawsuits brought by states Attorneys General? Standing with sister Metro-IAF organizations, GBIO seeks to engage Attorney General Maura Healey with this issue. She has been invited to join us to hear our concerns and respond to our questions. Stay tuned.

Questions? Comments? Committed?
Please contact Sue Rosenkranz (trugoy.edamemoh@gmail.com)

Stories of Foster Care & Adoption
2018-10-21 13:00 - 15:00 | Reservoir Church Ministry Center Living Room, 15 Notre Dame Ave, Cambridge, MA, 02140, United States
Interested in learning more about foster care, adoption, mentoring, or supporting families who are? There are ways to get involved at all levels. Come hear from people who have a variety of experiences. Please bring your own lunch. Childcare is available if reserved in advance.
Contact: tory@reservoirchurch.org.

Kids Church Training
2018-10-14 13:15 - 14:30 | MA
Kim Messenger and Dan Archibald are hosting a training for Kids Church team members who serve the babies, preschoolers and elementary kids. We need to review policies and safety procedures with you once a year. Come to either the 11:15 or 1:15 session. We promise to feed you! Questions: kim@reservoirchurch.org.
