Harvard-Epworth
United Methodist Church
At the crossroads of the world's culture and faiths, Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church has been in ministry in Harvard Square for over a century. We strive to provide an inclusive Christian witness to the city and university. We participate in the Reconciling Ministries Network, and welcome all people, regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, ability, marital status, or financial condition.
Previous Sermons
Read Pastor Campbell's sermon from September, 6, 2009.
Opportunities to Get Involved
Coffee Hour: We have many opportunities available for individuals or groups to help us join in fellowship and welcome visitors by providing snacks for coffee hour after worship. Receipts for expenditures may be submitted to the church office for reimbursement. Please consider participating in this important ministry. Sign up in the Narthex.
Donations for Toiletry Kits: The Youth Group has a goal of assembling 50 toiletry kits monthly. Donations of toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, razors, etc. are gratefully accepted. Items may be left in the designated box in the Vestry.
Meditation & Prayer by Phone: Join us by phone every Weds. morning for mediation and prayer. The call begins at 7:45 a.m. and concludes at 8 a.m. To join the call, dial 712-432-1960 and enter code 658031#.
Here are some books that help to address the issue of homosexuality and Christian faith:
Walter Wink, ed., Homosexuality and Christian Faith
Robert L. Brawley, ed., Biblical Ethics & Homosexuality: Listening to Scripture
Peter Gomes, The Good Book
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Join us for Worship
Services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Scott Campbell will be preaching.
Christian Education Hour begins at 10 a.m. Adult Forum will meet in the library, Middle/Senior High will meet in the church office, and pre-school through 5th grade will meet downstairs.
Adult Forum will focus on Christians and the Environment: Air Pollution.
Bell Choir will rehearse at 12:30 p.m.
Special Announcements
The annual Edward L. Mark Lecture will be held on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. at Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church. Elaine Wainwright, Richard Maclaurin Goodfellow Professor in Theology and Head of the School of Theology at the University of Auckland, New Zealand, will deliver the lecture and has chosen as her topic, "Parable and Parabler, Habitat and Humanity: Telling Gospel Stories Anew in the Face of the Ecological Imperative." The lecture is free and open to the public.
On Sunday, November 22, the Harvard-Epworth Concert Series will continue with a concert by Irina Muresanu, violin, and Michael Lewin, piano, performing pieces by Beethoven and Prokofiev. As always, the concert is free (donations gratefully accepted) and will run approximately one hour in length.
Upcoming Events
Thurs., 11/12: Annual Edward L. Mark Lecture, 7:30 p.m.
Sun., 11/22: Stewardship Sunday; Handbell Choir Rehearsal, 10:30 a.m.; Community Lunch: Advent; Youth Group, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
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Date: Sept. 12, 2008