FAITH: Nov. 5
Visual and musical artists will collaborate Sunday, Nov. 6, at Christ Church (Episcopal), 149 Court St., in Plymouth. Beginning at 5:30 p.m., the Chancel Choir, under the direction of Joseph Dudzinski, music director, will sing a special All Saints Choral Evensong with the theme of remembrance. Evensong is an ancient tradition in the Episcopal and Anglican Churches, and is often sung on special occasions, such as the Sunday following All Saints Day. Music will include compositions by William Lawes, Thomas Dupuis, Bernadette Farrell and Bobby McFerrin. After the service, guests will adjourn to a reception and art exhibit showing pieces with a “remembrance” theme. The public is invited and encouraged to attend. There is no admission, but contributions to the Christ Church Music Fund will be gratefully accepted. For information, call the Christ Church office at 508-746-4959.
Classical music
Enjoy a “Cornucopia of Classical Music” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at the Plymouth Center for the Arts, at 11 North St. Featured musicians are Sarah Troxler (piano), Animus Ensemble (a classical fusion group), Hannah Ford (mezzo soprano), James Shetler (trumpet) and Jessica Hogan (piano). Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Sponsored by Discovery Church, this is a fundraiser to raise money to open a coffee shop in Plymouth for the purpose of having church in a non-threatening environment where conversations easily take place and the walls of traditionalism come down. Contact eaglensight@comcast.net or 781-588-5898 to purchase tickets.
First Baptist Fall Fair
Join the interfaith community in worship at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day, at First Parish (Unitarian Universalist) Meetinghouse, at Town Square in Plymouth. Give thanks at the “National Memorial Pilgrim Church,” built in the late 1890s on the site of the Pilgrims’ first fort and place of worship. The Rev. Gary Marks, Pastor Emeritus, Church of the Pilgrimage, will be preaching. For more information, call the church office at 508-747-1606.
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·First Baptist Church Fall Fair is schedule for 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 12. Crafters and sellers wanted - call Linda at 508-747-3114 for information about renting space. First Church of Christ, Scientist, holds services in the Christian Science
Members of Truvine Missionary Baptist Church will partner with Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Gulfcoast South Area Health Education Center for the Newtown Breast Health Awareness walk from 9 to 11 am today.
Union of Baptist Churches meeting: 10 am, Tyger River Union of Baptist Churches. 9 am, Brotherhood. 9 am, Ushers Union. 9 am, Women's Auxiliary. 9 am, the YWA. 9 am, the Ministers Alliance. Moores Chapel Baptist Church, 121 River St., Duncan.
·First Baptist Church Fall Fair is schedule for 10 am to 2 pm Saturday, Nov. 12. Crafters and sellers wanted - call Linda at 508-747-3114 for information about renting space. First Church of Christ, Scientist, holds services in the Christian Science
October 22: ABPA Fall Fun in the Abingtons, at Heritage Baptist Church, 415 Venard Rd, Clarks Summit from 11 am -4 pm Includes food, entertainment, children's games, face painting, giveaways and other treats. The annual scarecrow making party will
Risk Management Conference for Ministries Draws Nationally ...
Captivated the diverse audience at the 2011 Risk Management Conference for Ministries in Yorba Linda, CA, held at Friendship Baptist Church, on November 9, 2011. The annual conference is sponsored by The Cutler Group , located in Redlands, CA.
The full-day program, with afternoon breakout sessions, including tracks on the topics of Security, Legal and Finance, was targeted to those in church ministry who wish to become better informed on liability issues that directly impact them. Topics included: Top 10 Legal Issues Facing Churches Today
Hammar stated, “I marvel at the resources Cutler provides and the experience they have attained over the years. It is an honor for me, anytime they ask me to come out to speak, because we all have the same interest and that is protecting churches.”
“The biggest tax threat for clergy is the continuing attack, or assault on the housing allowance, which is the greatest tax benefit available to ministers—that is something I monitor carefully—it would have a catastrophic impact on ministers in this country.”
Hammar fielded many questions during the conference, regarding new legal and tax issues that directly impact churches. He addressed many subjects, including the ministerial exception case currently at the Supreme Court, which will precisely define a “pastor”. Additionally, he discussed the possibilities of the IRS negating non-profit status when preachers discuss or present political issues from the pulpit. He also covered liability issues as small as using old cribs in church school nurseries and inadequate donation receipts for contributions of $250 or more.
Matt Branaugh, Director of Editorial and Special Projects for Christianity Today, International located in Carol Stream, Illinois noted, “Risk Management is a topic people don’t want to talk about a lot, simply because they’re there to administer to people.”
“For Cutler Insurance Agency to come together with people like Brotherhood Mutual and Richard Hammar and say ‘We’re going to do an event that really helps churches with these kinds of concerns,’ I think speaks to Cutler’s commitment to churches.