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Worship Service and Coffee Hour. Sunday School begins!
10AM Regular worship service. Sunday School begins and we’ll do a blessing of the backpacks!
11AM coffee hour
Safe Harbor support group for LGBTQ+
Open to everyone within the rainbow family. Confidential, safe emotional support and community building. Facilitated by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC. Held the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided.
Feel free to reach out with questions or if you need some extra support: Julie Payne Britton (she/her/hers) Jpbritton1@yahoo.com
6:15ish: Ally opportunity! Provide a simple supper for the Safe Harbor support group. Soup and bread…chili and chips…lasagna and salad… your choice! This is a way to care for some of our vulnerable beloveds. Make a meal for 8 (ish) in advance and drop off at the church around 6:15 PM on the 24th. We’ll do the rest. Thank you!
LGBT Task Force GALA!
Don’t miss our largest fundraiser of the year!! Tickets sales end September 17, so don’t delay in getting yours. This is a fun social event at the DCU Center in Worcester, featuring music by the All Nations Chorale, asylum seeker stories, speakers, great food and cash bar, auction, and a fantastic DJ-led dance party! Visit lgbtasylum.org for more.
Family Sunday Worship Service and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service - children stay in the sanctuary today
11AM coffee hour
Worship Service featuring organist Mark Thallander, with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service featuring renowned organist Mark Thallandet, formerly of Crystal Cathedral. Don’t miss it!
11AM coffee hour
Worship Servicewith remembrance of Celeste Methot; and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service
11AM coffee hour
Community Dinner: LGBT Asylum Task Force
Join us every second Monday at 6 pm for our monthly community dinner.
There is no need to RSVP — just show up!
Learn more about our ministry at lgbtasylum.org
Family Game Night!
We do church differently—and we play differently too! Join us for a fun-filled evening every THIRD Friday of the month, open to all ages. We’ll have a dedicated kids’ table, a selection of games for everyone, and a Group Game of the Month where winners get their photo featured in our Sunday worship slides.
Worship Service with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service
11AM coffee hour
Gender Roundtable w/ Julie Payne Britton
Gender Roundtable Discussion: Confidential conversation and support network for trans/non-binary folx as well as allies/advocates. 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8 PM in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided. Led by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Open to people of all genders and all sexual identities.
Family Sunday Worship Service and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service - children stay in the sanctuary this Sunday.
11AM coffee hour
Safe Harbor support group for LGBTQ+
Open to everyone within the rainbow family. Confidential, safe emotional support and community building. Facilitated by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC. Held the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided.
Feel free to reach out with questions or if you need some extra support: Julie Payne Britton (she/her/hers) Jpbritton1@yahoo.com
6:15ish: Ally opportunity! Provide a simple supper for the Safe Harbor support group. Soup and bread…chili and chips…lasagna and salad… your choice! This is a way to care for some of our vulnerable beloveds. Make a meal for 8 (ish) in advance and drop off at the church around 6:15 PM on the 24th. We’ll do the rest. Thank you!
Worship Service with Sunday School; Special congregational meeting follows. No coffee hour.
10AM Regular worship service
11AM (or directly following service) special congregational meeting.
Worship Service with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service
11AM coffee hour
Community Dinner: LGBT Asylum Task Force
Join us every second Monday at 6 pm for our monthly community dinner.
There is no need to RSVP — just show up!
Learn more about our ministry at lgbtasylum.org
Worship Service with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service
11AM coffee hour
Gender Roundtable w/ Julie Payne Britton
Gender Roundtable Discussion: Confidential conversation and support network for trans/non-binary folx as well as allies/advocates. 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8 PM in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided. Led by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Open to people of all genders and all sexual identities.
Family Game Night!
We do church differently—and we play differently too! Join us for a fun-filled evening every THIRD Friday of the month, open to all ages. We’ll have a dedicated kids’ table, a selection of games for everyone, and a Group Game of the Month where winners get their photo featured in our Sunday worship slides.
Worship Service with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service
11AM coffee hour
Safe Harbor support group for LGBTQ+
Open to everyone within the rainbow family. Confidential, safe emotional support and community building. Facilitated by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC. Held the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided.
Feel free to reach out with questions or if you need some extra support: Julie Payne Britton (she/her/hers) Jpbritton1@yahoo.com
6:15ish: Ally opportunity! Provide a simple supper for the Safe Harbor support group. Soup and bread…chili and chips…lasagna and salad… your choice! This is a way to care for some of our vulnerable beloveds. Make a meal for 8 (ish) in advance and drop off at the church around 6:15 PM on the 24th. We’ll do the rest. Thank you!
Worship Service with Sunday School and Coffee Hour
10AM Regular worship service
11AM coffee hour
Family Game Night!
We do church differently—and we play differently too! Join us for a fun-filled evening every THIRD Friday of the month, open to all ages. We’ll have a dedicated kids’ table, a selection of games for everyone, and a Group Game of the Month where winners get their photo featured in our Sunday worship slides - this month, BINGO!
Gender Roundtable w/ Julie Payne Britton
Gender Roundtable Discussion: Confidential conversation and support network for trans/non-binary folx as well as allies/advocates. 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8 PM in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided. Led by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Open to people of all genders and all sexual identities.
Rally Day and Come Back Sunday! Special worship followed by coffee hour
Please bring your family and friends to this special service! We will welcome back our children with special programming and prepare for the Sunday School year, which begins Sept. 21. AND we welcome back everyone who’s been away this summer - or longer - and those who have thought about trying us out. THIS is the Sunday!! Join us for a special celebratory service - all are welcome!
Worcester Pride Festival!
HPC will take part in Worcester Pride, and you can join in! Walk with us or join us on the Common for a family-friendly festival that welcomes a variety of LGBTQ+ and ally artists, makers, crafters, food vendors, live performers and speakers! The event features a youth and family zone, as well as health services provided by AIDS Project Worcester and other community health partners.
Family Fun Day!
Join us at the lake for a cookout, swimming, games, connections, and fun! Watch for more details in services and through email. Organized by the Health & Wellness Committee.
Safe Harbor: A Support Group for LGBTQ+ Peoples (Plus - Ally Opportunity
Open to everyone within the rainbow family. Confidential, safe emotional support and community building. Facilitated by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC. Held the 4th Monday of each month from 6:30-8 pm in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided.
Feel free to reach out with questions or if you need some extra support: Julie Payne Britton (she/her/hers) Jpbritton1@yahoo.com
6:15ish: Ally opportunity! Provide a simple supper for the Safe Harbor support group. Soup and bread…chili and chips…lasagna and salad… your choice! This is a way to care for some of our vulnerable beloveds. Make a meal for 8 (ish) in advance and drop off at the church around 6:15 PM on the 24th. We’ll do the rest. Thank you!
Gender Roundtable w/ Julie Payne Britton
Gender Roundtable Discussion: Confidential conversation and support network for trans/non-binary folx as well as allies/advocates. 3rd Monday of the month from 6:30-8 PM in Fellowship Hall. Supper provided. Led by Pastor Julie, pastor and LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor). Open to people of all genders and all sexual identities.
Family Game Night
We do church differently—and we play differently too! Join us for a fun-filled evening every THIRD Friday of the month, open to all ages. We’ll have a dedicated kids’ table, a selection of games for everyone, and a Group Game of the Month where winners get their photo featured in our Sunday worship slides!
Safe Harbor support group
This is a confidential and safe peer support group for LGBTQIA+ people facilitated by Pastor Julie. A simple supper is provided.
Worcester Bravehearts baseball game!
HPC is getting a special group rate of $10 per person, so sign up now to reserve your space(s)! Contact organizer Molly Hanson at mollynormandin1988@gmail.com to sign up.
Family Game Night
We do church differently—and we play differently too! Join us for a fun-filled evening every THIRD Friday of the month, open to all ages. We’ll have a dedicated kids’ table, a selection of games for everyone, and a Group Game of the Month where winners get their photo featured in our Sunday worship slides!
Book Club
Slowing Down: The DeGrowth Manifesto by Kohei Saito. Why, in our affluent society, do so many people live in poverty, without access to health care, working multiple jobs and are nevertheless unable to make ends meet, with no future prospects, while the planet is burning? Author Kohei Saito responds, advocating for de-growth in this book. Join us to discuss! Contact tealover54@yahoo.com for the link.
Safe Harbor support group for LGBTQ+
Led by Andrew Bishop this time. Light supper included.
Vacation Bible School!
9 AM—Noon Monday-Friday, June 23—27 Party at noon on Friday! HPC Community Hall
JUSTICE and JOY!
Learn about people in the Bible who stood up for other people so that their lives could be good. We can be Love Activists too, like Esther, Joseph, Jesus, Dorcus!! Camp will feature crafts, food, sports (yes, the water slide), singing, stories and LAUGHTER! For ages 5-12 - bring friends. All are invited. FREE!! Sign up (or ask questions): gracelift@aol.com
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