Request for Meal Assistance
An important part of our evenings together is sharing a meal. If you are interested and able I would love to have help providing meals for our youth gatherings. Home cooked meals, pizza or other pick-up meals, or pre-prepared items in advance that can be heated on the day of are also welcome.
Please email me at newenglandglow.rym@gmail.com if this is something you are able to help with.
Easter Vigil Dinner Church
Saturday, April 4 at 5:30 PM (with FIRE at 7 PM)
at Newton Presbyterian Church. This is a safe and loving space that is intentionally queer and trans affirming. We’ll share scripture and song, time for discussion, Communion and a potluck dinner. Adults, youth and kids of all ages are invited – everyone is welcome!
Please bring something vegetarian to share if you are able, and let Jen Slater (newenglandglow.rym@gmail.com), Kate Carlisle (kate.carlisle@cotcbos.org) or Tom Reid (revtom@npc-ma.org) know if you have any questions (or would like to host a future dinner church!).
The Great Vigil of Easter is an ancient tradition in the Church that proclaims God’s victory over sin and death through Christ’s resurrection. Traditionally the service begins at sunset on Saturday, in keeping with the ancient understanding of evening being the start of a new day. We will share a meal and move through the four traditional movements of the vigil – the service of light remembering Jesus as the light of the world, the service of readings – remembering the stories at the heart of our faith, a remembrance of our baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, giving thanks for new life in Christ and anticipating the joyful feast of the realm of God.
Happy Easter!!
Sunday, April 5
No Youth Group.
All Ages! Board Games and Youth Lead D&D
Sunday, April 12 at 5:30 PM
at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA). Bring your favorite game to share (or come to experience some new games)!
Faith Talks
Sunday, April 19 at 5:30 PM – Hybrid
Hybrid Zoom and in person at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA). We will explore how being a disciple of Jesus and the Bible inform our actions and how we can share our beliefs with others.
LGBQT+ Bible Study
Monday, April 21 at 7:30 PM via Zoom
We will begin studying the book of Hebrews. Recommended readings: Hebrews 3-4 and the Queer Bible Commentary, pages 696-702. Reading ahead of time is optional! If you don’t get the chance to complete the readings, come anyway! LGBTQ+ individuals and allies welcome!
All Ages! Board Games
Sunday, April 26 at 5:30 PM
at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA). Bring your favorite game to share (or come to experience some new games)!
Dungeons & Dragons with Alex
Date TBD at 5:30 PM in person
at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA). We will continue our Dungeons and Dragons campaign with Alex and invite anyone interested in an evening of gaming to join us to play board games. Bring your favorite game to share or come to experience some new games! Please let me know if you will be attending so I can be sure to have enough food for everyone.
Youth at Presbytery
Save the date! Saturday, May 30 at Lars Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. Join us for worship, lunch and outdoor fun. More details to follow!
“The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.”
John 1:5 (NRSV)
“In a world full of hate, be a light.
When you do somebody wrong, make it right.
Oh, don’t hide in the dark, you were born to shine.
In a world full of hate, be a light.”
“Be A Light” By Thomas Rhett
About Us
Our goal is to provide a safe, joyful space for youth to be themselves, take risks, grow in faith and explore how faith becomes loving, life-giving and liberating actions in our churches, communities and around the world.
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