Latest Covid Safety Policy–as of May
The Safety Team has released an updated Covid Safety Policy, dated May 10, 2022. You can read it here! We thank our Safety Team for all of their hard work.
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Question Box Service
Question Box Service April 24, 2022 The following questions came in (on notecards and through an online form) during the April 24 Question Box service. Here you can read the eleven questions Rev. Claire had time to answer, and the remaining unanswered questions, many of which will appear as “conversation starters” on our Facebook page … Continued
Partner Church Helping Ukraine Aid Efforts
Here is a note from Rev. Jozsef at Follen’s Partner Church about the way they are participating in efforts to help Ukraine. From Rev. Jozsef: “I have just been sent a report on aid and transport in Ukraine. If you would like to send it to the committee and church members.” Dear friends, dear siblings … Continued
March Letter from Coordinating Team
March 31, 2022 Dear Follen Members and Friends, As we enter spring, we hope you get a chance to venture outside and witness the changing of another season. The world is still uncertain, filled with pandemic worry and geopolitical unrest, but what is certain is the strength of our Follen Community to learn from each … Continued
Fundraising for Partner Church
Partner Church Committee needs $1,500 to aid Transylvania students Each December, Follen’s PCC asks parishioners for small donations to help students attending our partner church in Sentmihaly, Transylvania, to cover education-related costs. These donations enable middle school students, for example, to take a bus to a Hungarian school 30 miles away. These students must travel … Continued
Music Program Steering Committee Presentation
Music Program Steering Committee Presents… The Follen Music Program Steering Committee hosted three sessions on Zoom, where they shared the results of all their hard work. They walked attendees through the steps of the process they took to create their Vision Statement, Mission Statement, evaluation of Follen’s Core Values, and their Charter for the Music … Continued
Changes to Mask Requirements
March 10, 2022 Dear Follen Church, On Tuesday, March 8, the Lexington Board of Health voted 5-0 to lift the town-wide indoor mask mandate. The Safety team at Follen has recommended that we also move to a mask-optional policy for services, activities, and day-to-day office functions with some exceptions. For hospitality, we are going to … Continued
Membership Sunday on March 27
A message from Meagan Cox, Membership Director Membership Sunday is Coming on March 27! Membership at Follen Church is a very personal choice. Deciding to become a member typically means a willingness to play an active role in the life of the church, and to donate your time, talent and/or treasure to strengthen our community. … Continued
RE-flections: When the News is Scary
For Parents and Caregivers: Talking with Children and Youth about War From Beryl Aschenberg, Director of Religious Education Once again, we are looking on as violence spreads across the world stage. And once again, parents, caregivers, and teachers are faced with the challenge of explaining war and the threat of terrorism to their children. Over … Continued
Centering Resources from Lay Ministry
Greetings from the Lay Ministry team! Every month the Lay Ministry team and Rev. Claire meet on Zoom. We try to take the pulse of the congregation, see how world events and the pandemic are affecting our faith community, and wonder how we can be helpful. (What we do NOT do is discuss those with … Continued