We’ll kick off the singing today with May Erlewine’s welcome song “Come On In.” This is an invitation to come as you are and to do so with full throats and hearts! Come on in young and old… come on in however you do… come on in whatever you need… Dolly Parton’s iconic song “Light … Continue reading Music Notes 9/13/26
I want to….
I can’t….
Maybe we can….
The Autumn Experiment is an experiment in a small group of people coming together to talk about how they want to — individually! — challenge themselves over the next 3 months, in a supportive, encouraging environment. Sessions facilitated by Dave L.
Come talk about how you feel about a particular challenge you bring and what kind of support you’d be looking for. Just 3 dates — nobody has time to commit to something huge these days— and then *dusts hands* it’s over.
Lessons learned will be applied to The Winter Experiment, starting Jan 2027!
The theme for the opening group show in the gallery this coming September is Blue. We look forward to hearing that you will submit something for our always exciting beginning to the church year. You may be a beginner or quite accomplished, a painter or a wood carver, an occasional quilter or a procrastinating printmaker. … Continue reading Calling All Artists/Crafters/Makers
Thank you to all the volunteers who helped reassemble the Sanctuary after the paint dried. Everything looks fabulous! (And thank you to Jane S. for the photos!)
At this year’s Question Box service, someone asked: “How do you come up with monthly worship themes? Do you think AI could do better?” Rev. Claire shares: Every year, sometime after Easter, I start to think seriously about the worship themes for the next church year. I get ideas for the worship themes from many … Continue reading Question Box: Monthly Worship Themes
September: Attention “Pay attention!” parents and teachers admonish kids. Yet adults also need to be encouraged to pay attention to the world around us. It has been said that “attention is love”: the things and people we give our attention to are the things we really care about. Ralph Waldo Emerson said, “A person will … Continue reading Worship Themes 2026–27
On August 2 & 9, summer services will be hosted at Follen. The August 2 service will feature a pickup choir, including members of the Adult Choir and willing community members. We’ll learn a couple easy-ish tunes that morning between 8:30 and 9:30 and then lead them at the 10:00 AM service. All welcome! For … Continue reading Summer Pickup Choir
For 25 years, Covenant Groups have been an important part of Follen’s ministry, fostering meaningful connection, reflection, and growth. As we prepare for the 2026–2027 church year, please let us know your plans. Current Members If you plan to continue in your current group or discontinue your participation, please notify your Covenant Group leader(s). New … Continue reading Sign Up for 2026–27 Covenant Groups
June brings an end to our regular church year, as well as transitions both happy and bittersweet. We say goodbye to folks we love, and send them off with all our heartfelt appreciation and good hopes for the future. And we look forward to summer vacations and new beginnings in the fall. Today’s music reflects … Continue reading Music Notes 6/7/26
What Is the Summer Experiment? The Summer Experiment is a small-group experiment, summer duration only, gathering to talk about our individual paths to finding our better selves. What’s challenging us, and how can we give and receive gentle support from each other? Interested? Email Dave L., or find him by the tables at Coffee Hour. … Continue reading The Summer Experiment
