April – And Yet (Easter) The Sufi tradition and Jewish folklore have stories about a phrase that is true in all situations; these words bring joy to sad moments and sadness to joyful moments. This profound phrase is: “This too shall pass.” Find ways to say “this too shall pass” in sad and happy moments … Continued
Need Help? Want to Give Help? The Town of Lexington has compiled many resources at this time, and we pass them along to you here. These are all subject to change as the situations around us change and will continue to be updated. from the Town of Lexington: LexHelp list of Human Services from the … Continued
March 22, 2020 Dear Friends, Your Lay Ministry Team has been reaching out this week to everyone with a personal phone call: offering a listening ear, loving support, resources, and kind words. We also received many good ideas, suggestions, affirmations, and words of support. Thank you all. This task is still in process, … Continued
March Theme: UnBroken This month at Follen Church, we are exploring the theme “Unbroken” in worship and small groups. Here are some resources for families to explore along with us at home! Recommended Picture Books (read aloud on YouTube): The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires The Book of Mistakes by Corinna Luyken We Shall … Continued
April Theme: And Yet This month at Follen Church, we are exploring the theme “And Yet” in worship and small groups. Here are some resources for families to explore along with us at home! Recommended Picture Books (read aloud on YouTube): She Persisted- 13 Stories of American Women by Chelsea Clinton Rosie Revere, Engineer by … Continued
from Beryl Aschenberg, Director of Religious Education To all the children and youth and families of Follen Church: I’ve been thinking about all of you so much this week and wanting to reach out to you to see how you are. Usually, sending a message to you when our regular routines are being changed for … Continued
The Follen Safe Congregation Team has made some decisions regarding the use of our building during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our primary concern is for the ongoing safety of the congregation and our community. I hope you will be supportive of our decisions on this matter. We are officially closing the building for general use until further … Continued
Wednesdays, 10-11am, Zoom
March 12, 2020 Dear Follen members and friends, Since last week, The COVID-19 pandemic has spread rapidly around the world. Our MA Department of Public Health has now advised that we avoid large gatherings. More information and requests from the Lexington Department of Public Health and Lexington Public Schools may be shared tonight via … Continued
The MA Department of Public Health has asked us to avoid large gatherings, and Follen is complying. Until the situation improves, worship will be online. Pre-recorded: Find archive of videos here: vimeo.com/follen Live-streaming: Before 10:30am on Sunday, register for our gathering with zoom, download the app to your computer and/or phone if you haven’t yet, … Continued
