April Crossroads Notes:

From our monthly Newsletter

Dot and Fran Team News MS Walk in Concord, MA April 10, 2005 What is our fundraising goal? $200 for the team, $1,000 collectively How can I pledge to the team? 1) Sign the pledge sheet at church and give money to anyone on the team. 2) Cheecks should be made payable to the National MS Society. 3) E-pleding is easy! Go to www.msnewengland.org You will be automatically forwarded to our chapter page Click on e-pledge Fill out the required fields Our team name is Dot and Fran How can I learn more about MS? There is lots of information about the disease and research on the website. Keep the folks who live with MS in your prayers! Witnessing to God's Radical Hope! Presbyterian Transformation & Multicultural Connection July 14 - 17, Columbia Univeristy, New York City An experience in learning how to shape the church for our time! Top-notch speakers, worship, Bible study, models for ministry... Rod would liek to attend with others from our church family. Interested? Visit www.churchwidetransformation.org Weekends aka Saturday Social Club In April, the Weekenders will met on Friday evening, April 29th, for a free, live performance of a Mystic Chorale under the direction of Nick PAge. Audience members say the follwoing about his offerings; Fromt eh opening song you are enveloped and involved in the power and joy of music from all over the world. His purpose is to make people aware that singing is an act of compassion and that when we sing, we make the world a more beautiful place. This concert is sponsored at Lesley University in Cambridge. Stay tuned for more details about about when to meet and transportation arrangements. Open House Rescheduled The Open House for JJ Referral Service (Joanne Stephen's business) which was to be held on February 28 in Fellowship Hall, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 11 at 7:30 P.M. Information will be available regarding the types of services provided and there will be a presentation entitled Five Steps to Improving Mental Health. Refreshments will be served and a free will offering will be received. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall if you plan to attend.

BPC Women's Retreat June 3 & 4, 2005 It's our first ever Women's retreat to take place at the Espousal Retreat House in Wlatham on Friday evening June 3, and during the day on Saturday, June 4, 2005. The planning committee is now working with our leader, Babbie Cameron, to develop the theme and activities. The cost for meals, housing and leader should be well under $100 and scholarship help will be available. Please mark your calendars and watch this space for more details to follow! M.A.T.E. 2005 Our scheduled week to go to Maine, to do volunteer housing rehabbing and renewal for rural elderly and poor, is July 31 - August 5. We team up with folks from other Presbyterian churches -- it's a great experience. Skills are welcome but not required. Adults and youth have had very rewarding times together. It is possible to attend for just part of the week. Housing is in dorms at the U. Maine in Farmington. How About Camp Wilmot this summer? Our Presbytery shares a beautiful camp with two other presbyteries -- it's in Wilmot, NH, about 30 minutes northwest of Concord. Summer programs include: Junior Camp (grades 3 - 8) July 10 - 16 Adventure Camp (grades 6 - 12) July 17 - 23 Advanced Adventure Camp (grades 8 - 12) July 24 - 30 Family Camp July 31 - August 6 Challengers Camp (for developmentally challenged adults) Aug 7 - 13 For more info. go to www.presbyterynne.org/campwilmot 2005 Peace Scholarships BPC is again taking part in the Cooperating Congregations' Peace Scholarship program. Two $1,000 scholarships are available for seniors living in Burlington and graduating from high school this year. The awards recognize contributions students have made to resolving conflict, promoting acceptance of differences, etc. Our church's share is provided from our annual Peacemaking Offering proceeds. Nominating papers were due on MArch 31. This year's selection committee will meet in April to interview and choose awardees. Would you like to be part of this fascinating, and upbeat, endeavor?