April Crossroads Notes:

From our monthly Newsletter

Invitation to Holocaust Memorial Sabbath Friday, May 6, 7:45 PM Temple Shalom Emeth, Burlington For many years, the interfaith religious community has been invited to this annual remembrance service. Leaders of various religious groups share in leading the service. Most moving, though, is the participation of members of the Temple confirmation class who read, and light candles representing the dead of many nations in the holocaust. The featured speakers this year will be a couple who experienced the holocaust. One was part of the Kindertransport, the rescue operation which carried thousands of Jewish children from Germany to Great Britain during 1938-1940. Please consider taking part in this evening. It is so important to remember, and renew commitments that this never will happen again. Pentecost Offering The annual special offering of the Presbyterian Church (USA) supports programs for children and youth-at-risk, and young adults. A portion of the offering remains with our church, to be used in ways we choose. Pentecost Sunday is May 15. There will be special envelopes in the pews, or you may make a check to The Presbyterian Church and memo it "Pentecost Offering." 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

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