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 This Week at BPC 
 29 March – 04 April 2026 

“Go into the village ahead of you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied and a colt with her; untie them and bring them to me. If anyone says anything to you, just say this, ‘The Lord needs them.’ “ (Matthew 21:2-3)

Throughout Lent, we have been asking questions, seeking honest answers in pursuit of a deeper faith. Not only in our Sunday morning worship, but in the listening circles that have been taking place after church, we are asking, “where are we headed?” It is a question that feels loaded with possibility and expectations. And it is one that may feel difficult to answer, when so much in our world seems uncertain these days.

As we reach the culminating events of Jesus’ last week on earth, which we now call Holy Week, we are faced with many hard questions and uncomfortable truths. On Palm Sunday, we stand with the crowds as Jesus prepared to enter through the gates of Jerusalem — not as a triumphal king, but as a humble servant, riding on the back of a donkey. He asks his disciples to go and untie a donkey and her colt because “The Lord needs them.” The people shouted “Hosanna!” which means “Save us!” as they laid their cloaks and palm branches in the streets for him to pass.

Jesus did not meet the messianic expectations of many in his day. Nor of many in the present day, either, if we are being honest. This is the same Jesus who would face death, even death on a cross, for the redemption of the sins of the world. He did not overcome the powers of sin and death through violence and force, but with humbly submitting himself to God’s will. We know that death does not have the final word, through the power of the resurrection which we will witness to next Sunday; but for now, let us sit in the discomfort, the uncertainty, the sadness, and the pain of the events of Holy Week.

You are invited to join us for one or more of the services listed in the announcements section below, as we walk this path toward the foot of the cross once more. May the grace and love of God surround you in this holy time. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Join us as we mark the sacred time of remembering Jesus’ last week, including his passion, death, and burial. Use this link for our schedule of Holy Week services and events.

Around the world, millions of people lack access to sustainable food sources, clean water, sanitation, education, and opportunity. The work done in support of the causes supported by One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS) — disaster, hunger, poverty, climate change, and immigration/migration and refugees — serves individuals and communities in need. This work provides people with safety, sustenance, and hope. Typically received during the season of Lent, this Offering helps to improve the lives of people in these challenging situations.

FAITH FORMATION

We have monthly, intergenerational, family friendly events—invite your neighbors or friends with children to join us!! 

Click here to save the dates and stay tuned for more information:

Palm Sunday procession with the UCC: Sunday 29 March. After our Sunday-School-led worship service.

Easter Vigil Service: Saturday, April 4 at Newton Presbyterian Church. More info to come.

Starting a church garden: Sunday 24 May. 

NEW ENGLAND GLOW

Request for Meal Assistance 
An important part of our evenings together is sharing a meal. If you are interested and able I would love to have help providing meals for our youth gatherings. Home cooked meals, pizza or other pick up meals, or pre-prepared items in advance that can be heated on the day of are also welcome. Email newenglandglow.rym@gmail.com if this is something you can help with.

Dungeons & Dragons
Sunday, 29 March, 5:30 pm (with Alex) at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington.  

Easter Vigil Diner Church 
Join GLOW on Saturday, April 4 at 5:30pm
(with FIRE at 7pm)
at Newton Presbyterian Church for our Easter Vigil Intergenerational Dinner Church. This is a safe and loving space that is intentionally queer and trans affirming. We’ll share scripture and song, time for discussion, Communion and a potluck dinner. Adults, youth and kids of all ages are invited – everyone is welcome! Please bring something vegetarian to share if you are able. Let Jen Slater (newenglandglow.rym@gmail.com), Kate Carlisle (kate.carlisle@cotcbos.org) or Tom Reid (revtom@npc-ma.org) know if you have questions (or would like to host a future dinner church!).   

The Great Vigil of Easter is an ancient tradition in the Church that proclaims God’s victory over sin and death through Christ’s resurrection. Traditionally the service begins at sunset on Saturday, in keeping with the ancient understanding of evening being the start of a new day. We will share a meal and move through the four traditional movements of the vigil – the service of light remembering Jesus as the light of the world, the service of readings – remembering the stories at the heart of our faith, a remembrance of our baptism, and the Lord’s Supper, giving thanks for new life in Christ and anticipating the joyful feast of the realm of God. 

Presbytery Pentecost Celebration
Save the date!  Saturday, May 30 at Lars Anderson Park in Brookline, MA. Join us for worship, lunch and outdoor fun. More details to follow!

JOIN US THIS WEEK

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am EST

Women’s Bible Study
Thursday, 02 Apr 2026, 10:00 am EST