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Page updated 09 May 2026

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 This Week at BPC 
 10 – 16 May 2026 

Beloved, since God loved us so much, we also ought to love one another. No one has ever seen God; if we love one another, God abides in us, and his love is perfected in us.
1 John 4:11-12

Love seems like such a simple word, doesn’t it? But those four little letters contain layers of meaning and depth that cannot be conveyed by language alone. In our society, love is overused and mistreated. “I love chocolate!” is the same word we would use to say “I love you,” to a person we care for deeply. In other languages, the word “love” has different forms, which are used in different contexts. Much like the ancient Greek language of the New Testament, there are different forms of love. The one of which John in speaking in this letter is agape, the unconditional, divine, sacrificial love which comes from God and is used to describe the very character of God. God is love. John’s message to the first-century Christians was that we should love our siblings in Christ because God first loved us.

On this weekend when we remember the love of the mothers in our lives, let us be grateful for the women who have nurtured us, raised us, mentored us, instructed us, and cared for us — and for the women who continue to fulfill those needs in our lives today.

Let us remember and give thanks for the love of God which surpasses all human forms of love, and let us seek to follow in the path of love that Jesus Christ showed us through his own life. Join us this Sunday as we continue to explore the theme of love and as we celebrate the Lord’s Supper together. If you are joining us from home, please prepare your communion bread and juice before the service so that you can partake with us during worship. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SECOND SUNDAY CEREAL!
Remember to bring a box or two of cereal or non-perishable breakfast items for the Burlington Food Pantry this week! We have designated the second Sunday of each month as our food donation day. You may bring items to church on Sunday, or drop them off at the church this week!
Thank you!

Aging Faithfully
The Aging Faithfully Group will meet this Friday, May 15 at 2 pm. This will be the last time we meet for the season. We will gather again in the Fall. Have a great Summer!!!

Coffee Hour
We really do still need our coffee…to keep us warm until Spring really arrives. We need your help to help keep us all warm. If you would like to help. Please sign up below:

Worship Assistance
We would like you to be a part of our worship service.  You can do that by signing up to participate as an assistant. It is not hard and we supply all the readings for you. Please consider signing up below:

FAITH FORMATION

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.

Board Games & Youth Lead D&D
All Ages! Saturday, May 9 at 5:30 PM in-person at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA). Bring your favorite game to share (or come to experience some new games)!

Faith Talks
Sunday, May 17 at 5:30 pm, Hybrid Zoom and in-person at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA).  We will explore how being a disciple of Jesus and the Bible inform our actions and how we can share our beliefs with others. Zoom Link

LGBQT+ Bible Study
Monday, May 18, 7:30 pm via Zoom. We will begin studying the book of Hebrews.  Recommended readings: Hebrews 11 and the Queer Bible Commentary, pages 707-710.  Reading ahead of time is optional!  If you don’t get the chance to complete the readings, come anyway!  LGBTQ+ individuals and allies welcome! Zoom Link

Board Games
All Ages! Sunday, May 24, 5:30 pm in-person at the Presbyterian Church in Burlington (335 Cambridge Street, Burlington, MA). Bring your favorite game to share (or come to experience some new games)!

Presbytery Pentecost Celebration
Join us on Saturday, May 30, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm at Larz Anderson Park Shelter in Brookline for a joyful Pentecost gathering of the Boston Presbytery. This will be a day to celebrate the church and the community we share together. We’ll gather for a potluck picnic, so bring something to share, and enjoy games and activities provided by GLOW. All are welcome to come for fellowship, fun, and a chance to connect across our wider church family. Free parking is available within Larz Anderson Park, which is located at 86 Goddard Ave and 23 Newton St, Brookline. There are two main parking areas: a large lot at the top of the hill (accessible from Newton Street) and another lot on Goddard Avenue near the baseball fields.

Camp Wilmot – Summer 2026

Camp Wilmot is excited to announce that registration is open for Summer 2026! Come enjoy a summer full of laughter, love, friendship, and connecting with God. Our Youth Camps, which are open to campers ages 8-17, will run July 12th-18th and July 19th-25th. Join us for swimming, boating, archery, arts and crafts, ropes course, campfires, singing, worship, and so much more! Our Adventure Camp, which is open to campers ages 13-17, will run July 5th-11th. This smaller group of older campers will participate in the classic camp activities, as well as some additional trips and community service opportunities in the local area. We are excited to run Grandparents Camp again this summer from July 5th-July 8th! This camp is open to campers/family members of all ages and is a wonderful opportunity to introduce camp to younger and older family members, as well as campers who may not have been to camp before.

We are also hiring! We are looking for prospective camp counselors and kitchen staff. To learn more about our summer camps and to register as a camper or apply to a staff position, visit www.campwilmot.org. Feel free to reach out to the Director Team, Lizzy Elsner and Annie Bamford at campwilmotdirector@gmail.com with any questions!

JOIN US THIS WEEK

Sunday Morning Worship 10:30 am EDT

Women’s Bible Study
Thursday, 14 Apr 2026, 10:00 am EDT