What’s Happening at Federated

Joyful Noise Cafe welcomes

Jordan Tirrell-Wysocki: Music from the Celtic Tradition

Sunday March 3rd, 3pm

$12 donation at the door includes the concert and light refreshments and an opportunity to peruse and purchase a CD of his music.                                                                                    A bit about the artist: Bringing fresh energy to traditional Celtic music, Jordan is an award winning New Hampshire-based fiddler/singer who has been performing professionally for over two decades.  He has toured nationally with band in various genres, performed across Ireland, and released multiple recordings of Celtic music that can be heard on radio stations in Ireland and Scotland as well as around New England. He is an Emmy-nominated composer who has written soundtracks for audiobooks and television and appeared as a guest on over 100 albums. His lifelong passion for history helps bring to life the traditional music around which he built his career.

Federated Church Social Justice Team

Educational Forum: Gaza, Jerusalem, and the West: A Long and Complex History

Sunday March 17th, 3pm, Zoom

What is the history behind the current conflict in Gaza? Why is this region so complicated? How do we talk about the current war without promoting antisemitism or Islamophobia? This talk will give an overview of the long history of this region, highlighting diverse perspectives to clarify why the current conflict is so fraught, in the hope of fostering more nuanced and constructive conversations across religious, political, and ideological lines.                        Our presenter is Dr. Christine Shepardson, Distinguished Professor in the Humanities, Department of Religious Studies, and a member of the core faculty in Middle East Studies program at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Shepardson (Tina) is a Marlborough, NH native.  Her presentation will be approximately 45 minutes, with questions and answers to follow.  To participate people can paste/enter this link into your browser:  https://tiny.utk.edu/Gaza.Jerusalem A link to a summarized version of Dr. Shepardson’s curriculum vitae may also be pasted/printed into your browser and is printed here: https://religion.utk.edu/people/christine-shepardson/

Joyful Noise Cafe Music Series presents Scott Ainslie along with Kota and Lucius Parshall

Saturday, January 6th, 6pm, in the Sanctuary

In the midst of these challenging times the whole community is invited to gather together around music. For details contact the church office: office@federatedchurchmarlborough.org

Christmas Eve 7pm

Sunday, December 24th, in the Sanctuary

A traditional candlelight and music filled service as we anticipate new life within and among us.

Ladies Advent Soup/Bread Gathering

Wednesday, December 20th, 11:30am, in the Church Library

We’ll come to the table, break bread together and reflect on this season’s memories and hopes. 

All Community Sing Hosted by Local Musicians

Sunday, December 17th, 3pm – 4:30pm in the Sanctuary 

We’ll gather to sing and to listen to the songs of this season!

Social Justice Team hosts: Gender Identity 101

Sunday, December 10th, 11:15am in the Chapel

We’ll gather with presenter Nick Ferraiolo, who will share his own transition story in the corporate world and dispel common misperceptions about gender identity.  Participants will have the opportunity to ask their questions.