May 8, 2008
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Religion
The Memorial Church
Harvard Yard (617) 495-5508
http://www.memorialchurch.harvard.edu
Handicapped accessible
Sunday Services
During the academic year, Sunday services are broadcast on Harvard's radio station, WHRB 95.3 FM. For those outside the Cambridge area, WHRB provides live Internet streaming from its Web site at http://www.whrb.org. Services take place at 11 a.m.
May 11 - The Rev. Javier Viera, minister for outreach and development, Christ Church, New York, New York
May 18 - The Rev. Preston B. Hannibal, Canon in the Episcopal Diocese of Washington, Mount St. Alban, Washington, D.C.
Morning Prayers
A service of Morning Prayers has been held daily at Harvard since its founding in 1636, and continues to be held in Appleton Chapel from 8:45-9 a.m., Mon.-Sat. A brief address is given by members and friends of the University, with music provided by the Morning Choir, a select group of singers from the University Choir. This service, designed to enable students and faculty to attend 9 a.m. classes, is open to all.
Thu., May 8 - Armen Isahag Yerevanian '08, Harvard College
Fri., May 9 - Brian Mezey Kaufman '10, Harvard College
Sat., May 10 - Dean Miller, Nieman Fellow in journalism, Harvard University
Mon., May 12 - Anne Kelley Porter, Ph.D. candidate in history, resident tutor in Leverett House
Tue., May 13 - Sean Palfrey, pediatrician, Boston Medical Center, co-Master of Adams House
Wed., May 14 - Gail Gilmore, assistant director, Office of Career Services
Thu., May 15 - Elizabeth Alexander, poet and fellow, Radcliffe Institute
Fri., May 16 - Corina Martinez, architect, Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott, Boston
Sat., May 17 - Anna S. Kreisle, M.Div. '09, seminarian in the Memorial Church
Mon., May 19 - Stephen Marc Amrock '08, Harvard College
Tue., May 20 - Persis McClennen, attorney
Wed., May 21 - Jose Guadalupe Olivarez '10, Harvard College
Thu., May 22 - The Rev. Jonathan C. Page, Epps Fellow in the Memorial Church
Sunday Night Worship
Student services are back; the Memorial church will hold a student-focused worship service every Sunday night at 9 p.m. Students are encouraged to come dressed as they are. Music will be lively and sermons will focus on student life and student issues. Food will be available after the service. Bring friends.
Undergraduate Fellowship
Weekly trips into Boston for tours of Boston's historic churches and other religious sites. Meet at 11 a.m. on Saturday mornings on the steps of the Memorial Church. jonathan_page@harvard.edu.
Saturdays at 11 a.m.
Undergraduate Bible Study
Come with questions about the Bible and a willingness to learn more. Meet in the Buttrick Room and bring a Bible. jonathan_page@harvard.edu.
Sundays at 8 p.m.
Berkland Baptist Church
99 Brattle St., Harvard Sq.
(617) 828-2262, dancho@post.harvard.edu
Sunday School: Sun., 12:15 p.m.
Worship Service: Sun., 1 p.m.
Berkland Baptist Church is a community of faith, primarily comprised of young Asian American students and professionals.
Cambridge Forum
The First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist, 3 Church St., (617) 495-2727, http://www.cambridgeforum.org.
Christian Science Organization meets in the Phillips Brooks House every Tue. at 7 p.m. for religious readings and testimonies. (617) 876-7843.
The Church at the Gate
Sunday services: 4 p.m.
http://www.thechurchattthegate.com
The Church at the Gate will see people of all nations transformed by faith in Jesus Christ as we love and serve God and people in the strategic context of the city and the university.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
2 Longfellow Park (located at about 100 Brattle St.)
Sunday Worship Services: 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m., 3:50 p.m.
All are welcome. The congregations that meet at these times are composed of young, single students and professionals. For information on family congregation meeting places and times, or for information on other classes and events, e-mail ldsbostoninstitute@yahoo.com.
Congregation Ruach Israel
A Messianic Jewish Synagogue
754 Greendale Ave., Needham, MA
Shabbat services, Saturday morning at 10 a.m.
Call (781) 449-6264 or visit http://www.ruachisrael.org for more information. Rides from Harvard Square available upon request.
Divinity School Chapel
45 Francis Ave. (617) 495-5778
Community Worship: Wed., 12:15 p.m.
Community Eucharist: Fri., 8:30-9 a.m.
Dzogchen Center Cambridge meets every Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. for Tibetan Buddhist Dzogchen practice at Cambridge Friends Meeting House, Longfellow Park, off Brattle St. (718) 665-6325, http://www.dzogchen.org/cambridge.
Episcopal Divinity School
"Introductory Meditation Classes: Finding Peace in a Busy World." Introduction to basic Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Each class includes a brief talk, guided meditation, and time for questions. Taught by Gen Kelsang Choma, American Kadampa Buddhist nun, resident teacher of Serlingpa Meditation Center. Burnham Chapel, Episcopal Divinity School, 99 Brattle St., 10:30 a.m.-noon. $10 suggested donation. epc@serlingpa.org, http://www.MeditationinBoston.org.
First Baptist Church in Newton
848 Beacon St.
Newton Centre, MA 02459
(617) 244-2997
Sunday worship at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School at 9:30 a.m.
Corner of Beacon and Centre streets, accessible via MBTA's D Line, two blocks from the Newton Centre stop.
First Reformed Presbyterian Church of Cambridge (RPCNA)
53 Antrim St.
Cambridge, MA 02139
(617) 864-3185
http://www.reformedprescambridge.com
Sunday worship at 11 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Christian counseling available by appointment.
First United Presbyterian Church (PCUSA)
1418 Cambridge St.
Inman Square
(617) 354-3151
Sunday Worship at 10 a.m.
Weekly small group for young adults; pallikk@fas.harvard.edu.
Fo Guang San 'V International Buddhist Progress Society holds a traditional service every Sunday at 10 a.m. with a free vegetarian lunch. 950 Massachusetts Ave. Open Mon.-Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. for meditation. (617) 547-6670.
Grace Street Church (Cambridge Foursquare Church) holds a Sunday evening service at 7 p.m. Washburn Hall, Episcopal Divinity School, 99 Brattle St. (617) 233-9671, http://gracestreet.org.
Harvard Buddhist Community Chaplain Lama Migmar offers teachings and meditation sessions at the Sakya Institute for Buddhist Studies, 59 Church St., Unit 3, Harvard Square. (617) 256-3904, http://www.sakya.net.
Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m., "Teaching and meditation session: 'Abhidharmakosa' by Vasubandhu"
Fridays, 7:30-9 p.m., "Tasting the Mystical Experiences of the Yogis of Tibet"
Sundays, 10 a.m.-noon, "Open house and introduction to Buddhism"
Harvard Unitarian Universalist Ministry for Students
Weekly worship: Fridays at 12:15 p.m.
The first Friday of the month meet in Emerson Chapel, Divinity Hall. The remaining Fridays meet in Andover Chapel, Andover Hall. All are welcome. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/huums/.
Hope Fellowship Church holds worship service Sundays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m.,16 Beech St. (617) 868-3261, http://www.hopefellowshipchurch.org.
Old South Church, United Church of Christ, Congregational
Copley Square, (617) 425-5145, helen@oldsouth.org
Sundays: 9 a.m. early service; 11 a.m. sanctuary service with organ and choir
Thursdays: Jazz worship service at 6 p.m.
Unity Center Cambridge
Sunday services: 11 a.m. (meditation at 10:30 a.m.)
Morse School Theater, 40 Granite St., Cambridgeport (accessible by red line, green line and buses), http://www.unitycambridge.org
Unity Center Cambridge is a new spiritual community that emphasizes practical teachings and integrates wisdom across a range of spiritual traditions. All are welcome.
Unity Church of God
6 William St., Somerville, 3 blocks up College Ave. from Davis Sq., (617) 623-1212, http://www.unitychurchofgod.org
Sunday services: 11 a.m.
Monday: Prayer group at 7 p.m.
Tuesday: Support group at 7 p.m.
Alternate Fridays: Movie viewings at 7 p.m.
Vineyard Christian Fellowship of Cambridge holds service Sundays at 170 Rindge Ave. in North Cambridge, walking distance from Davis and Porter Squares. Service times are 9 a.m. - with corresponding kids church - and 11 a.m. shuttle service currently picks up students at 8:25 a.m. for the 9 a.m. service, and 10.25 a.m. for the 11 a.m. service, at Harvard Square (in front of the Holyoke Center, at 1250 Mass. Ave., next to the cab stand). Senior pastor, Dave Schmelzer. (617) 252-0005, http://www.cambridgevineyard.org.
WomenChurch, an imaginative community for women, meets the first Thursday of each month at 7 p.m. in Andover Chapel at HDS on Francis Ave. All women are welcome. E-mail mfurness@hds.harvard.edu for information.
United Ministry
The following churches and organizations are affiliated with the United Ministry and offer worship and social services. Call for details.
Anglican/Episcopal Chaplaincy at Harvard
2 Garden St. (617) 495-4340 episcopal_chaplaincy@harvard.edu
Eucharist Sundays at 5 p.m. at the Christ Church Chapel (behind the church at Zero Garden St.), followed by fellowship supper at 6 p.m. in the Chaplaincy Common Room. Episcopal Students at Harvard: http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~esh/ for an updated list of student activities and events. A ministry of the Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts and the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Christ the King Presbyterian Church
99 Prospect St.
Cambridge, Mass.
Sundays: Services in English at 10:30 a.m. and in Brazilian Portuguese at 6 p.m.
(617) 354-8341, office@ctkcambridge.org, http://www.ctkcambridge.org
Harvard Baha'i Student Association
All events are open to the public.
Please write to bahai@hcs.harvard.edu for more information, or subscribe to our announcement list at http://lists.hcs.harvard.edu/mailman/listinfo/bahai-list.
Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church
1555 Massachusetts Ave.
Cambridge, Mass.
(617) 354-0837
http://www.harvard-epworth.org
Communion service: 9 a.m.
Christian education hour for all ages: 10 a.m.
Worship service: 11 a.m.
Harvard Hindu Fellowship Meditation Group is led by Swami Tyagananda, Harvard Hindu chaplain from the Ramakrishna Vedanta Society. Meets Mondays, 7-8 p.m., in the Mather House Tranquility Room. Swami_tyagananda@harvard.edu.
Harvard Islamic Society
Harvard Islamic Society Office. (617) 496-8084
http://www.digitas.harvard.edu/~his
Five daily prayers held in the basement of Canaday E.
Friday prayers held in Lowell Lecture Hall at 1:15 p.m.
Harvard Korean Mission meets on Fridays for Bible Study Group at 7 p.m., and on Sundays for ecumenical worship at 2 p.m. in the Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, 1555 Massachusetts Ave. (617) 441-5211, rkahng@hds.harvard.edu.
H-R Asian Baptist Student Koinonia
Friday Night Bible study: Boylston Hall 105, 7 p.m., every Friday. Join us as we continue our study of the Gospel of Matthew this year.
Frosh Mid-Week at Loker 031, 7:30-8:30 p.m., every Wednesday, Freshmen only. iskandar@fas.harvard.edu, http://www.hcs.harvard.edu/~absk.
H-R Catholic Student Center
Saint Paul Church, 29 Mt. Auburn St.
Student Mass: Sun., 5 p.m., Lower Church.
Harvard Hillel
52 Mt. Auburn St. (617) 495-4696
Reform Minyan: Fri., 5:30 p.m.
Orthodox Minyan: daily, 7:30 a.m. and 15 minutes before sundown; Sat., 9 a.m. and 1 hour before sundown
Conservative Minyan: Mon. and Thu., 8:45 a.m.; Fri., 5:45 p.m.; Sat., 9:30 a.m., 1:45 p.m., and 45 minutes after sundown.
Worship and Study Minyan (Conservative): Sat., 9:30 a.m.
H-R Humanist Chaplaincy
Monthly Meeting: One Sunday of every month, Hall A, Science Center, 1 Oxford St., 2 p.m. (617) 495-5529.
Cambridge Friends Meeting meets for worship Sundays at 10:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Wednesdays at 8:30 a.m., 5 Longfellow Park, off Brattle St. (617) 876-6883.
Cambridgeport Baptist Church (corner of Magazine St. and Putnam Ave., 10-minute walk from Central Square T stop)
Sunday morning worship service at 10 a.m. Home fellowships meet throughout the week. (617) 576-6779, http://www.cambridgeportbaptist.org.
First Church in Cambridge (United Church of Christ) holds a traditional worship service Sundays at 11 a.m. and an alternative jazz service Sunday afternoons at 5:30 p.m. Located at 11 Garden St. (617) 547-2724.
Lutheran - University Lutheran Church, 66 Winthrop St., at the corner of Dunster and Winthrop streets, holds Sunday worship at 10 a.m. through Labor Day weekend and 9 and 11 a.m. Sept. 10-May, with child care provided. UniLu Shelter: (617) 547-2841. Church and Student Center: (617) 876-3256, http://www.unilu.org.
Old Cambridge Baptist Church, 1151 Mass. Ave. and 400 Harvard St. (behind the Barker Center and the Inn at Harvard), holds Sunday morning worship at 10:30 a.m. Please join this inclusive, progressive congregation in the American Baptist tradition. http://www.oldcambridgebaptist.org, (617) 864-8068.
Swedenborg Chapel: Church of the New Jerusalem
(617) 864-4552, http://swedenborgchapel.org/
Located at the corner of Quincy St. and Kirkland St.
Bible Study, Sundays at 10 a.m.
Services, Sundays at 11 a.m.
Community Dinner, Thursdays at 6 p.m.
Swedenborg Reading Group, Thursdays at 7 p.m.
Cambridgeport Baptist Church, (617) 576-6779
Christ Church, (617) 876-0200
Episcopal Chaplaincy, (617) 495-4340
First Parish in Cambridge, Unitarian Universalist, (617) 495-2727
Harvard-Epworth United Methodist Church, (617) 354-0837
Old Cambridge Baptist Church, (617) 864-8068
St. Paul Church, (617) 491-8400
Swedenborg Chapel, (617) 864-4552
The Memorial Church, (617) 495-5508
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