Adult Christian Education
Pastoral Study Series - "Invitation to the New Testament"
An 8 week study beginning Wednesday September 21, 2005 from 6-7:30p.m. in Room 15.
This year we are using a new series put out by those who produced the popular Disciple Bible Studies. This session will last 8 weeks using the book Invitation to the New Testament by David DeSilva and Emerson Powers. The study uses a study book and some video input. It is recommended that any who are interested should commit themselves to the 8 week series. Information on the book is available at the entryway.
Our potluck means bring something or anything. A few folks bring things from home, others pick up something on the way and of course, there is always a pizza!

Lacount Bible Class
The Lacount class meets at 9:30 Sunday mornings in Lacount Chapel for good old-fashioned hymn singing and Bible study.
 

Children's Christian Education
A church school where children learn that God is love and that Jesus is a friend. Every Sunday morning during the creative music service at 9:30 a.m., for children aged 3-14.
 

Young Adult Group
Roughly in their 20s and 30s, College Ave young adults are an active bunch. From Sunday brunch to evening small groups, food drives to movie nights, social action to personal reflection, they seek to grow in faith, fellowship, and outreach, and always welcome newcomers. For more information or to hop onto our email list, contact our Young Adult Minister Trelawney Grenfell.
 

Music
Sanctuary Singers
Rehearses 9:30a.m. Sunday morning. The choir performs every Sunday morning and prepares special music for Christmas and Easter.

Upon A Rock
This home-grown folk-rock band rehearses at 7:30p.m. on Thursday evenings. The band leads a Worship Service with Creative Music every Sunday at 9:30 a.m. in Room 24 on the 2nd floor (September-June), plus occasional performances at the 10:45 service. New members are always welcome! Contact Trelawney Grenfell for more information.

Handbell Choir
Rehearses seasonally as participation permits and provides special music at the 10:45a.m. service throughout the year.
 

Outreach
We run a food and diaper shelter open to the needy.
 

Sponsorship
We also serve the community by offering our building to a number of service-related communities and organizations, including:

Somerville Homeless Coalition

Twelve-Step Groups
A variety of support groups meet on weekday evenings, including Alcoholics Anonymous, Al-Anon, Overeaters Anonymous, CODA, and others. Contact the church office for meeting times for specific groups.

Somerville Committee for a Response to AIDS
The Committee for a Response to AIDS (CRA) was founded by church member Bob Publicover to find concrete ways to assist persons living with AIDS to live a full life. Programs include the Thursday night free AIDS dinner, a food bank, the annual Walk Down Broadway, and more. Contact the church office or the Somerville News (666-4010) for more details.

Living Wage Commission
The Somerville Living Wage Commission is working to pass legislation in Somerville that would mandate that all city employees, and employees of city contractors, receive a "living wage," that is, a wage above the poverty line. A similar initiative passed in Boston last year.

Boy Scout Troop 3
One of the oldest troops in the nation, Boy Scout Troop 3 meets Thursday nights during the school year.

Girl Scout Troop
Meets Friday afternoons after school during the school year.