March 24 - Traffic Advisory: March for Our Lives

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The March for Our Lives will take place in the City of Boston on Saturday, March 24, 2018 beginning at 11 AM.   Traffic and parking will be impacted, and those coming into the City to attend are strongly encouraged not to drive their personal vehicles.  Information on Blue Bikes, the regional bike share system, may be found at www.thehubway.com , and information on the MBTA may be found atwww.MBTA.com.  For a faster return trip, the MBTA advises riders to purchase a round-trip rather than a one-way ticket.
 
Traffic delays are expected as vehicles will be held back at intersections to allow marchers to proceed along the route.  Participants will depart from Madison Park High School and proceed on Malcolm X Boulevard, turn right onto Tremont Street, left onto Melnea Cass Boulevard, right onto Columbus Avenue, right onto Park Plaza, left onto Charles Street South, straight onto Charles Street, and complete the march at the Boston Common.
 
“Tow Zone No Stopping Boston Police Special Event Saturday” parking restrictions will be in effect as follows:

  • Charles Street, both sides, from Boylston Street to Beacon Street
  • Beacon Street, both sides, from Park Street to Arlington Street
  • Arlington Street, both sides, from Beacon Street to Boylston Street
  • Boylston Street, both sides, from Arlington Street to Tremont Street
  • Malcolm X Boulevard, both sides, from Roxbury Street to Tremont Street.

Hospitality Leader Needed

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 Boston Temple is currently without a hospitality leader. This is an important position we are looking to be filled. Among others the responsibilities of this person is to coordinate and create teams for organizing potlucks. We already have a couple of established teams, and a list of members who are interested in joining a new team. If you are interested in this position or just want to join a potluck team, please talk to Caroline Kimetto, Barbara Lipohar Staples or Craig Kavanaugh (loveandlivetheword@gmail.com).

Church Business Meeting - November 11 at 4:30 p.m.

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The quarterly Business Meeting of the church will be held on Saturday
evening, November 11 preceded by a Vespers service at 4:30 p.m. and followed by a light meal
and a social evening. All members of the congregation are encouraged to attend. It is important
to know what is happening in our congregation and to be a part of the planning . There will be a
report from the Treasury, Ministry Reports, and discussion of how to best fulfill God’s purpose
for us here in the Fenway. If there are matters you wish to discuss, please send agenda items to
the Clerk at doreen2of7@gmail.com or the Office at info@bostontemple.org by October 28th.
Please mark your calendars and plan to attend!

English for Speakers of Other Languages - ESOL

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English for Speakers of Other Languages: Boston Temple in Partnership with Ms. Malka
Schraga is offering a course in ESOL that is running on Tuesday and Thursday evenings or on
Sunday afternoons for twelve weeks. The cost of this course is $60, or $20 per month, cost of
materials included. A free placement test is offered. If you are interested, please contact or Ms.
Schraga by email at FenwayCommunityESOL@gmail.com or by phone at 617-236- 0474.

SDA Heritage Trip October 28. 2017.

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We are planning our annual trip on October 28. 2017., to the Washington, NH, SDA Church, where the Sabbath message was first adopted by an Adventist congregation. Our sister church, Salem, will be joining us. While Boston Temple will reamian open and service will be held here, we would encourgae as many as possible to go with us to this historic loaction for a day of worship and celebration of our unique heritage. Please contact the office ( at info@bostontemple.org) , the Pastor or one of the Elders for more information of if you wish to go and need directions or a ride. 

BTYA Sabbath

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October 21 is our quarterly Boston Temple Young Adults Sabbath. The program, from Sabbath School through the Divine Hour will be presented by the Young Adults. There will be potluck after the service. 

All who wish to stay for food and fellowship are encouraged to bring a dish to share. There will be no fixed menu, but rather a genuine old-fashioned potluck. Do join us and enjoy!