OpenSpirit pilgrims and friends …
Our OpenSpirit community will mark Memorial Day in shared fellowship with our brothers and sisters on the streets in Framingham, in a special gathering of remembrance and hope. Please note the different time and location – 5pm, downtown Framingham Common on Park Street – only for this week’s gathering. Willie’s press release, below, should tell you everything you need to know!
We will return to the Performing Arts Center the following Sunday evening, May 31st at our usual time, 7pm, for a spirit-filled celebration of Pentecost, with special musical guests!
Press Release
What: A Service of Remembrance and Hope for People Who’ve Died on the Street
Where: Town Common, Downtown Framingham (Route 126 at Park Street, across from the Salvation Army)
When: Sunday, May 24, 2009
Time: 5:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Sponsored by: OpenSpirit Community, SackCloth Ministries and Framingham Street Ministries
Contact: Willie Sordillo 508-628-9294
This Memorial Day weekend, in addition to honoring those who’ve given their lives in defense of the nation through military service, a collaboration of OpenSpirit creative worship community, SackCloth Ministries and Framingham Street Ministries will offer a Service of Remembrance and Hope for People Who’ve Died on the Street in Downtown Framingham.
The service will honor those who’ve died while living on the street and offer hope to those who continue to live without permanent shelter. The service will take place on Sunday, May 24 beginning at 5:00 PM on the Downtown Framingham Common (Route 126 at Park Street.)
The service will be led by the Revs. Debbie Clark (OpenSpirit and Edwards Church, UCC), Andrea Castner Wyatt (OpenSpirit and Aseracare Hospice), Jim Bachman (Framingham Street Ministries), Louis Miller (SackCloth Ministries), and Faith Tolson (Greater Framingham Community Church) with participation from other local clergy.
Music will be contributed by Willie Sordillo, Erin Craig, Lynne Miller and others. The service will offer a remembrance for those who we’ve lost, a blessing for those in attendance and those who live on the streets, and a gift of the bread of life.
All are welcome and there is no charge.
For more information, please contact Willie Sordillo at 508/628-9294 or wsax@rcn.com.