In today’s challenging world, is it naive to be an optimist? With constant negative news, is it possible to avoid cynicism? A new book group, Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, invites participants to explore these questions through a discussion of the best-selling book of the same title. Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki argues that cynicism is not … [Read more...] about Book group explores hope over cynicism
Centre Congregational Church
December happenings at Centre Congregational Church
All are welcome to our special events during the Christmas season at Centre Church, located at 5 Summer St. in Lynnfield. Dec. 12 – Blue Christmas in the chapel – 7 p.m. Dec. 22 – Christmas concert in the sanctuary – 6:30 p.m. Dec. 24 – Candlelight service in the sanctuary – 5 p.m. Dec. 24 – 2nd Candlelight service in the chapel – 1 p.m. We at Centre … [Read more...] about December happenings at Centre Congregational Church
Historical Society to talk Salem witch trials and the law
“The Salem Witch Trials and 17th Century Law” will be the subject at the 7 p.m. meeting of the Lynnfield Historical Society on Tuesday, Nov. 19 at the Centre Congregational Church in Lynnfield. Rachel Christ-Doane, Director of Education at the Salem Witch Museum, will be the guest speaker. She will describe the legal and political backdrop against which the Salem witch trials … [Read more...] about Historical Society to talk Salem witch trials and the law
La Colaborativa executive director to speak at Centre Church
Centre Congregational Church at 5 Summer St. invites the community to join us on Sunday, June 9 at 10 a.m. as we welcome our guest speaker, Gladys Vega, executive director of La Colaborativa in Chelsea. Centre Church has partnered with this organization, and this year, with the support of local individuals and organizations, we were able to donate 200 Mother’s Day goody bags … [Read more...] about La Colaborativa executive director to speak at Centre Church
Centre Congregational Church to hold flea market
Centre Congregational Church at 5 Summer St. will hold a flea market on Saturday, May 18 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the church lawn. There will be lots of wonderful treasures! In case of rain, the flea market will be held in the church basement. Parking is available in the parking lot behind the church. … [Read more...] about Centre Congregational Church to hold flea market