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May 2019
Faith and Film at Sanctuary UCC
Sanctuary United Church of Christ presents its monthly Faith and Film program. Bring your own beer, wine or soda and experience the places where pop culture meets faith. Attendees watch a current film, followed by a discussion about themes of morality, faith, and humanity led by local theologians and community leaders. This month's film tells the courageous story of the son of a Baptist pastor in a small American town who must overcome the fallout of being outed to his parents.…
Find out more »June 2019
Film and Discussion: The Testament
Temple Shalom invites the community to attend its Cantor’s Adult Education Class, which will feature a screening and discussion of the film "The Testament." The film is a mystery, a history, and a Greek tragedy all rolled into one. Released in 2018, "The Testament" is 88 minutes long and is in Hebrew, English and German (with subtitles).
Find out more »Tufts Summer Movie: Dumbo
Tufts University Community Relations invites you to a free showing of the 2019 live action version of "Dumbo." The movie originally was scheduled to be held outdoors, but due to expected rain, it will be held at the ASEAN Auditorium inside the Cabot Center at 170 Packard Ave. Doors open at 7:30, and the movie will start at 8:25 p.m. Running time is 1 hour, 52 minutes. The capacity of the auditorium is 270. Seats will be offered on a…
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: Zootopia
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. The first movie being presented is "Zootopia," at the Condon Music Shell Park. Other movies in the series are "The Sandlot" on Friday, July 19, at Tufts Park, and "Muppet Treasure Island" on Friday, August 23 at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass is not required to attend the August 23 movie. All movies will begin…
Find out more »July 2019
Outdoor Movie: The Sandlot
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, the Medford Chamber of Commerce and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. Tonight's movie, the second in the series, is "The Sandlot," at Tufts Park in South Medford. The final movie in the series will be "Muppet Treasure Island" on Friday, August 23 at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass will not be required to attend. All movies will begin at sundown. Lawn…
Find out more »August 2019
Community Cinema: To Sir, With Love
Community Baptist Church invites you to celebrate "Summer in the Sixties" with a screening of the 1967 British drama film "To Sir, With Love." Starring Sidney Poitier, the film deals with social and racial issues in an inner city school. It also features Christian Roberts, Judy Geeson, Suzy Kendall and the singer Lulu, making her film debut. The film's title song. sung by Lulu, reached number one on the U.S. pop charts for five weeks in the fall of 1967 and was Billboard magazine's No. 1 pop single for that year. Ice cream sundaes…
Find out more »Outdoor Movie: Muppet Treasure Island
Mayor Stephanie M. Burke, the Medford Chamber of Commerce and the Medford Recreation Department invite all ages to attend a series of free outdoor movies throughout Medford this summer. Tonight's movie, the last in the series, is "Muppet Treasure Island" at Wright's Pond. A Wright's Pond pass will not be required to attend. Lawn games, music, and free popcorn will be available one hour before the start of the movie. All attendees are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs,…
Find out more »September 2019
Faith and Film at Sanctuary UCC
Sanctuary United Church of Christ resumes its monthly Faith and Film program, with the fall series "Mortality at the Movies" exploring the value of life through the vantage point of death. Attendees watch a current film, followed by a discussion about themes of morality, faith, and humanity led by local theologians and community leaders. In this month's film, in the midst of a marital crisis, a High Court judge must decide if she should order a life-saving blood transfusion for a teen…
Find out more »Community Cinema: Disturbing the Peace
In honor of International Day of Peace, Community Baptist Church invites you to a screening of the 2016 film "Disturbing the Peace." In the film, a group of former soldiers, who fought for opposite sides in the Middle East, embark on a transformational journey from combatants to non-violent peace activists. Supper and sharing will follow the film, which lasts 1 hour, 27 minutes. The film is part of the Community Cinema series that Community Baptist Church launched in December 2018 with…
Find out more »October 2019
Faith and Film at Sanctuary UCC
Sanctuary United Church of Christ continues its monthly Faith and Film program, with the fall series "Mortality at the Movies" -- contemporary films that explore the value of life through the vantage point of death. Thought-provoking and often funny, these films remind us that while dying is a part of life, it need not keep us from living well. Attendees watch a current film, followed by a discussion about themes of morality, faith, and humanity led by local theologians and community leaders.…
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