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 Upcoming Worship Services!
Sunday, November 20, 9 & 11 a.m.
Multigenerational Service "Setting the Table" Rev. Roberta and Director of Religious Education Martha Dallas will co-lead this service. We will literally set a table in the sanctuary with beloved table cloths, dishes, and other objects from your homes. Don't forget to bring your JUMP Bags! And if you are able, please come early and offer to help carry JUMP bags in for people who are unable to do so.
Wednesday, November 23, Music Meditation 5 p.m., Service 5:30 - 6 p.m.
Today's service will be led by Dian Mueller and the theme is "Giving Thanks" -- a thoughtful beginning to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. See you there!
Sunday, November 27, 9 & 11 a.m.
"Equal Marriage - the Right to Marry Whom You Love" Charlie Clements will explore why some rights are protected by the Constitution and others like 'equal' or same-gender marriage are subjected to plebiscite. He will explore 'equal marriage' in the context of other rights such as to serve in the military, visit your loved one in an ICU, or inherit property from your partner for life. Though same-gender couple may marry in Vermont today, there are still 44 other states in which this right is not recognized.
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 The Annual Holiday Bazaar is on Saturday December 3 from 9 am - 2 pm. We'll have many of the "old" traditions such as fragrant greens, a delicious luncheon, attic treasures, books and toys from the sixth graders. "New" this year will be a hospitality room downstairs, so you can buy your holiday treats and sit down with a cup of tea to enjoy them. It will give you a boost of energy to shop more! We look forward to seeing you there. Interested in helping? Contact Carol at carolczina@burlingtontelecom.net or 864-0242.
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Social Action Forum
Do you know that one in five Vermont children experiences hunger or food hardship?
Vermont is ranked in the top 10 hungriest states in the nation--with 88,000 food insecure Vermonters, 25,400 of which are children. Come find out what is being done to help feed children and how you can help. Presented by Kayla Timmons, Development Associate for Hunger Free Vermont.
Sunday, November 20, at 12:30 in the Susan B. Anthony Room |
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Sorry for any inconvenience, but the Self Reliance workshop on Dec. 6, gift making, is cancelled.
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Holiday Grief Support Group
Linda Ayer and Daniel Wilds of the Care Network Ministry will facilitate a bereavement support group on Monday evenings, December 5th, 12th and 19th from 7:00-8:30PM. For those who have experienced the loss of a loved one, this group will offer an opportunity to tell stories, share memories and find companions on the journey to healing.
Please email carenetwork@uusociety.org or contact Daniel by phone at 802-338-1252 if you would like to attend.
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Welcoming a Guest at Your Table Each year at this time, friends and families in our congregation participate in Guest at Your Table - a UU tradition for decades. By bringing home a beautiful Guest at Your Table box and a Stories of Hope booklet, families and individuals learn about how the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee puts our shared values into action in the United States and around the world. Through a potent combination of advocacy, education, and partnerships with grassroots human-rights leaders, UUSC promotes economic rights, advances environmental justice, defends civil liberties, and preserves the rights of people in times of humanitarian crisis.
Through the Stories of Hope booklet, we connect with people throughout the world who have shared their personal struggles and are working hard for human rights in partnership with UUSC. In each household, the Guest at Your Table box is placed in a prominent spot, often at the family dinner table. When family and friends gather to enjoy their blessings, they can reflect on the contributions of their "guests" to the movement for universal human rights - and share generously. Each week, we can choose a different story to read, bringing our guests to life and helping celebrate our own rights.
Sharing our blessings through Guest at Your Table ensures that UUSC's human-rights work continues. Please consider making a contribution that meets membership levels. Since UUSC is an independent organization that receives no funding from government or the UUA, your support and membership are vitally important.
If you would prefer not to bring home a box, you can take a donation envelope or support UUSC directly online at www.uusc.org/givetoguest. We will open our Guest at Your Table program with an intergenerational worship celebration this Sunday, November 20th, at 9:00 and 11:00 AM. |
 Religious Education News! UUs and children with special needs & challenges Embracing the Spirit of the Child is a wonderful website by Sally Patton, a leader in this field. I like the blog and there are also other resources for UU families and communities. - Martha Dallas
CHILDREN'S CHOIR 11/20 I apoligize for the last minute change of plans, but the children will be singing at the second service this Sunday NOT the first. Please meet me in the parlor at 10:30 for a warm-up! Please call me with any questions (802) 999-1214. Thanks, Emily Willette, Children's Choir Director
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Winter Solstice Celebration 
Have you considered incorporating an earth centered celebration into your winter holidays? Celebrate the turning of the earth and moving from dark to light at a special new event. On Wednesday, Dec 21. from 5:30-6:30, in our sanctuary, Bridget Meyer will lead a Winter Solstice service to honor the longest night of the year. If you'd like to participate please get in touch with Bridget by calling 879-5409 or email bmeyer1038@aol.com. Look forward to a short solstice play for children (10 child actors needed!), seasonal readings and music!
Have you written something appropriate to the season? Do you have a favorite winter or dark to light poem or reading you'd like to share? Don't be shy. It's going to be fun! |
Office Hours!
We will be open Monday & Tuesday, November 21st & 22nd from 9 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. If you come during these hours and the door is locked, please ring the doorbell!
We will be closed Wednesday & Thursday, November 23rd & 24th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. |
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Lasagna Supper
Tie a string around your finger, ink it into your date book, or enter it into your Blackberry, but however you do it, make a note of the First Night Lasagna Dinner and plan to volunteer to help. This supper has been a primary source for funds for the Social Action Committee for several years . We need people to make lasagnas, to serve hungry families who come from First night activities, and to clean up afterwards. Watch for sign-up sheets on the Social Action bulletin board and plan to help. It's actually a lot of fun!
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LAST DAY OF THE SILENT AUCTION THIS SUNDAY!!!!
Bid, bid bid on all the amazing services and dining opportunities. The auction ends at 1:00pm in the parlors this Sunday 11/20, so bid in person or ask a proxy.
Pottery, autographed books from local authors, kayaking, accordion lessons, landscape consultations, pies, gourmet sauces, bracelet making, cookie baking, llama walking, chiropractic and dental work, dance lessons, paintings, sailing, massage, group hikes and dining galore-- those are just some of the items you can win-- for yourself or a loved one. Come BID, help us raise funds and FUN!
If you need a proxy, call Carolyn at 652-4609 or Kristin at 324-4566
Click here to get your own copy of the Silent Auction Catalog! |
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Enews Blast Now Available on the Website!
The latest issue of the Enews Blast and the Newsletter are available on the homepage of our website. Older issues are available on the Newsletter & Enews Blast Archive Page. www.uusociety.org |
 COTS PHONATHON CORRECTION
THURSDAY DEC. 1 Volunteers will be making calls for the annual COTS Phonathon on Dec. 1, Interfaith Night. We only call previous contributors from 5:30-9:00 PM. and there are other tasks for those preferring not to make calls. The venue has changed to COTS new offices on North Ave. and they have more phone lines so need for more volunteers. To volunteer please email Bruce Brown at bruce.brown22@gmail.com or leave a message at 760-9427. |
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Yuuth Group Updates! 
November 20th
**Weird timing!**
11:00 - 2:00 pm Focus: Giving Tree Ornaments, JUMP Thanksgiving and PIZZA!
We'll work on GT ornaments and brainstorm what you want to do at the overnight (see below!) until noonish and then help out with JUMP Thanksgiving. For that we'll be sorting, counting, and organizing all the donations given by our congregation, then rounding off the early afternoon with pizza!!!! A big THANK YOU to Griffin Vanorder, Dan Hellen,Gwen Sands and Aaron Schoslsberg for taking RE pictures last Sunday and another THANK YOU to Aaron for collecting and developing them!
November 27th **Vacation Sunday** 9:00 - 10:00 am OR 11:00 - 12:00 pm Since many of us will be with family, vacationing, or unable to attend the Sunday after Thanksgiving we will not be having a normal meeting. HOWEVER, if you are around Martha would LOVE to have some help with playing games, coloring, etc. with some of the younger kids downstairs. If you are interested in helping out, please let Martha know!!! (martha@uusociety.org). December 3rd - 4th **OVERNIGHT!!!!!!!!** 6:00 pm Saturday - noon Sunday Focus: fun, Fun, FUN!!!!!! Our first Overnight of the year!! There will be fun, games, making our own dinner (nice suggestion!), more fun, maybe some sleep, and then walking to breakfast somewhere close. We also decided at last week's meeting to put up the Giving Tree so it's ready for service on the 4th. I will have permission slips for you at this Sunday (Nov. 20th). |
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Movie Night Hosted By Interweave Monday the 21st of November!
Come join Interweave, the GLTBQA social group, for a showing of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 on Monday the 21st starting at 6:15 pm till 8 pm at the Meeting House. Interweave is open to anyone who would like to come and this event is family friendly. Snacks will be provided however contributions and donations are always welcomed.
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Volunteer Opportunities!!!
We need people who can carry bags! Is that you? Many of our members, for whatever reason, are unable to carry those very heavy JUMP Bags from their car into the Sanctuary. It would be wonderful if several people could hang out in the parking lot on Sunday morning before the service(s) to offer a helping hand.
If you would like to help, there is no one to call, no forms to complete, no scheduling to work out, just show up 10 - 15 minutes earlier than usual on Sunday morning. Once you're here, just stand in the parking lot and offer help when needed!
Thank you! |
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Please Take Note!!!
Next week's Enews Blast will be sent on Tuesday, November 22nd. If you have items for the Enews Blast, please send them to enewsblast@uusociety.org no later than Noon on November 22nd. |
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Facilities Manager We are a liberal religious organization looking for someone to care for our historic Meeting House and surrounding buildings. This is a full time position that requires someone who is skilled in building maintenance, can supervise staff and is dedicated to energy efficiency and using green products. Knowledge of IT management is a plus! For a complete job description please go to our website www.uusociety.org. Please send your resume and letter of interest to career@uusociety.org |
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