From The Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

We had a successful Thanksgiving Food Pantry Distribution...and it's all because of ALL of you! 

Thank You!  It takes a lot of hands to make it work.  Thank you for donating the Thanksgiving food...we surpasssed our goal of making up 100 bags of "Thanksgiving "Fixin' " food.  Thank you for the drivers who pick up the food from Worcester County Food Bank, and the many people who come to set up the food on the Friday night before distribution.  Thank you to the folks who work on the distribution day...you bring kindess to so many who really need it. Thank you to the folks that organize the whole operation:  Dianne Mann and Betsy Wood!    Our next big day is the Dec 20th distribution.

2014 Holiday Poinsettia Project

What better way to honor a loved one and decorate our Sanctuary for the Holiday Season than purchasing a gorgeous Poinsettia !! This year we are offering 3 different colors ( red,white and pink) in two sizes  Large ($20.00) / Extra-Large ($30.00). The order needs to be submitted the week of Nov. 23 so please don't wait!)  Order HERE online.  For more information or questions, please contact Susan Crossley scrossley930@gmail.com / 508 769-4139. 

Extra! Extra!  Read All About It. Mystery Pals Sign-Ups are Starting December 7th!

What is Mystery Pals?  Mystery Pals are pairs of pals made up of one young person and one adult or teen who do not know each other's identity. This is a multi-generational community-building project that has shown great success in many other UU communities,and this year, we have decided to try it. This project is closely managed by the Religious Education Committee.  Pals who sign up to participate and are matched to each other by the committee.

What do Mystery Pals do?  Mystery Pals communicate with each other through the exchange of notes,drawn pictures, cards, riddles, puzzles, baby pictures, hints about identity, and small trinkets.   The main thing is to stay in touch and remain a mystery! All communication is managed by the RE Committee.

How do Mystery Pals keep in touch?  In January and February paper bag mailboxes with your secret #  will be in the Fellowship Hall.    Keep your number a secret!  Put notes or whatever you are giving each week in the Pal's bag. The Religious Education Committee will ensure that everyone recieves their communication weekly after the notes have been reviewed!

When do the Pals find out the identity of each other?  Identities will be revealed during our Mystery Pal Reveal Party on Feb 18th directly after the service.    FUN FUN FUN.  It's all about the connections we make in the world!!  Sign up on December 7th with Jenny Delgizzi.

RE News for November 23

Dear Families,

HosT Coffee Hour News 

The HosT coffee hour team thank all the many church teams, groups, and committees who have signed up to HosT coffee hour this year!  

We are using Volunteer Spot to make it easier for people in your group to select a healthy food option to bring to coffee hour, and to sign up for the simple duties that are involved in running coffee hour.  

HosT (Hospitality Task Force) will provide the fair trade coffee, tea, water and juice.  (HosT depends on coffee hour donations to keep supplies in stock....your donations during any coffee hour are gladly accepted!)

Would you like to be involved with the HosT Team?  Let us know!!

Lunch With The Minister - Wednesday, December 3 at noon!

We continue our monthly "Lunch with the Minister" on December 3 at Noon in the Lounge.  Everyone is invited to attend this informal time of refreshment and conversation. Participants bring a bag lunch and something to share (if desired).  We provide the coffee and the table settings.  Join us! 

Readers Unite Afternoon Book Group - 

December 3 at 1:15