Calendar
Next Issue: May 7
Deadline: 3pm May 2
Wednesday, May 1
Rummage Sale setup.
7:00pm Communications. cl5.
7:30pm Finance Cte. cl7.
7:30pm Lay Pastoral Training.
7:30pm Women's Gr. Lib.
Thursday, May 2
Rummage Sale setup.
6:45pm Nova Choir. Sanct.
7:30pm Caring for Adults. CR.
7:30pm SGM. Library.
Friday, May 3
Rummage Sale setup.
Saturday, May 4
9:00am Rummage Sale.
Sunday, May 5
8:15am Nova Choir. Sanct.
9:25am Sr. Choir. Parish Hall.
10:00am Mentor mtg. CR.
11:00am COA. Library.
12:30pm Film/Discussion. Lib.
2:30pm Parenting Kids. Lib.
4:00pm Parish Board. cl5.
4:30pm OWL. Library.
6/7pm YAC/YG. Parlor/UH/K.
Monday, May 6
6:30pm Jr; 7 Chan; 7:45Youth
7:00pm Caring Conn. cl5.
7:30pm Adult Programs. CR.
8:00pm Meditation. Library.
Tuesday, May 7
4:00pm Jobseekers. Library.
7:30pm Cte. on Min. Study.
7:30pm Fiber Arts. cl4.
7:30pm Membership. cl7.
7:30pm Partner Church. cl5.
7:30pm SGM. Library.
Wednesday, May 8
7:00pm Children's RE. cl5.
7:30pm Lay Pastoral. Study.
7:30pm SGM facilitators. Lib.
Looking Ahead
May 10: Coffeehouse
Link to church calendar |
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This Sunday
Music: May 5
Prelude: Morning Has Broken
-Trad'l. Hymn Tune arr. Cat Stevens
Mariko Findell, voice & piano
Kent Findell, voice & guitar
Offertory Quartet: My Spirit Sang All Day!
Music: Gerald Finzi (1901-1956)
Poem: Robert Bridges (1844-1930)
Shannon Rose McAuliffe, Susan Harris, Davron Monroe, Chuck Claus
9:00 Service:
Nova Choir: Worship Meditation
Music: Marguerite Shaw (contemp. UU composer)
Poem: Worship (alt.)-John Greenleaf Whittier (1807-1892)
Postlude: Dialogue from Magnificat of 1st Book of Organ Jean-François Dandrieu (1682-1738) Mary Beekman, organ
11:00 Service:
Sr. Choir: There is Sweet Music Here -with Veronica Kenney, oboist
Music: Stephen Chatman (b. 1950)
Poem: Alfred Tennyson (1809-92)
Postlude: Kyla's Boogie
-Erich and Finn Horsley, piano duo
The flowers this Sunday are given by Alfa Radford in loving memory of her son, Christian Anderson and her husband, Harry Radford.
Ushers: Members of the New Connections Ministry
Welcome & Announcements:
Jeanne Widmer & Beth Westlund |
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Save the Date!
Annual Meeting
May 19, 2013
5:00PM |
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Social Action Corner
ACTION IS OUR PRAYER |
Grow Clinic! Grow Clinic!
Our springtime focus: Vitamins! Flintstone Chewables and Polysol with Iron Liquid Vitamins. Thanks for helping the Grow Clinic children to bloom! |
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Ongoing Support Groups
Caring for Older Adults
Thursday, May 2, 7:30pm, CR
Miriam Baker and Deborah Blumberg-facilitators
Many people are juggling jobs, families and their parents' or other family members' increasing medical needs, frequent emergencies and ongoing need for care. How do we cope with the needs of our loved ones and find some balance in our own lives? What do we need to learn as we take on this task? How do we find information and community? If you find yourself in this position, you are welcome at this group for discussion and support. |
Living with Serious Illness Support Group
Thursday, May 9, 7pm, Library
Nanny Almquist and Kathy Lind-facilitators
In our ever-changing lives, we sometimes need a place to talk when we are faced with news or are coping with an ongoing medical condition for either ourselves or someone close to us. This group meets monthly to provide that safe space. If you are interested but are unable to attend, please contact Kathy Lind at klind@uubelmont.org. |
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Adult Programs Reminder
To receive a weekly reminder of the latest Adult Programs, email Lillian Anderson at landerson@uubelmont.org
Click here for the AP Spring brochure |
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Alphabet Rockers returns to Boston!
Featuring Kaitlin McGaw, a graduate of Alfa's Choir and BHS! Popular Family Event coming here from San Francisco to celebrate our Boston spirit on SATURDAY, MAY 4! Kaitlin founded this popular company which has dedicated themselves to making high-quality music and entertainment for children and families (ages 2-7). They return to Coolidge Corner Theater on May 4 at 10:30am. They will also perform at the Boston Children's Museum at 6:30pm on May 3. Bring your dancing shoes, as hit songs like "Dynamite" and "Go!" will get you dancing, groovin, and moving like you were still a kid yourself! Go to www.alphabetrockers.com for a link to their music, awards, and performances. For tickets in advance for the Saturday performance go through their website or
http://www.coolidge.org/ |
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Musica Sacra
...directed by Mary Beekman, presents a very special concert, A new birth of freedom in commemoration of the 150th anniversaries of the Emancipation Proclamation and the Gettysburg Address, on Sat, May 12, at 8pm at the 1st Church in Cambridge, 11 Garden St. This concert represents a collaboration between Musica Sacra, singing choral arrangements of songs contemporaneous to the time of the Civil War, and 1st Church's own Jacqueline Schwab, the celebrated pianist in Ken Burns' documentary The Civil War, who will perform her piano arrangements of songs from that era. Tickets are available at www.musicasacra.org or by contacting Mary Beekman. Free parking comes with ticket purchase, and Upstairs on the Square is offering a prix fixe dinner before the concert. Don't miss this exciting event! |
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The Unitarian Newsletter
Submission Guidelines
Please submit articles for the newsletter to Susan Street in the following format:
- Times New Roman font, 10 point.
- jpeg for photos
- pdf for attached documents
- sample@uubelmont.org for e-mails.
- avoid phone numbers unless their owners don't mind them being published on the FCB website. |
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First Church Office
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5 Things To Know This Week
- Rummage Sale, May 4
- "Lost Childhood" film, May 5
- Second Friday Coffeehouse, May 10
- Alliance Lobster Luncheon, May 15
- Call to the Annual Meeting on May 19
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Sunday, May 5
Inherent Nature and Transformation
Rev. David M. Bryce
9:00 & 11:00 Church Service
Childcare for infants and young children
Many modern religions call upon us to transform ourselves, to become what we are sure we could never be. Can people change? Can we become what we are not?
** Next Sunday, May 12 **
Coming of Age Ceremony
Sermons in text and audio format can be found at uubelmont.org/sermons |
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Reflections from Rev. David Bryce, Senior Minister
Some Happy News
April 23, 2013
On the Monday following a difficult week, I thought it would be good to share some happy news.
A person who is on the path to Unitarian Universalist ministry has a number of requirements to meet. These include having a congregation provide its sponsorship of their journey. As the UUA says on its web site: "The purpose of this requirement is to ensure familiarity on the part of new ministers with UU congregational life, and encourage congregations to take a responsible role in the recruitment, preparation and assessment of our future ministers."
Sponsorship only means that the congregation sees in the person the potential to be a good minister. As the UUA web site goes on to say: "At the most basic level, congregational sponsorship indicates confidence in the person's potential and suitability for UU ministry...By sponsoring someone, you are not indicating that the person is presently ready for ministry; you are saying that with further education he or she has a good chance of developing the traits necessary for successful ministry."
As you know, Sarah Gillespie has been our student minister this year. After some careful thought she made the decision to request that we, FCB, be her sponsoring congregation.
At its last meeting, the Parish Board voted to sponsor Sarah. Congratulation to Sarah and to us. (Sarah now becomes the second person that we sponsor.) |
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Music Notes from Alfa Radford
BELATED ROSES to Chuck Claus for filling in for Bruce Kozuma on Sunday, April 21, singing a lovely duet with Livia Racz.
CONGRATULATIONS to the First Church Youth Group and their advisors for thoughtful messages and music at last Sunday's Services.
CALENDAR ITEMS for CHOIR PARENTS!
May 12: Chancel Choir (Gr.5-6) sings at 9am. Arrive 8:15
May 12: Youth Choir (Gr.7-up) sings at 11am. Arrive 10:15
June 9: Multigenerational Services:
9am Jr Choir (K-Gr.4) Arrive 8:30.
11am Chancel Choir (Gr.5-6) Arr. 10:15.
DATES for FUTURE PLANNING:
November 7, 8, 9, 10 are the dates for the Youth/Children's Choirs Fall Musical! It's THE MIKADO by Gilbert & Sullivan!
Coming Soon! CHAMBER MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT:
Sunday, June 2, at 8:00pm
Save the date! On the program will be a wonderful array of music for harpsichord, flutes, voice, and bassoon. Proceeds will support the very important work of SPARK (Supporting Parents and Resilient Kids -formerly Pediatric AIDS Program) at the Boston Medical Ctr.
FROM the QUOTABLE DEPARTMENT:
Music is a moral law. It gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, a charm to sadness, and life to everything. - Plato (philospher -circa 400 B.C.E.)
Blessings, Alfa |
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Caring Connection
The Caring Connection is a group of Church members and friends who provide support to members of our community who find themselves in some difficulty and need short-term help. Please let us know if you could use some assistance, or know of someone who would benefit from our support. Contact: Laurie Graham at caring@uubelmont.org or Susan at the Church, 617.484.1054 x 201. |
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Among Us
Our love and sympathy to Smoke Twichell on the death of her husband, Dave Twichell, a long-time member of The First Church in Belmont. A memorial service will be held here. Details will follow.
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... to Betsy Broadman, Rachel Bruno and Tony Fitzpatrick who signed the Membership Book on Sunday, April 21! |
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Lay Pastoral Care Team
As members of the lay pastoral care team we are called to be present with you, members and friends, when you wish a compassionate listening ear during times of transition and stress whatever form it might take. We support those who are adjusting to change, loss, illness or death. We share in moments of celebration and happiness. We reach out to those who are unable to get out and who would like a visit. We share in situations that require a special touch of human kindness and an open ear. Please contact us if we might be of help or comfort. We count on the congregation to keep us in touch with pastoral needs of our community. - Nancy Davis, Parrish Dobson, Martha Moore, and Martha Spaulding |
A Call to the Annual Meeting
at The First Church in Belmont
Sunday, May 19, 2013, 5:00pm
Pursuant to a call by Jonathan Wolf, President of the Parish Board, you are hereby notified that the Annual Meeting of The First Church in Belmont, Unitarian Universalist will be held on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at 5:00 PM in the Parish Hall for the election of officers, status of next year's budget, committee highlights, and the transaction of such other businesses as may lawfully come before the meeting.
Hereof, fail not, and make due attendance at said meeting and time. Eva Patalas, Clerk
Only active adult members, who have had standing as such for not less than seven days prior to the meeting, may vote. No proxies will be accepted: you must attend the meeting in order to vote.
Nominations for Parish Board for the 2013-14 Church Year
Officers to be elected:
President: Jeanne Widmer
Vice President: Carolyn Howard
Treasurer: Marilyn Yee
Clerk: Anne Donohue
At-Large Trustees to be elected:
Catherine Claypoole (2013-2016)
Betsy George (2013-2016)
Jack Weis (2013-2016)
Continuing At-Large Trustees to be elected:
Leslie Kolterman (2011-2014)
Beth Westlund (2011-2014)
Martha Spaulding (2012-2014)
Doug Burden (2012-2015)
Past President:
Jonathan Wolf (2013-2014)
Nominations for the Finance Committee for 2013/2014 Church Year
Scott Johnson, chair
Martha Read - one year at-large member
Martha Gallagher - two year at-large member
Liz Keating - two year at-large member
Bob McGaw - three year at-large member
Ex-Officio Members:
Jeanne Widmer, nominee for Parish Board President
Marilyn Yee, nominee for Parish Board Treasurer
Nominations for Nominating & Recruitment Committee for 2013-14:
James Hencke, chair
Connie DiCocco
Susan Johnson
Carey Thomson
Sam James
Bev Gillette
Respectfully submitted by the Nominating Committee,
Jody Judge, chair; James Hencke, vice chair; Carolyn Howard; Susan Johnson; Karl Klasson; Connie DiCocco |
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**This Week**ALL-CHURCH RUMMAGE SALE**This Week**
Saturday, May 4th
Have you looked in your jewelry box lately? If you think you are never going to wear some pieces again, you may want to donate them to the sale. We'll take anything!
Do you drive a large van or truck? Please consider helping us distribute items after the sale to charities like Goodwill and Salvation Army (Sunday after 2:00pm).
We need salespeople, ticket takers and volunteers for the book section on the day of the Sale. Please sign up today!
Donations are accepted Sunday through Wednesday - please make sure that your gently used items don't have any stains, rips or tears. There is still time to sign up online simply click here. We need your help receiving, sorting and pricing goods Monday through Friday. Help out for at least 2 hours during the week and shop during the volunteer pre-sale on Friday evening May 3 from 6:30 to 9pm.
We are on the way to putting on another huge community event at FCB. Come and be part of it! You signed up already? Thank you for your support - we could not do this without you. You can email us with questions any time fcb404@gmail.com. |
PARENTING KIDS with CHALLENGES - Andrea Prestwich, facilitator
Sunday, May 5, 2:30-4pm, Library
Does your child have special challenges? Has he/she been diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, or sensory problems? Maybe he/she is just slightly "quirky." Please plan to attend this new First Church support group for parents and family of kids with special needs, with a focus on neurological issues. We will offer support and share experience in a non-judgmental space. Childcare available. For more information contact Andrea at andreap6@me.com |
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"LOST CHILDHOOD: GROWING UP IN AN ALCOHOLIC FAMILY"-film and discussion Sunday, May 5, 12:30-2:15pm, Library - Jeanne Widmer
A follow up gathering to the widely attended program on addictions last year. This is a film and discussion open to everyone interested in the enormous pressure on youth and adults to use drugs and alcohol, exploring all the questions surrounding these issues, whether or not it directly impacts you. A jumping off point for discussion, this half-hour, award-winning documentary shows young children of alcoholics who describe their experiences with honesty and wisdom, and then following up 17 years later with two who discuss the critical impact of the help they received in their childhood. Snacks provided. If you cannot come but are interested in seeing more programs like this, please contact Jeanne Widmer or Jeanie O'Farrell. RSVP or send any questions to Jeanne Widmer jwidmer@uubelmont.org. |
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SECOND FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE - May 10
The next Second Friday Coffeehouse is at its normally scheduled date of May 10, and is a benefit for the Judith K. Record Fund for the protection, rehabilitation, and maintenance of open space in Belmont and beyond. Performing is "Coffeehouse Rock" with COA Mentor Scott Sugarman, playing a combination of blues, classic rock, acoustic, and Irish folk songs. Opening is coffeehouse favorite Deborah Galiga. Click here to see the flyer! |
BELMONT UNITARIAN ALLIANCE
Annual Lobster Lunch - Wednesday, May 15, noon
The Belmont Unitarian Alliance closes its 2012-13 church year with our annual Lobster Roll Lunch at First Church on Wednesday, May 15, at 12:00 noon. Contact Susan Street (617.484.1054, x201) very soon to register yourself and friends for the lunch so we will have enough Lobster Rolls for everyone. (The final deadline for signing up for a Lobster Roll is Thursday, May 9.) This great once-a-year Lobster Roll Lunch will include: salad, chips, and angel-food cake with strawberries and ice cream. The price for this luncheon is $12/person. |
MOUNT AUBURN CEMETERY TOUR featuring well-known Unitarians
Thursday, May 16, 6-7:30pm, (carpools at 5:30pm in FCB lot)
Mount Auburn Cemetery is a rich National Historic Landmark offering opportunities to learn about American history, to experience the beauty of nature, poetry, architecture and other cultural pillars. Mt. Auburn Cemetery was envisioned to be a beautiful and tranquil place providing inspiration to the living and commemoration to the dead. This landscaped garden cemetery in our backyard is the resting home of many prominent New Englanders and some of our fellow Unitarians. Please register in advance and indicate if you are interested in carpooling. Donations recommended but not required ($10 to $15 per participant). Register with: Lillian Anderson, fcbadultprograms@gmail.com or Debbie Dobbins, ddobbins@uubelmont.org or Ph/Church 617.484.1054 x207. |
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