Calendar
Next Issue: May 13, 2014
Deadline: 3pm May 8
Wednesday, May 7
7:00pm Communications. cl5.
7:30pm Women's Gr. Library.
Thursday, May 8
6:30pm Nominating Cte. CR.
6:45pm Nova Choir. Sanct.
7:00pm Living w/Illness. Lib.
7:30pm BuyBackGunCte. cl5.
7:30pm YouthBuild. PH.
Friday, May 9
11:00am A. Sifneos Memorial
Service & reception.
4:00pm SGM. Library.
7:30pm Coffeehouse. PH.
7:30pm Youth Group overnight.
Saturday, May 10
9:30am New UU. cl5.
4:00pm COA reh. Sanct.
6:00pm COA&Parents Potluck.
Sunday, May 11
8:15am Nova Choir. Sanct.
9:25am Sr. Choir. Parish Hall.
2:30pm Parenting Kids. Lib.
4:00pm Men's Group. Parlor.
4:30pm OWL. Library.
6/7pm YAC/YG. Parlor/UH.
Monday, May 12
9:30am Jobseekers. Library.
6:30pm Jr; 7 Chan; 7:45 Youth.
7:15pm Parish Board. Library.
8:00pm Meditation. cl5.
Wednesday, May 14
12:00pm UnitBelAlliance. UH.
7:00pm Children's RE. cl5.
7:30pm SGM. Library.
7:45pm Member Database. cl7.
Looking Ahead
May 16: Women's Potluck
May 18: Annual Meeting
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This Sunday
Music: May 11, 2014
This Sunday - Coming of Age Ceremonies
Music: May 11, 2014
Offertory Solo: Keep Holding On -Avril Lavigne
Ayla Lopez Casanova
9:00 Prelude: Enigma Variations -Edward Elgar (1857-1887)
Alfa Joy Radford, organ
9:00 Chancel Choir: Alleluia Round -Wm. Boyce (18th c.)
11:00 Prelude: Sr. Choir:
The 23rd Psalm
-Jean Berger (1909-2002)
11:00 Youth Choir: Tsho Tsholoza -So. African folksong
Where Do We Come From? -Brian Tate (contemp. UU) with Matthew Terry, djembe (African drum)
COA Song: Count on Me
-Bruno Mars (contemp.)
The flowers this Sunday are given by Anne Selman in loving memory and celebration of her mother, Jean Strickland Savage, and her sister, Susan Pearce, and in grateful celebration of mothers everywhere, and of all the myriad caretakers and nurturers, male and female, old and young, kin and friend, who make up the global village raising each generation!
Ushers: Members of the New Connections Ministry
Welcome & Announcements:
Carolyn Howard and Marilyn Yee
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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. You may fill out a Caring Connection card, available in the hymnal holders and drop it in the collection basket, or contact Laurie Graham at caring@uubelmont.org or Susan at the Church, 617.484.1054 x201.
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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. - Janet Amphlett, Devon Beckett, Nancy Davis, Steve Saar, and Martha Spaulding
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Social Action Corner
ACTION IS OUR PRAYER
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Grow Clinic! Grow Clinic!
Can it be that we're already speeding toward the end of our church year? That also means that our GROW CLINIC families will be losing one of their supports (us!) to help feed their infants and toddlers over the long summer months. Join in to help STOCK THE SHELVES FOR SUMMER. Thanks!!! FOOD: ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MEDICINES |
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The Elizabeth Seton Nutrition Center and School was founded in 1979 and continues today as recovery program for malnourished children. Located in one of the most impoverished regions of the country, far from any tourist destinations, it is entirely locally-run. As a life-line to the growing community of La Saona, it provides essential family, medical and educational services to both Dominicans and Haitians which are not otherwise available. As President of the organization for the last decade, we are always looking for support. Right now we are looking for in-kind donations of two item types: BASEBALL EQUIPMENT for the young athletes who are kept off the streets with their baseball activities (anything goes), as well as GENTLY USED fancy dress which will be used by a group of women for a "rent the runway" type microloan business run by our mothers. Wedding dresses, bridesmaids dresses, men's suits, fancy shoes, bags, jewelry, first communion dresses, prom dresses...anything that can be rented to families so that they can participate in the joyous occasions which are celebrated, at a much lower cost. Can be dropped on large front porch at 30 Gorham Road at any time. Email me with any questions meclough60@gmail.com.
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| Join Mary Beekman and Musica Sacra for The course of true love never did run smooth, this Saturday, May 10 at 8pm at 1st Church Congregational, 11 Garden St. in Cambridge. Texts cover love's ups and downs, from heartwarming to heartbreaking to hilarious, with music of Schumann, Britten, Haydn, Ravel, Barber, Dallapiccola and others. Free parking with ticket purchase! www.musicasacra.org for more information. |
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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
- Call to the Annual Meeting on May 18
- YouthBuild USA, May 8
- Second Friday Coffeehouse, May 9
- New UU, May 10
- Women's Spring Potluck, May 16
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Sunday, May 11, 2014
Coming of Age Ceremony
9:00 & 11:00 Church Service
Childcare for infants and young children
9th graders and mentors invite you to join them for the culmination of the Coming of Age program, where the 9th graders will present their personal credo statements.
** Next Sunday, May 18 **
New Member Sunday
Annual Meeting
Sermons in text and audio format can be found at uubelmont.org/sermons |
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Reflections from Rev. David Bryce, Senior Minister
On Saturday, April 26, Jim Staton and I attended the annual meeting of the Massachusetts Bay District of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a joint meeting with the Clara Barton District to our west.
(Jim Staton does not advertise such things, but he was re-elected as Treasurer of the Mass Bay District.)
After a worship service, we listened to presentations by the Presidents of the two Districts; by Sue Phillips, Regional lead for UUA staff in our area; and by Jim Key, Moderator of the UUA.
One of the consistent themes of meetings I have attended over the past few years is that of change: change in society, change in technology, and therefore change in how organizations must and can function. This meeting was no exception.
We were reminded that in 1961 when the UUA was established by the merger of the American Unitarian Association and the Universalist Church in America:
most homes had a telephone, and some had two;
if you wanted someone to review a document, you would put it in an envelope, put stamps and an address on the envelope, and in just days it could be received by someone clear across the country; and,
many people had machines that would word process and print at the same time--you could just press a key and a letter would appear on the paper (a typewriter).
Things have changed. If organizations (including congregations) continue to function today as they did fifty years ago, or continue to have the same expectations of their members that they did fifty years ago, they may be in for disappointment.
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Music Notes from Alfa Radford
This coming SUNDAY May 11, the YOUTH, CHANCEL, & SR. CHOIRS will sing in church services.
9:00 Serv: Chancel Ch (Gr.5-6) Arrive 8:15
11:00 Serv: Youth Ch (Gr.7-up) Arrive 10:15 (Note:Youth Choir's last Sun. this season)
FUTURE CALENDAR ITEM:
June 8: Multigenerational Services: Jr & Chancel Choirs sing in church.
Jr. Choir (K-Gr.4) arrives 8:30. Sing at 9am Service.
Chancel Choir (Gr. 5-6) arrives 10:15. Sing at 11am Service.
SPRING BOUQUETS to Melanie Salisbury for her beautiful Handel aria from Psalm 112, last Sunday.
MORE ROSES to Livia Racz & Bruce Kozuma for their stunning Berlioz duet; and to Ian Garvie for spectacular piano accompaniment!
AND BRIGHT FORSYTHIA to our wonderful Nova and Senior Choirs whose anthems always bring such beauty to our Worship Services.
LOOKING AHEAD TO the FALL MUSICAL!
November 6, 7, 8, 9 are Performance Dates for the Youth/Children's Choirs Musical! It will be the very entertaining Broadway show, BYE BYE BIRDIE. Mark your calendars. Great fun in store for everyone.
Coming Soon! ANN'L CHAMBER MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT:
Sunday, June 1, at 8:00pm
Please save the date! On the program will be an eclectic array of music for harpsichord, flutes, bassoon, and voice. Our new (this church yr) Alto, Irina Kareva will sing in this concert. Proceeds will support the very important work of SPARK (Supporting Parents and Resilient Kids -formerly Pediatric AIDS Program) at the Boston Medical Ctr.
QUOTABLE: (from 21st Century Musical Atrocities)
AnDante: A musical composition that is infernally slow. Joyfully, Alfa |
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Among Us
Our love and sympathy to James and Rebecca Hencke on the death of James' mother.
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A Call to the Annual Meeting
at The First Church in Belmont
Sunday, May 18, 2014, 5:00pm
Pursuant to a call by Jeanne Widmer, 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 18, 2014 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. Anne Donohue, 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 2014-15 Church Year
Officers to be elected:
President: Carolyn Howard
Vice President: Todd Schatzki
Treasurer: Penny Schafer
Clerk: Anne Donohue
At-Large Trustees to be elected
Tom Neel (2014-2017)
Peter Guthrie (2014-2017)
Sara Oaklander (2014-2017)
Continuing At-Large Trustees to be elected
Doug Burden (2012-2015)
Catherine Claypoole (2013-2016)
Betsy George (2013-2016)
Jack Weis (2013-2016)
Immediate Past President
Jeanne Widmer (2014-2015)
Nominations for the Finance Committee for 2014-2015 Church Year
Scott Johnson, Chair
Bob McGaw (2012-2015)
Martha Gallagher (2012-2015)
Charles Hamann (2013-2016)
Jonathan Wolf (2014-2017)
Ex-Officio Members of the Finance Committee
Carolyn Howard, nominee for Parish Board President
Penny Schafer, nominee for Parish Board Treasurer
Nominations for Nominating & Recruitment Committee for 2014-15
Connie DiCocco, Chair (2012-2015)
Bev Gillette (2013-2016)
Sam James (2013-2016)
Carey Thomson (2013-2016)
Kate Searle (2014-2017)
Eva Patalas (2014-2017)
Respectfully submitted by the Nominating Committee,
James Hencke, Chair; Connie DiCocco, Susan Johnson, Carey Thomson, Sam James, Bev Gillette
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Roses ... to Bev Gillette, Carla Kirmani-Taylor & Marilyn Yee for volunteering in the Church Office last week!
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JEWISH MUSICAL TRADITIONS with Chuck Claus
Tuesday, May 6, 7:30pm, Parish Hall
Many of us have been moved by Chuck Claus' singing from the Jewish liturgy. Chuck will share his thoughts on, and present examples from, the Jewish musical tradition. |
YOUTHBUILD USA
Thursday, May 8, 7:30pm, Parish Hall
Join long-time First Church member, Dorothy Stoneman, founder of the organization in 1978, and several graduates of the program, as they share their insights into what has made YouthBuild so successful. They will offer personal insight into their experiences how anyone can help further its mission to unleash the positive energy of young people around the world. You will be inspired by this wonderful example of the good works that have been created and supported by our congregation. Co-sponsored by Social Action Committee
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LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS - Thursday, May 8, 7pm, Lib
Nanny Almquist and Kathy Lind
Our lives are constantly changing and facing changes that involve illness makes us feel vulnerable.This ongoing support group provides a space and time to understand and process feelings and circumstances related to dealing with serious illness, both for caregivers and people in all stages of discovery and recovery.
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SECOND FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE
Mark your calendars for May 9 for an amazing performance by Heather Quay and Jon Svetkey with an opening act by Paul Judge and Jim Wooster.
Heather Quay and Jon Svetkey have been singing together for over a dozen years. Together, and separately, they have performed at venues including Club Passim, Johnny D's, Cafe 939 at Berklee College, Columbia U and the now defunct Old Vienna Kaffehaus. They are both accomplished singer-songwriters, their repertoire of classic pop, folk and country songs showcases their love of two-part harmony and fun.
Paul and Jim are regular performers at The First Church in Belmont as members of Positive Energy, and the Blood Mountain Brothers and occasionally as a duet. They have an uplifting style that features great vocals and mellow guitar accompaniment.
Our featured beneficiary is The Grow Clinic at Boston Medical Center, an outpatient clinic that provides comprehensive specialty medical, nutritional, developmental and social services and dietary assistance to children from the Greater Boston area referred with Failure To Thrive (FTT). Click here to see the flyer. |
NEW UU CLASS led by Jim Staton and David Bryce
Saturday, May 10, 9:30-12pm, cl5
This class will provide answers to the questions you have about Unitarian Universalism (the history and current programs); also the history and current activities of First Church. Discuss the meaning of membership at First Church and have a tour of the building. Childcare provided on request. Sign-up in coffee hour or contact Jim at jstaton@uubelmont.org. |
PARENTING KIDS WITH CHALLENGES
Sunday, May 11, 2:30-4pm, Library - Andrea Prestwich
Does your child have special challenges? Has he/she been diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, or sensory problems? We will offer support and share experience in a non-judgmental space. Childcare upon request. Snacks provided. |
BELMONT UNITARIAN ALLIANCE
Lobster Roll Lunch & Annual Meeting - 12 noon, Wed, May 14
The Belmont Unitarian Alliance closes its 2013-14 church year with our Annual Meeting and Lobster Roll Lunch at First Church on Wednesday, May 14, 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 lovely once-a-year Lobster Roll Lunch includes: salad, chips, and angel-food cake with strawberries and ice cream. The price for this luncheon is $12/person.
Our Annual Meeting will begin at noon. We will review and vote on the recently revised Alliance By-Laws and elect the officers of the Alliance. You must be a member to vote. If you have not yet paid for your 2013-14 membership and wish to vote, please bring an additional $15 to pay for your membership, so that you can vote on the By-Laws revisions and elect the officers. Lunch will be served following our annual meeting.
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SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY
Thursday, May 15, 7:30pm, Conference Room
Edwin Taylor will lead a discussion on two draft chapters of Edmund Robinson's book "Evil for Evil." Robinson, former senior minister of UU Belmont, started as a lawyer; at midlife he graduated from Harvard Divinity School and became a UU minister. Before this professional shift, he had taken on the case of a convicted murderer. His first chapter recounts this case, leading up to his client's execution. That experience led Robinson to write his book on evil. His first two draft chapters are at the website eftaylor.com/sands. |
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WOMEN'S SPRING POTLUCK SUPPER
Friday, May 16, 7pm, Upper Hall
Share good food, laughter and a chance to get together with the women of First Church. Bring a main dish, appetizer, salad, or dessert AND a beverage of your choice. RSVP to Lillian Anderson at landerson@uubelmont.org so we know you'll be joining us.
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ALL-CHURCH PICNIC - Sunday, June 8
Mark your calendar and plan to attend the annual All-Church Picnic immediately following the 11:00 service on Sunday, June 8. There will be delicious food including burgers, chicken, hot dogs and vegetarian options, lots of yummy salads for the salad contest, and of course, dessert. The cost is $5 for adults, $5 for children 4-12 years, and $20 for families.
Salad Contest - Don't miss the annual First Church Salad Contest! Bring your favorite salad to share at the picnic - green salads, pasta salads, fruit salads, all types are welcome. Please bring your salad to the kitchen the day of the picnic and enter your name on the list to be part of the contest. Then at the picnic everyone will vote for their favorite. We serve over 200 people at the picnic, so the more salads, the better!
Volunteers NEEDED! We will have a sign-up sheet at coffee hour listing different opportunities for people to help with this fun annual event - volunteers needed to run games for kids, grill, sell tickets, set-up, clean-up, shop, etc. If you have any questions, or would like to help out, please e-mail fellowship@uubelmont.org. |
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