Calendar
Next Issue: October 7
Deadline: 3pm October 2
Wednesday, October 1
7:30pm Women's Group. Lib.
Thursday, October 2
6:45pm Nova Choir. Sanct.
7:30pm Caring for Adults. CR.
7:30pm SGM. Library.
8:00pm Knitting Circle. cl4.
Friday, October 3
4:00pm SGM. Library.
7:00pm Men's Potluck. UH.
Sunday, October 5
9:25am Sr. Choir. Parish Hall.
12:30pm COA.
12:30pm Universalism. Library.
4:00pm Men's Group. Library.
6/7pm YAC/YG. Parlor/UH.
Monday, October 6
6:30pm Jr; 7 Chancel/Youth.
7:30pm Adult Programs. CR.
7:30pm Caring Conn. cl5.
7:30pm SAC Subcte. cl7.
8:00pm Meditation. Library.
Tuesday, October 7
7:30pm Partner Church. CR.
7:30pm SGM. Library.
Wednesday, October 8
7:00pm Children's RE. cl5.
Looking Ahead
October 17: Coffeehouse
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This Sunday
Music: October 5, 2014
Prelude: Be Still, My Soul (Finlandia) -arr. Kristina Langlais (contemp.)
Alfa Joy Radford, organ
Offertory Solo: Sanctuary,1951 (Psalm 91, adapt.)
-Augustus F. Lowe
Bruce Kozuma, baritone
9:00 Postlude:
Mary Beekman, organ
11:00 Sr. Choir: Psalm 136 Super Flumina Babylonis
By the waters of Babylon, we sat down and wept...
-G. Palestrina (1525-1594)
11:00 Postlude:
Rowan Wolf, saxophone
The flowers this Sunday are given by Patricia Garcia in celebration of her grandson's 1st birthday and FCB dedication. Ha-Min Skyler Garcia Lee dedication will be on Sunday, October 19 during the 11am service, followed by a small Korean traditional celebration in the Upper Hall. All are invited; food will be served.
Ushers: Members of the New Connections Ministry
Welcome & Announcements:
Jack Weis & Catherine Claypoole |
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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, Martha Spaulding, and Tom Neel |
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Social Action Corner
ACTION IS OUR PRAYER |
Grow Clinic! Grow Clinic!
A child's brain develops more in the first three years of life than it will at any other time. Without the proper nutrition, a child's brain will develop far less quickly than it should, and a child is also far more susceptible to infections and illnesses that can result in avoidable hospital stays.
FOOD: ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MEDICINES |
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Can You Spare an Hour or Two?
No experience necessary! Volunteers are needed to cover the church office from October 20 through 24. If you have a free morning or afternoon, please contact Susan Street, sstreet@uubelmont.org or 617.484.1054 x201.
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Babysitting Fundraiser
Due to popular demand -- 3 dates this year!
Sat, Nov 15
Sat, Dec 6
Sat, March 14
Attention parents! The Youth Group is organizing a babysitting fundraiser. If you sign-up, 2 members of the YG will come to your house at 6pm to care for your children. 2-6 hours: you choose! $15/hr. 10 spots available per date. Proceeds benefit the Youth Group's Biennial Service-Learning Trip. This year the YG is headed to the Navajo Nation in Arizona! Sign-up during coffee hour in September or contact Julie Ennis, Director of Youth Programs at jennis@uubelmont.org. |
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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
- Youth Group Bake Off - Order your holiday pies!
- Belmont Serves Volunteer Opportunities
- Men's Fall Potluck, October 3
- LEAP, October 14
- Women's Retreat, March 13-15, 2015
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Sunday, October 5
Money: The Spiritual Aspect
Rev. David M. Bryce
9:00 & 11:00 Church Service
Childcare for infants and young children
(For weather-related Service and Children RE class cancellations, please check 617.484.1054 x250.)
Some who know me are aware of the fact that I do not like talking about money.
I suspect some of you share that feeling.
But we ought to talk about it, and ought to do so regularly.
So here are some thoughts I have been having about money and, more importantly, how money and spirituality intersect.
** Next Sunday, October 12 **
Rev. Victor H. Carpenter preaching, Climate Change
Sermons in text and audio format can be found at uubelmont.org/sermons |
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Reflections from Rev. David Bryce, Senior Minister
Find Your Ministry
In my sermon on September 21 I urged each of you to find your passion and find your ministry within the congregation.
I hope you will do so, not so much for me, or even for the congregation, but for yourself.
Being in community with others and working with others on things that excite us allows us to engage in the world in new and meaningful ways.
Last year people approached the Social Action Committee with ideas for a gun buy-back program and for a V-Day event; each of these happened and was hugely successful.
People are helping to mentor our youth, teaching in the religious education program, singing in one of our choirs, working on the musical, leading adult education programs, reaching out in social service works, leading summer services, providing fun fellowship events for other members, helping to support one another through the Caring Connection and our various support groups, are beautifying the building and grounds and taking part in many other activities.
So what is your passion? How will you fulfill your sense of meaningful interaction while you are here? How will you minister to yourself and others?
How do you get involved? Talk to me; to Jim Staton, our Membership Coordinator; to someone on the Membership Committee; to the chair of a committee that might be doing things of interest to you.
Find your passion, engage in ministry and service to others by following that passion, and find greater fulfillment for yourself in doing so. |
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Music Notes from Alfa Radford
ROSES to Chuck Claus for beautiful singing of traditional Hebrew music last Sunday, in observance of the Jewish High Holy Days.
And WARM THANKS to the Nova & Sr. Choirs for their lovely anthems.
ATTENTION YOUTH & CHILDREN'S CHOIRS!
MONDAYS: Same sched every Monday:
6:30-7:00pm-Jr Choir (K-Gr4) JR CHOIR Groups have been formed!
7:00-8:30pm-Upper Cast (Gr5-up) (NOTE:Mon rehs are shorter after play.)
CHOIR PARENTS: Please mail or bring play Registr Fees!
IMPORTANT! Thespians must also attend their Alternate Role rehs!
NOTE to BB BIRDIE UPPER CAST PARENTS:
All of ACT I must be 'off book' by Sunday, Oct 5.
We'll run Act I on Sun, Oct 5! In preparation for that, all characters should review everything: dialogue, songs, stage-blocking, dances, gestures, entrances, exits, etc. PARENTS, please check your thespians' memorization of lines and songs?
LOOKING AHEAD:
SUNDAY, Oct 12: No BB Birdie Rehearsals
MONDAY, Oct 13: ALL Rehearsals will be held! (including Cheerleaders & Jr Choir)
REMINDER: Bring or wear PERFORMANCE SHOES to all rehearsals.
UPPER CAST FAMILIES: You will continue to receive a detailed weekly schedule via EMAIL each week (usually on Mon afternoon). Please let me know if you don't receive one.
Sched also posted on Parish Hall door. (Parish Hall is the room with the Stage.)
JR CHOIR PARENTS: By now, you will have learned which Jr Group your chorister is in. Do notify me if you have not been contacted.
There are 94 Youth & Children in the musical. It promises to be a spectacular show! QUESTIONS? Contact ALFAJOY@uubelmont.org or 781.646.2123. Joyfully, Alfa
REGISTRATION for YOUTH & CHILDREN'S CHOIRS:
ONLINE Registration is open for all Youth & Children's Choirs and for the Fall musical, Bye Bye Birdie. Go to our church website, www.uubelmont.org to find the link. OR you may send in the blue paper form contained in the postal mailing.
IMPORTANT: Last year's choristers also need to register. Questions? Call or email Alfa Radford 781.646.2123/ALFAJOY@uubelmont.org. |
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Youth Group BAKE OFF
Order your holiday pies!
Apple Pie & Cran-Apple Pie: $25 each
Pies will be made with love by the youth, wrapped and frozen, so you can bake them at home. One less thing to make for Thanksgiving!
Orders must be made in advance. To order visit the youth table by the kitchen at coffee hour or email Julie Ennis at jennis@uubelmont.org.
Pick up will be during coffee hour on Sunday, Nov 23rd or
Wednesday, Nov 19th 6-7pm.
Proceeds benefit the Youth Group's Service-Learning Trip to the Navajo Nation in Arizona this February. Thank you for your support! |
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Among Us
Healing wishes to Ed Yee who is recuperating from surgery. |
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BELMONT SERVES - WHAT IS IT AND HOW CAN I HELP?
Belmont Serves Day is a town-wide community service day which brings together local volunteers of all backgrounds and religious faiths for a day of fun, fellowship and service (to see all of its activities go to http://www.belmontrc.org/service.html). It is a project of the Belmont Religious Council, which is the interfaith council for the town of Belmont and includes both lay and clergy members from its participating congregations. First Church is a member of the Council.
Belmont Serves is an opportunity for all of us from First Church to work with members of other congregations on the many projects that are part of this day of service. While the chosen day itself - Monday, October 13 - is the main day of service if you are not available on that day and even if you are, First Church is offering to help in the following way:
The Belmont Food Pantry is one of the many service projects included in Belmont Serves Day. This is a door-to-door food drive to increase their supplies and to provide residents with support. Last year volunteers collected 2100 bags of food!! So as to make food donations easy, brown paper bags are left at the doors of Belmont residents a few days in advance of BSD. Instructions need to be stapled onto the bags, and First Church will be taking part in this activity at both coffee hours on Sunday, October 5. If we all take 5 minutes of time and work together we can make a huge difference. The Youth Group has volunteered to do 500 bags so let's see if we can exceed that number.
There are many ways to help. Register with Belmont Religious Council http://www.belmontrc.org/service.html and perhaps you'll join our very own Nancy Davis who will be leading two endeavors at Claypit Pond: picking up trash and large woody debris; and pruning woody shrubs. If you are interested in helping with that project, contact Nancy at ndavis@uubelmont.org. |
CARING FOR OLDER ADULTS
Thur, Oct 2, 7:30pm, CR - Miriam Baker and Deborah Blumberg
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. This is a drop-in group so attend when it is convenient for you. |
KNITTING CIRCLE
Thur, Oct 2, 8-9:30pm, cl4 - Nancy Davis and Eva Patalas
Come join us in the fun and fellowship of knitting with a genial group. Projects could include knitting for non-profit organizations such as Caps for Kids, making small gifts for the Holiday Fair or working on personal projects. Everyone is welcome and no commitment is necessary. Contact Eva with any questions. |
MEN'S FALL POTLUCK SUPPER
Fri, Oct 3, 7pm, Upper Hall
Our annual gathering in the fall to re-connect with old friends and make new ones. All First Church men are welcome to attend and bring a dish (appetizer, main course, salad or dessert) AND a beverage to share. RSVP to Jim Staton at jstaton@uubelmont.org. |
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UNIVERSALISM
Sun, Oct 5, 12:30-2pm, Library - Doris Hunter & Edwin Taylor
When you get to Heaven, as Universalism predicts you will, you can hobnob with St. Francis and Michelangelo. Do you expect to see Hitler there? The murderous Joseph Stalin? Hosea Ballou, the greatest theologian of Universalism movement, strongly asserted that we receive just reward for virtue and just punishment for sin during our life on earth, not in the afterlife. "On the dissolution of the body and carnal mind at death, the soul immediately is transformed by the overwhelming power of God's love and is ushered into the heavenly state?" Do you agree? Should we go to purgatory for a quick cleanup first? Do traces of the Universalist belief still live in our First Principle: The worth and dignity of every person? |
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"HOW AN UNDERCOVER NARCOTICS OFFICER TURNED AGAINST THE WAR ON DRUGS" - Jack Cole with an introduction by Tom Neel - Tue, Oct 14, 7:30pm, Parish Hall Retired undercover DEA agent Jack Cole will discuss the class and racial bias underlying our drug laws and how his very personal involvement in carrying out those laws led him to have a dramatically different point of view. LEAP: Law Enforcement Against Prohibition, founded in 2002, is a group of former law enforcement officers that works to educate the public and to change our way of thinking about the unintended harmful consequences that result from the war on drugs. For more information contact Tom Neel tneel@uubelmont.org. Co-sponsored by Social Action and Youth. |
WOMEN'S RETREAT - March 13-15, 2015
We are very pleased that we will be returning in March to the Essex Retreat Center. In order to secure that space for us we must send them a deposit by October 10. If you are interested in attending, click here for information and registration form. Don't delay since space is limited. |
WE'RE PICKING UP STEAM! WE'RE JUST SIX SHORT OF HALFWAY THERE!
Just like "The Little Engine that Could," the Coffeehouse Season Ticket program is chugging along, bravely and determinedly up the hill!
* Our goal is 60, two more than last year.
* Let's celebrate 30 years of benefits with a proud flourish!
"We think we can, we think we can, we think we can ... " Get on board and help First Church reach the goal of insuring the successful support of ten important beneficiaries!
What do you get?
* The satisfaction of guaranteeing your support of ten carefully chosen charities.
* Deeply discounted admission (only $99, approximately half price) for TWO people to NINE truly great shows!
* The ease of making world's most efficient, fully deductible social action contribution!
How do you do it?
* In person: Bring your checkbook or cash to church and get a ticket at the coffee hour.
* By mail: Send your check for $99 made out to First Church in Belmont (memo line marked Coffeehouse) to First Church in Belmont, P. O. Box 113, Belmont, MA 02478.
* Buy a ticket at the October 17 Coffeehouse. If you came in September, we'll deduct that entrance fee from your Season Ticket!
"We know we can, we know we can, WE KNOW we can!" Help your friends and this church family make it all the way to the top! You'll be glad you did! Click here for complete schedule, and see www.uubelmont.org for more details! |
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