Calendar
Next Issue: October 14
Deadline: 3pm October 9
Wednesday, October 8
7:00pm Children's RE Cte. cl5.
7:30pm Mentor mtg. CR.
Thursday, October 9
6:45pm Nova Choir. Sanct.
7:00pm Living w/Illness. Lib.
8:00pm Knitting Circle. cl4.
Sunday, October 12
8:15am Nova Choir. Sanct.
9:25am Sr. Choir. Parish Hall.
2:30pm Parenting Kids. Lib.
Monday, October 13
Church office closed.
6:30pm Jr; 7 Chancel/Youth.
7:15pm Parish Board. Lib.
8:00pm Meditation. cl5.
Tuesday, October 14
7:30pm LEAP. PH.
7:30pm Membership. cl5.
Wednesday, October 15
12:00pm BelUnitAlliance.UH.
7:30pm Women's Group. Lib.
7:30pm Youth Cte. CR.
Looking Ahead
October 17: Coffeehouse
October 25: Circle Dinners
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This Sunday
Music: October 12, 2014
Prelude: Prelude in e minor
-J S. Bach (1685-1750)
Alfa Joy Radford, organ
Offertory Duet: Dio che nell'alma infondere (from Don Carlo) -G. Verdi (1813-1901)
(God, who wished to instill love and hope.)
Davron Monroe, tenor
Chuck Claus, baritone
9:00 Nova Choir: Welcome to the Prophet -Trad'l Melody, arr. Sangeet
9:00 Postlude: Dialogue from Magnificat of 1st Book of Organ -Jean-François Dandrieu (1682-1738) Mary Beekman, organ
11:00 Sr. Choir: Gitanjali Chants
-Words: Rabindranath Tagore (1861-1941)
-Music: Craig Heller Johnson (contemp.)
11:00 Postlude: Theme and Partita -Georg Böhm (1661-1730)
Alfa Joy Radford, organ
The flowers this Sunday are given by Mark Rosenstein and Jody Renouf in loving memory of Mark's father, Max and Jody's mother, Deloise.
Ushers: Members of the New Connections Ministry
Welcome & Announcements:
Sara Oaklander & Anne Donohue |
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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!
"Children you have never seen and who have never seen you owe the recovery of their bodies and brains and chance for a better life to your kindness." Dr. Debbie Frank, Grow Clinic Founder
FOOD: ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT MEDICINES |
Solid Start, Many Thanks, and We Still Really Need Your Help!
This wonderful church family bought 29 Coffeehouse Season Tickets in September!! A great start!! Our ten beneficiaries and their hundreds of clients are deeply grateful for your support. Please join your friends now and help us reach our 30th anniversary goal of a record 60 by purchasing your ticket now! (Don't forget your Ticket admits two!) Bring your checkbook or cash to the coffee hour or the October 17 Coffeehouse or 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. You'll be glad you did it! Many heartfelt thanks from your Coffeehouse Committee! P.S. If you came to the first Coffeehouse, you can get a Season Ticket in October and we'll deduct your September admission! [Click here or go to www.uubelmont.org for more information.] |
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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
- Belmont Serves, October 13
- LEAP, October 14
- Belmont Unitarian Alliance Lunch & Program, October 15
- Circle Dinners, October 25
- Women's Retreat, March 13-15, 2015
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Sunday, October 12
Climate Change
Rev. Victor H. Carpenter
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.)
I am staring at a photo of the largest climate change mobilization in history (80 NYC blocks long). Very impressive but only the beginning of a social movement that will outstrip the changes wrought by the Civil Rights Movement of the last century. Climate Change is finally gaining traction; new connections are emerging that link labor, women's rights, racial justice and the environment. What can a liberal church do to ready itself for the storms that lie ahead?
** Next Sunday, October 19**
Rev. David M. Bryce preaching, When Running Away Is Winning
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Reflections from Rev. David Bryce, Senior Minister
What gives you satisfaction?
Not joy, not elation, not euphoria, just a sense of satisfaction.
I am thinking of the sense of satisfaction that can fill our lives even when we have times of stress or periods of anger or sadness.
There is a satisfaction, a sense of underlying contentedness, which fills our lives when we feel that we are doing the right thing, keeping the right balance, being of service.
If that sense is in our lives, then we can weather the difficult times much more easily because--despite temporary troubles--our lives feel meaningful and we feel grounded in wellness.
For some that grounding is faith in God; for some it is faith in humanity or human nature, or in themselves; for others it is trust in the unfolding grandeur of the universe.
We join together in religious community in part to be reminded of whatever it is that grounds us individually.
I hope that you find it here, in our congregation. |
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Music Notes from Alfa Radford
ROSES to Bruce Kozuma for his lovely baritone solo on Sunday, October 5th, and to Ian Garvie for fine piano accompaniment!
And MORE ROSES to the Senior Choir for beautiful singing of the Palestrina. All were such fine enrichments to the morning worship.
"BYE BYE BIRDIE" REHEARSALS:
(Note:These are just some of the Reh's)
MONDAYS: Cheerleaders Reh 5:30-6:30pm
MONDAYS: Jr. Choir (K-Gr.4) Reh 6:30-7:00
MON's, THURS's SUN's: Upper Cast Rehs.
ATTENTION CAST & PARENTS:
ACT II is in progress - must be MEMORIZED by Oct 19.
Note to EVERYONE!
TICKET ORDER FORMS available NOW at the church or online. Click here for order form and/or cast list. Send yours in soon!
2nd CALL: VOLUNTEERS for "Bye Bye Birdie:"
1. A team of helpers to work with Greg Duckworth on the magnificent set he has designed.
2. Guy Parsons & Jonathan Wolf seek people who may be interested in learning how to run our theatre lighting or future productions or events. "Have LIGHTS, will TRAIN!"
May we hear from YOU? Please contact Alfa. alfajoy@uubelmont.org
Joyful blessings, Alfa |
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Sunday School Program Notes
Children must be registered to attend Sunday morning religious education classes. If you haven't registered your child(ren) yet, please follow this link to our online registration system: http://uubelmont.org/childrens-re/.
Nursery, preschool and Kindergarten-aged children begin in their classrooms at 9 and 11 o'clock.
Children in Gr. 1-8 begin in the Sanctuary for the first portion of the service and then move to their classrooms around 9:20 or 11:20am. On the 1st Sunday of each month grades 1-6 gather in the Library instead of attending service in the Sanctuary. Look for posters in the entryway on Sunday mornings for where children are meeting.
Sunday morning classes end at 10:15am and 12:15pm. Children in Gr. 3 & above will be released from class at those times. Children in Gr. 2 & younger must be picked up promptly by a parent at the end of classes.
October Sunday School Schedule
Our combined pre-S/K classes are exploring their uniqueness, emotions and friendships using the Treasure Hunting curriculum. They are starting to add items they make to their treasure boxes.
Children in Gr. 1-6 are exploring World Religions. The first Sunday of each month is a combined learning experience; together they will be introduced to Islam on October 5. On October 12, the combined grades 1-6 classes will participate in an activity to help Belmont Serves.
We are still looking for teachers, especially at 11am, to explore and learn alongside our children. Please contact Charlotte Lehmann, Acting Director of CRE, at clehmann@uubelmont.org if you are interested in teaching. All new volunteer teachers will need to complete background check authorization forms and to sign code of conduct forms prior to teaching. Access forms via this link: http://uubelmont.org/coriandsori/.
Neighboring Faiths program for 7th & 8th grade youth
The first visit of the 7th graders is to our own worship service on October 5. That same day, the 8th graders visit an African Methodist Episcopal (AME) congregation. Sprinkled throughout the year are a series of Popcorn Theology sessions; on Sunday, October 12, the film is "Jurassic Park."
If you are a parent with a youth enrolled in Neighboring Faiths, we must have a completed permission form for each child. Parent volunteers are needed to drive to/from the visits. Volunteers must have background checks and fill out volunteer driver forms. Access forms via this link: http://uubelmont.org/neighboring-faiths/.
Congregation-wide theme: Environmental Stewardship
The children will explore this theme on Sundays scattered throughout the church year. Families may wish to do the activities related to geology in the Fall 2014 issue of the UU World's Family Pages as one way to engage with the Environmental Stewardship theme. This and other Family Pages issues are available from the UUA: http://www.uua.org/re/families/153856.shtml.
Charlotte Lehmann, Acting Director of Children's Religious Education
Office hours (generally): Sundays 8 am-1pm and Tues/Weds/Thurs 10am-6pm. E-mail: clehmann@uubelmont.org. |
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 during coffee hour on Sun, Nov 23 or Wed, Nov 19 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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BELMONT SERVES DAY
Belmont Serves is a town-wide event that coordinates local volunteers 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, the Belmont Food Pantry is one of the many service projects included in Belmont Serves and they will have a door-to-door food drive to increase their supplies and to provide residents with support.
If you can commit the time on that Monday, Nancy Davis will be at Claypit Pond, leading two endeavors: 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. |
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LIVING WITH SERIOUS ILLNESS
Nanny Almquist and Kathy Lind - Thu, Oct 9, 7pm, Library
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. |
PARENTING KIDS WITH CHALLENGES
Sunday, Oct 12, 2:30pm, 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. |
"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. |
ALLIANCE LUNCH & PROGRAM AT FIRST CHURCH
Wed, Oct 15, 12:00 noon - All Women and Men Welcome!
Our Wednesday, October 15 lunch and program will be at The First Church in Belmont. The Alliance lunch begins at 12:00 and the program at 1:00pm. The program will be a presentation by Nicole Bernstein about Art and how we look at Art, with specific examples. To help us prepare for the number of attendees, please call Susan Street (617.484.1054 x201) and let her know that you will attend and the number of guests you will bring. Bring your own sandwich; we will provide soup, beverage, and dessert. The suggested lunch donation is $1.00 per person. |
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SCIENCE AND SPIRITUALITY - Thur, Oct 16, 7:30pm, CR
Bruce Dame will lead a discussion on Humanism. Humanism meets religion head-on, dispenses with God, and fashions a guide to living from a view about human nature itself. The reading combines Humanist Manifestos I and III with portions of the book "Humanism as the Next Step" by Lloyd and Mary Moran. Download the reading from http://eftaylor.com/sands |
SECOND FRIDAY COFFEEHOUSE - Oct 17, 7:30pm, Parish Hall
Mark your calendars for Diane Taraz's CD Release Party at the Second Friday Coffeehouse! Diane will be introducing her newly recorded CD-"Let's Do It!" The realization of her long-term dream, the CD includes 12 of Diane's most beloved jazz standards, interpreted in her inimitable style-which one critic described as a "no-frills voice, ever so natural, yet so rich and vibrant!" (Amazon) Diane will be joined on the SFCH stage by 4 of the 5 other musicians who contributed to the CD-Mike Duke (guitar), Peter Tillotson (bass), Billy Novick (clarinet), and Eric Kilburn (mandolin)-along with Steve Rose on drums. This is going to be a great concert; you shouldn't miss it! |
"THE DIGNITY AND INDIGNITIES OF AGING"
Sun, Oct 19, 12:30-2pm, Library - Jackie James with Edwin Taylor Getting old can be a challenge. The body demands more of our time and attention than it did in earlier days, memory is slipping, and we worry about mental decline. On the other hand, research on aging suggests ways to age successfully. What can we learn that prepares us to live richly and contribute to society during old age? |
CIRCLE DINNERS - Saturday, October 25
Will you be a host or a guest at one of this year's Circle Dinners? Circle Dinners are informal dinners held in various church members' homes. Often dinner is a potluck affair coordinated by the host. Please sign up at coffee hour to attend or host a dinner. You can enjoy an evening out while building more connections to your church community. Circle Dinners are sponsored by the Fellowship Committee. If you have questions, contact Deveaux Duckworth at fellowship@uubelmont.org or at 617.484.5365. |
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. |
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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