Violence in the name of God?
Forum Sunday after worship
Using Rabbi Jonathan Sacks' book Not in God's Name as a jumping off point, join Pastor Ginny and others in the Memorial Meeting Room this Sunday at 11:30 for a conversation about terrorism and religious extremism. (You don't need to have read the book to join in!) Think the Qur'an is the most violent holy book? Think again! Take this quiz to see how well you know your religions. See you Sunday!
 SPRING TUNE-UP!
6-week wellness program begins April 15
Join Heather Dobbert, Pastor Ginny and others for a 6-week wellness program focused on banishing the winter blahs and getting us ready--body, mind and spirit--for spring. Topics will include nutrition and diet, organizing & de-cluttering, yoga, reiki, journaling, meditation, brain health and humor. Contact Heather for more information. Cost is $75 for the series. Click here for full line-up.
BABY ITEMS NEEDED 
In January we reaffirmed our covenant with the Maternal Infant Outreach Program of Hartford. We promised to help provide supplies, as we are able, to assist them in their efforts.This spring, in celebration of Mother's Day, we will collect baby items. Look for the crib set up outside the sanctuary to leave your donations. Items needed (size newborn to 6 months) |
T-shirts & onesies
| receiving blankets
| teethers & rattles
| bibs
| pajamas
| burp cloths
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TONIGHT! Anti-Racism Training, 5:30 - 8pm Join Pastor Ginny at SURJ Hartford for our first Member Meeting on April 8th at the Unitarian Society of Hartford. We, as the Hartford chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ), are building a base of committed White folks to challenge and transform racism on all levels. For more information contact Pastor Ginny or organizer Jason Fredlund.
Jerron in Recital at First Church - Tuesday, April 12, 7:30pm
Please join us as our own music director and tenor Jerron Jorgensen presents his final performance recital in partial fulfillment of a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in Voice Performance from the Hartt School of Music. In a recital of both popular and rare chamber works, Jerron will be joined by pianist Kyle Swann, soprano Christi McLain, countertenor Benjamin Rauch, and oboist Sehwan Kim.
Choral Festival - Saturday, April 23, 7pm
BARBARA CROUSE MEMORIAL CONCERT SERIES  Join us at First Congregational Church of Granby to share and celebrate the importance of Negro spirituals! Joined by guest conductor Dr. Vernon Huff, the choirs of First Congregational Church, South Congregational Church, and Old Saint Andrews Episcopal Church will join forces to present an exciting evening of high-energy music. Dr. Vernon Huff currently serves on the faculty of SUNY-Fredonia and is a leading scholar on the spirituals of William Dawson and is one of the country's most vocal advocates for the promotion and preservation of negro spiritual singing. Each choir will sing a couple of spirituals individually, then combine under the direction of Dr. Huff to sing a set of historic spirituals with solos by tenor Jerron Jorgensen and sopranos Dr. Christi McLain and Lisabeth Miller. Admission to all BCM Concerts is free, with a free-will offering accepted at the door. The event is family friendly and the First Church sanctuary is wheelchair accessible.
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Spring Break in the SCHOOLHOUSE: Join us if you are in town this Sunday.
meet downstairs. Godly Play will take a farm field trip with Ms Paula. Older children are with Rebecca to watch some thoughtful videos.
Faith Ed: We are doing individual/solo meetings with Rebecca over the break.
Be sure to set up your time ASAP.
SUNDAY NIGHT YOUTH: This Sunday night is a casual Movie Night with popcorn, drinks and discussion on "Short Term 12". 7 - 9pm.
HOUSING FOR THE SUMMER SERVICE TRIP IS DUE MAY 1st ($260)
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