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THE UNITARIAN
May 31, 2015
Join Us For Worship This Week
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First Unitarian Church of Worcester, MA
90 Main Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
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Worship at First Unitarian
On Sunday childcare will be available
during worship beginning at 10:15 a.m.
Sunday Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday, May 24, 2015
"Democracy of the Spirit"
In honor of the season of Pentecost, when the gifts of the Spirit were visited on all of Jesus' disciples, we will honor the priesthood and prophethood of all believers in Unitarian Universalism. How do we harness the power of democracy to further our faith and empower leaders? The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
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Before and After Worship This Week
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10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
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Nursery Care in Classroom 4.
Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School following dismissal from worship.
Fellowship Hour in the Bancroft/Dining Rooms. All are invited.
Hosted by the Red Caring Circle.
YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
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Faith Development News
Our children and youth need you!
It's May--time to look ahead at faith development opportunities for the fall. Our children's program is growing by leaps and bounds and we need volunteers. Please consider donating your time to our children and/or youth programs for 2015-16. We are looking for adults, with or without children in our programs, to help in these ways:
- Teaching on a Teaching Team (pre-school - 8th grade)
- Being a Safety Monitor/Family Greeter (once a month)
- Being member of the Children's Chapel Team (3 times/yr.)
- Being a Youth Advisor (ongoing) or a Coming of Age Mentor (Jan-June '16)
Feel free to speak to Deborah Levering or Abby Hannaford-Ricardi if you have questions. There is a display board in the Bancroft room with more information and signup spaces. If you are interested or curious about the Youth Advisor or Coming of Age Mentor positions, please contact me directly at dlevering@firstunitarian.com.
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Jazz Trane Concert TONIGHT
Young Artists Showcase
May 29, 2015 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm Free Admission
Jazz Trane, an advanced jazz ensemble from Joy of Music, will perform Modern Mainstream Jazz with fresh and innovative improvisations in the Young Artists Showcase concert series at First Unitarian Church. Andrew Bedard, tenor sax; Gabe Cain, guitar; Tucker Antell (jazz coach), bass; Sam Palermo, drums.
Last year these musicians (mostly the same personnel) gave a performance that would rival an internationally acclaimed group! We have some rising stars among us!
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Annual Ferry Beach Retreat
September 18th-20th, 2015
Friday Night Through Sunday Afternoon
You are invited to attend our Ferry Beach 2015 weekend, a getaway for our UU church community to the beautiful sandy shore of Saco, Maine. We are looking forward to a wonderful weekend of relaxation, laughter, good conversation and great food. Come enjoy the fun, play games, walk the beach, take a hike, or simply sit on the porch by the beach with a good book or a good friend.
Ferry Beach is a UU camp and conference center located on the beach in Saco, Maine. It offers dorm-style rooms with bunks in the buildings and camping for tents or campers in Hersey Grove. Delicious meals are catered and include a variety of foods to suit every dietary need.
Click here for all of the details and the registration form. The deadline for registering is June 14.
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Many people have asked to have these continue this year; they were so much fun the last few years, and we thank Kris Johnson still for initiating and organizing them. This year they will be 4 to 6 pm, when gardens aren't quite to wilted-should be really lovely and a nice chance for community. They'll occur any week it isn't storming. Our hosts so far include:
June 14, Nancy Riggs
June 21, Diane Mandile
July 12, Marjorie Connelly
July 19, Mary McALister
July 26, The Miricks
August 30, Kate O'Dell
So there are several open Sundays for this fun event-you don't have to have a perfect garden; it mostly about being together outside. Please email Christine Samuelson (csamuelson@hammondre.com), Mary McAlister (maryalmc@gmail.com), or Kate O'Dell (odellkk@gmail.com) to sign up, and hope to see you June 14th!
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Our Church Family Online Directory
Reminder
Don't forget to sign on to use the new online directory! Click here to sign on now or go to www.firstunitarian.com and click on "OurChurchFamily Directory" at the top of the page.
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First Unitarian Church of Worcester, MA
90 Main Street
Worcester, Massachusetts 01608
508-757-2708
508-753-9332 (fax)
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Preaching
This Week
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
Jazz Trane
Don't miss their
concert at
First U tonight!
Ferry Beach Boardwalk
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