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THE UNITARIAN
June 7, 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, June 7, 2015
"Our Covenant With Our Youth"
Teenagers think of themselves as adults, while their parents think of them as children. Both are halfway right, and remind us of the Halfway Covenant of our congregational forbears. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching;
Director of Music Will Sherwood providing music.
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Before and After Worship This Week
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9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
4:00 p.m.
4:00 p.m.
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New Members Meeting in the Chapel.
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 Blue Caring Circle.
BYKOTA End of the Year Feast in the Unity.
Memorial Service for Betty Jones in the Sanctuary.
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Faith Development News
Our children and youth need you!
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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Concert TONIGHT
Young Artists Showcase
June 5, 2015 - 7:00pm - Free Admission
National AGO Rising Star Nicholas Capozzoli
will perform an organ concert of diverse works from composers Guilmant to Alain to George Shearing. as a part of the Young Artists Showcase at First Unitarian, co-sponsored by WorcAGO.
Nicholas recently won the prestigious Taylor Competition in Atlanta (first prize of $10,000) and performed at Old South at last summer's national AGO convention in Boston (exquisite!).
This is the last in First Unitarian's Spring Young Artist series which showcases young talent. This Friday's concert features one of the nation's top ten performers under 30 years old (as awarded by The Diapason Magazine).
Listen to him perform!
>>YouTube (from memory!)
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Sunday, June 7th, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
BYKOTA youth and their families are invited to
Celebrate the end of our year together with a
Chinese Food Feast in Unity Hall
(Please park in the upper lot and enter through the Unity Hall entrance)
All Bykota youth, parents, and siblings, and Advisors are invited to attend.
(Bring a dessert or beverage to share)
RSVP to Lesa McWalters at lesamcwalters@yahoo.com
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2015/2016 Goal Setting Workshop
The Lay Leadership Program Committee will be hosting its 2015/2016 Goal Setting Workshop on Sunday, June 14 from noon to 3 p.m. The purpose of the workshop is to set specific, measurable, and meaningful goals for the following year. It is an opportunity for committees and groups to think about what they want to accomplish next year and how that fits with other activities at First U. All First U members are invited.
The LLPC will provide a lunch to attendees. The workshop will begin promptly at noon in the Chapel and we will serve lunch during the workshop.
Please feel free to pass this invitation along to anyone in the church that think would be interested.
If you would like to attend the workshop, please RSVP by return email to kmandile@swissturn.com or by using this Google form (preferred method.)
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UU Sisterhood Annual Retreat
The UU Sisterhood returned last week from their annual retreat in Kennebunkport, ME! The weather cooperated (for the most part) and the retreat was great fun as well as spiritually fulfilling. The weekend included a Zentangle class, a guided meditation session, a presentation on Shiatsu Massage and a trip to the First Parish UU Church of Kennebunk on Sunday morning.
Any woman of the church is welcome to join the UU Sisterhood for next year's monthly potlucks and events. The potlucks are at 6:00 pm on the Third Friday of each month and include an after dinner program.
If you would like to attend the potlucks and learn more about other UU Sisterhood events, please send your email address to Diane Mandile at dmmandile@swissturn.com and she will add you to the mailing list!
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Court Hill Singers Reassemble for Summer Worship
Now that nature is 'Rising Green' again, our thoughts 'Turn, Turn, Turn' to the summer season of singing! June 28th marks the date of the first lay-led services. Mike Keating will preach and the Court Hill Singers will reassemble to provide some anthems. Jerry Bellows returns to the music director's bench this year.
If you are interested in singing with the Court Hill Singers, please let Jerry know so he can include you in the planning. CHS rehearsal warm-up start promptly at 9:00 A.M on Sunday mornings. A pot of hot coffee (or tea), camaraderie and an opportunity to contribute to the service will all be present. Hope to see you there!
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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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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
Nicholas Capozzoli
Don't miss the
concert at
First U tonight!
Ferry Beach Boardwalk
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