First Unitarian Church
of Worcester
Information and Upcoming Events
June 14, 2015
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The weekly deadline for articles is noon on Monday.
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The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart, Minister
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Sarah is typically in the office on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday . To schedule an appointment please call the church at 508-757-2708, ext. 107. She can also be reached at To learn more about Sarah, click here.
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Wheel of Life
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Our sincere condolences to Kristi Voelkerding whose wife, Donna M.Leria, 65, died on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Click here to view Donna's obituary.
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Summer Garden Tours Begin This Sunday
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Summer Sunday tours of church members' and friends' gardens are back! 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. Questions? Call email Kate O'Dell atodellkk@gmail.com.
Sunday, June 14
Nancy and Gary Riggs, 337 Salisbury St., Holden. From church take Salisbury St. towards Holden, past Salisbury Green on right. Approx. 2 miles later see #337 on left. (Park across Salisbury St on Lexington)
Sunday, June 21
Diane and Ken Mandile,#779 School St., Webster. From church take 290 West onto 395 to exit 1. Go through light at exit and 1 mile to left onto School St. by stop sign. #779 is just after nursing home on left with parking along driveway just before #779, a pink colonial with a red barn. Sunday, June 28 -
The garden tour for June 28 will be at our very own Memorial Garden at 90 Main St., Worcester, at 4 p.m. We have realized that 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the first summer of our garden. This offers the occasion for a Garden Party, and we shall serve appropriate refreshments. We want you to know how the garden came to be established, and the names of some plant and feature donors through the years If you have some garden history to contribute to our (archival paper!) garden record book, please come to share it. If you would like to be on the host team for this event, let us know. Kate O'Dell, Nancy Wilson, Mary Mcalister,
Click here to see the July - August Garden Tour Schedule.
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2015/2016 Goal Setting Workshop on Sunday, June 14
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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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Court Hill Singers Reassemble for Summer Worship
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by Jerry Bellows
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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 - REGISTER NOW!
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by Jennifer Reidy
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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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Wiogora School of Wonder and Wisdom Summer Program
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Wiogora School of Wonder and Wisdom, First Unitarian's own Harry Potter inspired summer program running July 27th to August 7th continues to accept registrations for students and applications for adult staff and volunteers. For more information, and to register or apply, go to http://www.wiogora.org/. See Alison Barrows Ronn or Seth Popinchalk for more information.
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Community News and Events
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This Week's UUMass Action News - June 1, 2015click here
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