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THE UNITARIAN
June 14, 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 14, 2015
"The Ninety-Nine Names of God"
Holy is known through many different names and images. In the tradition of Islam, Allah is said to have 99 names. On this Sunday in the Muslim holy time of Ramadan, we'll explore the Muslim tradition and the way God is understood in that faith.
David Blodgett will provide contemporary music to accompany the service.
The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
Summer Services in the Bancroft Room begin June 28th
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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.
12:00 p.m.
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Caring Circles Leaders Meeting in the Chapel.
Faith Development Ministries Team Meeting in Mirick Rm. 1.
Nursery Care in Classroom 4.
Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
Fellowship Hour in the Bancroft/Dining Rooms. All are invited.
Hosted by the Lay Leadership Program Council.
Goal Setting Workshop in the Chapel.
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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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2015/2016 Goal Setting Workshop - THIS SUNDAY
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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Summer Garden Tours - TOURS BEGIN THIS SUNDAY
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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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 -REGISTER BY JUNE 14
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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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
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