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The Unitarian
October 25, 2015
Vol. 70, No 6
Join Us for Worship This Week
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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
October 25, 2015
Sermon: "Women in Worcester"
Preaching: The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
This weekend marks the 165th anniversary of the Women's Rights Convention held in Worcester in 1850, the first annual women's rights convention to organize the suffrage movement. We'll explore how First Unitarian Church women were involved and where women's rights stand today. Then and now, the freedom of all of us depends on the freedom of each of us. The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.
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10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
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Nursery Care in Classroom 4.
Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School after dismissal from worship.
Fellowship Hour in the Bancroft/Dining Rooms.
Funding Our Mission 2016 discussion in the Chapel.
Seven Hills Symphony Rehearsal in Unity Hall.
YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
Race and Racism Through Page and Screen: screening of "Do the Right Thing" in the Landers Room.
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Sunday, October 25
The Regional Environmental Council (REC) of Central Massachusetts is a grassroots environmental justice organization located in Worcester. Founded in 1971, REC has been dedicated to building healthy, sustainable and just communities in Worcester and beyond for more than 40 years. Click here for more information about REC.
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Fall Concert Series - Sounds & Fury TONIGHT featuring Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble
Saturday, October 23th - 7:00pm
Come share an exciting evening of music with 1st Unitarian's Artists-in Residence, the Seele Musicale Chamber Ensemble.
Enjoy the incomparable, Alesia Triangle, soprano, singing Antonio Vivaldi's "Il Furore" and Samuel Barber's "Summer of 1915".
Also featured is the wonderful Brandenburg 4th Concerto of J. S. Bach.
The musicians include: Susan Holcomb, solo violin; Jerry Bellows & Alan Karass, recorders; Jaganath Khalsa and Pegeen Eslami, violins; the Rev. Sarah Stewart, viola, Ivy Turner, cello; and Kristjon Imperio, harpsichord.
Pergolesi's Trio in G will round out the program.
The concert will be on Friday, October 23rd, 7:00 PM. First Unitarian Church, 90 Main St. Worcester. Free to the public. A reception will follow.
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The Generosity Path by Mark Ewert Book Discussion Group in the Landers Room
Tuesday, October 27th - 7:30pm
As UUs, we gather together for many different reasons, such as community, spiritual growth, and working together to make the world a better place. Each of those intentions requires us to give of ourselves in some way - and it can be a struggle to balance those investments of our time, money, and energy against all the other demands in our lives. That struggle is often one of the most prominent ones in UU congregations.
To help navigate those competing demands, the ministers of the First Unitarian Church of Worcester and the UU Society Of Grafton And Upton are collaborating to hold a weekly discussion group on Mark Ewert's wonderful book The Generosity Path (published by Skinner House Books).
Starting October 27, we will meet every Tuesday evening from 7:30 to 8:30pm at the First Unitarian Church of Worcester (at 90 Main St.) to discuss a section of the book and to explore together how we give and receive and, moreover, build connections with others. The conversations will be facilitated by the Rev. Sarah Stewart and the Rev. Tom Bozeman.
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Race and Racism Discussion Series in the Landers Room
Coming: "Do the Right Thing"
Rev. Stewart's Adult Faith Development offering this year is a book and movie discussion group on race and racism. The next meeting is a movie screening in the Landers Room on Sunday, October 25 at 7 p.m. of "Do the Right Thing" (rated R). Discussion of the movie will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 26 in the Landers Room. Click here for more info and the discussion schedule.
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Three Great Events on One Day - Next Sunday!
Sunday, November 1
On Sunday, November 1st, All Souls' Sunday, we will be celebrating Will Sherwood's 30th anniversary as our Music Director at the First Unitarian Church! Our morning worship service will feature Will at the organ with our Festival Choir performing selections from requiems by Mozart, Brahms, Verdi, Faure and Rutter.
And...
LUNCH
After the worship service we will honor Will with an all-church Vegetarian Potluck Luncheon! There are sign-up sheets on the bulletin board in the dining room where you can sign up to bring a main dish, a salad, or drinks. We will furnish a surprise desert (that rhymes with lake)!
In addition to Will's many talents as a musician, web master, graphic designer, photographer, neon light artist, and gardener, he is a spectacular vegetarian gourmet chef! Let's dazzle him with our creativity in assembling a vegetarian feast in his honor.
AFTERNOON CONCERT
At 3:00 PM Will and our Festival Choir, joined by the 25-member brass choir from WPI, will perform a public concert of requiem highlights. Invite your friends to what promises to be a wonderful concert. Let's fill the church to hear the music we have come to love at First U!
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Email ahannaford-ricardi@firstunitarian.com to RSVP |
Series Begins Sunday November 8
Are you new to Unitarian Universalism or would you like to know more about the faith tradition? The New UU conversations are for you. All newcomers and new members are welcome. It is important to make a commitment to attend all four sessions. Led by Jesse Anderson on 4 Sundays, November 8-29, 9-10am in the Chapel. Please RSVP by November 1 to dlevering@firstunitarian.com
November 8 - Your Religious Past
November 15 - UU and Your Theologies
November 22 - The history of UU and First U
November 29 - How First U Works
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Writers Group in the Bancroft Room - MONDAYS
Logging the Voyage - journaling through the personal essay
What's the difference between a diary and a journal? When people read the story of your life, will they care that you bought groceries today and don't like the price of spinach? Or will they want the stories that make you who you are, powerfully told. We'll explore this idea, trying to learn a bit about powerful writing. We'll practice as we go, and (constructively) criticize and cheer each other on, using online collaboration tools, and live readings. Led by Sten Gustavson. Next session is November 2.
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It's Pumpkin Pie Filling Making Time Again
Sunday afternoon, November 8
Join us for our 3rd trip to Flavor First Foods (F1) in West Bridgewater to make our delicious UU Sisterhood Pumpkin Pie Filling just in time for Thanksgiving.
Date is Sunday afternoon, November 8th. We will carpool after church services, leaving promptly at 12:30pm.
This fun event allows you to have a hands-on experience to make, package, label and ready for the freezer our signature UU Sisterhood Pumpkin Pie Filling in a commercial production co-packing facility. It might not be exactly like Lucy and Ethel but it is kind of fun to see how a small manufacturing operation works.
This is our primary fundraising event that helps defray the cost of our programs.
If you wish to join us plan for about a 5 hour timeframe. Bring lunch money (approx $10.00). Wear closed toe non slip shoes, like sneakers and bring an apron.
Must RSVP to Madeline at avlis@aol.com by Friday Nov 6th if you plan to go.
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Saturday, December 5, 6pm to 11pm
It's the fifth GALA! December 5th! 6 to 11pm. The theme: Make Music In Your Heart! BELIEVE. $55 per person. Free childcare/pajama party on the lower level. The John Henry's Hammer House Band, Cosmic Slim and his Intergalactic Plowboys, will provide music to boogie by.
Many decorations are already made. Five chefs or chef teams are on board. A cookie chef has emerged for late hour munchies.
Contact me if you would like to donate your cooking talents and menu creations, hosting a table of 8 guests. Another one or two chefs are welcome to join us--especially one who would cook a vegetarian meal. If a novice to "chefdom"--the veterans will coach you. We've got a system to our culinary madness.
Please consider assisting with decorating and setup on Friday, December 4th. The more helpers--the faster we transform the Dining Hall and Bancroft Room. My contact information is:
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SOMETHING NEW IS COMING YOUR WAY!
A DEPICTION OF THE CHURCH HAS BEEN CRAFTED INTO
A CHARMING ORNAMENT.
IT IS A LASER ETCHED 3" DIAMETER WOOD CIRCLE WITH AN ATTACHED RIBBON.
IT'S A PERFECT MEMENTO
TO HANG FROM YOUR WINDOW, CAR MIRROR,
ORNAMENT STAND OR CHRISTMAS TREE.
IT'S ALSO A LOVELY GIFT FOR ONLY $15.
THIS CHURCH FUNDRAISING ITEM WILL BE AVAILABLE AT
SUNDAYS AFTER CHURCH UNTIL SUPPLIES ARE GONE.
Lee Reid & Sue Shaw
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Sign Up to Be a Worship Reader
Rev. Stewart is inviting members and friends to sign up to read the scripture passage during the service every Sunday. That same person (with their family, if they want) could light the chalice at the beginning of the service. Sign up to be the reader on an upcoming Sunday here or at the Welcome table in the sanctuary after September's services. I hope to have you participating in the service every Sunday.
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"Smiling is the way the soul says hello." Jarod Kintz
Smiling is the signal we are recognized. It is also free and usually painless.
If you have a smile to give, sign up at the Welcome Table to be a greeter on Sunday mornings.
Name Tags are the finishing touch in classy attire. If you have one, look for it on one of the name tag racks or on the Welcome Table. If you need one, stop by after worship.
If you need to stretch your legs during the service, be an usher. They get to walk around and collect the offering while smiling. Again, the Welcome Table.
Do you like nibble on something delectable with your coffee after worship? Most of us do. Please bring refreshments to share. It doesn't have to be fancy.
Finally, before and after the service, seek out someone you haven't spoken to and say hello. It's easy.
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Sermons
from the Worship Service of September 27, 2015
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