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The Unitarian
November 8, 2015
Vol. 70, No8
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
November 8, 2015
Homily: "Redeeming the Irredeemable"
Preaching: The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
Our Universalist forebears believed that a loving God would one day bring every creature into glory, and condemn no one to Hell. Even the parts of ourselves that feel lost and irredeemable are held by that universal love. Today, our theology reaches out to those who have done wrong and to the wrongs we have done in our lives, to say All Are Welcome.
James Haupt demonstrates the newly refurbished Steinway grand piano in the sanctuary with piano compositions by Beethoven, Chopin, and Debussy.
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9:00 a.m.
10:15 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 p.m.
11:30 p.m.
12:00 p.m.
12:15 p.m.
4:30 p.m.
5:00 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
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New UU Series in the Chapel.
Nursery Care in Classroom 4.
Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School after dismissal from worship.
Art in the Chapel Coffee Hour Reception.
50/50 Presentation in the Bancroft Room.
Collaborative Sculpture in the Garden.
Men's Group Meeting in the Landers Room.
Wiogora Meeting in the kitchen, Bancroft & Dining Rooms.
Seven Hills Symphony Rehearsal in Unity Hall.
YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
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The Steeple Lighting for the week of November 8 through November 14 is in memory of Ruth J. Van Sickle, the mother of Diane Mirick.
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Saturday, December 5, 6pm to 11pm
You Are Invited to Gala 2015
You Are Invited to Attend First Unitarian Church's
Fundraising Dinner and Dance in the Bancroft/Dining Rooms
Saturday, December 5, 2015
6:00 pm.
- Beverages and Finger Foods
- Dinner and lots of good conversation.
- Dancing to local favorites:
Cosmic Slim and the Intergalactic Plowboys
Choose your dinner:
Six menus to choose from by First U parishioner chefs, including: Linda Chatalian Wyatt, David Spanagel, Linda Carney and Kate O'Dell, Gini and Gene Johnson, Jay Lavelle, Alison Ronn
$55 per ticket.
While the parents play the kids are invited to a complimentary Pajama Party from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
Click here to view the menus reserve your seat(s) and sign-up for the Pajama Party or, if you cannot go, to purchase tickets for others who may not be able to afford it;
or click here to make a donation to support this church fundraising effort.
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Photography Exhibit in the Chapel - THIS SUNDAY
From now until early January, our Chapel will be home to a photo exhibit by members of the Seven Hills Camera Club. To celebrate this new exhibit, there will be a reception after church Sunday, November 8. Members of the SHCC will be on hand to offer information about their photos and the club.
Is there someone on your Christmas list that needs a something to decorate a wall? All of the photos in the exhibit are for sale. For each exhibit sold, a donation will be made to First Unitarian.
Please join us for hospitality, coffee, and fine photography in the Chapel on Sunday.
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Men's Group First Meeting - THIS SUNDAY
The newly formed Men's Group will have its first meeting on Sunday, November 8, at 12:15pm in the Landers Room. At this meeting we will decide what activities we want to do, and how often we want to meet. If you have ideas but cannot attend the meeting, please send an email Rick Silva at avlis@aol.com or to Ken Mandile at kmandile@swissturn.com
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Series Begins Sunday November 8 - THIS SUNDAY
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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November 50/50 Collection
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Mary Frandsen is doing a
presentation for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization on Sunday, November 8th in the Bancroft Room. Big Brothers/Big Sisters is a mentoring organization that matches at-risk children with adult role models. Many of the children are low-income, Hispanic, African-American, live in a single parent household, or have a parent who is or was incarcerated. We support the mentoring relationships with training and monthly contact by Interview/Match Support Specialists. By providing mentees with a consistent, caring adult, we help them to perform better in school, get along better with their families and peers, improve their self-esteem, and introduce them to options for the future.
The 50-50 dates for November are as follows:
November 8: Presentation for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
November 15: Collection for Big Brothers/Big Sisters
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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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Race and Racism Discussion Series in the Landers Room
Coming: "Between the World and Me"
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 Book Discussion in the Landers Room on Monday, November 9 at 7 p.m. of "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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The Generosity Path by Mark Ewert - TUESDAYS Book Discussion Group in the Landers Room
Tuesday, November 10 - 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).
We 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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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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Important First U Links -
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