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News & Events
November 17, 2015
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The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
Sarah is typically in the office on Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am to 4:30pm; Friday 10:00am to 2:00pm. To schedule an appointment please call the church at 508-757-2708, ext. 107. She can also be reached at
My Adult Faith Development offering this year is a book and movie discussion group on race and racism held in the Landers Room at 7pm.. The next meeting is Sunday, December 6 - a movie screening of "Slumdog Millionaire."
Click here for details about the Race and Racism Discussion group.
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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:
TABLE 2 & TABLE 4 SOLD OUT!
RESERVE YOUR SEAT NOW
RESERVATIONS CLOSE DECEMBER 2
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.
The GALA comes alive through the attendees. All are welcome so don't be shy to attend-come by yourself or with friends. Each table always has welcoming guests. A great time to make new friends! Learn more about how the GALA came to become an annual event at First Unitarian here.
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So far we have received 169 pledges, for a total of $245,300 which is 84% of the budget goal of $290,000, and 82% of our expected 205 pledges. There are still 40 outstanding pledges. Last week, we began calling and emailing those who have not yet pledged. If you haven't pledged yet, please send in your pledge card at your earliest convenience, or pledge online.
If you have pledged already, thank you for your support!
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Social Hour Goodies Needed December 6
The Hanukkah Party is during the traditional social time after worship on Sunday, Dec. 6. This year no one showed up for our food planning meeting. The Children's FD team would be ever grateful if you might consider bringing a food item/snack to share to the Hanukkah Party. It need not be traditional Hanukkah foods. Coffee, tea, and cold drinks will be available. The social time will take place in the Chapel. Please bring your food item there before church. The traditional games will take place in Unity Hall.
Thank you.
Deb Levering, Director of Faith Development
dlevering@firstunitarian.com
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John Henry's Hammer Concert This Saturday
Saturday, November 21, 2015
Doors Open at 7pm - Concert 7:30 to 10pm
Featuring Lydia & Phil, Marylou Ferrante, The Hip Swayers, Lydia & Phil and the T-Square Rounders, and Cosmic Slim & his Intergalactic Plowboys. Come see our own Bob Gordon as the new Cosmic Slim drummer! Blues, folk and Americana eclectic music. Sure to be a good time!
For more information and advance tickets click here.
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UUSisterhood News - Potluck This Friday
We are very pleased to announce that for our November 20th potluck, Bonnie Prescott has arranged for a wonderful speaker: Marilyn Polito, a docent from Preservation Worcester. Marilyn will speak to us about The Corsets Industry in Worcester. This is a great topic, rich with our history and worldwide fame. We're sure you will love this!
We will start the evening with our usual potluck dinner starting at 6:00 p.m.
All women of the church are encouraged to attend, please bring a dish and drink to share.
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Christmas Pageant Time is Here!
We are looking for helpers during the Christmas Pageant rehearsals on Saturdays, Dec. 5 and 12th from 9-12 noon. If you are willing to bring a snack, sew a costume, assist with props, share a craft or story with waiting children, pretty up hair, or assist in any way, please put your name on the Christmas Pageant signup board in the Bancroft room this Sunday morning. We would be ever grateful for your time, energy, and commitment to our sweet gang of Pageant children.
Children's roles still available
There are still roles for children in the Christmas Pageant. The signup board will be in Unity Hall during Children's Chapel this week and then down in the Bancroft room after worship.
Jingle Bell Choir for our tiny ones
Made up of children in preschool and kindergarten, this precious choir performs during the service on Dec. 13th.
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New children's offering during all-ages Worship Services
Thanksgiving service on Nov. 22 and the worships services through most of the month of December will be for all ages. We are extending our childcare to include care and activities for children ages 5 and younger. Under-fives are welcome in the nursery from 10:15 on. Please sign your child in. Be sure to let the childcare providers know of any particular needs or circumstances that will help us make your child's experience enjoyable and successful. Questions? Reach me at dlevering@firstunitarian.com
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The UU Sisterhood's Delicious Pie Filling Ready for Sale!
On November 22nd at church, after service, you can pick-up your UU Sisterhood's Delicious Pumpkin Pie Filling to take home.
For each donation of $10.00 you will receive a 2 pound pouch of frozen pie filling ready to thaw and put in a prepared pie shell and baked. We've done the work; you get the credit. With our filling you can make a fresh homemade dessert, easy as pie, just in time for Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This once a year special offer provides the UU Sisterhood with funds for our programs and scholarships for the Women's Retreat.
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Faith in Action Discussion
Sunday, November 22 - 12:00pm
Faith in Action Discussion in the Chapel. The Social Justice Committee has scheduled Eulalia Leandres, LCSW, of the Department of Children & Families (DCF) as a guest speaker to talk about the children in the Worcester area who are in the care and custody of the Department. She will address why these children have come to the attention of the Department, the services offered and the six month review process of continued supervision by DCF. She will also talk about how the church community can be of assistance to these children and will set aside time for questions from the those attending. Please make note of November 22nd and plan to attend this informative session and learn how our church community can be of support to our local children in need.
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New Men's Group Sets Agenda
Meets First Sunday of the Month in the Landers Room
The newly formed First U Men's Group had a very successful organizational
meeting last Sunday afternoon. We decided we would meet on the first Sunday of every month, 6-8 PM, at the church. Our December 6 meeting will include watching a TED talk, followed by a discussion. Randy Ingham agreed to plan this event. Our second meeting, on January 3, will be a game night being planned by Ken Mandile. We will order pizza for delivery and will provide our own refreshments. The group is open to all the men of the church. Please join us! If you have any questions, please contact Rick Silva at avlis@aol.com or Ken Mandile at kmandile@swissturn.com
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Photography Exhibit in the Chapel
From now until early January, our Chapel will be home to a photo exhibit by members of the Seven Hills Camera 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.
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