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The Unitarian
November 29, 2015
Vol. 70, No 12
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 29, 2015
"Evidence and Wonder"
Sermon: The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
In everyday life, faith is more a matter of habits and practice than of revelation and conversion. On this first Sunday of Advent, in a season of faithful waiting, we'll explore how we build up our spiritual endurance and fitness. Practicing our faith makes it stronger.
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Before and After Worship
10:15 a.m. Nursery Care in Classroom 4.
10:30 p.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
Sunday School after dismissal from Worship.
6:30 p.m. YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
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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:
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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Hanukkah Party
Social Hour Goodies Needed on 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
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First Unitarian Ornament Available After Worship
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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Christmas Pageant Time is Here!
Adults and Teen helpers needed
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 inn 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 Men's Group Sets Agenda
Meets First Sunday of the Month
The newly formed First U Men's Group will meet on the first Sunday of every month, 6-8 PM. Our December 6 meeting will include watching a TED talk, followed by a discussion and will meet in the Chapel (moved from Landers Room). Randy Ingham agreed to plan this event. Our second meeting, on January 3, will be a game night being planned by Ken Mandile. For each meeting, 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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NEW Adult Faith Development Programs
Two New Adult Faith Development Programs Begin Soon
Please Register
Small Group Ministry for Parents and Caregivers is 8-sessions and begins Weds., Dec. 2. Gather with parents, teachers, and caregivers to
explore and reflect on parenting and teaching as a spiritual practices. On Sunday, January 10th, come discover yourself anew by taking a Personal Gifts Inventory. This one-session afternoon workshop offers a gifts inventory tool for helping you to discover your uniqueness, preciousness, worth, and power-your gifts. It is our hope in sharing this tool with you that you will be strengthened and deepened as you (re)discover your gifts and the gladness in your life. This workshop is limited to 20 participants. More information and registration can be found at http://faithdevelopmentforall.blogspot.com/p/adults.html.
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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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Race and Racism Discussion Series in the Landers Room
Coming: "Slumdog Millionaire"
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, December 6 at 7 p.m. of "Slumdog Millionaire" (rated R.)
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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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