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News & Events
December 8, 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 Monday, December 14 - a book discussion of "Faces in the Bottom of the Well" by Dereck Bell.
Click here for details about the Race and Racism Discussion group.
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Among Ourselves
Our sympathy to Jeanine Beratta whose father recently passed away after an illness.
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Nominating Committee News
It is the time of year to choose leaders for positions in the church. The nominating committee, (Scott Hayman, Carrie West, Jen Reidy, and Liz Gustavson and one person to be named) have been meeting to discern candidates. In addition to our consideration of people we know, we are open to ideas and suggestions from everyone in the congregation. If you--or your friend--who are members of the church would like to be considered for a position, we would love to hear from you! Email Liz at gustavsonliz@hotmail.com or put a name into the green-covered box labeled Nominating Suggestions in the dining room.
These are the positions that need to be filled during a vote at our Annual Meeting, the third Sunday in January:
Vice Moderator (two year term, followed by two years as Moderator)
Stewardship ( two positions) (one is for a two year term, one is for a three year term)
Trustee of Parish funds ( (three year term)
Lay Leadership Program Council (two positions) (three years)
Caring Circle co-chair (two years)
We are looking for experienced members of the church as well as new members to bring a balance of ideas to the committees. Many of the positions are for a three year term; hold in mind that we try to support people in new jobs with the idea of enter, mentor, then retire, so no one person is "stuck" forever in a position.
We will be talking to a number of you soon. Please consider what the church and its missions mean to you and say "Yes!"
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UU Sisterhood Monthly Potluck Gathering
and Solstice Celebration
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
GATHER STARTING AT 6:00 - DINNER AT 6:30
PROGRAM TO FOLLOW
The winter solstice marks the longest night and shortest day of the year. It is an end and a beginning. Since earliest times people have celebrated it with ritual.
Several of your sisters have put together a lovely and varied program with ceremonial and joyful bits and pieces.
Please bring:
- A favorite holiday ornament which will be added with others to make an altar of our good memories.
- A hope for the New Year. You will be asked to write it on a piece of paper during our solstice ceremony to be combined with the others.
- A potluck dish and a beverage to share.
All women of the church are encouraged to attend our gatherings.
Questions, contact
Gini Johnson Ginjo@aol.com
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NEW Adult Faith Development Programs
Two new adult faith development programs begin soon. More information and registration can be found here.
POSTPONED Small Group Ministry for Parents and Caregivers is 8-sessions and begins Weds., Jan. 6. Gather with parents, teachers, and caregivers to explore and reflect on parenting and teaching as a spiritual practices. Register here. 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 here.
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YES! A warmer, brighter Christmas for all 25 of the children whose names and wishes were on our tree! Happy givers, please note: To reach the children, gifts must be returned to the tree, UNWRAPPED in GIFT BAGS by NOON on DECEMBER 18. Thank you! Thank you!
Mitten Tree:
If you missed the opportunity to help one of the 25 foster children, consider donating adult or children's winter hats, mittens, or gloves to an area shelter. These can be placed directly onto the tree and we will deliver them before Christmas.
Contact Vivian Shortreed to answer any questions that you may have.
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Worcester Welcomes Refugees
You are invited to hear Beth Singley from the Ascentria Care Alliance.
Currently their Services to New Americans Program is assisting refugees to settle in the greater Worcester area. She is our guest at the Social Justice Committee meeting Thursday, December 10 at 6:00 p.m. in the Mirick Room.
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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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Community News & Events
Please join us in the new Worcester chapter interfaith book club, the Daughters of Abraham. We will meet every third Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30 p.m. We will meet at Panera Bread in the White City Plaza in Shrewsbury, MA: 50 Boston Turnpike, Shrewsbury, MA 01545
All Muslim, Jewish, and Christian women for whom their religion informs their daily life are welcome to join the group.
Those wishing to come early for dinner and conversation before the book discussion begins are invited to meet at Panera at 6:30. Tables will be reserved for the group. Click here for more info.
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Join the new Goodreads book club for UUs!
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