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News & Events
December 15, 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, January 10 - a movie screening of "West Side Story" (unrated.)
Click here for details about the Race and Racism Discussion group.
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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.
Click here for details about the positions that need to be filled during a vote at our Annual Meeting, the last Sunday in January.
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Seven Hills Camera Club Hosts Speaker
Wednesday, Dec. 16 in the Chapel
The Seven Hills Camera Club will be hosting world-renowned photographer
Ron Rosenstock in our Chapel on Wednesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. First U members are invited to the club's meeting to listen to Mr. Rosenstock's talk on his travels to Cuba.
He said of Cuba, "Life in Cuba is so "alive"! It's impossible not to want to join in the fun. It's like going back in time but a time that is so alive, so full of energy. Everyone in Cuba is so full of life, it's infectious. Photographing in Cuba is capturing a time that is quickly fleeting. It's gives one a sense of urgency to convey this unique place living memories." He has made several trips to Cuba. The last one was within the past few weeks.
For information, visit the 7HCC click here . You can see some of Ron Rosenstock's Cuba photos at http://www.ronrosenstock.com/galleries/#/cuba/
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Pulpit Sculpture for the Holidays
A Note from Rev. Stewart
This year I invited sculptor and friend of First Unitarian Church Lynn
Simmons to lead a process to create a sculpture to adorn the pulpit during Advent, Chanukah and Christmas. Lynn has led similar processes with youth before, and brought her experience to our multigenerational community to create a beautiful painted sculpture. It is now installed in the pulpit. This sculpture is part of an effort to bring more arts into the worship life of our church through a Worship Arts Collaborative.
Lynn says of the finished work, "As I was installing it last weekend I realized how much more the painted pieces represent the woven interrelationships of a community when the pieces are assembled in a random fashion. In other words, how the experience of making connections through other connections can become a journey of faith is reflected in the process of the making and installing of this sculpture."
To me, the sculpture looks like a starry sky. There's yellow in the middle of the sculpture, and its energy reminds me of the energy of miracles in the Christmas story, or the shining of the light of the Chanukah candles. I hope you enjoy this addition to our holiday worship services.
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Sunday Morning Scone Bake
Mary McAlister is looking for a few friends to bake scones this Sunday morning.
Would anyone like to join me this Sunday morning, Dec. 20th, at church
to bake scones for coffee hour? We will begin at 7:30am and have several batches done by 9:30am. I will bring the ingredients for the scones and copies of my recipe for you to take with you. I will ask you to bring some fresh fruit and we will make fruit platters to serve with the scones. If you haven't made cream scones before you will be surprised at how easy my recipe is. Please let me know (maryalmc@gmail.com) if you would like to take part, I am looking forward to baking with you.
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Everyone heads to the dining room after worship happily looking to see what edibles might be on the table. One person said..."it's either feast or famine" about what we may find. Sometimes we enjoy a bounteous spread and other times a few bits and pieces. Always we appreciate that others have thought of us and brought delicious edibles. Providing refreshments for your church friends is a lovely and much appreciated service. Why don't you ask others to share a date to help provide food with you? It doesn't have to be fancy. The Caring Circles have already signed up for dates. Please use this online sign-up calendar so that others will know available dates to bring goodies. We all enjoy something to eat after worship and we can all contribute to the offering at some time.
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It's Not Too Late to Donate
Hats, Mittens or Gloves
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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Men's Group Meets Sunday, January 3 in the Chapel
The next meeting of the Men's Group will be Sunday, January 3, at 6 PM in the Chapel. We will have a game night, being planned by Ken Mandile. Ken will provide a selection of games. If you have any board or card games you like, please bring them. We will order pizza for delivery and ask that you provide your own refreshments, or bring some to share. 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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John Henry's Hammer Concert - First Unitarian Church Featuring Claudia Schmidt
January 16 - Doors Open at 7 p.m.
Claudia Schmidt performs at John Henry's Hammer Coffee House. DOORSOPEN at 7:00 p.m.. CONCERT BEGINS @ 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20. Folk and jazz music. CLAUDIA is a dynamite performer coming to us from the Midwest. Lucky Worcester is one of her tour sites. Becky and David Spanagel were mesmerized by her performance in the past. More info about Claudia here.
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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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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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