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, January 25 - a book discussion of "The Joy Luck Club" by Amy Tan.Click here for details about the Race and Racism Discussion group.
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.
Final Pledge Campaign Update
Our pledge campaign has ended. We raised $257,429 in pledges. Adding expected late pledges, and our estimate of pledges from new members in 2016, the total budgeted pledge amount for 2016 is $276,000.
Thanks to all for your generosity!
Stewardship Committee:
Rick Silva, Chair
Lee Bona
Diane Mandile
Steve Knox
Ellen Foley
UU Sisterhood Monthly Potluck
January 15 - Gather at 6pm
Let's start off the New Year with light hearts and laughter at our first 2016 gathering.
Let's play games! Everyone seemed to enjoy Pictionary when we played it once, should we do it again? If there is game you'd rather play, bring it and we'll choose. Or you can sit and philosophize with your friends.
Friday, January 15 Gather at 6 pm - lights out at 9 pm
Bring a favorite dish to add to our potluck and a beverage to share
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.
Upcoming John Henry's Hammer Concerts Save These Dates - Updated
Next Open Mic Friday, January 22 at 7pm.
January 16 - Claudia Schmidt - 7pm (see below)
February 27 - Youth Talent Show Fundraiser - 7pm
March 13 - "Jazzin' About Town" featuring Jean Gough - 7pm
April 16 - Roger Salloom Trio - 7pm
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. DOORS OPEN 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.
