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The Unitarian
February 7, 2016
Vol. 70, No 20
Join Us for Worship This Week
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Worship With Us This Week
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
February 7, 2016
"Building the Beloved Community"
Preaching: The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
Few of us will have the opportunity to be heroes for what we think is right. Few of us will find ourselves at pivotal moments in history or influential positions of power. But all of us, in our every day lives, can make decisions that help build a world of equality
and justice for all.
The Festival Choir features Dale Wood's moving anthem Together In One Song, accompanied by James Haupt & Will Sherwood (piano duet)
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Before and After Worship
9:00 a.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal in the Sanctuary.
9:00 a.m. New Members Meeting in the Chapel.
9:00 a.m. BYKOTA Mtg. in the Youth Lounge.
10:15 a.m. Nursery Care in Classroom 4.
10:30 a.m. Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
10:50 a.m. Sunday School after dismissal from worship.
11:30 a.m. Fellowship Hour in the Bancroft/Dining Rms.
2:30 p.m. Wiogora Meeting in the Youth Office.
4:30 p.m. Wiogora Potluck in the Bancroft/Dining Rms.
5:00 p.m. Seven Hills Symphony in Unity Hall.
6:30 p.m. YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
7:00 p.m. Race and Racism: a moving screening of "Caesar Chavez"
Landers Rm.
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First Aid & CPR/AED Class POSTPONED
In an unexpected turn of events, our trainer for the First Aid & CPR class that was to begin this Sunday, Feb. 7th, is unavailable. The 2-part class will now begin on Sunday, Feb. 28th from 12-2pm. We will choose a date for the second session later this month. Please be in touch with Director of Faith Development Deborah Levering at dlevering@firstunitarian.com if you would like to participate in these sessions. This class now open to all who wish to participate with advance registration.
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Worcester Pride & First Unitarian Church
Invite you to a Family Friendly Dinner
Feb 13th, 2016 * Multiple Seatings * from 4 to 7 pm
at First Unitarian Church
Pasta & Meatballs, Salad, Bread
$10 Adults,
$5 Children under 12
Jeanine Beratta will have tickets for sale after worship this Sunday.
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Men's Group Dinner and Movie Night
The Men's Group February event will be Dinner and Movie Night at the College of the Holy Cross. We will see the movie "Suffragette" on Wednesday, February 24. Prior to the movie, we will have a tour of the theater given by Jesse Anderson, and dinner in Kimball Hall ($10, all you can eat). We will meet at Seelos Theater at 6:30 PM. The movie starts at 8 PM. More details will be available as we get closer to the date. For more information about the Men's Group, contact Rick Silva at avlis@aol.com, or Ken Mandile at kmandile@swissturn.com
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Care Kits Supplies Needed
The children of the church are collecting warm mittens and socks, hygiene items, small snacks and water to make Care Kits for the homeless folks of Worcester. Please consider contributing supplies to our "Care Kits" box in the Dining room. The list of needed items can be found here http://faithdevelopmentforall.blogspot.com Thank you!
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Interfaith Hospitality Network News
First Unitarian will be providing volunteers for the Interfaith Hospitality Network shelter on June Street the week of February 14-21. This is a family shelter; the parents and guardians (there have been a number of grandparent groups) have to be pregnant or have children to enter. The previously homeless families are provided with case management and counseling, and direction for either school or work. Whenever possible, the school-age children attend the school they went to before becoming homeless, to help give them some continuity in education. There are usually six families in the program, and the number of individuals can vary from about 10 to 20, depending on the number of children.
I will be collecting money to help provide supplies (food, paper goods) for the program. This week, if there are people who would like to cook for the families, and bring in a nutritious supper or two, that would be lovely. The families have been working on building cooking skills, but they like, as we do occasionally, the pleasure of having someone else do the cooking.
Volunteers are needed for the dinner shift, 5:30 - 8:30, and for the overnight shift 8:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. (except on Saturday and Sunday morning when it is 8 a.m.)
There are a number of people in the congregation who have done the volunteering, and I am always willing to train people who have not been at the shelter before.
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If you've ever gazed at a sweet and familiar face,
and forgot the name that goes with it,
you value a name tag.
Tucked in the corner on your left as you enter the Bancroft Room is our Welcome Table. It's really a beautiful old desk that some generous soul probably gave to the church years ago. It continues to provide a happy and useful purpose. Next to it gently rests Edward Everett Hale's chair. (Learn more about Edward Everett Hale here.)
If you are new or visiting, just stop by and say "hello". You'll find friendly faces and answers. You'll also find information about the church, CDs from earlier sermons, details on Sunday school, materials on Unitarian Universalism, membership information, a way to receive the church's newsletter, and the sign-up sheet to request a name tag.
Lee Reid
Sue Shaw
Linda Carney
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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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Upcoming John Henry's Hammer Concerts
Save These Dates
Open Mic Friday, February 12 at 7pm.
Open Mic Friday, February 28 at 7p.m
February 27 - Youth Talent Show Fundraiser - 7pm
March 12 -"Jazzin About Town" featuring Jean Gough - 7pm
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Special John Henry's Hammer
Youth Concert
February 27th - 7:00pm
Remember our First U Talent Show last Fall? Well--here's another chance to see our talented youth perform! Members of the First U Youth Group are presenting a concert at John Henry's Hammer, Saturday, February 27th. It's a fundraiser for First U youth programs.
Tickets are $5/person or $15/family. Tickets will be on sale on Sunday's following the service.
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Jean Mancini Gough and Jazzin' About Town
March 12th - 7:00pm
Jean Mancini Gough has worked for First Unitarian Church for
approximately twenty years as a soloist for classical, gospel, folk, and more genres. Jean is delighted to have the opportunity to bring my jazz to the First U.
Jean is accompanied by some wonderful musicians:
Ed Conley, drums
Joey D'Angelo, bass
Mauro DePasquale, piano
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Sermons
from the Worship Service of September 27, 2015
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Important First U Links -
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