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News & Events
May 24, 2016
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The deadline for newsletter submissions to this enews is noon on the Monday before Tuesday publication.
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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, June 6 - see details below.
The schedule is:
June 6 - Book Discussion: "Waking Up White" by Debby Irving
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Dancing with the Peacemakers
This Wednesday
Have you always wanted to try ballroom dancing? Now is your opportunity! The Center for Nonviolent Solutions is sponsoring a ballroom dancing class with Norm Thibeault, the owner and manager of Fred Astaire Dance Studio in Worcester. Have fun and raise money for CNVS programs that are building a culture of peace in Worcester!
Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 6:00 Reception,
6:30 to 7:30 Dance Class
First Unitarian Church, Unity Hall.
Cost: Individual - $30, Couple - $50, Family - $75, High School/College student - $10, Children 10 and under - free. Reservations at: http://www.nonviolentsolutions.org/
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Green Exchange Update
Last Week is Sunday, May 29
The Green Exchange Plant Sale is now extended through May 29. Many new plants are coming in this week and prices are reduced. This popular fund raiser is a wonderful way to share the wealth of your garden. There is a large supply of garden pots near the back of the garden, help yourself and fill them with divisions of your garden plants which we will sell for $5 each.
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Your Chance to Make a Green Gift to Our Church This Summer
Our Memorial Garden gets considerable use and attention during the summer--weddings,funerals, thirsty birds, Main St. neighbors, our own summer services. For the last 51 years of the garden's life, our volunteers have provided its caretaking with a session of watering, weeding, cutting off flowers no longer beautiful, filling the bird bath.
Here's how: we volunteers choose one week during the summer when we come for a morning or an afternoon of attention--just one visit during the summer, in company with kids, or a friend, or solo. Can you join us in this effort? We'll have our signup sheet in the Garden this Sunday; we have openings in July and August which we'd love to fill. Rank amateurs are welcome: we'll provide directions, and you get the satisfaction of leaving the garden better than you found it! If you want to volunteer and won't be in church this week, contact nancymacwilson@yahoo.com
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Ferry Beach Registration is Underway!
Many of us begin the church year with a weekend of retreat and reflection at Ferry Beach in Saco, Maine. The weekend is affordable and open to every-one. We join together with friends from First Unitarian for beach walks, dancing, polar dip, jumping rope, time to rest, a talent show, and a campfire! Mark your calendars now for September 16-18, 2016. We will be taking registrations during our coffee hour after services in May and June. Prices include dorm style accommodations, food and activities. Camping is also available! We hope you'll join us this year! On line registration is available: click here. We encourage you to register and pay online. You may also get a registration form from us at Fellowship Hour or email us for one. Please ask your Ferry Beach Coordinators, Jen Reidy or Phil Bolduc at bolducreidy@charter.net, if you have any questions.
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Next Garden Tour Is June 5
Sunday tours of church members' and friends' gardens are back! The tours will be 4 to 6 pm, when gardens aren't quite too wilted, should be really lovely and a nice chance for community. They'll occur any week it isn't storming. Questions? Email Mary McAlister at maryalmc@gmail.com
Sunday, June 5 - The Riggs, 337 Salisbury St., Holden. From church take Salisbury St.. towards Holden, past Salisbury Green on right. Approx. 2 miles later see #337 on left.
Click here for the May through June Garden Tours,
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Spring Goal Planning Session
Sunday, June 5th at Noon
The Spring Goal Planning Session will take place after church on Sunday, June 5th at Noon. All are invited, especially those who are in leadership positions.
Lunch will be provided. Please come and share in the process of planning for your church's future.
If you have questions or want to talk about the process, please call Wendy Innis, Moderator, at 508-341-4187,
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For more information, you can
visit https://www.gofundme.com/jackcasey
Admission is free, donations welcome. |
Church Yard Sale - Saturday, September 10
When you are spring cleaning, save your gently-used stuff for the Church yard sale which will be the first weekend after Labor Day.
Toys, sports equipment, dishes, pots and pans, lamps, mirrors vases, tools, easily-moved furniture such as chairs, bureaus, occasional tables, lawn furniture are all welcome, as well as books and clean clothing, particularly children's clothing. No mattresses or upholstered furniture. No TVs or computers.
We'll also need volunteers to sort and price the donations, and to staff the sale in shifts. Look for our sign-up table during coffee hour.
John Mirick
Michelle Przekop
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Wiogora Registration Open Now!
The Wiogora Council and Professor Veralyce Gibbons, Headmistress, are excited to announce that Registration is open for Wiogora's Summer program - July 25th to August 5th. Our fifth year's theme is Mystery: The Order of the Phoenix! Go to www.wiogora.org to sign up young scholars; After last year's success, we anticipate filling up quickly! Our program uses Harry Potter's story to teach the inherent worth and dignity of every person; Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth; A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; the right of conscience and use of democratic process; The goal of peace, liberty and justice for all; and Respect for the interdependent web of existence by caring for planet Earth.
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Early Bird Coffee & Conversation
Before worship on Sunday morning some friendly folks can be found enjoying coffee and conversation in the dining room. They gather around 9:30 a.m. or a wee bit later. That's when the coffee is ready. So, show up, pull up a chair, join some talkers and help warm the place with enjoyable chatter on range of subjects. In the joyful rush for coffee and treats after worship, the busy atmosphere can inhibit opportunities to get to know others more deeply. Early bird coffee is one way to engage with friendly people. Church school teachers, those on church committees or in leadership roles are encouraged to show up periodically and converse with those gathered.
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Open Door Award
Put it on your calendars! June 11th during the Pride Morning Worship at Old South Church in Boston, the prestigious "Open Door Award" will be presented to Senator Elizabeth Warren and Pastor Judy Hanlon, Hadwen Park Congregational Church. Get the details here.
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