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The Unitarian
May 29, 2016
Vol. 70, No 35
Join Us for Worship This Week
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Worship With Us This Week
There will be no childcare or children's programs this Sunday
Sunday Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sunday, May 29, 2016
"Dust to Dust"
Preaching: The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart
We all live our lives knowing that we will die. How we approach the deaths of loved ones and the knowledge of our own death is one of our spiritual tasks in life. On this Memorial Day Sunday, we will remember those we have lost (including those lost in service to their country) and explore the spiritual resources we have in facing
death and dying.
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Before and After Worship
10:15 a.m.
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10:30 a.m.
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Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
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11:30 a.m.
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Fellowship Hour in the Bancroft/Dining Rooms.
All are invited
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Green Exchange Plant Sale in the Garden.
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6:00 p.m.
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YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
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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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For more information, you can
visit https://www.gofundme.com/jackcasey
Admission is free, donations welcome. |
Next Garden Tour is Sunday, June 5
Sunday tours of church members' and friends' gardens are back! The tours will be 4 to 6pm, 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, 4 to 6pm - 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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Yard Sale
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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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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Open Door Award
June 11th
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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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 others will know available dates to bring goodies. We all enjoy something to eat after worship and we call all contribute to the offering at some time.
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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 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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Sermons
from the Worship Service of September 27, 2015
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Important First U Links -
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