Music Sunday
The Unitarian
November 20, 2016
Vol. 71, No 9
Join Us for Worship This Week 

Worship With Us This Week
       
Sunday Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Sanctuary
 
Sunday, November 20, 2016
Worship Leaders: The Rev. Sarah Stewart & Deborah Levering, Dir. FD

Celebrate with thanksgiving our time of harvest and the first Thanksgiving--the way it really happened! This multi-generational service will awaken our feelings of gratitude and our connection to American Indian communities then and now. Rev. Sarah C. Stewart and Director of Faith Development Deborah Levering leading worship. Our Children's Choir will offer special music during the service.
Before and After Worship 

 9:00 a.m.
LLPC Meeting in Mirick Room 1.
10:15 a.m.
Prelude in the Sanctuary.
No Nursery Care this Sunday.
10:30 a.m.
All-Ages Worship Service in the Sanctuary.
11:30 a.m.
Fellowship Hour in the Bancroft/Dining Rooms.
Thanksgiving Potluck Sign-up - Dining Rm bulletin board. 
UU Sisterhood Pumpkin Pie Filling Sale after worship.
  1:00 p.m.
Baby Blessing in the Sanctuary.
  6:00 p.m.
YRU2 Meeting in the Youth Lounge.
Coming Up  in Faith Development...

November 27Childcare & activities (ages 0-4), Nursery, 10:15-11:45am

Last week for Christmas Pageant signups in the Dining Room;

Children start in the Sanctuary, 19:30-10:45am

Jingle Bell Choir Rehearsal, Room 4, 10-10:30am.

YRU2 (Gr. 9-12), 6-8pm, Youth Lounge
December 3 & 10Christmas Pageant Rehearsal, Sanctuary, 9am-12pm
December 4 & 18No Classes
Special Holiday Gift & Ornament event in the Landers Room.
Boring But Important
 
A recently overheard conversation...
"Hey, what's that guy's name, the guy by the door?"
 "Geez, don't ask me, I'm name/face challenged."
 
Let's help these sweet people by wearing our name tags.  There is a surprise planned around them happening soon.  One way to deepen connections with others is by wearing a name tag.  It is part of our mission work.  Suggestions: find a regular spot to keep it and make sure it's numbered.  Clip-on and magnetic fasteners are available if you want to get rid of the pin fastener.  If you need a name tag or if you've signed up for one, please come to the Welcome Table
Thanksgiving Potluck Sign-Up
 
Thanksgiving First Unitarian Worcester
Come one, come all to our annual Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 24! We gather around noon and eat when it's all ready. Pre-cooked food that's easy to heat up helps. Not into cooking? Drinks, setup and cleanup help counts too. Music, games and sundry diversions most welcome. Sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board in the Dining Room.
Questions? Call Deb Veroneau 1-508-740-3464 or Kris Johnson 508-753-1457. 

It's Pumpkin Pie Time, Again
 
The UU Sisterhood has made a fresh batch of it's delicious Pumpkin Pie
 
Filling just in time for your Thanksgiving Celebration.
 
This is a yummy and very easy way to make a great pie (you add the crust of your choice), or pudding base for parfait. We did the work, now you take the compliments!
 
Our filling is frozen, in pie sized amounts, with easy to follow directions.
 
Sale dates are Sunday, Nov 13 and 20. Cost is $10.00 a bag.
All proceeds, over production costs, benefit the UU Sisterhood Retreat Scholarship Fund and help with program expenses. Come by our table and sample!!.

John Henry Hammer Coffee House 
A "Must-see" CD Release Party
November 19th 
 
The John Henry's Hammer Coffeehouse (JHH) concert series is pleased to announce that on Saturday, November 19, 2016, 7:30-9:30pm, we will host a special CD Release Party for Claudia Schmidt and Sally Rogers featuring their latest collaboration entitled We are Welcome.  Schmidt, who performed at JHH last year expressly promised to return bringing Rogers for this special event. Attendees of last year's concert are still talking about how Claudia touched us by expressing in spoken word and song what we profess in our Seven Principles.
 
Concert Info:  The doors open at 6:30pm, with a light dinner available; show runs from 7:30-9:30pm. 
Tickets:  $20/door.  Online:   www.brownpapertickets.com


Click here for more info...
Voices Among Us
Monday, November 28 
 
"As we recover from the bruises from this year's Presidential election, perhaps a different perspective on citizenship will speed the healing." Ken Mandile

Other voices and visions offer ideas that help guide us throughout our lives. Their messages can suggest direction and meaning. Come for the potluck at 6 PM and/or the program from 7-8 PM in the Chapel.
Ken Mandile will discuss some views on what it means to be a good citizen, with particular focus on Teddy Roosevelt's "Citizenship in a Republic" speech... read more here. 
"Good Morning, Nice To See You"

Sunday Greeters First Unitarian Worcester UUA
These six words have the power to change the day. Put them together with a smile and people feel welcome. The Welcoming Team is recruiting people and families to greet those coming through our church doors on Sunday mornings. The joyful job includes handing out Orders of Service and helping new people. New families can be directed to the Sunday school area to meet with family greeters.  New people can be directed to the Welcome Table for more information.  Please signup here.    
First Unitarian Sunday Readers Sign Up

Rev. Sarah Stewart is inviting members and friends to sign up to read the scripture passage during the service every Sunday. That same person (with their family, if they want) could light the chalice at the beginning of the service. Sign up to be the reader on an upcoming Sunday here or at the Welcome table in the sanctuary after services. (Note: You do not have to register for a SignUpGenius account to sign up to be a Sunday Reader, just skip that question in the sign-up process.)
Early Bird Coffee & Conversation

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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.   
Important First U Links -
First Unitarian Church | 508.757.2708 
[email protected]  |  www.firstunitarian.com

STAY CONNECTED:
Voices Among Us
Monday, November 28 


As we recover from the bruises from this year's Presidential election, perhaps a different perspective on citizenship will speed the healing." Ken Mandile

Other voices and visions offer ideas that help guide us throughout our lives. Their messages can suggest direction and meaning. Come for the potluck at 6 PM and/or the program from 7-8 PM in the Chapel.
Ken Mandile will discuss some views on what it means to be a good citizen, with particular focus on Teddy Roosevelt's "Citizenship in a Republic" speech...read more here.