This week, This Month at 1st Universalist – Sept. 5, 2008
Activities and events newly announced this week are:
- Sunday, Sept. 14, 2008 – SEM Food Ingathering. Donations of non-perishable food items, toiletries, and paper goods will be collected during the service to benefit the Southeast Ecumenical Food Cupboard.
- September 28 – October 5, 2008 – RAIHN Host Week at 1st Universalist. See our Social Justice sub-page under Congregational Life for details about RAIHN. There are many volunteer opportunities available for this host week. If you are able to help, please contact Matt Comeau.
Previously announced upcoming activities and events are:
Sunday, September 7, 2008 – immediately following the Ingathering Water Communion service, which starts at 10:30 a.m. and which will be led by the Rev Sally Hamlin, there will be a reception to welcome Sally. See our Sermons & Services sub-page under Worship for details about water communion.
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 – 9:15 a.m. — DROP-IN DISCUSSIONS coordinated by Phil Ebersole will resume. For a list of upcoming topics, visit our Drop-in Discussion sub-page under Congregational Life.
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 – REGISTRATION DAY FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH. Look for a sign-up table in the Clara Barton Lounge where you can register your children for our RE program. If you are unable to register on September 7th, please contact Marie Sidoti with the number of children you are planning to register. We look forward to meeting you and your children.
Sunday, Sept. 7, 2008 – during coffee hour after service – BOOKSTORE & LIBRARY. The Clara Barton Library and Bookstore reopens today and will remain open until the end of next June. You may buy or borrow books during coffee hour following each Sunday’s service.
Friday, September 26, 2008 – FRIDAY NIGHT MOVIES TO INSPIRE AND UPLIFT
“Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day Story” will be shown Friday September 26 at 6:30 p.m. in the adult lounge at First Universalist. Discussion will follow the movie. There is no charge, but donations of snacks to share are gratefully appreciated.
From the editorial review at amazon.com, “The title refers to the religious practice of treating all people, no matter how poor or humble, as if they were visiting angels. Day was a famous activist and philanthropist of the 20’s and 30’s. The film traces her growth – mostly spiritual and religious – as she left journalism to become a suffragette in Greenwich Village. Eventually, Day converted to Roman Catholicism and dedicated the rest of her life to helping the poor.”
RSVP to Linda Lorenzo.
October 7, 2008 to January 6, 2009 – A NEW SMALL GROUP MINISTRY based on the Seven Principles of Unitarian Universalism will meet on the first and third Tuesdays of the month beginning October 7th. Please contact Marti Eggers for more information.
COMPUTER GRAPHICS DESIGNER NEEDED. The Caring Committee is looking for a computer graphics designer who will help design a flier promoting a workshop the committee is sponsoring. The flier would be sent as an e-mail attachment. If you can help, please contact Marti Eggers.
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR OUR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) PROGRAM in the following areas: teachers, substitute teachers, classroom assistants, general assistants, special skills volunteers, and RE Committee members. Contact the R. E. Committee Chair, Paul Swiatek.
LAY SUNDAY SPEAKERS are needed for the upcoming church year. A description is at the Aug. 19, 2008 This Week, This Month announcement, below. If you are interested in being a speaker, or know of someone whose message would be of interest to our congregation, please contact Linda Lorenzo. (Note: as of Sept 30, 2008, the Lay Sunday speakers list for 2008-09 has been finalized.)
A CARING COMMITTEE REMINDER: When a family member enters the hospital, needs emergency meals, needs transportation to church, or wants home visits; please contact Marti Eggers or Christine De Golyer.
SAINT LAWRENCE DISTRICT has a wide array of events coming up in the Fall. A full list is on our “Outside 1st Universalist” Announcements August 22nd post or visit www.sld.uua.org.