Tuesday, October 27, 2009

Sacred Writings November 1, 2009

This opportunity for spiritual reflection is held on Sunday mornings from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. Each week we discuss and reflect upon a selection chosen by a member of our church community. Is there a piece of writing that inspires or encourages you, a piece that touches you in a way that is sacred to you? Please let us know and share it with us in an hour of spiritual reflection and exploration. Everyone is welcome to join us when the spirit, or the writing moves you to be with us. The October 25 selection will be provided by Leone Scanlon. Rev. Merritt leads the group. Childcare is provided

Urgent Need

We need volunteers to help move the IHN families out on Sunday, November 1st prior to church at 8 a.m. and to help reset the classrooms. Currently WE DO NOT HAVE ANY VOLUNTEERS TO HELP WITH THIS. Many hands make light work! Please contact Joonu Coste at 508-472-9633 or email office@firstunitarian.com if you can help out. Thank you!

Welcome New Members

The Membership Committee is hosting a pre-service Coffee Hour to welcome new members who have signed the book since January 2009. The New Members Coffee Hour will be Sunday, November 8th fro 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.

Monday Night At The Church November 2, 2009

First Monday Poetry Series

Come join us on Monday night, November 2nd, at 7:30 p.m. in the Bancroft Room for the First Monday Poetry Series with the Worcester County Poetry Association. This month’s reader will be Beth Sweeney. Beth Sweeney, MFA, PhD, is a published poet and professor of English at the College of the Holy Cross where she specializes in detective stories, fairy tales, and Vladimir Nabokov.

For a sample of the poet's work go to: http://www.firstunitarian.com/PDF4Display/WCPASWEENEY_NOV2.pdf

Monday Night at the Church begins at 5:30 p.m. with an hour of Zen (meditation) practice in the Chapel. Come BE with us in the intimate silence - no experience necessary! The centerpiece of MNATC is of course Ken Waugh and friends’ Fellowship Dinner at 6:30 p.m. Childcare is available every Monday night. All are welcome to any or all of the Monday night activities.