Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Congratulations to the Waugh Family Farm

The official state Christmas tree this year is a 50-foot tree from the Waugh Family Farm. Congratulations to Ken Waugh and family who will attend the lighting in Boston at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 9th.

Among Ourselves December 12, 2009

Our prayers and best wishes go to Victoriahope McAuliffe, who is undergoing major surgery on Tuesday, December 8th, in Boston.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Special Christmas Collections - Outreach

We have three special collections for Christmas. You can help trim a tree, stuff a stocking and fulfill a child’s Christmas wish .

Donate to the Mitten Tree for mittens, gloves, hats, and scarves in all sizes, or to the Stocking for warm socks and thermal underwear in adult sizes.

For many years, First Unitarian Church has participated in a collaborative effort with the Department of Children and Families (formerly DSS) to provide asked-for presents for children in foster-home care. You can make a child's wish come true by being a Secret Santa: Purchase an asked-for gift, wrap it and include a gift tag with the child's name, and bring it to the church for pick-up by DCF in time for Christmas. For more information, contact Liz Gustavson at (508) 852-0814.

Hanging of the Greens


Special thanks to member Al Southwick and his son, Jason, for their donation of this year's Christmas trees. The trees were cut down and delivered to the church by member Ken Waugh and Parish Administrator, Barbara Foley. Our gratitude is also extended to Ken for his donation of the greens, which were hung by our Sexton, Jim Mousseau.

Wheel of Life December 12, 2009

Our deepest sympathies go to Al Southwick and his family upon the loss of his brother, Ralph E. Southwick, Sr., age 87, who died peacefully at home on November 20, 2009.

Monday Night At the Church December 13, 2009

Advent Series: "The Gifts You Bring"

Monday Night, December 14th, our 3rd program in our Advent series will consider "The Gift of Music". Come to sing carols, and to explore why the sacred and the secular music of this season has such a hold on us. Led by Rev. Merritt and Rev. Schade. All are welcome. We begin at 730 pm in the chapel.

Monday Night At the Church begins at 530 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 630 p.m.

Childcare is available every Monday night. All are welcome to any or all of the Monday night activities.