Monday Night Book Club
The Monday Night Book Cub will celebrate 1st Unitarian's 225th anniversary by reading about our history. For the first three sessions we'll read Walter Kring's book "The Fruits of Our Labors". Please read up to page 140 for the second session. Most of you have copies, if not, a few will be available at the Welcome Table. If it seems that people are interested and willing to read, we'll go on to some sermons and other writings of our ministers after finishing the book. 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.
Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Church Leadership Opportunities for 2010
The Annual Meeting in January 2010 is not that far away! It's time to start reflecting again on the role you'd like to play in the church in the new year. Some leadership positions open every year, while others are filled by members who were elected to 3-year terms at prior annual meetings. This year, we will need new members for:
The Lay Leadership Council:
Two new members are added to the Lay Leadership Council every year, each filling a 3-year post, so there are always 6 active members. This creative group works to maximize the role of our church community by identifying and facilitating programs that meet congregational needs and interests in a broad range of areas, like education, social interaction, community involvement and outreach. The Council also helps members match varied skills, interests, and passions with other members and resources needed to build an ever more vibrant and fulfilling spiritual community. Ellen O'Neall Waite is the 2009 chair, and can tell you more. If you are interested, please let a member of the Nominating Committee know (Priscilla Arbuckle, Kate O'Dell, Karen Reilly, or Sue Stafford).
The Nominating Committee:
While Nominating Committee members are always on the look-out for new and long-term members who show an interest in a deeper commitment to the work of the church, the real work of this committee takes place in the late fall, preparing a slate of candidates for the January Annual Meeting. It's a great committee for members who want learn the interests and skills of new and long-term members, and better understand the organization of the church. For 2010, the Nominating Committee is seeking 3 new members--each for a 3-year term--for a total of 5 members. These nominees are selected by the Prudential Committee; if you are interested, please talk to Liz Gustafson (moderator) or David Spanagel (Vice Moderator).
The Lay Leadership Council:
Two new members are added to the Lay Leadership Council every year, each filling a 3-year post, so there are always 6 active members. This creative group works to maximize the role of our church community by identifying and facilitating programs that meet congregational needs and interests in a broad range of areas, like education, social interaction, community involvement and outreach. The Council also helps members match varied skills, interests, and passions with other members and resources needed to build an ever more vibrant and fulfilling spiritual community. Ellen O'Neall Waite is the 2009 chair, and can tell you more. If you are interested, please let a member of the Nominating Committee know (Priscilla Arbuckle, Kate O'Dell, Karen Reilly, or Sue Stafford).
The Nominating Committee:
While Nominating Committee members are always on the look-out for new and long-term members who show an interest in a deeper commitment to the work of the church, the real work of this committee takes place in the late fall, preparing a slate of candidates for the January Annual Meeting. It's a great committee for members who want learn the interests and skills of new and long-term members, and better understand the organization of the church. For 2010, the Nominating Committee is seeking 3 new members--each for a 3-year term--for a total of 5 members. These nominees are selected by the Prudential Committee; if you are interested, please talk to Liz Gustafson (moderator) or David Spanagel (Vice Moderator).
Chili Supper to Benefit Salifu Kamara
Members and friends of First Unitarian are invited to a chili supper at the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury (140 and Main) on Saturday, November 14th. The dinner, sponsored by their youth group and ours, is to benefit Salifu Kamara, former child soldier from Sierra Leone, now a student of Peace Studies at Clark University. Since escaping at age 15 (he was captured at 9, when his entire family was killed) Salifu has spoken at churches and colleges about the conditions that give rise to the conscription of young children (boys AND girls) in military campaigns world-wide. Salifu has received a full scholarship to Clark, but needs a relatively small amount of money for books and fees.
Tickets for the chili supper will be available after church this Sunday. Or call Paul Kelly at 508 792-9661. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, $25.00 for families. Seatings at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
Tickets for the chili supper will be available after church this Sunday. Or call Paul Kelly at 508 792-9661. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children, $25.00 for families. Seatings at 6:00 p.m., 7:00 p.m., and 8:00 p.m.
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