Sunday News for December 27, 2009
| Monday, December 28 | ||
| 2:00 | Transylvania Troubadours Concert | Wednesday, December 30 |
| 9:30 | Buddhist Group* | Friday, January 1 |
| Holiday-Office Closed | Saturday, January 2 | |
| 7:30 | Men's Group |
Listings with asterisks are classes offered through the Wright Tavern Center for Spiritual Renewal.
Parish Notes
Holiday Flowers
Today after the service, the poinsettias that are decorating the Sanctuary will to be delivered to families who have experienced the death of a loved one, or have experienced a major illness, or who can no longer attend Sunday services as they once did. Often children go with their parents to deliver flowers, adding to the joy of giving and receiving. If you can help but have not signed up, please see Margie after the service.
Single Service Only
Next Sunday, January 3, there will be a single service at 11:00 o'clock. Gary Smith will lead the service.
Hold On to What Is Good
Last year we began a new tradition of asking you to consider making a special end-of-the-year gift as a way of recognizing what First Parish means to you. You may also make the gift in honor or memory of someone you hold close to your heart. Letters and reply cards were sent in mid-November, but if yours has gotten lost in the holiday jumble, please call the office for a new one or to let us know if you would like to contribute. Your financial gifts help our community flourish and are a testament to what we hold dear. And if you have already made a gift, thank you!
Bouillon Helpers Needed
It is that time of year again. We may begin serving bouillon the first Sunday in January if we have volunteers to help. Are you up for it again? Can you help one Sunday a month, either by buying, preparing and serving for the 9:00 o'clock service, or serving and cleaning up after the 11:00 o'clock service? Please e-mail Richard Keleher at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you can help.
Office Hours This Week
The office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon this week, Monday, December 28, through Thursday, December 31. The office will be closed for the holiday on Friday, January 1.
Transylvania Troubadours Concert
The Transylvania Troubadours, an a cappella quintet, will present a free concert in the Parish Hall tomorrow, December 28, at 2 p.m. The repertoire will be a mix of barbershop, classical and Christmas music. Families are welcome. For more information, you can e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
RE Administrator Needed
We have an opening for an administrator in the Religious Education office. This is a part-time position (including some Sunday mornings) for someone with strong organizational skills and an enthusiasm for working with children. If you are interested, please send your resumé to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Women's Retreat
Please join us for a weekend of fun, introspection and connection with other First Parish women of all ages at Senexet House in Woodstock, Connecticut. This year we'll explore aspects of laughter and joy through the decades of our lives. Register now for one of two weekends: Friday evening, January 22, to Sunday afternoon, January 24; or Friday evening, January 29, to Sunday afternoon, January 31. Registration forms are available in the church office and online at firstparish.org/forms. Contact Darien Smith at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 978-369-1471 with questions.
First Parish Theater Project-January 8, at 7:00 p.m.
We have many people interested in exploring and reading plays at First Parish. We meet on the first Friday of the month at First Parish. This month, due to New Year's, we will be meeting on January 8, at 7 p.m. Our play this month is Two Shakespearean Actors, by Richard Nelson. It is a contemporary play about two historic performances of Macbeth in New York in 1849, a rivalry and a riot. It also deals with the acting life and actors real relationships. Please bring a copy of the play to the meeting. Questions? Contact Claudia Nimar at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Lillian Anderson at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Old World Unitarianism vs. Our Own UUA Outlook
Want to learn the differences and similarities between old world Unitarianism and our own UUA outlook? Join us for a special evening with Balázs scholar Rev. Róbert Bálint on Friday, January 8. The evening's festivities will begin at 6:00 p.m. and will include a short vesper service at 6:30, followed by a potluck supper and group discussion. Sign-up sheets are available during Sunday coffee hour today, or reserve a spot by contacting PCC co-chair, Winslow Pettingell (e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; phone: 978-369-6593). Bring your curiosity, your favorite dish and beverage, and a healthy appetite. You can see more at http://tinyurl.com/yam8klo.
Children's and Youth News
Today, December 27-11:00 a.m. only
10:50 a.m.-Regular Classes, Babies-Preschool
K-8-Join their Families in the Sanctuary
Next Sunday, January 3-11:00 a.m. only
10:50 a.m.-Regular Classes, Babies-Preschool
K-8-Join their Families in the Sanctuary
High School Youth
No YRUU tonight because of the winter break. We will meet next Sunday for movie night.
Winter Retreat is coming up January 29-31. Download forms from the website.
Social Action Community
Young Activist Grants
SAC invites 6th-8th graders to participate in a 5-week program to research and award a SAC Grant of $750 to one nonprofit organization. The youth will divide into teams to research their options for four Sundays from 10-11a.m. (1/24, 1/31, 2/7 and 2/28). The fifth meeting will be at 1 p.m. on Sunday, February 28, at First Parish for final presentations and the award. Persuasive activist middle schoolers can sign up by contacting Claudia Nimar at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . We are also looking for some more adult volunteers willing to commit to attending two out of the five Sundays. Please contact Claudia Nimar at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you are interested.
New Orleans Youth Service Trip
We are so close to making the New Orleans Youth Service Trip happen this coming April vacation (April 17-April 24, 2010). We need a minimum of 10 participants-8 youth and 2 chaperones. Right now we have 5 youth and 2 chaperones. Our new final, final deadline is January 7, at 2 p.m. The total cost of the trip is $1000 for First Parish members/$1050 for non-First Parish members. A $200 deposit is due with the application. The applications and information on the trip can be found at http://www.firstparish.org/cms/education-and-spirituality/youth-calendar under “Social Action,” and information on the accommodations can be found at www.annunciationmission.org. Contact Faith Bade at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Mary-Wren vanderWilden at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.
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