WEEKLY UPDATE
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January 12-18, 2020
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Worship Service January 12, 2020
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"
Embracing Impasse: A Contemplative Response
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The Rev. Art McDonald, Guest Minister
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Rev. Art McDonald, Minister Emeritus, First Universalist Church of Essex, joins us again this Sunday for Worship. He is active with Essex County Community Organization (ECCO), 2003 to present, and board member for over 10 years. He is also a member of the Advisory Committee of Notre Dame Spirituality Center, Ipswich, MA.
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Sunday Morning Childcare . . .
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The childcare room is open and offers a safe, play oriented environment for children 4 and under. The church will do its best to schedule childcare workers each Sunday. If no one is able to staff the room on a given Sunday, parents are welcome to supervise their children in the room during worship. If you know someone who might enjoy a paid position watching young children during church, please have them contact the Director of Community Life and Learning at
[email protected]
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Mark E. LaPointe, Director of Community Life and Learning
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During our December Season of Giving your generous donations to our annual Giving Tree were received with smiles and thanks!
Kind Parishioners,
Your kindness and generosity this holiday season was overwhelming! Thank you for thinking of LEO and understanding that happiness for our families takes many different forms. Thank you!
-Your friends in the LEO Home Visiting Program
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We sadly announce the passing of long time church member,
Lydia Breed. Lydia, age 95, passed away peacefully, Saturday, December 28, at Abbott House in Lynn, with her longtime aide at her side. Lydia’s ashes will be brought to Louisville Kentucky where other family members are buried. There are no memorial service plans at this time.
Lydia's mosaic "7 Days" can be found above the door to our Fellowship Room library. Her sculpture "Prayer for Unity" is a triad representing three congregations: Lynn Unitarian, Lynn Universalist, and Swampscott Universalist. The wood used for the sculpture comes from the pews of these three churches. This sculpture resides in the church sanctuary.
Photo: "7 DAYS" by Lydia Breed (Descriptive postcard available in the church office.)
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Update on Sanctuary Efforts
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In late December, Michael Celona, President of the Board, and Scott Nowka, Chair of the Sanctuary Task Force, distributed an update on the Church's Sanctuary Efforts. Here is a
link
to that update. Paper copies are available in the church foyer. If you have questions, please contact Michael at
[email protected]
or Scott at
[email protected]
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Climate Change & Faith Wednesday Speaker Series
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Please join us as we explore how our faith calls us to respond to the climate emergency. All lectures are free and open to the public. Everyone is invited to come, learn and explore.
January 22 | 7pm
February 26 | 7pm
Dr. Marcos Luna
April 1 | 7pm
Prof. Richard B. Primack
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Sabbatical Guide Available
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Rev. Vicki started her six month sabbatical after her November 10 worship service.
A Sabbatical Guide is available that contains information about this period of time and who will be covering in her absence.
Copies of the Sabbatical Guide are available on the Welcome Table in the church foyer and also in the church office, or you may download a copy
here
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January 50/50 Sunday Offertory to Benefit
UUSC Guest At Your Table
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The Unitarian Universalist Committee is a separate and independent affiliate organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association. Its social justice, human rights, and disaster relief activities are funded through voluntary contributions, grants, and bequests. The Service Committee accepts no government funds. Contributions to the UUSC are tax deductible and count toward membership in the organization.
Please make checks payable to UUSC with GAYT noted on the memo line;
social concerns funding will match up to $1,000.
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Are you scheduling a meeting or event at the church?
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Reminder to all church volunteers and staff:
If you are planning a meeting or event, please contact Elizabeth Muller for date and room availability at 781-595-8836 ext. 10 or click
here
to email. This will not only reserve your date and room, but it is also helpful in scheduling all events and meetings at the church.
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Does the Office Know Your Current
Contact Information?
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Please keep your name, address, phone number,
and e-mail current in the church office. E-mail
Elizabeth Muller
with your correct information.
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Not sure what information we have on file for you?
Call Elizabeth at:
781-595-8836, ext. 10
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Covenant Group
1st & 3rd
Sundays
11:45am-1pm
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Covenant Group is open to anyone from the church interested in learning about and experiencing small group ministry.
Gatherings are 11:45am-1pm in the "Faces" classroom, the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month. If you are interested in joining this group, or even just sitting in to see if you like it, please speak to Lyssa Andersson or Suzanne Forgione. One need not be a UUCGL member, or even a Unitarian Universalist to join a covenant group here.
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Dialogue Group
2nd & 4th Sundays
11:45am-1:00pm
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"Dialogue" is a way of practicing deep listening that enables us to share personal experiences and thoughts in a way that collectively builds a more expansive understanding of ourselves and the world around us.
The Dialogue Group meets the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 11:45am-1:15pm in the "Faces" classroom. All are welcome when able to attend. Contact Ron Fishman at
[email protected]
for more information. Dialogue and the discursive meditation are part of the method of Cafh, a path of spiritual unfolding.
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Community Drum Circle
2nd & 4th Sundays
1:30pm
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This informal group builds community through drumming. From time to time master drummers, experienced in a variety of drumming styles, visit to offer their leadership. Registration is not required.
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Sunday Schedule
Worship & Children's Ministry: 10am
Fellowship Hour: 11:15am
(781) 595-8836
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