WEEKLY UPDATE
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November 10-16, 2019
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Worship Service November 10
In Our Hands
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Rev. Dr. Victoria Weinstein, Parish Minister
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This Sunday, Rev. Vicki commissions lay leaders and bids farewell to the congregation as she leaves for a six-month sabbatical.
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Faith Development for Children and Youth
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Parents: November music opportunity . . .
Kenneth will be working with the children on a Thanksgiving song over the next couple of weeks with the plan to have them sing along with the choir at our annual Thanksgiving service, Sunday, November 24th.
Please note:
All participants will need to arrive no later than 9:30 on the 24th for a final rehearsal. If your child will NOT be here, please contact Mark.
Sunday morning childcare . . .
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
mlapointe@uucgl.org
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Mark E. LaPointe, Director of Community Life and Learning
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Thanksgiving Food Offering, Sunday, November 24
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At the worship service on Sunday, November 24, we will receive our annual Thanksgiving Food Offering, which will be delivered to a local food pantry. Please fill a bag with non-perishable items such as canned soup, chili, stew, meat, fruit, veggies, beans, tuna, etc. You may also include cereals, pasta, rice, juice, flour, salt and pepper. If you are able to help with delivery to a local food pantry in Lynn, please contact
Mark E. LaPointe, Director of Community Life and Learning at
mlapointe@uucgl.org
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Wisdom Circle - November 14
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Second Thursday of each month
12:00-1:30 in the Fellowship Room
Feel free to bring a brown bag lunch to our
November 14 gathering.
Wisdom Circle
is a monthly gathering geared toward seniors to share the perspectives and life experiences of older age. It is intended to be supportive and informative, a program both of faith development and pastoral ministry.
The facilitators are Gloria Kozlosky and Ruth Griffin.
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Sabbatical Guide Available
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Rev. Vicki will be leaving for a six month sabbatical on November 10. 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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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 is also helpful in scheduling all events and meetings at the church.
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November 50/50 Sunday Offertory to Benefit REAL
Reading and Educational Assistance for Learning
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The REAL Program is a non-profit which works to address literacy issues in Lynn by providing books, homework assistance, healthy snacks and dinners, enrichment opportunities, college campus visits and just plain healthy fun to children in a safe, caring environment (plus English language tutoring for their parents!) It is located in and primarily works with students from the Brickett School in Lynn. The Program’s activities are made possible through a service-learning model designed to provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for retired teachers and professionals and quality service-learning opportunities for high school and college students. Through the collaborative efforts of many individuals, The REAL Program is making a difference in the lives of children. Financial support will be used for current program as well as help meet REAL's goal of a pre-school for neighborhood children. Please make checks payable to
The REAL Program, Inc.
The Social Justice Ministry Team will be matching donations up to $1,000. Thank you for your generosity.
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We're asking for donations of hotel/travel sized toiletries for HAWC
by December 1st
. Your toiletry contributions can be placed on the table in the room to the left of the foyer as you enter the front door. For many years, the UUW has been preparing gift bags every Christmas to donate to "Healing Abuse Working for Change", which was founded 35 years ago. HAWC serves individuals affected by domestic abuse. They are most grateful for our church's generosity!
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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. All are welcome when able to attend. Contact Ron Fishman at
ronroyfish@aol.com
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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