CHANNELS
First Universalist's weekly newsletter
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Sunday Worship Service
Theme: Intention
"Patience"
January 13 at 10:30 am
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FAITH FORMATION &
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
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RE January 13th
10:15 am Junior Youth Group (Common Room)
10:30 am Children's Chapel (begin in the Sanctuary)
10:30 am Nursery Care (the Nursery)
4:00 pm Senior Youth Group (Gathering Room)
RE PROGRAM REGISTRATION
ALL children and youth who participate in any First U programs (Nursery, Children's Chapel, Junior Youth Group, or Senior Youth Group) must complete a registration form. Copies are available in the Gathering Room.
Gwen Matthews, Program Assistant, is currently out on parental leave. Please contact Gail at the church office with questions or to be put in touch with those who are covering various aspects of children and youth programs, communications, and membership.
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Let's Talk About College
with Bob Stuart of Yarmouth Educational Consultants
and Laura Talbot, former Director of Financial Aid
at Swarthmore College
Sunday, January 27th 3:30-5:00 pm
Gathering Room at First U
Childcare provided. This workshop is free and open to the public.
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Please Join Us at these Upcoming Events!
Monday, January 21, 6:00 pm -
Adult Conversation Circles
Sunday, January 27, 11:30 am - 1:00
Mid-Year Meeting
Saturday, February 2, 6:00 pm -
Annual Campaign Launch Dinner
Saturday, February 9, 5:30 pm -
Maine Farm Supper
Sunday, February 10, 9:30 am -
Newcomer Welcome Breakfast
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Dawnland
, A film by ADAM MAZO and BEN PENDER-CUDLIP
A Documentary About Cultural Survival and Stolen Children - The Story of the Maine Wabanaki-State Child Welfare Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC).
The feature-length documentary is free and open to the public. Screenings are at the Merrill Memorial Library, 215 Main St, Yarmouth, ME 04096. Due to limited seating RSVP's are required.
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An exciting "3D" event is coming to First Universalist
on Saturday, January 26
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3D = dinner, documentary, & discussion. The film this time is the 40-min KNIFE SKILLS: a true account of ex-cons who started a gourmet french restaurant.
Sign up for this free dinner (by the morning of Wed. Jan. 23) and tell us if you need child-care!
The event takes place in the Gathering Room at First Universalist. All are welcome to bring friends. Also bring a dessert to share if you wish!
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Timeline
Workshop offered by the Transition Team
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READY, SET, REMEMBER and bring all those memories to First Universalist on
Saturday, Jan. 19 from 9-11 AM
. We will create a visual representation of our history together. There will be room for all the richness over the years: high points and low; successes and failures; laughter and tears and, of course, food memories!!
Please let one of us know that you can come and if you would like child care.
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VOLUNTEER HOUSING COACH
TRAINING OFFERED JANUARY 26
Are you interested in assisting a New Mainer to make a home in our Greater Portland community? The Faith in Action Council invites you to join us at a training being offered by
Supporting Immigrant Tenants
here at church on Saturday, January 26 from 10-noon. You can explore becoming a Volunteer Housing Coach, a role in which you might, for example, help an immigrant moving into their first apartment learn to use unfamiliar kitchen appliances or utilities or to understand obligations under a lease. There is no financial obligation and the time commitment can be minimal once the tenant has settled in (though you might also forge a lasting friendship). The personal satisfaction you will experience is immeasurable!
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INVITATION: Healthy Eating Connection Group-First Meeting Jan. 22 @ 4 pm
We still have three places open in this group which was offered at the Holiday Fair Auction last month. Vegans, Keto, Paleo and all are welcome!
Join our once-a-month conversation group! We’ll meet January through June (six meetings) to discuss our choices, challenges and pathways for healthy eating. You will receive recipes, support resources, and we’ll share a celebration meal at the last meeting.
Sarah Witte, Lisa Williams and Marian Baker
Cost: $50 contribution to church programs.
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Launching the 2019 Annual Campaign
Pot Luck Dinner (with hosted tables)
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Saturday, February 2, 6-8pm
Fun – Community Awareness – Fun
Childcare Available
(no money asks at the dinner)
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YOGA CLASS RESUMING ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 19.
Join us for yoga class resuming each Saturday beginning January 19. Newcomers welcome. Classes in the library. Ten dollars donation suggested per class. This is a multi-level yoga class. You can modify or stop at any time. Any questions contact the instructor, Lois Howlett, at
loishowlett2@gmail.com
or tel 847-3055. One-half of the proceeds go to the Church and one-half to a charity agreed with the class.
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The Royal River Community Players are presenting a musical based on
Alice in Wonderland
and
Through the Looking Glass
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Alice! An Original Musical
January 18-20 & 25-26, 2019
Freeport Harraseeket Grange No. 9
13 Elm St
Freeport, ME 04032
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MAINE GIRLS
free film screening at Merrill Memorial Library in Yarmouth on Tuesday, January 15th @ 6:00 pm.
This 30 minute film documents the efforts of students at South Portland High School to build empathy and to integrate New Mainers into their community. There will be a post-screening Q&A discussion with local nonprofit leaders.
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NEW ENGLAND REGION UUA EVENTS IN 2019
MISSION AND METRICS: How We Count What Counts, Thursday, Feb. 21
OUTREACH PRACTICES/CENTERING THE MARGINS, Tuesday, Feb. 13
LAY PASTORAL CARE WORKSHOP, Friday, February 23
GENERATIONAL & CULTURAL SHIFTS IN CONGREGATIONAL STEWARDSHIP, Saturday, March, 9
GROWING VISITORS INTO MEMBERS, Saturday, March 16
FOCUS ON FAMILY MINISTRY, Saturday, March 23
LOVE & LIGHT-FROM THE MOUNTAINS TO THE SEA, APRIL 5-6, ANNUAL MEETING-Northern New England District-UUA, Concord, NH.
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NNED SPRING ASSEMBLY, April 5-6
With Nurturing Connections as our underlying theme, we invite you to the NNED 2019 Spring Assembly and Annual Meeting Friday evening April 5th and Saturday April 6th at the UU Church of Concord, NH.
5-6, 2019
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Pastoral Emergencies
If you have a pastoral emergency, you can contact Rev. Frieda Gillespie on her cell phone at 508-207-7566. Please note that most weeks she will be in Yarmouth Sunday - Tuesday and working from her home office in MA Wednesday - Friday. Saturdays are typically her day off, but she will answer calls for pastoral emergencies.
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Submit Your Announcement
To have your church or community event included in this newsletter or in print on Sundays please email the information to Gail at
office@uuyarmouth.org
by Wednesday at 12 pm to have it included in that Friday's edition of Channels or the Sunday Morning News.
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