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Unity On The River News
December 3rd, 2021
PMB #207, 203 Washington Street,
Salem MA 01970
978-834-7830
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Our Vision
Centered in love, we joyously co-create a world of
Oneness, peace, and harmony
Our Mission
We are a vibrant spiritual community that celebrates the
Presence in all and awakens humanity to its divinity.
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IN THIS WEEK'S NEWSLETTER |
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- In-Person Service With Denise DeSimone
- Hallelujah Holiday Concert!
- Help Out a Local Family This Christmas!
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IN-PERSON and Zoom Hybrid Sunday Service at the Ahavas Achim Synagogue
December 5th, 2021 -- 10am ET
“The Peace That is Meant to Be”
With Denise DeSimone
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"It isn't enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn't enough to believe in it. One must work at it." - Eleanor Roosevelt
"We are here to be peaceful. We were born in peace. We are here to be joyful. We are here to celebrate life every moment. We are here to realize our one-ness. We are here to love on another. Not just this week, not just this season but every day, every week, every month, every season for every reason. I believe that deep in the heart of every human being lives a desire for peace."
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featuring music by
Meg Rayne * Brian Doser * Keith Bickford
Cherie Gaudet * Kristine Malpica * John Hyde
and the UOTR Choir
Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88442394798
- Meeting ID: 884 4239 4798
- Passcode: Unity2020
To join by phone call 646-558-8656
- Meeting ID: 884 4239 4798
- Passcode: 666630740
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About Our In-Person Services
From the month of June onwards we will be holding in-person services every Sunday at the Ahavas Achim Synagogue in Newburyport 53 1/2 Washington St, Newburyport, MA 01950 at 10 AM (ET). Each service will be a hybrid event with the option to attend over Zoom for those who are unable to gather in-person. Those who just want to Zoom in to services can continue to use the Zoom link located near the bottom of this page.
COVID-19 REGULATIONS - Because we will be gathering in person we all must abide by the regulations in effect for COVID-19. The MA DPH says that: "Effective July 30: The Department of Public Health has issued a new mask advisory in light of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated guidance. Fully vaccinated (as well as unvaccinated) individuals are advised to wear a mask or face covering when indoors (and not in your own home) if you have a weakened immune system, or if you are at increased risk for severe disease because of your age or an underlying medical condition, or if someone in your household has a weakened immune system, is at increased risk for severe disease, or is an unvaccinated adult." On Sundays we will observe these following rules:
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We recommend that EVERYONE wear masks, there are some in our congregation who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons. We want everyone to feel as safe and as welcome as possible
- Social distancing of 6 feet encouraged
- Please ask if a hand shake or hug is welcome before touching
Parking can be found at the nearby Cushing Park and on-street parking is also permitted without restriction.
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ZOOM HOSPITALITY
Connect live with other members of our spiritual community
Every Sunday at 11 AM (ET) or around 15 minutes after that day's service.
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Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89221959265
- Meeting ID: 892 2195 9265
- Passcode: Unity2020
To join by phone call 646-558-8656
- Meeting ID: 892 2195 9265
- Passcode: Unity2020
Prayer Chaplains are available for one-on-one prayer in a private break-out room during Zoom Hospitality.
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Welcoming Our December Speakers!
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EVENTS, CLASSES & HAPPENINGS |
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HALLELUJAH HOLIDAY CONCERT! |
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Sunday December 19th will definitely not be a "Silent Night" because it will be filled with the music of our Christmas Concert! The concert will take place at 5PM at the synagogue. If you would like to take part in the concert or sing with the choir you can contact our Music Director Meg Rayne at [email protected].
Choir practices have already started so be sure to make it to the next one this coming Sunday!
To join us in-person, a love offering of $15 is suggested for those who can afford it. All are welcome!
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Holiday Hiccups Starting December 8th |
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We will be holding virtual Holiday Hiccup gatherings every Wednesday during December, starting on the 8th and ending on the 29th, from 7-8PM (ET). These gatherings will bring people who have been having a hard time this holiday season or who regularly struggle with past hurts and memories during this time together to talk, pray, meditate, and discuss what the holidays bring up for them.
Meg Rayne our music director will be the facilitator for most of these meetings and she can be reached at [email protected]. To access the gatherings you can use the Sunday Service Zoom link which can be found on the website as well as here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88442394798.
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Help Out a Local Family This Christmas!
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Elf Helpers Needed!
Our Operations Director Stan Wrobel will be an elf for the Family to Family Program and could use some assistance in giving to a family in-need to help them have a wonderful Christmas! Here is the family's gift preferences and wish list:
- When asked what they enjoy doing together, they answered: Movies.
- When asked if they wanted their gifts wrapped, their answer was: Yes.
Kid 1, Boy, 15 Years - Wishes: Gift card for electronics or video games, tablet, Shoe Size: 10.5., Clothing Size: XL adult shirt XL shorts.
Kid 2, Girl, 7 Years - Wishes: Scooter, tablet, Barbie LOL., Shoe Size: 3., Clothing Size: Small.
- Needs: Shoes, dress, pants.
Kid 3, Boy, 5 Years - Wishes: Tablet, Paw Patrol/dinosaur toys, Shoe Size: 2., Clothing Size: Small in shirts, medium in pants.
- Needs: shoes, pants, shirts.
Adult 1, Male, 31 Years - Wishes: Gift card for electronics, Shoe Size: XL, shirts 15 shorts, Clothing Size: 10.
- Needs: Gift card to Walmart for dresser.
Adult 2, Female, 31 Years - Wishes: Microwave, Shoe Size: 10, Clothing Size: XL shirts 15 shorts.
- Needs: Gift card to Walmart for dresser.
Adult 3, Male, 50 Years - Wishes: Gift card for electronics, Shoe Size: 10 W, Clothing Size: XL.
- Needs: Gift card to Walmart.
We already have one gift card for Market Basket and one for Walmart. We could use another couple of gift cards and/or Kindle Tablet to help with online learning. If someone would like to shop for clothes that would be great as well!
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New Local Event - Annual William Lloyd
Garrison Lecture
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Join in-person (masks required for attendees) on December 10, 2021 at the Old South Presbyterian Church in Newburyport Massachusetts at 7 PM. Those who need to attend virtually can through the simulcast which is live on YouTube at lecture.porthistory.org |
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Our NEW temporary administrative office is located at
PMB #207, 203 Washington Street, Salem MA 01970
Visit us Tue-Thur 11am-4pm BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Call 978-834-7830 to schedule a visit.
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Attending In-Person Services Safely |
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If you are concerned about being in close physical proximity during in-person services, bring a green, yellow, or red badge or name-tag to wear that signifies your specific comfort level with contact using the system above. |
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Help Volunteer at a Service! |
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We would really appreciate having some volunteers to help with our services! We could use readers, ushers, and anyone to help with collecting, answering peoples questions, and helping them around. It would also be wonderful to have someone to assist with Zoom interfacing and in addition to this, a virtual attendee who could serve as Zoom hospitality coordinator.
Anyone who would be interested in volunteering for one of these roles can email our Operations Director Stan Wrobel at [email protected]
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As we make progress in rebuilding after the impacts of COVID-19, we are delegating the work to four separate committees. These include:
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The New Property Committee - For finding a new permanent property
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The Minister Search Committee - For searching for a new minister
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The BOT Nominating Committee - For nominating and vetting new board members
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The By-Law Committee - For updating the by-laws
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Sequential Committee Timeline
Rather than being attempted all at once, the goals of the The Mission & Vision, The New Property, and the The Minister Search Committees must be completed in progressive stages since each hinges on the prior's successful achievement. Below is the outline of the timeline by which these goals must be completed:
- Create Mission and Vision statements (community core values) Martha Creek advisor
- Property search - a building to support and serve our core values (value within our resource budget)
- Minister search - a minister aligned with our core values (financial resources monitored closely)
The objectives of our other two committees, Bylaws Revisal and BOT Nominating, may be carried out independently of this plan. The objective for the former is as follows:
- To review and revise the bylaws, then present them at a Community Meeting for approval
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Do you need help during this time? Food? Help with groceries or transportation? Do you know someone who needs help?
Please Let Us Know. We Want To Help! Call the office at 978-834-7830 or reply to this email.
You can also find links to local organizations dedicated to supplying such help on the "Helpful Links" page on our website.
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UOTR Prayer Chaplain Team Support
Would You Like a Prayer Chaplain Call?
The Unity On The River Prayer Chaplain Team would like to pray with you. If you would like a Prayer Chaplain to call and pray with you, please fill out the following form.
UOTR confidential prayer line: 978-834-7830 x 211
Silent Unity: Call 816-969-2000 to pray with someone at any time.
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Text GIVE to 833-702-4337. You will be prompted to complete a one-time account set-up. After that, all you'll need to do donate is text an amount to 833-702-4337. Works with both Apple & Google Pay. Try it today! And thanks for choosing to invest in your spiritual community. |
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DONATE WITH VENMO
UOTR Is now on Venmo. You can donate by downloading the Venmo app, opening your smartphone's camera and focusing it on the QR code to the left, then following the link that appears at the bottom of your camera's screen to UOTR's Venmo profile to donate.
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UOTR Men’s Group
Saturday Mornings 7:30 AM - 9:00AM
https://zoom.us/j/632945092?pwd=MG5sMHU2WnNrM2VQQ0k2UzY2czNMQT09
Meeting ID 632 945 092 || Password 958682
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The Unity Business Alliance (TUBA)
Wednesdays 8-9am via Zoom. Support and networking for heart-centered small business owners and practitioners.
Open house Wednesday, September 8th!
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What’s Good About Today
(Alcoholics Anonymous)
Mon-Sun | 7:00-8:15am
Zoom Id 886 756 436
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Weather Related Cancellations
Check for cancellation notices on UOTR Facebook and website or call the church for an automated message. We will update WCVB TV and WBZ TV when possible.
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