Together, Still
February 20th at 10:30 am
led by Rev. Laurel Gray
After nearly two years, this will be our first service back in our sanctuary since the pandemic began in March of 2020. We'll reflect on this moment and make space for the emotional complexity that comes with returning after so long. This service will be available both in person and on Zoom; masks are required in person.
Call in: 301-715-8592, ID 89873989254
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A new world is waiting to be built
Yesterday I was having a conversation about my 2021 COVID experience. My friend asked me what I’ve learned, what I’m bringing forward with me. I just want to erase 2021, I thought. In fact, hers was a good question. What are we bringing forward? What are you bringing forward from our shared church COVID experience? As we open up our new hybrid church model, it’s a good time to reflect...
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Greetings Circle RE Community!
We're gearing up for our first in-person RE meeting of 2022, on Feb. 27th, from 1 - 2:30 PM. We will be meeting at First Parish in Northboro, more details will be out soon.
We are in need of youth to work in our nursery on Sunday mornings at UCMH. This is a paid position and a great opportunity for teens who enjoy working with young children. If you know of a teen who might enjoy this opportunity, please let me know, or pass my email on to them.
We are planning on running Coming of Age for our Middle School Circle youth this spring. If you are interested in mentoring one of our youth through this beautiful program, please reach out to me.
Youth Group
The Youth Group trip to Central Rock Climbing Gym is set for Saturday, March 5th from 1 - 3:30 PM. No climbing experience is necessary! Participants will be facilitated and belayed by me and my husband Obo - we're both long-time climbers and adventure educators.
This is a fun way to try something new! We're just getting started for 2022, so if you or your teen hasn't joined us yet, this is the perfect time! The cost for the trip will be $10 per person - we hope you or your teen(s) can join us on the 5th!
Keep in Touch!
And if you'd like to keep up with Circle news on social media instead of in your inbox, you can now follow us on Twitter: @circle_uu_re
Bright Blessings, Cynthia
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Membership News -
If you are interested in officially joining as a member of UUCSW, please email laurel.gray@uucsw.org. Becoming a member is an act of formally claiming your belonging in this congregation and committing yourself to participate in this network of mutual care. And it means you get to vote at the annual meeting! UU congregations are fully self-funded and self-organized, so we hold a meeting each June to vote on leadership positions and the following year's budget. Signing the membership book makes you both eligible to vote and to serve in elected leadership roles.
One of the joys of being a UU congregation is that all who enter come freely, so there is no obligation to formally sign the membership book in order to belong here. On Members & Friends Sunday (March 13th) we'll gather to celebrate all the ways of being together in community. We hope to see you there in person or on Zoom!
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Join us for UUpalUUza, a celebration of our members and friends. There will be cupcakes to decorate, games, seeing your friends in person, and a special group project.
Saturday, March 12th in the Chapel.
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Book Group will meet on 3/11 to discuss Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. |
Check out the catalog for a Parenting Group on Monday evenings and "From Fear to Eternity: UU Conversations on End of Life Issues" starting on Feb. 24th. CommUUnity Collaborative Course Catalog (best viewed on a computer) |
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Saturday, February 19
10:00 am
Covenant Group
Zoom
Sunday, February 20
10:30 am
Sunday Service
Monday, February 21
6:30 pm
UU Knits
Parlor
Thursday, February 24
4:30 pm
SMOC Food & Clothing Collection
Ruggles St. Door
Sunday, February 27
10:30 am
Sunday Service
Sunday, February 27
1:00 pm
Circle RE
First Parish Northboro
Monday, February 28
6:30 pm
UU Knits
Parlor
Thursday, March 3
6:30 pm
Board of Trustees
Zoom
Saturday, March 5
10:00 am
Covenant Group
Zoom
Saturday, March 5
1:00
Circle Youth Group
Central Rock Climbing
Gym
Sunday, March 6
10:30 am
Sunday Service
Monday, March 7
6:30 pm
UU Knits
Parlor
Thursday, March 10
7:00 pm
Racial Justice Committee
Friday, March 11
7:00 pm
Book Group
Zoom
Saturday, March 12th
6:00 pm
UUpalUUza
Chapel
Sunday, March 13
10:30 am
Sunday Service
Monday, March 14
6:30 pm
UU Knits
Parlor
Tuesday, March 15
7:00 pm
Program Committee
Zoom
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