ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR DECEMBER 22, 2013:
CHRISTMAS EVE CANDLELIGHT SERVICE: Tuesday, December 24, 7 pm: Stories, candlelight, and carols to usher in Christmas. A service for you, your family from oldest to youngest, your friends, and your neighbors. Come, let us worship together. Rev. Martha L. Munson and friends.
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, December 29: Facing the Storm: The Spiritual Gifts of Winter On this quiet Sunday between Christmas and the New Year, join us for warm companionship as we celebrate the beauty and challenges of the cold months in poetry and prose, and consider spiritual practices that might help us make the long journey back to spring without giving in to cabin fever (or fleeing to the tropics!). Guest speaker: Bridget Watts.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, December 29: Open forum discussion or to be announced.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:Kids ages four and older join us every week in the sanctuary for the first portion of our worship service. Children's Worship begins after the Message for All Ages. Nursery care for babies and younger children is provided throughout the service on the second floor. We also have seating in our second floor foyer, where parents can hold their little ones and listen to the service via speaker.
ARE YOU NEW TO FIRST UNIVERSALIST? Have you come a few times and want to find out more about Unitarian Universalism and our congregation? Then stop by the Welcome Table in the Clara Barton Lounge during coffee hour. You'll find friendly folks there every Sunday who are eager to talk with you!
COOKIES: Cookies are needed for the reception after the Christmas Eve service. If you are able to bring a dozen cookies, please do! Contact Tom Williams.
JUST WHEN YOU NEEDED IT! Another Cozy Friday Night Supper with Faith Development is scheduled for December 27 at 5:30 PM. Supper is provided. We will discuss the third UUA Principle: "We affirm and promote acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth." Sign up on the bulletin board in the Clara Barton Lounge or contact [email protected]. If you need childcare, we need to know one week in advance.
THE 4TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOPPE: We're back! Check us out during coffee hour! Last year, your generous donations set a new record for the Shoppe and helped us make that line item in the Budget come true.
JANUARY ADULT RE: "The Source of Human Good" by Henry Nelson Wieman; Wed, Jan 8, 15 and 22. Register before December 27. For more info, please see http://uuroc.org/religiouseducation/adult-education/
IT'S COMING SOONER THAN YOU THINK...THE CHURCH'S SERVICE AUCTION! Our auction is on February 2, but the action will start well before that. Online and hard copy donation forms will be available as of January 1. Please think about what you might offer to make our auction fun and successful, and mark your calendars for February 2! Please contact Ann Rhody ([email protected]) if you have questions.
OH, WHAT A TANGLED WEB, PART 2: In January, Membership would like your help in tidying up the name tag boards. Look for your name tag in the lounge according to the following schedule:
January 5 S -Z
January 12 M - R
January 19 G - L
January 26 A - Z
If you are not in church on your Sunday, fret not! Just look for it in the lounge when you return. Thank you in advance for your help.
HELP IS NEEDED in the nursery Sundays. If you're interested, please contact Carol Williams at [email protected].
EASTMAN LUNCHTIME CONCERTS: Concerts are held on Thursdays in the sanctuary from 12:15 to 12:45, are free, and open to the public. Concerts will resume Thursday, January 9.
A CARING COMMITTEE REMINDER: When a family member enters the hospital, needs emergency meals, needs transportation to church, or wants home visits; please contact Ruth Fitzgerald [email protected] 225-0555,or Eileen Fernandez, [email protected].
HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.
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