|
|
Events for Wednesday, October 15
through Tuesday, October 21
|
|
|
|
|
“Strong Men, Keep a-Comin On”
produced by Dwight R. B. Cook
featuring
Bass-baritone Vincent Dion-Stringer
Pianist Samuel Springer
Djembe player Evander McLean
Dancer Richard Keller III
“Strong Men, Keep a-Comin’ On” is an original musical production based on the poetry and music of African American women and men and performed by artists and faculty members of Morgan State University, a historically Black university with an acclaimed music program and state of the art performance and production facilities.
The title of the piece is drawn from the 1931 poem by Sterling Allen Brown, first poet laureate of the District of Columbia. The piece showcases the work of African American composers Betty Jackson King, Margaret Bonds and Lena McKLin. The poetry of Maya Angelou will play a central role in the production.
The venue for the premiere performance will be the historic Sanctuary of the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore. This architectural masterpiece of Maximilien Godefroy is the oldest extant building in the United States constructed for Unitarian services of worship. It is the site where William Ellery Channing delivered the address, “Unitarian Christianity” in 1819, the second most widely circulated philosophical document in the United States before 1840. The people of First Unitarian have been involved in the cultural life of Baltimore since the days when member George Peabody founded his Conservatory of Music, and organist Katherine E. Lucke founded the Handel Choir of Baltimore.
Sponsors (churches and other organizations)
Sponsors who contribute $250 will be listed in the evening’s program and will receive 25 tickets for the evening ($20 face value per ticket, total value $500) which you may sell or distribute to your members and friends at your discretion.
Sponsors (individuals)
Sponsors who contribute $100 will be listed in the evening’s program and will receive 8 tickets for the evening ($20 face value per ticket, total value $160) for use at your discretion.
Advance group sales (individuals and organizations)
Group sales are available to any group purchasing at least 10 tickets and completing the sale by October 1. Group tickets are available at half price (that is, $10 per ticket) as long as the transaction is completed by October 1.
Group sales are handled by James Markiewicz at (410) 905-0492. Checks should be made payable to First Unitarian Church of Baltimore.
Please click here for the full flyer.
|
|
|
|
Clothing Drive
The Poverty and Homelessness Ministry is kicking off a clothing drive for the women at Dayspring, which we are calling "Suits Me Just Fine". As you change your wardrobe over from summer to winter clothing, we urge you to set aside some garments that would be appropriate for women who would be going on job interviews and beginning new jobs. They don't need to be suits: we are looking for casual business-like outfits that will create a good impression. Scarves, shoes, purses and jewelry will also be welcome.
We will also be collecting clean, usable children's clothing for the children who live at Dayspring.
Please bring the clothing to the "Suits Me" table at coffee hour, starting this Sunday. We need a volunteer each week to staff the table, and others to sort and hang the clothing for the event at Dayspring when women will be able to select outfits. Questions? Volunteer to help? Email Barbara Svoboda at svob@comcast.net. |
|
|
|
The Clare Milton Stewardship Award
The Board of Trustees is now taking nominations for the Clare Milton Stewardship Award, given annually to a member of the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore who has demonstrated uncommon devotion to the stewardship of the church and its resources over a period of 20 years or more.
To be eligible for the award, the member must meet the following criteria:
-- Member of the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore for at least 20 years;
-- A consistent record of pledging and financial support of the church (Please note that the amount is not a criterion; consistent support of the church financially to the best of one's ability is);
-- Multiple/sustained leadership positions held, e.g. Board of Trustees service, committee chair, religious education leader;
-- Actively seeks opportunity for services and volunteers for a variety of tasks (even small, unglamorous jobs, such as picking up the trash);
-- Proven responsibility and accountability for his or her actions;
-- Supports the service of others by identifying leadership ability in others and mentoring;
-- Actively involved in the larger community--neighborhood/city/state/national level--in a manner consistent with UU philosophy and principles.
To nominate one or more people who meet the 20-plus year membership requirement (a list of those eligible is attached), please email your nomination to Board Secretary Juliana Bell at julianabell23@gmail.com by Friday October 10, 2014 or mail to Clare Milton Stewardship Award, c/o Juliana Bell, Secretary, First Unitarian Church of Baltimore, 1 West Hamilton Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, to be received no later than Friday October 10, 2014. Please include a short description of why you believe the candidate merits selection for the award, identifying achievements in the categories listed above.
Previous recipients of the award were: Clare Milton, Esther (Teri) & Robert Smith, Lauralee & Richard Humphrey, Christine Beard, Helen Szymkowiak and Dorothy Critcher.
The Board will consider nominations for the award at its October 15th meeting. The winner or the award will be announced from the pulpit.
|
|
|
Our Change for Change Partner for September
Our Change for Change partner during September & October is Gather Baltimore, an innovative program that collects unsold vegetables, fruit and bread from the Baltimore Farmers Market and other sources for redistribution to local meal programs, faith communities and others in need. Gather Baltimore insures this food does not become waste and is made available to financially challenged families in communities where fresh healthy food is not readily accessible.
More information is available at the Social Action Clearinghouse table during Coffee Hour.
|
|
|
|
Spread the Word
about Your
Church Event!
Here's how to submit your items to Happenings, the church calendar and Sunday announcements. Any special formatting will be changed to fit the current format standards in place.
1. CALENDAR ONLY: Click here to complete the online form. (Allow 48 hours for your event to be approved and added to the calendar.)
2. HAPPENINGS AND VOICES FROM THE COMMUNITY: Submit your announcements by emailingoffice@firstunitarian.net, by noon each Tuesday.
3. SUNDAY ANNOUNCEMENTS ONLY: For announcements that you want in the Sunday Order of Service, please email office@firstunitarian.net by 2 p.m. on Wednesday.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
