Events for Wednesday, July 9
through Tuesday, July 15
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GATHER BALTIMORE
Opportunity for Gleaning
Gather Baltimore is the volunteer-based program, created by OSI fellow Arthur Gray Morgan, that collects unsold vegetables, fruit, and bread from the Baltimore Farmers’ Market in downtown Baltimore and other sources for redistribution to local meal programs, faith communities, and others in need. Literally tons of food that would otherwise go to waste is reclaimed from markets, farms, and distributors to become part of nourishing meals and snacks in low-income communities and food pantries around Baltimore.
Gather Baltimore also organizes groups to glean fields at area farms and makes the produce available at 'farm stands' in areas of the city where there is little or no access to fresh produce.
Please let us know if you are interested in spending a few hours this summer or fall helping to gather vegetables left in the fields. Besides the obvious benefit to others, you’ll be enjoying fresh country air, exercise, and companionship with fellow pickers. Some fields are gleaned on weekdays and others on weekends. Please contact Karen Bovie at kbovie@gmail.com or Linnea Anderson at landersonpr@yahoo.com with your name and contact information. Indicating an interest does not mean you’ll be expected to show up for every event—we’ll simply make you aware of opportunities and you can sign up or not as your schedule allows. |
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From the Social Action Clearinghouse:
Summer Homeless Neighbors Outreach
Although spring started off cooler than usual, it won't be long before Baltimore's summer heat and humidity impact the lives of our neighbors living in shelters and on the streets. So that First Unitarian can help, please check your closets and dresser drawers for clean used summer clothing. We're especially looking for shorts and tee shirts, white socks and underwear, sunglasses, visors, suntan lotion and packaged lip balm. You can drop off your donations at the SAC table during coffee hour.
On behalf of our homeless neighbors, we thank you for your generosity! |
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Take It All Off This Summer
It is finally happening. We will be removing the carpet on the chancel. The dates will be Thursday, July 10, Friday, July 11, Saturday, July 12 with Saturday, July 19 as a add-on date. In addition to removing the old carpet from the chancel and the candle room, we will also be moving the pulpit and adding a railing to the chancel steps. This is your chance to make our sanctuary more beautiful and useable. What could be more fun?
We will work from 10:00 am to around 3:00 p.m. each day. Please join us when your schedule will allow. Come for the day or for a few hours. Please bring your own gloves. Wear work clothes because this is hot and dirty work. We will have tools, but if you have tools that you like to use, bring them along. Water and snacks will be provided. Please contact Judy Mayer at jamayer@verizon.net to sign up or if you have questions. See you in July! |
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Get your O's Vouchers for Giveaway Days!
You can score a guaranteed win on your next trip to Camden Yards. For every $15 ticket voucher you buy at First Unitarian, the Orioles donate $5 to the church. We received 200 vouchers to sell--if we sell them all, that's $1,000 for the church! These vouchers can be used at all home games except the Yankees, Red Sox and Cardinals series. Each voucher is good for a lower reserve seat or you can use it to upgrade.
Four great give-away games are coming up! Don't miss out!
Wednesday July 9 vs Nationals: EVERYBODY gets a Nick Markakis T-shirt
Wednesday July 30 vs Angels: first 10,000 fans 15 and over get an Orioles tote bag!
Friday August 1 vs Mariners: first 20,000 fans 15 and over get a 60th Anniversary 3/4 sleeve T-shirt
Saturday August 2 vs Mariners: first 10,000 fans 14 and under get a Crush Davis Action Figure!
We are setting a date soon for an outing with Dayspring. You can buy vouchers any time and we will hold them for the game that is selected.
In the meantime, buy vouchers for your family and friends, and enjoy a day at the Yard! Tickets are on sale during coffee hour or you can contact Aubrey in the church office to make your purchase. Play Ball!
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Our Change for Change Partner for June, July, and August
Our Change for Change partner during June, July & August is Boys Hope Girls Hope Baltimore. Boys Hope Girls Hope provides a safe environment and loving support so that academically capable and motivated children-in-need can complete their education and realize their full potential as they grow into adulthood.
More information about Boys Hope Girls Hope is available during coffee hour at the Social Action Clearinghouse table. |
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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 emailing office@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. |
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