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We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give.
— Winston Churchill
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Dear <<First Name>>,
Have you forgotten that feeling, that high, that experience of joy and sadness, playing the part, being a messenger, a vessel.
You forgot that there are scientific studies praising the participation in music and art,
The health benefits, the raised white bold cell count, the relaxation response, the breathing,
The healing power of sound, or just the old saying, “singing is good for you.”
As part of the “RE for All” opportunities we would like to offer some musical experiences.
The Choir would like to invite anyone who enjoys singing to join us for three rehearsals before the “Breads of the World” Thanksgiving Service on November 22nd. The rehearsals would be the three Sunday mornings November 8, 15, 22 from 9:30-10:30 (the usual RE for All time) in the Sanctuary. We will be learning "O Sifuni Mungu" -an African setting of "All Creatures of the earth and sky" and "Panis Angelicus" by Cesar Franck. Laura Laing will sing the solo in the Franck.
If you are interested, please contact me at jhouston@ccbcmd.edu or just show up on Sunday morning. (Thanks to Melissa Feliciano for the opening words).
Hope to see you on the 8th!
Jim Houston
Music Director
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Celebration of Life
Upcoming Sunday Services
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November 8
11 a.m.
"Touch the Earth Lightly, Consider the Poor"
Rev. David Carl Olson
Pope Francis circulated a letter to his bishops and to the wider world inviting all people to consider the earth and her future. We think about how climate change affects “the least among us,” and even us.
(“Heart to Heart” discussion at 9:30 a.m.: Nature)
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November 15
11 a.m.
"Embracing the Exile"
Rev. David Carl Olson
A community of transformation reaches out to those who exist on the margins, and express a luxurious welcome to our family and the safety of our sanctuary. In the days before the Transgender Day of Remembrance, we celebrate the lives of all sorts of gender non-conforming people and their culture of daring inquiry and generous inclusion.
(“Heart to Heart” discussion at 9:30 a.m.: Doubt)
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This Week at First Unitarian
Click on the event name to see the complete calendar listing.
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In the Company of Women
New Date & Time
Please join us Friday evening, November 6, at 6 PM in the downstairs classrooms. We will check in and join together in ritual and then you can either continue in fellowship or join the crafting in the parish hall.
Please contact Kathleen at kmfandjmf@gmail.com for more information.
Imprompt-UU Coffee House
Craft Night - 11/6
Join in crafting some cool crafts at First Unitarian Friday night Coffee House—fun for all ages. From 6-9 p.m on November 6, we’ll stitch up some catnip mice for our kitties, create pinecone turkeys and more. Bring a craft plan and materials of your own if you like variety (and some fat, round pinecones.) Contact Linnea Anderson to RSVP: landersonpr@yahoo.com
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Give Pete a Piece of Your Mind!
Do you have ideas about our church’s religious education programs? Things you want to share about how things have run before our Interim DRE, Pete Fontneau joined us? Pete wants to hear your thoughts at one of the upcoming RE Cottage Meetings. You’ll have three dates to choose from:
Sunday, November 15 at 9:30 a.m. in the Parish Hall
Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 p.m. in the downstairs classrooms
Sunday, December 6 at 1:00 p.m. i the downstairs classrooms
These meetings are designed for about a dozen people and will last one hour each. Don’t miss out on your chance to share your thoughts about the adult and children’s RE programs at First Unitarian. Questions? Email Laura Laing atlelaing@gmail.com.
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Become a Tutor
Do you want to make a difference in Baltimore City? Do you believe that education can change lives? If you answered yes to 1 or both of these questions, please consider tutoring 4th graders at the William Paca Elementary School in East Baltimore. The commitment is 1 hour/week after school at 3PM on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays.
For more information, please contact Roberta Van Meter at msvee505@gmail.com.
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Baltimore ADORE:
Save the Date
Baltimore ADORE on October 16 featured a profound sharing of First U participants from the Jubilee Anti-racism training in August at Cedar Lane UU. Kerridwen Henry from Columbia UU gave firsthand updates on Baltimore anti-racism actions. Please contact Kerridwen to join her Google group with regular action announcements: KerridwenH@yahoo.com
Our next ADORE will be a movie screening and discussion, jointly sponsored by First U's Social Action Clearinghouse, of Ira KcKinley's "The Throwaways".
Please join us and bring friends. Look for the potluck link to RSVP, so we know how many will attend.
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RE Committee Meeting
Please join the Religious Education Committee for Children and Youth (RECCY) for its monthly meeting at 7pm on Tuesday, November 10 in the Volunteer Office. Are you interested in helping the children of our congregation grow with the 7 UU principles embedded into their growth as adults? Do you have ideas on how the committee can promote UU values more effectively? Are you interested in teaching? The committee is looking for ideas and caring people to further the sacred work of instilling positive and life-affirming virtues and values. Please join us as we continue our year-long transition work to a volunteer-led Religious Education program.
If you have questions, please contact Michael Brown atrechair@firstunitarian.net.
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Beginnings Class
Beginnings, an orientation to Unitarian Universalism and to the First Unitarian Church of Baltimore is being offered on Sunday, November 15 after coffee hour. The session will run from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. in the first-floor classroom of the Enoch Pratt Parish Hall.
For more information call Nancy Benjamin at 410-235-7338, e-mail membership@firstunitarian.net, or stop by the Welcome Table to sign up.
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Winter Collection for Our Homeless Neighbors
Soon it will be really cold outside and it is time to begin collecting for Our Homeless Neighbors. We are collecting new or gently used items for men and women: click here for the full list. Please bring your donations to the bin at the SAC table. Thanks so much.
Contact info: msvee505@gmail.com.
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Religious Education for All
Two of the adult religious education workshops/discussions are about to end, but there are more great options on the horizon! Beginning November 22, you can drop in on either of these new workshops/discussions.
Pilgrims & Strangers is continuing but with a different bent. This time, Gene will lead a discussion about Ta-nehisi Coates' piece from The Atlantic, “A Case for Reparations", as well as his book, Between the World and Me. Questions? Email Gene Slothour-Hudnall at gene.hudnall@gmail.com.
And if you’re looking for ways to better communicate and relate to those around you, check out Getting Along: Putting the Healthy Congregation tenets to work—everywhere!, led by Laura Laing and others. Families, workplaces, even Mommy Playgroups—they’re all emotional systems with naturally occurring anxiety. We’ll discuss strategies for interpersonal relationships that help these systems run like clockwork, while keeping you happy and healthy, too. Questions? Email Laura Laing at lelaing@gmail.com. (NOTE: This is not the Healthy Congregations workshop, which is offered by district in four intensive sessions. However, we will be learning about and applying some of the tenets from HC in this workshop.
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Our Change for Change partner for November & December
Our Change for Change partner for the months of November and December 2015 is Friends of Dayspring Garden. A vacant lot in East Baltimore is now a thriving garden of lovely flowers and healthy vegetables. It is behind our partner, Dayspring, a residence for women recovering from substance use issues and their children. Many children, youth and adult volunteers from our church have contributed to the garden and participated in events at the garden with the residents and members of the surrounding community.
More information is available during Fellowship Hour at the SAC table.
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Support Your Church When You Shop On Amazon
All you have to do is click here or you can access the link on the church website (scroll down to the bottom of the page and look for the Amazon logo). Any time you buy a product or gift card from Amazon, First Unitarian gets a percentage of the price of your purchase -- at no additional cost to you.
Thank you again for all of your support! |
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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 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.
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