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Theme-Based Ministry at Bell Street Chapel
This year at Bell Street we have organized the program year into monthly themes. This means that each month we will explore a particular theme in worship, religious education, and other aspects of church life.
Every month will focus on a different religious or spiritual theme, and we will explore these areas through a Unitarian Universalist lens.
The newsletter will include weekly questions (called "Possible Ponderings") to consider and engage as an individual, a family, or in other aspects of our lives outside of church. Check out this month's questions in the section below.
Themes for the year include:
November - Story
December - Presence
January - Prophecy
February - Identity
March - Risk
April - Transformation
May - Embodiment
June - Resiliency
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Possible Ponderings
November 6 - 12: What current cultural or political “story” strikes you as dangerous? How might you step up your commitment and efforts to challenge that dangerously false story? How might you double down on making sure that the true story is known?
November 13 - 19: Who do you tell your secret stories to? If the answer is “no one,” might it be time to find someone? (“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.” ~ Maya Angelou)
November 20 - 26: When has re-telling or re-writing your story healed or saved you? How might re-examining or re-telling a part of your story offer you healing right now?
November 27 - December 3: What stories did your “elders” pass down to you? Have you cared for them and passed them on as those elders hoped?
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Potluck and Movie Night (Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War)
Parish House, 3 Bell Street, Providence
Friday, November 4th @ 6pm
Sign up in Eddy Hall to attend a screening of the documentary accounting the daring rescue mission before World War II. Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a Unitarian minister and his wife (from Massachusetts), left their children behind and committed to multiple life-threatening missions in Europe to save people from the rise of the Nazi party.
We will share a meal together, watch the film, and engage in discussion.
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Election Eve Service
Monday, November 7th
6pm
Are you feeling anxious or worried about the upcoming election?
Looking to gather with others for some time of reflection and community?
Join us for a brief worship service, we will sing together, sit together, and have some time for reflection & sharing on the eve of this important election day.
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ATTENTION ALL BAKERS:
APPLE PIE THROWDOWN - Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016
To enter a pie: Please provide 2 individual – 8″ pies in a disposable aluminum pie plate.
The first pie will be used for anonymous tasting by our judges. The second pie we will be raffled off.
The winner will be declared: Apple pie King or Queen!
There will be pie plates available on Sunday, November 6th for bakers to use for their entries.
Judges:
If you would like to be a taster/judge the cost is $5.00.
As a judge your $5 buys you pie samples and 1 raffle ticket.
After you have sampled the field and made your selection for the best Apple Pie, you will then place your ticket into the container belonging to your choice for the winning pie.
Bonus: Once you have placed your raffle ticket into the container that belongs to your favorite Apple Pie , your ticket will also give you an opportunity to win that very apple pie in which you have chosen superior.
Any questions can be sent to Beth Grossi @ eagrossi@gmail.com
Please come and put your best pie forward and enjoy our common BSC community!
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Upcoming Events
Friday, November 4th @ 6pm: Potluck and Movie Night (Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War)
Sign up in Eddy Hall to attend a screening of the documentary accounting the daring rescue mission before World War II. Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a Unitarian minister and his wife (from Massachusetts), left their children behind and committed to multiple life-threatening missions in Europe to save people from the rise of the Nazi party.
We will share a meal together, watch the film, and engage in discussion.
Sunday, November 6th at 11:30am: First Sunday Potluck
Bring a dish to share when we gather in community and fellowship for our monthly potluck meal!
Sunday, November 6th at 1-3pm: Barn Dance – Bring your friends and family over to Eddy Hall for a night that is sure to be filled with fun and fellowship. $10.00 suggested donation will support Bell Street & our Social Justice Activism.
Monday, November 7th at 6pm: Election Eve Service Are you feeling anxious or worried about the upcoming election? Looking to gather with others for some time of reflection and community? Join us for a brief worship service. We will sing together, sit together, and have some time for reflection and sharing on the eve of this important election day.
Sunday, November 13th: Memorial service for Doug Elliott immediately following our worship service, we will hold a service of remembrance for Doug Elliott who died on August 17, 2016. The service will take place in the sanctuary and all are invited to attend. Following the service we will share food and fellowship downstairs in Eddy Hall for our Apple Pie Throw-down, which we know Doug would have loved!
Sunday, November 13th: Apple Pie Throw-Down
Calling all pie makers...Calling all Bell Street Supporters!
All bakers must create 2 identical pies. Pie plates will be available for pick-up the week before on Sunday Nov. 6 th after the worship service. If you would like to be a judge for the Throw-down, there is a $5 fee, this will buy your pie samples and give you a raffle ticket to submit for a chance to win your favorite bakers second pie. All others please feel free to come out and support Bell Street while enjoying what is sure to be sweet time. Any questions can be sent to Beth Grossi @ eagrossi@gmail.com
Sunday, November 20th: Thanksgiving Potluck
Join us for a festive celebration of gratitude for this community and congregation at Bell Street Chapel. Sign up sheet for dishes to bring is in Eddy Hall. For more information please contact Ellen Kellner or Beth Grossi for more information.
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Enjoy coffee hour? Want to make sure it continues to happen?
Join our Coffee Crew!!!
Still looking for "coffee crew" volunteers to help with coffee hour set-up and clean-up!
Most of the ambitious folks who have signed up to help are under the age of 10; we need some more folks with a few more years under their belt to help out our young folks (we'd like to see at least 2 people signed up for each week).
Minimal work is required, but necessary if we want to keep coffee and conversation going after service each week.
You will be provided with a procedures sheet to help you and there are always other hands around if you have questions.
Coffee Crew Schedule:
Nov. 6th: John Gallagher
Nov. 13th: Cindy & Kathy
Nov. 20th:
Nov. 27th:
Dec. 4th:
Dec. 11th:
Dec. 18th:
Dec. 25th:
Jan. 1st:
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November Worship Schedule
Sunday, November 6th: A Story of Hope, Rev. Margaret L. Weis
Monday, November 7th: Election Eve Service, Rev. Margaret L. Weis
Are you feeling anxious or worried about the upcoming election? Looking to gather with others for some time of reflection and community? Join us for a brief worship service. We will sing together, sit together, and have some time for reflection and sharing on the eve of this important election day.
Sunday, November 13th: A Story of Belonging, Rev. Margaret L. Weis
Sunday, November 20th: A Story of Yearning: A Multigenerational Thanksgiving Service, Rev. Margaret L. Weis
Join us for a service of gratitude and community where we will bless the coats we've gathered this fall and give thanks for the blessings in our lives.
Sunday, November 27th: A Story of Giving, Rev. Margaret L. Weis
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