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An extraordinary musical worship service
 The weekend of awesome music has arrived. David Smith and many members of the congregation will be singing, playing, and singing some more. Even if you haven't been able to sign up to sing, you should definitely NOT miss the opportunity to come to worship and experience the music.
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 This music-filled service of celebration and spirit will explore ways we can cultivate hope – even when we're feeling hopeless.Note - There is a road race on Sunday at 9:00 am; Exchange Terrace, Kennedy Plaza, Exchange St., Memorial Blvd., South Water, Point St. Bridge, Tockwotten St., and parts of India St. will be closed.
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This Sunday for young people
The David Smith Musical Weekend culminates in a magnificent worship service of Hope.
3/4th, 5/6th, 7th, 8th, and Senior High youth are warmly invited and strongly encouraged to attend the full service with family and friends.
Nursery Pre-K, K, 1st, and 2nd grade small groups will meet in classrooms with teachers.
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SoulSongs community music begins soon
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 Here is an opportunity for youth and adults to have fun singing and playing instruments together. Come to two or more 30-minute rehearsals, plus the performance day warm-up, and sing in worship at the Thanksgiving all-congregation service.
Rehearsals begin Sunday, November 3, at 9:30am and will happen every Sunday in November.
- November 3, 9:30-10 am and 12-12:30 pm
- November 10, 9:30-10 am and 12-12:30 pm
- November 17, 9:30-10 am
- November 24, 9:30-10 am - This rehearsal is required.
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Community Food Share on Monday
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 First U is privileged each month to offer food to neighbors who do not have enough. You are invited to volunteer to help this Monday, October 21.
The Community Food Share Pantry could use help with set up, helping guests shop, helping with clean-up, or with other needed tasks.
The Pantry serves 3:30 - 5:30 pm, but it is helpful if volunteers arrive by 2:00 pm.
For more info about Community Food Share, contact Amy Grant, amyinprovidence@yahoo.com. To volunteer, contact Judy Ortman, judyortman@gmail.com.
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It is not too late to Imagine the Future
There are still two opportunities to gather with other friends and members of First U to have some in-depth conversation about our hopes, dreams, and expectations for our church.
Plan to join us on Thursday, October 24, 7:00 - 9:00 pm or Sunday, October 27, 12 - 2:00 pm. Click here to register.
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Spirit in Life group begins October 23
All are invited to attend an introductory Spirit in Life meeting on Wednesday, October 23 at 1:30, at the church. This group is dedicated to the exploration of our spirituality by sharing in the practice of deep listening and careful speech, and by offering an opportunity to reflect on times and events which heighten our sense of the spirit within us. We consider what we think it means to be human as we live our relationships with our families, our community, and in society.
If you would like more information, or are interested in joining, contact Rick Richards, rickarichards@gmail.com Pat Gifford, pgiffordmd@gmail.com or Ellie Sardoni crescenzio4@gmail.com.
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Why join the choir?
by Beth Armstrong, Sabbatical Music Director
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 I heard recently about a church choir director who, when asked by a long-time congregant if he could join the choir the first of January, told him, "No - wait until next September." Leaving aside all the red flags this incident raised for me as a choral director, it made me reflect on the purpose and mission of a church choir.
A membership committee member, upon meeting a new member of a church, was heard to suggest, "It's a large church. Best to find a small group within it and put your focus there." In other words, in some way, join a small group ministry. The key word being ministry.
What is a church choir if not a small group ministry? The choir contributes a great deal to a worship service, but they also derive a kind of deep satisfaction that is unique to them. They get out of it more than they give. For me, music is worship; the beauty of music is a manifestation of the Holy. To sing in a choir is to pray twice. And for me, this fall, it has been a joy to help facilitate this particular small group ministry. |
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Meetings, Events This Week
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Saturday, October 19
David Smith rehearsal - 8:30 - 4:30
Please note - The Meeting House is being used on Saturday for a Brown University event; there will be NO Parking in the church parking lot...
Sunday, October 20
It is important to know that today's service will run longer than usual; all after-worship events will begin once the worship service has finished.
Worship service – 10:30 pm
Newcomers' Cafe – 12 noon
Atrium Bookstore – 12 noon
Women's Alliance Coffee Sales – 12 noon
Food Shuttle - 12 noon
Partner Church event - 12:15 pm
Mentor orientation - 12:15 pm
Campus UUs – 5:00 pm
UU Men - 7:00 pm
Monday, October 21
Community Food Share Pantry - 3:30 - 5:30 pm
Zendo – 7:00 pm
Harry Potter - 7:15 pm
Tuesday, October 22
Knitting for a Better World - 7:00 pm
Tai Chi - 7:00 pm
ReImagining Religion - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, October 23
Spirit in Life - 1:30 pm
Thursday, October 24
Imagine the Future - 7:00 pm
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Every Tuesday at noon
Deadline for submitting materials for each Thursday's First U Times is noon on Tuesday at the latest. Even earlier is better. Submit your article and photo or graphic to Nancy Forsstrom at admin@firstunitarianprov.org.
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Sunday, November 3
SoulSongs rehearsals begin
Friday, November 8
Art Reception and Parish House Pot Luck
Program by the World Affairs Committee
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