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In Search of Harmony
Sermon by Josh Hyman
Notes of the External, the Internal, and the Eternal.
Josh joined First Unitarian last year. He seeks moments of magic in the rushing rapids of the daily muddle. He lives with his lovely family in Pawtucket..
Music by Sally Racket
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Community Food Share Pantry
The 3rd Monday of each month, First U hosts the efforts of the Community Food Share Pantry; our next day is July 15. There are always opportunities to volunteer, and volunteers are sometimes needed on other days as well. Those in need of food come to shop, 3:30 - 5:30 pm.
Contact Amy Grant, amyinprovidence@yahoo.com for more info or Judy Ortman, jbortman@aol.com if you can offer some time. |
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Highlight from General Assembly
From the Commission on Institutional Change...
How does "The Power of We" deepen our faith as a source of liberation and transformation for all?
Together we build a common vocabulary, share perspectives on institutional and cultural barriers to diversity, equity and inclusion, and share our stories as part of the Commission's work.
For more resources related to the Commission's work, click here.
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Church office to close two weeks in July
Our office staff needs a break! While they take some much-deserved time off, the church office will be closed the two weeks of July 22 and 29. The office will re-open and the staff will return on Monday, August 5.
During this time, Sunday services and evening meetings will go on as scheduled.
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First U participates in "Close the Camps" Protest
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Several members of First U were joined by members of the Unitarian churches in South County and Franklin, MA for a protest at the Wyatt Detention Center in Central Falls on July 2.
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Summer contact for pastoral care needs
If you have a pastoral care need while Rev. Liz is away, please contact Church Administrator Nancy Forsstrom at admin@firstunitarianprov.org or phone 401-421-7970. We have multiple people on call to help, including our former intern, Kevin Carson, and members of our Lay Ministry team.
Rev. Liz is taking her study time and vacation through August. She will not monitor her church email while she is away. Feel free to contact Nancy if you would like to get on Rev. Liz's calendar for the fall, or if you have any questions.
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Benevolent Street Zendo
Mondays at 7:00pm (Auditorium)
If you have never attended, please arrive at 6:45pm for a brief orientation. Call or text Cindy Bapties (401.573.0881) for more information.
Tai Chi
Tuesdays at 7:00pm (Auditorium)
Make the connection between mind, body, and spirit in a manner that embodies the concepts of Taoist philosophy with the practice of an old internal martial art. First-timers can meet Al Tringali in the Auditorium for some orientation at 6:45.
Knitting for a Better World
Tuesdays at 7:00pm (Resource Room)
Not limited to knitting, and drop-ins are welcome! Contact: katherine.ahlquist@gmail.com
Innate Wisdom and Compassion Meditation
7:00pm on Tuesdays
A weekly drop-in guided meditation adapted from Tibetan Buddhism. Contact: Ken Bent: kenbent@cox.net
Re-Imagining Religion
2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 7:00pm (Haynes Room)
Discussion around recent scholarship and new developments in the study of religion.
Contact: Tom Hall, twh2nd@aol.com
Loaves and Fishes
1st Tuesdays of each month, 11am to 7pm
Food Pantry
3rd Monday of each month at 2pm for volunteers; 3:30-5:30 if you need food
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