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Stay up to date with upcoming events and activities, committees, and access past sermons, newsletters and more on our website: UUMH.NET
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Sunday Services
Please note that our Zoom Sunday Services may be accessed through our website using the following link: HERE
December 24- "Let Us In!" 5:00PM
Special Order of Service E-Blast Bulletin to be sent out Christmas Eve morning. This will include the ZOOM link.
A hybrid service of lessons and special holiday music.
NO SERVICES on December 26th.
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A Christmas Eve Message from Your Reopening Committee
As you know we are presently having a major Covid surge in our local areas. Unfortunately, this is a time of year when we would all like to be together to celebrate the holidays. The upswing in cases is eerily similar to last winters and appears somewhat more serious. There are new variants to worry about and breakthrough cases even in the fully vaccinated and boosted are common.
Our Christmas Eve service at 5:00 PM on 12/24 is a matter of increasing concern. The service will continue to be hybrid as most recent services have been. We are requesting that everyone be extremely cautious as we all try to enjoy Christmas Eve at the service site that makes you most comfortable.
Because of the unknowns we are requesting that those who wish to come to the Sanctuary make a reservation with Robin Hubbard (rlhubbard46@yahoo.com) as we are unsure of the Sanctuary turn out. Please wear masks and socially distance. There will be no service on December 26.
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ANGEL FUND UPDATE!
If you donated to the Angel Fund this year and would like to claim this donation on your taxes, please call Sue Bauer (508-945-3264) for the form the Children's Fund has made available. She will make sure you receive the form.
The shopping is done, the gifts delivered, the elves tired but delighted! Many many thanks to those who donated to this year's Angel Fund. It was a banner year, and we are sure that the whole family will be happy. The Children's Fund is always thrilled with our generosity - this year was no exception! Thanks you so very much from the Angel Fund Elves who had a lot of fun and satisfaction doing our part to make a family's Christmas extra bright.
-Sue Bauer and Mary Parsons
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UUMH Advent Connection Calendar 2021!
Simply Click on the picture to view the calendar :)
In this time of waiting for the newness that is just around the corner, I invite you to join together in a "connections practice" with one another. Every day suggests a way to be present to yourself or others throughout the month of December. May you be blessed by the practice and be a blessing to others as we journey through the holidays together.
-Reverend Tracy
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UUMH Chatham Weekly Bulletin - December 21, 2021
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Attending Christmas Eve Service on Zoom?
Need a Candle Gift Bag delivered?
A gift bag with all you will need to participate from home is available to local members and friends. Please contact Rev. Tracy at arevtracy@gmail.com and she will arrange to have it delivered. Don't be shy! We want everyone to be included in the celebration!
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Reverend Tracy's Availability & Pastoral Care
Rev. Tracy will be on vacation beginning Friday evening, December 24th through Sunday, January 2nd. Please contact a member of the Pastoral Care Team (Sue Bauer, Mary Parsons, Debbie Zahka, or Joan Konopka) for any pastoral emergencies. They will contact Rev. Tracy as needed.
Coffee and Conversation with Rev. Tracy
Coffee and Conversation with Rev. Tracy will begin again in January after Rev. Tracy's vacation.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/94066358282?pwd=ekZZd25QbGZEQVFRY2w3R0had1dCZz09
Meeting ID: 940 6635 8282
Passcode: 461700
To call in, dial 646-876-9923 and use the above-noted Meeting ID and Passcode if prompted.
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Common Read Book Discussion Postponed!
Now is the time to order our January book!
Study begins Sunday, January 9th!
Books To Look At Together
Rev. Tracy would like to offer a few opportunities for study together.
- The June 2021 Report of the UUA Commission on Appraisal entitled, "Unlocking the Power of Covenant" is available and will be discussed in three parts, Sundays, January 9th, 16th, and 23rd, 2022 via Zoom from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
- "The Darkness Divine: A Loving Challenge to My Faith" by the Rev. Dr. Kristin L. Harper uses poetry, prose, and lived experience to explore the challenges of racism for people of color in our faith. Discussions will occur on selected Wednesday mornings beginning in February 2022.
- UUA Common Read "Defund Fear" by Zach Norris explores alternatives to our culture's fear-based approach to change. A Sunday afternoon in the spring will be announced.
- All three selections can be purchased at www.uuabookstore.org and the first two are also available on Kindle.
- Please let Rev. Tracy know if you plan to attend! (arevtracy@gmail.com)
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Nauset Interfaith Association Cultural Awareness Book Drive
Now through January 17th!
"Collecting new, donated books featuring children of color to donate to third grade classroom libraries in the Monomoy and Nauset Regional School Districts. Book list available at our local partner bookstores:
Below the Brine, Rt 28 Harwichport, Brewster Bookstore, 6A Brewster; Footprints, Buzzards Bay, Sea Howl, Main St. Orleans and Where the Sidewalk Ends, Main St. Chatham."
More info can be found at: https://nausetinterfaith.org/
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"Red Tulips"- Jane Eccles
Come one, come all! We are featuring our very own Jane Eccles' fantastic artwork in the Fleck Room on Sundays following our service.
Show title: PASTELS by Jane Eccles
Where: UUMH Fleck Room
When: This Sunday after service
Hours: Can be viewed after service on Sundays (11:30AM - 12:30PM) or by appointment. Contact the artist: jecclesart@aol.com
Note: The artist will be available Sundays during coffee hour to answer questions about her work.
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Meditation Group (ZOOM) - Saturdays, 9:30 AM
“You are not your Body, you have a Body. You do not have a Life, you are Life.”
Join our weekly Meditation Group. Call Joan Konopka for more information at 508-945-2141.
Click on the link below to join.
This link will be used for ALL of the Saturday meetings to follow at 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
- Join Zoom Meeting: HERE
- Meeting ID: 937 1731 3258
- Password 040260
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December Outreach: Our December Outreach, as we enjoy the warmth of family and home, is for Lower Cape Outreach Council, helping those less fortunate than ourselves. Their mission is to "provide comprehensive assistance to those in need of immediate support and to encourage long term self-sufficiency."
More info can be found at their site: https://lcoutreach.org/
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Thank you to all those who provide us with lovely arrangements to make our worship space all the more beautiful!
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If you have a joy or a concern to share with the congregation, please contact Rev. Tracy or a member of the Pastoral Care Team.
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UUMH Weekly Bulletin
- Here's how to submit your materials for the Weekly Bulletin:
- Submit your script by Thursday evening to Sue Bauer: ralphb1234@cs.com.
- Sue will forward your material by Friday noon.
- On your email's subject line, please write "for Weekly Bulletin on Monday (list date or dates)."
- Include your name and contact information in case there is a question.
- Thank You!
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