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The Union Church in Waban
Inclusive, Child Cherishing, Outreach and Mission Minded
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Weekly Updates - Friday, May 27, 2016
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T
he Union Church in Waban - Annual Meeting
June 5
th
, at 11:30 a.m. in the Vestry.
Please plan on staying after worship on June 5
th
for the annual congregational meeting of The Union Church in Waban. This is a wonderful time to get an over view of all the opportunities for involvement in our beloved community. If you are looking for a way to deepen engagement with UCW please reach out to your nominating committee that consists of Molly Owen-Kiritsy, Sandra DaDalt, Jim MacDonald, Annie Gatewood, Karen Weisgerber and Pastor Stacy.
At the annual meeting we will also vote on the recommendation to call an Associate Pastor for Children, Youth and Family Ministry, review and approve a budget for next year and vote on a slate of those being nominated to serve on Council and Deacons.
In addition, the Council will be bringing to the congregation for consideration two new bodies we are calling PACS (Planning Action Coordination and Support/Strategy). The Christian Education PACS would support and coordinate all the expansive array of programming for our children, youth and families and the Mission/Outreach PACS would support and coordinate all the amazing service opportunities and partnerships that enable us to put our faith in action. If approved, co-leaders of these PACS will also be brought forward for congregational vote.
We are one body and beloved members of it and we are called to serve the world. So we would ask you to consider these words from the Reverend and esteemed theologian Howard Thurman:
"Don't ask what the world needs.
Ask what makes you come alive, and go do it.
Because what the world needs is people who have come alive."
This church thrives because of your energy and involvement.
We hope it is also a place where you come alive!
A preliminary copy of the
2016 Annual Report can be found
HERE
(Please note this is a working document and that a final version will be made available for the annual meeting)
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This Sunday
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Bible Discussion this Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
We are reading the Letter to the Hebrews, one of the epistles in the New Testament. All are welcome.
Sunday Service:
10:00 a.m.
We look forward to sharing part of Memorial Day weekend with you and your children. We will not hold formal Sunday school classes this Sunday. Following Children's time, any child who would like can join others in the playground for some supervised fun together. Those wishing may stay in the sanctuary with their families.
Happy Long Weekend!
Stacy will be our preacher this Sunday and will take us into the Gospel of Luke (7:1-10) where Jesus heals the servant of a Centurion. For our offertory, Bill Merrill will be playing
"How Great Thou Art" Stuart Hine, arr. by Mark Hayes
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Children's Sunday is June 12th
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nd the theme will be Care of Creation, lifting up our care of all things God has created. This is a Sunday for all children to participate in and create worship. Please plan on attending and having your kids participate in this beloved service. It is a highlight of the year and a joy. If you have questions please see Karen Weisgerber.
The service will be followed by our
annual All - Church Picnic. There will
be lots of delicious food, fun games, and
good fellowship. The picnic will take
place
at church this year.
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Music for Children's Sunday
Parents of children who would like to share their musical talents by playing
their instruments on Children's Sunday, June 12th, should contact
I will be contacting the parents today of the children who played last year,
but we may have some more who would like to participate.
No Bell Choir This Sunday Today
There will be no Bell Choir rehearsal this Sunday.
We will resume next Sunday, June 5, at our usual time.
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New Members
We will be receiving new members into our life together on Sunday June 26. If you are interested in joining the church or would like to learn more about this vibrant community of faith, please see Pastor Stacy.
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Fellowship and Spirituality
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May Book Club Selection
Crossing to Safety
by Wallace Stegner
Next meeting Tuesday , May 31 at 7:00 p.m.
In the Reception Room
Tracing the lives, loves, and aspirations of two couples who move between Vermont and Wisconsin, it is a work of quiet majesty, deep compassion, and powerful insight into the alchemy of friendship a
nd marriage. (Goodreads.com)
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All - Church Retreat Planning
Calling all who are interested in helping to plan the next all church retreat. If you think the retreat is a fun and rejuvenating experience, you should try being on the planning team! Seriously! It is a wonderful opportunity to grow in fellowship and faith with your fellow UCWers as we dream of what the retreat could be and then have the joy of realizing that dream together. If you are interested in participating in the planning team, please reach out to Pastor Stacy.
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Russell School Field Day! Friday, June 10
You can join the students at Moakley Field in Dorchester. Everyone is welcome!
What game do you like to play?
Soccer, Softball, Relay, Tennis, Lacrosse, Others.
You can play it at Russell School Field Day! At Field Day you can even run your own station.
Volunteer Help Needed:
We are in need of people to join a station or run stations, especially if they are able to bring their own equipment with them. Help out for an hour or
all day! Volunteers are welcome anytime from 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. See Kevin Johnson (
kjohnson@liberty-global.com
) or Nancy Zollers (
dr.nancy.zollers@gmail.com
) for more information and for details on how to plan your station, or your opportunity to play.
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It is the wonderful time of year when we embark on our annual stewardship
campaign. The theme for this year's retreat was finding rest and renewal and building resiliency. This also seems perfect for the stewardship campaign. My family has
been attending the church since 2004 and I think our leadership, congregation and
overall state of the church are as strong as they have ever been. This was not always
the case and our current circumstances certainly help me find rest.
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For more information on any of the following
offerings,
please cont
act the church
office
at
ucw@ucw.org
,
call (617-527-6221) or visit
www.ucw.org
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Tues, May 31
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5:00 p.m. |
Stewardship call
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7:00 p.m. |
Book Group |
Weds., June 1
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7:30 a.m.
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Prayer Group
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9:00 a.m.
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No Coffee w/Stacy at Starbucks
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6:30 p.m.
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Council
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Sun., June 5
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8:00 a.m.
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Bible Study
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9:00 a.m.
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Choir Rehearsal
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10:00 a.m.
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Sunday Service
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11:30 a.m
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Annual Meeting |
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