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The Union Church in Waban
Friday, September 16, 2016
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Bible Discussion Resumes
We will gather at 8:00 in Stacy's study. Coffee and tea will be waiting you as well what is always a thoughtful and nourishing conversation. We will entering into the fifth book of the Hebrew Scriptures, the book of Deuteronomy. All are welcome!
Choir Rehearsal at 9:00 a.m.
Worship at 10:00 a.m.
Don't forget to have your kids bring their back packs to school this Sunday! During the children's time we will be blessing our children and their back packs as embark on a new academic year. Stacy will preach a sermon entitled "Mind the Gap."
Bell Choir Rehearsal at 11.15 a.m.
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This Sunday! - After Church is Mission,
Children, Youth, and Families Fair.
Come chat with Mission and CE church members right after
church outside the Reception Room! See the exciting
plans
for the upcoming year!
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Hear about The Concert Across America To End Gun Violence on 9/25/16.
Learn about our community outreach for all ages with Common Cathedral, the Thanksgiving Community Dinner, Bread for the World, and Russell School.
There are also some new and exciting efforts on the Mission calendar, so come find out, and see if anything piques your interest!
This is also a chance to learn from you! What are your hopes and ideas about mission opportunities this year for you and your family? Let us know!
Connect with members of the Children, Youth, and Families teams, and learn about the events and opportunities coming up!
Register children and youth for Sunday School and Youth Ministry events, and meet members of the teacher teams.
There are so many opportunities for individuals, children, seniors, and families!
FOR KIDS!
Join in DODGEBALL, activities on the stage, and
CUPCAKE DECORATING while parents chat.
We can't wait to see you!
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C
hildren,Youth, and
Family
Ministries
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Youth Kickoff Party Friday, September 23
rd
at 6:00 p.m.
All youth in middle and high school are invited to attend the UCW Youth Ministry Kickoff Party at the church on Friday, September 23 at 6:00 p.m. We will have a cookout, hang out with each other, play games, and hear about the coming year's program. There is no cost, but please bring your own grill item, such as a hamburger patty or chicken. We will provide a small quantity of hot dogs, as well as buns and condiments.
RSVP
to Christy Lang Hearlson at
christiane.lang@gmail.com
or to Amy Feldman at
amy@ucw.org
by September 20
th
. It's going to be great!
Youth Camping Trip: Oct.1
st
and 2
nd
. RSVP DEADLINE THIS WEEK!
Union Church middle and high school youth will be heading for the White Mountains this fall for a great time of camping, hiking, campfires, fall colors, and adventures. We'll depart early Saturday morning, Oct. 1st, and return late afternoon on Sunday, Oct. 2nd (cost approx. $20-30). If you have expressed interest, but not confirmed your attendance, or if would like to join this great trip, please contact Mark Smith
(mark@dogwoodlanefarm.org
) this week.
Coming Up for Kids, Youth and Families
There are many ways for kids and families to come together for fellowship, fun and service. Below are some of the events coming up in the next few weeks. For details about these events and more, please see Children, Youth and Families Fall Calendar, contact Amy at
amy@ucw.org
, or visit us at the Ministries Fair following worship!
Fri., Sept. 23rd, 6-8 p.m.:
Youth Kick-Off Party! (see above announcement)
Sun., Sept. 25th, 5-7 p.m.:
Concert Across America with Movie and Pizza for Kids .
Sat-Sun, Oct. 1st & 2nd :
Youth Camping Trip
Sun, Oct. 16:
Fall Clean-up (Kids and Youth)
SUNDAY SCHOOL REGISTRATION - DUE NEXT SUNDAY!
Registration helps us learn about your children and youth - including any health and other information we need to be sure your child has a safe and great experience. There is a box for registrations in the Crocker Chapel, and forms (including a PayPal option) are also available on the church website. We'll also be available to help you register next week at the Kick-off Fair following worship!
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Adult Education, Fellowship, and Spiritual Formation
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New Bible Study: First Meeting - This Wednesday., Sept. 21
st
, 10:30 a.m.
We will be meeting every other Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. in Stacy's office for six sessions. Using materials from the Massachusetts Bible Society, we will take up a course of study entitled "What is the Bible?" These sessions will give us a broad overview of the Bible, including chapters on how the Bible is organized, how the collection of Books that comprise the Bible were chosen, etc. This will be a great opportunity for all to learn about how these texts that we have come to appreciate as sacred came to be. All are welcome and no previous study or familiarity with the Bible is necessary. If you are interested or would like more information, please be in touch with Pastor Stacy.
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WellSpring - UCW's Women's Group
WellSpring will meet this Wednesday, September 21st, and will focus on the theme of "Home - The Heart's Deep Longing." In our recent Pilgrimage series, this topic generated a lot of responses from among us and is worth exploring further. Please note the following schedule:
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September 21st:
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Check in: Introducing the "Home" series
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October 19th:
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History and Memory: Remembering and reflecting on our beginnings
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November 16th:
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Thanks-giving for our past and present homes
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December 21st
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Celebrating our Heritage, the Church as family, and our Christian genealogy
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We continue to meet on the third Wednesday of the month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Reception Room, starting with a simple meal (food contributions are welcome) followed by quiet reflection, conversation and prayer. Do plan on coming and inviting other women to join us.
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Book Group Resumes in September
First Meeting:
Tuesday, Sept. 27, from 7 - 8:30 p.m.
(Reception Room)
Dear Book Lovers,
Greetings! Time to look forward to another great season of readings and conversation!
The book is LAB GIRL, by Hope Jahren
Suggested by Stacy, the book is a literary mix of memoir and science, with a masterful interweaving of personal memories and the secret lives of plants.
Please bring your suggestions of novels, poetry, drama, essays, non-fiction, etc. that you wish us to read. We are also suggesting that the person who chooses a book will introduce it to the group for discussion.
New faces are always welcome !
Please mark the following meeting dates for the rest of the year (on the last Tuesday of the month): See below ----
September 27 October 25 November 29 December 27
Looking forward to a fun and engaging season for Book Group!
Tom, Stacy and Priscilla
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More Opportunities for Learning, Sharing and Growing
There are many opportunities for learning, sharing
and growing in our faith together at the UnoinChurch.
Please go
here to learn about them, and to get involved.
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Mission
Matters
"Let us love not in word or deed, but in truth and action"
(1 John 3:18)
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WIDER CHURCH MISSION OUTREACH
Russell School Fundraiser
CD release concert featuring River Rock Band as a fundraiser for the music program for the Russell School. The concert will be on Saturday, September 24th 7:30 p.m. in Clark Hall at the Hancock Church in Lexington.
Tickets are $20.
Crop Walk-Eliot Church
10/02/2016, 12:30 PM
Songs of Syria
Fundraiser for the Syrian American Medical Society
11/13/2016 3:00PM - Old South Church, Boston
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(Photo by Nancy Zollers)
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Moral Day of Action
Monday, Sept. 12, 2016
Pastor Stacy joined hundreds of clergy and lay activists on the steps of the State House as part of a nation wide event.
The Higher Ground, Moral Day of Action began in 2013 in North Carolina as Rev. William Barber called upon elected officials to view the issues of our time not through a partisan lens but through a lens of justice.
To read more about this national movement go
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Sun., Sept. 18
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10:00 a.m.
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Worship and Sunday School (Blessing of Backpacks)
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11:15 a.m.
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Bell Choir Rehearsal
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11:30 a.m.
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Mission and Family Fair
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Mon., Sept. 19
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6:00 p.m.
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Retreat Planning
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7:00 p.m.
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Choir Rehearsal
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Tue., Sept. 20
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12:00 p.m.
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Lunch Bunch
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Wed., Sept. 21
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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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Coffee w/Stacy at Starbucks
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6:30 p.m.
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WellSpring Women's Group
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Fri., Sept. 23
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6:00 p.m.
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Youth Fall Kick-Off Party
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Sun., Sept. 25
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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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Worship and Sunday School
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11:15 a.m.
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Bell Choir Rehearsal
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5:00 p.m.
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Concert Across America
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