A photo, a piece of jewelry, a seashell. Something that reminds you of the person who has died. Bring it with you to worship this Sunday, and help us create our altar.
This Sunday we'll be lifting up our saints - people who have died but are still with us in their impact on us, the example they set, and in our memories. This annual day of remembrance is an opportunity for us to reflect on the people who have blessed us, as well as what kind of a legacy we want to leave when we die. It's also an opportunity to face head-on the reality of loss and grief. Our culture tends to compartmentalize death, and shy away from grief. Those who are then "walking through the shadow of death" often feel more isolated. This Sunday we'll reflect a bit on death and grief, while also encountering the comfort of the communion table.
Please bring your photo or memento with you to worship to add to the communion table. You won't have to say anything about it, and you can take it home with you. We'll have communion with our saints.
Peace,
Rev. Cindy
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Worship
Sunday, November 5, 9:30 am
With gratitude for all of those who have gone before us, this Sunday we will share the Communion meal with those who are beside us right now. We will remember the saints who have blessed us - family, friends, and congregation members who have died but left a mark on our hearts. We will lift up names in worship; please pass along any names you would like lifted up to Rev. Cindy. You are also invited to bring a memento with you to place on the altar. It could be a photo of one of your "saints", or something that reminds you of them. Don't worry, you won't have to speak in public, and you can take your object home that day. We just want to feel the saints with us in our sanctuary. Don't forget to turn your clocks back!
Sermons
Worship Bulletins
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Spiritual Nuture
Join us for Spiritual Nurture programming this Sunday and in the weeks ahead!
- Nursery (up through first grade) in the Vestry
during the whole service
- Elementary with Rob in the Pipe Room after the Word for All Ages
- Middle School with Paul in Fellowship Hall after the Word for All Ages.
Next week (11/12) middle schoolers will stay in worship to hear about the mission trip.
Don't forget the Children's Corner in the sanctuary anytime kids need their own place to hang out.
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Nursery Staff Change
Sadly, our nursery attendant, Eliza, is helping a family member with an illness and is no longer available on Sundays. We are actively interviewing replacements. Meanwhile, our teens are helping out in the nursery. Big thanks to Emmy for serving this Sunday!
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Silent Auction Has Something for Everyone!
Won't homemade soup be delicious on a cold winter night! Or would you rather curl up under a down comforter or a handmade afghan? If you're a sports enthusiast, would you like new ski goggles, a red LED tail light to keep you safe on your bike, or maybe Bruins tickets? How about a Boogie Board, Makey Makey, Teeter Popper or other items that stimulate the imagination and creativity of kids of all ages? These and many more unique items await you at this year's Silent Auction! We have beautiful photographs, jewelry, Christmas decorations, services as varied as our church family, and many, many more. Be sure to check out the Auction booklet, available next Sunday, November 12th.
And if you would like to donate, there is still time! We need over 200 items to meet our goals. Sign up on the poster in the Gathering Room to give a gift or service that matches your interests! If you prefer, contact Mary Anne Vogel to donate money (978-263-8957 or
[email protected] ) and the Silent Auction elves will shop for you. Please let us know what you want to donate by November 9
th so your gift can be included in the Auction Booklet. Thank you so much!
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Christmas Fair Ornament Table
Christmas Ornament Table Seeking People Make Items for Merrie Christmas Fair
The Christmas Fair Ornament Table co-chairs have pulled together a variety of new and delightful ornaments and house decorations to make for the 2017 Merrie Christmas Fair. However, we need your help in making these items between now and the Fair on November 18. No previous experience required.
Below is the schedule of Ornament Table workshops that we have planned so far. We are hosting a variety of dates and times this year to make it easier for some folks to attend. Hope you can join us for one (or all). Of course items can be made at home as well.
If you would like to help to make items at a workshop or work on something at home, please contact either Gloria Roe 978-264-0052 (
[email protected]) or Linda Morse at 978-266-2836 or Connie Brown at 978-391-4854. Monetary contributions would be greatly appreciated to defray expenses for materials.
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Jewelry Table Donations
The Jewelry table is once again looking for donations of jewelry and accessories for the Christmas Fair. Any and all donations of jewelry are much appreciated. You may leave your donations in the basket provided in the Gathering Room or call Mary Rohwer (978-263-3944) or Denise Parkes (978-365-2403) for pickup or with any questions.
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Remember Your Attic Treasures!
Instead of having a yard sale this year, why not donate your unwanted items to Attic Treasures for this year's Merrie Christmas Faire? Let's repeat our success of last year!
We can only accept goods that are in clean, working condition and free of mold or mildew. Household goods, kitchen ware, small appliances, electronics, toys, games, sporting goods, linens, office supplies & equipment, tools, and luggage are all welcome.
Some of the things we cannot take include clothing, shoes, curtain hardware, used pet items, and medical equipment.
Unfortunately, we are not able to take or store any items in advance this year.
Drop off is in the UCCB Vestry beginning Sunday, Nov 12 and throughout the week leading up to the fair. Please get your donations to us by Friday, Nov 17 at 12:00 noon.
Any gasoline powered equipment or other items that give off fumes must be left outside, near the back door of Fellowship Hall.
We will need lots of volunteers to help us with table set-up on Thursday @4:00 and on Friday to help with sorting and arranging. If you have any questions, please call Gregg Hamlin at 978-855-0460.
We look forward to receiving your Treasures!
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ALL SAINTS SERVICE NOV. 5
On Nov. 5 we will remember the saints who have blessed us - family, friends, congregation members who have died but left a mark on our hearts. We will lift up names in worship; please pass along any names you would like lifted up to Rev. Cindy. You are also invited to bring a memento with you to place on the altar. It could be a photo of one of your "saints", or something that reminds you of them. Don't worry, you won't have to speak in public, and you can take your object home that day. We just want to feel the saints with us in our sanctuary.
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Senior High Mission Trip Stockholder's Reception
Join us on Sunday, November 12th in Fellowship Hall after service for our Mission Trip Stockholder's reception to celebrate our Senior High Mission Trip participants! Come and enjoy lunch while listening to our youth recall memories and share a slide show from their Summer 2017 Mission Trip to Rutland, VT.
RSVP to [email protected] if you are able to join us by Wednesday, November 8th.
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Family Folk Chorale sings James Taylor Songs
Sunday, Nov. 12th, 3 pm, Arlington Town Hall
A highlight of my summer was going to the James Taylor/Bonnie Raitt concert at Fenway.
It was a beautiful summer night, I knew the words to every song, the love in the stadium
made everything and every-one glow. Literally! I was filled with joy, floated out of the stadium and the joy carried me for days. It won't be Fenway, but we will do our best to recreate the joy, and the love.
Come sing-along with us (Channing & I are singing in this intergenerational chorus, and Taylor is on trumpet for one or two numbers) I have $12
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Coping with the Holidays!
The trouble with the holidays is not the holidays themselves, per se! It's more everything that surrounds the holidays.Please join us for a presentation by Mara Briere, MA, CFLE, Founder and President of Grow A Strong Family, Inc. (
www.GrowAStrongFamily.org). Mara will provide tips and strategies for family members on how to make the holidays more enjoyable. Please join us, Wednesday, November 1st at from 7:00-8:00PM at The Edinburg Center, 205 Burlington Road, Bedford, MA. RSVP to Janet at [email protected] or 781-761-5287.
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