Channels
a weekly newsletter
HOLIDAY FAIR SILENT AUCTION
Our silent auction needs more items!
Please c onsider what you could contribute:  your camp or condo for a weekend, fishing cruise or boat ride,  tickets to a performance, carpentry help, organizing assistance, a professional massage. 
What special talent do you have that someone would love to bid on? Your expertise can support your church!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, December 3 
Evergreen Holiday Fair
Our craft fair, sweet treats, winter themed activities and crafts for children, workshop for adults, auction, and hot soup lunch all return this year.
Learn More        Silent Auction  

Thursday, December 8
Q&A with the Minister
This event is especially for newcomers to First U! From 5:30pm-7:00pm, get the opportunity to ask your questions, learn more about First U and Unitarian Universalism, and enjoy some appetizers. There will be food, crafts, and games for children, too!
December 11, 9:30am
Individualism v. Individuality
How can we maintain our individuality and come together to create Beloved Community? Our Turning Point session tackles the false prophet of individualism while celebrating the concept of individuality. 

December 11, 10:30am
Festival Sunday
This special Sunday participatory worship service has a fun, festive atmosphere and includes the option to participate in activities like a pick-up choir, decorating the Sanctuary, and making treats - this is an all-ages service!
SMALL GROUPS: FRIENDSHIP & SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION
Here at First U one of the best ways to make friends and have spiritual discussions is to join an official Small GroupIf you would like to be  placed in an on-going small group or be  part of this year's brand new small group,  please email the church office and let us know of your interest: office@uuyarmouth.org

Have questions about Small Group Ministry and why you should give it a try?  Great! email Rev. Jennifer:  revjemryq@gmail.com

WORSHIP
Are you ready to Stand on the Side of Love? Answer the call of community this Sunday with the Health Congregation Team. 
OUR PROGRAMS: SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2016
Each Sunday at First Universalist there are opportunities for people of all ages to worship, explore, be challenged, connect, and renew.
11:30am - Coffee Hour
Please note: There will be no Adult Conversation Circles this Sunday.
A PLACE IN THE CHOIR
How can we lift our voices, express our UU principles, and contribute to worship?  Come sing! 
Practice every Thursday 6:30-8:00pm, and participate in Worship about 2 Sundays a month. No auditions and you're welcome to just 'give it a try!'
JUSTICE WORK: WELCOMING NEW MAINERS
For Unitarian Universalists, putting our faith into action is one important way that we live our values. First Universalist is deeply committed to welcoming New Mainers, refugees and asylum-seekers, to our state.  Please join in our efforts:
If you are experiencing a crisis, including needing a hospital visit, you may call Rev. Jennifer on her cellphone: 207.356.1467 any time. Please note that Friday and Saturdays are typically her days off - Rev. Jennifer does not check email on these days, but will answer any crisis or emergency calls.

To have your announcement included in Channels, please send an email to Gwen Matthews at gwenatfirstu@gmail.com by Wednesday at 12pm.
Photos in this email are courtesy of:  
Creative Commons via Pixabay.com
Steve Thomas
Gwen Matthews
Rev. Jennifer Emrich
Logo and graphics are courtesy of: 
Sarah Witte
Kai Fast
The Unitarian Universalist Association