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Channels
a weekly newsletter
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SOULFUL SOLSTICE SERVICE
Our earth-centered, multi-generational, participatory service on the cycles of our world through darkness and light is on
Sunday, December 18 at 4pm
. There will be no morning service.
We're happy to announce that there will be a labyrinth walk as part of the service again this year. Please be prepared to wait for just a short time for your opportunity to walk the labyrinth.
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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 features an all-ages participatory worship service and has a fun, festive atmosphere that includes activities such as ornament-making, singing in a pick-up choir, decorating the Sanctuary, meditation, acting in a Christmas skit, and making treats.
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In recognition of the imminent arrival of the longest night, we'll gather in the dark of the evening for this earth-centered, multi-generational service and candle lit labrynith walk. Please note there will be no morning services.
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Services
This Christmas Eve we offer two joyous holiday celebrations: an early service at 6:30pm for children, families, and those who enjoy more active worship, along with a quieter, meditative, and musical service at 10:30pm.
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WORSHIP 
Choose your own brand of festive cheer this Sunday in a participatory worship service: sing, bake, meditate, decorate, create, act, or green our Sanctuary. All ages will join together in this unique multi-generational service.
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE HOLIDAY CHEER!
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, donated and helped organize the
Holiday Fair this year. It would never have
happened without so many people offering their help. It is a pleasure to be part of such a wonderful community! - Dorothy, Janice, and Phyllis
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JUSTICE WORK: WELCOMING NEW MAINERS
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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.
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To have your announcement included in Channels, please send an email to Gwen Matthews at
gwenatfirstu@gmail.com by Wednesday at 12pm.
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Photos in this email are courtesy of:
Creative Commons via Pixabay.com
Steve Thomas
Gwen Matthews
Rev. Jennifer Emrich
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Logo and graphics are courtesy of:
The Unitarian Universalist Association
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