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Channels
a weekly newsletter
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NEW YEAR: NEW CONNECTIONS
Is your resolution to connect more deeply with your spirituality, your community, to explore the mysteries of the universe, to find support, and to offer love and compassion to others? You can move toward those goals here at First Universalist. Try joining in for:
- Adult Conversation Circles with Rev. Jennifer on First Sundays
- Turning Point: An Exploration of UUism on Second Sundays
- Answering the Big Questions: A Parenting Group on First Sundays
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Gather Dinner
Reserve your spot at Gather to eat, drink, laugh, converse, and enjoy live music. Sign-up during coffee hour this Sunday!
Sunday, January 29
Mid-Year Meeting
Immediately following worship, the mid-year meeting is a fantastic opportunity to find out more what's coming in the months ahead and ask questions. A light lunch will be provided.
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Maine Farm Suppers
This highly anticipated culinary event attracts foodies, local farm supporters, carnivores, vegans, and those who eat gluten-free.
Sunday, March 12
Pi(e) Day
Picture a Venn Diagram; on one side is number-lovers, pie-appreciators on the other, and then the happy overlap on March 14 (3.14). We'll celebrate early, but 'tis the season!
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WORSHIP
Persistence. Grit. Determination. Resolve.
How do these traits relate to the stories we tell ourselves and our spiritual lives?
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NEW BEGINNINGS FOR 2017
As we embrace the new year, we welcome in change. At First Universalist, that means adapting to the needs of this community. With that in mind, here is our schedule going forward:
| Date |
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Program |
| First Sundays |
9:30am |
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| First Sundays |
11:45am |
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| First Sundays |
11:45am |
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| Second Sundays |
9:30am |
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Like all good rules, this one needs an exception. Answering the Big Questions will begin in February, and other programs will occur as follows:
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Time |
Program |
| January 8 |
9:30am |
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| January 15 |
9:30am |
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| January 22 |
11:45am |
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| January 29 |
11:45am |
Games with Senior Youth
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February 11 marks our 8th Maine Farm Supper, and we want YOU to get involved! Although the supper itself is an all-inclusive locally-sourced feast, it's our wonderful First U community working together that MAKES the event.
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SERVE THE HUNGRY
Your help is needed at Preble Street Resource Center. Choose a meaningful New Years resolution, and sign up for a shift to serve a dinner to those in need of a meal.
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YOU ARE THE HOLIDAY MIRACLE
Here, at First Universalist, we see the love you give to others, the space you create to hold one another's joys and sorrows, and the generosity and spirit you entrust to this community. You are the holiday miracle.
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WEATHER CANCELLATION INFORMATION
First Universalist services and event cancellations are announced by 7am on our website
and on WCSH Channel 6 (television station).
PASTORAL EMERGENCIES
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.
ADD YOUR ANNOUNCEMENT TO CHANNELS
To have your church or community event included in this newsletter, please email the information to Gwen Matthews at
gwenatfirstu@gmail.com by Wednesday at 12pm to have it included in that Friday's edition.
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Photos in this email are courtesy of:
Creative Commons via Pixabay.com
Rebecca Rundquist
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Logo and graphics are courtesy of:
The Unitarian Universalist Association
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