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a weekly newsletter
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ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO PRINT
Hot off the presses - but no inky finger smudges - just good old fashioned pre-post-truth journalism delivered by the
Financial Times of First U
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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 about all the exciting happenings in the coming in the months ahead. 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
What is the story we tell ourselves about our lives, our community, and our nation about the civil rights movements in our country?
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seeking our truths.
nurturing our spirits.
standing of the side of love.
creating peace.
welcoming all.
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WOMEN'S RIGHTS ARE HUMAN RIGHTS 
Kate Sarton & Threads Worldwide invite women for a worshipful opportunity of inspiration and connection on January 18 at 7pm. Following a time of reflection and meditation, Kate will present on a commercial project that sells jewelry made by women all over the world.
A Human Rights March on Augusta, supporting women's rights, civil liberties, and protection of the planet, will take place on January 21.
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SEEKERS, FRIENDS, MEMBERS 
During those first few connections you have with our church, you are a seeker - searching for meaning, connection, hope. We, in turn, seek to welcome you: your whole self, with all your truths and your doubts, your worries and your dreams. After you've entered, you
become a friend who can participate fully in church life in the ways that call to you.
When friends decide to join in membership, they become part of this vital, liberating institution that stands for the worth and dignity of all people, the health of our planet, and the conscious care of our neighbors.
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February 11 marks our 8th Maine Farm Supper, and we want YOU to get involved! Although the supper itself is a great locally-sourced feast, it's our wonderful First U community working together that MAKES the event.
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PROGRAM UPDATES FOR 2017
Here are some updates to our programming schedule going forward:
| Date |
Time |
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. January's schedule:
| Date |
Time |
Program |
| January 15 |
9:30am |
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| January 22 |
11:45am |
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| January 29 |
11:45am |
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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:
Sarah Witte,
Kai Fast, Cindy Guernsey, &
The Unitarian Universalist Association
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