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WORSHIP
 THIS SUNDAY: MARCH 19
This Sunday we continue our worship theme of Inner Landscape and our all-church OWL with the worship topic - Cutting the Tension: True Identity in an Age of Boxes.
THIS SUNDAY'S SCHEDULE
Program
Time
Location
Letter Writing Clinic
Editing, strategizing, writing
9:30am
Gathering Room
Worship
Gender & Identity
10:30am
Sanctuary
Children's Chapel
OWL: Our Bodies
10:30am
Begin in Sanctuary
(to Children's Chapel)
Junior Youth
OWL: 
10:30am
Common Room
Coffee Hour
Coffee, Tea, Conversation
11:30am Gathering Room
2017 ANNUAL CAMPAIGN
We are SO close!  60 families have jumped in to support our values and programs with $105,000! Thank you!
We're still waiting to hear from 30 families - and all we are looking for is $20,000. We would reach our goal if many of these commitments are in the low hundreds, and just a few over $1,000.
We are SO close - your pledge matters! Won't you jump in with us?

UPCOMING EVENTS
Saturday, March 18 at 7pm
Murder Mystery Cafe
& The Princess & The Frog
A New Orleans themed whodunit mystery complete with NOLA treats to support our senior youth's mission trip.  Tickets are available at the door: $15/murder mystery, $5/children's movie & games.
Learn More         RSVP

Sunday, March 19 at 9:30am
Letter Writing Clinic
Chat about editorials, writing to legislators, and sharing resources.

Friday, March 24 at 7pm
Darlin' Corey Performs
This local bluegrass band kicks off the Spring Concert Series.
Learn More        RSVP

Sunday, April 2 at 10:30am
Worship with Senior Youth
Our senior youth group will be joining worship to help us focus on being a Welcoming Congregation.

Sunday, April 8 at 6:30pm
Heart in Hand Gala
Out-of-this-world food and a live auction. Seating is by reservation only. $75/plate donation. 

Friday, April 14 at 7pm
Eli Gilbert & Friends Perform
This Boston-based bluegrass band joins our Spring Concert Series.

Sunday, April 16 at 10:30am
Easter Sunday
Don't miss the Maple Syrup Communion!
HEART IN HAND GALA ON SATURDAY, APRIL 8
This space limited, reservation only, fabulous dinner is available to those who are able to donate an extra $75 to church. Enjoy delicious food, select wines and other beverages, and an outpouring of gratitude. Live auction to follow dinner.
HELP US OPEN OUR DOORS
We are looking for volunteers to join our team! By renting our beautiful space, we could earn thousands of dollars for our church. Learn how you can help make our space great to rent!
UU HERITAGE WALKING TOUR OF BOSTON, MA ON APRIL 30
Our congregation has a special opportunity to explore our UU roots as we are lead around Boston, MA by Harvard Divinity school students. Sign-up to reserve your spot.
GENTLY LOVED AND WORTHY OF SHARING
childrens-bookshelf.jpgIf you have a book that moved you think of sharing it via our Little Free Library. Bring your book, leave it on the LFL shelves. If you see a book you would like to read, take it. Our collection will be ever-evolving just the way we are.
HELP SERVE DINNER AT PREBLE STREET
food.jpg Volunteers are needed to help serve dinner at Preble Street on the first Tuesday of each month.
ALL CHURCH OWL AT FIRST U
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a comprehensive sexuality education program for all ages, and one of the incredible outreach efforts of our faith!  We will be highlighting our beliefs about human relationships and sexual health throughout March and April, and all ages will be participating.
Can't get enough OWL? Want to learn more about current political issues, science, and personal stories around human sexuality, gender identity? During March and April watch this space for articles, videos, and more.
Audio (listen online or download as a podcast):
The Moth (true stories): Lesbian Babymaking 101
The Moth (true stories), a Dad's love for his child: In His Own Skin

Videos (watch online):
COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Saturday morning yoga class at the Church is canceled for this Saturday, March 18th only.  Classes resume next Saturday, March 25 at 10 AM.  Sorry for any inconvenience.
Contact: Lois Howlett at 847-3055.
Purchase a Fight Hunger shopping bag at Yarmouth Hannafords in March - $0.25 from each purchase will go to support Yarmouth's Food Pantry. 
cheese-wheel.jpg Yarmouth Food Pantry has USDA food boxes available for seniors 50+. If you need assistance in getting to the Food Pantry, First U's Caring Connection can confidentially help with rides.
Douglas C. Bennett, a UN observer for the Society of Friends and former college professor and president, will speak on "How Do We Build Peace?" at OceanView's Lunt Auditorium, on Sat., March 18, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. Cost: $20/person. Lunch is provided.
Join fellow Unitarian Universalists at the New England Regional Assembly to worship, sing, learn, and meet new UUs. The Regional Assembly will be held in Woburn, MA on April 21-22. 
The First Universalist Church of Yarmouth is a  Welcoming Congregation .

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.

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