No matter who you are, or where you are on life's journey,
you are welcome here.
December 29, 2017

 
 
Everything has been unwrapped.  Some things have even been returned.
Family has gone back home.  The silence is loud.
The food was delicious.  Leftovers even better.
Christmas is over.  But the Christ child is still here:
in your words, your actions, your attitude.
May Jesus be born in us today,
and every day,
all over again.
 
Peace,

Rev. Cindy

 
Worship  

Sunday, December 31, 9:30 am

On this New Year's Eve day, we'll make some resolutions for 2018.  No weight loss, house cleaning, or new job resolutions allowed.  Nursery attendant Jen B. will be with preschool and elementary kids in the Gathering Room.  
 
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Spiritual Nurture
 
This Sunday there is no Sunday School, but Nursery attendant Jen B. will hang out with preschool and elementary kids in the Gathering Room.   
   
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A Sweet! Circle Winter Social for youth and young adults   
Jan 5 at 6:00 pm
 
All high school youth and young adults are invited to gather in the spirit of Ernie Fournier. Let's get together to chat, have fun, bring your favorite board or card game...and bring a donation for the Worcester Fellowship, a church by and for people currently or formerly unhoused.  Some of you might recall visiting the church. They are in need of:
     New men's underwear (briefs sizes medium and large)
     New men's undershirts (sizes medium and large)
     New women's underwear (sizes small, medium and large)
     New women's personal hygiene products
 
When? Friday, January 5, from 6 till 8:30 pm in the Gathering Room at UCCB.  
Spread the word to current and past mission trippers. Bring old and new friends. Everyone is welcome.  We will provide plenty of food and beverages.
See you soon! Questions? Contact Lisa Pearson, [email protected]; (978) 929-9329
 
 

Adult Mission Trip
July 15-20th, 2018
 
You are invited to join us on our fourth Adult Mission Trip to Cherryfield, Maine, where we work in partnership with the Maine Seacoast Mission. Last summer's trip was another resounding success and we are excited to be making a return trip. We'd love to have you join us! Maine Seacoast Mission was started in 1905 by two brothers who were both pastors who realized that the spiritual needs of the island residents of far Downeast Maine were not being met. Today Maine Seacoast Mission's focus includes rural education and healthcare issues. While they provide a wide array of support services, they only utilize mission trip volunteers in their Housing Repairs Program. Downeast Maine has an old and decaying housing stock and the need for repairs and weatherization on these homes is constant. With the support of volunteers, Maine Seacoast Mission is able to help their most vulnerable neighbors. The UCCB has reserved several spots for this trip. We can always adjust this number later, so the more, the merrier! To join us you only need to be 18 or older (too "old" to participate in one of our youth mission trips). While this has been called a "hammer and nails" experience, all levels of physical ability and expertise are welcome. Feel free to check in with prior years' mission trippers for a sense of the physical demands of the week. Please contact Peter or Kellie Senghas if you are interested in joining us or if you wish more information
([email protected]; [email protected]; or 978-263-5508).
 
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Looking for a roommate:

I'm a 38-year-old liberal minded French teacher and contra-dance caller, looking for a roommate to share my  2-bedroom apartment.
 
The unit has a dishwasher and extra storage space in the attic. Laundry is in the basement. Your room looks out over the garden, gets lots of light, and has the larger closet.
 
Our landlord is conscientious and responsible. The scenery is beautiful (gorgeous fall foliage, hiking trails, and apple orchards). The neighbors in our complex are super-nice. We sometimes have cookouts together.
 
What I'm looking for in a roommate, is someone courteous and respectful. If you'd enjoy hiking or biking with me that is great, but if you just want a quiet place to feel at home, that is fine too.
 
No pets are allowed in our complex.
This is a smoke-free, drug-free home.
LGBTQ friendlly.
 
The rent is $650/mo. + utilities. Our heat is electric, and electricity is priced very reasonably through our provider, so no worries about keeping the apartment comfortable or paying astronomical heating bills in the winter.
 
If this sounds like a place you'd want to live, please email me at [email protected] or call me at 617-230-8145.
 
Looking forward to hearing from you.
 
- Jeannine Ameduri
 
Church Office Holiday Schedule
The church office will be closed Dec. 23 - Jan. 1.  Voicemails and emails will be returned Jan. 2.
 
Rev. Cindy will be taking time off Dec. 25 - Dec. 30.  In the event of a pastoral emergency, please call her at home, 978-649-2210.
 
   

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Weather Policy

In the event of inclement weather, Buildings and Grounds works with the Pastor to determine if it is safe to hold worship or other events at UCCB.  They take into consideration travel advisories, weather outlook, and the condition of the church itself.  For Sunday morning worship, information regarding the canceling or continuing of worship is left on the outgoing voicemail by 7 am.
 
Regardless of whether or not worship or other events are officially canceled, all parishioners, staff and lay leaders are urged to make their own decision based on their individual circumstances and comfort level:  safety is our first priority.
 
If you have a role in worship or an event and are unable to attend, please notify Rev. Cindy via email ([email protected]) or church voicemail (978-263-7387).


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