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February 14, 2019
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday!
Tax Implications of Charitable Giving
Blessing Bags
Multigenerational Play Participants Needed
8th Grade OWL Facilitators Needed
 




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Upcoming Service
Sunday, February 24 at 
9 and 11 a.m.

Worship Leader: 
Rev. Andre Mol

Worship Associate: 
Kristin Kany

"Welcoming Spirit"
The Unitarian Universalist Association began the Welcoming Congregation program in 1989 to help congregations to create inclusive spaces for LGBTQ+ identified individuals. In the past thirty years over 75% of UU congregations have participated in that program including First UU. During this service we will celebrate the gifts we bring as LBGTQ+ individuals into our congregation. We'll also explore ways we can continue to deepen our welcoming, especially in light of a  recent report from TRUUsT  which reveals UU congregations have more work to do to create the trusted safe spaces for trans UUs as promised by the Welcoming Congregation program.

This service will be lead by Rev. Andre Mol, Developmental Assistant Minister for Pastoral Care and Membership, with contributions from members of our LGBTQIA Chalice Circle group.  During the service we will also welcome new members who have joined the congregation in the last four months.
 



 

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Join Us for Worship This Sunday!
Sunday, February 17 at 9 and 11 a.m. chalice by river
 
Worship Leaders: 
The Healthy Congregation Team and 
Rev. Susan Milnor

Worship Associate:  Judy Brook

From the very beginning ours has been a covenantal faith more than a creedal one.  On this Sunday, when we honor the covenants of our congregation, we will reflect on why living in covenant is so important when you live without doctrine in a "free faith."  Can we thrive in a "circle of trust"?


Developmental Ministry Announcement

Your Board has issued the following announcement regarding their decision on Developmental Ministry and our Congregational Goals moving forward.

Board Announcement on Developmental Ministry

 
Tax Implications of Charitable Giving
Nancy Knox
Have you wondered - How do the new tax laws affect your charitable giving, and especially your annual pledge to our First UU Society? Join us for a talk on:

THE TAX IMPLICATIONS OF CHARITABLE GIVING WITH THE NEW TAX LAWS for 2019   (Federal and State of Vermont)
 
Jason Cadwell will talk about the new tax law and how it affects charitable giving, and how it might inform strategies for pledging and planned giving to the First UU Society. Jason is the Principal of Vermont Pure Financial, a CPA/Certified Financial Planner and Chair of our First UU Endowment Team.
 
When: Sunday, February 17, 1:15 p.m.
Where: In the Parlors at First UU
 
This talk is presented by the FUUSB Planned Giving Committee and the Stewardship Team. For more information, contact: Nancy Knox for the UU Stewardship Team at [email protected] or Alex Hsieh for the Planned Giving Committee at [email protected].
 
Blessing Bags
Erika Reif, Family Ministry Assistant

On Sunday, February 17 we will gather in the Community Room between the services to fill gallon-sized bags with small toiletries and other items that might bring comfort to those in need. 

This multi-generational service project is open to the whole congregation, not just families with children in Family Ministry classes. You can take part by bringing items from the list below to the Meeting House (look for baskets in the Parlors and Community Room), and/or by staying after or coming early on that Sunday to stuff the bags as a group!

Suggested Bag Contents:
  • Gallon-size storage bags 
  • lip balm
  • wet wipes
  • tissue packs
  • chemical hand-warmer packets
  • toothbrush and toothpaste
  • comb
  • soap
  • hotel-size shampoos
  • trail mix
  • granola bars
  • crackers
  • bandages
  • mouthwash
  • socks, gloves
  • rain poncho
  • tampons/pads (for women)
  • pre-paid bus tokens or passes
  • gift card for a grocery store
  • a note of encouragement
Multigenerational Play Participants Needed 
Looking for a way to participate in worship in a new way? Family Ministry is staging a Multigenerational Play for worship on March 10 and we welcome you to be a part of it!

Dress rehearsal is March 9, 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon.  

We need to fill the following parts:
Storyteller (for 1 or 2 people)
Monkey 
Hare -- who can also drum
Prop makers -- 2 huts, a baobob, and some simple background scenery, like leaves and small trees.  
Assistant Director

Adults, youth and older children are welcome!  If you're interested, contact Andrea Spencer-Linzie at 
[email protected]   by February 23 .    

8th Grade OWL Facilitators Needed
Erika Reif, Family Ministry Assistant
Our 8th Grade OWL program has been a great success this year, thanks to the dedication of our volunteer facilitators. We need more trained individuals to continue to offer this valuable service to our community!

Here is an opportunity to make a real difference, by helping us provide comprehensive sexuality education, not just to the youth of our congregation, but to some of their classmates as well.

Consider becoming a trained 7-9th Grade OWL Facilitator, by attending a weekend training in Auburndale, Massachusetts on May 3-5. (Please note, OWL Facilitators are required to be 25 years of age or older.) FUUSB will cover the fees, which include room and board, for incoming members of our OWL team.

Spots fill up fast, so contact Andrea at 
[email protected] or 862-5630 X 28, as soon as possible for more information about our OWL program. More information on the facilitator training can be found here.