Sunday, December 22
at 10 a.m.
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Patricia Hart and Erika Reif
Worship Associate:
Cheryl Herrick
Multigenerational Winter Solstice Service
Running beneath most winter holidays is the recognition of light and dark and the Earth's movement. The longest night, the return of light - this rhythm affects us deeply, and many cultures celebrate the turning point with story, song, and ritual. Join us for a multigenerational Winter Solstice Service.
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Tuesday, December 24
at 4, 6, and 8 p.m.
Worship Leaders:
Rev. Patricia Hart,
Erika Reif, and
James Stewart
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
4 p.m. - All are welcome to this family-centered service, featuring a No Rehearsal Nativity Pageant and candlelighting.
6 p.m. and 8 p.m. - Traditional Christmas Eve services for all ages, ending in candlelight. Come celebrate the beauty of Christmas through stories, scripture and music both traditional and new.
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Visit the publication
archives on our website!
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Join Us for Worship This Sunday!
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Sunday, December 15 at 10 a.m.
Worship Leader:
Rev. Patricia Hart,
Developmental Senior Minister
Worship Associate:
Maeve McBride
"The Battle for Christmas"
Did you know that for a long time in the early decades of European settlement in "America," Christmas was not regarded as a legitimate religious holiday? Come hear some of the stories of how Christmas became a beloved and sacred holiday in our country, and how Unitarians and Universalists led the way!
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Potluck and Coffeehouse
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 Todd Schlossberg
Join Us for Good Food, Friendship and Music at the
December 14 FUUSB Potluck and Coffeehouse
Oh, the weather outside is frightful
And you deserve a night full
of good food, friends, and music
(now, who couldn't use it?)
Here's all you need to remember:
Saturday, 14
th
of December
We gather together, to eat and to sing
At our monthly UU coffeehouse thing
We start with a potluck, right about six
Bring something tasty to add to the mix
An entrée perhaps, a dessert, a home brew?
Whatever you fancy, to nourish a few
Sign up, for a slot for the open mic
Or sit back and listen, if that's what you'd like
Share a poem, a story, a card trick, or song
Tap your feet, clap your hands, or just hum along
All ages are welcome, all talents are relished
It's a pretty sweet scene, don't think I embellish
Bring family, or friends, one, two, or a few
Most important of all, is just to bring you!
What
: Our Monthly FUUSB Potluck and Coffeehouse
Who
: Everyone! Friends and family
welcome
Where
: The Parlors, First UU Society of Burlington
When
: Saturday, December 14, 6-8:30 p.m.
Bring
: A potluck dish, a song, story or poem to perform, yourself
Questions?
email Todd Schlossberg:
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Socially Responsible Santa
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 Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
If you were not here on Sunday and would still like to contribute to Socially Responsible Santa, it's not too late! We will accept cash or checks made out to FUUSB with Santa in the memo line up until December 17. You can also text your gift by texting
Steeple Santa to 73256
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Ushers/Candle Lighters Needed for Christmas Eve
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 Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
We need eight people (ages 12 and older) for the 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. services and seven people for the 8 p.m. service. Volunteers must be willing to arrive 45 minutes early for orientation. Duties include handing out orders of service, assisting with the collection, and functioning as candle lighters. Come take part in this annual holiday event!
Click here to sign up.
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| Christmas Breakfast |
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 Lynn Douglas
It's that time of year: sign up for our annual Christmas Breakfast. To read more about it, click here for recycled musings.
To sign up for food or volunteering,
click here
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| New Database Update |
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 Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
Beginning in January, everyone will have the opportunity to activate their profile in our new database software, Realm. When you activate your profile, you will also need to re-enter your online giving information (if you are already giving with automatic payments). If you are not already giving with automatic payments, this will be the perfect time to start! Watch the eNews in January for more information.
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What is a QCD?
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 Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
A
qualified charitable distribution (QCD) is a distribution from an IRA made directly to an eligible charity (FUUSB), bypassing the owner of the account. Owners of individual retirement accounts who are at least age 70 1/2 can contribute some or all of their IRAs to charity. But why would you want to do that after making contributions for years in anticipation of the day when you would retire? Because it can be advantageous from a tax perspective in a few ways.
You can read more about it at:
https://www.irs.gov/retirement-plans/retirement-plans-faqs-regarding-iras-distributions-withdrawals
So basically, this is a way to pay your pledge directly from your IRA and not pay taxes on that distribution. Contact your financial advisor if you think this might be a good option for you!
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| Memorial Wreaths & Greens |
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 Sarah Forbes
A warm thank you to all who chose to celebrate or honor a loved one with a wreath or greens for our Sanctuary and Meeting House doors. Our space not only looks beautiful, but is wrapped in memories of love, laughter and time spent together in community and fellowship.
Thank you for bringing this wonderful energy to our Sanctuary.
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| Thank You |
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 Kim Watkin
Thank you to all the Holiday Bazaar Volunteers!
From
making wreaths,
to
baking desserts,
making stuffing for sandwiches,
serving at the luncheon,
helping with a shift on Saturday,
making a donation,
or
helping set up or clean up, we are very grateful to all the people who helped to make the 87th Annual Bazaar a great success!
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Text Giving
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Christina Fulton, Director of Operations & Finance
Exciting news! We have now entered the world of Text Giving! You can now pay your pledge, give to Loose Plate for Charity, give a Christmas Eve gift or even give an unspecified gift by using your phone! Simply text
Steeple to 73256 using standard text messaging. The first time you give, you will need to enter your credit card information and it will take less than two minutes. After that, you're all set to give by text anytime. (Standard text message rates do apply.)
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| Holiday eNews Schedule |
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Please note that due to the upcoming holidays, there will be no eNews on
December 26 or
January 2.
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WhaleCoast Alaska
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Dave Frey, UU Fellowship of Fairbanks, AK
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Alaska? If so, WhaleCoast Alaska 2020 is for you! Four Alaska UU congregations invite you to experience our unique environmental/cultural/spiritual program this summer. See Alaska through the eyes of local UUs, with friendly homestays and unique tour activities. See wildlife, including moose, bears, caribou, whales, bald eagles, sea lions, etc. Visit Denali National Park. Experience Native Alaskan culture. Forget the cruise ships -- our program is truly the best way to visit Alaska! Tours led by Dave Frey, member of the Fairbanks UU congregation and Alaska travel expert. Find out more about this Alaskan trip of a lifetime. For complete info go to:
www.WhaleCoastAK.org, email
[email protected] or call 907-322-4966. Discount for groups of 8 or more. We would love to share our Alaska with you!
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