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ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR JUNE 15, 2014:
NEXT SERVICE: Sunday, June 22: "I Bid You Remember" A service for all ages about memory and hope, the last of this regular church year. We will ritually close out this interim time, with the return of your pulpit, in safekeeping, for your next minister. -Rev. Martha L. Munson, Rev. Lori Staubitz, and friends.
NEXT DROP-IN DISCUSSION: Sunday, June 22: Open forum discussion or to be announced.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Kids ages four and older join us every week in the sanctuary for the first portion of our worship service. Children's Worship begins after the Message for All Ages. Nursery care for babies and younger children is provided throughout the service on the second floor. We also have seating in our second floor foyer, where parents can hold their little ones and listen to the service via speaker.
ARE YOU NEW TO FIRST UNIVERSALIST? Have you come a few times and want to find out more about Unitarian Universalism and our congregation? Then stop by the Welcome Table in the Clara Barton Lounge during coffee hour. You'll find friendly folks there every Sunday who are eager to talk with you!
VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION SUNDAY: TODAY, Sunday, June 15 during coffee hour. Please join us as we celebrate our volunteers and their wonderful contributions.
CHURCH PICNIC: Sunday, June 22, Durand Eastman Park, Acorn Shelter. The fire should be ready at 1 pm. Please bring something to grill and rolls, your drink, and a dish to pass. Dessert and place settings will be provided.
LOST AND FOUND: Please check the lost and found box (in the Clara Barton Lounge) and look in the Volunteer Office for any items that might be yours. Items that remain unclaimed after June 22 will be donated.
OUR OUTLOOK (AKA PAPER OUTLOOK) IS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE. As of August 2014, the paper (monthly) version of Our Outlook will only be sent by mail to those who request it. If you wish to continue to receive a paper version in the mail, please contact the office at [email protected] or 546-2826. (The weekly e-Outlook will continue to be delivered via email.)
BOOKSTORE, LIBRARY: This Sunday (June 15) is the last Sunday that the First Universalist Church library and bookstore will be open during the current church year. We'll be closed during the summer, and reopen in the fall, probably after Labor Day. Visit us in the Clara Barton lounge during coffee hour, and stock up on books for summer reading.
SUMMER 2014 CALLING ALL MUSICIANS!!! Have you always thought of singing a solo at church? A chance to play that clarinet piece or show off your harmonica skills? This may be your big opportunity!! Our summer service schedule will start on Sunday, June 29. We have many talented musicians who play hymns and/or provide special music during the summer. Are you one of them? Even if you have just one piece you've always wanted to try to perform, we'll make a time and place for you to do it, whatever your voice or instrument. Please contact the summer music coordinator, Ann Rhody at[email protected] for a schedule or more information.
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY of the UUA will take place June 25-29 in Providence, RI. First Universalist is entitled to three delegates for GA. If you are interested in being a delegate please contact our nominating committee chair, Tom Williams at [email protected] before June 9. For more information about GA visit their web site at http://www.uua.org/ga/.
A CARING COMMITTEE REMINDER: When a family member enters the hospital, needs emergency meals, needs transportation to church, or wants home visits; please contact Ruth Fitzgerald [email protected] 225-0555,or Eileen Fernandez,[email protected].
HEARING LOOP IN SANCTUARY: Please use the T setting on your hearing aid or see an usher for a receiver.
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Bookstore, Library To Close After June 15