Northshore
Unitarian Universalist Church
323 Locust Street
Danvers, MA 01923
978-774-7582
nsuu@verizon.net
Website: nsuu.org
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Upcoming Sunday Services
10:30am
in-person in the Sanctuary
and on Zoom (link below)
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January 14
Forgiveness
Anna Smulowitz Shultz
On January 14th our speaker will be Anna Smulowitz Schutz. In 1993, Anna traveled to Berlin to meet with descendants of the Third Reich. She is the child of two Holocaust survivors. The groups met in Germany for five days to engage in the dialogue about their commonalities and how they intertwine. Her theme on Sunday is “Forgiveness and the Right Not To”.
Rev. Anna Smulowitz Schutz is an interfaith chaplain at Brooksby Village for the past 18 years. She is also a theater playwright, producer and director at the Firehouse Center which she helped found in 1989 in Newburyport. She also founded her own production company Theatre in the Open, in its 45th season also in Newburyport. Her 1984 American television award winning play “Terezin , Children of the Holocaust.” has toured the US and Europe for 53 consecutive years. In 2023 Anna was awarded by the Newburyport Firehouse Center Theater’s ,” Artist of the Year Award’.
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January 21
Theologies of Liberation
Rev. Caro Barschow
In the 1950s and 1960s, a theological movement began among Latin American Catholic priests to address inequalities of class and race differences. It empowered people to work collectively for social and political freedom. Over the past 75 years, the notion of spiritual liberation and spiritual liberators has evolved and expanded. Explore the history and present, and consider the future possibilities, of theologies of liberation.
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January 28
Spirituality and the World
Jennifer Revill and Guests
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To attend services via Zoom,
please go to the Northshore Church website nsuu.org
& click on "Join Service."
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Holiday Hours
The Church Office will be closed on Tuesday, January 16th in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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New to UU Workshop - Two Dates
In-person
January 21, 2023
11:45a-1p Library
Zoom
Monday February 5, 2023
7-8:15p Via Zoom
If you are new or newer to Unitarian Universalism and/or NSUU this workshop will provide you with an orientation to help you find your own path within the larger community. You’ll learn more about who we are and what we believe by sharing your story through the lens of Unitarian Universalist tradition and heritage. You’ll also have an opportunity to hear from members of the congregation about what brought them to Unitarian Universalism and what keeps them here. Great for visitors and members who have joined the last few years. Led by Rev. Caro, please RSVP to rev.barschow@gmail.com.
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Caring Community
Marion Olsen shared that Marj Lynn's health has declined in recent days. Cards are welcomed at this time to the home:
Rev. Ed and Marj Lynn
Nichols Village
1 Nichol's Way Unit #2105
Groveland, MA 01834
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NSUU Social Action Announcements | |
Group Event
MLK Day Celebration
Monday, January 15, 4-6p
Join Rev. Caro to represent NSUU at the Danvers MLK Day Celebration. Event includes an open house, followed by a presentation of music and awards from 5-6p. Location: Danvers High School. RSVP to Rev. Caro if you’d like to attend and/or carpool from church at 4pm. Email rev.barschow@gmail.com.
Additional event details are in the Community Events section of this newsletter.
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OPERATION TROOP SUPPORT
Operation Troop Support continues to need our help,
The following items are needed:
White crew socks for men and women, small toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream in non-aerosol containers, razors, small Kleenex, cotton swabs, toothpaste, toothbrushes). Food items in individual servings such as cup of soup, mac and cheese, applesauce, cans of deviled ham, chicken salad, tuna salad. Also playing cards, puzzle books and snacks such as cookies, crackers nuts, beef jerky, pretzels, These items can be placed in the basket in fellowship hall. Barbara Haight will take these items to the Director of Operation Troop Support.
Any questions: Call Barbara at 978-729-5422.
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COMMON READ: ON REPENTANCE AND REPAIR
Rev. Caro Barschow will lead a discussion series about On Repentance and Repair. This page-turning book by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg draws from the wisdom of the great 12th century Jewish scholar, Maimonides, with challenging and poignant modern examples of mistakes and accountability. The Religious Service on Sunday, February 4th will focus on themes of the book.
Part 1: Repentance and Repair in Our Lives
Sunday, February 4
11:45a-1:30p
(Zoom and in-person)
Part 2: Repentance and Repair in Our Covenants
Sunday, February 11
11:45a-1:30p
(Zoom and in-person)
Pizza lunch served for in-person attendees. You are welcome to join one or both of the sessions.
Please RSVP on the Church Activities Bulletin Board or email rev.barschow@gmail.com for Zoom link.
5 copies of the book are available for sign-out (and return) in the Church Library.
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Community Events
Martin Luther King Day
Danvers Celebration
Monday, January 15, 3-6pm
Danvers High School, 60 Cabot Rd.
This year's Danvers celebration of MLK Day will ask us to think about how we as community members move through our day to day lives as Martin Luther King, Jr. called us to and what are our visions for our town that build on the legacy Rev. King laid down for us.
At 3pm, an open house begins in the atrium of Danvers High School where attendees can tour a student art exhibit, take part in an interactive town art project, contribute to a King-sized vision wall, and discover opportunities for engagement in Danvers so that they can move like King through 2024.
At 5pm, celebrate with student musical performances and remarks, presentation of the inaugural "Seed of Hope" award, and snapshot narratives from five Danvers residents who will share how they are moving like Martin Luther King, Jr. through their life and work here.
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From the Board of Directors | |
COVID MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD
As we enter the winter months and face increasing incidence of Covid and other respiratory infections, the NSUU Board has reviewed church related safety policies and will continue to do so periodically. The Board is currently exploring options for air purifying equipment in the Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall as a mitigation measure to improve air flow and quality. We also urge anyone who is not feeling well in general to avoid in-person meetings or services and join in via Zoom if possible.
If you have tested positive for Covid or been exposed to someone who has, please consider following the current public health guidelines (click here to see more) which recommend a minimum of 5 days of isolation followed by 5 days of mask wearing if you test positive and 10 days of mask wearing if you've been exposed. Masks will continue to be available at the welcome desk. Please be respectful of varying levels of comfort regarding masking, touching, hugging and social distancing. Let us all do our part to keep each other safe. We wish good health to our members, staff and friends.
The NSUU Board of Directors
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Minutes from December 20, 2023
Board of Directors Meeting -
click link below
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Minister’s Schedule
Rev. Caro Barschow weekly schedule:
Sunday-Thursday and occasional Saturdays
Monday is a writing/study day
Friday is a Sabbath day
Minister’s Office Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays, by appointment (in-person or Zoom)
Please call or email Rev. Caro directly to make an appointment.
Rev. Caro’s January week off is January 22-28.
Rev. Caro works full-time 3 weeks a month and takes 1 week off, to fulfill NSUU’s 3/4 time contract. During this time, Rev. Caro is available for pastoral emergencies - please call them directly by cell phone.
How to be in touch:
Email: rev.barschow@gmail.com
Cell phone: 978-473-7980
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Church Administrator’s Schedule
Ariana LaMay-Colon works in the office Tuesday through Thursday from 9am to 3pm. Please call or email to schedule a meeting beforehand as office hours can vary from time to time.
How to be in touch
Email: nsuu@verizon.net
Office phone: 978-774-7582
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Online Calendar
The NSUU website features an up-to-date calendar of church activities. Follow the link to view the calendar. On the calendar page, hover your mouse over the title of the event to find out the time and location.
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Good Things Are Happening
Please contribute announcements by Wednesday at noon for NSUU's weekly e-newsletter "Good Things Are Happening." You can do so by sending an email with the announcement to nsuu@verizon.net. Please put in the subject line "For Good Things Are Happening." Please indicate how long you would like the announcement to appear and a contact email or phone number for readers to get more information.
Deadline: Wednesday at noon
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