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Weekly Newsletter of the
First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton
November 21, 2024
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Worship Service:
Gratitude – Multigenerational Thanksgiving Service
Rev. Dr. Debra Haffner
Sunday, November 124 2024 at 10:15am
Join Rev. Debra for a multigenerational service on gratitude. Children and youth especially welcome. We will look at what it means to be deeply thankful, even in difficult times. We will celebrate the season with a juice and cornbread sharing ritual.
You may also join us on Zoom: https://bit.ly/fuusn-worship-2024-2025
View the Order of Service
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Co-Ministers Away November 25-December 4, 2024
Rev. Debra and Rev. Joel will be on study leave from November 25 - November 30th, taking an intensive course at Modern Elder Academy, and then they will be visiting family in California until December 4th. They will not be checking their email. If you have a pastoral emergency, please reach out to the lay minister on duty. The lay minister will also be able to connect you to a local clergy person if needed.
Note: the FUUSN Office will also be closed Nov. 28-29, 2024 in observance of Thanksgiving.
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This month, we remember loved ones, friends and members of our community who have passed but who are still with us in spirit. We also hold in our hearts the memory of the following FUUSN members who died in the month of November in years past.
Tom Downey, 2008
Pamela Morgan, 2008
Bob Zeeb, 2009
Jane Stockton, 2010
Nuria Morey, 2011
John Sarvey, 2012
Mansooreh Saboori, 2013
Tony Winsor, 2013
George Psathas, 2018
Pierre Laurent, 2021
Ros Winsor, 2021
Levere Hostler, 2023
Mary White, 2023
Rosa Elisabeth Walker, 2024
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Reparations Task Force Presentation: Following Indigenous Leadership - Sunday, November 24th at 11:45am
Please join us in person or on Zoom on Sunday, November 24th at 11:45 in the Alliance Room for a presentation by Jean-Luc Pierite (member, Tunica-Biloxi Tribe of Louisiana). Mr. Pierite is the President, Board of Directors, of the North American Indian Center of Boston. He is an Indigenous leader, activist, and designer with areas of focus in supporting distributed networks for education; public policy advocacy for racial, economic, and climate justice; and supporting philanthropic foundations committed to diversity and inclusion. Sponsored by the Reparations Task Force of the Racial Justice Ministry. A light lunch will be served.
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Memorial Service for Sarah and Octo Barnett - November 24, 2024, 4pm
YOU are invited to come to the Memorial Service that we have planned for Sarah and Octo Barnett. Robert, John, and Andy Barnett are planning this memorial service for the Barnett Seniors.
Memorial Service will be at FUUSN, on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 4pm. We have a service planned with music and some wonderful memories, honoring the Legacy of the Barnett parents.
Octo passed on June 30, 2020 and has not yet had a Memorial service, so this service is a “Celebration of Life” for both Sarah and Octo Barnett.
Join us on Zoom.
Sarah Barnett’s obituary is here:
https://www.eatonfuneralhomes.com/obituary/Sarah-Barnett
Octo Barnett’s obituary is here:
Guy Barnett Obituary | Jun 30, 2020 | Newton, MA
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Sunday, November 24
11:30-1pm: Reparations Task Force Presentation, Alliance Room
11:45am-1pm: Band Rehearsal, Sanctuary
4-6pm: Sarah and Octo Barnett Memorial Service, Sanctuary and Alliance Room
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