(315) 446-5940 - fax (315) 449-0874
The Reverend Martha Munson, Minister
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(315) 446-5940 - fax (315) 449-0874 The Reverend Martha Munson, Minister |
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Here are some of the ongoing programs for Spring 2008: UU SEEKERS UU Seekers are a diverse group of individuals who join together for the mutual exploration of spiritual ideas within our First UU community. This happens through research, contemplation, conversation and sharing. Meetings are held bi-monthly at noon on Sundays. Contact: Richard Levy BOOK STUDY The first study book will be THE GOD DELUSION by Richard Dawkins along with US News & World Report's Special issue on "Sacred Places" (Nov.26-Dec.3). The first meeting will be Tuesday, Jan. 15 at 7:00 PM. The group will determine future meeting times. Contact: Susan King INTERPERSONAL STYLE WORKSHOP This interactive workshop will be offered Saturday, April 5th by Joanne Rice. Joanne is a retired human resources relations administrator and consultant. Consult the March Newsletters for information about this unique opportunity. Printed material and lunch will be included in the workshop fee. Contact: Joanne Rice GREEN SANCTUARY The Green Sanctuary Committee will be offering movies, forums and a Springtime Earth Day event. Watch for information in the Newsletter.Contact: James D'Aloisio - tel. 449-0648 LUNCH BUNCH Gathering the 2nd Friday of each month at noon, the Lunch Bunch brings seniors together for fellowship and conversation. Participants bring their own bag lunches - beverages are provided. All are welcome and reservations are not needed.Contact: Jane Pickett 446-1920 PARENT GROUP On January 12th a Parent Potluck was held at six o'clock to launch what hopefully will become a monthly gathering for parents and families. Contact: Tanya Gesek to express continuing interest FORUMS Forums are held on Sundays after the service. For this time period the Transition Team or the Search Committee that will be organized to help select a new minister will hold a series of such forums. Rev. Priscilla Richter will hold a forum on February 3rd after services about the process of calling a Settled Minister to begin in 2009. HEALTHY CONGREGATIONS On January 18th at 6:00PM in the parlor, the DVD "Breaktrough Congregations" from the UUA General Assembly 2006 was shown. Discussion indicated interest in how ideas from those congregations could be applicable to our own. Contact: Betsy Spaulding if your group wishes to show all or part of the DVD to stimulate further discussion. ART & SPIRITUALITY A spirituality and art group will begin meeting in the Spring. Participants will explore spirituality issues through creative mediums. Read the Spring Newsletters for more information. Contact: Gracia Sears, MOVEABLE FEASTS Watch the Newsletter for information about this event. Some members will open their homes for small group dinner parties. It is a nice way to meet folks. Contact: Lee Murray Our last Feast was on Friday, January 25, 2008. Movies are offered periodically through out the year. A library corner is open during fellowship hour after the Sunday morning service. Members and visitors are invited to sit and chat or browse and borrow any book that interests them. The APRE committee members are: Gracia Sears, Chair 445-1242 For more information contact Gracia Sears at Jane Pickett, Co-chair; Tanya Gesek, Barry Lentz, Richard Levy, Lora McCooey, Margaret Richards |
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