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First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church 330 First Parish Road, Scituate MA 02066 781-545-3324 www.firstparishscituate.org [email protected] The Sloop's Log April 2017 Newsletter of ;the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Scituate Worship Celebrations All services begin at 10:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. Children and youth begin in the sanctuary with the adults to share in the opening of worship, and then leave with their teachers for Religious Education. Nursery care is available upstairs for children over 18 months, but children are welcome to remain with parents. Sunday April 2nd A UU Yoga Pose Pamela Barz preaching. ;The Choir will sing Over the Sea to Skye and cellist Caroline Hine will offer her music on their anthem and on other pieces. The Dziedzic family are the greeters. The Bokavich and Timmins families will host the coffee hour. We are in need of people to bring flowers. Palm Sunday April 9th When “I” Includes “We”; Pamela Barz preaching. During the service we will formally welcome new members. The Choir will sing Wheel in a Wheel. We are in need of greeters, flowers, and a host for coffee hour. ; ; Following the service, you are invited to share ideas with one of our church committees at our monthly Committee Sunday. Supervision and snacks for children will be offered while adults and youth are invited to share ideas and refreshments with the committees of the church. Easter Sunday April 16th ; 6 a.m. Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse The setting of this annual service, sponsored by the Scituate Clergy group, is so beautiful that pictures of it have appeared in newspapers around the world. This year’s service should offer an equally powerful setting with the moon setting as the sun rises. Parking is limited – if you are able, consider parking at the Sand Hills beach lot and walking to the Lighthouse. Refreshments of coffee and Dunkin’ Donuts will follow.
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First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church 330 First Parish Road Scituate MA 02066 781-545-3324
wwwfirstparishscituateorg firstparishscituateverizonnet
The Sloops Log
April 2017
Newsletter of the First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church of Scituate
Worship Celebrations
All services begin at 1030 am in the sanctuary
Children and youth begin in the sanctuary with the adults to share in the opening of worship and then leave with their teachers for Religious Education Nursery care is available upstairs for children over
18 months but children are welcome to remain with parents
Sunday April 2nd A UU Yoga Pose Pamela Barz preaching The Choir will sing Over the Sea to Skye and cellist Caroline Hine will offer her music on their anthem and on other pieces The Dziedzic family are the greeters The Bokavich and Timmins families will host the coffee hour We are in need of people to bring flowers
Palm Sunday April 9th When ldquoIrdquo Includes ldquoWerdquo Pamela Barz preaching During the service we will formally welcome new members The Choir will sing Wheel in a Wheel We are in need of greeters flowers and a host for coffee hour
Following the service you are invited to share ideas with one of our church committees at our monthly Committee Sunday Supervision and snacks for children will be offered while adults and youth are invited to share ideas and refreshments with the committees of the church
Easter Sunday April 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse
The setting of this annual service sponsored by the Scituate Clergy group is so beautiful that pictures of it have appeared in newspapers around the world This yearrsquos service should offer an equally powerful setting with the moon setting as the sun rises Parking is limited ndash if you are able consider parking at the Sand Hills beach lot and walking to the Lighthouse Refreshments of coffee and Dunkinrsquo Donuts will follow
10 30 am Easter Seeds
A multigenerational celebration of the power of Life Pamela Barz preaching The Choir will sing Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord Win Lawson will join them on trombone Wendy and George Wierzbowski will host the coffee hour We are in need of greeters
Sunday April 23th Earth Day
The Religious Services Committee and Elizabeth Dubuisson will lead this service of readings and music After the service wersquoll show our love for the earth by cleaning up our garden and grounds and doing some planting Please bring clippers rakes and gardening gloves We are in need of people to host the coffee hour bring flowers and greet
Sunday April 30th Set the Table
Pamela Barz preaching Our offering will support the Scituate Food Pantry We are in need of people to host the coffee hour bring flowers and greet
Ministries of Hospitality
There are many opportunities for ministry each Sunday as we greet create space for conversation and add color to our worship Please sign up to serve on the signup sheet in the Sloop Room or online at the following Help drive someone to church contact the church office at 781-545-3324 or
firstparishscituateverizonnet Sign up to be a Greeter httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo60b094baea92e5-greeters1 Sign up to bring flowers for the communion table httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo60b094baea92e5-sunday Sign up to host coffee hour httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo60b094baea92e5-coffee
From the Minister
Be Visionary Think Big was the headline not in a religious journal but in Forbes Magazine a few years
ago For vision and mission support the health of any institution whether for-profit or for-spirit Though the ends of the vision and way of the mission obviously differ they have the same purpose ndash to point the way the institution wants to go (thatrsquos the vision) and to lay out the general route for getting there (the mission) For instance herersquos General Electricrsquos vision From jet engines to power generation financial services to plastics and medical imaging to news and information GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the worldrsquos toughest problems
And their mission GErsquos mission is to invent the next industrial era to build move power and cure the world The mission gets more specific ndash how will they solve some of the worldrsquos toughest problems Through using industry and technology in construction transportation energy and medicine Goals then get even more specific changing year to year with successes setbacks discoveries and events Yoursquod have to see each yearrsquos annual report to learn what had been set and what accomplished
The vision informs the mission the mission informs the goals and then the mission and vision are used to evaluate the goals Together they give shape to the life of the company or the congregation They tell us where we should put our resources So as we go through the process of setting our vision and mission statements and then using them to develop goals I hope you will think big (though maybe not as big as Amazon whose vision is to be earths most customer-centric company to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online) After all we do have to develop those measurable and attainable goals See you in Church Pamela
Ministerrsquos Schedule
Pamela Barz is available for appointments on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Friday and Saturday afternoons Or please stop by during her new ldquoCommunity Office HoursrdquoWednesday April 12 or Saturday April 29 130-230 pm at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute Tuesday is her day off You can reach her at pamelamerrillbarzgmailcom or 781-412-4233
Religious Education (RE News)
Yay Spring Spring Session began March 26 with a lesson on families for grades K-2 conflict resolution for grades 3-5 and positive ways to break the law for the grades 6-8 civil disobedience class Upcoming Sunday April 2
Grades K-2 - The Golden Rule Grades 3-5 - Cooperation Grades 6-8 - Unitarian Universalists in Dialogue with Muslims Note includes an afternoon field trip to mosque Details coming by email Sunday April 9
Grades K-2 - Pride in Diverse Heritages Grades 3-5 - Making Peace and Building Justice Grade 6-8 - One Members Spiritual Journey (guest speaker) Sunday April 16
Easter - Multi-generational service Sunday April 23 - Earth Day
Grades K-2 - Earth Day Grades 3-5 - Local Conflict Resolvers Grade 6-8 - Carpe Diem
Sunday April 30
Grades K-2 - Web of Life and Oneness Grades 3-5 - Helping Project Grades 6-7 - Oh God Grade 8 - Your God Project (Coming of Age with Mentors) SciCohRock Senior Youth Group Schedule Sunday April 2 Meeting Scituate 5 pm - 7 pm Saturday April 8 - Sunday April 9 CONopoly One night CON at Westminster Unitarian Church East
Grenwich Rhode Island Sunday April 23 Meeting Rockland 5 pm - 7 pm Sunday April 30 Meeting Norwell 5 pm - 7 pm
Spring Session teachers Spencer Howe Jenn Macencheesey Kate Glennon Ann Svensen Brian and Patty Sutton substitutes Julianna Dunn and Tracey Timmins Youth Advisors Michael Feeney and Veronica Amelang A special thank you to Cathie McGowan for guest teaching grades 6-8 on the meaning and how to make prayer beads We are looking for parents and other people to organize an Easter Egg Hunt or other event on April 16th In the past weve collected socks and underwear for Cradles to Crayons decorated and colored eggs maybe even released rabbits into the wild Let us know your ideas and let us know if you can come to help Love and Kindness Brian amp Patty Sutton and the RE Committee Choosing to Say Hands off the Hijab by Kathy Slade I had tried to talk Linnie out of going to the
protest as she had another obligation I said shed be one person among thousands and her being there would not matter as much as it would at the meeting she was supposed to attend But she persisted and got out of her meeting See how the story turns out on the latest post on the UUA Religious Education Blog uuaorgreblog
Church Matters
Notes from Beth Dubuisson
Thank you to Oliver Jones and Zack Nidositko for playing a beautiful duet of Leonard Cohenrsquos Hallelujah at our service March 26th If your child (7th grade or older) plays an instrument and would like to perform at a service please talk to me at church or e-mail me elizdubuigmailcom
April 2nd We welcome cellist Caroline Hine She will play an accompaniment to the choir anthem Over the Sea to Skye She and I will perform a couple of songs we played at the last coffee house too so if you missed it you can hear them next Sunday April 9th The choir will perform Wheel in a Wheel a fun spiritual
April 16th Win Lawson trombonist joins us to celebrate Easter The choir will sing a Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord by G F Handel Choir members are invited to help lead the singing of Easter hymns at the Sunrise Easter service sponsored by the Scituate clergy Please arrive by 545 am and gather near the microphone April 23rd Howard Mathews will bring his guitar and lead us in songs celebrating Earth Day
April 30th The choir will sing Now Is the Time by Florence and Shelton The final choir session of this
church year begins today - if youve been thinking of trying out the choir come sing with us Thank you so much to Wendy and David Ballinger for generously donating their beautiful Steigerman
piano Not only is it a lovely piece of furniture all the keys work I look forward to playing it when we need music in the Old Sloop room We will also be able to move it into the Sanctuary for use as a second piano for piano recitals and concerts Irsquom organizing a concert of Carnival of the Animals for the winter of 2018 and wersquoll need 2 pianos The older upright piano will be donated
We Look Forward to
May 5 Cinco de Mayo party May 10 UnityAlliance dinner May 12 Sci-Coh-Rock-Well Youth Service May 21 The 383rd Annual Meeting of First Parish June 11 Coming of Age Recognition Sunday (note change of date) June 25 Summer Picnic
Notes from the Parish Committee
Draft Vision and Mission Statements Are Here
The MVTSC (MissionVision Team Steering Committee) unveiled the following draft Vision and Mission statements for the church at the March 26th service We will be collecting feedback over the next few weeksmdashall comments are welcome The team will evaluate and incorporate them as best we can and present another draft to the congregation The goal of completion is the Annual Meeting in May Please submit your comments to Ann Svensen at svensencomcastnet Thank you all for your input
Draft Vision and Mission Statements March 26 2017
Our Vision We aspire to be a beacon of liberal faith strong community and transformative service rooted in love
Our Mission
Liberal Faith We commit to participate side-by-side across generations in worship religious education social activities environmental protection and social justice workmdashlearning sharing and growing together Strong Community We commit to care for one another nurture the light that shines within each of us and support each otherrsquos individual search for truth and meaning Transformative Service We commit to pursue diversity justice equality reason and discourse provide inspiration through music creativity and the arts and work cooperatively to affect positive change in our community and beyond
Celebration Dinner - Saturday April 8
The Vision and Mission Team invite you to savor excellent food enjoy each otherrsquos company celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor the unveiling of our draft Vision and Mission Statement Saturday April 8 at 600 pm at the home of Alma Morrison and Ray Des Roches 18 Tichnor Court Scituate Our menu will be tapas if you would like to contribute an appetizer please indicate what you will bring when you sign up Please also bring your own favorite beverage ndash beer wine or soft drinks The Vision and Mission Team will supply desserts And wersquore expecting entertainment as well We look forward to seeing you There will be seating at tables or feel free to stand and circulate while you nibble and sip Please RSVP by signing up on the Celebration Dinner Sheet in the Old Sloop Room or on-line at the Sign-Up Genius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040549aaaf2fa13-celebration Questions Please call Alma at 781-545-1466
April 9th Is Committee Sunday
All committees that are able will meet at the church after the service and coffee Childcare will be available Groups will break at Noon for those participating in the vigil and resume from 1215 to 100 pm Committee Sundays are a regular event on the second Sunday of each month enabling all of us to connect and engage in new ways If you are not currently on a committee nowrsquos a great time to get involved This month Committees will discuss their programs and plans for next year and determine their budget requests
Opportunities for Spiritual Deepening
Monday Night Meditation
Practice listening to silence on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights during ldquoMonday Night Meditationrdquo at the church from 7 -830 pm April sessions are on Mondays 410 and 424 All are welcome Email Brian or Patty Sutton with any questions at brsuttonhotmailcom or pattysuttongmailcom
Come to Community Office Hours with the Minister
Wednesday April 12 130 ndash 230 pm Saturday April 29 130 ndash 230 pm
at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute in the Harbor Stop by to talk about whatrsquos going on in your life and in the world
Bring a friend who might like to share in the conversation
Exploring the Bible Introducing the Old Testament One opening remains in the class which will meet on Monday April 17 at 7 pm Please speak with Pamela Barz if you are interested
Understanding the Issues of our Times
Because of scheduling conflicts there will be no April meeting the next discussion will take place on Thursday May 25 at 7 pm For that meeting please read Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving or watch her TED Talk httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=c5nqN8tmfok Debby Irving wrote about the reason for her book ldquoIrsquom a white woman raised in Winchester Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and lsquo70s After a blissfully sheltered upper-middle-class suburban childhood I found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide I observed in Boston From 1984 to 2009 my work in urban neighborhoods and schools left me feeling helpless Why did people live so differently along racial
lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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10 30 am Easter Seeds
A multigenerational celebration of the power of Life Pamela Barz preaching The Choir will sing Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord Win Lawson will join them on trombone Wendy and George Wierzbowski will host the coffee hour We are in need of greeters
Sunday April 23th Earth Day
The Religious Services Committee and Elizabeth Dubuisson will lead this service of readings and music After the service wersquoll show our love for the earth by cleaning up our garden and grounds and doing some planting Please bring clippers rakes and gardening gloves We are in need of people to host the coffee hour bring flowers and greet
Sunday April 30th Set the Table
Pamela Barz preaching Our offering will support the Scituate Food Pantry We are in need of people to host the coffee hour bring flowers and greet
Ministries of Hospitality
There are many opportunities for ministry each Sunday as we greet create space for conversation and add color to our worship Please sign up to serve on the signup sheet in the Sloop Room or online at the following Help drive someone to church contact the church office at 781-545-3324 or
firstparishscituateverizonnet Sign up to be a Greeter httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo60b094baea92e5-greeters1 Sign up to bring flowers for the communion table httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo60b094baea92e5-sunday Sign up to host coffee hour httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo60b094baea92e5-coffee
From the Minister
Be Visionary Think Big was the headline not in a religious journal but in Forbes Magazine a few years
ago For vision and mission support the health of any institution whether for-profit or for-spirit Though the ends of the vision and way of the mission obviously differ they have the same purpose ndash to point the way the institution wants to go (thatrsquos the vision) and to lay out the general route for getting there (the mission) For instance herersquos General Electricrsquos vision From jet engines to power generation financial services to plastics and medical imaging to news and information GE people worldwide are dedicated to turning imaginative ideas into leading products and services that help solve some of the worldrsquos toughest problems
And their mission GErsquos mission is to invent the next industrial era to build move power and cure the world The mission gets more specific ndash how will they solve some of the worldrsquos toughest problems Through using industry and technology in construction transportation energy and medicine Goals then get even more specific changing year to year with successes setbacks discoveries and events Yoursquod have to see each yearrsquos annual report to learn what had been set and what accomplished
The vision informs the mission the mission informs the goals and then the mission and vision are used to evaluate the goals Together they give shape to the life of the company or the congregation They tell us where we should put our resources So as we go through the process of setting our vision and mission statements and then using them to develop goals I hope you will think big (though maybe not as big as Amazon whose vision is to be earths most customer-centric company to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online) After all we do have to develop those measurable and attainable goals See you in Church Pamela
Ministerrsquos Schedule
Pamela Barz is available for appointments on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Friday and Saturday afternoons Or please stop by during her new ldquoCommunity Office HoursrdquoWednesday April 12 or Saturday April 29 130-230 pm at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute Tuesday is her day off You can reach her at pamelamerrillbarzgmailcom or 781-412-4233
Religious Education (RE News)
Yay Spring Spring Session began March 26 with a lesson on families for grades K-2 conflict resolution for grades 3-5 and positive ways to break the law for the grades 6-8 civil disobedience class Upcoming Sunday April 2
Grades K-2 - The Golden Rule Grades 3-5 - Cooperation Grades 6-8 - Unitarian Universalists in Dialogue with Muslims Note includes an afternoon field trip to mosque Details coming by email Sunday April 9
Grades K-2 - Pride in Diverse Heritages Grades 3-5 - Making Peace and Building Justice Grade 6-8 - One Members Spiritual Journey (guest speaker) Sunday April 16
Easter - Multi-generational service Sunday April 23 - Earth Day
Grades K-2 - Earth Day Grades 3-5 - Local Conflict Resolvers Grade 6-8 - Carpe Diem
Sunday April 30
Grades K-2 - Web of Life and Oneness Grades 3-5 - Helping Project Grades 6-7 - Oh God Grade 8 - Your God Project (Coming of Age with Mentors) SciCohRock Senior Youth Group Schedule Sunday April 2 Meeting Scituate 5 pm - 7 pm Saturday April 8 - Sunday April 9 CONopoly One night CON at Westminster Unitarian Church East
Grenwich Rhode Island Sunday April 23 Meeting Rockland 5 pm - 7 pm Sunday April 30 Meeting Norwell 5 pm - 7 pm
Spring Session teachers Spencer Howe Jenn Macencheesey Kate Glennon Ann Svensen Brian and Patty Sutton substitutes Julianna Dunn and Tracey Timmins Youth Advisors Michael Feeney and Veronica Amelang A special thank you to Cathie McGowan for guest teaching grades 6-8 on the meaning and how to make prayer beads We are looking for parents and other people to organize an Easter Egg Hunt or other event on April 16th In the past weve collected socks and underwear for Cradles to Crayons decorated and colored eggs maybe even released rabbits into the wild Let us know your ideas and let us know if you can come to help Love and Kindness Brian amp Patty Sutton and the RE Committee Choosing to Say Hands off the Hijab by Kathy Slade I had tried to talk Linnie out of going to the
protest as she had another obligation I said shed be one person among thousands and her being there would not matter as much as it would at the meeting she was supposed to attend But she persisted and got out of her meeting See how the story turns out on the latest post on the UUA Religious Education Blog uuaorgreblog
Church Matters
Notes from Beth Dubuisson
Thank you to Oliver Jones and Zack Nidositko for playing a beautiful duet of Leonard Cohenrsquos Hallelujah at our service March 26th If your child (7th grade or older) plays an instrument and would like to perform at a service please talk to me at church or e-mail me elizdubuigmailcom
April 2nd We welcome cellist Caroline Hine She will play an accompaniment to the choir anthem Over the Sea to Skye She and I will perform a couple of songs we played at the last coffee house too so if you missed it you can hear them next Sunday April 9th The choir will perform Wheel in a Wheel a fun spiritual
April 16th Win Lawson trombonist joins us to celebrate Easter The choir will sing a Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord by G F Handel Choir members are invited to help lead the singing of Easter hymns at the Sunrise Easter service sponsored by the Scituate clergy Please arrive by 545 am and gather near the microphone April 23rd Howard Mathews will bring his guitar and lead us in songs celebrating Earth Day
April 30th The choir will sing Now Is the Time by Florence and Shelton The final choir session of this
church year begins today - if youve been thinking of trying out the choir come sing with us Thank you so much to Wendy and David Ballinger for generously donating their beautiful Steigerman
piano Not only is it a lovely piece of furniture all the keys work I look forward to playing it when we need music in the Old Sloop room We will also be able to move it into the Sanctuary for use as a second piano for piano recitals and concerts Irsquom organizing a concert of Carnival of the Animals for the winter of 2018 and wersquoll need 2 pianos The older upright piano will be donated
We Look Forward to
May 5 Cinco de Mayo party May 10 UnityAlliance dinner May 12 Sci-Coh-Rock-Well Youth Service May 21 The 383rd Annual Meeting of First Parish June 11 Coming of Age Recognition Sunday (note change of date) June 25 Summer Picnic
Notes from the Parish Committee
Draft Vision and Mission Statements Are Here
The MVTSC (MissionVision Team Steering Committee) unveiled the following draft Vision and Mission statements for the church at the March 26th service We will be collecting feedback over the next few weeksmdashall comments are welcome The team will evaluate and incorporate them as best we can and present another draft to the congregation The goal of completion is the Annual Meeting in May Please submit your comments to Ann Svensen at svensencomcastnet Thank you all for your input
Draft Vision and Mission Statements March 26 2017
Our Vision We aspire to be a beacon of liberal faith strong community and transformative service rooted in love
Our Mission
Liberal Faith We commit to participate side-by-side across generations in worship religious education social activities environmental protection and social justice workmdashlearning sharing and growing together Strong Community We commit to care for one another nurture the light that shines within each of us and support each otherrsquos individual search for truth and meaning Transformative Service We commit to pursue diversity justice equality reason and discourse provide inspiration through music creativity and the arts and work cooperatively to affect positive change in our community and beyond
Celebration Dinner - Saturday April 8
The Vision and Mission Team invite you to savor excellent food enjoy each otherrsquos company celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor the unveiling of our draft Vision and Mission Statement Saturday April 8 at 600 pm at the home of Alma Morrison and Ray Des Roches 18 Tichnor Court Scituate Our menu will be tapas if you would like to contribute an appetizer please indicate what you will bring when you sign up Please also bring your own favorite beverage ndash beer wine or soft drinks The Vision and Mission Team will supply desserts And wersquore expecting entertainment as well We look forward to seeing you There will be seating at tables or feel free to stand and circulate while you nibble and sip Please RSVP by signing up on the Celebration Dinner Sheet in the Old Sloop Room or on-line at the Sign-Up Genius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040549aaaf2fa13-celebration Questions Please call Alma at 781-545-1466
April 9th Is Committee Sunday
All committees that are able will meet at the church after the service and coffee Childcare will be available Groups will break at Noon for those participating in the vigil and resume from 1215 to 100 pm Committee Sundays are a regular event on the second Sunday of each month enabling all of us to connect and engage in new ways If you are not currently on a committee nowrsquos a great time to get involved This month Committees will discuss their programs and plans for next year and determine their budget requests
Opportunities for Spiritual Deepening
Monday Night Meditation
Practice listening to silence on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights during ldquoMonday Night Meditationrdquo at the church from 7 -830 pm April sessions are on Mondays 410 and 424 All are welcome Email Brian or Patty Sutton with any questions at brsuttonhotmailcom or pattysuttongmailcom
Come to Community Office Hours with the Minister
Wednesday April 12 130 ndash 230 pm Saturday April 29 130 ndash 230 pm
at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute in the Harbor Stop by to talk about whatrsquos going on in your life and in the world
Bring a friend who might like to share in the conversation
Exploring the Bible Introducing the Old Testament One opening remains in the class which will meet on Monday April 17 at 7 pm Please speak with Pamela Barz if you are interested
Understanding the Issues of our Times
Because of scheduling conflicts there will be no April meeting the next discussion will take place on Thursday May 25 at 7 pm For that meeting please read Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving or watch her TED Talk httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=c5nqN8tmfok Debby Irving wrote about the reason for her book ldquoIrsquom a white woman raised in Winchester Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and lsquo70s After a blissfully sheltered upper-middle-class suburban childhood I found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide I observed in Boston From 1984 to 2009 my work in urban neighborhoods and schools left me feeling helpless Why did people live so differently along racial
lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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The vision informs the mission the mission informs the goals and then the mission and vision are used to evaluate the goals Together they give shape to the life of the company or the congregation They tell us where we should put our resources So as we go through the process of setting our vision and mission statements and then using them to develop goals I hope you will think big (though maybe not as big as Amazon whose vision is to be earths most customer-centric company to build a place where people can come to find and discover anything they might want to buy online) After all we do have to develop those measurable and attainable goals See you in Church Pamela
Ministerrsquos Schedule
Pamela Barz is available for appointments on Mondays Wednesdays and Thursdays and on Friday and Saturday afternoons Or please stop by during her new ldquoCommunity Office HoursrdquoWednesday April 12 or Saturday April 29 130-230 pm at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute Tuesday is her day off You can reach her at pamelamerrillbarzgmailcom or 781-412-4233
Religious Education (RE News)
Yay Spring Spring Session began March 26 with a lesson on families for grades K-2 conflict resolution for grades 3-5 and positive ways to break the law for the grades 6-8 civil disobedience class Upcoming Sunday April 2
Grades K-2 - The Golden Rule Grades 3-5 - Cooperation Grades 6-8 - Unitarian Universalists in Dialogue with Muslims Note includes an afternoon field trip to mosque Details coming by email Sunday April 9
Grades K-2 - Pride in Diverse Heritages Grades 3-5 - Making Peace and Building Justice Grade 6-8 - One Members Spiritual Journey (guest speaker) Sunday April 16
Easter - Multi-generational service Sunday April 23 - Earth Day
Grades K-2 - Earth Day Grades 3-5 - Local Conflict Resolvers Grade 6-8 - Carpe Diem
Sunday April 30
Grades K-2 - Web of Life and Oneness Grades 3-5 - Helping Project Grades 6-7 - Oh God Grade 8 - Your God Project (Coming of Age with Mentors) SciCohRock Senior Youth Group Schedule Sunday April 2 Meeting Scituate 5 pm - 7 pm Saturday April 8 - Sunday April 9 CONopoly One night CON at Westminster Unitarian Church East
Grenwich Rhode Island Sunday April 23 Meeting Rockland 5 pm - 7 pm Sunday April 30 Meeting Norwell 5 pm - 7 pm
Spring Session teachers Spencer Howe Jenn Macencheesey Kate Glennon Ann Svensen Brian and Patty Sutton substitutes Julianna Dunn and Tracey Timmins Youth Advisors Michael Feeney and Veronica Amelang A special thank you to Cathie McGowan for guest teaching grades 6-8 on the meaning and how to make prayer beads We are looking for parents and other people to organize an Easter Egg Hunt or other event on April 16th In the past weve collected socks and underwear for Cradles to Crayons decorated and colored eggs maybe even released rabbits into the wild Let us know your ideas and let us know if you can come to help Love and Kindness Brian amp Patty Sutton and the RE Committee Choosing to Say Hands off the Hijab by Kathy Slade I had tried to talk Linnie out of going to the
protest as she had another obligation I said shed be one person among thousands and her being there would not matter as much as it would at the meeting she was supposed to attend But she persisted and got out of her meeting See how the story turns out on the latest post on the UUA Religious Education Blog uuaorgreblog
Church Matters
Notes from Beth Dubuisson
Thank you to Oliver Jones and Zack Nidositko for playing a beautiful duet of Leonard Cohenrsquos Hallelujah at our service March 26th If your child (7th grade or older) plays an instrument and would like to perform at a service please talk to me at church or e-mail me elizdubuigmailcom
April 2nd We welcome cellist Caroline Hine She will play an accompaniment to the choir anthem Over the Sea to Skye She and I will perform a couple of songs we played at the last coffee house too so if you missed it you can hear them next Sunday April 9th The choir will perform Wheel in a Wheel a fun spiritual
April 16th Win Lawson trombonist joins us to celebrate Easter The choir will sing a Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord by G F Handel Choir members are invited to help lead the singing of Easter hymns at the Sunrise Easter service sponsored by the Scituate clergy Please arrive by 545 am and gather near the microphone April 23rd Howard Mathews will bring his guitar and lead us in songs celebrating Earth Day
April 30th The choir will sing Now Is the Time by Florence and Shelton The final choir session of this
church year begins today - if youve been thinking of trying out the choir come sing with us Thank you so much to Wendy and David Ballinger for generously donating their beautiful Steigerman
piano Not only is it a lovely piece of furniture all the keys work I look forward to playing it when we need music in the Old Sloop room We will also be able to move it into the Sanctuary for use as a second piano for piano recitals and concerts Irsquom organizing a concert of Carnival of the Animals for the winter of 2018 and wersquoll need 2 pianos The older upright piano will be donated
We Look Forward to
May 5 Cinco de Mayo party May 10 UnityAlliance dinner May 12 Sci-Coh-Rock-Well Youth Service May 21 The 383rd Annual Meeting of First Parish June 11 Coming of Age Recognition Sunday (note change of date) June 25 Summer Picnic
Notes from the Parish Committee
Draft Vision and Mission Statements Are Here
The MVTSC (MissionVision Team Steering Committee) unveiled the following draft Vision and Mission statements for the church at the March 26th service We will be collecting feedback over the next few weeksmdashall comments are welcome The team will evaluate and incorporate them as best we can and present another draft to the congregation The goal of completion is the Annual Meeting in May Please submit your comments to Ann Svensen at svensencomcastnet Thank you all for your input
Draft Vision and Mission Statements March 26 2017
Our Vision We aspire to be a beacon of liberal faith strong community and transformative service rooted in love
Our Mission
Liberal Faith We commit to participate side-by-side across generations in worship religious education social activities environmental protection and social justice workmdashlearning sharing and growing together Strong Community We commit to care for one another nurture the light that shines within each of us and support each otherrsquos individual search for truth and meaning Transformative Service We commit to pursue diversity justice equality reason and discourse provide inspiration through music creativity and the arts and work cooperatively to affect positive change in our community and beyond
Celebration Dinner - Saturday April 8
The Vision and Mission Team invite you to savor excellent food enjoy each otherrsquos company celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor the unveiling of our draft Vision and Mission Statement Saturday April 8 at 600 pm at the home of Alma Morrison and Ray Des Roches 18 Tichnor Court Scituate Our menu will be tapas if you would like to contribute an appetizer please indicate what you will bring when you sign up Please also bring your own favorite beverage ndash beer wine or soft drinks The Vision and Mission Team will supply desserts And wersquore expecting entertainment as well We look forward to seeing you There will be seating at tables or feel free to stand and circulate while you nibble and sip Please RSVP by signing up on the Celebration Dinner Sheet in the Old Sloop Room or on-line at the Sign-Up Genius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040549aaaf2fa13-celebration Questions Please call Alma at 781-545-1466
April 9th Is Committee Sunday
All committees that are able will meet at the church after the service and coffee Childcare will be available Groups will break at Noon for those participating in the vigil and resume from 1215 to 100 pm Committee Sundays are a regular event on the second Sunday of each month enabling all of us to connect and engage in new ways If you are not currently on a committee nowrsquos a great time to get involved This month Committees will discuss their programs and plans for next year and determine their budget requests
Opportunities for Spiritual Deepening
Monday Night Meditation
Practice listening to silence on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights during ldquoMonday Night Meditationrdquo at the church from 7 -830 pm April sessions are on Mondays 410 and 424 All are welcome Email Brian or Patty Sutton with any questions at brsuttonhotmailcom or pattysuttongmailcom
Come to Community Office Hours with the Minister
Wednesday April 12 130 ndash 230 pm Saturday April 29 130 ndash 230 pm
at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute in the Harbor Stop by to talk about whatrsquos going on in your life and in the world
Bring a friend who might like to share in the conversation
Exploring the Bible Introducing the Old Testament One opening remains in the class which will meet on Monday April 17 at 7 pm Please speak with Pamela Barz if you are interested
Understanding the Issues of our Times
Because of scheduling conflicts there will be no April meeting the next discussion will take place on Thursday May 25 at 7 pm For that meeting please read Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving or watch her TED Talk httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=c5nqN8tmfok Debby Irving wrote about the reason for her book ldquoIrsquom a white woman raised in Winchester Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and lsquo70s After a blissfully sheltered upper-middle-class suburban childhood I found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide I observed in Boston From 1984 to 2009 my work in urban neighborhoods and schools left me feeling helpless Why did people live so differently along racial
lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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Sunday April 30
Grades K-2 - Web of Life and Oneness Grades 3-5 - Helping Project Grades 6-7 - Oh God Grade 8 - Your God Project (Coming of Age with Mentors) SciCohRock Senior Youth Group Schedule Sunday April 2 Meeting Scituate 5 pm - 7 pm Saturday April 8 - Sunday April 9 CONopoly One night CON at Westminster Unitarian Church East
Grenwich Rhode Island Sunday April 23 Meeting Rockland 5 pm - 7 pm Sunday April 30 Meeting Norwell 5 pm - 7 pm
Spring Session teachers Spencer Howe Jenn Macencheesey Kate Glennon Ann Svensen Brian and Patty Sutton substitutes Julianna Dunn and Tracey Timmins Youth Advisors Michael Feeney and Veronica Amelang A special thank you to Cathie McGowan for guest teaching grades 6-8 on the meaning and how to make prayer beads We are looking for parents and other people to organize an Easter Egg Hunt or other event on April 16th In the past weve collected socks and underwear for Cradles to Crayons decorated and colored eggs maybe even released rabbits into the wild Let us know your ideas and let us know if you can come to help Love and Kindness Brian amp Patty Sutton and the RE Committee Choosing to Say Hands off the Hijab by Kathy Slade I had tried to talk Linnie out of going to the
protest as she had another obligation I said shed be one person among thousands and her being there would not matter as much as it would at the meeting she was supposed to attend But she persisted and got out of her meeting See how the story turns out on the latest post on the UUA Religious Education Blog uuaorgreblog
Church Matters
Notes from Beth Dubuisson
Thank you to Oliver Jones and Zack Nidositko for playing a beautiful duet of Leonard Cohenrsquos Hallelujah at our service March 26th If your child (7th grade or older) plays an instrument and would like to perform at a service please talk to me at church or e-mail me elizdubuigmailcom
April 2nd We welcome cellist Caroline Hine She will play an accompaniment to the choir anthem Over the Sea to Skye She and I will perform a couple of songs we played at the last coffee house too so if you missed it you can hear them next Sunday April 9th The choir will perform Wheel in a Wheel a fun spiritual
April 16th Win Lawson trombonist joins us to celebrate Easter The choir will sing a Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord by G F Handel Choir members are invited to help lead the singing of Easter hymns at the Sunrise Easter service sponsored by the Scituate clergy Please arrive by 545 am and gather near the microphone April 23rd Howard Mathews will bring his guitar and lead us in songs celebrating Earth Day
April 30th The choir will sing Now Is the Time by Florence and Shelton The final choir session of this
church year begins today - if youve been thinking of trying out the choir come sing with us Thank you so much to Wendy and David Ballinger for generously donating their beautiful Steigerman
piano Not only is it a lovely piece of furniture all the keys work I look forward to playing it when we need music in the Old Sloop room We will also be able to move it into the Sanctuary for use as a second piano for piano recitals and concerts Irsquom organizing a concert of Carnival of the Animals for the winter of 2018 and wersquoll need 2 pianos The older upright piano will be donated
We Look Forward to
May 5 Cinco de Mayo party May 10 UnityAlliance dinner May 12 Sci-Coh-Rock-Well Youth Service May 21 The 383rd Annual Meeting of First Parish June 11 Coming of Age Recognition Sunday (note change of date) June 25 Summer Picnic
Notes from the Parish Committee
Draft Vision and Mission Statements Are Here
The MVTSC (MissionVision Team Steering Committee) unveiled the following draft Vision and Mission statements for the church at the March 26th service We will be collecting feedback over the next few weeksmdashall comments are welcome The team will evaluate and incorporate them as best we can and present another draft to the congregation The goal of completion is the Annual Meeting in May Please submit your comments to Ann Svensen at svensencomcastnet Thank you all for your input
Draft Vision and Mission Statements March 26 2017
Our Vision We aspire to be a beacon of liberal faith strong community and transformative service rooted in love
Our Mission
Liberal Faith We commit to participate side-by-side across generations in worship religious education social activities environmental protection and social justice workmdashlearning sharing and growing together Strong Community We commit to care for one another nurture the light that shines within each of us and support each otherrsquos individual search for truth and meaning Transformative Service We commit to pursue diversity justice equality reason and discourse provide inspiration through music creativity and the arts and work cooperatively to affect positive change in our community and beyond
Celebration Dinner - Saturday April 8
The Vision and Mission Team invite you to savor excellent food enjoy each otherrsquos company celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor the unveiling of our draft Vision and Mission Statement Saturday April 8 at 600 pm at the home of Alma Morrison and Ray Des Roches 18 Tichnor Court Scituate Our menu will be tapas if you would like to contribute an appetizer please indicate what you will bring when you sign up Please also bring your own favorite beverage ndash beer wine or soft drinks The Vision and Mission Team will supply desserts And wersquore expecting entertainment as well We look forward to seeing you There will be seating at tables or feel free to stand and circulate while you nibble and sip Please RSVP by signing up on the Celebration Dinner Sheet in the Old Sloop Room or on-line at the Sign-Up Genius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040549aaaf2fa13-celebration Questions Please call Alma at 781-545-1466
April 9th Is Committee Sunday
All committees that are able will meet at the church after the service and coffee Childcare will be available Groups will break at Noon for those participating in the vigil and resume from 1215 to 100 pm Committee Sundays are a regular event on the second Sunday of each month enabling all of us to connect and engage in new ways If you are not currently on a committee nowrsquos a great time to get involved This month Committees will discuss their programs and plans for next year and determine their budget requests
Opportunities for Spiritual Deepening
Monday Night Meditation
Practice listening to silence on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights during ldquoMonday Night Meditationrdquo at the church from 7 -830 pm April sessions are on Mondays 410 and 424 All are welcome Email Brian or Patty Sutton with any questions at brsuttonhotmailcom or pattysuttongmailcom
Come to Community Office Hours with the Minister
Wednesday April 12 130 ndash 230 pm Saturday April 29 130 ndash 230 pm
at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute in the Harbor Stop by to talk about whatrsquos going on in your life and in the world
Bring a friend who might like to share in the conversation
Exploring the Bible Introducing the Old Testament One opening remains in the class which will meet on Monday April 17 at 7 pm Please speak with Pamela Barz if you are interested
Understanding the Issues of our Times
Because of scheduling conflicts there will be no April meeting the next discussion will take place on Thursday May 25 at 7 pm For that meeting please read Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving or watch her TED Talk httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=c5nqN8tmfok Debby Irving wrote about the reason for her book ldquoIrsquom a white woman raised in Winchester Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and lsquo70s After a blissfully sheltered upper-middle-class suburban childhood I found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide I observed in Boston From 1984 to 2009 my work in urban neighborhoods and schools left me feeling helpless Why did people live so differently along racial
lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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STAY CONNECTED
First Parish of Scituate | 330 First Parish Road Scituate MA 02066
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April 16th Win Lawson trombonist joins us to celebrate Easter The choir will sing a Jazz Alleluia and Praise the Lord by G F Handel Choir members are invited to help lead the singing of Easter hymns at the Sunrise Easter service sponsored by the Scituate clergy Please arrive by 545 am and gather near the microphone April 23rd Howard Mathews will bring his guitar and lead us in songs celebrating Earth Day
April 30th The choir will sing Now Is the Time by Florence and Shelton The final choir session of this
church year begins today - if youve been thinking of trying out the choir come sing with us Thank you so much to Wendy and David Ballinger for generously donating their beautiful Steigerman
piano Not only is it a lovely piece of furniture all the keys work I look forward to playing it when we need music in the Old Sloop room We will also be able to move it into the Sanctuary for use as a second piano for piano recitals and concerts Irsquom organizing a concert of Carnival of the Animals for the winter of 2018 and wersquoll need 2 pianos The older upright piano will be donated
We Look Forward to
May 5 Cinco de Mayo party May 10 UnityAlliance dinner May 12 Sci-Coh-Rock-Well Youth Service May 21 The 383rd Annual Meeting of First Parish June 11 Coming of Age Recognition Sunday (note change of date) June 25 Summer Picnic
Notes from the Parish Committee
Draft Vision and Mission Statements Are Here
The MVTSC (MissionVision Team Steering Committee) unveiled the following draft Vision and Mission statements for the church at the March 26th service We will be collecting feedback over the next few weeksmdashall comments are welcome The team will evaluate and incorporate them as best we can and present another draft to the congregation The goal of completion is the Annual Meeting in May Please submit your comments to Ann Svensen at svensencomcastnet Thank you all for your input
Draft Vision and Mission Statements March 26 2017
Our Vision We aspire to be a beacon of liberal faith strong community and transformative service rooted in love
Our Mission
Liberal Faith We commit to participate side-by-side across generations in worship religious education social activities environmental protection and social justice workmdashlearning sharing and growing together Strong Community We commit to care for one another nurture the light that shines within each of us and support each otherrsquos individual search for truth and meaning Transformative Service We commit to pursue diversity justice equality reason and discourse provide inspiration through music creativity and the arts and work cooperatively to affect positive change in our community and beyond
Celebration Dinner - Saturday April 8
The Vision and Mission Team invite you to savor excellent food enjoy each otherrsquos company celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor the unveiling of our draft Vision and Mission Statement Saturday April 8 at 600 pm at the home of Alma Morrison and Ray Des Roches 18 Tichnor Court Scituate Our menu will be tapas if you would like to contribute an appetizer please indicate what you will bring when you sign up Please also bring your own favorite beverage ndash beer wine or soft drinks The Vision and Mission Team will supply desserts And wersquore expecting entertainment as well We look forward to seeing you There will be seating at tables or feel free to stand and circulate while you nibble and sip Please RSVP by signing up on the Celebration Dinner Sheet in the Old Sloop Room or on-line at the Sign-Up Genius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040549aaaf2fa13-celebration Questions Please call Alma at 781-545-1466
April 9th Is Committee Sunday
All committees that are able will meet at the church after the service and coffee Childcare will be available Groups will break at Noon for those participating in the vigil and resume from 1215 to 100 pm Committee Sundays are a regular event on the second Sunday of each month enabling all of us to connect and engage in new ways If you are not currently on a committee nowrsquos a great time to get involved This month Committees will discuss their programs and plans for next year and determine their budget requests
Opportunities for Spiritual Deepening
Monday Night Meditation
Practice listening to silence on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights during ldquoMonday Night Meditationrdquo at the church from 7 -830 pm April sessions are on Mondays 410 and 424 All are welcome Email Brian or Patty Sutton with any questions at brsuttonhotmailcom or pattysuttongmailcom
Come to Community Office Hours with the Minister
Wednesday April 12 130 ndash 230 pm Saturday April 29 130 ndash 230 pm
at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute in the Harbor Stop by to talk about whatrsquos going on in your life and in the world
Bring a friend who might like to share in the conversation
Exploring the Bible Introducing the Old Testament One opening remains in the class which will meet on Monday April 17 at 7 pm Please speak with Pamela Barz if you are interested
Understanding the Issues of our Times
Because of scheduling conflicts there will be no April meeting the next discussion will take place on Thursday May 25 at 7 pm For that meeting please read Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving or watch her TED Talk httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=c5nqN8tmfok Debby Irving wrote about the reason for her book ldquoIrsquom a white woman raised in Winchester Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and lsquo70s After a blissfully sheltered upper-middle-class suburban childhood I found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide I observed in Boston From 1984 to 2009 my work in urban neighborhoods and schools left me feeling helpless Why did people live so differently along racial
lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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Celebration Dinner - Saturday April 8
The Vision and Mission Team invite you to savor excellent food enjoy each otherrsquos company celebrate the arrival of Spring and honor the unveiling of our draft Vision and Mission Statement Saturday April 8 at 600 pm at the home of Alma Morrison and Ray Des Roches 18 Tichnor Court Scituate Our menu will be tapas if you would like to contribute an appetizer please indicate what you will bring when you sign up Please also bring your own favorite beverage ndash beer wine or soft drinks The Vision and Mission Team will supply desserts And wersquore expecting entertainment as well We look forward to seeing you There will be seating at tables or feel free to stand and circulate while you nibble and sip Please RSVP by signing up on the Celebration Dinner Sheet in the Old Sloop Room or on-line at the Sign-Up Genius httpwwwsignupgeniuscomgo9040549aaaf2fa13-celebration Questions Please call Alma at 781-545-1466
April 9th Is Committee Sunday
All committees that are able will meet at the church after the service and coffee Childcare will be available Groups will break at Noon for those participating in the vigil and resume from 1215 to 100 pm Committee Sundays are a regular event on the second Sunday of each month enabling all of us to connect and engage in new ways If you are not currently on a committee nowrsquos a great time to get involved This month Committees will discuss their programs and plans for next year and determine their budget requests
Opportunities for Spiritual Deepening
Monday Night Meditation
Practice listening to silence on the 2nd and 4th Monday nights during ldquoMonday Night Meditationrdquo at the church from 7 -830 pm April sessions are on Mondays 410 and 424 All are welcome Email Brian or Patty Sutton with any questions at brsuttonhotmailcom or pattysuttongmailcom
Come to Community Office Hours with the Minister
Wednesday April 12 130 ndash 230 pm Saturday April 29 130 ndash 230 pm
at the Lucky Finn Cafeacute in the Harbor Stop by to talk about whatrsquos going on in your life and in the world
Bring a friend who might like to share in the conversation
Exploring the Bible Introducing the Old Testament One opening remains in the class which will meet on Monday April 17 at 7 pm Please speak with Pamela Barz if you are interested
Understanding the Issues of our Times
Because of scheduling conflicts there will be no April meeting the next discussion will take place on Thursday May 25 at 7 pm For that meeting please read Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race by Debby Irving or watch her TED Talk httpswwwyoutubecomwatchv=c5nqN8tmfok Debby Irving wrote about the reason for her book ldquoIrsquom a white woman raised in Winchester Massachusetts during the socially turbulent 1960s and lsquo70s After a blissfully sheltered upper-middle-class suburban childhood I found myself simultaneously intrigued and horrified by the racial divide I observed in Boston From 1984 to 2009 my work in urban neighborhoods and schools left me feeling helpless Why did people live so differently along racial
lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
Visit our Website
STAY CONNECTED
First Parish of Scituate | 330 First Parish Road Scituate MA 02066
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lines Why were student outcomes so divergent Why did I get so jumpy when talking to a person of color Where did the fear of saying something stupid or offensive come from and why couldnrsquot I make it go away The more I tried to understand racial dynamics the more confused I becamerdquo This book chronicles the questions interactions conversations and experiences which helped her understand herself as part of ldquothe story of racerdquo The book is available through the OCLN library system and on Amazon (httpswwwamazoncomWaking-White-Finding-Myself-Storydp0991331303) More information is available on Debby Irvingrsquos website httpwwwdebbyirvingcom
New England Region Regional Assembly April 21-22
The New England Region UUA invites you to gather with New England Unitarian Universalists for a celebration of spirit Worship will be led by liturgist-singer-music director Dr Glen Thomas Rideout and UU preacher the Rev Ms Robin Bartlett Sing with composer-musician-song leader Dr Ysaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey and the Rock Attend a UUA Presidential Candidates Forum Meet and greet your New England Region UUA staff and choose from three workshops being offered REGISTER new-englandeventbritecom Youth are welcome to participate special rate for ages 12-19
Free child care available for ages 11 and under
Spirit Sunday April 30 Spirit in Practice Justice Practices
The final session in this yearrsquos Spirit Sunday program focuses on the role of justice work in our spiritual lives The Unitarian Universalist minister Mark Morrison-Reed has said The central task of the religious community is to unveil the bonds that bind each to all There is a connectedness a relationship discovered amid the particulars of our own lives and the lives of others Once felt it inspires us to act for justice We will look at how our spiritual life may express itself in our actions Adults and youth in junior high and high school are invited to join Pamela Barz in this workshop The program begins at 9 and end at 10 so please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes earlier to settle in
If you would like to see more Spirit Sunday programs next year or have suggestions for future topics please speak with Pamela Barz
Womensphere Spring Event Rise Up - Reflect - Connect-Act
Womenshere is a sacred circle gathering for women of the Ballou-Channing District of the UUA Each Fall and Spring they offer a womens retreat This seasons will be on Saturday April 29 930-330 pm at the Westminster Unitarian Church in East Greenwich RI The focus of the retreat will be on developing spiritual practices which help us to radiate peace to our communities and the larger world The cost for the retreat including lunch is $25 Detailed description and registration information is available at the church For more information email Mary McRae mcm3038yahoocom
Gatherings for Craft and Conversation
Wednesday Night Crafters
The next Crafters Night will be on Wednesday April 26th from 7-9 in the Parish Hall Come join the fun Aprils project to be announced in on the FriendsOfFirstParish Facebook page and in the weekly Whats Happening If there is a craft youd like to share or have ideas that youd like to see taught please contact
Kim Dickinson via email at kalicedcomcastnet
Fididdlers
Drop in at the church any Wednesday between 1030 am and 1230 pm to participate in crafting and conversation
Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
Visit our Website
STAY CONNECTED
First Parish of Scituate | 330 First Parish Road Scituate MA 02066
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Opportunities for Ministry
Mens Ministry
Enjoy breakfast with the Menrsquos Ministry at Jamiersquos Pub on Saturday April 1 at 8 am Since our project was supposed to be outside but the forecast calls for heavy rain all day it looks like we will just gather for breakfast If the weather forecast changes or we get an inside project I will email those on my list and post to the Friends Facebook page Our next meeting will be Saturday May 6 when we will install screens and air conditioners Men and boys of all ages are welcome Please let me know if yoursquod like to be on the mailing list or if you have ideas for future projects Chuck Jones Charles_A_Jonesyahoocom
The Vigil Continues Join us every Sunday just before 1200 pm out in front of the church to continue our vigil standing in support of refugees and immigrants The church bell will ring from 1200 to 1215
Scituate Food Pantry
Hello Folks The month of April is our churchs time to support the Scituate Food Pantry We are called upon to provide one person on Tuesday each week of April from 1000am to 100 pm and 6-800 pm the last Tuesday April 25th The work is mainly dating donated goods and filling orders for clients There is some lifting and bending required On the month that we provide volunteers to the food pantry we are requested to either have a fund raiser or a food drive Our plan is to collect over 1000 items this month as we build a wall of food across the chancel trying to beat last years record of just under 1000 items The Food Pantry always needs catsup mayonnaise jelly juice coffee tea cookies crackers cereal xugar canned fruit pancake mix and syrup spaghetti sauce and canned meats Please sign up on the sheet in the Sloop room at church andor contact me at church or at 781-378-1562 if you have any questions Thank you - Alan Donaldson Food Pantry Representative And if youre not free on one of the Tuesdays consider helping out on Saturday May 13 with all the food that comes in from the annual Post Office Food Drive
Scituate Food Pantry ndash Post Office Food Drive Saturday May 13
The Scituate Food Pantry provided over 200 Scituate families with over 6000 bags of food last year This Post Office Drive is our major source of food donations We need volunteers age 15 or older on the 13th to help us sort and pack the donations at the Food Pantry located at the Masonic Temple 344 Country Way that day 1-4 pm and 4-7 pm Help is especially needed during the later shift If you havent helped at this event before you are requested to attend a brief training session either Wednesday May 10th at 7PM or Thursday May 11th at 10AM at the Food Pantry If you can help please send an email to foodpantrynotegmailcom indicating your shift preference and whether you will attend one of the training sessions
Easter Flower Donations for the Sanctuary
Help beautify our sanctuary for Easter Sunday Members and friends are invited to make a donation to purchase a spring plant to decorate the church The plants can go home with you after the Easter service Names of donors and the dedications will be included in an insert in the order of service Forms will be available this Sunday at the church You can also request a form by emailing the church All forms need to be returned to the church office with your check by April 9 Checks should be made out to the church with ldquoEaster Flowersrdquo on the memo line Below is a sample order form Please let Marche Kellerhals who is organizing the flower donations know if you have any questions
Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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Around the Parish
Alan Hale is Scituatersquos 2017 Ambassador to Project 351 which brings together an 8th grader from every
city and town in Massachusetts for a year of community service leadership development and enrichment In March he coordinated a collection of clothing for Cradles to Crayons at Gates SchoolhellipThere will be a celebration of the life of Lisa Bertolas mother at the First Parish in Duxbury where she was a member on Saturday April 29th at 1 pmWe offer our sympathy to Bob Murdock on the death of his uncleJennifer Allen would appreciate assistance as she and Reed prepare her
parentsrsquo home in Scituate for sale If you can help at the estate sale April 6 7 8 between 9 and 5 or with setting up for it earlier in the week please let her know at jennsunshinegmailcom or 781-545-2696 (home number) Welcome to JoAnne and Mike Wislocki who with their children Chet and Mae joined
us for worship on March 26 We will dedicate Mae during the service on June 4
Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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Thank UUs To Wendy and David Ballinger for donating the new piano in the Old Sloop Room to Marche Kellerhals for coordinating the Easter flowers Julianna Dunn Ruth Kuhn and Jenn Mackey who took up the challenge of making hamantaschen for our Purim service on March 12hellip To Elizabeth and David Dubuisson who hosted the annual Choir party in their home hellip Jenn Mackey who assisted guest preacher Dick Fewkes on March 19hellip to the Blue Boat Coffeehouse Team who
put together another inspiring evening on March 18 with proceeds supporting for the work of South Shore Peer Recoveryhellip to our Vision-Mission Team Ellen Isley Alma Morrison Ann Svensen and Billy Timmins for their strong leadershiphellip to Jen McGonagle Dziedzic and Jenn Mackey who coordinated
the March 25 potluck supper and game night and to all who led games and brought food Haley House thanks us
Dear First Parish UU
I would like to extend sincere thanks for two recent helpful donations youve made to Haley House in Boston Thank you for the large load of new socks you sent in around New Years Almost every guest who comes through our weekly clothing room has a need for fresh socks I can attest that a fresh pair of socks can really brighten a persons day Also thank you for the several beautiful Farberware pots and pans that you attained after so diligently saving rewards points The majority of these pots and pans are now being enjoyed by several residents of the Haley House affordable housing units Additionally we the live-in community at Haley House soup kitchen gratefully integrated several of the pans into our upstairs community kitchen and have enjoyed cooking with such elegant equipment On behalf of everyone at Haley House we are grateful for your continued support and humbled by your thoughtfulness
Sincerely Karsten Frey
Happy Birthday
April
Suzanne Oliver Ellie Snow Sarah Snow Jacoby Kingsbury Chris Munson Alma Morrison Mackenna Berkeley Lee Munson Emily DiPaola Colin Munson
Apr 1 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 4 Apr 8 Apr 15 Apr 17 Apr 24 Apr 25 Apr 29
April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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April Calendar
Sat 1st
800 am Mens Ministry Sun 2nd
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 1215 pm Membership Luncheon 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Scituate Wed 5th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Parish Committee Sat 8th
600 pm Celebration Dinner (Alma MorrisonRay Des Roches home) 48 -49 YG Overnight (E Greenwich RI)
Sun 9th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Committee Sunday 1215 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk Mon 10th
700 pm Meditation Wed 12th
1030 am Fididdlers 130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 16th
6 am Sunrise Service at the Lighthouse 900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship 1200 pm Vigil
Mon 17th
700 pm Exploring the Bible Wed 19th
1030 am Fididdlers Fri 21st
700 pm Scituate Ceilidhe Sun 23rd
1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Rockland Mon 24th
700 pm Meditation Wed 26th
1030 am Fididdlers 700 pm Wednesday Evening Craft Group Sat 29th
130 pm Ministers Community Office Hours (Lucky Finn Cafe) Sun 30th
900 am Choir Rehearsal 1030 am Worship and RE 1200 pm Vigil 330 pm Walk and Talk 500 pm YG SciCohRock - Norwell
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