| September 2010 |
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| Sun |
12 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service: Water Ceremony (intergenerational)
by the Rev. Elizabeth Strong
Our Water Ceremony, which opens our new church year, will be a bit different this year. You'll be invited to come forward with waters you have collected throughout the summer, either on vacation trips or from the home faucet or rain barrel, to speak of its significance in five categories: Rest and Renewal; Joy and Happiness; Grief and Loss; Transition and Change; and Blessings.
musicians: Lizards in the Hayloft
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Potluck Lunch after the service
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| Mon |
13 |
5:00 PM |
Our Father's House
Serve dinner at Our Father's House shelter in Fitchburg. Contact Kathy B. to offer food or help serving.
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7:30 PM |
Parish Committee meeting – all are welcome
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| Sun |
19 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by the Rev. Elizabeth Strong
musician: Stephan Arsenault
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| Sun |
26 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service: "Music Speaks Louder Than Words"
by Stephan Arsenault
and Ward Clark
We'll celebrate the contribution of music to our lives.
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| October 2010 |
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| Sat |
2 |
5:00 PM -
6:30 PM |
Harvest Supper – home-cooked turkey dinner with all the fixin's
Adult tickets are $10, seniors are $9, children 5-12 are $5, and kids under 5 are free. Dinner is served buffet-style. Take out is available.
This annual event is hosted by Ashby Congregational Church and First Parish Church in our Parish Hall.
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| Sun |
3 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by the Rev. Elizabeth Strong
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| Mon |
4 |
7:30 PM |
Parish Committee meeting – all are welcome
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| Sun |
10 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by Rev. John Pastor, UU Society of Gardner
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| Sun |
17 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service (lay led)
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| Sun |
24 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
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| Sun |
31 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by Inanna Arthen, M.Div.
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| November 2010 |
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| Mon |
1 |
7:30 PM |
Parish Committee meeting – all are welcome
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| Sun |
7 |
2:00 AM |
Fall Back or you'll arrive at church an hour early
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10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by the Rev. Elizabeth Strong
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| Mon |
8 |
5:00 PM |
Our Father's House
Serve dinner at Our Father's House shelter in Fitchburg. Contact Kathy B. to offer food or help serving.
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| Sun |
14 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by Rev. Eliza Blanchard
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| Sun |
21 |
10:00 AM |
Worship Service
by the Rev. Elizabeth Strong
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| Sun |
28 |
10:00 AM |
Open Sunday theme (to be announced)
"Open Sundays" are quiet mornings of fellowship and reflection, with no formal church service. Participants gather in the sanctuary to share stories, poetry and music on the theme of the service. All ages welcome.
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| Ongoing Activities |
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Religious Education |
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Youth and Teens – Visits to an area synagogue, mosque and peace center, supplemented by a service project chosen by participants. Contact: Martha Morgan |
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Younger Children – Inviting stories and activities drawn from Jewish and Christian roots, Unitarian Universalism, nature and world traditions. Contact: Nancy Haines |
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Book Group, meetings when opportune |
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Meals and hosting at the Montachusett Interfaith Hospitality Network Family Shelter |
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Collection of new underclothing and socks for Our Father’s House men’s shelter |
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November & December: Food & Toy Collection for Ashby families in need |
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| Contacts |
| Parish Committee |
Inanna Arthen, Chair |
| Property |
Mark Haines |
| Collector |
Cedwyn Morgan |
| Treasurer |
Bill Arnold |
| Clerk |
Stephan Arsenault |
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| Trustees |
Linda Duffy |
| Music |
Stephan Arsenault |
| Social Responsibility |
Catherine Dart |
| Community Council |
(open) |
| Membership |
Ward Clark & Barnabas |
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| Minister |
The Reverend Dr. Elizabeth M. Strong |
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