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Experiences of Transcending Mystery

November 20, 2018

From Kathleen Hogue UUSM DRE While the Seven Principles of Unitarianism may be considered our creed, they do not stand alone as the substance of our faith.  We are seekers…

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December Art Wall: Bettye Barclay

November 20, 2018

The last Art Wall of the year, Now & Then by Bettye Barclay, kicks off with an opening reception on Sunday, December 2 from 10 am to 1 pm. In collaboration…

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Holiday Office Closing Schedule

November 6, 2018

Church offices will be closed on the following dates: • Monday, November 12 for observation of Veterans Day • Thursday, November 22 and Friday, November 23 for Thanksgiving Holiday •…

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UUSM News Podcast Premieres: News Plus Robin Stillwater on Young Adults

November 16, 2018

UUSM’s Interfaith Quest RE class presents our first news podcast. Listen in for highlights from the online Newsletter plus a special interview with Intern Minister Robin Stillwater. Robin discusses her…

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Board Makes Additional Docs Available Online

November 26, 2018

November 8 was the first meeting of the UUSM Board of Directors following their day-long retreat, so the topics began with a synopsis of some of the highlights. The board…

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Sustainability Fund Update

November 17, 2018

In the spring of 2018, UUSM faced a tricky financial picture: the pledge drive total fell far below the 2018-19 requested budget – a $90K deficit. Investigating further, pledge numbers…

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RiZe Up! Roy Zimmerman Concert

November 20, 2018

In the current national nightmare, we need to laugh, and we need to hope. Roy Zimmerman’s signature blend of heart and hilarity has never been more necessary. RiZe Up is ninety minutes…

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Sing-Along at Second Sunday Supper Led by the Choir

November 19, 2018

Who: Music and Membership Committees to sponsor What: Potluck dinner and holiday sing-along with members of the choir When: 6:00 pm, Sunday, December 9th in Forbes Hall for dinner followed by…

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Caroling, Sat. Dec. 1 at 1:30 pm!

November 19, 2018

Spread the spirit of the season by singing holiday carols. All in the congregation are welcome! When: Saturday December 1 Where: Nursing Homes Time: 1:30-3:30 pm We’ll meet upstairs in…

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Día de Los Muertos 2018: Embrace “The Dark”

November 22, 2018

Our multigenerational Day of the Dead service on October 28 had actors for The Dark, by Lemony Snicket, teach us to look past our fear and see what the unknown has to offer.

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Learning to Work Together, Starting with Our Fall UUSM Board Retreat

November 8, 2018

If you were in the middle of the ocean on a sailing trip with some friends when a storm hit and your ship wrecked…If you could only salvage 15 items…

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Personal and Spiritual Development Classes – November 2018

November 1, 2018

Learning and exploration is about transformation of the individual, our community, and the larger society. Participation helps us grow in wisdom, compassion, and ethical living. See our upcoming activities, programs,…

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On Memory, Growth, and Change as We Come Into Our Covenant

October 29, 2018

The Seven Principles don’t directly mention it, but memory is an important part of striving to be a justice-based community. The act of remembrance is the building block by which…

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UUSM NEWS TEAM

Managing Editor: Pam Teplitz
Editors: Barbara Andres, Sheila Cummins, Elizabeth Fuller, Joyce Holmen, Lois Hutchinson, Pam Teplitz
Photography: Carol Ring, Roy Patience
Staff Liaison: Esther Chase
Website Administrators: Elizabeth Fuller, Pam Teplitz

Please contact the News Team to submit articles. Members can contact the UUSM office to submit material for the Thursday Announcements.