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50 Bloomfield Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105
Tel: (860) 233-9897 / FAX 233-1333
Email: firstunitarian@ushartford.com
Reverend Barbara Jamestone, PhD
USH-Enews For July 31, 2008
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Office hours: Rev. Jamestone: Phone: 860 233-9897; Email: RevBJ@USHartford.com - Rev. BJ office hours by appointment.
Worshipping Together Since 1830
Summer Services at 10 AMSunday - 3rd Unitarian Universalism’s 2nd Principle: Justice, equity and compassion in human relations - Heather Ferguson-Hull will reflect on the joys and challenges of being in community at USH, and will explore ways we might work towards our own "more perfect union."
About the Speaker: Heather has been a member of USH since 2002, and a Unitarian-Universalist since 1994. She is the President of the Unitarian Society of Hartford.
Music -
REflections on Children's Programming -
"Helping a child cope with loss is perhaps one of the most important roles an adult can play. In effect, you are helping that child develop skills that can last a lifetime."
~Mental Health Association
Just as adults struggle to understand tragedy in the world, so do our children. If you need assistance or support in this effort, please contact the Director of Religious Education, Gail M. Syring at: dre(at symbol)ushartford.com or 860-233-9897. Written resources can also be found here:
Perennial Wisdom
Skip Berrien joins us in Religious Education class today, to speak about the surprising pleasures to be found on vacation. What do you do with no T.V., computer or Game Boy? We will be experimenting with collage after the story.Zen Master as Pulpit Guest on August 10th - Zen Master Dae Bong Sunim, of the international Zen center Mu Sang Sa in Korea, will be joining us as a pulpit guest on August 10, 2008. He will offer his thoughts on the sixth principle, the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all in his sermon: Zen Action, Zen Person. His biography and information about Mu Sang Sa can be viewed here.
Knoxville Relief Fund - As we struggle to make sense of a tragedy in our sister congregation, it can be helpful to be able to make a meaningful contribution to the healing efforts. To this end, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), in association with the UUA Thomas Jefferson District, has launched the Knoxville Relief Fund to bring ministry, spiritual care, and practical financial assistance to those affected by the tragedy in Knoxville, Tennessee. Gifts to the fund will assist members of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist (UU) Church and Westside Unitarian Universalist Fellowship and their loved ones, and will show them that they are not alone during this time of shock and grief More.What Else is Happening & Announcements
The June-August Meetinghouse Messenger is available.
Ballots for Next Season's Movies - in the Friday Dinner and Movie Series are due Friday, August 1. For further information see last week's issue.
Further Down The Road (About 30 Days)
Alerting ALL Women-Folk at USH - Save the Date: October 24-26. More
A Matter of Opinion: (space for comment on USH issues from members and friends) - Editor retains the right to make minor changes – letters should be issue oriented -
Did You Know? - If it's broken and you can't reuse it, donate it or freecycle it head to Earth911.com. they will give you drop-off location to recycle your e-waste.
From the Editor:
This Week’s Feature Articles
Knoxville
Cranes for Knoxville
Volunteer at the USH OfficeKnoxville - Months or years from now, somebody will stumble upon this page, long after the relevant web links have been replaced and wonder, "What's this business about Knoxville?"
In short, a deranged man entered a UU Church while the members were observing a children's pageant. The man was armed intent on killing as many as possible and convinced he would be subsequently killed by the police. He killed two, wounded several and was subdued by members of the congregation. They held him for the arrival of the police. You can read more about the incident by following links elsewhere in this issue while they are current or using Google to find relevant news stories.
What are the lessons of this incident? - DCN
Cranes for Knoxville - Come to a "Crane Workshop" this Sunday, August 3.
Leona will provide ongoing instruction for all ages in the Meditation Room this Sunday, August 3, 9 - 10 AM and 12 noon - 2 PM.Materials will be available on an ongoing basis.
Once one-thousand cranes are completed, they will be sent to Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville as a symbol of our wish for their peace.
To learn more about the crane's story of peace & longevity, go to www.sadako.org (this reference seems to be acting oddly. If it fails, try this one: here or here )Volunteer Opportunities at the USH Office - If you like to play with office machines and enjoy creating a finished product from a blank piece of paper, then take a look at the dates and tasks below. If you are willing to offer your time for any of these short term, time specific tasks then please let Rosie or Brian know. We promise a pleasant atmosphere (created by Rosie & Brian), a great work environment (the office is air conditioned!) and the camaraderie of fellow volunteers.
Tuesday - August 26th - any time
Postcards for Ingathering. Would require the use of a paper cutter and the postage meter. Cutting 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper into post cards and then running them through the postage meter.
Wednesday - August 27th - morning
Newsletter production. Would require the use of a folding machine and interaction with the copier. Folding 8.5 x 17 sheets of paper and collating them into individual sets of Newsletters. Folding 8.5 x 14 sheets of paper for the ca lender and inserting them into each individual Newsletter.
Thursday - August 28th - morning
Newsletter preparation for mailing. Hand folding, sealing and labeling of Newsletters. Contact Betty Arnold directly!
Friday - August 29th - morning
Order of Service production. Would require the use of a folding machine and interaction with the copier. Folding 8.5x 14 sheets of paper and collating them into order of service covers. Folding either 8.5 x 11 or 8.5 x 14 sheets of paper for the Weekly Insert and putting them into each order of service.
Thursday - September 11th - morning
Photo directory production. Would require the use of a folding machine, interaction with the copier and use of a saddle stapler. Folding 8.5 x 14 sheets of paper and collating them into individual sets of Photo Directories and then stapling the sheets together with the saddle stapler.
Sunday - September 14th - morning
Photo Directory Distribution. Would require manning a table before and after both services to pass out directories (checking families off of a list).External Events and Educational Notes
On the Calendar
Thursday, July 31
7:00 pm Rental, Ballou
Friday, August 1
5:00 pm Wedding Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Saturday, August 2
3:30 pm Wedding, Sanctuary
Sunday, August 3
10:00 am WORSHIP SERVICE, SANCTUARY
11:00 pm Coffee Hour, Fellowship Hall
3:00 pm Rental, Chapel
Tuesday, August 5
7:00 pm Small Group Ministry, David’s Den
8:00 pm AA, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, August 6
6:00 pm Dharma Gathering, Emerson
7:30 pm NVC Practice Group, Emerson
Thursday, August 7
7:00 pm Rental, Ballou
Friday, August 8
1:00 pm Transitions Group, David’s Den
1:00 pm Classroom refurbishing
Saturday, August 9
9:00 am Classroom refurbishing
10:00 am Rental, Chapel
Sunday, August 10
9:00 am Building & Grounds, Murray
10:00 am WORSHIP SERVICE, SANCTUARY
11:00 am Coffee Hour, Fellowship Hall
3:00 pm Rental, ChapelItalicized entries are non-USH events.
Please notify Brian Mullen of all additions or changes to the calendar. Follow this Link to all our scheduled events!
Nuts and Bolts: The member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association covenant to affirm and promote: the inherent worth and dignity of every person; justice, equity, and compassion in human relations; acceptance of one another and encouragement of spiritual growth in our congregations; a free and responsible search for truth and meaning; the right of conscience and the use of the democratic process, within our congregations and in society at large; the goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all; respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part.
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