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Reverend Barbara Jamestone, PhD
USH-Enews For September 25 & October 2, 2008
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Sunday, 9:45 AM and 11:15 AMPlease note, This USH-Enews is for both September 25 and October 2nd.
Sunday - 28 Sept. - The Crucible of Experience - The term crucible is frequently used as a metaphor for the development of our ideas and practices. What does this word mean, and how does this concept relate to our desire to grow in members and wisdom? – John K. Stowe - Jeff Blanchette will be the Worship Associate for the Service.
The Offering this Sunday, September 28th, is for The Greater Hartford Interfaith Coalition for Equity and Justice (GHICEJ) More
Sunday 5 Oct. - Ritual Penance and the High Holy Days - In Autumn, Jews celebrate Yom Kippur, one of the most holy holiday celebrations. What human need is met by such ritual days of atonement, and how might UUs embrace imperfection and contrition as spiritual practice?
Music - 28 Sept. -This is a rare chance to hear Anhared Stowe, our favorite violinist, in solo performance. Ann is an artist, whether she's playing the traditional solo violin masterworks or popular melodies: Specifically..
Call to Worship: Nigun [Improvisation] from Baal Shem Ernest Bloch
Offertory: Adagio from Sonata #3 in D minor - Johannes Brahms
Anthem: Meditation Alexander Glazunov
Postlude: Presto {Tambourin] from Sonata #3 in D Jean Marie LeclairWe honor Rosh ha-Shanah with Nigun from Ernest Bloch's "Baal Shem", Three Pictures of Chassidic Life, written in 1924.In this work the repeated note patterns and perfect fourth interval imitate the call of the shofar as it is sounded in the Synagogue on High Holy Days, and the free rhythmic flow suggest the melismas of Hebrew chant.
The slow movement from Brahms' third and final violin sonata, written between 1886-88,is an exquisite utterance of the search in the human soul for that elusive assurance of security and oneness, and the grace that comes from its fleeting experience.
Russian composer Alexander Glazunov's "Meditation" is unlike the Russian temperament in its gentle, spring like nature.
The final movement from French composer Jean Marie Leclair's Sonata #3 is subtitled Tambourin, an old, lively Provencal dance usually accompanied by a tambourin, a small, two-headed medieval drum. In this case the piano becomes the tambourin.Music 5 October - to honor the Jewish High Holy Days, a variety of music is planned for the two services this day. Kurt Weill’s Broadway style, including “The Threepenny Opera,” is transformed in the bluesy but sacred “Kiddush” featuring our new tenor soloist Jeffrey Soto. A century earlier, Felix Mendelssohn recalled his converted family’s Jewish roots in his magnificent oratorio “Elijah.” Our new bass soloist Miguel Vasquez sings “It is Enough” and a women’s ensemble follows with “Lift Thine Eyes to the Mountains Whence Cometh Help.”
REflections on Children's Programming -
Religious Education Classes: September 28th and October 5th
Spirit Play: Red Rainbow Promise Story & Orange Rainbow Promise Story
Grades 2 & 3: Rosh Hashana & Sukkot
Grades 4 & 5: Noah's Ark & Joseph and His Brothers
Grades 6-8: Creating People and Gods & Starring You
Youth Group: Off Site Activity (11-2) & Discussion (9:45-11:15)
Music in the Classroom
In order to enrich our Religious Education program, we would like to provide musical experiences for our children in a non-competitive environment. To that end, our Music Director Mattie Banzaf will be visiting each classroom to teach the students a variety of songs to be sung during our worship services. If you have an interest in children's music, and would be willing to support this effort, please contact Mattie at: banz@hartford.edu. - Gail M. Syring, DRERE Music Director Katie LaPorta is continuing to rehearse with the Youth Choir for the fall. Their rehearsals are carefully dovetailing with the new Youth Group class schedule. They are planning to sing for the October 26th services, and it's not too late to join them! Please respond to Katie's emails and add your musical talents to our services.
Meanwhile the other children are learning a song for Pet Blessing Sunday, October 19th. Mattie is going into classes for a few minutes most Sundays to teach this song. You may hear your children practicing "Rise and Shine" around the house -- please join in and sing along!
What Else is Happening & Announcements
New sermon 14 Sept. available on the web, BJ's Reflections on Hurricanes & The Wisdom of Insecurity.
Singles Potluck Planned - The UU Singles group will have a potluck supper on Sunday Sept 28 at 5:30 PM. It will be held at the UUSE Meeting House in Manchester. Let's get the year off to a fun start. Bring your good ideas for programs for the coming year. Meet your old friends and tell tall tails of summer adventures. RSVP to Larry, bigcheese636)(at symbol)yahoo.com At least three people must RSVP for this to be held.
Circle Dinners Planned - Enjoy dining with friends and new acquaintances at various homes. More Deadline to sign up is October 5th.
Alerting ALL Women-Folk at USH - Retreat Save the Date: October 24-26.
- Senexet Update - Planned wheelchair lift at Senexet has been delayed. It was promised for Sept, but will NOT be installed before our weekend in October. Entrance to the building is up 3-4 steps.
There is a bedroom and accessible bathroom on the main level with two beds. So additional stairs are not necessary. Contact Louise Schmoll if this affects your attendance. MoreTaxpayers in Congressional District 1 (Larson) will pay 2.9 billion for total Iraq War spending approved to date. For the the same amount of money 14,052 affordable housing units could have been provided. - IASC
The Greater Hartford Interfaith Coalition for Equity and Justice (GHICEJ) and the Noah Webster Partnership Program need help. More
The Offering on the 28th continued.. In 2003, USH voted to join GHICEJ with over 30 other area congregations and work together on issues of social justice. Since then, GHICEJ has been involved in expanding access to affordable and quality early school education for low income families, supporting property tax reform, civil rights for immigrants and healthcare for all. Currently, many members of USH are involved in the USH and Noah Webster Partnership Project (NWMMS).
The NWMMS Partnership Project is a unique collaboration between Noah Webster School and six area interfaith congregations committed to enhancing the academic experience of the students by providing an array of onsite and offsite assistance, support and opportunities. These offerings range from tutoring, volunteering for an after school homework center, mentoring a student, or being involved by sharing one’s career/work experience. For example, if you are a professional working in journalism, you might consider coming to Noah Webster and talking about that to a class or a small group of students who are involved in producing the school newspaper. Or if you work in a post office, share your experiences with the students running the in house mail delivery service at the school. The opportunities to get involved are endless and only limited by our imagination!! It is ultimately the hope that this partnership will lead to a community based school that provides a quality academic day and before school and after school programs for student, parents and the neighboring community.
The congregations assist with this project by recruiting their members to volunteer at the school. However, anyone can become involved in this partnership whether a member of GHICEJ or not!
Please be generous with your offering this Sunday. Only cash or checks designated to GHICEJ will go to GHICEJ. Please note on your check that this is your intention. Thanks! - Shai Cassell
Sign Up Now for Fall Small Group Ministry - Groups are starting to fill up, so you should sign up this Sunday for spring Small Group Ministry, where small groups meet to share meaningful life experiences. New this fall is a Social Justice Small Group Ministry. This group is open to everyone and will combine social justice themed SGM sessions and actual social justice work. The themed sessions will explore issues such as why we do social justice work and what is the connection between social justice and spirituality.
This group will convene at the USH Meeting House on Monday evenings starting October 20, and is facilitated by Mike Roy and hosted by Fred Louis.
Back by popular demand is a family-friendly SGM. This group is open to everyone, but will especially accommodate adult members and friends with younger children. It will meet on Friday evenings at the Meeting House starting October 17, facilitated by Greg Berg. This group will accommodate families by meeting only six times (from 5:30 to 8:00 PM) and providing dinner (cost shared by participants) and childcare. You may also choose a Tuesday evening group in West Hartford starting October 21, facilitated by Jeff Blanchette and hosted by Kathie Ferguson, or a Thursday evening group in Farmington starting October 16, facilitated by Charles Huntington and hosted by Janice and David Newton.
An afternoon group will meet on Wednesdays in West Hartford starting October 15, facilitated by Bruce Robbins and hosted by Linda Ericson-Ebel. Each group at the first meeting sets the seven future meeting dates.
Interested persons are encouraged to identify accessibility concerns (including assisted listening devices or allergies) to Mike Roy so we can address these concerns to the best of our ability. You may consult the Adult Programs Catalogue for more information. Please sign up this Sunday in Fellowship Hall or by contacting the USH office. - Mike Roy
The Greater Hartford Interfaith Coalition for Equity and Justice (GHICEJ) To Launch a Healthcare Disparities Project - Interested? - More
Registration for the Fall Programs will continue this Sunday during Coffee Hours in Fellowship Hall. If you haven't picked up your copy of The Fall 2008 Programs for Adults and Families catalog , be sure to do so this Sunday at the Welcome table in the front lobby or in Fellowship Hall. Copies of Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life, by Marshall Rosenberg will be available at the Book Cart located near the Registration Table.
Starting soon:
NEW! This Sunday don't miss An Exploration of Ragtime, Blues, Tim Pan Alley, and Jazz, 3 Sundays, September 28, October 5, 12, 1 PM. Sit back and enjoy an exploration of these four distinct musical styles on three Sunday afternoons. Dick Edwards will narrate the tour with the help of Sid Garvais at the keyboard. Come and hear the music "we grew up on and learned to love."
NEW! Dream Work, Your Mirror, This 4 session program will start Wednesday, October 1, 7-9 pm. Dream analysis allows us to discover some of our hidden talents, wishes, and fears. With facilitator Carol Davidson who has experience with a number of dream work seminars, you will tell, discuss, and explore your dreams in a small, confidential group.
NEW! Non Violent Communication (NVC) Community Gatherings, 1st and 3rd Thursdays starting October 2, 16, 7-8:30. Rev. BJ will facilitate this twice monthly program. Video segments of the work of NVC founder Marshall Rosenberg will be shown followed by time for small group practice and empathy. All are welcome! Optional book is available at the Sunday Book Cart.
NEW! Iconography, Saturday, November 1, 9-10 AM. An introduction and informal session to iconography is being offered by USH member Ser Seskevich at no charge. Ser is a former Franciscan Monk of the Byzantine Rite and an experienced artist. At the introduction, Ser will display some of his work and answer questions about the process of iconographic painting and the 7 week course to follow.
And...
Friday, October 10, is opening night for the long-running Dinner and Movie series at USH.
“An imaginative and haunting post-Orwellian reimagining of 1984,” Brazil is the first film. Discussion afterwards will be facilitated by Ron Grant, who counts this as one of his all-time favorites and championed it for this season.
Season tickets for the series (9 for the price of 8) and individual tickets are available at the Sunday coffee hour Programs Table in Fellowship Hall or by calling the USH office. Please make your reservations by Monday, October 6, and be sure to indicate if you prefer a vegetarian meal.
Helping hands for set-up are always welcomed about 5 PM on movie night; come at 5:30 for popcorn and libations. At 6 PM is the catered candlelight dinner, dessert, coffee, and tea, with movie at 7 on the large screened TV, and optional discussion afterwards.
Complete titles and dates of the 2008-9 Dinner and Movie series are available through the USH website, under “New Pages”, then “AP Fall Catalog.”
If you would like to receive monthly emailed features on the movies, please inform movies@USH.com.
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Caring Network - The glory of friendship is not the outstretched hand, nor the kindly smile, nor the joy of companionship; it's the spiritual inspiration that comes to one when he discovers that someone else believes in him and is willing to trust him with his friendship. –Ralph Waldo Emerson- If you know of any member experiencing some difficulty, please contact Diana Heymann, Chair of the Caring Network (heydiana(at symbol)comcast.net) 860.461.0908 or call the office so we can provide some assistance. A wide range of community services is also available to those in need by calling InfoLine at 211. Please contact Diana if you are able to volunteer your services.
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From the Editor:
This Week’s Feature Articles
Thoughtful Partings - As several long term members of our congregation have left recently to pursue the next leg of their spiritual and life journeys, it has become clear that we are in need of a tradition that will remind us to offer each other the hospitality that we extend toward new members.
You are likely aware that Skip and Ginny Berrien are departing shortly for New Hampshire. If you would like to offer your hopes and well wishes to them from the congregation, there will be an opportunity to sign a paper scroll for them in Fellowship Hall this Sunday. Our thoughts and blessings are will the Berriens and with all members with whom we have parted company. - Gail Syring
Feature Articles
Sunday Morning Logistics
Chanting, Meditating & Other Unusual ThingsMusical Chairs, Part IV: Sunday Morning Logistics - The logistics of presenting a well coordinated Sunday morning worship experience may involve more hands and more tasks than you ever imagined. We are ever mindful to avoid the occasional slip of the cogs and work diligently to continue to improve the way we do things. At the same time, we are ever grateful for the myriad of things that work beautifully, and to all those who help make that happen.
Many welcoming faces fill the roles of greeting, ushering, hosting information tables where our “honored guests” may seek information about us. It takes a dozen people each Sunday for these important jobs, beginning a half hour before the service and extending a few minutes after the service. These are a few of the tasks the greeters and welcome table hosts attend to: offering a warm smile and hand shake at the door to our members, friends, and especially our guests, offering visitor name badges, gathering voluntary contact information, escorting visitors to coffee hour, introducing new folks to members and/or other visitors and to the programs and opportunities we offer, depending on the interest the visitors express, guiding new parents with children to their classrooms, and recommending appropriate printed materials from our brochure rack. There are also two ushers for each service who greet folks as they enter the Sanctuary and hand them an order of service, help with seating as necessary, close the Sanctuary side doors as the service begins, collect the offering at the appropriate time in the service, count and record the attendance, and tidy up the Sanctuary after it empties.
Meanwhile, each Sunday Julia Wuertz, our Sunday Sexton, opens the building at 8:00 AM. Doors are unlocked, lights go on, nametags are put out, coffee is prepared, water is placed in the pulpit, sound system is set up and a score of other tasks all happen before the first service. Before the work-day is done, Julia has provided beverage and snacks to congregants after both services while bussing/washing cups, copied the second service on computer as well as on tape, set up and taken down tables and chairs, and two score of other tasks before locking up. One of her greatest challenges is securing the building when it remains occupied. At these times it falls to us all to be sextons and be certain lights are off and doors are locked behind us.
With our new service hours of 9:45 AM and 11:15 AM, our attendance numbers have become more balanced between the two services. Scheduling of all the support roles has been adjusted accordingly. Because the time between services is only one half hour, an overlap of some of our welcome table hosts has resulted. This only makes doubly sure that during this critical time any honored guest is met warmly, made to feel welcome at USH, and leaves with a great first impression. So far, our parking lot has met the between service coming-and-going rush adequately. We will happily address the challenge when this ceases to be the case!Chanting, Meditating and Other Unusual Things - That low-but-getting-louder hum that sounded like a wind blowing through the Sanctuary on Sunday, September 21, was the USH congregation feeling its way through a Sonic Meditation. Music Director Mattie introduced the exercise with, “Sometimes the most personal things take the most attention.” Participants quietly observed their own breathing, then allowed their vocal chords to vibrate as the hum slowly intensified.
It was all part of a rather unusual (for UUs, that is) service honoring Eid-al-Fitr, the celebration of the end of Ramadan. This is a three-day festival calling the faithful to be thankful for the self-control and strength that Allah gives. Other Muslim moments during the service:Chanting “Alhamdulillah” (Alleluia), Hymn 180 in our hymnal (who knew?). This is a prayer from the Koran.
Singing the appropriate men’s and women’s parts of the Sufi dance melody “Bismalah Allah” during the offering. This is traditionally sung before prayers and significant occasions.In her remarks in Sunday’s Order of Service, Reverend BJ reminded her congregation that part of our charge to her was “to midwife the organic evolution of our society by reviewing our steady habits and offering variety and diversity.”
In her story to the children, Reverend BJ told them “our brother time changes everything,” and we sometimes have to give up the “normal” way of doing things. She suggested they ask their parents if they ever feel like “a tiny stream beside a desert.”
Reverend BJ repeated and emphasized an important thought from last week—those who mold new cultures are those not afraid of insecurity. In her sermon, she continued her discussion of the moment between stimulus and thought, the moment of insecurity, the moment of not knowing what was coming next. If we practiced looking for these mini-moments and chose a discipline of mind, body and spirit, she suggested, we could create a vast ocean of solidarity. The time between the mini-moment and thought offers the “most profound possibilities,” and are the moments “when everything is possible.” - Kayla Costenoble
On the CalendarThursday, September 25
9:30 am International Women’s Circle, Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm BTWWDA, Emerson
7:00 pm Willett Woodwind Rehearsal, Fellowship Hall
Friday, September 26
7:00 pm Concert, Chapel
Saturday, September 27
10:30 am Rental, Chapel
Sunday, September 28
9:00 am Music rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:45 am WORSHIP SERVICE, SANCTUARY
10:30 am Music rehearsal, Fellowship Hall
10:45 am Music rehearsal, Sanctuary
10:45 am Coffee, Fellowship Hall
11:15 am WORSHIP SERVICE, SANCTUARY
12:15 pm Coffee, Fellowship Hall
1:00 pm Council on Social Justice, Library
1:00 pm Exploration of Ragtime, Blues, Tin Pan Alley & Jazz, Chapel
3:00 pm Rental, Chapel
5:30 pm UU Singles Potluck, Manchester
Monday, September 29
7:00 pm Artist’s Way, Servetus
7:00 pm Rental, Ballou
Tuesday, September 30
7:00 pm Willett Woodwind rehearsal, Chapel
8:00 pm AA, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, October 1
5:45 pm Dharma Gathering, Emerson
6:30 pm Tai Chi, Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Dream Work, Davidson home
7:15 pm NVC Practice Group, Emerson
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, October 2
7:00 pm BTWWDA, Library
7:00 pm NVC Gathering, Emerson
Friday, October 3
1:00 pm Transitions Group, David
Saturday, October 4
11:00 am Harrison Memorial, Sanctuary
Sunday, October 5
9:00 am Music rehearsal, Sanctuary
9:45 am WORSHIP SERVICE, SANCTUARY
10:45 am Coffee, Fellowship Hall
10:45 am Music rehearsal, Sanctuary
11:15 am WORSHIP SERVICE, SANCTUARY
12:15 pm Coffee, Fellowship Hall
1:00 pm Exploration of Ragtime, Blues, Tin Pan Alley & Jazz, Chapel
3:00 pm Rental, Chapel
Monday, October 6
4:00 Fitzgerald music rehearsal, Sanctuary
7:00 pm Artist’s Way, Servetus
7:00 pm Rental, Ballou
Tuesday, October 7
10:00 am Clara Barton Ministers, Fellowship Hall
12:30 pm Removal of art exhibit, Ambulatory
3:00 pm Watkinson cross country event, Grounds
6:00 pm IASC Potluck & Meeting, Library
8:00 pm AA, Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, October 8
5:45 pm Dharma Gathering, Emerson
6:30 pm Tai Chi, Fellowship Hall
7:00 pm Pathways to Membership, Library
7:00 pm Dream Work, Davidson home
7:15 pm NVC Practice Group, Emerson
7:30 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, October 9
7:00 pm Rental, Ballou
Friday, October 10
5:30 pm Dinner & Movie, Fellowship HallItalicized 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!External Events and Educational Notes
Martha’s Vineyard in October
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha’s Vineyard invites you ---Columbus Day B&B Weekend October 11-12-13, 2008
Fall is the best season of all on Martha's Vineyard. Just ask any year-rounder. The crowds are gone, the fall air is crisp, the water still warm enough for a swim. Migratory birds and striped bass are on the move, and the Rosa Ragosa is in full bloom.
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Martha's Vineyard welcomes you to its annual Columbus Day B&B Weekend. We'll put you up with host UU families, treat you to a seafood supper, provide transportation to and from the steamship authority ferry terminal as needed, and welcome you to Sunday Service at historic Stevens Chapel. Whatever your interests, we'll get you oriented in a hurry and get you headed off to a fun-filled weekend. UU TLC and advice freely and gladly given!So Many Things To Do.Tour our five lighthouses. Bike our back country roads. Fish the MV Striped Bass and Bluefish Derby. Kayak our inland great ponds. Hike miles of unspoiled conservation trails. Discover classic New England coastal towns and enjoy their fine shops and restaurants. Or, just smooth out and stroll miles of uncrowded beaches. Then go on in. The water's fine. You'll see.
Some Things You Need To Know:
Cost: $400 dbl, $225 sgl.
What's Included: Rooms of course, plus daily breakfast (2 nights, 2 mornings), cocktails and seafood supper on Saturday evening, a thorough orientation with maps, bus schedules, etc, an optional Island tour on Sunday afternoon, transportation from ferry pick-up to drop-off .
Extra Day: Sure. Come a day early or stay on a day after. $75 pp.
Traveling to The Vineyard: Martha's Vineyard can be reached by sea or by air. The ferry ride from the Mainland at Woods Hole takes 45 minutes and boats run regularly. See www.SteamshipAuthority.com for schedules. There is good public transportation on the Island and a car is not essential, but if you do wish to bring your car, be sure to make advanced ferry reservations.
For More Information and Reservations, Contact us at (508) 693-5372 or cdevito@comcast.net. "See you in October!"Habitat for Humanity Benefit -The University of Hartford, in cooperation with WWUH radio (91.3 FM), has created a way to use music to help its Hartford-area neighbors. The MUSIC for a CHANGE benefit concert series, launched in the spring of 2000, has raised thousands of dollars for Greater Hartford charities and nonprofit organizations working to improve the lives of our neighbors.
On Saturday, October 18th Hartford Area Habitat for Humanity will be the featured nonprofit at the Aztec Two Step concert. Not only is the University of Hartford allowing us a chance to promote our mission, but they are also donating a portion of the profits to Hartford Habitat. Please come out and join us! Show your support for Hartford Habitat, and hear some great music at the same time!
Aztec Two Step (performing the Simon and Garfunkel Songbook)
Saturday, October 18th
9:00 pm
Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford
$25 in advance/$30 day of the show
For more information about the concert, go to http://www.hartford.edu/mfac/
For more information about the band, go to http://www.aztectwostep.com/
Did You Know? - Green Sanctuary Sub-Council - will be meeting the first Wednesday of the month. All are encouraged to come to add their ideas and help create a greener USH and community.
Why should I buy from the green table? - Don't be fooled by companies that are claiming that they are "green." Today I saw a company advertise they were selling a "green product" when it had just 10% of recycled paper in it. The paper products we sell at the green table are made from 100% recycled paper (80% post-consumer, 20% pre-consumer). Post consumer paper is paper that has been recycled by you (we hope). Buying it helps save the earth's natural resources, including trees, water and energy.
If every household in the US replaced just 1 roll of 500 sheet virgin fiber bathroom tissue with 100% recycled ones, we could save 448,000 trees, 1.1 million cubic feet of landfill space (equal to 1,700 full garbage trucks) and 161 million gallons of water, which is a year's supply for 1,270 families of four! Who knew that the type of tp you buy is so important? Stop by the green table after each service and learn more.
Help us recycle/reuse: Clear out those gift baskets and spray bottles (now empty) and bring them to the green table where we will put them to good use. You can also bring cell phones you no longer use to be donated to a good cause.
What's GUSHING in Fellowship Hall? Our new homemade (Meeting House made) all purpose cleaner. Bring in an empty spray bottle for a filling for $2 or buy a 32 oz spray bottle of it for $4. Earth-friendly. Proceeds of all green table sales to support earth-friendly product use at the Meeting House.
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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