“It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky” … it’s “Music of the Macabre … and More. The concert, a presentation of the church’s Music Committee, will benefit the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven. To get you into the spirit of Halloween, you’ll be regaled with spine-tingling music on the organ, some melancholy (and amusing) piano compositions, a couple of Broadway songs (with sad endings), some suitably hair-raising violin tunes, a bit of ghoulish humor, and chilling stories and poems. The suggested donation is $10 for the program, which is intended for audience members 16 and older. Light refreshments will follow the concert.
Citizens for Economic Justice, a sub group activity of the Social Justice Committee, has partnered with We the People MA., American Promise National, Interfaith Caucus of Move to Amend, Unitarian Universalist State Action Network and the Unitarian Universalist MA.: Certified Working Group: Economic Equity in Politics (EEP). Together we will work to overturn the Supreme Court decision “Citizen’s United” that declared corporations are people and money as speech. Delegates at the 2016 General Assembly in Columbus, Ohio selected “The Corruption of Our Democracy” to be the 2016-2020 Congregational Study Action Issue (CSAI) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) of Congregations. Our common goal is to win the 28th. Amendment to overturn “Citizens United”, end corruption of elections and reclaim government by the people. We will be presenting and exploring the question, “As corporations use “corporate personhood” and “money as speech” for their interests rather than the people’s needs, can a Constitutional Amendment be passed to protect us”? We look forward to your participation in exploring this issue and your continuing support.
Shepherds Pantry Schedule for this church year is as follows (all times are Saturdays from 8:45-11AM at the Long Plain Methodist Church, 1215 Main Street in Acushnet): (2016) October 22, December 10, (2017) January 28, March 18, May 6, June 24 & August 12.
Fairhaven, MA – SouthCoast Progressive Voices (SCPV), sponsored and organized by The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven, will host a series of seminars this fall to explore ideas through conversations with experts in fields of broad public interest, including but not limited to current affairs of a local, regional or national nature. This series will gather individuals from the local community for two-hour engaging discussion sessions, which will take place at the Unitarian Memorial Church, 102 Green Street, Fairhaven, MA and will be open to the public. In lieu of charging for this series, donations will be gladly accepted.
SCPV Speaker Series: American Society in a Time of Transition, 7:00 p.m., September 14, 2016
How did we get here? Where could we be headed? What major challenges are weighing on our future prosperity? Presented by Michael Goodman, Professor of Public Policy, Executive Director of the Public Policy Center, and Acting Chair of the Department of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. Register online at http://bit.ly/TimeofTransition
SCPV Speaker Series: Spirituality for Nonreligious People, 7:00 p.m., October 12, 2016
Can one be spiritual while a nonbeliever or a member of no religious denomination? Presented by Chris Stedman, author of Faitheist, alumni of Meadville Lombard Theological School, and Executive Director of Yale University’s Humanist Community. Register online at http://bit.ly/SpiritualityforNonReligious
SCPV Speaker Series: Elder/Consumer Fraud for Caregivers, 7:00 p.m., November 9, 2016
What you should know to protect yourself, those in your care and those you love. Presented by Lucilia Prates, Director for the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol Program. Register online at http://bit.ly/ElderConsumerFraud
The Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven (UUSF) forms a vibrant, compassionate and safe spiritual community that encourages free religious expression and lifelong learning. Sunday Worship Service is held at 10:30 a.m. For more information, visit us at www.uufairhaven.org.
Weaving the Web, Blessing of the Backpacks, and our All-Church Picnic
Sunday, August 28th. 10:30 a.m. Worship (Parish Hall Auditorium)
12:00 p.m. Blessing of the Backpacks (Church Lawn)
12:15 p.m. All Church Picnic (Parish Hall Dining Room and outside)
This Sunday, August 28th, our new minister Rev. Jordinn Nelson Long will lead us in an all-ages worship service in the parish hall. The service will begin at 10:30 a.m, and is entitled “WeavingtheWeb.”
Rev. Jordinn will introduce us to our September worship theme of Covenant, as we create a ribbon weaving in celebration of the diversity and beauty of this gathered community.
Welcome back; please bring a length of ribbon for each member of your family (and we’ll have plenty extras here at the church if you forget).
Join us afterward for the Blessing of the Backpacks on the church lawn (12:00 p.m.).
Our Farewell Summer all-church potluck picnic will immediately follow. We’ll share sandwich fixings, sides, and dessert; gluten free and veggie options available.
Visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040e4aaea92fa57-potluck to sign up, or just bring your favorite to share. Visitors are most welcome at any of these events; please contact Minister@uufairhaven.org if you need further information.
Join us on August 7th as we resume our services with a drumming service led by Ed Rooney. Don’t forget that summer services begin at 9:30 and meet in the Parish House…
Flower Communion Sunday is our final Worship Service until we resume on August 7th with a drumming service led by Ed Rooney. Don’t forget that summer services begin at 9:30 and meet in the Parish House…
Below is a list of the August service leaders and topics:
August 7th Ed Rooney – drumming
August 14th Pat Cooney – Gandhi’s Seven Deadly Sins
August 21st Jean Lawlor – Poetry/Prose Circle with accompaniment from Dwight
(10:30 services begin on Sunday, August 28th, when our new minister, Rev. Jordinn Nelson Long, will lead us in “Weaving the Web.” We’ll begin at 10:30 in the Parish Hall; bring a length of ribbon for each member of your family, or we have plenty of extras.)
We will celebrate the season with Flower Communion, a ritual brought to the U.S. before World War II by the wife of Norbert Capek, a minster at the Unitarian Church of Prague.
Please volunteer if you can! Beth Kelley is in need of “Greeters” for Homecoming Weekend, June 25th from 10am – 4pm. If you can spare an hour or more to welcome guests/visitors she would be much obliged! Please see Beth at Coffee Hour or contact her (508-758-6311). Church building information cards are available.
Also, if you can help out with tours during the summer, July and August – Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2-4pm, it would be greatly appreciated!!
“It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky” … it’s “Music of the Macabre … and More. The concert, a presentation of the church’s Music Committee, will benefit the Unitarian Universalist Society of Fairhaven. To get you into the spirit of Halloween, you’ll be regaled with spine-tingling music on the organ, some melancholy (and amusing) piano compositions, a couple of Broadway songs (with sad endings), some suitably hair-raising violin tunes, a bit of ghoulish humor, and chilling stories and poems. The suggested donation is $10 for the program, which is intended for audience members 16 and older. Light refreshments will follow the concert.
