November 26, 2014 Issue 10 - Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church

Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church
UU NOTES Volume XXXIX
November 26, 2014 Issue 10
UUA PRINCIPLES
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian
Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:
Sanford UU Church
5 Lebanon Street
Sanford, ME 04073
Telephone: 207.324.3191
E-mail: [email protected]
www.sanforduuchurch.org
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Minister: Rev. Sue Gabrielson
Religious Education: Mesha/Ryan Quinn
Choir Director: Charles Grindle
Newsletter Editor: Mona Ouellette
Church Historian: Helen Kane
Webmaster: Emma Burnett
Maintenance: Bill Ouellette
 The inherent worth and dignity of every person.
 Justice equity, and compassion in human relations.
 Acceptance of one another and encouragement to
spiritual growth in our congregations.
 A free and responsible search for truth and meaning.
 The right of conscience and the use of 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.
(Adopted by the 1984 and 1985 General Assemblies)
Worship Service and Church School Every Sunday - 10:30am
Child Care is Available - Everyone is welcome!
November 30 - Justice and Sorrow Part II - Led by Rev. Sue Gabrielson. We will recognize World AIDS
Day and think about the impact we can have on justice issues close to home and far away. The SUUC choir
will sing.
December 1 – World AIDS Day - Join us on Monday, December 1st at 7:00pm at the Saco and Biddeford
UU Church, 60 School Street in Saco, for their annual service of remembrance and reflection. Three panels
from the AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on display. Rev. Sue Gabrielson, Rev. Charles Grindle and other area
clergy will be participating.
December 7 - The service is third of a three part series by Rev. Friedrichs that lay leaders from the
Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco and Biddeford will present. This trilogy focuses on the late Rev. Forrest
Church’s mantra, “Want what you have, Do what you can, Be who you are.”
December 14 - Reframing and Reclaiming the Sacrament of Anointing - The service will be led by SUUC
Worship Associate Rev. Beverly Brent, special music will be provided by Tyler Robichaud.
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Corner Cupboard News
Colm, Ginny and Chris helped make it happen for 215 families in
Goodall Hall on Saturday, November 15th. Along with many
more volunteers, they supplied people with non-food household
essentials through the Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church’s
Corner Cupboard. If you want to join the fun and volunteer to
help out at the next Corner Cupboard on Saturday, December
20th, please call Judi Reis at 636-1754.
The holidays are just around the corner, so it’s certainly time to think about your gifts to family and friends.
Wouldn’t a financial donation to the Corner Cupboard in your loved one’s name make a great present? All
donations will be acknowledged with a hand written note to honor the donor and will include a brochure
explaining the work of the Corner Cupboard. We are still serving over 200 families each month and finances have
been tight. Thank you for giving this some thought. The CC team.
SAVE THE DATE - The Shared Pulpit!
Do you have something inside you, that you yearn to share with others? Are
you, or have you ever thought about becoming a Worship Associate? Do you
want to support your congregation in their spiritual development? We will be
together 6 times over 6 months to explore our own spiritual process and learn
how to more confidently share it. This workshop is based on Erika Hewitt's
book, entitled, The Shared Pulpit. The introduction to Erika Hewitt's book
reads, in part, "Using a series of small group meetings, this program aims to
deepen connection and trust...it contains advice, tools and a process designed to
equip you to be even more skilled, confident leaders (because anyone brave and
curious enough to share their journey publicly with their congregation is, in
fact, a leader). Along the way, you'll discover your authentic voice by writing a
sermon to deliver to the congregation." This workshop will be co-facilitated by
Rev. Sue Gabrielson and Rev. Lara.
Interested members and friends of the tri-churches (Saco/Biddeford, Kennebunk and Sanford) will meet from
6:00pm to 9:00pm together on the first Thursday of the month beginning in January and running through June.
1/8 (note this is the second Thursday) Kennebunk
2/5 Saco
3/5 Sanford
4/2 Kennebunk
5/7 Saco
6/4 Sanford
Please contact Rev. Sue if you are interested.
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Rev. Sue’s
Incidental
Inspiration
Rehearsal for the Choirs - A reminder- there will
be no ringing or singing rehearsal on December 1.
Charlie will be at the UUCSB for the World AIDS Day
service. There are still places available if you'd like to
join us for Christmas Eve- don't be shy! Join the fun and
wonderfulness.
Awake awhile.
It does not have to be
Forever,
Right now.
One step upon the Sky's soft skirt
Would be enough.
Hafiz,
Awake awhile.
Just one True moment of Love
Will last for days.
Rest all your elaborate plans and tactics
For Knowing Him,
For they are all just frozen spring buds
Far,
So far from Summer's Divine Gold.
Awake, my dear.
Be kind to your sleeping heart.
Take it out into the vast fields of Light
And let it breathe.
Say,
"Love,
Give me back my wings.
Lift me,
Lift me nearer."
Craft Fair - The Saco & Biddeford UU Church is
hosting a holiday craft fair on Saturday, December 6th
from 8:00-2:00. They are located at 60 School Street in
Saco. Join in the fun, they will have music, terrific soups
and goodies in their Café, and crafts for children. Bring
your friends and do some Christmas shopping. The Saco
& Biddeford UU Church has graciously invited us to
participate, at no cost, in their craft fair Please help the
SUUC Homesteaders raise money for our church. Can
you make items for the Homesteaders to sell… jam,
baked goods, sewn/knitted items? Please contact Jan
Sacco or Janet Wood for more information. Thank you.
World AIDS Day - There will be an interfaith World
AIDS Day service on Monday, December 1st at
7:00pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Saco
and Biddeford, 60 School Street in Saco. FMI 282-0062.
The service is supported by Southern Maine Gay Men
and Gay Men Fight AIDS. Rev. Sue Gabrielson, Rev.
Charles Grindle and several other area clergy will be
participating.
Say to the sun and moon,
Say to our dear Friend,
"I will take You up now, Beloved,
On that wonderful Dance You promised."
~ Hafiz ~
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Candles Lit in Memory or Honor of a Loved One
Light a candle on Christmas Eve in memory or honor of a loved one.
Donations are welcome.
In Honor/Memory of__________________________________
Your name:__________________________________________
Please leave your donation and information in the office or in the offertory plate.
Decorating the Church Christmas Tree Please join us following worship service on Sunday, December
7th and help us decorate the church Christmas tree.
Storm Cancellation Information - Sanford Unitarian Universalist Church service and event cancellations
are announced on the following television stations: WCSH 6, WMTW 8 and WGME 13. You may also receive the
latest information regarding cancellations by calling the church office (324-3191) for the latest recording or visit
our website at www.sanforduuchurch.org or our Facebook page for the most recent information. In addition, a
congregational email will be sent.
KC and Art talking about Frank the gecko who came to church on Sunday,
November 23rd and amazed all the other animals by never giving up.
Parking for the Church
MIDTOWN MALL (one block
southeast) has plenty of free parking.
If you need to park closer to the church:
Lebanon Street: YES - in front of the
church and Goodall Hall only.
Twombley Road: YES.
Sweetser Lot: NO
Salvation Army: NO
(Their services are held at 10:45am)
REV. MAURICE COBB’S
CORNER
Thanksgiving is not basically a
religious holiday. Therefore, it
doesn’t exclude anyone, but
offers an opportunity for
everyone to count one’s
blessings.
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Board 2014-2015
President: Aileen Fortune
Vice President: Deb Folsom
Clerk: Bruce Harrison
Financial Secretary: Janet Wood
Treasurer:
Co-DREs: Mesha and Ryan Quinn
Music Director: Charles Grindle
Liaisons:
Stella DiAnn
Diane Whiteside-Peck
Gary Wood
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Church Leadership 2014-2015
Budget and Finance Chair:
Building and Grounds Chair: Bob McCormick
Caring Circle: Gail Lemley Burnett
Choir: Charles Grindle
Church Historian: Helen Kane
Committee on Ministry: Julia Payne-Lewis, Ryan Quinn,
Pat Herrick, Rev. Sue
Corner Cupboard Treasurer: Judi Reis
Denominational Affairs:
Earth Stewards Green Team: Judi Reis
Fun(d)raising Coordinator:
Grant Manager: Pat Herrick
Homesteaders: Jan Sacco and Melody Wood
Investment Management Committee: John Steffens, Peg Sawyer,
Art Dumas, Howard Dupee, Pat Herrick, Ginny Howe
Members and Friends: Tonia Chase and Julia Payne-Lewis
Music Committee: Melody Wood
Nominating Committee : Tonia Chase and Deb Walsh
Partners For Sacred Places: Lee Burnett
Religious Education Committee:
Second Century Fund Committee: Lee Burnett
Social Action Committee:
Stewardship: Diane Whiteside-Peck and Patty Kidder
UUSC: Julia Payne-Lewis
Webmaster: Emma Burnett
Women’s Alliance: Nancy Farnham
Worship: Rev. Sue Gabrielson
Worship Associates: Bev Brent, Judi Reis, Jan Sacco, Janie
Waterhouse, Stella DiAnn, Patty Kidder, Mesha Quinn, Evelyn
LaBree, Tom Huber
Caring Circle
Gail Lemley Burnett is in charge of our Caring Circle
for providing help in case of illness, hospitalization, need for a
ride to church, doctors’ appointments, etc. Please call Gail at
324-1596 if you need assistance.
Minister’s Hours
Rev. Sue Gabrielson's office hours will be held on
Wednesdays from 9:30-5:00 (sometimes as late as
9:00pm). There will be other days she will be
available between 8:30 and 1:30 and also by appointment,
please contact the office.
Administrative Summer Office Hours
Office hours are: Monday, Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday 7:00-12:00
[email protected]
Co-Directors of Religious Education
Church and Community Groups
AA Meetings: AA meetings are held every Sunday from
5:00pm-6:15pm and Fridays 6:00pm-7:00pm in vestry
Board Meeting: The next Board meeting will be held on
Sunday, December 21st at 8:15am
Book Group: Meets the second and fourth Thursday of
the month at 6:00pm in Goodall Hall.
Choirs: Bells 6:00-6:45, Christmas choir 6:45-7:30,
regular choir 7:30-8:00 on Monday evenings at church Please note, no practice on December 1st
Church Work Party: This group meets the second
Saturday of every month from 8:00 - noon at church
Committee on Ministry: Sunday, January 11 after church
Corner Cupboard Meetings: Next date the CC is open is
December 20. Organizational meetings are held as
needed
Council Meeting: TBA
Earth Stewards Green Team: Meets as needed
Finance Committee: Meetings are held the Sunday
before a Board meeting
Homesteader’s Group: Generally meets 6:30pm at the
church or a member’s home on the third Thursday of the
month
Music Lessons: Private lessons are given on Mondays
6:00-7:30 and on Thursdays in the Sanctuary from 8:4512:45 and 6:00-7:00, Wednesdays 5:00pm to 6:15pm
Second Century Building Committee: Meets as needed
Shared Pulpit: Thursdays, January 8th through June 4th
6:00pm-9:00pm
Tri-Church Meeting: TBA
Violence No More: Every Thursday at 5:00pm in the
vestry
Women’s Alliance: Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the
month at noon
Worship Associates: Sunday, January 25 at 8:30am
Mesha and Ryan Quinn - [email protected]
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