Happy Ground Hogs/ Imbolc/ Candlemas the half way point of winter
— and, I haven’t seen winter yet. 😉
EVENTS upcoming
Board of Management Meeting, February 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM at Sue’s House.
First Church Coffee Stand at the River Rat Parade on Saturday, April 9, 2016
selling Donna’s Donuts which are baked, not fried.
All helpers welcome! The Coffee Stand will be on the front lawn.
WORSHIP SCHEDULE
March 20th – INGATHERING — On Palm Sunday & Passover
March 27th — EASTER —
Easter Basket Blessing Potluck Breakfast
with scrumptious baskets of food.
In our UU Hungarian tradition, Easter baskets are not simply for candy. They are intended to give life after a long hard winter and are filled with a full meal, including salt and pepper.
For our service, please bring a potluck dish that reminds you of your Easter traditions.
What does/did did your family serve?
Please cover the dish or basket, in something decorative, like a tea towel. We uncover the dishes during the service.
For example, I brought a cooked chicken in a bowl that I place in a basket. Along with the chicken, I had a box of serrated knives, dill dipping sauce, salt & pepper, and anything else needed to serve it. I covered the basket with a fancy tea towel, and tied ribbons on basket’s handle.
April 3rd – The April Fool, a “TED & Response” by Steve Wills
April 10th – “The Language of Love, Justice and Hope – Respect” Rev. Richards
IN CLOSING
Imbolc, Candlemas, or Ground Hogs day have grown from the traditions of our many ancestors. This is the time of preparation and deep meditation.
A time to snuggle into the rest and quiet,
like a seed nestled into the earth.
A time to know yourself.
A time to dream and make preparations for the future.
Ancient fisherman mended their nets
while imagining great fishing, and how to do it.
Today, let’s dream with the Seed Catalogs and computerized planning charts.
Imagining a better world, a world we want to live in.
—
Rev. Marilyn Richards
First Church Unitarian of Athol, Ma.
478 Main St
Athol, MA 01331
Minister’s cell 978-249-5951
www.fcuuathol.org
athol.uu@gmail.com