AtholUU E-Newsletter – July 13, 2016 Peace Vigil -Standing On the Side of Love Stop the Violence in Our Country This Sunday, July 17, 2016 12:00 – noon First Church Unitarian’s front lawn Rain? We seek shelter in our sanctuary. WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 17 “Abraham’s Tent” … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 10 “Hope” Rev. Richards To quote the poet Shelley, “ To love, and bear; to hope till Hope creates from its own wreck, the thing it contemplates.” Hope is not only a quiet, passive thing. Hope gives energy. There are times when Hope is … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM July 3rd TED and Response by Steve Wills “July 4th and the Right to Choose Your Own Bathroom” July 10 Rev. Richards preaching July 17 “Abraham’s Tent” by Rev. David Farrington Given the recent Supreme Court decision thwarting President Obama’s efforts to give immigrants … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM June 26th Flower Communion and “Blooming Where You Are Planted” Rev Marilyn Richards The time of the Summer Solstice is the beginning of reliably warm weather, abundant food and good times ahead. All will be well again, we know. Explanation: Flower Communion is a … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM June 19th “Religious Beginnings in Massachusetts.” by Christopher Coyle our church historian, and regular preacher. Held at the Athol Historical Society, 1307 S Main St, Athol, MA 01331 the large yellow building above the street. followed by Strawberry Social at the Athol … [Read more…]
AtholUU E-Newsletter – June 8, 2016 June 12th Annual Meeting at 10:00 AM — no worship service this Sunday Non-members are welcome to attend and see how we work. Reminder: only members can vote. WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM June 19th “Religious Beginnings in Massachusetts.” by Christopher Coyle … [Read more…]
Correction! Spring Fair raised $600 — not $500 WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM June 5th TED and Response by Steve Wills “Blood and Gore, choosing sides in the coming Energy wars.” June 12th Annual Meeting at 10:00 AM — no worship service … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE May 29th “Just Peace – Just Practices” by Rev. Marilyn Richards What criteria could we use to declare Peace? Just peace is also a personal spiritual practice as well as a guide to socially responsible actions and involvement in our democracy. There are the quiet spiritual practices and many actions. June 5th TED … [Read more…]
Spring Fair this Saturday! WORSHIP SCHEDULE May 22nd “Just Peace Theory” by Rev. Marilyn Richards Have you heard of the Just War theory which concerns the criteria for declaring a Just War? A similar idea of applying criteria to declare a Just Peace, is called “Just Peace” theory. When can we declare Peace? May 29th … [Read more…]
AtholUU E-Newsletter- May 11, 2016 WORSHIP SCHEDULE May 15th Hattie Nestel Speaking Local NoPipeline super-activist and seemingly tireless advocate, Hattie Nestel will be sharing her thoughts about what keeps her going. People often ask her: “how do you keep going?” She writes: “my most recent response has (become) “Faith and the Holocaust”. May 22nd “Just … [Read more…]