WORSHIP SERVICES April 16th – EASTER BASKET BLESSING & BRUNCH at 10:00 AM Easter baskets in our Polish and Hungarian Unitarian traditions were meant to sustain life without candy. They were filled with substantial food, like a leg of lamb, a wheel of cheese, wine, condiments, anything needed for food security in the early spring, … [Read more…]
April 9th – “Why Palm Sunday?” Rev. Marilyn Richards What might a tree have to do with it? We will be considering the historical context of Palm Sunday, as a version of the Triumphal march in ancient Rome and the Roman pagan symbolism about trees. History expands our understanding of the holiday, and it’s relevance … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SERVICE April 2nd – Steve Wills’ popular TED and Response program. Blessed is the UU Universalist, enjoying all the Faiths in the world! Continuing in the spirit Michael Young brought us last week, Steve encourages us to reclaim our rich faith-based heritage. April 9th – Rev. Richards — Why Palm Sunday? What might a … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SERVICE March 26th – Guest speaker, Michael Young will be leading Universal Worship in the Sufi Tradition this Sunday. April 2nd – Steve Wills’ popular TED and Response program. Steve’s programs are held regularly on the first Sunday of the month. April 9th – Rev. Richards — Why Palm Sunday? What might a tree … [Read more…]
EVENTS We return for regular worship services: Ingathering Worship Service ** Sunday, March 19, 2016 ** with Water Communion on the Spring Equinox (see info below) at 10:00 AM in our newly renovated chapel 478 Main St, Athol, MA 01331 If you wish to participate in the Water Communion, please feel free. (Participation in any … [Read more…]
EVENTS Board of Management Meeting is this Sunday, February 26, 2017, at noon, please bring a sandwich and Edith will make some soup. We return for regular worship services: Ingathering Worship Service Sunday, March 19, 2016 on the Spring Equinox at 10:00 AM in our newly renovated chapel Sunday, March 26th — Michael Young will … [Read more…]
First Church Unitarian of Athol E-Newsletter – February 1, 2017 ** Potluck Lunch @ Edith’s this Sunday – noon ** Happy Candlemas or Imbolc or Ground Hogs Day Religious Freedom issues below EVENTS Winter Vacation Potluck at “Edith’s Fireplace” (Edith & Donna’s home) THIS SUNDAY Date: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 Time: noon. 12:00 PM. Info: … [Read more…]
EVENTS Board of Management Meeting is Sunday, January 15, 2017, at noon, at Edith’s house. Edith provides the soup, you bring the sandwich. The Board of Management meets monthly through winter break. Winter Vacation Potluck at “Edith’s Fireplace” (Edith & Donna’s home) Date: Sunday, Feb. 5, 2017 Time: noon. 12:00 PM. Info: Please bring a … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM. Dec. 18 Christmas Service of Lessons and Carols Edith Watson, Organist Rev. Marilyn Richards followed by Christmas Party! Winter break follows EVENTS Christmas Party, Dec. 18th after our Christmas Worship Service * Holiday Card Exchange — list of attendees names next to … [Read more…]
WORSHIP SCHEDULE All worship services begin at 10:00 AM. Dec. 11 “The Magic of Love – Christmas 2016” Rev. Marilyn Richards followed by Mission Statement Meeting About the sermon: Acknowledging the anxiety and fear that the future holds for many, it is good to remember that our religion holds an old fashioned, well … [Read more…]