Monthly Archives: February 2012

The Haps with Our Book Club

New to our congregation and want to know the deal with our UU book club? Our congregation has an active book club which meets once a month at members’ homes. All congregational members are welcomed to join. To get directions … Continue reading

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Get Ready for March 31 Auction!

Dancing, singing, drinking, eating, enjoying belly laughs with fellow church members . . . all of this PLUS an auction will be on tap on March 31 for our annual springtime event. If you’re new to our community, here’s the … Continue reading

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Being a UU Parent Support Group Meeting, March 4

In today’s over-scheduled world, how do you carve time out for family? What does your family time look like? How does family change as children grow into their teens and beyond? Come and share your experiences as we learn from … Continue reading

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UU Men’s Group: Monday Feb. 27

The UU Men’s Group will be meeting on Monday, February 27 from 7:15-9:15 p.m. in the parlor to discuss the idea of writing “Personal Legacy Letters.” These letters are messages written to share what has been most important in your … Continue reading

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We Need Your Recipes for Our UU Cookbook

Thank you to all of those who have submitted recipes for our UU Cookbook project. Keep ‘em coming! Once our cookbook is completed, we’ll be selling it as a fundraiser for our church. We’ll be scheduling a tasting party featuring dishes … Continue reading

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Update on Canvass Campaign

Current Canvass Campaign: If you haven’t yet filled out a pledge card for the upcoming fiscal year — which runs from July 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 — you can find them in the church pews or in the … Continue reading

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Membership Sunday This Weekend

Membership Sunday Celebration: This coming Sunday is Membership Sunday, the time of year when we celebrate the congregants who have officially joined our church community during the past 12 months. When you join the congregation, you’re making a commitment to yourself. If … Continue reading

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High School Youth Conference in Worcester

This past weekend three of our youth, and myself,  attended a high school youth con in Worcester. It was a fabulous time. Youth had a chance to have fun with group games and youth-led workshops like origami, word scramble, and … Continue reading

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Sermon Topic: Faith, Love and Clarity

Sermon Topic: We’ll be welcoming The Rev. Sarah Person from the West Hartford UU church to the pulpit this Sunday where she’ll be discussing “Faith, Love and Clarity.” Valentine’s Day Bag Donations Due: Don’t forget to bring the hygiene items … Continue reading

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We’re Planning a Birthday Bash

The Birthday Bash is back this year and slated for March 10, 6:30 p.m. What is the Birthday Bash? It’s a chance for us to celebrate everyone’s birthday with one big, cake-filled party. There will be tables set up to represent … Continue reading

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