Announcements & This Week at Church

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Congregations and Beyond!
Rev. Peter Morales, President of the UUA, shares his vision of the opportunities and challenges that face Unitarian Universalism. It outlines some of Rev. Morales’ ideas for the future of Unitarian Universalism, a strategic direction consistent with our values and our historic willingness to push beyond pre-determined boundaries.

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Why Unitarians and Universalists Belong Together: A Fifty-Year Recollection

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Announcing "A Religion for Our Time"

The UUA and President Peter Morales are pleased to present a new video series, "A Religion for Our Time."

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Click here for more about Standing on the Side of Love

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THIS WEEK AT CHURCH:

Sunday, February 12
Energy Challenge, Library after both services
Abolition of Death Penalty, East Wing after both services
OWL Parents Group, Chapel at 12:30 pm
Rainbow Task Force, Youth Room (Meeting House) at 12:30 pm

Monday, February 13
Board of Trustees, Fellowship Room at 7:30 pm

Tuesday, February 14
Senior Luncheon, East Wing at 11:00 am
Finance Committee, Meeting House at 5:30 pm
Men’s Choir at 8:00 pm

Wednesday, February 15
Soundings Mailing, Fellowship Room at 9:30 am
Chant & Meditation, Meeting House at 7:00 pm
Abolish Death Penalty, Fellowship Room at 7:30 pm
Chamber Choir at 7:45 pm

Thursday, February 16
Youth Choir at 5:00 pm
Teen Choir at 6:00 pm
Bell Choir, East Wing at 6:45 pm
Special Projects Choir at 8:00 pm

Saturday, February 18
Choir Sectionals, Sanctuary at 9:00 am
Small Group Facilitators, Meeting House at 10:00 am

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Room changes for Sunday’s, February 12, meetings: OWL Parents will be meeting at 12:30 in the Chapel instead of the East Wing and Rainbow Task Force will meet at 12:30 in the Youth Room in the Meeting House.

U Matters: Board members are available after each service to talk with you. Come on over to Jan's office which is just past the Fellowship Room if you have any questions, comments or concerns that you feel should be brought to the Board's attention. We look forward to talking with you.

Would you like to contribute flowers for next Sunday’s services? Please email Jan in the church office
- or call (203) 227-7205 ex:10 or sign up today in the Flower Book located in the foyer. The cost is $65
and we will take care of all the details!

Abolition Sunday – whether or not Connecticut’s death penalty will be replaced with life without parole will be determined in the next 4 weeks. Please join us in the East Wing after services to write letters to your state representatives. Execute Justice, not People.

Come to the library after either service today to learn about the Home Energy Solutions program (for ALL CT residents). An expert and members of the church will be on hand to explain the program and answer your questions. Sponsored by the Environmental Action Group.

VOICES CAFÉ and WPKN Radio present A Night of Salsa, featuring Mikata on March 3rd at 8pm in the Sanctuary. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased in the lobby after services or online at www.voicescafe.org. The event is a fundraising benefit for WPKN and The Beardsley School. Eat, drink, dance, be merry……a guaranteed good time for all. Salsa lessons will be given before the concert.

UPCOMING SERMONS

Sunday, February 12 - 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Jesus: the Man, the Myth and the Message - Rev. Frank Hall
It’s a Unitarian Trinity (which seems like a contradiction in terms): there are three parts to Jesus of Nazareth – the historical man, the bigger-than-life hero, and the down-to-earth rabbi, or teacher.
Music: Jazz service; Women's/Men's choirs at both services

Sunday, February 19 - 9:00 am & 11:00 am
Buddha: the Man, the Myth and the Message - Rev. Frank Hall
Like Jesus, there are three parts to the Buddha: first, the young Siddhartha, then the legendary founder of a religion, and now the model for living a good life. ~ Music: Chamber Choir at both services