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The Reverend Dr. Joshua Snyder, Senior Minister
The Reverend Barbara H. Gadon, Minister, Programs & Pastoral Care
What's Happening at First UU Wilmington:
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LINK TO SNOW CANCELLATION BROADCAST E-MAIL DATED 2-5-2010
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“Mardi Gras: The Masks We Wear”
TONIGHT (On February 5,) at 7:00 p.m. is
CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING SNOWSTORM.
We look forward to the next "First Friday" event on March 5th.
Mark your calendar now and plan to join us then!
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Valentine Dinner and Family Fun!
CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING SNOWSTORM.
Although the dinner is cancelled, the kids still need to save towards
their Boston "Coming of Age" trip.
If you would still like to make a donation,
please send your gift to the church office made to:
First Unitarian Church and put COA Boston trip on the memo line.
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“Write to Heal” Journaling Workshop with Joan Leof
On Saturday, February 6, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. is
CANCELLED DUE TO IMPENDING SNOWSTORM.
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While it is very unlikely that we'd consider it,
we have in the past needed to cancel a service here and there due to weather. You should look to your e-mail inbox
for notification of cancellations for Sunday.
We will also update the answering machine at 478-2384.
2010/11 Pledge Campaign
Gets Under Way
As a church community, we strive together to do our part to promote Unitarian Universalist values at home and in the world, and to provide a compassionate and nurturing environment in which to explore diverse spiritual interests and views. As members, we each strive to do our part for our church through active participation and support.
This year the theme of our pledge campaign is "Doing Our Part." We'll celebrate with a special weekend of activities including a talent show on Friday, March 12 and a Commitment Sunday service on March 14. We'll have many more details for you soon. Keep checking the Sunday orders of service, the church Web page, as well as your mail and email.
This Sunday, February 7, 2010:
Adult Religious Exploration
Sunday, February 7, 9:30 to 10:15 in Brunner Chapel a discussion of "Wall Street and Values." A short video from Religion & Ethics Newsweekly will introduce the subject. Hosted by Jim Davis.
This Sunday's Service
Sermon: February 7
"Recapturing Sabbath Time"
Susan Madison:
As a young child I learned that Sabbath, the seventh day of the week, was set aside for rest and religious observance. For me that meant my best dress, Sunday school, and visits with extended family. As an adult with a full productive life and an often frantic Sunday schedule at church, it has come to take on a quite different meaning. On this Sunday, I will talk about why we need to re-think our commitment to the celebration of Sabbath and share with you what I am doing to make Sabbath a part of my every day.
CYRE
All ages are invited to begin in the sanctuary. After the Time for All Ages, the children will be sung out to their classes. Please pick up children in the Nursery through Fifth Grades by 11:50 am at their classroom. All children in the classrooms at 11:50 am will be escorted to the Youth Center for Childcare. Childcare ends at 12:30 pm. All children must be picked up by 12:30 pm.
Next Sunday:
Adult Religious Exploration
Exploring the Roots of Religion.
February 14 -- "Myths of the Shaman."
The series will be offered by practicing archaeologist and masterful storyteller Professor John R. Hale, Director of Liberal Studies at the University of Louisville in Kentucky. Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:30 a.m. in Brunner Chapel as we study, discuss, and have fun exploring these relevant topics together. For further information, contact Susan Madison: susan@firstuuwilm.org.
Next Sunday's Service
February 14:
“Renew Within:
Spiritual Transformation! ”
Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder:
This is the first in a three part sermon series Rev. Josh will do in February using the church’s new long range vision of “Renew at First U” as a starting point. This first part will explore what we mean by the ubiquitous word “spiritual.” Is it always good? How do we become spiritually mature people? Come and be renewed.
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This Sunday's Order of Service:
Last Sunday's Order of Service:
01-31-2010 -- Rev Dr Snyder
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Or, if you want audio or video copies, you can place an order by signing the notebook in the office. Audio CD’s are $5.00. Video copies on VHS are $5.00, DVD’s are $10.00.
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Saturday: Closed
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Sharpley
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Message from
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First U –
You can check out my thoughts on spirituality and church leadership at my blog: walkingspiritualpractice.blogspot.com.
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PHOTOS!
Check out pictures of our recent Board of Trustees on their recent retreat:
First Unitarian Board of Trustees (L-R):
Row 1: Marilyn Hyte, Barbara Lenahan, Maggie Duffy, Nancy Pinson, Phil Dowd
Row 2: Jeff Lott, David Weiss, Michael Toll, Cindy Cohen
Our Clergy: The Rev. Barbara Gadon, The Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder
Our Mission-Covenant Statement:
The First Unitarian Church of Wilmington, Delaware, inspires lifelong spiritual growth. We promote religious freedom and joyfully offer our community and our world the transforming message of our Unitarian Universalist principles. We share a freely-chosen faith that opens minds and deepens understanding of life's enduring mysteries. We rely on reason, intuition, personal experience, and diverse religious traditions. As individuals in community, we commit our energy and resources to this mission.
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