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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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Have you ever heard Glen Barbaras sing?
Or see Paul McGhee play the banjo?
Seen Noah and Will do an Abbot and Costello routine?
Ever heard Rev. Gadon sing?
Have you heard Rev. Snyder recite poetry?
 Well, you have a chance!
Come to the "Doing Our Part Talent Show,"
Saturday, March 13, 7:30 p.m.
Bring a desert or fruit to share, beverages will be supplied.
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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 Saturday, March 13, 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.
 ART SHOW: Check out the hallway next to the Brunner Chapel featuring art work created by our children and youth.
PLANS FOR "TOGS & TREASURES
Replenish your wardrobe, stock up on household
goods, pamper yourself with beautiful jewelry and
get
ahead of spring plantings,
all at ridiculously low prices!
You'll find all these at the
Alliance's annual Togs and
Treasures Sale,
Saturday, April 24, in the Parish Hall.
Plan to bring in donations of the above items
on Thursday afternoon, April 22, and all day Friday, April
23. If you can help any time during the three days, let us
know. Co-chairmen are Jackie Watson, Peggy Rawheiser,
Donna Van Name and Wendy Gladfelter.
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This Sunday, March 14, 2010:
Adult Religious Exploration
Exploring the Roots of Religion.
Exploring the Roots of Religion continues with “Towers and Tombs of Samaria." This on-going series of lectures, offered by award-winning Professor John R. Hale—a practicing archaeologist—takes us on a journey from cave art, to intricate burial chambers, to grand hilltop temples; these material expressions of spirituality offer deep insights into why humans believe in something larger than themselves. Join us each Sunday in Brunner Chapel from 9:30 – 10:20a.m.
This Sunday's Service
March 14, 10:30 a.m.:
“A Free Faith? ”
The Rev. Dr. Joshua Snyder:
Celebration Sunday! Freedom is one of the unique characteristics of Unitarian Universalism. It is one of those things that define who we are. And yet Unitarian Universalism is not “free.” It is a very precious thing. Come this morning to celebrate our heritage, our spiritual family, and make your commitment to ensuring that free faith endures for generations to come.
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. Next Week:
"The Tomb of the First Emperor of China"
Next Sunday's Service
March 21, 10:30 a.m.:
“Shades of God: the Gifts of Humanism”
The Rev. Barbara H. Gadon:
Continuing her theology series, Rev. Gadon explores the humanist tradition, which contains a rich variety of belief from casual agnosticism (There may or may not be a God) to strict agnosticism (It is impossible to know if there's a God) to casual atheism (There is no God) to strict atheism (Any notion of God is a hindrance to human progress.) All, however, celebrate the human spirit, which we will celebrate in this service.
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This Sunday's Order of Service:
Last Sunday's Order of Service:
Sermons: Printed copies can be found in the rack in Parish Hall (on the back wall) or on the website at this link.
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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Sunday Service
Single service held at 10:30 a.m.
Church Office Hours:
Monday - Friday: 8:00 to 4:00
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: 10:15 to 12:15
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March
QUEST
is now online!
April QUEST deadline is Monday, March15th. Please send your submissions to Karen@firstuuwilm.org
Our Address:
730 Halstead Road
Sharpley
Wilmington, DE 19803
Tel: 302-478-2384
Fax: 302-478-2622
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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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