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Congregational Parish, Unitarian
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Town Common
Route 32
Petersham, MA 01366-0305
978-724-3401
Rev. Michelle LaGrave, Minister.
This coming week.
-- Sunday, February 12th, 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. -- Silent Sitting Meditation.
A group of lay-leaders will lead a 45 minute silent sitting meditation in the Ladies' Parlour. All are welcomed!
A group of lay-leaders will lead a 45 minute silent sitting meditation in the Ladies' Parlour. All are welcomed!
-- Sunday, February 12, 10:00 a.m.-- The Light of Love. A sermon presented by Anne Perkins, Penny Blum and Ellen Woodbury.
As part of the Lay Led Services Experimental Program, Anne Perkins, Penny Blum and Ellen Woodbury are planning the service. Music, stories, and readings will honor our deep connections to the Earth, Nature and all living creatures.
Service will be held in the Davis Memorial.
Coffee Hour following the Service.
Our church is a Welcoming Congregation.
What is that, you may ask?
Click here to go to the Universalist/Unitarian Website.
As part of the Lay Led Services Experimental Program, Anne Perkins, Penny Blum and Ellen Woodbury are planning the service. Music, stories, and readings will honor our deep connections to the Earth, Nature and all living creatures.
Service will be held in the Davis Memorial.
Coffee Hour following the Service.
-- Sunday, February 12, 11:30 a.m.-- Chocolate Auction!
Once again we will have our Chocolate Auction with Chip Bull as our auctioneer. The Chocolate Auction, started several years ago by Rev. John Pastor, has grown in participation and innovative items since that time. We have had theme baskets, cookbooks, movies, and all kinds of chocolate concoctions. Its great to watch the bidding rivalry going on and then get to enjoy, and in some cases share, some great treats. Please think of what you can offer for the auction and come have a great time. As this is just 2 days before St. Valentines Day you may be able to find a special treat for a special someone.
To make an appointment with Rev. LaGrave, please call the church.
The Nominating Committee presented the following slate to the Annual Meeting. It was approved.
Officers:
Moderator: Chip Bull (2013)
Clerk: Elizabeth Davis (2014)
Treasurer: Open
Collector: Emily Arnold (2013)
Parish Committee:
Philip Hubbard (2014)
Penny Blum (2015)
Genevieve Fraser (2015)
Mick Huppert (2015)
Sally Sennott (2015)
Buildings and Grounds:
Chip Bull (2014)
Norman La Pointe (2013)
Open
Finance:
Kathy Ballou (2014)
Anne Perkins (2014)
Open
Flower:
Pam Chevalier (2014)
Doris Coolidge (2014)
Barbara Corey (2014)
Chris Eaton (2014)
Ashley Gabrenas (2014)
Bruce Lockhardt (2014)
Anne Perkins (2014)
Interfaith:
Chip Bull (2014)
Genevieve Fraser (2014)
Emily Arnold (2014)
Membership:
Anne Perkins (2014)
Sally Sennott (2014)
Open
Music:
Kay Berry (2014)
Arthur Perkins (2013)
Open
Social Action:
3 open
Hospitality:
Pam Chevalier (2014)
House:
Doris Coolidge (2013)
Nominating:
Chip Bull (2013)
Ellen Woodbury (2013)
Anne Perkins (2013)
The Membership Committee hosted a brainstorming session on Radical Hospitality on December 18th. The results were published in the January newsletter and are reprinted below. If you are interested in working on any of these ideas, please contact the Membership Committee and we will help you get in touch with others who are also interested. We want to thank everyone who participated and hope that some of these great ideas will blossom into ongoing events and programs.
Results of dot vote on Radical Hospitality:
1. Lecture series 10 votes
2. Provide rides to church and other events 6 votes
3. Coffee House 5 votes
4. Install handrails on front steps 5 votes
5. Provide activities for children non church 4 votes
6. Provide list of ingredients for food items at potlucks 4 votes
7. Music events 3 votes
8. Get the word out everyone is welcome 3 votes
9. Provide family events 3 votes
10. Book Club on Spiritual Practice 3 votes
11. Have events that meet on a regular basis 3 votes
12. Multigenerational talent show 2 votes
13. Hearing loss ministry 1 vote
14. Ice cream social 1 vote
15. Provide helpers for seniors 1 vote
Please Note: If Sunday services are ever to be cancelled due to weather, there will be a message on the church telephone (978-724-3401).
Once again we will have our Chocolate Auction with Chip Bull as our auctioneer. The Chocolate Auction, started several years ago by Rev. John Pastor, has grown in participation and innovative items since that time. We have had theme baskets, cookbooks, movies, and all kinds of chocolate concoctions. Its great to watch the bidding rivalry going on and then get to enjoy, and in some cases share, some great treats. Please think of what you can offer for the auction and come have a great time. As this is just 2 days before St. Valentines Day you may be able to find a special treat for a special someone.
To make an appointment with Rev. LaGrave, please call the church.
Officers and Committees.
Officers:
Moderator: Chip Bull (2013)
Clerk: Elizabeth Davis (2014)
Treasurer: Open
Collector: Emily Arnold (2013)
Parish Committee:
Philip Hubbard (2014)
Penny Blum (2015)
Genevieve Fraser (2015)
Mick Huppert (2015)
Sally Sennott (2015)
Buildings and Grounds:
Chip Bull (2014)
Norman La Pointe (2013)
Open
Finance:
Kathy Ballou (2014)
Anne Perkins (2014)
Open
Flower:
Pam Chevalier (2014)
Doris Coolidge (2014)
Barbara Corey (2014)
Chris Eaton (2014)
Ashley Gabrenas (2014)
Bruce Lockhardt (2014)
Anne Perkins (2014)
Interfaith:
Chip Bull (2014)
Genevieve Fraser (2014)
Emily Arnold (2014)
Membership:
Anne Perkins (2014)
Sally Sennott (2014)
Open
Music:
Kay Berry (2014)
Arthur Perkins (2013)
Open
Social Action:
3 open
Hospitality:
Pam Chevalier (2014)
House:
Doris Coolidge (2013)
Nominating:
Chip Bull (2013)
Ellen Woodbury (2013)
Anne Perkins (2013)
Radical Hospitality.
The Membership Committee hosted a brainstorming session on Radical Hospitality on December 18th. The results were published in the January newsletter and are reprinted below. If you are interested in working on any of these ideas, please contact the Membership Committee and we will help you get in touch with others who are also interested. We want to thank everyone who participated and hope that some of these great ideas will blossom into ongoing events and programs.
1. Lecture series 10 votes
2. Provide rides to church and other events 6 votes
3. Coffee House 5 votes
4. Install handrails on front steps 5 votes
5. Provide activities for children non church 4 votes
6. Provide list of ingredients for food items at potlucks 4 votes
7. Music events 3 votes
8. Get the word out everyone is welcome 3 votes
9. Provide family events 3 votes
10. Book Club on Spiritual Practice 3 votes
11. Have events that meet on a regular basis 3 votes
12. Multigenerational talent show 2 votes
13. Hearing loss ministry 1 vote
14. Ice cream social 1 vote
15. Provide helpers for seniors 1 vote
Please Note: If Sunday services are ever to be cancelled due to weather, there will be a message on the church telephone (978-724-3401).
Our church is a Welcoming Congregation.
What is that, you may ask?
Click here to go to the Universalist/Unitarian Website.