February 20, 2011
Posted by Thea Shapiro, DRE
This Sunday, school vacation in MA. we will play, make art and dance.
We hope you can join us.
Archive for February, 2011
Sunday Service: An Appreciation of Hinduism
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(Rescheduled from Sunday, February 27]
Mar 27, 2011, 10:30 a.m. “Paths to God: An Appreciation of Hinduism” Rev. Lara Hoke will lead us in thinking together about Sanatana Dharma, otherwise known to many of us as Hinduism. Hinduism is
the third-largest religion in the world, and the most ancient of the scripturally based religions. But how much do we know about it? What might this rich religious tradition offer to us as Unitarian Universalists? The service will include a special guest, John V. Calabria, leading us in kirtan, or devotional call-andresponse
singing which is popular in some Indian religious traditions (including among some Hindus). Please join us!
Sunday, February 27, 10:30 a.m. “Paths to God: An Appreciation of Hinduism” Rev. Lara Hoke will lead us in thinking together about Sanatana Dharma, otherwise known to many of us as Hinduism. Hinduism isthe third-largest religion in the world, and the most ancient of the scripturally based religions. But how much do we know about it? What might this rich religious tradition offer to us as Unitarian Universalists? The service will include a special guest, John V. Calabria, leading us in kirtan, or devotional call-andresponsesinging which is popular in some Indian religious traditions (including among some Hindus). Please join us!
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Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Day
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Apr 2, 2011 8:00am – 4:30pm
Mark your calendar now if you’d like to spend a Saturday working with your fellow congregation members to help build affordable housing for deserving families in the Merrimack Valley. Enjoy the camaraderie of working together and seeing real results. Those with and without construction skills are welcome and will be put to good work.
To sign up for our April 2 volunteer day, or to find out more…
Passover Seder
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You don’t have to be Jewish to come to the Seder. Come and be part of remembering that people have the right to be treated fairly. This celebration is about the Jewish people, and all people. We will share in telling the story of Jewish slavery, as well as liberation, and we will remember modern day oppression. We will sing, eat and enjoy the company of friends.
Friday, April 15, 6 Locke Street. Gather at 6pm, Seder begins 6:30pm.
Please let Thea Shapiro know if you can are coming and what side dish you would like to bring. We are asking for a $5 donation per person, $15 for a family. We need side dishes, desserts, wine and non-alcoholic drinks. Clean-up is communal.
Dean Stevens, David Dodson and Friends
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For 25 years, Dean Stevens has delighted audiences of all ages throughout the Americas. An exuberant performer of distinctive style and wit, he combines an intricate, self-taught guitar style with a versatile and expressive singing voice. A formidable creator and interpreter of songs in English and Spanish, Dean explores a variety of personal and social topics, paints sketches of people and places, celebrates the Earth, and annoys the narrow minded.
For 25 years, Dean Stevens has delighted audiences of all ages throughout the Americas. An exuberant performer of distinctive style and wit, he combines an intricate, self-taught guitar style with a versatile and expressive singing voice. A formidable creator and interpreter of songs in English and Spanish, Dean explores a variety of personal and social topics, paints sketches of people and places, celebrates the Earth, and annoys the narrow minded.Born and raised in Costa Rica, Dean is a lifelong student of Latin America. He learned Spanish at an early age, and readily absorbed the musical and topical influences of the region. He travels frequently to Central America, and has become known for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of refugees returning to their homes in El Salvador and Guatemala.
Dean will be joined by David Dodson and performer friends from Andover and vicinity. Join us for a very special evening of music.
When: Saturday, May 21
Doors open at 7pm, music at 8pm
Where: 6 Locke Street
Suggested donation: $15
Beverages and light snacks will be available.
Plumb Excited about Learning, Acceptance, and Spiritual Growth
Posted by Rev. M. Lara Hoke
February holds at least one treat for me this year. Namely, from February 7-11, I will travel to Pacific Grove, California for the UU Ministers Association’s “Institute for Excellence in Ministry”. About 370 UU ministers will come together for this training. We will be broken into several different seminars. My seminar topic is “Cultural Change”. Hopefully, this training will increase my intercultural competency, and I plan to share some of my learnings with you during the rest of this congregational year.
Continuing education is considered very important for UU ministers. Of course, continuing education is important for everyone. Continuing to learn and grow is one of the things that makes life worth living, and one of the things that will make our world better. It makes me think of the Third Principle of Unitarian Universalism, which is affirming and promoting “acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations”. As we move ever deeper into the 21st century, acceptance of each across all kinds of diversity and difference will be more important than ever. And spiritual growth can be one of many fruits from this process. (more…)
