“Dia de los Muertos” – Day of the Dead
Welcome to First Parish!
First Parish in Cambridge is a multi-faith, spirit-filled congregation devoted to love and justice. We are
moving joyfully into a multiracial, multicultural, justice-making future. We embrace all ages, races, classes, abilities, sexual orientations, gender presentations, and ethnic and religious backgrounds. Honoring all the faith traditions of the world, we support each person’s path to wisdom and spiritual growth. Whoever you are, wherever you are on the journey of life, we welcome you into our hearts.
If you’re here for the first time, we invite you to fill out a visitor card located in the pew and leave it in the collection plate. We’ll sign you up for our weekly e-mail announcements and monthly newsletter. All are welcome to join us in Helverson Parlor following the service for refreshments. Please take a “terra cotta” mug so we can recognize and greet you.
For those attending with children, you are welcome to worship as a family or children ages 4 and under are welcome in our Nursery in the Parish House. An usher can direct you to Nursery staff. Registration is required. Activity boxes for older children are also available from the ushers. For more information, please speak to William Williamson, our Membership Coordinator.
Shared Offering
Each month, First Parish gives away one half of our undesignated Sundayoffering to non-profit organizations doing social service or social justice work in our area.
This month’s recipient is the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. UUSC advances human rights through grassroots collaboration. In more than a dozen countries throughout the world, UUSC fosters social justice and works toward a world free from oppression. UUSC’s innovative approaches and measurable impact — in promoting economic justice, bolstering environmental justice, and protecting rights at risk — are grounded in the belief that all people have inherent power, dignity, and rights.
Please join us for a special worship onNovember 20when our Coming of Age youth will share one of the UUSC's Stories of Hope. Please visithttp://www.uusc.org/to learn more.
Welcome to Religious Education 2016-17!
Please join us for a family- friendly worship today, celebrating Dia de los Muertos, Day of the Dead. Nursery care for children 0-4 is available in the nursery on the 2nd floor.
Coming of Age Group Fundraiser
The Coming of Age Group will be having a lunch fundraiser todaybefore the semi-annual meeting. Please help our youth support the programming for this year by participating in the sale.
Peace First Boot Camp
OnNovember 13the Coming of Age group will be having a Boot Camp workshop with the organization Peace First. In preparation for the Boot Camp youth will need to create a Peace First account at : www.peacefirstchallenge.com.
Please make sure all Coming of Age youth report to the gallery at10:30sharp for the Boot Camp
Fall Semi-Annual Meeting – Today at Noon
Members are notified that the Semi-Annual Meeting of the members of the Parish and Church will be held on today at noon in the Meetinghouse.
Childcare will be provided during the meeting.Lunch will be for sale prior to the meeting.
The First Parish Community Auction
The First Parish Community Auction will beNovember 13 and November 20th. Check out the auction preview list on line at www.firstparishcambridge.org/get-connected/auction
We have 10 dinners, 7 afternoon or early evening events and 5 flat-rate events! These are a great way to meet new people and build community- there are a variety of events and prices so everyone can participate. We will also have baskets and home made items that make great gifts. In addition members with businesses are offering legal advice, massage, wellness coaching, career coaching, gardening consultation and de-cluttering. Other members are offering writing tutoring, pet sitting, computer help, excel lessons, piano lessons and energy healing. A new offering this year is a face painting for a party of 12 children. The Choir is offering a song by request again. Plus 5 vacation house offerings by generous members!
In order to bid at the auction, you need an auction number. If you bid last year, you will be automatically assigned the same number. If you are new, you can also get a bidding number onNovember 13orNovember 20th.
Leadership Training- November 11th Weekend
One of the key reasons First Parish UU in Cambridge joined GBIO (Greater Boston Interfaith Organization) last October was the promise of leadership training.
Here is our opportunity. Anyone connected with First Parish can go to the 3 day training (Friday, November 11th,Saturday, andSundayfrom9 AM to 9 PMin Dorchester (Boston) for a minimum cost to cover food. The place is accessible by the Red Line subway. If interested please contact Elizabeth Kline () right away so that we can reserve you a place. This is also a wonderful opportunity to get to know people from different faith backgrounds and diverse geographical locations.
Vigilto Support Detained Immigrants
The Boston New Sanctuary Movement (BNSM), an interfaith coalition for immigrant justice, is holding its next quarterlyvigilat the Suffolk County House of Correction (20 Bradston St., Boston)Sunday, November 13 at 2:00pm. The purpose of thevigilis to bear witness to the pain, suffering and loneliness of the more than 250 immigrants detained there and their families, and to call for just immigration reform.First Parish pledged to join the BNSM in 2014, and as part of our commitment, we join our community partners and other faith organizations in public witness events such as this one. We will meet for a brown bag lunch in the Chapel after the service before traveling to the vigil together. If you would like to travel with the group, please contact Rebecca Balder .
Cambridge Forum –November 16
FOREVER YOUNG
Cambridge Forum celebrates the legacy and future of folk music as it marks the beginning of its 50th anniversary.Join us onWednesday, November 16 at 7:00 pmin the Barn Roomfor a lively evening of music and memories from the early days of the Harvard Square folk scene to the present day state of the Americana genre.
Betsy Siggins, raconteur extraordinaire, will recall her early days at the legendary Club ‘47 in Cambridge, with Joan Baez and Bob Dylan. Folklorist
Millie Rahnwill moderate the conversation, which will be interspersed with live music from multi-instrumentalist and songwriter,Jake Armerding. Free and open to the public. For more information contact Mary Stack
Next Exploring Membership Class -November 20
Are you interested in becoming a member of First Parish? Are you a newcomer who's looking to learn a bit more about our faith community? Have you been attending services for a while and now want to learn more about what membership means? Join us onSunday November 20th at 1:00 pmfor ourExploring Membership class. This 2 hour inter-active orientation offers an opportunity to learn about our community, our activities, the history and philosophy of both Unitarian Universalism in general and First Parish in particular. This class is one of the requirements of becoming a new member. All are welcome! Please RSVP
Safe Congregation
At First Parish we covenant to welcome all people to the table, to nourish and serve each other and to respect and honor the inherent worth and dignity of every person. To achieve these goals it is essential that we maintain a safe environment that protects children and adults from harm while fostering their spiritual growth. We encourage anyone who has witnessed or experienced verbal, sexual or physical abuse at First Parish to contact the appropriate team (adults and children respectively):
Events This Week
Monday November 7
6:30 pm AA in the Parlor
6:30 pm Women writing together in the Baldwin Room
7:00 pm Investment Committee in the Landing Room
Tuesday November 8 – Election Day
5:30 pm Tuesday Meals Dinner in the Parlor
7:00 pm Young Adult Group in the Nursery
7:00 pm Finance Committee in the Chapel
7:00 pm Buddhist Meditation in the Fuller Room
Wednesday November 9
7:00 pm EJTF in the Chapel
Thursday November 10
No church events
Friday November 11 – Veteran’s Day
No church events
Saturday, November 12
No church events