All Souls Church

2012-01-25T14:39:00.001-05:00

This Week at All Souls

January25, 2012 E-Newsletter

Jan 29^:The Problem of/with Evil: Satan’s ComingOut Party Rev Steve Wilson

Evilis a clean word that captures the depth and sickness of a human’s potentialbadness. But it is also a word that lacks nuance. This sermon tells a fewstories of human evil; traces a little of the Western understanding of evil andSatan; poses real questions about the language we use to describe the nastiestof human behavior, and prompts us to cultivate the good. All in less than 15 minutes. Wow, good luck tome.

Young Explorers Religious Education Ryan Harrison

Jan 29: Wisdom of Biblical Proportions(Life Lessons of the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament).

Gratitude

Coffee Hour hoststoday are Jeremy and Eileen

Some parishioners have asked forthe address and contact info for Michael and Pierre in Belgium while theystruggle with the complications of Pierre having Leukemia and a PulmonaryEmbolism. Michael told Reverend Stevethat it would be good to hear from the All Souls family at this time. Pierrehas been, for the last few weeks, in and out of intubation and oftenconsciousness, and Michael has been faced with the obvious moral and emotionalstruggles that would come from being married to someone 7 weeks prior to facingthese daunting health issues.

Contact the office or Reverend Wilson for more information.

Tablecloths?

We are searching for the white tablecloths that had been stored inthe coat closet. They are neededfor the February 11 Gourmet Chocolate Night. If you know where they are, please contactRick Anderson.

Calendar

Thursday, January 26

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30 PM Gay Men’s Discussion Group

Saturday, January 28

9 AM Board Retreat

10 AM LGBT Brunch

6 PM Yankee Swap and Pot Luck Supper

Sunday, January 29

9 AM ChoirPractice

10:30 AM Worship Service

4 PM Parish Hall Rental

Tuesday,January 31

12 noon Women’s Sharing Circle(bring bag lunch)

LGBT SENIOR BRUNCH

All Souls Church ispleased to be hosting a monthly Saturdaymorning Senior Brunch, designed to create a special place for the Senior LGBTcommunity.

The next brunch is January 28 from 10 AM to 12 noon. All Souls Church is acting as the brunch host site; SouthShore Elder Services is operating the brunch.

If you would like to attend as aguest, please RSVP to 781 848-3939 Extension 325 or email lgbtseniors@sselder.org. A voluntary donation of $2 is requested for guests 60 years and up. A $5fee is charged for those under 60; all are welcome.

Please share this news with any LGBTidentified Seniors you know who might wish to have a regular Saturday monthlybrunch outing.

OurAnnual

PotLuck Supper and Yankee Swap!!

at All SoulsChurch Parish Hall

Saturday,January 28 at 6 PM

For the potluck supper: Bring something you like to eat … enough foryourself and two or three other people. An ingredient list is helpful in case of food allergies

For the Yankee Swap: Did you get alittle something for Christmas or a birthday that someone else would LOVE (butyou don’t?) Never re-gifted? C’mon, you know you want to!

Bring a small,wrapped gift (worth $5 to $10, no more) new or new-to-you to be exchanged. Children should also bring an age-appropriate gift item so they canparticipate in the swap.

Gourmet Chocolate Night – repeat ofa sellout!

AllSouls Church will host a GourmetChocolate Night on Saturday,February 11, 7 to 9 PM, featuring singing by Purely Vocals. Last year, attendees feasted on chocolatedelights and were entertained by this four-woman a cappella ensemble that hasbeen engaging audiences with the sheer joy of the musical moment since2001. Our own Vicki Silberstein is amember of Purely Vocals. Visit their website at www.purelyvocals.com

Tickets are $12 inadvance; $15 at the door that night.

Ticketwebsite is http://allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com/p/gourmet-chocolate-night-february-11.html or click here.

Help makeour Gourmet Chocolate Night a Sweet Success!

In addition to telling yourfriends and family about this fun event, we need volunteers to bake and donatethe special chocolate delicacies of their choice. Asignup sheet will be posted in the Parish Hall requesting ‘chocolatiers’(donators of fabulous chocolate desserts) as well as workers to make the eventa sweet success. We encourageyou to use Fair Trade chocolate in your baked goods.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, February 11^th at thefollowing times:

1 to 3 PM Set Up the Parish Hall

5:30to 7 PM Set Up the Food

7:00to 9 PM Staff the Food Tablesand Kitchen

9:00to 9:45 PM Clean Up

Sign up on the bright green sheetin the Parish Hall after church on Sunday; contact Mary Mitchell or the churchoffice for more information.

Save these Dates!

Gourmet Chocolate Night Saturday, February 11

Pot Luck Supper Saturday, February 25

Talent Contest Potluck Supper Saturday, March 31

Lost and Found

Found in sanctuary: a pair of black gloves … claim at theoffice

Outside Community

Braintree Housing Authority’s

Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramCoordinating Committee Meeting

Friday,January 27 from 10 AM to 12 Noon

Join the meeting to share ideas, poolresources, solve problems,

discuss issues and enjoy a cup of coffee

Thayer Public Library

798 Washington Street, Braintree

RSVPto Pam Deberry 781 848-1484 Ext 203

A Cookout in January toSupport the Braintree Community Youth Center

Friday, January 27, 6 to 11 PM atEmerald Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree

Tickets are $30 per person.

A Cookout in January will include a professionally conducted Silent and Liveauction by Braintree based Strategic Auction Alliance (The Weitbrecht Family)and entertainment from DJ Ray Productions. Join in for a fun evening and greatdeals.

The cookout menu will include: Grilled ChickenKabobs and Steak Kabobs with Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob and Tossed Salad. Acash bar will be available throughout the event.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will be usedto support the Braintree Youth Center. All major credit cards will be acceptedfor your purchases. Visit http://januarycookout.eventbrite.com/?ref=esfb for tickets and information

MOVIE NIGHT

CarbonNation Thursday, February 9, 7 PM at Thayer Public Library Braintree, Location: Logan Auditorium, upper level

Carbon Nation is a documentary movie aboutclimate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact ofclimate change or just don't buy it at all, this is still a compelling andrelevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change also addressother social, economic and national security issues. You'll meet a host of entertaining andendearing characters along the way. Contact:Stephanie Meyers-Roche 781-789-8411

Sponsored by the Energy Task Force ofSustainable Braintree

www.sustainablebraintree.org

Women Helping Women Scholarship

The Braintree Women’s Club is pleased to sponsor a $1,000‘WOMEN HELPING WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP’ to a Braintree woman who has delayed enteringcollege for a specific reason and would like to return and become part of anacademic program in order to re-enter the work force. Please contact Mrs. Geraldine Quigley at 781963-6622 for an application and information. The deadline to apply is April 2, 2012.

Sustainable Braintree has its roots in the Social Action/EnvironmentalCommittee of All Souls Church. Come celebrate our vision and commitment and the special role we playedin bringing this organization to life! For tickets and information about sponsorship,call Sustainable Braintree at 781-794-8338 or visit http://www.sustainablebraintree.org/greengala2012.

Notes fromthe Office

The Minister’s Scheduled Office Hours are Tuesdays from 1 to 9 PM, subject to change. He is also here at the church at varioustimes throughout the week for meetings. If you need to reach him, the best way to do so is by phone. His phone number is (617) 852-2292. Reverend Steve Wilson welcomes your call.

The Church Office hours areusually Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 4. If you have questions, please call the office (781) 843-1388 or send anemail to office@allsoulsbraintree.org. If you reach the answering machine,please leave a message and best time to reach you. Phone messages and emails are checked whetheror not the office is open. If you plan to come by, please call ahead tobe sure someone will be at the office to help you.

If you would like to add something to our weekly newsletter or our monthlyChimes, please e-mail Maggy office@allsoulsbraintree.org

Help spread the word about All Souls

Please ‘Like’ All Souls Church on Facebook

If you like this newsletter, please feelfree to pass it along.

www.allsoulsbraintree.org www.allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com Email: office@allsoulsbraintree.org Church Office 781 843-1388

January 18 This Week At All Souls

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This Week at All Souls

January18, 2012 E-Newsletter

January 22^nd “WhatI love about being a UU” Service “Our Heritage,” “Our Polity,”“Our Breadth of Sources,” “Our Service Committee and commitment toJustice,” “Our Values.” In this service for all ages our chief asset,our people, will be on display and serving up a personal pot luck dose of whythey love the collective us. At this UUservice the Children and Youth at this service are so welcome, they are in it.

Young Explorers Religious Education

Children stay for worship service today

Please Note: There will be aReligious Education Committee meeting at noon in the Elliot Room.

Coffee Hour Reminder: To all who have hosted a coffeehour in 2011, we thank you. It’s a newyear; volunteers are needed to host coffee hour on the fourth Sunday (and fifthSunday, if there is one). Please checkthe signup sheet in the Parish Hall.

Minister’s Notes

Reverend Steve Wilson will be inAustralia from Jan 10^th through the 23^rd. You maycontact him via email at stevewilson22@yahoo.com He will be checking e-mails and staying intouch; however, he will not be able topersonally respond to emergencies. Reverend Estelle Margarones is the emergency contact while Steve is gone and can be reached at1-810-373-2648 or at uubeachminister@yahoo.com

Some parishioners have asked forthe address and contact info for Michael and Pierre in Belgium ... please call the church office or Reverend Wilson for contact information not being published online. Thank you.

Calendar

Wednesday, January 18

7:30 PM Don’s Chalice Circle

Thursday, January 19

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30 PM GayMen’s Discussion Group

Sunday, January 22

9 AM ChoirPractice

10:30 AM Worship Service

12 Noon RECommittee

6:30 PM Mark’sChalice Circle

Monday,January 23

7:30 PM Book Group

Tuesday,January 24

12 noon Women’s SharingCircle (bring bag lunch)

7 PM BuddhistReflections

Coming Up

LGBT SENIOR BRUNCH

All Souls Church ispleased to be hosting a monthly Saturdaymorning Senior Brunch, designed to create a special place for the Senior LGBTcommunity. The next brunch is January 28 from10 AM to 12 noon. All Souls Church is acting as thebrunch host site; South Shore Elder Services is operating thebrunch.

Please share this news with any LGBTidentified Seniors you know who might wish to have a regular Saturday monthlybrunch outing.

OurAnnual

PotLuck Supper and Yankee Swap!!

at All SoulsChurch Parish Hall

Saturday,January 28 at 6 PM

For the potluck supper: Bring something you like to eat … enough foryourself and two or three other people. An ingredient list is helpful in case of food allergies

For the Yankee Swap: Did you get alittle something for Christmas or a birthday that someone else would LOVE (butyou don’t?) Never re-gifted? C’mon, you know you want to! Bring a small, wrapped gift (worth $5to $10, no more) new or new-to-you to be exchanged. Children should also bring an age-appropriategift item so they can participate in the swap.

Gourmet Chocolate Night

AllSouls Church will host a GourmetChocolate Night on Saturday,February 11, (changed from February 4) featuring singing by PurelyVocals. Last year, attendees feasted onchocolate delights and were entertained by this four-woman a cappellaensemble that has been engaging audiences with the sheer joy of the musicalmoment since 2001. Our own VickiSilberstein is a member of Purely Vocals. Visit their website at www.purelyvocals.com

Tickets are $12 inadvance; $15 at the door that night.

Ticket website is http://allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com/p/gourmet-chocolate-night-february-11.html or click here.

Help makeour Gourmet Chocolate Night a Sweet Success!

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, February 11^th at thefollowing times:

1 to 3 PM Set Up the Parish Hall

5:30to 7 PM Set Up the Food

7:00to 9 PM Staff the Food Tablesand Kitchen

9:00to 9:45 PM Clean Up

Save these Dates!

Pot LuckSupper and Yankee Swap Saturday, January 28

Pot Luck Supper Saturday, February 25

Talent Contest Potluck Supper Saturday, March 31

Outside Community

Women Helping Women Scholarship

Hospice Services of Massachusetts

… is in need of individuals in the Greater Boston areawho are interested in becoming volunteers. Training is provided at the Quincy Medical Center.

Contact Jo-Ann Richard, Director of Hospice VolunteerServices at

508 588-6545 or 877 500-4133 or email jrichard@hospiceservicesofma.com

BraintreeCommunity

BloodDrive

Wednesday, January 25

1 to 7 PM Moose Lodge

173 HowardStreet, Braintree, MA

To make anappointment, please call 1-800-redcross or visit www.redcrossblood.org

Questions: Call Barbara Joyce 781 461-2097

Braintree Housing Authority’s

Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramCoordinating Committee Meeting

Friday,January 27 from 10 AM to 12 Noon

Join the meeting to share ideas, poolresources, solve problems,

discuss issues and enjoy a cup of coffee

Thayer Public Library

798 Washington Street, Braintree

RSVPto Pam Deberry 781 848-1484 Ext 203

A Cookout in January to Support the BraintreeCommunity Youth Center

Friday, January 27, 6 to 11 PM at Emerald Hall, 120 Bay StateDrive, Braintree

Tickets are $30 per person.

The cookout menu will include: Grilled ChickenKabobs and Steak Kabobs with Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob and Tossed Salad. Acash bar will be available throughout the event.

Sustainable Braintree has its roots in the Social Action/EnvironmentalCommittee of All Souls Church. Come celebrate our vision and commitment and the special role we playedin bringing this organization to life! For tickets and information aboutsponsorship, call Sustainable Braintree at 781-794-8338 or visit http://www.sustainablebraintree.org/greengala2012.

Notes fromthe Office

The Church Office hours areusually Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 4. If you have questions, please call the office (781) 843-1388 or send anemail. If you reach the answering machine,please leave a message and best time to reach you. Phone messages and emails are checked whetheror not the office is open. If you plan to come by, please call ahead tobe sure someone will be at the office to help you.

If you would like to add something to our weekly newsletter or our monthlyChimes, please e-mail the office.

Deadline for submissions tothe Chimes is the third Thursday of the month.

Deadline for the February Chimesis TOMORROW, January 19.

Help spread the word about All Souls

Please ‘Like’ All Souls Church on Facebook

If you like this newsletter, please feelfree to pass it along.

www.allsoulsbraintree.org www.allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com Church Office 781 843-1388

January 11, 2012 This Week At All Souls Braintree

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This Week at All Souls

January11, 2012 E-Newsletter

Sunday, January 15 RyanHarrison leads the service on Martin Luther King, Jr.

Martin Luther King Day has been a national holiday for less than ageneration. Today, Ryan Harrison willfiguratively and literally step into the role of one of the morally andhistorically significant characters of a plural world. Come for a civil rights focused service ledby our very own RE leader.

Young Explorers Religious Education

Wisdom of Biblical Proportions (Life Lessons of the Hebrew Bible andChristian New Testament)

Gratitude

CoffeeHour Pot Luck

Please bring a finger food to share at CoffeeHour today, January 15

Minister’s Notes

Reverend Estelle Margarones will be the emergency contact whileSteve is gone and can be reached at 1-810-373-2648 or at uubeachminister@yahoo.com

Calendar

Thursday, January 12

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30 PM GayMen’s Discussion Group

Sunday, January 15

9 AM ChoirPractice

10:30 AM Worship Service

12 noon LesbianSupport Group

Monday,January 16

Martin Luther King Day

7 PM SingingMeditation

Tuesday,January 17

12 noon Women’s SharingCircle (bring bag lunch)

Wednesday,January 18

7:30 PM Don’s Chalice Circle

The following self-help groups meet in AllSouls Parish Hall weekly:

GA Sunday at 7 PM, AA Tuesday at 8 PM, AWOL Wednesday at 6 PM

and TOPS Friday at6:30 PM. The Sanctuary, Parish Hall andElliot Room are also available for private rentals and meetings. A calendar, showingall upcoming meetings and rentals, is posted on the bulletin board nearest theramp going toward the church office. It can also be viewed online on the calendar page of our blog http://allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com/p/all-souls-calendar.html

Happy news!

Mikeand Lisa Sylvestro just had their new baby boy, a little early as expected, buthealthy. Luca weighs 4 pounds 10oz., is in an incubator but is doing well.

Coming Up

OurAnnual

PotLuck Supper and Yankee Swap

at All SoulsChurch Parish Hall

Saturday,January 28 at 6 PM

Forthe potluck supper: Bring something you like to eat … enough foryourself and two or three other people.

An ingredient list is helpful in case of food allergies

Forthe Yankee Swap: Did you get alittle something for Christmas that someone else would LOVE (but you don’t?) Neverre-gifted? C’mon, you know you wantto!

Bring a small, wrapped gift (worth $5 to $10, no more) new ornew-to-you to be exchanged. Childrenshould also bring an age-appropriate gift item so they can participate in theswap.

Gourmet Chocolate Night

Ticketsare $12 in advance; $15 at the door that night.

Help make our GourmetChocolate Night a Sweet Success!

In addition to telling yourfriends and family about this fun event, we need volunteers to bake and donatethe special chocolate delicacies of their choice. Asignup sheet will be posted in the Parish Hall requesting ‘chocolatiers’(donators of fabulous chocolate desserts) as well as workers to make the eventa sweet success. We hope thatsome of you will use Fair Trade chocolate in your baked goods.

Volunteers are needed on Saturday, February 11^th at thefollowing times:

1 to 3 PM Set Up the Parish Hall

5:30to 7 PM Set Up the Food

7:00to 9 PM Staff the Food Tablesand Kitchen

9:00to 9:45 PM Clean Up

Save these Dates!

Talent ContestPotluck Supper Saturday, March 31

Mystery Night and Dinner Saturday, April 5

Outside Community

Women Helping Women Scholarship

Hospice Services of Massachusetts

… is in need of individuals in the Greater Boston areawho are interested in becoming volunteers. Training is provided at the Quincy Medical Center.

Contact Jo-Ann Richard, Director of Hospice VolunteerServices at

508 588-6545 or 877 500-4133 or email jrichard@hospiceservicesofma.com

Blue Moon Coffeehouse

Channing Unitarian Universalist Church

45 Webster Street, Rockland, Massachusetts

Saturday,January 14 at 7:30 PM, theBlue Moon Coffeehouse will feature Ethan Robbins & Cold Chocolate.

The Blue Moon Coffeehouse takes place under the twinkling blue lightsat the parish hall of the Channing Unitarian Universalist Church in Rocklandwith monthly shows, September through May. Each show features a band and an open mic. They also have Equal Exchange coffee andhomemade snacks. Tickets are $7 at thedoor. Children under 12 are free.

Call 781 760-5325 for details.

or 781 878-0650 the night of the show. www.thebluemooncoffeehouse.com

Javawocky Coffeehouse

Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton

325 West Elm Street

Brockton, MA

TheJavawockyCoffeehouse is pleased to present Garnet Rogers in his Javawockydebut on Saturday, January 14, at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM.

Openingfor Garnet will be his friend Chris Pahud, who had a well-received show at the Javawocky Coffeehouse in Septemberwith his Red Sky Pirates.

Ticketsare $17 in advance/$20 at the door. Advance tickets are available on the ‘Shows’ page of their website, Javawockyuu.com

Javawocky Coffeehouse is avolunteer run, non-profit activity of the Universalist Unitarian Church ofBrockton, Massachusetts, intended to provide an attractive venue for thepresentation of traditional and contemporary folk music. Phone 781 718-3041 Email Javawockyuu@aol.com

BraintreeCommunity

BloodDrive

Wednesday, January 25

1 to 7 PM Moose Lodge

173 HowardStreet, Braintree, MA

To make anappointment, please call 1-800-redcross or visit www.redcrossblood.org

Questions: Call Barbara Joyce 781 461-2097

Braintree Housing Authority’s

Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramCoordinating Committee Meeting

Friday,January 27 from 10 AM to 12 Noon

Join the meeting to share ideas, poolresources, solve problems,

discuss issues and enjoy a cup of coffee

Thayer Public Library

798 Washington Street, Braintree

RSVPto Pam Deberry 781 848-1484 Ext 203

A Cookout in January toSupport the Braintree Community Youth Center

Friday,January 27, 6 to 11 PM at Emerald Hall, 120 Bay State Drive, Braintree

Ticketsare $30 per person.

A Cookoutin January will include a professionally conducted Silent and Live auction byBraintree based Strategic Auction Alliance (The Weitbrecht Family) andentertainment from DJ Ray Productions. Join in for a fun evening and greatdeals.

The cookout menu will include: Grilled Chicken Kabobs and Steak Kabobswith Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob and Tossed Salad. A cash bar will beavailable throughout the event.

All proceeds from the fundraiser will be used to support the BraintreeYouth Center. All major credit cards will be accepted for your purchases. Visit http://januarycookout.eventbrite.com/?ref=esfb for tickets and information

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Sustainable Braintree has its roots in the Social Action/EnvironmentalCommittee of All Souls Church. Come celebrate our vision and commitment and the special role we playedin bringing this organization to life! For tickets and information aboutsponsorship, call Sustainable Braintree at 781-794-8338 or visit http://www.sustainablebraintree.org/greengala2012.

Notes fromthe Office

Deadline for submissions tothe Chimes is the third Thursday of the month.

Deadline for the FebruaryChimes is January 19.

Font to use less ink when printing

The font in thisparagraph, ecofont vera sans, has little ‘holes’ in the letters to save on ink… 20% less ink than some traditional fonts, unbolded. It is not easy reading onscreen for‘crispness’, but you might want to try it out for things you print … I foundthe holes barely noticeable in printed items at 12 pt and that is thepoint … to save ink. Here is thefont ENLARGEDPrinted at 12pt, it looks pretty good. I found it on fonts101.com … no virus in thedownload. ~ Maggy

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2012-01-04T13:06:00.004-05:00

This Week at All Souls

January4, 2012 E-Newsletter

January 8^th Religious Humanism: A Sensible Approach to the Sacred

Reverend Steve Wilson

The heart of Religious Humanism is the reliance on reason and science topromote the world that should be. Mysticismis the efforts and acts to touch and live out of the place where the sacred andholy is. Today, validating humanexperience as the heart of a modern religious path, and yet lifting up thewisdom of the mystics, we seek to find the common ground between spiritualityand reason.

*This service will be followed by a very intentional Socratic-likediscussion of All Souls Church’s strength and our journey forward.

Young Explorers Religious Education Wisdom of Biblical Proportions (Life Lessonsof the Hebrew Bible and Christian New Testament).

Gratitude

Coffee Hour January 8 is being hosted by theWorship and Music Committee

Calendar

Wednesday, January 4

7:30PM Our UU Journey

7:30PM Don’s Chalice Circle

Thursday, January5

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30 PM Gay Men’s Discussion Group

Friday, January 6

4 PM Grant Finding Committee (ElliotRoom)

Sunday, January 8

9AM ChoirPractice

10:30AM Worship Service

12 noon Development Committee

6:30 PM Mark’s Chalice Circle

Monday, January 9

7 PM MembershipCommittee

Tuesday, January 10

12 noon Women’sSharing Circle (bring bag lunch)

7:15 PM SocialAction / Environmental Committee (Elliot Room)

The following self-help groups meet in AllSouls Parish Hall weekly:

GA Sunday at 7 PM, AA Tuesday at 8 PM, AWOL Wednesday at 6 PM

It can also be viewed online on the calendar page of this blog http://allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com/p/all-souls-calendar.html

Outside Community

Coffee,Anyone?

Blue Moon Coffeehouse

Channing Unitarian Universalist Church

45 Webster Street, Rockland, Massachusetts

Saturday,January 14 at 7:30 PM, theBlue Moon Coffeehouse will feature Ethan Robbins & Cold Chocolate.

The Blue Moon Coffeehouse takes place under the twinkling blue lightsat the parish hall of the Channing Unitarian Universalist Church in Rocklandwith monthly shows, September through May. Each show features a band and an open mic. They also have Equal Exchange coffee and homemadesnacks. Tickets are $7 at the door. Children under 12 are free.

Call 781 760-5325 for details.

or 781 878-0650 the night of the show. www.thebluemooncoffeehouse.com

Javawocky Coffeehouse

Universalist Unitarian Church of Brockton

325 West Elm Street

Brockton, MA

TheJavawockyCoffeehouse is pleased to present Garnet Rogers in his Javawockydebut on Saturday, January 14, at 7:30 PM, doors open at 7 PM.

Openingfor Garnet will be his friend Chris Pahud, who had a well-received show at the Javawocky Coffeehouse in Septemberwith his Red Sky Pirates.

Ticketsare $17 in advance/$20 at the door. Advance tickets are available on the ‘Shows’ page of their website, Javawockyuu.com

Phone 781 718-3041

Email Javawockyuu@aol.com

NotJust Another Coffee House

UnitarianChurch, 4 North Main Street, Sharon, MA

Not Just Another Coffeehouse presents Don Bailey & Friendson

Saturday,January 21 from 7 to 9 PM Tickets are $10.

Don will play original songsalong with an eclectic mix of favorites in the RnB, Gospel, and Blues genres.The Friends are all local musicians who play along in a stripped-down intimatesetting. A night of entertainment, coffee, home-baked goodies and community.Child care is available for children four and up. A $5 donation per child is appreciated tocover costs. Preregistration forchildcare is required to insure that the required number of adults areavailable. Call Jim Robinson at 781 784-3652

Not Just Another Coffeehouse was founded with the visionof bringing the community together around great music and conversation. It isopen to all.

Visit www.NotJustAnotherCoffeeHouse.orgfor additional information.

BraintreeCommunity

BloodDrive

Wednesday, January 25

1 to 7 PM Moose Lodge

173 HowardStreet, Braintree, MA

To make anappointment, please call 1-800-redcross or visit www.redcrossblood.org

Questions: Call Barbara Joyce 781 461-2097

Braintree Housing Authority’s

Family Self-Sufficiency ProgramCoordinating Committee Meeting

Friday,January 27 from 10 AM to 12 Noon

Join the meeting to share ideas, poolresources, solve problems,

discuss issues and enjoy a cup of coffee

Thayer Public Library

798 Washington Street, Braintree

RSVP to Pam Deberry 781 848-1484 Ext 203

It’stime for our Annual …

PotLuck Supper and Yankee Swap

at All SoulsChurch Parish Hall

Saturday,January 28 at 6 PM

Forthe potluck supper: Bring something youlike to eat … enough for yourself and two or three other people.

An ingredient list is helpful in case of food allergies

Forthe Yankee Swap: Did you get alittle something for Christmas that someone else would LOVE (but you don’t?) Neverre-gifted? C’mon, you know you wantto! Bring a small, wrapped gift (worth $5to $10, no more) to be exchanged. Children should also bring an age-appropriate gift item so they canparticipate in the swap.

Coming Up –Save these Dates!

GourmetChocolate Night Saturday, February 4

Talent Contest Potluck Supper Saturday, March 31

MysteryNight and Dinner Saturday, April 5

Notes fromthe Office

* Please Note *

From January 10 to January 23, Reverend Steve will be out of the office

(and out of the country) visiting his former parish in Australia.

He will be regularly checking his e-mail.

Interestedin All Souls

On the firstSunday of each month at about 12:15 PM, following the service and ‘coffeehour’, there will be a gathering for anynew attendees or potential members who want to know more about this churchand or Unitarian Universalism.

Deadline for submissions tothe Chimes is the third Thursday of the month.

Deadline for the FebruaryChimes is January 19.

Help spread the word about All Souls

Please ‘Like’ All Souls Church on Facebook

If you like this newsletter, please feelfree to pass it along.

www.allsoulsbraintree.org www.allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com Email: office@allsoulsbraintree.org Church Office 781 843-1388

2011-12-28T14:35:00.002-05:00

This Week at All Souls

December28, 2011 E-Newsletter

Happy New Year!

January 1^st New YearsDay: Spontaneous Questions for thePastor

This is our third installment of thisparticipatory service ‘Questions and ... Let’s Hope some Answers.’ Today parishioners are given the opportunityto ask questions of the Pastor. Clean,theological or philosophical questions please.

No Religious Education Today.

Please bring a ‘finger food’ to share at coffee hour after service today.

Calendar

Thursday, December 29

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30 PM Gay Men’s Discussion Group

Sunday, January 1

9 AM ChoirPractice

10:30 AM Regularworship service - No religious education is scheduled.

12:15 PM Newcomers’meet-up

Please note: There will be no hand drumming circle onJanuary 1^st

Tuesday, January 3

12 Noon Women’s Caring Circle (bringbag lunch)

Wednesday, January 4

7:30 PM Don’s Chalice Circle

Interested in All Souls

On the first Sunday ofeach month at about 12:15 PM, following the service and ‘coffee hour’, therewill be a gathering for any newattendees or potential members who want to know more about this church andor Unitarian Universalism.

Notes from the Office

The Minister’s Scheduled Office Hours are usually Tuesdays from 1 to 9 PM, subject to change. He is also here at the church at varioustimes throughout the week for meetings. If you need to reach him, the best way to do so is by phone. His phone number is (617) 852-2292. Reverend Steve Wilson welcomes yourcall.

*From Jan 10^th to Jan 23^rd,ReverendSteve will be out of the office visiting his former Parish in Australia. He will be regularly checking his e-mail. (Likelymore regularly than he does now.)

The Church Office hours areusually Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 4. If you have questions, please call the office (781) 843-1388 or send anemail to office@allsoulsbraintree.org. If you reach the answering machine,please leave a message and best time to reach you. Phone messages and emails are checked each daywhether or not the office is open. If you plan to come by, please callahead to be sure someone will be at the office to help you. If you would like to add something to ourweekly newsletter or our monthly Chimes, please e-mail Maggy office@allsoulsbraintree.org

The January Chimes will becoming your way this week.

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This Week At All Souls Dec 21

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AllSouls

UnitarianUniversalistChurch

ofBraintree

warmlyinvites you

toshare in our traditional

CandlelightChristmas Eve Service

Saturday,December 24^th 6 pm

This Week at All Souls Church

Calendar

Wednesday, December 21

7:30 PM Don’s Chalice Circle

Thursday,December 22

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30PM Gay Men’s Discussion Group

Saturday,December 24

6 PM

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

Sunday, December 25

Merry Christmas!

No worship service is scheduled

Tuesday, December 27

12 Noon Women’s Caring Circle(bag lunch)

7 PM Buddhist Reflections

Please Note: There will be no drummingcircle January 1^st

Need a last minute gift for someone special?

How about a framed print or note cardsfrom our own Michael Domina?

Notes from the Office

The Church Office hours are usually Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to4. If you have questions, please callthe office (781) 843-1388 or send an email to office@allsoulsbraintree.org If you reach the answeringmachine, please leave a message and best time to reach you. Phone messages and emails are checked each daywhether or not the office is open. If you plan to come by, please callahead to be sure someone will be at the office to help you.

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about All Souls

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Email: office@allsoulsbraintree.org

Church Office 781 843-1388

This Week at All Souls Dec 14, 2011

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This Week at All Souls

December14, 2011 E-Newsletter

Sunday, December 18^th 10:30 AM Youth Christmas Pageant

Today the youth of our church, conspiring with Katrina Degel and RyanHarrison, will present a very UU Christmas pageant. Song and skit will lead the way on thisSunday before Christmas when the children take over.

There will be an old-fashioned cookieswap during coffee hour after the pageant on December 18 Bring cookies to share and acontainer as well as your recipe (or the ingredient list in case of allergies,please). Cookie bars and other sweettreats are welcome! If you bring 2 dozencookies, take 2 dozen cookies home.

It’s also cookie potluck Sunday, soplease bring cookies to eat during coffee hour!

Remember, the cookie swap is separate from the cookie potluck.

Saturday, December 24^th 6pm Christmas Eve Service

It is a tradition at All Souls on Christmas Eveto unite our progressive religious values with a conventional ChristmasService. And this year we will do thesame with a focus on the variety of faces and voices seen in the manger at thefirst Christmas.

Request

Mike Silvestro has made a request for help from our church community ashis wife, Lisa, faces a high-risk pregnancy and is on bed rest. You may recall that Mike and Lisa hosted achurch barbecue and pool party at their home in Braintree this past summer. If you can spare a little time to help thisyoung family, please contact the church office.

Calendar

Wednesday, December 14

7:30 PM Our UUJourney

Thursday, December 15

6:30 PM Yoga

6:30 PM Board of Trustees

7:30 PM Gay Men’s Discussion Group

Saturday, December 17

12 noon DRESSREHEARSAL for Children’s Pageant

Sunday, December 18

9:00 AM AdultChoir Rehearsal

Children’sHoliday Musical

10:30 AM The RE program, along with the Music Director, Katrina Degel, will be performing a Holiday Musical on Sunday, December 18^th as part of our worship service on that day. This year’sperformance will be “Christmas Idol”, a Holiday musical featuring favoriteChristmas songs and fun performances for everyone to enjoy!

11:30AM Cookie CoffeeHour and Cookie Swap

12Noon Lesbian SupportGroup

Monday, December 19

7 PM SingingMeditation

Tuesday, December 20

12 Noon Women’s Caring Circle (bringbag lunch)

Wednesday, December 21

7:30 PM Don’s Chalice Circle

The DeVanna Center is looking forvolunteers to help

attheir distribution center at 100 Messina Way on

Wednesday, December 14, 8 to 1,
Thursday December 15, 8 to 1,
Monday, December 19 from 4 to 7 PM,
and Tuesday, December 20 (open if needed 4 to 7 PM)

Call the Devanna Center at (781) 843-7010

Lost and Found

A member of the self-help group that meets atAll Souls on Sunday night lost his leather jacket and wallet.

Small child’s bracelet, lost at the DickensFestival.

If found, please contact the church office.

In Braintree, South Shore Habitatfor Humanity has monthly meetings where you can find out about volunteeropportunities. Attend a "Ways toHelp" session, on the third Wednesday of each month at 20 Mathewson Drive in Weymouth. The sessionstarts at 6:30 p.m. and ends by 7:30. Formore information, please contact their CommunityRelations Manager or call 781-337-7744ext. 10.

The BraintreeWomen’s Club is sponsoring 10 scholarshipsranging from $500 to $3000 for Graduate Study in Education or Physical therapy,Communication Disorder/Speech Therapy, Public Health, Music, Music Education,Women returning to School, Political Science, Art, Education, Education/Teaching. The deadlines for these scholarships areFebruary 1, 2012 and March 1, 2012. Please contact Mrs. Geraldine Quigley at

781-963-6622 for applications and moreinformation.

Notes from the Office

The Church Office hours areusually Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 to 4. Please feel free to call the office (781) 843-1388 or send an email to office@allsoulsbraintree.org. If you plan to come by, please callahead to be sure someone will be at the office to help you. If you reach the answering machine, pleaseleave a message and best time to reach you. Phone messages and emails are checked each daywhether or not the office is open. If you would like to add something to our weekly newsletter or our monthlyChimes, please e-mail Maggy office@allsoulsbraintree.org

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December 7 This Week at All Souls

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This Week at All Souls

December7, 2011 E-Newsletter

Worship Notes

Service

Dec 11^th “You Hold the GoldenKeys" Itinerant Unitarian Universalist preacher Patricia Hatchwill bring stories, poetry, and her famous singing bowls to lead us in a servicededicated to love, mindfulness, and gratitude. Patricia, who holds a Master of Divinity degree from Boston University,will share with us how these keys can help open the door to a richer life.

Religious Education Young Explorers

Dec. 11^th: Whatdo Advent Wreaths, Menorahs, and Kinaras have in common (part 2)? Also, more Holiday Musical practice.

YOUTHPLANNING EVENT!

At 5PM onDec. 11^th, I'm invitingeveryone between the ages of 12 and 19 to attend a meeting. This is not a boring, write-things-down-and-pitch-ideas-for-several-hoursmeeting. This is a chance for the youthof All Souls to come together to enjoy community, free food and games as wediscuss your ideas, your visions for the church, and anyaspirations you want to put forward as a group. Please RSVP to allsoulsrec@gmail.comso I know how much food to bring. – Ryan Harrison

Gratitude

Coffee Hour Host this Sunday will be the Social ActionCommittee

Request

Mike Silvestro has made a request for help from our church community ashis wife, Linda, faces a high-risk pregnancy and is on bed rest. Helpany time on weekends and/or 7 to 10 Wednesday mornings would be especiallybeneficial. You may recall that Mike and Linda hosted a church barbecue andpool party at their home in Braintree this past summer. If you can spare a little time to help thisyoung family, please contact the church office.

LGBT SENIOR BRUNCH

All Souls Church is pleased to behosting a monthly Saturday morning Senior Brunch designed to create aspecial place for the Senior LGBT community. The next brunch is Saturday, December 10, from 10 AM to 12 noon, a bit earlier in the month than usual because ofthe holidays. All Souls Churchis acting as the brunch host site; South Shore Elder Services isoperating the brunch.

Ifyou would like to attend as a guest, please RSVP to 781 848-3939 Extension 325 oremail lgbtseniors@sselder.org. A donation of $2 is suggested for guests60 years and up. A fee of $5 is charged for those under 60. All are welcome.

Pleaseshare this news with any LGBT identified Seniors you know who might wish tohave a regular Saturday monthly brunch outing.

Volunteers are needed tohelp set up, serve, and clean up. All are welcome to volunteer to helpwith the brunch but pre-screening is required. Screening includes a CORI[criminal background] check in compliance with Massachusetts’ law, a volunteerapplication, interview, and reference check. Joe Maloney has somevolunteer applications or those interested can contact the South Shore ElderServices. Call 781-848-3910 Extension 430.

After the brunch please join us at 11:30AM for

The Gay Rebellion in America:STONEWALL How the Gay Movement got started.

Take this unique opportunity to talkwith STONEWALL vet, David V.Bermudez A short film, “Before STONEWALL” will also beaired.

Calendar

Wednesday, December 7

6 PM AWOLin PH

7:30 PM Don’sChalice Circle

Thursday, December 8

6:30 PM Yoga

7:30 PM Gay Men’s Discussion Group

Friday, December 9

6:30 PM TOPS

Saturday, December 10

10 AM LGBT Senior Brunch

11:30 AM Community Forum

The Gay Rebellion in America: STONEWALL How the GayRights Movement got started

Sunday, December 11

9 AM Choir Practice

11:30 AM Children’sRehearsal

4 PM GA Business Meeting

5 PM Youth Planning Event

6:30 PM Mark’s Chalice Circle

7 PM GA in PH

Holiday Giving for families in need! All Souls is again sponsoring afamily (mom and 5 children) through the Devanna Center. If you think that you can help out with a toyor an article of clothing, contact Pat Mascelluti to see what is needed. Gifts with the child’s name should bereturned unwrapped to All Souls no later than Sunday December 11.

The DeVanna Center is looking forvolunteers to help

attheir distribution center at 100 Messina Way on

Saturday, Dec 10 and 17 from 9 to 1
Monday December 12, 4 to 7 PM,
Tuesday December 13, 4 to 7 PM
Wednesday, December 14, 8 to 1,
Thursday December 15, 8 to 1,
Monday, December 19 from 4 to 7 PM,
and Tuesday, December 20 (open if needed 4 to 7 PM)

Call the Devanna Center at (781) 843-7010

Children’sHoliday Musical

The RE program, along withthe Music Director, Katrina Degel, will be performing a Holiday Musical on Sunday, December 18^th as part of our worship service on that day. This year’sperformance will be “Christmas Idol”, a Holidaymusical featuring favorite Christmas songs and fun performances for everyone toenjoy!

All children will have the opportunity to speak linesand/or sing. Rehearsals are held onSunday after the service from 11:30 to 12:10 in the Sanctuary

Please contact Katrina directly at kdegel@mac.com with any questions.

There will be an old-fashioned cookie swap during coffee hour after thepageant on December 18. Bring cookies to share and a container as well as your recipe (or theingredient list please). Cookie bars andother yummies are welcome! If you bring twodozen cookies, take two dozen cookies home.

It’s also cookie potluck Sunday, so please bring extra to eat during coffeehour!

Lost and Found

A member of the self-help group that meets atAll Souls on Sunday night lost his leather jacket and wallet.

Small child’s bracelet, lost at the DickensFestival.

If found, please contact the church office.

Christmas Morning

Be afriendly visitor for an elder in their home.

Pick up aChristmas dinner, flowers and a gift at North Eastern University and deliver itto any part of Boston; you select the location you wish to visit. There is no cost to you … only a few precioushours of your time given to a person who would otherwise be alone on Christmas.

It’s partof Little Brothers Friends for the Elderly. (Men, Women and Families are all invited to be visitors) A CORI check must be done no later thanDecember 11. See Roger Hatch or callLittle Brothers at 617 524 8882

“ Livingrequires the presence of people who care about us “

http://boston.littlebrothers.org/

Sunday, December 11th - 1 to 4 pm - Braintree Boardof Trade - Holiday Open House at Braintree Town Hall. Freepictures with Santa; Performances by Victorian Carolers and Local DanceTroupes; Crafts for Kids; Refreshments; Lots of other fun activities.

The deadlines for these scholarships areFebruary 1, 2012 and March 1, 2012. Pleasecontact Mrs. Geraldine Quigley at

781-963-6622 for applications and moreinformation.

Notes from the Office

The Minister’s Scheduled Office Hours are usually Tuesdays from 1 to 9 PM, subject to change. He is also here at the church at various timesfor meetings.

If you need to reach him, the best way to do so is by phone. Reverend Steve Wilson welcomes yourcall. His phone number is (617) 852-2292.

Help spread the word about All Souls

Please ‘Like’ AllSouls Church on facebook

If you like this newsletter, please feelfree to pass it along.

www.allsoulsbraintree.org www.allsoulsbraintree.blogspot.com Email: office@allsoulsbraintree.org Church Office 781 843-1388