The Compass, September 18, 2024
- Sep 18, 2024
- 6 min read
We just want to express our thanks for the enthusiastic return to church after the summer break! The positivity and excitement are so amazing and we hope to keep this momentum going through the rest of the year.
UU Climate Justice Revival
These kinds of events don’t happen often, and we’ll be part of the national conversation moving our climate work forward. It’s exciting just on the face of it, and the day itself is looking like a lot of fun. To plan, we need you to RSVP to this event ASAP. We have received a $600 mini-grant from the UUA for food, supplies, and to pay the facilitators.
September 28, 2024 - Interactive workshops
September 29, 2024 - Worship followed by an advocacy hour
All of us will learn new frameworks at the intersection of climate and justice and have the chance to weave together the threads that have always linked our deepest commitments.
The UU Climate Revival will equip us to enter into a new era of climate action—one that intentionally and faithfully breaks down silos and cultivates relationships that lead to flourishing collaborations that transform our congregations through climate justice. See more details at the UU Climate Justice Revival website and FAQs.
Please sign up today by clicking below!
DAY 1
Revival Activities
Facilitated Dialogue for Adults
Collective Visioning
Making Connections
Building Capacity
Nourishing Relationships
Charting a Course
DAY 2
Multigenerational Celebration
Worship Service
Advocacy Hour with UU the Vote, UUs for Social Justice, UU Service Committee
Did you miss Sunday service? Watch it here!
Rev. Gretchen Weiss to Give Sermon on September 22, 2024
We are thrilled to welcome Rev. Gretchen Weiss to our church on Sunday, September 22. Rev. Gretchen Weis has been a UU minister for 10 years. She recently retired from Murray UU Church in Attleboro, where they named her the Minister Emerita.
The title of her sermon is: Finding Heart, Despite the Headlines
"Where is the good news? Media stories of violence, cruelty, conflict, controversy, and just plain nastiness seem to dominate the headlines. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, anxious, and despairing. Here is your invitation to find hope and heart in the midst of so much sorrow, divisiveness, and negativity in the news today."
Upcoming Services
UUNB 's Little Free Library
After a little hiccup this summer with shipping delays, our Little Free Library is officially open! I applied for a grant from Little Free Library over the summer, and since we are considered a high-impact community, we were approved. We received the book box, the post, a big box of books from Thrift Books, and a bundle of diverse reading materials for all ages. UUNB is now the only location of a Free Little Library in Downtown New Bedford. Just one more way we can give back to our community. A Huge thank you to Tony for installing it !!
I hope to have a more formal ribbon-cutting soon! - Jessica
About Little Free Library
LFL's mission is to be a catalyst for building community, inspiring readers, and expanding book access for all through a global network of volunteer-led Little Free Library book-exchange boxes.
Their vision is a Little Free Library in every community and a book for every reader. They believe all people are empowered when the opportunity to discover a personally relevant book to read is not limited by time, space, or privilege.
Registration is not required, but the event page will give more details.
See everything happening at UUNB on the calendar on our website. Updates are shown immediately, so you will always know what is planned.
Join the Social Justice Committee tonight at 6:30 pm to discuss the worship portion of the Climat Justice Revival. All are welcome to attend!
All vendor fees are due no later than October 31. All spots are $35 and are on a first-come-first-served basis and are not confirmed until payment is received.
Confirmed Vendors:
Crust Punks NBMA - Sourdough bread and cookies
Caitlyn Gifford - Hand-sewn stuffed animals and greeting cards
Wendy Gilbert - crochet blankets, scarves, coasters, scrunchies, headbands, hats
START YOUR PLANT CUTTINGS!
We hope to have a plant sale again during the Holiday Market, so start your plant cuttings.
September 22: Inviting in Practices (Chalice Lighting & Covenant Making)
Rise Up Oh Flame Hymn#362 {Sign Language}
September 29: Inviting People (Sharing Our Faith)
Climate Justice Revival
Way Cool Sunday School Volunteers Encouraged
You can join our team by volunteering your time to work with the children and families of the program! Simply fill out the proper documents and roll up your sleeves. All volunteers must have a upto date CORI on file.
How Can You Help Your Child Benefit From the RE program... Way Cool Sunday School?
encourage regular attendance
volunteer time
discuss lessons after class
check out our “honor system” library
Join the RE Team {meets once a month}
Sample Schedule:
11:00 First Fifteen {Sanctuary, Stories for All Ages}
11:15 Sunday School {Tryworks, Maja Capek, Garden}
12:00 Dismissal {You are responsible for your children}
Please email Yasmin to express your interest - flefleh@gmail.com
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day will take place at the Crapo Hill landfill on Saturday, September 21st from 8:30 am to noon. Event held rain or shine.
The event is open to New Bedford, Dartmouth, and Freetown residents only. Proof of residency is required.
Sign up is required. To select a time slot, visit this link. Please arrive as close to your time slot as possible to reduce wait times.
Examples of accepted waste include:
oil-based paints
paint thinner
pesticides
herbicides
old gasoline
Do NOT bring anything that is accepted at your transfer station including:
Antifreeze
Fluorescent light bulbs and mercury containing devices
Motor oil
Propane (or other) tanks or cylinders
TVs or computer monitors
New Bedford or Dartmouth residents with questions, call (508) 979-1493. Freetown residents with questions about what is accepted at the Transfer Station, call (508) 644-2202 Ext 3.
The maximum amount you can bring is 25 gallons or 25 pounds. Collection is for households only. No businesses, schools, or contractors.
The Crapo Hill Landfill is located at 300 Samuel Barnet Blvd. in New Bedford.
Get ready for Fairhaven’s first-ever Food Truck Flavor Fest on Friday, September 20th, from 5-8 PM in the Town Center!
Visit Fairhaven for an unforgettable evening of Bites, Brews, and Beats! Indulge in delicious eats from a variety of food trucks, sip on refreshing drinks at the beer garden, and enjoy live music from the Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts.
Bring the whole family for lawn games and cap off the night with an outdoor movie under the stars—a special screening of The History of the Castle on the Hill, a documentary about Fairhaven High School!
Our Mission is to encourage diversity and mutual acceptance and work for positive change in ourselves and our community.
"We envision a congregation in which we practice the principles of our faith. We seek to enjoy peaceful reflection and inspiration in intellectually and spiritually satisfying church services. We aim to embrace the people and efforts of our church community by supporting our children and their programs, our committees and their goals, our staff and their efforts on our behalf, and each other."
Our Promises
Each person is important.
Be kind in all you do.
We help each other learn.
We search for what is true.
Each person has a say.
Work for a peaceful world.
The web of life’s the way.
Build the beloved community, free from racism and oppression.
First Unitarian Church in New Bedford
71 8th Street, New Bedford, MA 02740
(508) 994-9686
Administrator ext. 10
Minister ext. 13
Karen cell: (508) 441-9344
Thrift Shop ext. 12
Board Members & Officers
Steve Carmel, President
Charles Morgan, Vice President
Deborah Carmel, Treasurer
Cora Peirce, Clerk
Trustees
Elise Rapoza
Mary S. Rapoza
Pamela Sherman
Niko Tarini
Committee Chairs
Carlton Dasent, Endowment
Larry Jaquith, Finance
Nancy Crosby, Garden
Steve Carmel, House & Grounds
Lynn Whitney, Ministry
David Godinez, Outreach
Charles Morgan, Religious Education
Eileen Sorrentino, Religious Services
Pam Sherman, Thrift Shop
Staff
Rev. Karen LeBlanc, Minister
Yasmin Flefleh-Vincent, Director of Religious Education
Randy Fayan, Music Director
Jessica DeCicco-Carey, Administrator
Anthony Gonsalves, Sexton
Mari Fay-Martin, Sunday School Teacher
Morning Walker, Sunday School Teacher
Maria Jackson, Bookkeeper
The Thrift Shop is open Tuesdays and Saturdays from 10 AM to 1 PM
(508)994-9686 ext.12
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