WORSHIP SERVICES
1st Unitarian Universalist Society of
New Haven,
608 Whitney Ave,
New Haven CT 06511
(203) 562-4410
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: uunewhaven.org
NOVEMBER 2008
Office and Library: 2nd floor
Religous Education/Child Care in the
Children’s Preschool: in rear
by Terri O'Brien Stephens. Remember to turn clocks
back ONE hour.
Nov. 9, 10:30 am: “some insights into healing" A
service with Steve Hall and Theresa Bergherr,
coordinated by Cynthia Russell.
Nov. 16, 10:30 am: “Themes from a Buddhist Bible”
The Buddhist Promoting Foundation of Japan
distributes a Buddhist 'bible' to hotel and hospitals
rooms around the world. We will look at Buddhism as
presented in this book. Coordinated by Mark Mitsock.
Nov. 23, 10:30 am: “Giving Thanks: Connecting to
the Earth.” How can we celebrate Thanksgiving in a
time of war and economic meltdown? We bring back
the “Guest at your Table” program sponsored by the
UUSC. Coordinated by Elizabeth Neuse.
Nov. 30, 10:30 am: “Suffering is NOT Enough.” A
gentle introduction to the first source of UnitarianUniversalism, found after the 7 Principles in the front
of the hymnal…. Coordinated by Theresa Bergherr and
Steve Hall.
New Haven/Leon Sister Cities Project
office 2nd fl
Calendar of FUUS Events
Board of Trustees:
Dave Taylor, Pres.
Paul Raspe, Treasurer
Eben Ross, Vice Pres.
Elizabeth Neuse, Clerk
Francis E. Braunlich,
Trustee for Worship
Maria Pinango, Trustee
Terri O’Brien Stephens,
Trustee
Gaianne Jenkins, Custodian
Newsletter Editor: Elizabeth Neuse
Newsletter deadline: 20th of every
month. Comments,
announcements welcome!
562-0672 or [email protected]
Nov. 2, 10:30 am: “The Bible
and Homosexuality.” Since
the Bible is so important in
our society, we examine what
the Bible really says about
homosexuality. Coordinated
Tues., Nov. 4, Election Day—VOTE.
Tues., Nov. 11, 7:30 pm: Worship Committee
Meeting. Bring suggestions to the committee: Dave,
Sheila, Terri, Francis, Elizabeth, Mark, Steve or
Gaianne.
Fri., Nov. 14, 8:00 pm: Christian Fellowship meets.
Contact Bob or Terri to confirm, 467-7868.
Tues., Nov. 18, 7:30 pm: CUUPS meeting. Info:
Gaianne at 562-4410.
Thurs., Nov. 20, 7:30 pm: Board Meeting conducting
the business of the society.
Community Events:
Sat., Nov. 1, 10 am - 3:30 pm: CT NOFA (Northeast Organic
Farmers Assoc.) Annual Meeting: Cultivating an Organic CT.
At Jones Auditorium, Agricultural Experiment Station, 123
Huntington St.
Sat., Nov. 1, 12:30 – 3:30 pm
Volunteer Day at Common
Ground, 358 Springside Ave. Help us put the garden to bed
for the winter.
Please come dressed to get dirty; gloves and tools will be provided. Projects are
intended for adults; children ages 12 and up may participate with a parent. Preregistration appreciated. Contact: Rebecca Holcombe, [email protected], or 389-4333,
x1213 or Alexis Wilcox, [email protected], or 389-4333, x1209 Check our website an hour
before the program, if the weather is iffy. www.commongroundct.org
Sunday, Nov. 2, 12 – 3 pm Fall Open Farm Day at Common Ground, 358 Springside Ave.
Experience the fall on the farm with guided farm tours, an optional hike in West Rock, and
samples of cornbread and pumpkin pie from the Common Ground garden. Free event, preregistration appreciated but not required.
Monday, Nov. 3, 6 pm Reclaiming the Prophetic Voice will again be marking the cost of the
continuing war in Iraq and Afghanistan by placing the October stone on the Memorial Cairn at
the intersection of Broadway, Elm and Park Streets in New Haven. The ceremony for the
installation of the October stone will be led by members of United Church on the Green.
Monday, Nov. 3, 7:30 pm Mapping of the Bioregion and studying ways to define our Bioregion
using water and ridge boundaries in the area. UU Society, 608 Whitney Avenue. Info: Fred
Cervin 203-387-7711 or [email protected]
Friday, November 14, 2:30 pm Memorial Service for Dennis Hamilton, First Presbyterian
Church, 704 Whitney Ave.
Sunday, Nov. 16, noon Act 11 Counseling & Synthesis (Stratford Center) Open Sunday with
circle, networking, a workshop etc. Join us around the table at noon. Details 203 377-2421
[email protected] Cynthia Russell PhD
Sunday, Nov. 16, 1-6 pm Hard Times: Community Self-Reliance. "Community Think Tank" to
explore ways that our community might supply its needs in an energy-changed future. Light
refreshments. Suggested Donation $10. Common Ground School, 358 Springside Ave. Info,
registration: Fred Cervin 203-387-7711 or [email protected]
Thursday, Nov. 20, 6-8 pm Fight the Hike meeting. Organizing for lower electric rates and
clean renewable energy. NH City Hall, 165 Church St, 2nd floor.
Saturday, Nov. 22, 4:45 – 9 pm Renewable Energy = PEACE. Sponsored by People’s Action for
Clean Energy. Exhibits, solar experts, discussion with Michael T. Klare, film presentation “Blood
and Oil.” Unitarian Society of Hartford, 50 Bloomfield Ave., Hartford. The event is free, the dinner
has a nominal cost. Information: 860-693-4813, www.pace-cleanenergy.com
Sat, Nov, 22, 12:30 pm Quarry Park Preserve Walkabout and Potluck. Meet at New Haven
Friends Meeting House Parking Lot, 223 East Grand Ave. In Fair Haven there is a wonderful
quarry that most folks have never discovered. Oliver Barton and Tracy Blanford will lead our
walk and share information about the area, followed by potluck in the Friends Meeting House.
New Haven Bioregional Group. Info: Fred Cervin 203-387-7711 or [email protected]
SAVE THE DATES
Friday, Dec 5, 7:30 pm Movie: "King Corn: You are What You Eat" & Dessert Potluck. New
Haven Bioregional Group. Discussion follows film. UU Society, 608 Whitney Avenue. Info: Fred
Cervin 203-387-7711 or [email protected]
Saturday, Dec. 13, 11 am-4 pm 2nd Annual Bioregional Holiday Craft Fair. UU Society, 608
Whitney Ave. If you are interested in joining us for this event and selling your crafts, please
contact [email protected].
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Splinters from the Board of Trustees Oct. 9 Meeting:
The Treasurer reported that last year we were over budget for childcare, insurance and building rehab.
The loose collection for the 1st quarter of the church year (July-Sept.) was $461 and went to Planned
Parenthood. Fred Cervin and Dave Taylor will be reimbursed for expenses for building a cart for the large TV
set (donated to the Bioregional Group) and the CBD conference in MA. upon submission of bills.
Worship reported openings for services only in Jan. and Feb.
House and Property reported the carpet was cleaned upstairs and down. The 1st floor furnace was repaired,
which was covered by the maintenance contract. Sister Cities would like maintenance done on the 3rd floor,
especially to the windows. Renting out the 3rd floor would require a 2nd exit/access and involves tax questions.
The basement also needs to be cleared of potential fire hazards, starting with the area around the furnace.
The Sunday Children’s Program needs a childcare person. We need to have phone number, address, any
training and possibly references for the potential employee to comply with insurance requirements. A motion
was made and passed to pay the childcare person $20 per Sunday. Dave was authorized to hire someone
appropriate.
The Proto Planning Committee is giving a preliminary presentation Oct. 19. A 1-day retreat for everyone is
being planned for Jan. or Feb. in the NH area. An outside facilitator is being recruited.
The next meeting of the Board will be Nov. 20 at 7:30 pm.
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Perhaps the World Ends Here by Joy Harjo
The world begins at a kitchen table. No matter what, we must eat to live.
The gifts of earth are brought and prepared, set on the table. So it has been since
creation, and it will go on.
We chase chickens or dogs away from it. Babies teethe at the corners. They scrape their
knees under it.
It is here that children are given instructions on what it means to be human. We make
men at it, we make women.
At this table we gossip, recall enemies and the ghosts of lovers. Our dreams drink coffee
with us as they put their arms around our children. They laugh
with us at our poor falling-down selves and as we put ourselves
back together once again at the table.
This table has been a house in the rain, an umbrella in the sun.
Wars have begun and ended at this table. It is a place to hide in
the shadow of terror. A place to celebrate the terrible victory.
We have given birth on this table, and have prepared our parents
for burial here.
At this table we sing with joy, with sorrow. We pray of suffering and remorse. We give
thanks.
Perhaps the world will end at the kitchen table, while we are laughing and crying,
eating of the last sweet bite.
by Joy Harjo, published by W.W. Norton in her books The Woman Who Fell From the
Sky and How We Became Human. Reprinted from QUEST, Nov. 2008
clf.uua.org/quest
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