Upcoming Services
August 31st , 2008
Unitarian Universalism and the Labor Movement
The Reverend Anne Felton Hines
Unitarian Universalist —including here at Emerson—have had a long history of standing in solidarity with workers. Where do we stand in toay's labor struggles?
Our very own Louise Noonan wil be sharing her musical talents with us, playing Mozarts' "Sonata in F."
September 7th , 2008
Stream of Life
The Reverend Anne Felton Hines
Gentle stream, powerful ocean, devastating flood, healing balm, source of life – all these and more are images we carry of water. What does it mean to us – and how does that meaning affect life in other parts of our planet? Today is our annual Water Ceremony, where you are invited to bring water gathered over the course of the summer – either from travels, or simply from your favorite local spots.
Our Emerson choir comes back from summer break! We will sing the beautiful Appalachian song “Down to the Water to Pray.”
September 14th, 2008
Giving Place to Peace & Understanding
Living the Welcoming Congregation Task Force
For several months this past year, 20-30 members and friends of Emerson participated in another step in the journey of being a “Welcoming Congregation” to bisexual, gay, lesbian and transgender people, by attending a 13-session course called “Living the Welcoming Congregation.” In this morning’s service, some of them will share what that experience has meant to them.
The choir will sing “Meditation on Breathing” from our new UU supplement (blue book) “Singing the Journey” by UU musician, composer and song writer Sarah Dan Jones.
September 21st , 2008
Planting the Seeds of Change
The Reverend Anne Felton Hines
Our Small Group Ministry program invites participants to explore some of the deeper life questions that confront us all, in the context of a small, supportive group of Emerson friends. It also provides an avenue through which each person can perform a service to the church and to the wider community – again, within the group context.
Rev. Hines will share some of her reflections about our SGM program. After the service, there will be a luncheon, and the opportunity to register (or re-register) for Small Group Ministry.
The choir will song the African song “Freedom Is Coming,” from the “Singing the Journey” hymnal.
Registration Luncheon after the Service
“Only connect,” E.M. Forster said, and Emersonians do just that in our Small Group Ministries. We connect with each other, with big ideas, with our spirituality with the community around us, and with Emerson as a whole. We’re beginning our fifth year of Small Group Ministry, and that means it’s time to register for this year’s program (if you’re new to it), or re-register if you’re currently a participant.
Please join the SGM Implementation Team (Rev. Anne, Gail Ringer, Karen Slovin, and Rhod Zimmerman) on Sunday, Sept. 21st, for a delicious lunch, following our worship service that will celebrate SGM. For more information, please contact any of us on the SGM Team!
September 28th , 2008
A Nation Needing Reconciliation
The Reverend Anne Felton Hines
We are entering the Jewish High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur – ten days when Jews around the world are expected to reflect on their actions during the past year, and to seek reconciliation where needed with others and with their God. What if our nation looked honestly at itself? With whom might we need to seek reconciliation? What actions might we be called to take?
Our guest musician will be Stephen Bent who will perform some jazz selections. Some of you Emersonians might remember him as he has played at Emerson before.
The Emerson Choir
The regular Emerson choir will be back on September 7th! We will be singing a beautiful Appalachian song "Down to the water to pray". Our first rehearsal is on Thursday August 28th at 7:30. The beginning of the season is a perfect time to join this delightful group. Please e-mail Emerson Music Director Galina Barskaya at musicdirector@emersonuuc.org. if you have any questions regarding the choir or music program at Emerson in general. Emerson choir has its own e-mail list! You can e-mail to choir@mm.emersonuuc.org if you would like to speak to the whole group.
