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Hello UUCA Members and Friends,

Below is a short recap of the happenings at the UUCA from Wednesday November 16 to Wednesday November 23, 2016.

Volunteer Help Needed

Nursery:  Play with babies 1-2 times a month, or be available “on call” for Sunday mornings.

Special Jan. 8-22 program on Racism.  Required training in late December/early January.

Jan. 29-June 11 – additional members needed for the High School, Middle School and Elementary age teams.  Orientation and planning meetings in January.

Contact Interim Director of Faith Development Karen LoBracco ( dfd@uuamherst.org) for information about these opportunities.

It’s time for the Gateway-Longview Adopt-an-Angel program again. We will be collecting gifts for specific children again, along with Visa gift cards to assist a family in purchasing needed beds and dressers for their five children. All gifts and gift cards are due at the church by Wednesday, December 7. Remember that all gifts must be new and unwrapped. Please attach your angel to your gift. And please contact Jeanine Moyer  with your name and the name of the child you are shopping for, if you have not done so already.

The holidays are upon us and we are contemplating gifts for family, friends, charities, etc.  Keep TOPS gift cards in mind. Barb Kent will be placing an order and will include smaller denominations to use as tips, gifts, etc.  Also, remember you can exchange your TOPS gift card for many other cards at your Friendly TOPS Market!  TOPS cards are available Sundays after services in the Emerson Room.  Funds from your purchase go towards the church.

Wednesday, November 16th:    Deadline for December Newsletter

7pm:  Social Justice meets in the Dining room

Thursday,  November 17th:  

6pm: Love Feast Thursday with Rev. Michelle: 6pm Dinner, 645 Vespers, 715 Drumming Come to any or all of it!  All are welcome!

7pm: Book Discussion Group with Rev. Lisa in the Living Room

Friday,  November 18th: 

9am: Trans Wellness Conference sponsored by Pride Center of WNY, see www.pridecenterwny.org for information

10am:  Hearts and Hands Volunteer Training in Emerson.  Contact Ron Palmere or Eveline Hartz at caring@uuamherst.org for information

7:30pm:  Humanist Reading Group meets in the Living Room

Saturday, November 19th: 

10am:  Website Construction Crew meets in the Living Room

10am:  Auction Event-Labyrinth making with Rev. Michelle in Emerson;  This event is FULL-only registered persons can attend.

12pm:   Newman-White Wedding in the Chapel

Sunday, November 20th:  

9:15am: Spiritual Cinema and Discussion takes place in the  Living Room. Contact: Diane Bofinger

10:30am:  Church Service. “The Beauty of Native American Spirituality” with Rev. Lisa Peterangelo and guest speaker Thunder Silk.

Faith Development News and Volunteers for Sunday 11/20

Nursery:  Caregiver Beverly Prible with Taylor Parrack

Spirit Play:  “Extra-Thankful Thanksgiving” with Jeanine Moyer as Storyteller and Rosalind Sulaiman as Doorkeeper.

Junior and Senior Youth combined:  Creation of Thanksgiving cards with Kim Connolly and Dave LoTempio.

12 pm:  Bill’s Party in Emerson; Auction Event.  Price $15.  Space Available! Come watch the game and enjoy the party! Please sign up with Karen Kuhn  or Barbara and Barry Kent  if you wish to join the fun.

Monday, November 21st:     

No Church Events

Tuesday, November 22nd:

1:30pm:  Women’s Afternoon Study Group  meets in the Living Room to read and discuss an article on “Restoration”

Wednesday, November 23rd:    Deadline for Order of Service for Sunday 11/27

7pm:  Social Justice meets in the Dining room

 Thursday, November 24^th and Friday November 25th:    Church Office Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday

Upcoming Events: 

Get into the holiday spirit and give yourself the gift of music on Sunday, Nov. 27 as the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and members of the BPO offer Handel’s ‘Messiah’ at Our Lady of Victory Basilica (Lackawanna). The concert is at 7:30pm and general admission tickets are $20. If we can get a group of 20 or more, there is a $3 reduction in ticket price.

Email Wendy Scott at  by Sunday 20 if you would like to be part of the group. Rev. Michelle (who sings in the chorus) will purchase tickets that Monday and they will be available for payment and pickup on Sunday morning, 11/27. This concert usually sells out – so don’t delay!

Friday, December 2^nd:  Simple Souper Supper; Auction Event-call the office to sign up; Adults $10, Children $6

Holiday Potluck and Christmas

Saturday December 10 at 5 pm

Together, let us celebrate the spirit of the season

Menu: Hot Appetizers, Pizza, Fun

Cost: $5/adult,  Children Free

Bring an appetizer or dessert to share.

Join us after 6 for caroling.

Sign up in the lobby on Sundays or contact Lauraine Marcus or church office.

Sponsored by Membership Committees.

Decorating for the Holidays

Membership Committee needs your help to decorate the church.

Saturday, Dec 3rd, 9:30 am-12 pm

Any amount of time appreciated!!

Refreshments provided.