News and Announcements

Sermon by Rev. Samuel Schaal, Transition Minister: “Threshold” - For each of us, there sometimes comes a time when we stand on the cusp of a threshold experience where we either have to jump into the unknown or make a decision of great importance. The in-between times of our lives can be times of great power and richness.

The First Unitarian Choir sings this morning.

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m.

OWL Classes, 10 a.m. (Classroom C8)

Fair Trade Coffee sales, 11 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Governance Task Force Meeting, 11 a.m. (Hosmer Room)

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

Spring Equinox Planning, 11:15 a.m. (Clark Room)

Adult Education, 11:30 a.m.
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Knitting Ministry, 11:30 a.m. (Classroom C8)

Free Speakers, 7 p.m. (Clark Room)

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Sermon by Rev. Samuel Schaal, Transition Minister, for Jazz Sunday: “Our Improvisional Lives” - Jazz is the sound of surprise - often requiring a play-as-you-go skill. Like our lives. We will explore improvisation as a spiritual tool in navigating the challenges of life. We welcome jazz musicians Rick Haydon and Friends.

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
- Transcendentalists (Clark Room)
- Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Religious Education classes for children, 10 a.m. (Children’s Chapel Sunday)

Fair Trade Coffee Sales, 11 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)

Hope Children’s Choir, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

Knitting Ministry Group, 11:15 a.m. (Classroom C1)

Free Speakers, 7 p.m. (Clark Room)

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Rev. Samuel Schaal’s sermon: “The True Confessions of a Struggling Minister” — Our congregation has elected a ministerial search committee. Now is a good time to open the conversation on the ministerial life: Why do people seek ministry as a vocation? Why is preaching so scary? What is the relationship of the pulpit and the pew? What will most ministers not tell their congregations? (Hint: I’ll tell you!)

Adult Education, 9 a.m.
– Transcendentalist Movement (Clark Room)
– Bible Study (Classroom C1)

Social Responsibility, 9:15 a.m. (Fellowship Hall)
Sandwich-Making for the Homeless

Knitting Ministry Group, 11:15 a.m. (Classroom C1)

Hope Children’s Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 a.m. (Choir Room)

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