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March 2008 Newsletter

Schedule of Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.

March 2: “The Stories We Tell”
            The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching.           
           
March 9: “Imagining the Future”
            The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching. 
             
March 16: “Spiritual Journeys”  
            Worship and Music
            Three members of the congregation share their spiritual journeys.

March 23: “ Learning to Be Good”
             The Rev. Sarah C. Stewart preaching. 
            A Unitarian Universalist service for Easter Sunday.

March 30: “April Fool’s Service”
             Join everyone in the fellowship for a silly, fun service for all ages. Creative and silly dress is encouraged; the wackier, the better!"

 

Adult Ed for March  
Sundays at 11:00 a.m.
           
March 2: No Adult Ed program - Visiting Steward orientation

March 9: Transport Central - Patsy Kendall
            Patsy will introduce us to this developing project: a new service for people needing transport to hospitals in Concord, Laconia, and Lebanon.

March 16:  Reclaiming the Food System - William J Errickson, Garden Manager, D Acres
            Food is one of our essential basic needs.  It represents a direct relationship between our human bodies and the Earth.  We all eat everyday.  This presentation will highlight the human and environmental health benefits to a cooperative food system.  Through participation in the D Acres bulk natural food buying program, we can reduce packaging and transportation, while enjoying a healthy diet of all natural, whole foods.  We will also discuss how to place a food order and how we can best organize to meet our food needs as a community.

March 23:  Sermon Discussion  - Rev. Sarah Stewart
            Learning to Be Good.  The sermon and follow-up discussion address the questions of what saves us from the cycles and institutions of wrongdoing, what leads to evils in our world, such as the military's use of torture, and how humans can overcome such evil.

March 30 No Adult Ed program

            Barbara Lambert

 

In Fellowship                                                                                                                              March 2008

I was sixteen years old when I first realized I might want to be a Unitarian Universalist minister.  My family had been attending a Unitarian Universalist church in Southfield, Michigan for five years.  As a young girl, I had gone to the Episcopal church where my father was the music director.  I was baptized in that church and had my first communion there.  But when we moved from small-town Ohio to the suburbs of Detroit, we couldn’t find an Episcopal church we liked.  My mother had not been satisfied as an Episcopalian anyway, so we tried the Unitarian Universalist congregation.  By the time I realized, as a teenager, that there was such a career as the ministry and that it was open to me, I was well entrenched in both the ritual and practice of going to church every Sunday, as well as committed to my new liberal religious home.  It was probably no accident that when I was fourteen years old or so, my Unitarian Universalist church hired a woman to be its interim minister.  She was the first woman minister I had known.  I never thought that the ministry was barred to women, but it was important to have an example to look up to first hand.
I considered the ministry on and off for two years, and decided when I was eighteen that this was, in fact, my call in life.  I entered divinity school one year after I graduated from college, and entered the professional ministry four years later.  In divinity school, I found that my colleagues came from all walks of life.  Some were straight out of college, like me.  Others had completed satisfying careers in other fields and were going on to something new.  Yet others, many of them women or gay and lesbian people, had always felt called to the ministry but found their way barred by ignorance and prejudice.  Now they had found religious communities that were ready to accept their leadership.
I wonder if any of you have ever considered a career in the ministry.  People are called to this path from all walks of life, at all ages and with many gifts.  It is not an easy path: theological school takes three years, and is expensive, and finding a congregation to serve or a placement in a community can be harrowing.  Yet ministry offers many gifts in return: the opportunity to share your faith with others, deeply meaningful work, and the chance to help people.  Ministry can take place within a congregation or in the community.  Even if you don’t feel called to enter professional ministry, you may come to understand other work you do as a ministry--as a way to live out your faith through leadership and service to others.
If anyone is considering ministry, or would just like to explore about the idea, I encourage you to talk to me.  Let’s also talk about how your calling in life, whatever that is, can be a kind of ministry for you.
In fellowship,
Sarah Stewart

 

 The  Religious Education Program Needs YOU!
There are still many Sundays through the rest of the year where we need volunteers to lead or co-lead Sunday classes for our youth group.  There is a sign up sheet in the foyer along with a tentative schedule of classes. 
If you want to lead one of the scheduled classes, a curriculum guide will be provided and one of the RE committee will co-lead the class with you.  If you have a topic or presentation that is not on the schedule, let us know -we will happily make adjustments to the schedule (AND one of us will co-lead with you)! 
For more information talk to a member of the Re Committee.  Consider spending a Sunday morning with the youth of our congregation - you'll be glad you did!

 

 

RE Schedule

March 2—All ages together.  Chapel and service on First and Second UU Principle
March 9— Three to six year olds, Story Time
      Seven to twelve year olds, B is for Better
March 16—Three to six year olds, Story Time continued
      Seven to twelve year olds, C is for Church
 March 23— Three to six year olds, Story Time continued
      Seven to twelve year olds, D is for Dorothea Dix
March 16—Three to six year olds, Story Time continued
      Seven to twelve year olds, E is for Everyone is Special
Guest teachers are still being welcomed, please sign up today.  I look forward to seeing you there!

 

Religious Education Survey

Members and friends are encouraged to help us think through priorities as we begin the search process for a new Director of Religious Education.
The RE committee and others are providing coverage this spring, but we hope to have a new person coordinating our program before fall. You will see a brief survey in the Order of Worship during March, and there will be extra copies available in the foyer. Please share your best hopes and ideas with any of us in the coming weeks.

 

Moments for All Ages

            Do you enjoy sharing stories with children?  Would you like to participate in leading a Sunday morning service?  Sarah and the Worship and Music Committee are looking for people interested in leading Moments for All Ages on Sunday mornings.  You may have a story or activity you have developed, or you may simply sign up to read a story Sarah will provide.  

            Please see Sarah Stewart to sign up for a Sunday.

           

 

 

From Your Prez ~

Those of you who have come to the Fellowship in the last few weeks may have noticed that there seem to be a lot more “little people” around.  I attended the January RE Committee meeting to talk about how best to handle the influx of new families (such an exciting problem to have!).
We decided that, given the age range, it would be best to set up a new class for 3 to 6 year olds and I agreed to lead it.  I first became interested in UU religious education at the Nashua Church.  At that time (mid-70s) an adult would agree to teach a class for half a year and attend services for the other half.  Since I was “trained” under that model, I decided to go back to it so will be with the Preschool-First grade class through the spring.  They are a great group of kids and I am really enjoying getting to know them.
The RE Committee is continuing to work with the older class (with help from lots of you!)  Others are helping me, and are continuing in our Nursery.  It’s wonderful to be part of all that young energy.
Now when I think of the Capital Campaign to enlarge our building, I don’t think as much about the worship space or even Coffee Hour.  Instead, I think of all the new little ones and the kind of spaces they will need as they continue to grow and learn and experience life with us here at SKUUF.

Continuing the Dream 

Co-Chairs Capital Campaign Update

            We laud the efforts of our co-chairs as we  begin the Continuing the Dream capital campaign.  To share our enthusiasm and awe of the talent we have at SKUUF, listed is a synopsis of our accomplishments.

? Publicity and Publications Co-Chairs were exceptionally busy for the past month creating material to inform fellowship and friends about our history, our vision, our goals, and the impact of our contributions to our community.  The information they developed, i.e., letter, brochure, pledge forms, invitations, and stationery were sent to the printer.  Upon completion, packages will be assembled for stewardship visits.  We were thrilled with their collective creativity and they can (and should) be justifiably proud of their accomplishments. 

? Fellowship Event Co-Chairs, are busy planning the kick-off event.  They have reserved an event room at the Common Man for Saturday, March 8.  To give parents a night out, babysitting will be provided at SKUUF.  The menu and program are being decided and we look forward to discussing details as the time draws closer.

? Leadership Gifts Co-Chairs, have recruited their stewards and completed the orientation on February 13.  Visits are scheduled during February and March.

? Stewardship/General Gifts Team and the District UU Consultant, will conduct orientation after service on March 3.

? Sarah Stewart  preaches the Stewardship / Capital Campaign sermon on March 9.

? Treasurer, has been invaluable in developing reporting requirements to insure we understand how the campaign is proceeding. 

            We are extremely grateful to all of our friends who are so involved in this most important endeavor.

            In fellowship, 
            Capital Campaign Co-Chairs

 

 

Notes from the Treasurer
           
            This is a really busy time of the year to be Treasurer!

One of the more mundane tasks is to monitor the financial status for the current operating year- that is to watch over the income and expenses from month to month.  As you may know (I hope that all of you do), our assistant treasurer produces a monthly report for the Governing Board listing varying levels of detail that both the Board and I need to see.  This month’s report shows that we have had about $7,900 more in expenses than we have had in income so far.
On the expense side, this is largely attributable to two large items:  First, we have switched from having one of our members as custodian to having a contract with Service Master.  Our custodian moved to Boston last summer after the existing budget had been approved. This added close to $3,000 to the annual expense, and the Board will be determining how to pay for this.  The other major item on the expense side is the fact that Sarah’s laptop computer died and she had to buy a new one.  As she does all of her SKUUF work on her laptop, it is a necessary tool for her.  Accordingly, the Board agreed to let her overspend her Professional Expenses allowance to purchase one (around $1,500).  I think that I mentioned both of these in the earlier versions of “Treasurer’s Notes”.
On the income side, the biggest item is that pledge payments are about $3,000 below where they should be at this time of the year.  So…. this is gentle reminder to be sure that you have paid up on your pledges for this year!
Also on a very positive note, an extremely generous member of SKUUF (who wishes to be anonymous) has donated $45,000 to pay off the existing mortgage.  I am in the process of making sure of the exact amount to be paid, but it is about $43,750.  The difference is to be used for the Building Fund.
One of the other items going on at present (I am writing this on 12 February- with yet another snow storm predicted!) is finishing up the proposed budget for next year.  It has already been through the Budget & Finance Committee, and tomorrow night I will present it to the Board for their approval.  It needs to be done this soon so that the Stewardship drive people will know how much they need to target and they can prepare their materials.
Another item that is starting to ramp up is the preparation for the Capital Campaign for our proposed expansion.  As Treasurer for SKUUF, one of responsibilities is to be Treasurer for the Capital Campaign also.  One of the pieces that I (with others) will be working on is the mortgage of any loan that we need to finance the expansion.  For me, that is really like jumping off into the unknown.  We will be exploring loan possibilities from both the UUA and at least one local bank.
Peace!
Treasurer

 

 

Newsletter Deadline
                             April Newsletter deadline is Friday, March 21, 2008. 
 

BARN DANCE 
Saturday, March 22, 7:00 p.m.

     SKUUFers, friends and visitors are invited to kick up their heels and do some toe tapping to the music of TWO FIDDLES, Jacqueline & Dudley Laufman from Canterbury.  Dudley, who has over 30 years experience teaching dancing to all ages, will call the contra and square dancing.  In addition, we can enjoy his stories and poetry.
 A donation of $5 for students and $10 for adults is requested.  Tickets will be available in advance and at the door.
 Desserts, coffee, tea and cold soft drinks will be on sale to benefit the fellowship building fund.  If anyone would like to donate a dessert for the sale, please contact the Activity Committee
 See you there!
Activities Committee

 

 Parents Night Out
           
            Start March out on a social note by joining Parents Night Out.  Sitters, Children and Parents are needed; please sign up in the Foyer.  We will gather at SKUUF on Saturday, March 2 at 6:00 p.m.   Unfortunately, we were unable to meet in February due to a low babysitter participation.   We are trying to move to the sign up format from phone call invitations and apologize for any communication confusion.  Hope to see your names on the sign up sheet!
 
           

KidTalk
            The Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF) our UU congregation by mail and cyberspace offers children multiple resources, including KidTalk.

            KidTalk is CLF's site designed for kids. All online activities are monitored by CLF staff members, but kids should always get their parent's or guardian's permission before becoming involved.  KidTalk has seasonal stories, fun information, quick facts, and more!

Each month:

· Celebrate -- Celebrating special occasions of the month
· Honor -- Honoring important people
· Act -- Ideas of things to do, places to visit, or even food to make
· Practicing the Principles -- Ideas for putting our UU Principles to work!
· Nurturing Your Spirit -- Finding quiet opportunities to nurture yourself
· Ask CliF -- An opportunity for kids to “ask CLif” questions about religion or living a good life.

Why should you join the CLF?
            The web page for KidTalk is one of many resources available at the Church of the Larger Fellowship.  CLF membership offers you and your children UU spirituality, education, and resources 24/7.  Your membership also brings Unitarian Universalism to isolated UUs all over the world.
 
            For information about KidTalk go to: 
www.clfuu.org/kidtalk/2008/02/index.html

            For more information about The Church of the Larger Fellowship and its many resources: www.clfuu.org, 617-948-6150,   
clf@clfuu.org.

 

 

Social Justice                                            
           
COMMUNITY OUTREACH FOR MARCH
Sustainable Harvest International (SHI) works to address global issues of poverty and deforestation in Central America.  Slash-and-burn farming is quickly destroying the world’s tropical forests and the lives of impoverished rural farmers.  SHI offers families training to implement sustainable alternatives to this destruction.  With the support of SHI’s trained local staff, farmers are able to grow more food for their families without destroying the rainforest.
Families working with SHI improve their health and incomes by growing organic vegetable gardens and by planting staple crops using sustainable techniques.  SHI has also helped many communities with a variety of micro-projects including building rice paddies, irrigation systems, biogas digesters that provide gas for cooking, composting latrines, tree nurseries, wood-conserving stoves, chicken coops, fish ponds and silos.  Hundreds of schools and groups have received assistance with many projects such as reforestation efforts, medicinal herb businesses, and vegetable gardens.  SHI’s rural micro loan fund is helping to empower women by funding small businesses.
SHI is helping more than a thousand families in Honduras, Panamá, Belize and Nicaragua switch to sustainable land-use practices.  SHI participants have planted over two million trees to help restore degraded rainforest land.  Since sustainable practices allow farmers to work one piece of land indefinitely, they do not need to destroy more forest in order to grow food.  Organic vegetable gardens improve family nutrition and agro-forestry crops, such as organic coffee and cacao, increase family income.  With incomes as much as 800% higher than before SHI, participants are motivated to continue using sustainable practices.
Participating communities take responsibility for the projects themselves and look to SHI for technical training and limited material assistance.  SHI works with farmers for periods of three to five years to ensure the projects actually take root in the communities. Rather than contributing to rainforest destruction, SHI participants are preserving forests and planting trees on degraded land.  They are taking control of their environmental and economic destinies.
SHI was founded by Florence Reed in 1997, after she returned to New Hampshire from serving in Panama in the Peace Corp.  Flo is a UU, and the program embodies several of the UU principals: respect for the interdependent web of all existence; the goal of world community; use of the democratic process; the inherent worth and dignity of every person; and justice, equity and compassion in human relations.
We are all invited to hear Flo Reed speak and view slides at a pot luck supper at the UU Fellowship of the Eastern Slopes (UUFES) in Tamworth on Friday, March 28 at 6:00 p.m.  Bring a pot luck dish to share and your own dishes and place settings.  Coffee and cider will be available.  BYO if you want wine or anything bubbly.  This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with our sister fellowship and learn more about SHI.
The collection for SHI will be on Sunday, March 30.  All cash, and checks made payable to SKUUF with SHI designated in the memo line, will support this important program.   If you will not be present on May 30, you may put a check designated for SHI in the collection basket on any Sunday in March.
Much more info about SHI is available at http://www.sustainableharvest.org .

From UU Action Network
An alert recently came informing us that SB344 which would expand the use of capital punishment was being considered by the New Hampshire Senate.  The report from the committee is for an interim study.  The UU Action Network has a website where you can send your legislator/s a letter.  You can also find the name of your legislator if you have forgotten it.  This is an opportunity to join with other UU’s in action.  If you’re not signed up for Action Alerts, please visit the website at www.uuactionnetworknh.org and sign up now.
March for Peace
Five Years Too Long—The War in Iraq: March for Peace in Concord, Saturday, March 15.  Many events are planned to coordinate with the march, including a Reading of the Names (all day) and morning teach-ins on the Seacoast and in Concord.  Contact Erin Placey, eplacey@afsc.org, for more information on the events in Concord. SKUUF had a great turnout for this last year!  UU Congregations can mark the fifth Anniversary in their congregations on Sunday, March 16.
End the Pledge
Successful petitions have resulted in warrant articles to end the “pledge” on the warrants in the following towns where SKUUF friends and members live: Ashland, Bristol, Dorchester, Groton, Hebron, Hill, Meredith, Plymouth, Rumney, Thornton, Waterville Valley and Wentworth.  We appreciate the support of so many of you for this effort but the work will need to continue through town meeting discussions.   Copies of the DVD which describes the tax situation in New Hampshire and the impact of rising property taxes are available for anyone wanting to show them.

Health Tip
Organic foods are currently more expensive than those raised with pesticides and chemical fertilizers. There are some fruits and vegetables that have higher levels of pesticides than others and so it is wise to concentrate on buying organic in those cases. 
In general, according to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), fruits and vegetables with hard peels – such as oranges and grapefruit – fare better than soft-skinned produce in tests of pesticide residue. Leading the list of produce with the highest pesticide residue are the so-called “Dirty Dozen”.  The highest residue was found in peaches. The rest of the worst were apples, bell peppers, celery, nectarines, strawberries, cherries, pears, imported grapes, spinach, lettuce and potatoes. The EWG says that buying organic brings the most benefit with these twelve. 
If you avoid (or go organic when buying) the most contaminated produce items and pick the twelve most “constantly clean” instead, the EWG says you’ll lower your produce pesticide exposure by almost 90%.  The “consistently clean” dozen, where an investment in organic produce is least important, in EWG testing, were: onion, avocado, frozen sweet corn, pineapples, mango, asparagus, frozen sweet peas, kiwi, bananas, cabbage, broccoli and papaya.
This information has been gleaned from a report in the Tufts University Health & Nutrition Letter (October 2007).

 

   Seventh Principle              
We normally think of "natural" as being more green.  But this isn't necessarily so for health. There is the new case of the Clorox Company working diligently to come up with all-natural products in their Green Works brand.  While they almost succeed in their all-natural mission—a mission to be applauded —a main natural ingredient in most of the line is ethanol, a suspected lung carcinogen and respiratory toxicant.  Not green!
SIMPLE SOLUTIONS:  When it comes down to it, do-it-yourself non-toxic cleaning using tried-and-true kitchen cupboard ingredients is still the best green practice.  Simple, successful, non-toxic, natural and earth friendly, here are four great formulas that will help you in cleaning:
Soft Scrub: This superstar formula is as good for cleaning the bathtub as it is for stainless steel appliances and shower stalls.
· 1/2 cup baking soda
· Enough liquid soap or detergent to make a frosting-like consistency
· 5 drops antibacterial essential oil such as lavender, tea tree oil, or rosemary (optional)
Pour the baking soda in a bowl; slowly pour in the liquid soap or detergent, stirring all the while, until the consistency reaches that of frosting.  Scoop the creamy mixture onto a sponge, wash the surface, and rinse.
Window Cleaner: A tried and true formula for windows which, once it is made, you can double it up as a great degreaser, especially handy in the kitchen.
· 1/4 cup vinegar (distilled, white, 5%)
· 1/2 teaspoon liquid soap or detergent
· 2 cups of water
Combine in a spray bottle. Shake to blend.
Deodorizer, Toilet Bowl Cleaner: Vinegar is astonishing as an acidic cleaning powerhouse.  Studies indicate vinegar kills 99 percent of bacteria and many viruses
Use 5 percent straight white distilled vinegar
Pour the vinegar into a spray bottle, and spray directly onto areas to be cleaned or deodorized. Don't rinse!
If these don’t work for you looks carefully at commercial label ingredients prior to purchase.  Perhaps talking with the helpful staff at the Peppercorn Natural Food Store in Plymouth can help you select real NATURAL products.
Help from: Annie B. Bond, author of Better Basics for the Home (Three Rivers Press, 1999).

 

Spring Adult Ed Offerings 

The Wheel of the Year
            Thursdays - every six weeks, March 20, May 1, June 19 - 6:30 p.m. - Reverend Sarah Stewart and Angela Matthews
            Join our minister, Sarah Stewart, and others for rituals and discussion around the major points of the natural year.  On six evenings for the rest of 2008, gather to engage in a ritual tied to the season, discuss ancient stories, and make our own meaning of them:  
· March 20 (Spring Equinox)
· May 1 (Beltane)
· June 19 (Summer Solstice)
· September 18 (Autumnal Equinox)
· October 30 (Samhain/Day of the Dead)
· December 18 (Winter Solstice)
            Come to any or all meetings, and please see Sarah with questions.

Hatha Yoga
            Saturdays - March 1 to April 26 - 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
            Take time to restore and rejuvenate your mind, spirit, and body with Hatha Yoga. These one hour yoga classes are gentle enough for beginners and beneficial for intermediate students as well.  Classes begin with warm ups and stretches and conclude with a deep relaxation.  Please bring a yoga mat. Suggested donation is $10.00 per class.

Wise Women in Training
            Wednesdays -  10 to 11:30 a.m. March 12, & 26 April 9 & April 23
            Wise Women in Training is a women's study group which meets to discuss issues of women and aging.  Members share experiences, questions and concerns about improving their lives while optimizing their happiness.  Generally this group is recommended for any women over 40 years of age, but younger women are welcome. Questions will be researched and discussed by various members.  Meetings will be held in the nursery area at SKUUF. 

Paganism/Wicca
            Tuesdays – March 11 and 25, April 8, and 22 - 6 to 8 p.m.
            Using a UU curriculum, this class continues to explore general beliefs and practices of Pagan/Wiccans with a focus on ritual and holy days.

Path to Membership
Saturday, March 22 - 8:30 a.m. to noon
This program is for people interested in becoming members of SKUUF.  There will be time to get to know each other, to share where you have been in your spiritual journey, and to think about the journey you are about to undertake with SKUUF.  You will learn about the history of Unitarian Universalism.  You will also learn how UU churches are organized and how they work together. You will learn how SKUUF is organized, and about the programs and services that are offered by both our minister and by various lay people in the fellowship.
            There will be plenty of opportunity for you to bring up any questions you have.  Finally, you will learn about the benefits and responsibilities of membership.  You will have an opportunity, if you wish, to sign the membership book at the conclusion of the program.  Brunch is included.  If babysitting is needed, let us know. 

 

Beyond Vegetarian Basics
The Vegetarian Basics cooking class met for the final time on Monday, February 11 at the Doners’.  Ethnic foods were the focus for this session; all present got to sample a vegan version of Mattar Paneer, an Indian dish with peas (mattar) and a homemade Indian cheese (paneer) in a spicy sauce, although for our dish, we substituted seasoned, cubed tofu for the paneer.  Tofu Pesto Pizza and a mildly seasoned chickpea soup were also on the menu.  Each session of the class centered around a particular food: The first was Tofu and what to do with it, the second, Beans and new ideas for their incorporation into the diet, and third, sauces and gravies for added interest.  All dishes were made without the use of meat, of course, but also without dairy products and eggs.  In addition to a learning experience, our gatherings were also a social experience, with those attending getting to know one another in a setting outside the Sunday meeting.
Here is one of the recipes we made during the session on beans:
 Lentil Patties
1 cup lentils, washed and picked over                Water
 1 small onion, finely chopped                            A little oil
½ cup toasted sesame seeds                             ½ cup walnuts
1 cup whole wheat bread crumbs                       ½ tsp. celery seed
Salt and pepper to taste

Bring lentils to a boil with water to cover.  Simmer, watching water level and adding some as needed.  When done, the lentils will be soft, but not watery.  Meanwhile sauté the chopped onion in a little oil, and toast the sesame seeds in a dry pan.  Grind the sesame seeds and the walnuts in a food processor.  When lentils are done, drain, if necessary, mash slightly, and add the remaining ingredients.  Using about a third of a cup of the mixture, shape into patties and fry until brown on both sides in hot oil.  A cast iron skillet works best; it should be very hot.  (Recipe adapted from The New York Times Natural Foods Cookbook)
Hint:  To prevent sticking when frying the above patties or anything else, sprinkle the skillet with a pinch of salt.  Heat to desired temperature and then add the oil.  This works even with a minimal amount of oil.
Enjoy!
The group was asked to prepare the lunch for the Stewardship Training on March 2, an idea that was met with considerable enthusiasm.  Those attending can look forward to a healthy and sustaining vegetarian meal.
We have also decided to form a Vegetarian Cooking Club, which will be open, also, to others with an interest in learning about vegetarianism, or in getting together for an evening of wholesome food and interesting conversation.  Again, enthusiasm greeted this as a more informal means of broadening our knowledge of vegetarianism.  Additional details will be forthcoming.
I enjoyed immensely, the opportunity to share my own enthusiasm for a lifestyle that is so nourishing for the body and so sustaining for the earth.  If there is sufficient interest at a later date (and when the weather is warmer!), I will gladly offer the class again.  In the meantime, watch this spot for more vegetarian recipes and cooking hints.

 

Uppity Women Heeding the Call

            On Tuesday March 4, join Olympia Brown, Dorothy Day and Sue Hiatt as they discuss their lives as women and religious leaders.  Our minister, Sarah Stewart, along with other women religious leaders in Plymouth, will bring these women to life.  Olympia Brown, a Universalist minister, was the first woman to be ordained in America with full support from her denomination, in 1863.  This event, part of Women's History Month as Plymouth State University, is free and open to the public.  It will take place in the Multipurpose Room in the Hartman Union Building at 7:00 p.m.

            Sarah Stewart

 

 

Aluminum Cans
            Remember to bring your aluminum cans to SKUUF.  Let us continue to recycle for the good of SKUUF and the planet. 

 

 

 

Circle Dinners This Spring

            Circle dinners are being offered again, this time starting in the spring.  We are looking for volunteer hosts to hold a dinner, brunch or lunch during the period of mid March to mid May.  If you are interested in having a fun party at your house please the Membership Committee to give your preferred date for a totally social event.  You can chose any day of the week and whatever time is convenient for you.  Once you decide on a date and the number of guests you want to accommodate, a sign up sheet will be placed in the foyer to sign up. 

 

 

A reminder of the Upcoming UU District Annual Meeting
April 11 and 12 at UNH in Durham, NH

            Registration for the Annual Meeting of our new Northern New England District is fast approaching.  Early bird registration is March 10; final registration is March 27.    Please be sure to review the details in the yellow flyers in the Foyer.    This once-in-a-lifetime celebration is to be held at the New England Center of UNH in Durham on April 11 and 12, 2008.

          

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Minister:  Rev. Sarah Stewart                                                    sstewart@starrkingfellowship.org                                        

Office Administrator: Regina Wadlegger                       

admin@starrkingfellowship.org            

Office: (603) 536-8908                                                                   

Website—www.starrkingfellowship.org