Worship Schedule Services, childcare and Children’s Religious Education will resume September 10th, 10:30 am
September 10:Beyond Words Opening Sunday with Stone Communion (Remember to bring a stone with you)* –Rev. Craig Nowak; Music – Choir September 17:What Is a Sacred Reality? –John Kennison; Music –Mackenzie Morrell, flute; Kim Burdon, voice September 24:Becoming –Rev. Craig Nowak; Music – Choir *intergenerational service
Celebrate Our 300th Anniversary! Save the Dates! In celebration of the 300th Anniversary of the Quaboag Churches (including BUUC), the following events are scheduled and open to all: Sunday, June 4th 10:30 am:Roots and Wings Worship and Fellowship at Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church Saturday, August 19th 10:30 am: Presentation and Luncheon on the Common in West Brookfield hosted by West Brookfield Congregational Church Sunday, September 17th 10:00 am: Worship and Fellowship at Brookfield Congregational Church Saturday, October 14th 10:00 am: Combined Church Service and Refreshments at Foster Homesite, Foster Hill Road, West Brookfield
Religious Education Dates to Note September 17, 9:30 am: Jr.- Sr. Youth Meet up at BUUC to attend service at BUCC, followed by a tour of Foster Hill area, home of original church in 1717. Sign up with Laurel B. on September 10. October 15, 9:00 am: PreK-Gr. 3 Breakfast with Rev. Craig —Adult Helpers Needed November 5, 9:00 am: Gr. 4, 5, 6 Breakfast with Rev. Craig —Adult Helpers Needed
Cakes for the Queen of Heaven When: Wednesdays, September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11 and October 18 from 7 to 9 pm Where: The BUUC The Women's Alliance will be presenting Part I of Cakes for the Queen of Heaven. The curriculum is from the Unitarian Universalist Association. It introduces the pre-patriarchal goddesses of prehistoric and early historic times, their early power and their ultimate loss of power as patriarchy became the established social structure. ALL are invited! Bring your friends!
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Food for Faith: Practicing Spiritual Practices When: Sunday, October 1 at 12 pm (Introduction to the program and first practice) Sunday, November 5 at 12 pm (Check In and Sharing and Introduction to second practice) Sunday, December 3 at 12 pm (Check In and Sharing and Introduction to third practice) Sunday, January 7 at 12pm: (Check In and Sharing; program conclusion) Where: The BUUC This program is premised on the assertion personal spiritual practices are the engine of faithful living. Participants will be asked to “try” different daily spiritual practices for one month each and to keep a journal to record observations, insights, and questions that arise from engaging in the practice. These will be shared with other participants when we meet at the end of each practice cycle. For the final practice cycle, participants will create their own daily practice. Preparation Required: No specific preparation or experience is required other than an openness to potentially unfamiliar and/or challenging spiritual practices. Sign Up: To sign up, email Rev. Craig at revcraignowak@comcast.net or use the sign-up sheet in the parlor.
A Vigil of Remembrance for Victims of Domestic Violence When: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 7 PM Where: Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church, 9 Upper River Road, Brookfield, MA
Scrapbook We purchased a scrapbook to document BUUC events. If you attend an event and take a photo please forward it to Debbie via email, Debbie@DebbieEnnis.com. Please write a brief line or two about the event, i.e. date, purpose, place, responsible committee. We also welcome newspaper articles about our church or our members, when the BUUC is mentioned. We would love to have this to look back on in future years. Thank you, Your Membership Committee
Ongoing Events
STONE SOUP COMMUNITY LUNCHEON Every first Wednesday of the month from October to June, Noon to 1 pm All are invited for Stone Soup where your presence is the secret (and most important) ingredient. We provide the soup and coffee/tea, you bring something to share (bread, juice, appetizer/dessert). So please, join me for an hour with food,friends, and conversation. ~ Rev. Craig
COMMITTEE FOR ECOLOGY & SOCIAL ACTION (CESA) Meetings times will be announced during the church year. Contact Mary Ann Adams at maryannbuuc@gmail.com
THE BUUC WOMEN'S ALLIANCE During the church year (September through June,) second Wednesday each month at 7 pm at the BUUC or in a member’s home unless otherwise noted. All women are welcome. Contact Laurie Magnuson for more information. The Women’s Alliance is open to all women in the community. This year we have some plans in the making. We are also planning a fun day of health awareness and relaxation methods this spring and are happy to once again be presenting our Goods and Services Silent Auction at at date to be determined. Please feel free to join us. Contact Laurie Magnuson at LMagnuson@randolphproducts.com for more information.
CHOIR REHEARSAL Each Thursday from 6:55 to 8:30 pm. August 17, 2017 - June 14, 2018 If you are interested in joining choir, or have other musical skills to share please get in touch with Music Director Lila M Farrar; lilamfarrar@gmail.com or 508 867 8806.
BUUC BOOK CLUB The next meeting is Tuesday, September 12, 7:00 p.m. If you would like to read ahead, here is a list of our upcoming books. Please note that we will not be meeting in July and August: September:Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J.D. Vance October:A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki November is a twofer:The Good Good Pig and/or The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery. Read either or both. Everyone is welcome to join us for the BUUC Book Club. We meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm in the church basement or parlor. If you have any questions or suggestions contact Barbara Hale at b.lambert.hale@gmail.com Get reading!
SMOC Monthly Meal: Volunteer Opportunity The last Tuesday of each month. A group of us at the church are providing a dinner the last Tuesday of the month at the SMOC sober housein Gilbertville, Massachusetts. As a volunteer, you would be requested to provide only 1 portion of the meal, such as salad, bread or drinks for about 25 people. This is a fun way to have a nice dinner out and also help people in need in our community. Please contactChristine Holbrook at holbrookchristine1@gmail.com orWendy Newhall at circle_dancers@yahoo.comfor details.
Community Events
The Brookfield Apple Country Fair When: Saturday, October 7 from 10 am to 4 pm Where: The Brookfield Common, Brookfield, MA Showcasing the work of more than 70 local crafters, the 39th Apple Country Fair will be held on the Brookfield Town Common on Saturday, October 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Fair also will feature live music, children’s games, baked goods, raffles and an apple pie contest — all to benefit the Brookfield Community Club, a charitable organization that makes grants to enrich community life.
Community Dinner Open to All Local Residents! When: 6 pm on October 15 Where: BUUC Brookfield Unitarian Universalist Church will hold a free community dinner at 6 pm on October 15th. The dinner is free and open to all local residents. Come join us for a variety of potluck foods. No donation or contribution is necessary, just bring yourself or come with friends and family and enjoy! For further information call Wendy Newhall at 508-461-6652 or e-mail her at circle_dancers@yahoo.com.
