Conversations at the Meetinghouse

CONVERSATIONS AT THE MEETINGHOUSE

Friday, May 3, 2019

Unitarian Church of Sharon

4 N.Main Street, Sharon

Free to the Public

“Why We Need a Garden Revolution!”

Ellen Schoenfeld-Beeks

Beautiful historic gardens inspired us in the past. What inspires us today? And what does it mean for our backyards and our sense of self? Gardening teaches us to notice, to be patient but the biggest lessons come when we embrace a new reason to care about what we plant and how we maintain our gardens.

Elle Schoenfeld-Beeks, a member of the Unitarian Church of Sharon, maintains an extensive garden at her home and also oversees the plantings and Memorial Garden at the church.

Conversations at the Meetinghouse is a monthly program held on the first Friday of each month (October to June) at 7PM were members of the community share their expertise and experience about important issues of the day.

The Ministerial Search Committee joyfully recommends the Rev. Joanna (Jolie) Olivetti to serve as our next settled minister. Jolie will lead worship on April 28th and May 5th. A Special Congregational Meeting will be held immediately after the May 5th service to vote on calling her. We need at least 50% attendance by members and at least an 80% “Yes” vote. Plan to be there!
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We regularly collect toothbrushes, travel-size soaps, shampoos, conditioners, toothpaste, diapers (including adult sizes), etc., for the residents of Father Bill’s / MainSpring House. Special requests: adult-size shower shoes, combs, hair brushes and feminine care products.
Brown Envelope Social Justice offerings in April will go to the Louis D Brown Peace Institute in connection with the Mother’s Day Walk for Peace (May 12). We will send a small team to the walk, even though it will take us away for the Sr Youth Service the same day….
Not Just Another Coffeehouse On Sat., Apr. 20, at 7pm (doors at 6:30), we welcome our own All-Ireland harp champion Kathleen Guilday and fiddle virtuoso Laurel Martin and her daughter Sarah Martin for an evening of traditional irish and Scottish Music. Laurel and Kathleen are members of the renowned Childplay ensemble. $15 or what you can afford. Fair trade beverages and homemade desserts will be available for sale at intermission.
Apr 21 10 and 10:30 Hope Springs Eternal Several indigenous peoples and some modern theologians understand the earth to be the body of God, the Mother of all life. This morning, as we celebrate both Easter and Earth Day, we reflect on what gives us hope.
Apr 28 10 and 10:30 First Sunday of Candidating Week This will be our first chance to join in worship services led by our ministerial candidate, Rev. Joanna (Jolie) Olivetti, followed by an opportunity to get together with her after the service. More details about Jolie are on the home page of this website.
May 5 10 and 10:30 Second Candidating Sunday Rev. Jolie Olivetti will lead worship again this week. A special Congregational Meeting will take place immediately following the worship service. Our bylaws require attendance by at least 50% of our members, with at least 80% voting in favor of the call. So your participation in this decision is important!
Let’s Laugh Today Join us on the second Saturday of each month from 11am-12pm. Bring water to drink and a donation (non-perishable food for the Sharon-Stoughton Food Pantry or travel-size toiletries for Father Bill’s / MainSpring House).
**PEANUT-FREE** Lunchmaking for MainSpring House All ages are welcome to help make the 100 peanut-free lunches we donate once each month. Remember to bring personal-size items like shampoo, soap, etc., to be delivered with the lunches. See special request notice for additional items.
Recycling Opportunity Do you have gift cards that can’t be reloaded or expired credit cards you’ve sliced up? Our Social Justice Committee has found a recycler who will accept them. Bring them to the Social Justice table on Sundays.
Meditation and Study Group NEW TIME We meet from 7pm – 8pm on Tuesdays, alternating personal seated meditation with other methods. Instruction is available and the group is always open to new participants.
Book Group meets in the library at 7pm on the first Wednesday of most months from September through June. You are welcome to join us, even if you haven’t finished reading the book. See details elsewhere in this scroll.
Shopping for Justice We purchase grocery cards at a discount and sell them at face value. The difference helps to fund our Social Justice work. Cards for Big Y, Shaw’s and Stop & Shop are available during coffee hour.
We support the Ilsa Marks Sharon-Stoughton Food Pantry year-round (and are among the few organizations that do so). The need has continued to grow. Please leave your donations of non-perishable food in the entryway.
Movie Night Join us at 7pm on the 2nd Friday of each month from September through June. Enjoy the movie, lively discussion and free popcorn.
Need a Gift? Depending on store policy, you may be able to use Shopping for Justice grocery cards to purchase other types of gifts cards (e.g., for restaurants, department or home improvement stores, or online music vendors), thus extending our Social Justice programs.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse Join us at 7pm each third Saturday through June for music, snacks and Fair Trade coffee/tea. Not a profit-making enterprise. See details elsewhere in this scroll. (Occasionally it’s on a different weekend.)
Conversations at the Meetinghouse Join us at 7pm each first Friday Oct. through June for a presentation and discussion about a topic of interest. See details elsewhere in this scroll, http://www.uusharon.org/happenings/conversations-at-the-meetinghouse/, or subscribe at http://www.uusharon.org/keep-in-touch/email-lists/subscribe-to-conv-announcements/.

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Stories From the Border
Janet Schmidt, Rev. Cindy Worthington Berry, March 31, 2019
The Times They Are a Changing
Reverend Dr. Michelle Walsh, March 24, 2019
Credo Service – 2019
David Schoenfeld, Ellen Schoenfeld-Beeks, March 17, 2019
The Sermon On the Amount
Reverend Wendy Bell, March 10, 2019
Responding to Climate Change through Curiosity, Comapassion, and Connection
Reverend Barbara Nelkin-Rose, March 3, 2019