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The Arbella A Unitarian Universalist Welcoming Congregation

CAPTAIN’S LOG

I spent a few days in Chicago recently, and it was even colder there. I suppose there is some solace in the misery quotient. We think there is someone who is worse off than me. Yet that is not a very helpful way to think, especially in light of the fact that the cold air moved east. “What goes around comes around.” All of us are looking forward to some sign of spring; a week without a major storm, or a temperature that is not twenty degrees below normal.

I went to Chicago to attend a conference with professors from seminaries which offer courses in Unitarian Universalist identity. Chicago is the location of Meadville Lombard, one of two UU seminaries nation wide, and also where Andrea went to school. I went to the other UU school, which is located in Berkeley, CA. Many local students train at Harvard or Andover Newton (where I teach), but neither of those schools is explicitly UU. At the conference, we had two teachers from California, who were electronically included in our deliberations. They kept reminding us what the temperatures were in Fresno and San Francisco. Despite the cold temperatures, the food and the conversation in Chicago were both rewarding. I came away with lots to think about.

Some of this was about you. Sure we talked about standards for UU students, and course content in history, polity, theology and religious education, but we also talked about how the teachers (the professors) educate the new ministers to be teachers themselves. And where do they teach? Hopefully each student who serves a Unitarian Universalist congregation will take a position with that congregation believing that part of his/her mission is a vision of how to hand on the faith to others who join our congregations. They want their parishioners to become excited about understanding faith questions, and exploring spiritual possibilities. If we don’t impart the UU faith to our people, then the religion will quickly die, and people will make other faith choices – different religions or none at all. We need to know our history, our central principles, and our abiding vision

Sermons/Services in March

March 1, 2015 10:30am “Shaping Our World” Mark W. Harris

I have been working with Will Twombly on a new historical exhibit for the social hall. It highlights the shutters from the old meetinghouse. The problem is we couldn’t figure out what part of the building they came from. How did my understanding of “shutters” pre-determine my ability to imagine their location and color? How do we expand our vision of what church means to us, as we reflect upon what we have already pre-determined

Social Hour: Judy and Roger KammGreeters: Sue Kuder and Channing " Mendelsohn

March 8, 2015 10:30am

“Purity”"Andrea Greenwood

Recently I came across a wonderful personal essay on the annunciation, the scene in which the angel Gabriel whispers to Mary that she is to bear the child of God.  It got me thinking about what feels holy and pure to us humans, versus what is defined as pure in traditional religion.  So often what we want is not really a completely clean slate, but ties that keep us connected to the past in ways that nourish, and offer hope.

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WORSHIP SCHEDULE

Mark Harris,

Minister

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of what we are trying to create in the local congregation – a beloved community that builds a congregation grounded in freedom for each and justice for all.

While some understanding of our faith is imparted in services on Sunday mornings, a deeper understanding of the journeys we are each taking can be found in more serious conversations about what spiritual longings each of you has. This can only happen in small groups. Many UU congregations have successful programs in what are often called small group ministry. We have called these covenant groups here, but are changing the name so there is no confusion with another group working on writing a new church covenant. Overall we have had mixed success with these groups. I am not sure why. One group is trying to form now. I encourage you to check it out. This is not a class where the minister directs the curriculum, but rather an opportunity for members to grow their souls together by sharing their ideas, dreams, and passions and concerns about life. The next meeting of our small group ministry is this Sunday, March 1 at 6:00p.m.

From a teacher’s perspective it is difficult to generate a good discussion when groups are small. We have tried to get a book group going, and have also had Advent and Lenten groups over the last couple of years. Each of these are ways for you to consider deeper questions about life, and learn what important writers and your fellow parishioners are thinking, and feeling. In the past we have had courses in spiritual autobiography, prayer, the Bible and more. I also want to help you understand our UU heritage. I hope you will check out the new exhibit downstairs, where we mounted the photos of the old church, the shutters and a piece of the clock. Special thanks to Will Twombly for his wonderful exhibit mounting skills to display all this fascinating history.

As many of you now, I have a passion for history, but it would be useful to me as your minister to know more ways in which you want to learn about your faith journey, and our UU and First Parish heritage, as well. Let me know what kinds of adult education experiences you would like to have. They can be as experiential as you like, but we need to know what and how you want to explore your UU faith. I believe if we are not exploring new ways of thinking and being in the world, then we are missing vital opportunities for spiritual growth. One important part of a Capital Campaign is that it encourages us to dream about who we will be as a people, and how we will grow together. Nothing does that better than small group conversations about what is important to us, and to our community. Let me know what you want to explore, and I can help make it happen. Mark

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Social Hour: Rachel Jones and Kate PlassGreeters: Clint and Sue Sours

March 15, 2015 10:30am

“Leave Me Alone” Mark W. Harris

Leave me alone is something we usually say when we want someone to stop bothering us. Yet the larger question today is, Can we ever be alone? Privacy has become a big issue in our culture, and while banks tell us their privacy policies, and everything is password protected, it seems like everybody knows everything about us. Is this what we want? (This service was originally scheduled for February 15, but was snowed out)

Social Hour: Patsy Sampson and Nick " WoebckeGreeters: Bre Hult and Julie Morse

March 22, 2015 10:30am

“Water for All” A Multi-generational Service

Is access to water a human right? Can you imagine life without water? Together we will tell a story, and enact a new water ritual in this celebration of World Water Day.

Greeters: Tristan and Alyssa LawsonSocial Hour: Robert Kubacki and Jim Felty

March 29, 2015 10:30am

"A Viable Alternative" Tracy Johnson

Honestly, March 29th is a long time from now and I'm not really sure what I will talk about!  But there will be a story about alternative living and I'm certain it will connect to something important about our amazing faith tradition!

Social Hour: Susan Lind-Sinanian and Kathy " ButtonGreeters: Karen Allendoerfer and TBA

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Dear ones,

A friend of mine recently posted on a forum we’re in together, “I’m taking a week off. I have a case of February.” I knew exactly what she meant as I look out my window at the snow that comes up even with my top front step, and wonder whether it would be worse if it snows again, or if it all melts and ends up in my basement in liquid form.

Times like these call for intentionally finding joy. I came in Friday to work with my beloved team of RE Committee members and middle school age helpers on cleaning and organizing my office. Kelly Morton and Elisabeth Strekalovsky, Marina, Maddie, and David O. were there, and all my books are upright now, and the Youth Room has a lovely bookshelf full of toys, games,

and books, and this semester’s Spirit Play materials are no longer in the attic. There is more to do, but we are well on our way.

While we were cleaning, Marianne Collins was adding new “French Doors” to the end of the social hall. A vision of things to come! The “Opening Doors” campaign inspires me. I can’t wait for the Kickoff Dinner this Saturday.

And our Junior Youth Group meeting rang with peals of laughter—and there is a plan in the works to bring a Tiki Bar to our Social Hour, complete with “mocktails.” Stay tuned for details on how to obtain this little bit of summer! Someday it could be on our patio.

The Senior Youth have plans too, and they need your help! They will be interviewing members and friends of the church to create a StoryCorps-style documentary about First Parish. The goal is to create a DVD that can be sold to benefit the Opening Doors Capital Campaign. Several loving souls have already signed up to be interviewed, but they are looking for more people to answer a few questions on video. People of a" ages are welcome! Contact me, or Rachel Westbrook-Fritts, to sign up, or find the signup sheet at social hour!

I’m also trying to contribute to our Capital Campaign by hosting a “Jamberry” party this week. These nail wraps are the ones I wear frequently—they last a long time, have a huge variety of designs on them, and are easy to apply. I’m donating the proceeds of this party to the Opening Doors campaign. Find me (Lauren WatertownDRE Strauss) on Facebook or email me if you’d like more information!

Our Quan Yin statue is literally up to her neck in snow, but the snowbanks melted somewhat yesterday, and March heralds a promise of spring. Our case of February is almost over.

Blessings,

Lauren

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Lauren Strauss, DRE

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I would like to share why I love the music the choir will sing on March 1st.  The text for anthems are poems by Langston Hughes (1902—1967).  These two pieces are from a larger work by Rollo Dilworth, the Trilogy of Dreams, and it speaks of the power of dreams as a collective affirmation to our society of what we are and what we

! ! can become.  

“I Dream a World where man, no other man will scorn.Where love will bless the earth and peace, its paths adorn……”

also:

The Dream Keeper“Bring me all of your dreams, You dreamers,Bring me all of your Heart melodiesThat I may wrap them in a blue cloud-clothAway from the too-rough fingers of the world.”

Hughes was one of the most powerful writers in the 20th century because he was not afraid to put the feelings and angst of the African-American people in his work.  He developed a form of writing called Jazz Poetry, making it a fit for contemporary choral compositions.  He was a social activist who spoke for poor, especially black, people caught in segregated America.  His work speaks to all of us as we continue to work for economic and racial justice.  

Rollo Dilworth is originally from Chicago where he conducted and composed music for choirs, later becoming a sought-after clinician for both adult and children’s choirs.  He conducted a conference choir that included

Amy Urban—and it was exciting to see how engaged all the singers were as they responded to his conducting.  He has written and published many many choral pieces.  These pieces reflect his use of spirituals and gospel music with its syncopation and changing dynamics.  Sometimes the music is consonant, but when it is dissonant, it is intended to be so.  Using the poetry of Langston Hughes is a good match, as Hughes’ writing already has a strong rhythmic component to it.  

The Dream Keeper is slow and inward, while I Dream a World spells out the world as it could be in the perfect world that we can create together.  Our choir sings rhythmically and lyrically to bring this music to life.  As with other choir pieces, I find myself thinking about the words in the context of the music throughout the weeks we are rehearsing.  The music is a strong statement of how we need our world to change, and we start with our dreams.

See you in church,

Charlyn

Charlyn Bethell,Music Director

What Music Will You Hear at Church Services in March?  

March 1st:  First Parish choir will sing.

March 8th:  Our guest musician is Derek ! ! Hayden, a percussionist who will ! play marimba for us.

March 15th: Carole Berney will be playing, as ! Guy will be off that day.

MUSICALLY SPEAKING

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I write this month with great anticipation! Anticipation for the coming season! It was only a couple of months ago that I thought winter would never arrive in all its sparkling glory! And then . . . well, you know how that went! It came all at once as if to say,

“Here it is – just what you’ve been waiting for – and here’s a little more – because you waited so patiently!”

This is the month that we have been waiting for! It has been my pleasure to serve this congregation during it’s time of preparation for a capital campaign. I have watched with great anticipation as a dedicated group of volunteers has thoughtfully been working to bring this event to its climax. It has been an amazing learning experience, not simply in terms of practical matters, but also in terms of community and commitment to one another and our liberal religious faith. The love and care that have been brought to bear on this task are a testimony to the powerful sense of how important this place is to so many people. It has been a joy to behold.

Oh! Did you think that I meant spring! Anticipating that wonderful earthy scent as the snows recede and the sun begins to warm the soil? Waiting on those first tiny green shoots from the crocuses scattered in the lawn; the little red buds on the branches of the trees? Counting on that day when light and dark are equal in length? Don’t get me wrong! I am hopeful for the arrival of springtime; for the signs of new life; for the light to wake me in the morning and make its way into my evenings.

We have a different kind of anticipation happening at First Parish this year! March is the long awaited month when each of us has the opportunity to make our pledge to the Annual Fund Drive and to the Opening Doors Capital Campaign. All these months of waiting and studying and talking and preparing are finally reaching their culmination. The facts and the goals have been set before us; the days of consideration are melting away with the snow and the time is upon us to make our commitments. Each of us, in our own way, promising according to our ability, is a piece of the total we anticipate; a part of the whole of this community.

My hope for our Opening Doors campaign is that it follows the pattern of that fluffy, white stuff that piled up this winter. My hope is that our anticipation is rewarded as the pledges come in; as if they were saying, “Here we are – just what you were waiting for – and here’s a little more – because you waited so patiently!” And as it is with the spring flowers and scents and warmth, may we rejoice in the abundance of long awaited dreams fulfilled!

Blessings

Tracy

 

Tracy JohnsonMinisterial Intern

SOUNDINGS

" Office Hours for Tracy

The following hours for Tracy are tentative so please call her at 203-217-7991 before you come.

Wednesday, March 4th 12:00pm to 3:00pmWednesday, March 11th 3:00pm to 6:00pmWednesday, March 18th 3:00pm to 6:00pmTuesday, March 24th ! 3:00pm to 6:00pmTuesday, March 31st ! 3:00pm to 6:00pm

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Our deepest sympathy to Nick Woebke whose mother, Nancy Woebke died on January 16, 2015 at the Sherrill House Nursing Home, Jamaica Plain at the age of 90.

A warm welcome to membership at First Parish to Kate Hanson-Plass, who was affirmed by the Parish Committee at their February meeting.

The Parish Committee is very pleased with the Parish’s vote to move forward with the capital campaign. They recognized the success of the Safe Congregation Training, sponsored by our church, and were particularly pleased with the participation from members of the Belmont, Waltham and Newton churches. Building and Grounds, under the leadership of Michael McCarthy, has been busy. Nick Haddad will help by continuing to act as liaison with Better Comfort Systems, the company that installed the new heating system. There are some adjustments that need to be addressed. The issue of the crumbling retaining wall is also being addressed, with Michael getting several bids, and he is pleased that Will Twombly, Martha Pederson and Nick Haddad will help in assessing the bids. A separate bank account for the capital campaign is being set up by the Finance Committee, and a new lease being negotiated with the Russell Pre-School.

Five years ago after an extensive review the Trustees moved the church’s endowment funds to a new, “socially responsible” investment manager, Boston Common Asset Management (BCAM).

Many long-time socially responsible firms select investments based on pre-established criteria for social responsibility. Screening can be negative, such as avoiding firms in certain industries (firearms, tobacco, nuclear power), or positive, selecting firms which have a diverse board of directors and progressive workplace policies, use environmentally friendly production methods, or create products for a sustainable world. The next level of socially responsible investing is “active investing,” which includes initiating dialogs with company leaders around important issues as well as shareholder activism. This type of activism encourages positive change, and has resulted in significant changes at some companies and has increased awareness of social issues at others. Part of the investment fees paid by clients help to pay for these activities.

BCAM is an active social investor, focusing on the Environmental, Social, and Governance aspects of its investments. For doing this work BCAM has forged strong partnerships with other shareholder groups and non-governmental organizations, such as the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility. The company is active in the areas of environmental risk & sustainability, global health, human rights, workplace safety and many others. For more information, see http://www.bostoncommonasset.com.

Charmian Proskauer

AMONG US

PARISH COMMITTEE COLUMN

WHAT IS “ACTIVE SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE INVESTING?”

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Veterans Affairs: Due to the vagaries of the weather, we will extend the collection for the New England Center for Homeless Veterans into March, and collect items through at least March 8. Also, if you can help serve dinner at the Center on Monday, March 2 from 4:30 – 5:45, or make brownies for dessert, contact Andrea Gruber at andreagruber23@gmail.com or the church office. The request for Giving Box items are:

Winter Boots (not rubber): Men’s sizes 10-13 & Women’s sizes 9-11Soap Dishes (travel sizes)Pad locks (for veterans’ individual storage lockers)Deodorant (men’s/women’s)Underwear-new (men’s/women’s, all sizes)Key chains (to hold the key for vets’ personal medication)

First Parish and Watertown’s Sister City: During March and April, Social Action and First Parish will lend their support to Watertown’s Sister City, Nueva Esperanza, a small village high in the mountains of El Salvador. For twenty five years a group of dedicated individuals has raised money from coffeehouse concerts to send to the families who returned to their homes after the civil wars of the 1980’s. At first, as they rebuilt their homes, the group sent funds for doors and windows, rain barrels, and cows. Recently they have funded high school fees and helped to send students to study at the national university.

First Parish will have a Giving Box of needed items, and a charitable collection to help pay high school fees and college tuition. Throughout the year we have supported the coffeehouse concerts, known as Tremedal concerts, and held at the church, by promoting them in the newsletter and in the Friday News. There are two concerts coming up, one on Saturday, March 14 and one on Friday, April 10. In April we hope to hold a Salvadorian dinner before the concert, so stay tuned. The concert in March is Kallet, Epstein, and Cicone. The trio draws material from contemporary and traditional music of the British Isles and North America, with a liberal sprinkling of sea music and music from other cultures as well. Tickets are $20 at the door, or $15 in advance at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/858029 . The concert begins at 8:00 pm at First Parish.

Working to End Mass Incarceration in Massachusetts: The First Parish of Arlington is holding an interactive and informative workshop on Saturday, March 14 from 1:00 – 4:30 on ending mass incarceration. Participants will learn about the bills in the MA legislature related to mass incarceration and prison reform that might become law in the next two years. Many interesting and informed speakers are on the roster. UU Mass Action is one of the sponsors. Mark plans on going. Please let the church office know if you would also like to attend.

SOCIAL ACTION CORNER

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It’s finally here. (No, not spring, although we hope that is close!) After months of planning, we begin the process of asking for pledges.

This year we actually ask for two pledges - the first for the annual fund drive that funds the annual budget and sustains the staff and programs of the church, and the second for the Opening Doors Capital Campaign, in which you will be asked to make a significant pledge to be paid over 3 years

The process hinges on participation from all of us. To be sure, pledging is critical to raising needed funds. But it is much more than that. It is an opportunity for each of us to demonstrate and celebrate what we find special about First Parish. It is an opportunity to be proud of living our liberal faith, self-governing and self sustaining for 385 years, and help prepare for many more. It is also an opportunity to share that commitment with another person, and deepen our connection with one another. We respect each person’s ability to give, and we hope that being part of this community is a long and full relationship that deepens over time, and bestows many riches along the way.

In that spirit of connection and support, our pledge drive this year is much more than a financial transaction. It involves a personal visit from a Visiting Steward; who will have a conversation with you about FPW, and will ask for your pledge. All pledge amounts are confidential. Stewards are responsible to answer questions you may have, and “stewarding” the pledge card back to the campaign treasurer. Expect to hear from one of the Stewards listed below, who will be scheduling a short visit with you in the next few weeks. Let us know if you do not hear from a Visiting Steward. We would like to have as many visits completed and pledge cards returned by March 15 as possible. Questions? Information on the annual pledge drive and Opening Doors capital pledge drives can be found on the church website (look for the Opening Doors logo on the home page of fpwatertown.org), and in printed brochures available around church or from your Visiting Steward. Or ask the Finance Committee - Michael Co"ins, John Portz, Bob Shay, Matt Calabro; or a member of Opening Doors - Sue Sours, Mike Anctil, Bobbie Brown, or Patsy Sampson.

Visiting Stewards:Mike Anctil, Kristin Bray, Roberta Brown, Kathy Button, Michael Co"ins, Chuck Dickinson, Ross Dickson, Andrea Gruber, Nick Haddad, Bre Hult, Judy Kamm, Carole Katz, Alyssa Lawson, Tristan Lawson, Michael McCarthy, Jean Merkl, David Morrison, Norah Mulvaney-Day, John Portz, Charmian Proskauer, Eileen Ryan, Patsy Sampson, Martha Scott, Bob Shay, Clint Sours, Sue Sours,Elisabeth Strekalovsky.

Thank you for your commitment to FPW and your generous pledges.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE

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! ! Groups

Small Group Ministry Needs MembersThe rescheduled date for the Small Group Ministry is Sunday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. – Topic: Our discussion will center on Art: how it has impacted each of our lives. If there is an image that has influenced you and that you’d like to share, please do bring it. The group meets monthly for discussion of “spiritual” topics.

Potluck for Young FamiliesOur next Potluck for Young Families is Saturday, March 7 from 5-8 p.m. Bring a main dish, side dish, salad or dessert to share. For more information, talk to Rachel Burrell Jones. Her contact information is available in the church directory.

Book Group- PostponedWe continue to sell the book group book during Sunday social hour. It is Blue Revolution : Unmaking America’s Water Crisis by Cynthia Barnett. Seven copies have sold, and so only three remain. The discounted price is $14, with checks payable to FPW. The book group has been rescheduled to Thursday, April 9.

Covenant Writing GroupIf you wish to join the group that is attempting to write a new covenant for the church. We will be meeting after church on Sunday, March 15 at 12:15 p.m.

Vegan & Vegetarian ConversationsVegan & Vegetarian Conversations will meet in March on Sunday, March 22, 2015 at 12:15PM (to 1:45 p.m.)

Meeting monthly on the 4th Sunday – for teens and adults

Contact Deborah Stein 617-308-1776 or deb@debstein.com with any questions.

!haritable Offering Our charitable offering in February was for the benefit of the New England Center for Homeless Veterans. Our grand total was $655.00. Thank you to all who contributed so generously to this effort. Stephen Cuniff, Director of Community Affairs, and C.J. Beck, Community Relations Coordinator, came to the service and spoke about the programs of NECHV. Also don’t forget we have extended the collection date for the Giving Box, which also benefits NECHV.

Input Wanted for Sermon TopicsWhen I was young, the minister of my church did “Question Box Sermons” on a regular basis.  I would like to plan my sermons next year around your questions, interests and requests.  Please send me topics you would like addressed at themanse@rocketmail.com   Thanks! AndreaConcert for Helen Robinson Wright FundThe concert is on Saturday, March 21 at 8PM. Benefit admission is $20, with tickets on sale at March social hours. Tickets will also be available at the door or online at BrownPaperTickets.com.We are also looking for bakers to make the intermission as delicious as in past years. If you can do this, please stop by the Social Hour ticket table in March to let us know. Each year, First Parish joins with the Folk Song Society of Greater Boston to bring live music to the First Parish sanctuary. For our Helen Robinson Wright Fund, it’s the year’s final fundraiser. The past winter has been hard for all. Be assured that the joy of this concert will translate to concrete help for some of those most in need!

New Heating SystemWith our new heating system we can set temperatures in advance of a meeting. When you schedule a meeting make sure it is on the office calendar or you might end up a bit cold. Also, if you cancel a meeting, please let us know as well, so we aren’t wasteful.

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" March Calendar 2015

March !1 Worship Committee 12:15pm! Small Group Ministry 6pmMarch 2 Dinner for Homeless Vets 3:15pm March 4 Safety Committee 4pmMarch 7 Family Potluck 5pmMarch 11 Parish Committee 7:30pmMarch 12 Choir 7pmMarch 15 Covenant Writing Group 12:15pmMarch 16 RE Committee 7pmMarch 18 B &G Committee 7:30pm! Ladies of a Certain Age 6pmMarch 19 Choir 7pmMarch 22 Social Action 12:15pm! Vegan Group 12:15pmMarch 24 Fellowship Committee 7:30pmMarch 26 Choir 7pm March 29 Soup Luncheon after churchMarch 30 Finance Committee 7pm

FIRST PARISH OF WATERTOWN!

The Arbella

Minister ■ Mark HarrisAffiliate Minister ■ Andrea Greenwood

Ministerial Intern ■Tracy JohnsonChurch Administrator ■ Nancy Dutton

Religious Education Director ■ Lauren StraussMusic Director ■ Charlyn Bethell

Accompanist ■ Guy Urban Parish Chair ■ Chuck Dickinson

Co-Treasurers ■ Jean Merkl & Martha Scott

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