BERNARDSTON UNITARIAN CHURCH
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A UUA Congregation in the historic 1739 First Meetinghouse welcoming people of all faiths and children! Served by Rev. Steve Wilson Music: Lynne Walker Lay preacher: Dan Tinen Program Coordinator: Annette Mackin Web, Building: Mark Wadleigh Coffee at 11:00 ~ Service at 11:30 |
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Feels like home. Apple Gourds by Linda Keech |
Remembering Caryl Dyer
Caryl Out with friends at Bella Notte
No Service December 27
Nourish your spirit at the Bernardston Unitarian Church in the historic 1739 Unitarian Meetinghouse, A UU Congregation joining people of all faiths in love and community.
Services are at 11:30 am, coffee starts at 11 am. Rev. Steve Wilson starts his 12th year as our Pastoral minister and is a fun and engaging speaker on topics concerning our modern day lives and challenges.
"First Saturday's" is a Pot Luck Supper with Rev. Steve at 5:30pm followed by a program, activity, movie, or discussion. Anyone in the community is welcome to join in.
The Arts and Activism Program sponsors a weekly free art workshop on Wednesdays from 9:30am to noon after which participants traditionally join for lunch at a local restaurant. Bring your own materials and any skill level to this congenial group. We also collaborate with other local arts and service organizations to provide workshops, lectures and service projects.
Come share your interests and concerns in a spirit of good will and fellowship. Schedule is posted below. Questions and pastoral care: contact Rev. Steve Wilson, or Annette Mackin at 413-330-0807.
Upcoming schedule:
Sunday Mornings-Coffee at 11:00, Service at 11:30
January
HAPPY NEW YEAR 2016!
Come join us New Year's Eve at the Meetinghouse
for some sparkle and music !!
Dec. 31
Pot Luck and New Year's Party, starts at 6pm
10am ~ Annual Meeting ~ Congregational Unitarian Society of Bernardston
Jan 3 ~ Rev. Jean Wahlstrom: "Strangers, Friends and Neighbors"
Jan. 9 ~ Writing Group, Sandwich supper, Final Paul Newman Movie
Jan 10 ~ Dan Tinen
Jan 17 ~ Rev. Steve Wilson
Jan 24 ~Greg Maichack Painting Still Life like the Masters with Pastels no experience necessary ~ all materials provided free program Major support by the Bernardston Cultural Council, Co-sponsors Bernardston Unitarian Arts and Activism, & DVAA
Jan 31 ~ Barry Deitz
Women's Group Holiday Inn Pool Party ~ date TBA
weather updates at www.bernardstonunitarian.com or call 413-330-0807
December
First Saturday with Steve Dec. 5 ~ Writing Group 4-5:15 Pot Luck at 5:30 program at 6:00 Program: Continuing with the theme of Celebrating Paul Newman, Philanthropist we will watch one of his most famous movies Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid with Robert Redford.
Sunday, December 6 ~ 11:30 am ~ Rev. Jean Wahlstrom Topic: "Economic Justice and Escalating Economic Inequality." (This is an important topic for 2015, especially at this highly commercialized time of year.) Music: Lynne Walker
Sunday, December 13 ~ 11:30 am ~ Dan Tinen leads the service, Reasoning with the Unreasonable: Recent events have caused a swirl of controversy about the role of religion in the modern world, questioning whether texts written in the Bronze and Iron Ages are dysfunctional or barbaric and should be left behind. Unitarians have a long history of theological inquiry and debate...what wisdom can we bring into the current situation? Dan Tinen will bring some provocative ideas to the pulpit, to be followed by discussion. Music: Lynne Walker
Sunday, December 20 ~ 11:30 am ~ Rev. Steve Wilson, Music: Lynne Walker. topic: "The Right Amount of Christmas" Christmas with all its pomp, circumstance, and transcendence can make me dizzy. If I am not careful, it can even make me cynical. However, when I remember that the season of lights grew up as a response to the darkness that surrounds us in late December, and at its core is a tale of how new life is born in the unlikeliest of places, I feel different, I feel more sympathetic. This is the season when we ask ourselves to stretch our imaginations and our hearts. Come join us.
Thursday, December 31 ~ Congregational Unitarian Society of Bernardston Annual Meeting at 10am. New Year's Eve Pot Luck and Karaoke Party starts at 6pm.
Come join us in December at the Meetinghouse for some sparkle and music !!
weather updates at www.bernardstonunitarian.org or call 413-330-0807
Try out Dan's Franklin County UU YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/user/FranklinCountyUUs Call 413 330-0807 for information or if you need to carpool to come to church or events.
Wednesdays
On-going Wed. Meetinghouse
Artists group, 9:30am to noon. Bring your project, materials, craft to a
congenial gathering. We are planning for a group exhibition in November
at the Meetinghouse. Join us!
Contact Rev. Steve Wilson if you have a pastoral need or would like a visit.- 617-852-2292
Be sure to go online and catch up on all the great speeches and workshops at the June 2015 UUA General Assembly. Here's the link: General Assembly 2015
Experience
Unitarian Warmth
There's
always something
happening at
the
Bernardston Unitarian Church
DVAA & our Meetinghouse Artists getting a special tour with Sen. Stan Rosenberg
Recent Events!
May 30 ~ June 13, 2015 ~ 10am to 2pm daily
A Multi-Media Art Exhibit Celebrating Working Farms of the Pioneer Valley
co-sponsored by DVAA, Pioneer Valley Institute, Bernardston Agricultural Commission, Arts and Activism at Bernardston Unitarian with funding support from the Bernardston and MA Cultural Council
Closing Event: Michael Nix Concert Saturday, June 13, 7:30-9:30 More Information
Saturday, May 2 , Screen time ~ 6:30pm
"Oil & Water" ~ The third film in a trilogy of inspiring environmental films
following our first Saturday with Steve Pot Luck at 5:30.
Suggested donation for the movie $5, bring a dish to share for the Pot luck supper before the movie.
About the movie: Two boys come of age looking for solutions to the global problem of reckless oil drilling following years of oil contamination in the Ecuadorian Amazon. Local connections. Spoiler alert! They find a solution!
More Information
Shadows of Liberty
Thanks to Jean Philippe Tremblay for his amazing film, to Debra Brown for bringing the film to Bernardston, and thanks to Dan DeWalt and Sara Longsmith of Free Press for their astute commentary on the film and thanks as well to our animated audience!Photos
Their website:shadowsofliberty.org
They made their Kicksarter Goal!
Here's their Kickstarter page
Jim Scott giving a special holiday service December 2013
Explore Jim Scott's music at jimscottmusic.com, some of it is in our hymnal!
Special showing of Robert Reich's movie "Inequality for All"
December 8, 2013
The Deerfield Valley Art Association Fall Members Show Columbus Day weekend, ending Monday Oct. 14.
"LIVE ARTS UNDER THE OAKS!"
Special Thanks to Linda Lively, Kathy Hale, Chantal Dupuis, Roy Morgan,
Mark
Wadleigh, Rev. Steve Wilson, Robbianne Mackin, Bev Phelps, Martha
Stiles, Joel
Fowler, Sandra Haynes, Barry Deitz, Jim Gildea, artists under the tent:
Karen
Evans, Leni Gaudet, Genevieve Abate, Gary Fiske-White, Edith Hunsberger,
Mary
Glabach Field, and Maureen Moore, and of course the Band- Pat & Tex
LaMountain, Rick Mauran and John White.
A great team effort to clean up and down, set up two art shows and
outside booths, and run a complex event with great success and fun for
all!
No Pipeline through New England!
Climate Rally - 10:30 on the Meetinghouse steps.
Sunday February 17th in solidarity with the DC Rally and 350.org
Thanks for a good laugh and sweet treats on Valentines day
The Valentines Cabaret was sooooo great!
Past Events!
Happy time on the church steps watching the parade!
"Sense of Place" Celebration. Sept. 22, Story telling, meetinghouse tours, parade float and artist reception
Thanks to every one who helped with the Cabaret to benefit Franklin County flood
victims and the Guinoppe Honduras Project!!! It was a great success!!! Thanks to the Great Local Business Sponsors for our Cabaret Raffle!
Click here to find out who they are!
This is Louise with Caryl after an amazing presentation. Boy can she make history come alive! The paintings describe the only successful Native American rebellion.
Link to Louise's Website
The "SHELTER: Dreams of Home Event" included a
panel of professionals speaking about housing, getting a home, keeping
a home and related issues.
The Art Exhibition accompanying a free community event held May 14, 2011 from 11am-8pm. The subject of the exhibition was "HOME" and all that the word evokes in our hearts, minds, and senses.
The Opening Reception to celebrate the artists held from 3-5 pm on the 14th followed by The Walter Mittys Band from 5- 8pm.
GREAT SPRING WATER EVENT!
thanks
to all who participated!
Click Here
Spring Water Event 2009 for the photo page.
Keynote speaker Daniel Esty, author of
"Green to Gold"
Yale Professor and advisor to Pres. Obama
Al
and Jane
Photos
of Al's 15 years with the Bernardston Unitarians celebration!
Eric Wasileski and Steve Wilson
Australian
Send-off for Rev. Steve Wilson
Party Pictures
Thanks to
David
Korten progressive visionary author
Speaking about creating a positive future
David Korten's blog
The Great Turning website
Thanks to the sponsors and contributors for their generous support!
Dr Robert Sidorsky Ultimate Peace
Saturday April 10, 2009
Robert and Linda Sidorsky have been doing their part to bring peace to the Middle East by facilitating Ultimate Frisbee games between Palestinian and Israeli youth. Dr. Robert Sidorsky spoke about this exciting venture as part of the Great Decisions discussion. Pictures & More Info
Peace Mantra:
"To live a pure unselfish life, one must count nothing as one's own in the midst of abundance." -Buddha
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Declaration of Fellowship:
We unite to affirm
that love is the spirit of this church
and service it's mission.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To give service to humanity.