Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church

Author: Adam Nisenholz

  • MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE ANNOUNCEMENT: MENTOR PROGRAM

    The Membership Committee is pleased to announce a new Mentor Program beginning this fall. The goal of this program is to assist new members as they explore the congregation, integrate into the church community and connect with fellow members.

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    Members with similar interests will be asked to be a Mentor for a particular new member. The qualifications for being a Mentor include:

    • A desire to make Emerson a friendly and welcoming place
    • Someone who enjoys meeting people and making connections
    • Being familiar with Emerson and the people at Emerson – or know who to contact for the answers
    • Sensitivity to the needs of a New Member – some people need more time to observe without feeling pressured

    There will be a brief Mentor Training Session and a detailed Shared Ministry Position description available.

    We look forward to our members taking this opportunity to welcome and connect with Emerson’s newest members.

    Marjorie Stark

    Membership Committee

    makolia42@gmail.com

    747-888-3363

     

  • TROUBLED WATERS, WATER COMMUNION: September 11, 2016

    Rev. Matthew McHale, Settled Minister; Terry Hassman-Paulin, Lay Worship Leader

    Our annual Water Communion marks the beginning of our church year. This will be Rev. Matthew McHale’s first time preaching as Emerson’s settled minister! It also marks the end of a summer punctuated by a string of shootings, natural disasters, and a vitriolic election season. How can we navigate these troubled waters together? Come welcome Rev. Matthew and bring a small sample of water from your summer vacation for our water communion.

    Below is a video of Rev. Matthew McHale’s sermon, “Troubled Waters.” (The first minute was not recorded; all the rest of the video is intact.)

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    Emmalinda MacLean and Eric Rosloff pour river water into the Water Communion bowl.

    The Emerson Choir, under the direction of Scott Rieker and accompanied by Peter Shannon, will present “As torrents in summer” by Edward Elgar. The congregation and choir will sing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” by Simon & Garfunkel.

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    Nara Petrosyan, pianist, performs the Postlude.

    Following the service will be a “Try-It-Out” choir rehearsal. Come and stick a toe in the water. You’ll experience the joy of community singing!