JAM Grants Program Donations

$418 was collected for the JAM Grants program on Sunday.

Our total for the collection stands at $2,993.59.

First Friday Film, February 2nd

Teaching Thursday, January 25

Political Issues of the Day, presented by Allen Maxwell
Thursday, January 25 @ 7pm, Ministers Hall

Dinner at 6pm catered by CR Chicks

Menu:

Wood-Fired Chicken

Penne Pasta

Parsley Carrots

Caesar Salad

Bread

Cookies & Ice Cream

B Y O B

Donation requested $15 (surplus will be donated to the Congregation)

Reservations by Wednesday, Jan 24 at 11am to Barbara at 561-627-6105 or uniuni2@att.net.

Order of Service, January 21st, 2018

Introduction

*Hymn #188: Come, Come Whoever You Are

Welcome/Announcements

Opening Words

Lighting the Chalice Flame (in unison): 
We light this flame, symbol of who we are, all we have done together, and all that we will be, as our shared ministry encourages those within and beyond our walls.

*Hymn #360: Here We Have Gathered

Quiet Time/ Meditation/Prayer

Reading: from the NY Times Columnist David Brooks

Responsive Reading #637: A Litany of Atonement

Offertory: Riviere by Einadui

Affirmation: Love is the spirit of this Congregation and service is its law. This is our great covenant to dwell together in peace, to seek the truth in love and to help one another.

*Hymn #95: There is More Love Somewhere

Sermon: Covenant: Our Promises to Each Other   Larry Stauber

*Hymn#123: Spirit of Life

Extinguishing the Chalice Flame (in unison) We extinguish this flame, but not the light of truth, the warmth of community, or the fire of commitment. These we carry in our hearts until we are together again.

Closing Words 

Postlude: The Spring by Yorushi
Gratitude & Applause
* Please stand in body or spirit
Hearing devices, and envelopes for cash pledges are available on the hymnal cart or ask an usher.

This Week
Today:  Social Hour 11:30 am in Ministers Hall, JAM Grant Collection
Monday-Friday: Administration Office hours 9:30am-12:30pm
Tuesday: Black Lives PBC Meeting 7pm in the Sanctuary.
Thursday:   Catered dinner 6pm in Ministers Hall. Teaching Thursday presentation at 7pm -Political Issue of the Day- Allen Maxwell.
Friday: Art Studio 6pm 
Saturday: Social Justice Film “I am Not Your Negro” 12:30pm in Ministers Hall.
Sunday:  News Talk at 9:15am in Ministers Hall. Town Hall at 11:30 in the Sanctuary.

Gratitude
Thank you to all who contribute to our service and fellowship hour each week. This week:
• Service Leaders: Amy & Larry Stauber
• Music coordinator: Peilin Ko
• Cover art: Larry Stauber
• Ushers: Bob & Betsy Shipley
• Fellowship hour hospitality: Lynn Stevens

And to our permanent staff:
• Barbara Hatzfeld, office administrator
• Willie Nelson, sexton. 

Announcements
• Next Sunday: “Our Second Principle” Rev. Dan Lambert
• Rev. Dr. Dan Lambert Office Hours: Tuesday 5-8pm and Thursday 9am-Noon. His office telephone # is 561-627-6106. His e-mail is revdan@1stuupb.org. 
• Food Items collected during the offertory are donated to the Lake Park Food Pantry, 
Shoes and Toiletry Articles collected are donated to the Haitian Community,

Volunteer for the Sanctuary Congregation Planning Committee

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to form a Sanctuary Congregation Planning Committee.  Last year, we voted to become a sanctuary congregation for "Dreamers", those covered by the DACA program. Given the current uncertainty about the future of DACA, it is critical that we have a plan in place should we be called upon to provide sanctuary.  Please contact Dan Lambert revdan@1stuupb.org, or Ramsay Laing ramsay.laing@gmail.com .

Minister's Benevolent Fund Collection

At the Sunday service on January 14th, a total of $486 was collected on behalf of the Minister's Benevolent Fund. Thanks to all who contributed.

Climate Resistance Watch Party, Jan 31st

Join us on Jan 31st for a Fossil Free Fast: The Climate Resistance Live Event watch party near you. Meet others in your community who want to organize to build local power and take climate action.

Working together, we will end the use of fossil fuels and transition our world to 100% renewable energy for all.

Find out what you can do in your city or town to begin to build the Fossil Free future we need -- and connect with other activists equally passionate about this work.

Please RVSP so we can send you updates and last minute details.

January 31, 2018, 7:30 to 9:45pm
First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches, 635 Prosperity Farms Rd, North Palm Beach, FL 33408
Host Contact Info: dynmrtnz8@gmail.com

Please consider a $5 "LOVE DONATION" as thanks for the grounds and hospitality for our great hosts, the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches.