TIME'S RUNNING OUT!

Don't miss out on the biggest party our Congregation has all year!

It's just one week away, Saturday April 22, commencing at 6pm in Ministers Hall.

All you have to do is make your reservations to the office and pay the fee ($30 per).

ACT NOW!

The 1stUUPB Food Gang

April 16 Easter Service

At the sound of the chime, please join in singing Hymn #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude: I Live All Graceful Things by Thiman

Opening Words

Lighting the Chalice Flame (in unison):

Come we now out of the darkness of our unknowing and the dusk of our dreaming; Come we now from far places. Come we now into the twilight of our awakening and the reflection of our gathering. Come we now all together.

*Hymn: # 38 Morning Has Broken

Candles of Joy and Sorrow and Meditation  

Reading: We’re Not Sure by Daniel Budd

Offertory:  Easter Melody by Elvey

Affirmation (in unison) 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: # 124 Be That Guide  

         

Sermon:   Roll That Stone Away

                     Rev. CJ McGregor

*Hymn: # 163 For the Earth Forever Turning

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:  Trumpet Voluntary by Clarke

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: Nursery is open at 10:15am. Social Hour 11:30am in Ministers Hall. Our Whole Lives 12pm in the Channing Room.

Monday: Ministerial Intern Committee meets 1pm in Margaret Fuller. SGM meetings 2pm in Channing and Sanctuary. Owning Your Religious Past 3pm in Margaret Fuller. SGM Facilitators 4:30pm in Sanctuary.

Tuesday: Pastoral Care Team Training 4pm in Margaret Fuller. Men’s Group Wisdom Circle 7pm in Channing.

Thursday: Community Meal 6pm in Ministers Hall.  7pm Program: Annual meeting Preview- Non Financial matters and By Law Revisions in Ministers Hall.

Friday: Recess-Play Night for Grownups 7:30pm in Ministers Hall.

Saturday: Italian Dinner 6pm in Minsters Hall.

Sunday:  News Talk 9:15am in Ministers Hall  

Gratitude

Thank you to all who contribute to our service and fellowship hour each week. This week:

·        Chalice Lighter:

·        Ushers: Amy Stauber & Robin Phillips

·        Cover Art: Larry Stauber

·        Fellowship Hour Hospitality:  Diana Colardi

Our Staff

Rev. CJ McGregor, Minister

Claudia Jimenez, Intern Minister

Peilin Ko, Music Coordinator

Barbara Hatzfeld, Office Administrator

Willie Nelson, Sexton.

Announcements

·       Next Sunday: “99 Days in the White House” led by Rev. CJ McGregor.

·     Rev. CJ McGregor Office Hours: by appointment (Please call 561-627-6106 ahead) Tuesday- Thursday 9:30am-2pm.

·     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.

Connect With Us

Call our office: 561-627-6105

Call or text our minister: 508-736-3361

Email our office: uniuni2@att.net

Visit us on the Web: www.1stuupb.org

Visit and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

Visit and like our Justice Action Ministry Facebook page: www.facebook.com/1stuupbjam

Want to join our programs and come to events? Visit our online calendar: http://bit.ly/sHI5IW

Read the 1stUUPB newsletter, the eBeacon at

http://1stuupbebeacon.blogspot.com.

Read sermons on our sermon blog Salt Air: http://uusaltair.blogspot.com

Read messages from our minister at

http://1stuupbfrom635.blogspot.com

NewsTalk topics for April 16

- results of the Xi v. Trump summit

- tweets v. press conferences

- what kind of Secretary of State is Rex Tillerson?

- Syrian fallout

- ghost government - where are the nominees to run the government?

Bev Davis

Friends,
We received word that Bev Davis, a dear former member, died on April 2nd. Bev was unable to return to church because of her health and her move to Boyton Beach a few years ago. 
Condolences may be sent to her daughter:
Sue Killian-Davis, 103 Sausalito Drive, Boynton Beach, FL 33436.
No service is planned per Bev’s wishes.
Blessings, CJ

Order of Service, April 9

At the sound of the chime, please join in singing Hymn #188 Come, Come, Whoever You Are

Welcome & Announcements

Prelude: Sonata OP 13, Adagio Cantabile

                    By Beethoven

Opening Words

Lighting the Chalice Flame (in unison):

May the Light of Truth illumine our minds, May the Spark of Love set our hearts on fire, May the flame of Freedom burn brightly within us, Now and always.

*Hymn: # 347 Gather the Spirit

Candles of Joy and Sorrow and Meditation  

Reading

Offertory:  Sonata K32 by Scarlatti

Affirmation (in unison) 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: # 34 Though I May Speak with       

                    Bravest Fire

Sermon:   Letters to the Minister

                     Rev. CJ McGregor

*Hymn: # 131 Love Will Guide Us

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:  Sonata Op 13 by Beethoven

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: Nursery is open at 10:15am. Social Hour 11:30am in Ministers Hall. Council meets at Noon in the Sanctuary.

Monday: Membership Committee meets at Gary Evans home 7pm.

Tuesday: SGM meets at 3pm in the Margaret Fuller Room. Board of Trustees meets at 6:30pm in the Channing Room.

Thursday: Teaching Thursday Community Meal 6pm in Ministers Hall.  7pm Program: Annual meeting Preview-Budget & other Financial in Minsters Hall.

Friday: Art Studio 6pm in Ministers Hall.

Saturday: Secular Humanists meet at 9:30am in Ministers Hall. Film and discussion at 12;30 pm in Ministers Hall. Community Passover Seder at 5pm in Ministers Hall.

Sunday:  News Talk 9:15am in Ministers Hall  

Gratitude

Thank you to all who contribute to our service and fellowship hour each week. This week:

·        Chalice Lighter: Nickie Albert

·        Ushers: Betsy & Bob Shipley

·        Cover Art: Larry Stauber

·        Fellowship Hour Hospitality:  Pat Knight &  Nickie Albert

Announcements

·        Next Sunday: “Easter Service” led by Rev. CJ McGregor.

·        Rev. CJ McGregor Office Hours: by appointment (Please call 561-627-6106 ahead) Tuesday- Thursday 9:30am-2pm.

·        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.

Connect With Us

Call our office: 561-627-6105

Call or text our minister: 508-736-3361

Email our office: uniuni2@att.net

Visit us on the Web: www.1stuupb.org

Visit and like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/1stuupb

Visit and like our Justice Action Ministry Facebook page: www.facebook.com/1stuupbjam

Want to join our programs and come to events? Visit our online calendar: http://bit.ly/sHI5IW

Read the 1stUUPB newsletter, the eBeacon at

http://1stuupbebeacon.blogspot.com.

Read sermons on our sermon blog Salt Air: http://uusaltair.blogspot.com

Read messages from our minister at

http://1stuupbfrom635.blogspot.com

Our Staff

Rev. CJ McGregor, Minister

Claudia Jimenez, Intern Minister

Peilin Ko, Music Coordinator

Barbara Hatzfeld, Office Administrator

Willie Nelson, Sexton.

Evelyn Smith

Friends,

It is with a heavy heart that I tell you of the death of Evelyn Smith. Evelyn died early Thursday morning, April 6, with her daughter near. 

Once arrangements have been made I will pass along the information. Please keep Evelyn's friends and family in your thoughts. 

Blessings,

CJ

Italian Dinner Party, April 22

The Food Gang of the First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Palm Beaches

Invites ALL MEMBER, FRIENDS AND THEIR GUESTS

to our Third Annual Italian Dinner Party

to be held on Saturday April 22, in Ministers Hall, commencing at 6pm.

The hall will be transformed into an Italian Village.

The food, as always with the Food Gang, is prepared by our own Gourmet Chefs and will include:

Appetizers: An array of delectable delights

Main: A complete Buffet! There will be a Pasta Station with a variety of wonderful sauces along with several Italian entrees including: Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Cacciatore, Pizza Roll and much more

Desserts: A divine spread, as usual.

Liquids:  Chianti on each table, regular wines, sparkling water, soda, juice, etc., all evening long

Cost: Yes, in addition to this being a delightful gastronomic extravaganza, this is a fundraiser for our Congregation. The cost is $30 per person.

ALL YOU HAVE TO DO:  contact the office to reserve your place and get payment to the office, both no later than Monday April 17.

Lol, Food Gang
        Harry, Karen, Henry, Pat, Diana and Frank

PS:  If you need additional information or clarification contact Frank Smith at:
fjsmithgcny@gmail.com
561-471-2814