On Thursday, September 17 at 7pm the church will be presenting a special program on immigration issues,
one of the major concerns in our country today. This program will be in conjunction with the Bridgewater
State University (BSU) English department and other departments. Ben Carson, chair of the English Dept.,
has invited Margaret Regan, author of two important books on immigration to come to BSU to speak with
students involved in a special multi-discipline program on campus. The students will be using her book Detained
and Deported in their course. She will participate in programs and classes at BSU on Friday, September
18.
Since another of Ms. Regan’s books, The Death of Josseline: Immigration Stories form the Arizona-Mexico
Border, was the UUA Common Read for 2011 - 2012, she has been invited, and has agreed, to do a presentation
at First Parish. This will be for the general public and area U U churches. The Social Justice Committee
(SJC) will be coordinating arrangements for the program on September 17th. Please share this information.
Find out more information on our facebook page!
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Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Friday, May 8, 2015
UU TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES TO STAR ISLAND and FERRY BEACH!
To be Auctioned May 16, 2015 at First Parish, Bridgewater First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Bridgewater is holding its Annual Goods and Services Auction the evening of Saturday May 16, 2015. There are two travel items up for auction that we think will be of interest to members of other UU churches.
We will take sealed bids for these items by e-mail. If a sealed bid is higher than the final live bid at the auction, the sealed bid wins. Please send an email message with your bid to fpuuauction@gmail.com no later than midnight, Friday May 15th, 2015. Emailed bids must be received by midnight, May 15th to be included in the bidding. (Please clearly indicate which item you are bidding on.)
3 Nights on Star Island for 2 people.
What’s Included: This certificate is valid for any three nights during the summer of 2015 (June 20 - September 20, 2015) pending availability. Meals and ferry transportation from Portsmouth NH are included. Note that availability may be limited during July/August and on September weekends. The most available time is likely to be August 29 – September 5. The winner must contact the Star Island to arrange the nights. Fair Market Value $840.
About Star Island: Star is located 6 miles of the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. A visit to Star is a step back in time. Star Island was founded on the traditions of Unitarian Universalism and the United Church of Christ. Star Island’s setting is both rich in history and access to nature. There are
many opportunities to learn, explore and relax. Visit the Vaughn Cottage Museum to learn about the history of the surrounding Isles of Shoals. Investigate the Gulf of Maine ecosystem at the Rutledge Marine Lab. Relax in a rocking chair on the Oceanic Hotel porch. Kayaks and rowboats are available to rent, and sports equipment for lawn games or a tennis match is available. To learn more: www.starisland.org.
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2 Nights at Ferry Beach for 2 - Friday & Saturday nights, September 4 & 5, 2015.
What’s Included: Two night standard room (dormitory stay), Friday and Saturday nights, September 4th and 5th, at Ferry Beach, Saco, Maine for 2 people. Includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, an all you can eat bbq dinner, and music from 4-8pm on Saturday. (Bring linens or they are available for a $25 charge.) This is a $110 per night per person value with 2 full meal plans for Saturday, a $96 value. Total fair market value is $316. The winner must contact Ferry Beach to arrange the dates.
About Ferry Beach: Ferry Beach is a UU retreat and conference center located on a 32-acre oceanfront campus in Saco, on the coast of southern Maine. Founded in 1901 in the traditions of Universalism, it now continues those traditions whole espousing the principles of Unitarianism. It is a place to experience nature, community and spiritual growth. For more information: www.ferrybeach.org
We will take sealed bids for these items by e-mail. If a sealed bid is higher than the final live bid at the auction, the sealed bid wins. Please send an email message with your bid to fpuuauction@gmail.com no later than midnight, Friday May 15th, 2015. Emailed bids must be received by midnight, May 15th to be included in the bidding. (Please clearly indicate which item you are bidding on.)
3 Nights on Star Island for 2 people.
What’s Included: This certificate is valid for any three nights during the summer of 2015 (June 20 - September 20, 2015) pending availability. Meals and ferry transportation from Portsmouth NH are included. Note that availability may be limited during July/August and on September weekends. The most available time is likely to be August 29 – September 5. The winner must contact the Star Island to arrange the nights. Fair Market Value $840.
About Star Island: Star is located 6 miles of the coast of New Hampshire and Maine. A visit to Star is a step back in time. Star Island was founded on the traditions of Unitarian Universalism and the United Church of Christ. Star Island’s setting is both rich in history and access to nature. There are
many opportunities to learn, explore and relax. Visit the Vaughn Cottage Museum to learn about the history of the surrounding Isles of Shoals. Investigate the Gulf of Maine ecosystem at the Rutledge Marine Lab. Relax in a rocking chair on the Oceanic Hotel porch. Kayaks and rowboats are available to rent, and sports equipment for lawn games or a tennis match is available. To learn more: www.starisland.org.
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2 Nights at Ferry Beach for 2 - Friday & Saturday nights, September 4 & 5, 2015.
What’s Included: Two night standard room (dormitory stay), Friday and Saturday nights, September 4th and 5th, at Ferry Beach, Saco, Maine for 2 people. Includes Saturday breakfast, lunch, an all you can eat bbq dinner, and music from 4-8pm on Saturday. (Bring linens or they are available for a $25 charge.) This is a $110 per night per person value with 2 full meal plans for Saturday, a $96 value. Total fair market value is $316. The winner must contact Ferry Beach to arrange the dates.
About Ferry Beach: Ferry Beach is a UU retreat and conference center located on a 32-acre oceanfront campus in Saco, on the coast of southern Maine. Founded in 1901 in the traditions of Universalism, it now continues those traditions whole espousing the principles of Unitarianism. It is a place to experience nature, community and spiritual growth. For more information: www.ferrybeach.org
Sunday, June 15, 2014
Sunday, April 20, 2014
Are you Ready for the 13th Annual Goods & Services Auction?
Saturday, May 10th is the evening for one of the most fun and exciting events at our church.
Wine & Cheese, Silent Auction, and Wine Pull is at 6 pm and the Live Auction begins at 7 pm with Jenny Donahue as auctioneer.
Our annual auction is one of First Parish’s biggest fundraisers of the year and a whole lot of FUN! Don’t Miss It! Make it an evening for you and your family. Child care will be available. Start off with a glass of wine to sharpen your bidding skills. Peruse the silent auction table and plan your silent bidding strategy. Select a mystery bottle of wine for $20 and take a chance of getting a bottle valued at 4x that amount! And did you buy a raffle ticket for a trip to Nantucket? You will!
Then take a seat and let the live auction begin. There are wonderful things to eat, fun places to go, beautiful crafts, and useful services. All for sale to the highest bidder. The competition for coveted items is intense. You have you heart set on something. You hear bids from every corner of the room. The price is going up. YOU WANT IT. You BID $5 HIGHER (what’s another $5 for such a good cause?). You hear the auctioneer say “SOLD”! And she means TO YOU!! You outbid everyone and got the goods. Ah! The joy of winning! And if that wasn’t enough excitement, suddenly it’s intermission and time for fabulous desserts and gourmet coffee. Just when you think you can’t possibly have any more fun, the auctioneer is back on her feet with more exciting items for sale! Will you get back in the ring!? GO FOR IT – it’s a once-in-a-year opportunity to buy fun goods and services that keep on giving. A BIG WIN for you and First Parish at the same time.
We Need Your Donated Items and Services!
Start planning your auction donations. Baskets are being requested from each church committee. Forms will be available in the next couple of weeks, online and at coffee hour. If you have any questions, please speak with one of our Auction Committee members.
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