Latest E-News April 25, 2024

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Weekly E-News

THURSDAY, April 25, 2024 –

WEDNESDAY, MAY 2, 2024

 

WORSHIP

Sunday, April 28, 10am – “Love as the Core of our Faith?” led by Rev. Telos Whitfield, Marty Shaw, and Jamie Gibson. Love in thought, word, and action has been proposed as the center of Unitarian Universalism. The idea is spurring foundational changes at the national level within our UU Association. Join us in this exploration of ways that our congregation might respond, be impacted, and celebrate the possibilities of Love as the core of our faith.

The service will be both in-person and on Zoom.

A NOTE FROM TOM BAEHR ON SUNDAY’S ANTHEM

Bernadette Farrell’s contemplative hymn of awe for God’s mystery, God, Beyond All Names, ends by affirming God’s intimate participation in our lives — and our role in bringing him to others: “All around us we have known you, all creation lives to hold you. In our living and our dying we are bringing you to birth.”
Bernadette Farrell is a British hymnographer and composer of Catholic liturgical music. Writing in a variety of styles, Farrell draws inspiration from the English choral tradition as well as the melodic roots of British folk song. Her texts are based on Scripture.

[https://www.amazon.com/God-Beyond-Names-Bernadette-Farrell/dp/B004K33M26 review]   

FROM THE WORSHIP TEAM
Several people have asked about the book that Maisie and Karen referred to at the Earth Day service.  It’s An Immense World by Ed Yong.
HELP! We’re in need of a couple of people to assist on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 PM (after the Spring Fair) with setting up the Main Hall cafe-style (with tables) for the Theatre Adventure service the next morning.  If you’re able and willing, please email

SOCIAL JUSTICE ACTIVITIES

Boys & Girls Club Collection – During April our Share the Plate organization is the Boys & Girls Club of Brattleboro.  In addition to sharing our offering, we are collecting activity items for youth.  A bin is in the foyer for contributions of the following items: 

  • Board games for grades K-5
  • Small sturdy boxes, such as empty match boxes
  • Colored chalk
  • Compostable cups
  • Battery packs – Double A & Triple A
  • Juggling Balls
  • Wiffle Balls
  • Ping Pong balls
  • Pool cue tips
  • Pool cue chalk
  • Spray bottles for water

SPRING FAIR

We’re so excited about our spring fair, “Welcome Spring,” which is happening Saturday, May 4, 10 am to 3 pm. Do you have something to donate? A handmade craft or such, or favorite cookies to bake, breads? Need to re-home any house or garden plants? Put together a Raffle Basket? Could you help with the concession for tea sandwiches and lemonade? Help the day of the fair? Connect as soon as you can with Kathy or Marty Shaw because the fair is almost here.
Can you share this link to our Facebook page with your friends?
https://www.facebook.com/events/2138723049813442

WORD AND IMAGE — THE BOOK AND CARD TABLE FOR SPRING FAIR
It’s time to gather up your authored books and cards for our Book Table offerings at the Spring Fair on Saturday, May 4. Last year, we found there are many authors and artists among us. This Fair is mainly a celebration of our ‘craft’ of writing, and drawing – to accompany tables with baking, planting, sewing and other handcrafts. Illustrated poems, photocopies of your work, and published editions of your own work are welcome! Cards, both printed and original, may be offered in a portfolio, singly, or in packages. In case of rain, we advise you to wrap them appropriately. We know it cost you to publish your own works, and it is important they are fairly appreciated. Please see or email Maisie Crowther for more details.

 

FROM THE WORSHIP TEAM
Several people have asked about the book that Maisie and Karen referred to at the Earth Day service.  It’s An Immense World by Ed Yong.
HELP! We’re in need of a couple of people to assist on Saturday, May 4 at 4:00 PM (after the Spring Fair) with setting up the Main Hall cafe-style (with tables) for the Theatre Adventure service the next morning.  If you’re able and willing, please email <
A SPECIAL SERVICE COMING UP

Sunday, May 5: “Belonging”  Join us for a special service presented by our friends at Theatre Adventure, with whom we will be sharing our Sunday offerings for the month of May.  This wonderful group has been, since 2004, a caring and creative community for artists with disabilities to claim the stage with distinction, and we are always delighted to host and support them. Their Traveling Troupe will be helping to lead this service.

BENEFIT CONCERT — THURSDAY, MAY 2nd, 7pm

“EVERY DAY IS MOTHER’S DAY”

This concert, featuring musicians Emma’s Revolution, Claudia Schmidt, and Sally Rogers, will benefit the STANDING TOGETHER MOVEMENT, a grassroots movement mobilizing Jewish and Palestinian citizens of Israel in pursuit of peace, equality, and social and climate justice.

REFRESHMENTS NEEDED: Please contact Leslie if you are able to contribute a baked item (brownies, bars or cookies) or beverage (seltzer, lemonade or iced tea).  Leave a message at 802-257-1851 or email .  Thank you!

FROM THE ART TEAM

In early May the art team will partner with Inclusive Arts Vermont to host an exhibition of artwork by 25 Vermont artists with disabilities as they explore the title theme, “Cycles.” The CYCLES exhibition is more than art on the wall. Accessibility is an integral part of the show. In preparation, we are working to improve physical access to All Souls, both inside and outside, for people with disabilities. More information coming soon and also available at https://www.inclusiveartsvermont.org/exhibitions/cycles

 

GREETINGS FROM THE STEWARDSHIP TEAM!

• Thanks to the 79% of congregants who have already made their Stewardship Commitment!
• We’re still hoping to hear from the remaining 21% soon.
• We do need 100% support for All Souls’ Stewardship Campaign!
• Otherwise, what must we cut from our proposed budget?
• We appreciate every commitment when given from one’s heart & within one’s financial means.
• Your commitment promises financial support for next year’s operating budget—2024-25.
• It’s easy to make a commitment online at ascvt.org. Tap the banner at the top of the Home page.
• Together in Faith we can do amazing things!
—Christina Gibbons, Leslie Kinney, Catie G. Berg, and Ann Newsmith

 

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!

 The FY25 Budget Information Meeting will be held on May 5 after the Worship Service at approximately 11:30.