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Upcoming Events
SUNDAY, MAY 13 “MOTHER’S DAY CELEBRATION”
Hendrix Hall and Activities Room
Julie Ward Howe conceptualized the first North American Mother’s Day with a Mother’s Day Proclamation
in 1870. Despite having penned The Battle Hymn of the Republic twelve years earlier, Howe
had become so distraught by the death and carnage of the Civil War that she called on mothers to join
together and protest what she saw as the futility of their sons killing the sons of other mothers. Although
Mother’s Day has become a commercialized and sentimental occasion since then, we can still affirm the
core meaning of this great American celebration. Our children, too, learn about the history and meaning
of this day as they show their love for mothers. Rev. David Horst leads the service and preaches. Music
with Diane Lehman and the Meeting House Choir. Religious education volunteers are Sissy Girard, Yve
Shevalier, Linda Spery, and Anne Sutherland. Enjoy coffee and conversation following the programs.
SUNDAY, MAY 20 • “EXPLORING THE HEAVENS ABOVE”
Hendrix Hall and Activities Room
What is our place in the universe? Philosophers, theologians, astronomers, and just about every human
being alike ask this essential question. While the first solar eclipse of 2012 occurs today (visible on a track
that traverses eastern Asia, the northern Pacific Ocean, and the western United States) we take up this
question both from religious and scientific viewpoints. For children the “heavens above” evoke wonder
and expand their minds beyond everyday concerns. With our reflection today we will be fully prepared
for the total solar eclipse coming up in November! Rev. David Horst leads the service and preaches. Music
with Diane Lehman and the Meeting House Choir. Religious education volunteers are Bob Hall, Susan
Richards, and Yve Shevalier. Enjoy coffee and conversation following the programs.
SUNDAY, MAY 27 “MEMORIAL DAY REMEMBRANCE”
Upstairs Sanctuary and Activities Room
The Fourth Sunday Committee leads this special service as we move to the upstairs historic sanctuary
for the summer months. Music with Diane Lehman and the Meeting House Choir. Religious education
volunteers are Casey Boukus, Alyson Gaylord-Loy, and Debby Merritt. Enjoy coffee and conversation following
the programs.
May 25-27. Memorial Day Goods & Services Auction
As a part of the fundraising strategic plan for 2012, the congregation will hold its first annual Goods & Services Auction
Memorial Day Weekend. This three-day event will feature both silent and live auctions offering items by both year-round
and seasonal Nantucketers affiliated with the UU congregation. All proceeds from the auction weekend will support music,
religious education and operational expenses of the congregation for 2012. Our goal is 100% participation by Nantucket UU
members and friends and to raise $5,000. Read more about this event in the March newsletter.
Sunday Service
Sunday Service 10:45 am
Program for Children 10:30-12:00
Children's Choir 12:00
Coffee, Refreshments, and Conversation 12:00
Children begin the morning with the adult congregation, then during the congregational greeting leave for Sunday School. Nursery care available for infants. Youth stay for the entire service or help with the Sunday School.
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