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Sunday’s WorshipNovember 8, 2015

November 8, Apple Pie and other Essentials, with Rev. Dr. Tracy Sprowls and Friction Farm. This morning we take a look at November’s theme: “what does it mean to be a people of ancestry?” Since it is the beginning of the month, we might as well start at the beginning! Carl Sagan said “If you want to make an apple pie from scratch, you must first create the universe.”

With us this morning is Friction Farm (Aidan Quinn and Christine Stay), a modern folk music duo popular from Florida to Maine.

Folk DuoFriction Farm

NOVEMBER 8, 2015Appearing at

Family Worship 9:30 amWorship 10:00

Modern folk duo Friction Farm is guitarist/vocalist Aidan Quinn and bassist/vocalist Christine Stay. They combines storytelling social commentary and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes and quirky observations. From ballads, to anthems each song is filled with harmony and hope.•

THIS SUNDAY Chalice Circle Facilitators Meeting

11:30 am-12:30 pm Chalice Circle Check In- Stevens Room – A meeting for current Chalice Circle facilitators

To SeekTo ServeTo Inspire

THEME MINISTRY November’s Theme - Ancestry

TO SEEKTHEME EXERCISE FOR NOVEMBER

What does it mean to be a People of Ancestry?

Bring it BackBeing a people of ancestry means passing on traditions. And it doesn’t take much to notice that so many family traditions are in danger of extinction. The recipe that was required at every Thanksgiving but now no onebothers with. The outdated and supposedly tedious task of writing a handwritten letter. Passing on a family heirloom. Bedtime stories. Family game night. Marking the height of your kids on the kitchen doorway wall. Even sitting down at the dinner table to eat together. Slowly disappearing. Maybe even already gone.

This exercise simply asks you to bring one of them back. Here’s your task, put simply: Dust off an old, forgotten family tradition and protect it from extinction.

For inspiration, you might want to check out one of these links:

• https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/book-review-to-the-letter-a-celebration-of-the-lost-art-of-letter-

writing/2013/12/06/8f6608e0-5c71-11e3-95c2-13623eb2b0e1_story.html

• http://www.artofmanliness.com/2013/10/16/60-family-tradition-ideas/

Women’s Alliance Book Group

Thursday, November 12 at 7:30 pm at Barbara Van Savage’s home. We will discuss "Love and Treasure" by Ayelet Waldman. All are welcome. Please join us.

WOMEN’S ALLIANCENovember 14, 2015

Women's Alliance will meet on Initiative for Early Childhood Educational Services. Saturday, November 14, 2015 at 9:45 in the Stevens Room.

This month we welcome Evelyn Motley and Carol Presley, organizers from P.I.E.C.E.S., the Plainfield Initiative for Early Childhood Educational Services.

Evelyn is the director of the Plainfield Public Schools' Early Child Programs and Carol is the head of the Neighborhood House Association. Come meet these vibrant, dedicated women and learn about the wonderful work being done in our community to educate our children.

TO SEEKATHEISTS, AGNOSTICS MEETING

• Monday, Nov. 16, 2015,7:30 pm Stevens RoomTopic? Letting Go of Our Fear of God-Facilitated by Melissa Logan

Too often, I hear from my fellow Atheists: I don't like the word (fill in the blank: prayer, worship, spirituality, Trump, etc.) Too often, genuine conversation about religion gets drowned out by "they" not wanting (insert your progressive social issue here) Too often, my Atheist friends' genuine feelings about not being heard come out as sounding anti-whoever and they are still not heard. In the spirit of our October theme, letting go, how do we let go of our fear of God? How do we let go of our negative reactions and anger at the religious?How do we move from an angry tirade (out loud or just in our heads) when an acquaintance says something steeped in religiosity, to really listening for the message?

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact Pete Jones

TO SERVESign the Plainfield Pledge

Don’t forget to Sign the Plainfield Pledge on Sunday in the Parish Hall.I BELIEVE that every person has worth as an individual.

•I BELIEVE that every person is entitled to dignity and respect, regardless of race, color, immigrant status, housing situation, gender identity or orientation.

•I BELIEVE that every thought and every act of racial prejudice is harmful; if it is my thought or act, then it is harmful to me as well as others.

•Therefore from this day forward I WILL strive daily to eliminate racial prejudice from my thoughts and actions.

•I WILL discourage racial prejudice by others at every opportunity

•I WILL treat people with dignity and respect;

•I WILL commit to working with others to transform the greater Plainfield community into a place that treats people of all races, ethnicities, and cultures with justice, equity and compassion, and

•I WILL strive daily to honor this pledge, knowing that the city of Plainfield will be a better place because of my effort.

TO SERVEAMARYLLIS BULB SALE

FUSP is offering GORGEOUS double blooming amaryllis bulbs for sale in time for the holidays.

Perfect for gift giving or special holiday decorating!Colors Available: red on red, pink, white and white on red.(WHITE ON RED NOW SOLD OUT)

Cost: Singled unplanted bulb $10 each OR bulb planted in unique planters $15-25 (including planters)

Availability: Bulbs are available November 4th and should be planted by November 7th to ensure holiday blooming. However, they can easily be planted afterwards for winter cheer.

Delivery Available! Delivered to your home or can picked up at FUSP

For Ordering or More Information: Gayle Jones (908) 917- 2806 or gardener242@verizon.net

TO SERVEIt’s Soup Season!

Black bean soup, rice, chips and salsa, salad, and wine, beer or cider. A vegan feast delivered. Hey, ifyou bought this feast, let Melissa know about a week ahead for delivery. If you missed out, and you want a black bean soup feast, Melissa will make you one with a week's notice and a $35 donation to FUSP. Contact Melissa atmelissa@obester.com or (908) 432-4134.

DELIVERY OF VEGAN FEASTFOR ONLY A $35 DONATION

TO FUSP!

TO SEEK and SERVE in PARTNERSHIPWORLD AIDS DAY AT FUSP

DECEMBER 1, 2015

VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDSave the Date- 12 – 6 pm

FUSP is joining in a partnership with two non-profit organizations, Iris House and The Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, in a World Aids Day event at FUSP. We will open our doors and provide AIDS testing, information, counseling, entertainment and speakers at this event. FUSP volunteers are needed to help out. Please contact Sharon, the administrator for information.

Looking for People

Who Like to Smile, Listen, and Meet People.

“Greeters” The welcome we give others

and the way others receive it —is a key ingredient to growing our membership.

Outside Greeters are needed to invite people (friends, members and guests)into our sanctuary on Sunday mornings. 

Inside Greeters make our visitors welcome after the service - introducing them to FUSP and our community.  

 If you would like to assist the membership committee by welcoming visitors, please contact Denise Soppas (Dsoppas@aol.com)

TO SERVEWOMEN’S ALLIANCE FUNDRAISER

From the CARRUTH STUDIOS in Ohio, we are offering charming, high quality, carved cement decorative items for your garden or your home. Ideal gifts for the holidays, for a house warming, for a marriage, or just for fun.

The fundraiser runs until early November, so all items will be delivered for Christmas.

With the money we earn we supply our food pantry with non-food necessities such as diapers, soaps and other personal hygiene items. We also send our graduating high school girls off with a small scholarship.

You can view the selections on line at www.CarruthStudio.com. Scroll down to the section labelled "fundraiser".

Please speak to Bonnie Rowan, Lois Laning, Anita Eigen, or any member of Women's Alliance to see a catalog and place an order.

TO INSPIREACT IV: Theater at FUSP

OPENING NEXT WEEK!

Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21at 7:30 pm

Nov. 15 and 22 matinees at 3 pm

Talk back with Playwright and cast on Nov. 13 and Nov. 22

Act IVpresents

An Evening of Short Plays

byAndrea Fleck

ClardyDirected by

Cass Cochrane

Nov 13, 14, 20 and 21at 7: 30 pm

Nov. 15 and 22 matinees at 3 pm

Notice about A and P Supermarket Cards

FUSP is no longer selling A & P supermarket cards. The A & P cards are no longer available because of the company’s declaration of bankruptcy.

As many A & P stores are closing and being sold, please you USE your A & P cards as soon as possible.

Welcome Book table

Come to the Welcome Book table each Sunday after the service to fill your soul with books and other items to enrich yourself with Unitarian Universalism.

Two more weeks to sign up for UU themed socks.Coffee lovers - for a donation to the coffee funds get book on Lynching in the South not too long ago.  Good for students

"Just Mercy," the denominational Common Read is available for $14. We will discuss it in February.