And So Our Journey Began – The First Decade
April 7 Service ~ Postponed from March 10
We will honor our Charter Members and hear stories from the “founding generation” who saw the possibility of a loving and inclusive home for liberal religion in Manchester. How did those early years shape who we are today? What legacy did our founders leave us, and how are we handling that responsibility today? Come to the April 7 service to consider this and much more!
April Milestones ~ This Month in UUS:E History:
April 1969: One month after opening our doors, an organizing meeting for Liberal Religious Youth (LRY) draws more than a dozen teens. Public Forums are scheduled two evenings each month on topics such as inner-city schools, prison reform and more. The Board votes to join Manchester Interfaith Social Action Committee (MISAC), which is completing 194 units of affordable housing in North Manchester.
April 1977: Surveying, clearing and planning begins at the newly-purchased wooded lot on West Vernon St., Manchester. There is also much fundraising that must be done before we can have a home of our own!!
Looking forward to other 50th Anniversary events, including:
- Rev. Drew Moeller, who discovered his ministerial calling while at UUS:E, returns to preach on June 2
- All-generations carnival on June 8 (rain date June 15)
- WUUdstock concert on July 27
- Celebration Gala on September 28
- Looking back, looking forward. A legacy service on November 3
Questions? Ideas? Want to volunteer?? Contact Anne Carr: [email protected]
Show Your UUS:E Swag!
Have you seen these great-looking black and gold 50th Anniversary tee shirts? Look for the display after each service or email Anne Carr: [email protected]. $20 for Small-XL, and $25 for XXL and up. Many thanks to Sandy Karosi for design and ordering.
