We’re Kicking Off Our Golden Anniversary
on January 13, 2019!
Save the date … You’ll want to be there when we:
- Dedicate a new chalice for the next half-century
- Time-travel through our past in stories and music
- View an inspirational slideshow
- Savor brunch food (after 1st service)
- Celebrate the return of the Soup Social (after 2nd service) followed by a brief, multi-gen program!
This Month in UUS:E History:
On January 16, 1969, 49 determined UU’s signed the incorporation papers to create the Unitarian Universalist Society East, a progressive and welcoming spiritual home east of the Connecticut River. These legal steps followed just four months after the initial meeting at Buckley Elementary School, held to gauge local interest in establishing a UU church in Manchester. Malcolm Barlow recalls that 78 people signed their names on the clipboard that first evening, and a committee was formed to pursue this goal. Talk with Malcolm or Susan Barlow, Naomi Zima, Roland Chirico, Mary Ann Handley, or Dave Sherman to hear more about those first few exciting months!
Other 50th Anniversary events this month:
- January 20 Rev. Josh will preach about the Unitarian Universalist Association’s challenges in responding to racism, in 1969 and today (see Sunday Services Schedule).
- On January 26 be part of the “50 Donors Challenge” at the UUS:E Auction & Chili Cook-off.
Questions? Want to help plan these and other exciting events, including a carnival, a gala and many more? Please contact Anne Carr at [email protected]
