First Unitarian Church 90 Main Street Worcester, MA 01608-1173 Phone:  508-757-2708 September 7, 2008 at First Unitarian Church Sunday Worship 9:00 a.m.  Welcoming Breakfast in the Dining Room. All are invited                     Converstation in the Chapel with Rev. Merritt. Worship Service in the Sanctuary 10:05 a.m. Time for Community 10:25 a.m. Prelude 10:30 a.m. Worship Begins Sermon: "The Heretics' Welcome" Preaching: Rev. Barbara Merritt We will gather in the sanctuary. The choir will be singing. And this congregation of heretics, believers and skeptics will come together for our 223rd consecutive year of worship in the free church tradition. The sermon will consider what it means to disagree with what those in power have determined to be true. What resources are available to those who insist on integrity between what they believe, and what they say and do? We hope you will be in attendance for our opening celebration! “Collective wisdom is no adequate substitute for the intelligence of individuals. Individuals who have opposed received opinion have been the source of progress. Socrates, Christ and Galileo all incurred the equal censure of the orthodox.” -Bertrand Russell Monday Night At The Church on September 8, 2008 What's happening on Monday night's at First Unitarian? Monday Night at the Church continues this church year in providing opportunities for good food, educational and entertaining programs, opportunities for spiritual practice and exploration, and most of all, a gathering of good company. Never underestimate the power and benefit of good company! The centerpiece of Monday Night at the Church is our fellowship dinner, served at 6:30 p.m., lovingly prepared by Ken Waugh and friends. All are welcome at this family friendly meal. If you have the means, a $5 individual or $10 family donation is suggested. However, we want your company more than your money! At 5:30 p.m., there is an opportunity for spiritual practice in the chapel with Zen meditation led by Zen teachers Melissa Blacker and David Rynick. No experience is necessary, and all are welcome. Please join us in the intimate silence. There are also programs every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. There are a variety of programs including monthly musical entertainment by David Blodgett and Friends, a monthly meeting of the 1st U Book Club to discuss their latest selection, educational programs, topical discussions, and many more. Childcare is available for all Monday night activities.
We bid you welcome who come with weary spirits seeking rest, Who come with troubles that are too much with you. Who come hurt and afraid. We bid you welcome, who come with hope in your heart, Who come with anticipation in your step, Who come proud and joyous. We bid you welcome, who are seekers of a new faith, Who come to probe and explore, who come to learn. We bid you welcome, who enter this hall as a homecoming, Who have found here room for your spirit, who find in this people a family. Whoever you are, whatever you are, wherever you are on your journey, We bid you welcome.
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