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October
2004
The
Clarion deadline coincides with the monthly
Friendship Potluck Luncheons on the third Sunday
of the month. Submissions can be in writing, on
disk, faxed (773-5018) or e-mail at newsletter@uugreenfield.org.
Past
issues of The Clarion can be found by clicking here.
October
2004 Clarion
Headlines:
From
the Minister
I
believe in fallow periods. Fallow is not when the
idea nor the commitment fade. Instead, they often
harden within shells and caked soil. They get
temporarily grown with the wildness of the greater
world. Like a northern field in winter, fallow
ain’t pretty maybe. Not illumined with great
action or growth perhaps.
But
absolutely important. The dream of great harvest is
not diminished in fallow but increased.
We
can lie quiet, self-nurture, and seek joy in one
another. We can live with compassion, benignly
tolerating the wild tangles of the world and its
harsh winds.
Like
this season of entering the Dark, fallow is a
spirit-fed time. Blessings of time and season, those
given and by our choosing .
—
Jonathan Rehmus
Nacho
Benefit Supper Organized by Children
*Friday, October 15 at 6 p.m. in the Parish Hall* One
of the RE classes is holding a nacho supper to
benefit the Center For Self-Reliance in Greenfield,
our local food pantry. The nacho/topping dinner is
$5 per person, with $1 off for every food item you
bring. Questions? Contact Ayla Booth-Daniels, Tess
Forton, Sophia Rehmus or Robert Flandreau.
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**ANNOUNCEMENT**
I’d like to organize a series of Outdoor Family
Fun Days this coming year. I’m thinking of things
like an intergenerational soccer game in the Fall
and a sledding/snow-play day in the Winter. Anyone
have a big, flat field that we could play on? Anyone
have access to some soccer goals? How about a nice
sledding hill and a maybe a place to build a
bonfire? Anyone want to help organize these games?
If you have any interest or offers, please contact
Eve.
Enchanted
Kingdom Returns 29, 30 and 31
Our
non-scary alternative to haunted houses needs lots
of volunteers and materials. Call Eve (772-0043) or
Elizabeth Bonney (498-5007) for more specifics. What
fanciful spaces will be created this year? A Fairy
Princess Room, an Elf Forest, a Middle Eastern room,
an Under the Sea World? Volunteers, dress up
clothing and materials are needed to create these
lovely areas of imagination and creativity. Bakers
and people to take money at the door and assist in
the rooms while Enchanted Kingdom is open are also
needed
Ministry
Programs and Notes
The Adult Discussion Group, Sundays at 9:00 –
10:00 a.m.
meets in the minister’s study upstairs. "The
Meaning and Effects of Fundamentalism" is the
topic for the fall; drop-ins are welcome.
Notes
on upcoming services:
In
August-September, All Souls community members
Dorothy McIver, Howard Clark, Jon Rehmus, Loren
Kramer and Diane Dix and others helped collect over
1000 Greenfield signatures aimed at protecting 10
acres of land in Greenfield. To many concerned,
Native American ancestral remains and the land’s
connection with an ancient village site suggest the
10 acres needs to be split off from a larger
industrial/commercial zone. Many others in
Greenfield disagree, wanting the 10 acres included
in a 45 acre parcel to be marketed to commercial
retailers. The town is scheduled to vote regarding
the matter on November 16, and Monique Fordham,
an Abenaki tribe member and president of a local
sacred site protection organization will speak with
the congregation on October 10.
On
October 24, our guest speaker will be Rev.
Frederico Agnir. Soon to be moving to Florida
with his wife Ruby, Fred will offer reflections from
his decades of service to Greenfield, to the
community college as a faculty member, and to area
churches as a Congregational minister. By the way,
Fred is strongly in favor of commercial development
and bringing big-box discount retailers to
Greenfield! For UUs and the world, it takes all
sorts and a willingness to hear many
perspectives…. Do join us for these rich
opportunities.
And
looking ahead to early November…
Need
to be with people on Election Eve? Feel
free to drop by unannounced to an Election Eve
Open House, Tues., November 2 from 7:30 - 11:00 p.m.
at minister Jon Rehmus’ home in Colrain. We
plan a calm, light-hearted evening of results by
radio (no TV), games & chat, and a U.S. map to
mark up. Bring a snack if you like, and please call
if you need a ride or are bringing children.
Questions? Call Jon (624-3025). Please no
gloating nor rending of garments.
LET’S
CONSERVE OUR
ENERGY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The
Property Committee has given me approval to organize
an All Souls All-Church Winterizing Day, Sat.,
November 6 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. (finish with a
light lunch). All hands are needed to plug the
draughts and end unnecessary heat loss in the
building. Weatherizing materials will be available
and crew work on larger projects will help make it a
fun time. Those who can’t help that day are
welcome to join the larger church effort to promote
good energy use and to report when spaces are either
too cold or too hot.
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Wheel
of Life
Leah
Garfield-Wright is attending McGill University. Her
new address is: 626 New Resident’s Hall, 3625 Ave.
du Parc, Montreal, QC H2X3P8.
Dale
Moss’ and Norman Clark’s new address is: 89
Ashfield Road, Buckland, MA 01338 (although the
mailing address is 89 Ashfield Rd., Shelburne Falls,
MA 01370). Their phone number is (413) 625-9339.
We
should all thank Jean Cummings for keeping the
flower barrels on the Hope Street side beautiful.
Despite vandalism and flowers stolen early in the
season, she replaced them with others to completer
the planting.
Sky
Dix begins a new job on October 4 as an Americorps
volunteer, working with youth with FCAC and
Dial/Self in Greenfield, as well as the Quabbin and
West County areas. She will be using many of the
community building skills she has learned as a YAC
and Young Adult leader on the regional and national
levels.
(We
extend concern and appreciation for all of you
taking care of family members and friends in times
of illness and need. If you would like prayers, a
healing contemplation, or just good vibrations
offered, feel free to make a recognition or prayer
request of the minister, the Caring Coordinator of
the month (see the Clarion) or through Joys
& Concerns.
Please
help keep the community informed of significant
events affecting our members. If you have any
information you would like included in Wheel of Life
please speak to Diane Dix.)
Knitting
Circle
It
started last month and will continue into the
foreseeable future. Sunday mornings join Susan
Garfield-Wright and other knitters, novice and
expert, any time from 9:30 – 10:20 a.m. for
knitting, conversations, and friendship. Anyone is
welcome for a few minutes or for the whole time.
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Church
History Group to Meet October 10
The
group will meet in the Chapman Room following the
service on October 10. All are welcome to
participate or contribute a piece about the history
of All Souls Church which can eventually be compiled
into a booklet form. Please contact Irmarie Jones
(774-4954) if interested.
Social
Action Committee
Our
next meeting of the fall takes place at 7:00 pm on
Monday October 4 and will take place at 52 Country
Club Rd., Greenfield (Mark and Margos new digs.) The
first community meal that All Souls will be
responsible for is on Oct. 13. Toni Eaton
is one again spearheading our participation.
The
special meeting on October 2 at Toni Eaton’s at
5:30 pm for previewing and continuing the selection
process for the 4th Annual Anti-Racism
Film Festival has been rescheduled. This
event will now be held on October 23. Any
suggestions and/or recommendations of suitable films
will be graciously accepted. See Toni, Molly
Chambers or myself for further details.
With
a Thankful Spirit, Mark Gregory
All
Souls Holiday Dinner and Auction December 4th
The
Ways & Means Committee (aka Lynn Nichols and Don
Kruger) is in the process of planning a special
holiday dinner and auction as a major fundraising
event for All Souls. The event, to be held on
Saturday night, December 4th, will include a festive
dinner followed by an auction (either live or
silent) of art, crafts and other holiday goodies.
Peggy Kennedy and Toni Eaton have already
volunteered to help,
But
more helper elves are needed!! If you can help plan
the event, setup, serve, or cleanup the night of the
event, or would like to contribute items to be
auctioned that evening, please email Lynn at lynn@starstruckdesign.com,
call her, or talk to her at coffee hour.
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Shop
at ShopWesternMass.com
and Benefit All Souls!
You've
read about it in the Recorder, now check it out
yourself! Lynn Nichols and Don Kruger have developed
a new online shopping site devoted to art, crafts
and products from Western Massachusetts. It's called
Shop Western Mass and you'll find it at http://www.shopwesternmass.com.
From now through the holiday season, if you purchase
something from the store, Shop Western Mass will
donate 10% of the purchase price to the All Souls
General Fund. Just type allsouls in the Fundraising
Organization or Code box at checkout. It's the
perfect way to shop local for the holidays and help
All Souls too!
Antique
All Souls Dishes For
Sale
Last spring Irmarie Jones, David Bigda and Jon
Rehmus were going to have a project to make a little
money for the church. And then Irmarie had her
stroke on April 30. Now, they are planning it again
as a holiday giving event.
High
up in the kitchen cupboard are plates, bought when
the church was built in 1895. The are the ones with
pictures of the church on them. They were made in
England and are valuable because, according the
antique dealer, Doug Bilodeau of South Deerfield,
the company went out of business 100 years ago.
There
will be 27 small plates for $20, 6 large plates for
$30 and one platter for $50. They will be on sale
after the service on November 14 and 21.
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Help
Wanted
The
Petersham UU Church is looking for a DRE. If you are
knowledgeable or learning about the UU curriculum,
please contact the administrator in Petersham by
calling 978-724-3401. We are very grateful to you
for your help.
Anne
Perkins, Secretary, Parish Committee (978-724-8802)
Driver
Needed
Ann
Lewin is seeking someone to help out with driving.
The job would involve two afternoons for three hours
one week or one afternoon a week for three hours
alternating. Please call 863-4890 for more
information.
Please
Note!!! The Friendship Luncheons will be held on the
SECOND Sunday of each month.
Kitchen
Cleanup Saturday, October 16
Let’s
have a kitchen clean-up on Saturday, October 16,
from 9 a.m. to noon. . If 6-8 people volunteer we
can havew he job done in one morning. Contact
Irmarie Jones (774-4954) if you can help.
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Survival
Center Needs Donations
Cold
weather clothing is now needed for children and
adults.Non-perishable food items are also needed.
Put donations in the basket in the front hall and
they will be delivered
Membership
Ministry
Would
you like to restore your spirit? Have a positive
focus? Build lasting relationships? Help to create a
beloved community? Welcome newcomers? Think about
joining the "Membership Ministry" as a
dedicated greeter. Talk to Margo Campbell, Christine
Bates or Martha Elliott about this exciting new
program. We will be having a mini retreat to kick
off the program on October 9th from 1
till 6. Join us for a day of community building,
games, food and fun! Child care, hearty Vegetarian
fare and a decadent dessert will be provided.
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Music
for All Souls October 3
Noriko
Suzuki will be giving a solo performance on Sunday,
October 3, at 3 p.m. at All Souls Church. Ms.
Suzuki, a native of Japan, made her New York debut
at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in 2001. Ms.
Suzuki won "The Most Distinguished Musician
Award" and "Kabalevsky Special Award"
at IBLA Grand Prize International Competition in
2002. She was also the Second Prize winner of the
Soulima and Françoise Stravinsky New Millennium
International Competition in 1999. As the recipient
of The Japan International League of Artist's
"Young Musician Award", she was presented
in its "Young Artist Concert" in 1994, and
also in its "Twentieth Century Concert" in
the subsequent season. She was invited by them again
in 2002 to perform with Czech Wihan String Quartet
at Toppan Hall in Tokyo, Japan.
Ms.
Suzuki began her piano studies in her native Japan
at Kunitachi Music High School. She received her
Bachelor of Music degree from Kunitachi College of
Music. She holds her Master of Music degree from
Manhattan School of Music. Ms. Suzuki has been
performing extensively as a solo recitalist and
chamber musician throughout the United States,
Europe and Japan. She is featured as a "Yamaha
rising star" and has recorded for the Yamaha
player piano "Disklavier".
Ms.
Suzuki is Music Director and Principal Pianist of
New York Theatre Ballet. . Ms. Suzuki is also a
piano faculty member at Westerhoff School of Music
and Art in New Jersey. $10 at door, $7 students and
over 65.
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Mid-Week
Music
October
6 — Laura Siersama, singer-songwriter
October 13 — Michael Nix, classical guitar
and banjo
October 20 — Bob Cummings, piano and Marty
Ortiz, vocals
October 27 — Katherine
Mayfield, classical piano
Coffee
& Soul Coffeehouse
On Saturday, October 16, Coffee & Soul will
present a triple bill featuring Kate Taylor,
"Sister Kate" of the famed musical Taylor
family, local hero Joel Zoss, and classic songwriter
John Coster. They will be playing individually and a
group. Kate has roots that run deep in soul, gospel
and rockabilly sounds. Coster has a unique folkrock/jamband
sound. Local hero Joel Zoss has enjoyed a cult
following as a master songwriter since Bonnie Raitt
recorded his "Too Long at the Fair" and
"I Gave My Love a Candle". Tickets are $15
in advance, $17 at the door, $10 under $18 and
seniors over 65, They will be on sale during Coffee
Hour, at World Eye Bookshop in Greenfield, or on
line at uugreenfield.org. Bakers are needed. Call
Diane Dix if you would like to bake in exchange for
admission (plus $5.) If you are a church member and
would like to negotiate a discount, especially for
children, contact Don Kruger,
The
Clarion deadline for the October issue is
October 24. Submissions
can be in writing, on disk, faxed by using the
church number or sent to "newsletter" or
"administrator" or "music" @uugreenfield.org.
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