January 2017 Newsletter
December 31st, 2016 . by William BaylisClick here to view or download our newsletter. Enjoy!
January 2017 Sunday Services
December 27th, 2016 . by William Baylis| Date | Speaker | Title | Musician(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 1 | Bill Baylis | Looking Back and Forward There are a couple of ways to view the evolution of time. Here we review events of 2016 and challenges that will face us in 2017. Congregational contributions are encouraged. | Lorie Lyons |
| Jan. 8 | Rev. Fran Dearman | Faith, Hope, and Charity: A Reflection on Giving. Interim Minister the Rev. Fran Dearman shares some thoughts on opportunities and challenges in connection with Social Responsibility. |
Bill and Bobbye Baylis |
| Jan. 15 | Rev. Keith Kron | Don’t Think of a Minister….Guest speaker Rev. Keith Kron is a minister from Kentucky and UUA/CUC Transitions Director. There will be soup and sandwiches following the service, and from noon to 1 pm a briefing and conversation session with Keith about the Search and Settlement process—all are welcome. | Lorie Lyons |
| Jan. 22 | Rev. Fran Dearman | On Rabbie Burns. Celebrate the 258th birthday of famous Scottish Poet and Lyricist Robert Burns, born Jan. 25, 1759. There will be soup and sandwiches after the service, followed by a New Member Orientation Session, sponsored by the Olinda Membership Committee, led by Rev. Fran. See Rev. Fran or Membership Chair Lorie Lyons for details. | Carabel Ringrose |
| Jan. 29 | Glen Jackson | Visitors’ Day in Haiti. A film presented by Glen Jackson | Toni Janik |
| Feb. 5 | Irene Moore Davis | Black history in Essex County. Ms. Davis is a well-known scholar of black history in the region, and February is Black History month. | Bill and Bobbye Baylis |
Ministerial Search Committee Selected
December 12th, 2016 . by William BaylisAt its congregational meeting on Sunday, December 11, 2016, the UU Church of Olinda approved the following Search Committee for a new settled minister:
Bobbye Baylis
Steve Brennan
Cathy Dewhurst
Stuart Miller
Linda Upcott
John van Abbema
The committee will be selecting a chairperson and drafting a survey. Members of the church are encouraged to cooperate with the Search Committee and communicate any concerns about the search process with it.
