Announcements and Calendar for the Week of Jan. 13, 2013

IT IS WITH GREAT PLEASURE that we welcome the Rev. Dr. J. Mary Luti as our Guest Preacher today. Rev. Luti is currently Visiting Professor of Christian history and Worship at Andover Newton Theological School. From 1984 – 1998 she taught the history of Christianity at ANTS, while also serving as Associate Dean for Academic Programs. In 2000, she was called as Senior Minister of First Church in Cambridge, UCC, its first female pastor in 375 years of continuing congregational life. In 2008, Mary returned to Andover Newton, where she was appointed the first Director of the Wilson Chapel. Now semi-retired, she continues to teach, preach, and write about the many ways people of faith have sung, prayed, preached, shaped their lives, and handed on the meaningful traditions of the Christian Church. Mary is also a founding member of The Daughters of Abraham, a growing network of interfaith women’s book groups founded out of First Church in the weeks after 9/11, whose mission is to provide a simle, replicable grassroots platform for greater understanding, respect, and reconciliation among women of the Abrahamic faiths. All are invited to stay for a Second Hour discussion with Rev. Luti at 11:30.

SLEEPING BEAUTY—Several members of our youth group are cast in the upcoming production of Sleeping Beauty and we are organizing a trip for the 3 pm matinee on January 27. Please call the box office (860-963-7170) at the Complex in Putnam to make your reservation because seating is limited. Tickets are $10 for students. We will organize transportation to and from church that afternoon so let Meg Bishop know if you are planning to attend.


Mark your calendar for our TENTH Annual Italian Dinner on Saturday, February 9. Join us for a delicious meal at the Hill Church at 5:30 PM. Tickets are $10 per person or $5 for children and can be purchased at the church office or from youth group members.

THIS MORNING’S CHRISTIAN EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH – by Ellie Donahue

Upper Grades – Grades 7 – 12 - Worship in the sanctuary with our guest speaker Rev. Dr. J. Mary Luti, as we celebrate 10 years of being an open and affirming congregation.
Lower Grades – Pre-K through Grade 6 – Peacemakers Rotation - Cooking in the kitchen with Karen Cloutier!

Children and Youth Christian Education class schedules for the remaining month of January are posted in Harrison Hall and around the downstairs area to keep our church family informed of upcoming events.

COMING IN FEBRUARY FOR GRADES 7-12! – a three week unit on peer pressure, led by Katherine Donahue Murdock and Brittany LaFleur. I am working on a dedicated teen room in the downstairs area of the church. A suggestion envelope will be outside the classroom door. Teens – put ideas for your room in the provided envelope or see Mrs. Donahue. Thanks!

Child/Youth Christian Education Registration Forms – It’s time to update our church school records! Please fill out a registration form for your child/children. Forms are located downstairs near the church school office.

Our Infant/Toddler Room is a sunny, colorful room located on the downstairs level. Signs will direct you. The room is not staffed this morning, but you are welcome to enjoy the spacious area and numerous toys. Snacks are available.

CALENDAR OF THE WEEK


Today : ONA 10th Anniversary

“In Our Shoes” Display in Harrison Hall

9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School

11:30 a.m. Second Hour w. Rev. Luti

4:00 p.m. Boy Scout Review Board (downstairs)

Monday

7:30 p.m. AA

Tuesday

7:30 p.m. Hillbillies

Wednesday

7:00 p.m. Boy Scouts

Thursday

7:30 p.m. Sr. Choir

Next Sunday

9:15 a.m. Adult Sunday School