Starr King View

Starr King View
A publication of the
Starr King Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship
-A Welcoming Congregation101 Fairgrounds Road
Plymouth, New Hampshire
www.starrkingfellowship.org
(603) 536-8908
The Rev. Judy Smith Valley, Interim Minister
November 2014
Meredith Flynn, DRE
November Services at SKUUF
November Theme : Gratitude
November 2: All Souls Day—Remembering Those We Have Lost
Rev. Dr. Judith Smith-Valley, Preaching
People do not die for us immediately, but remain bathed in a sort of aura of life which bears no relation to
true immortality, but through which they continue to occupy out thoughts in the same way as when they
were alive. It is as though they were traveling abroad.—Marcel Proust
Children's Chapel Downstairs
November 9: An Attitude of Gratitude
Rev. Dr. Judith Smith-Valley, Preaching
Thomas Crum said “Instead of seeing the rug being pulled from under us, we can learn to dance on a
shifting carpet.” An attitude of gratitude is thankful for the carpet—shifting or otherwise.
RE Begins Upstairs
November 16: Not Yet Determined
Rev. Dr. Judith Smith-Valley, Preaching
RE Begins Upstairs
November 23: Guest at Your Table Sunday
RE Begins Upstairs
November 30: Not Yet Determined
Guest Worship Leader—No RE Classes
Rev. Dr. Judith Smith-Valley, Preaching
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In Between Time
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November 2014
November is upon us. The mountains take on the prickly texture of winter with the browns
and grays of the leafless trees mixed with the deep greens of various pines. It is still a time of
walking and exploring the beauty. Snow is not far behind with quiet landscapes or joyful winter
sports. The month ends with Thanksgiving and the start of the holiday season.
Whoa! Let’s enjoy the now and not hurry toward the end of the calendar year. Let us seek out
harvest and the bounty of this season. Let us feed our souls with gratitude. It is that gratitude for
the earth and those we love which grounds us and prepares us.
I come to this interim time with five major tasks--the ways I seek to help you as a
congregation. They have been listed in several places before but here is another way to understand
those task—by asking these questions:
Who have you been? Coming to terms with your history and what it means.
Who are you? Claiming your strengths and encouraging awareness.
How are you? Developing new, clear and appropriate structures.
With whom are you connected? Strengthening connections with the larger UU world.
Who will you be? Strengthening stewardship. Making commitment to new leadership
(including your new settled minister) and enthusiastic participation in the future.
We are busy with discernment of the needs of SKUUF and to name where your priorities rest.
We are in the midst of a Time Wall project asking you to add your SKUUF memories to the wall.
The Transition Team and I have promised a report back but you are encouraged to check out
others’ additions to the wall too. This project is one way to answer the first question. If you
weren’t in worship on Sunday 10/26, you might want to check out the sermon for that day on the
website. Looking in the Rearview Mirror. Several people told me I did a good job of
explanation. It was a message of hope, too.
Thanksgiving Day is one of my family’s most beloved holidays. My favorite ritual is the time
when the food is waiting on the table with the family all gathered around holding hands and
thinking of those who are not able to join us. Each person, young and not-so-young, shares one
thing for which they are grateful. This year my daughters will come to Kennebunk bringing
spouses and children, those members of their families not working or away at college. This year
they will bring most of the meal as well, including the turkey.
Changes. They are so much a part of living and dying. You and I are well blessed, and
understanding that fact is important as we move into the weeks of preparation for the December
Holiday celebrations and gifts. I am honored to be among you.
Gratitude and blessings,
Rev. Judy
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Update on Transition Team
The current work of the Transition Team consists of three activities, all related to one of the major
goals of interim ministry: Honor the past and heal grief and conflicts.
The History Wall is an interactive chart that is attached to the wall in the first floor hallway.
This project was introduced by an announcement after the service on October 19 and will be active
until at least Sunday, November 9. An introduction to the project and instructions for adding
events to the wall (the interactive part) were inserted into the order of service on October 19, have
been included in Starr King View, and are attached to the wall itself. The goal is for SKUUF
members and friends to attach SKUUF-related events that have been important to them. Each
person decides what is important and when it occurred (using post-it notes and writing utensils
provided). Judy Smith-Valley will report the results from this project to the congregation and will
use the information to assess where we have come from and who we are.
Circle Dinners are scheduled for this fall. They are an opportunity to discuss with other
SKUUF members and friends who we are and what we want the congregation to be going forward
(Circle Dinners are also a good opportunity for any enjoyable conversation!). Two dinners were
held in October; both were well attended, and Judy Smith-Valley attended the dinner on October 8.
Two dinners are currently scheduled for November - November 1 and November 8, and spaces are
still available for both these dinners (sign up in SKUUF foyer). Judy plans to attend the dinner on
November 8.
The Adult Education program on Sunday, October 26, will be led by Judy Smith-Valley and
the Transition Team. The goal is for us to tell SKUUF’s story. Two questions that will definitely
be asked are “Why did you come to SKUUF?” and “Why have you stayed at SKUUF?” Although
this Adult Education program will have happened by the time this newsletter is sent out, next
month’s newsletter will include a report of this program.
There is a lot going on. If you have questions or comments about the interim process or the
activities of the Transition Team, please contact one of us (Nancy Chaddock, Paul Hazelton, Joe
Kelaghan, Cindy Spring, Mary Tierney, and Gary Walker).
Joe Kelaghan
Transition Team Member
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New Member Recognition
There will be a formal recognition of our newest members during the service on Sunday,
November 16. We will be recognizing those who have joined the Fellowship since last spring. It is
hoped that, if you are planning to join, you will have attended a Pathways to Membership class.
The last one was held on October 25. It will be run again next spring.
If you didn’t have a chance to attend the class, but still feel ready to join the Fellowship,
please plan to meet with Rev. Judith Smith-Valley before November 16 to talk about what it means
to become a member. You can also speak with Mary Tierney or Cindy Spring from the
Membership Committee. (One of them will be at the Welcome Table in the foyer after each
service.)
Cindy Spring
Adult Ed for November
November 2: A Summer in Tanzania
Savannah Bailey
Savannah Bailey will present slides on her service trip to a village near Arusha Tanzania
last summer. The slides include pictures from a safari trip to Ngorongoro crater, village life, her
home stay and the service project involving building a school bathroom and final trip to Zanzibar.
November 9: Pro’s and Con’s of Physician Assisted Suicide
Barbara Lambert
We will listen to sections of a podcast of a Diane Rehm show where she discusses
Physician Assisted Suicide as an option to Palliative/Hospice care. Her guests are Barbara Coombs
Lee, co-author of the nation’s first death with dignity law, and Dr. Ira Byock, author of The Best
Care Possible, who is against this. This is a provocative and informative program. We will discuss
the issues brought up with Bill and Betty and Trought.
November 16: Epilepsy 101
Mary Crowell
As November is Epilepsy awareness month, did you know that one in twenty-six of us will
develop epilepsy during our lifetime? When we think of epilepsy and seizures we tend to think of
children, but the group with the highest occurrence of developing epilepsy is in our senior
population. Come find out about epilepsy, the different types of seizures, and what you can do to
help someone during a seizure. Mary Crowell is the NH Field Service coordinator for the Epilepsy
Foundation New England.
November 23: Proverbial Expressions in our Lives
Nancy Chaddock
Our proverbial expressions. Examples: A rolling stone gathers no moss. Blood is thicker
than water. Where did they come from? What has been their meaning? Which ones were you
told, or tell? Are there new expressions worthy of our attention? Come join the conversation.
November 30: No Adult Ed
Barbara Lambert
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Religious Education Notes– November 2014
The church wide theme for the month of October was ‘History.’ In our Children’s Chapel
we learned about SKUUF history from Mary Hazelton. We learned that for many years, services
were held in members’ houses and led by the members. Children’s classes were taught in the kid’s
bedrooms! Then, they moved on to having worship in a fitness center, and finally to the beautiful
building we now have. Many hands helped in creating this building, and it was a multi-year
process.
The theme for November is ‘Gratitude’. We will end the month with the kick-off of Guest
At Your Table. This is a program run by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. It raises
money for a variety of social justice issues around the world. The kick-off date will be November
23.
In Children’s Chapel on November 2, we will have a few special guests from our high
school Youth Group. They will be speaking to the younger kids about the service trip that they
will be taking in February to Nicaragua. The kids will learn what type of work they will be doing,
what they will eat, where they will sleep, and just how exciting it is to be in Youth Group!
Our grades 7-9 Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education class is now beginning. We have a
solid group of about twelve youth. The class contains new updates on important issues like body
image, bullying/bystander responsibilities, media/internet, and consent education. The parents
with older children who have already attended this class, give rave reviews and have nothing but
positive things to say about the content, and experience of this class for their kids.
Please bring in children’s books for our book drive. The books will be donated to the
Plymouth Area Community Closet and food pantry. Families coming in to pick up food will be
able to choose a book or two to take home. The donation box is on the stairwell.
On November 30, there will be no Religious Education classes. Instead, the children will
be making pies for the Bridge House homeless shelter. Please see me if you enjoy baking and
would like to assist in our endeavor. We will also need apple peelers and donations of apples and
pie crusts. Thanks for your support!
Please support the Youth Group this month with their special collection to raise funds for
their trip to Nicaragua. They will also be doing several fundraisers over the next few months
including a soup lunch on December 7, so be sure to support them.
Religious Education classes have been busy and the teachers have been so wonderfully
dedicated so far this year. I appreciate all of you that donate your precious time and energy on
Sunday mornings (and all other times of the week!) to the children and youth. Please give a “thank
you” to our teachers when you see them.
Warm Regards,
Meredith Flynn, Director of Religious Education
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Soundbites
I had the honor to be one of the keynote presenters the last weekend of October at a Mosaic
Makers Conference sponsored by the South East District, and the Multicultural Growth and
Witness office of the UUA. Held at the Eno River UU Church in Durham, North Carolina, the
group of 80 participants from 12 congregations gathered for a weekend of learning and witness of
ways for UU’s to be intentionally multicultural through worship, leadership and social justice. My
role was to present music of all cultures, and heighten awareness of ways we as UU’s can be more
welcoming in our inclusion of all music.
One of my learnings is that in a multicultural setting, one person doesn’t get everything they
like. You might not be drawn to a hymn with strong Christian roots, but a Native American chant
resonates with you. Or, your identity as a theist may challenge you when singing a song that tells a
definite humanist story. The important factor is that we stay true to the first principle of inherent
worth and dignity of every person while continuing to be committed to “showing up” and being
part of the community. What we say and what we sing are important, and honoring the diversity
that we espouse to cherish is essential in building a “mosaic” community.
My story begins with the song, One More Step (#168 - by Joyce Poley). I was attending my
second General Assembly in Cleveland, Ohio and there was a call for the attendees to march to the
Cleveland Baseball stadium in peaceful protest of the use of the name “Indians” as their mascot.
Thousands of UU’s lined up in the large plenary hall, and began singing One More Step as the
prepared their short march. I was moved to tears at the impromptu singing, and also became keenly
aware of how this might be pertinent to me. As an avid baseball fan myself, I had never thought of
using a Native American mascot as inappropriate. After all, I was an Atlanta BRAVES fan. This
event, and the music that accompanied it, changed my perspective and brought to light my
privilege as a member of the dominant culture in this country. It started my journey toward
wholeness; a journey that never ends, but is ever present.
So, as we move into the seasons of gratitude and celebration, I will continue my attempt to
chose music that honors all cultures, and recognizes the many ideologies of our members. And, in
that recognition of “who is in the room”, I will also remember “who MIGHT be in the room.” We
strive to do that with authenticity and respect, knowing that there is also One More Step.
In Harmony,
Sarah Dan
CHOIR SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER:
REHEARSALS: Thursdays at 7:00 pm, November 6, 13, and 20
NO rehearsal November 27 (Thanksgiving)
CHOIR SINGS: Warm-up at 8:45 am., November 9, 16, 23 - CHOIR SINGS
NO CHOIR: November 2, 30
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Budget & Finance Committee
Payment of Pledges through September continue to exceed Budget and Last Year, while
Expenses are below Budget and Last Year, resulting in favorable Net Income compared to Budget
and Last Year. Please do your part to continue this favorable trend.
Chair, Budget & Finance Committee
Uncommittee
Come visit with people at SKUUF and make stuff with your hands. UnCommittee is for doing
something practical like knitting, stitching, whittling, or drawing — with friends! It’s a good way
to get to know people better, and you can finish a project that might be too repetitive to work on
alone. “No Idle Hands!” You might come to UnCommittee to get your sweater finished, and
along the way learn about a friend’s life. Or you might come to UnCommittee to talk, and just
bring some art as a side benefit.
UnCommittee is uncomplicated; come and make something! (Bring you own yarn and art
supplies.
For more information contact Virginia Miller at seabeans@roadrunner.com .
Virginia Miller
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Social Justice—
Community Outreach for November
The senior high youth group, led by Bob and Jane Clay, is busy with fundraising efforts for
their service trip to Nicaragua, planned for February 2015. They currently are selling fair trade,
shade-grown, whole bean coffee, from Nicaragua, for $12 per pound, with a portion going back to
Compas de Nicaragua, a non-profit organization begun in the early 1990’s and supported by
SKUUF members by donations and service trips in the past. The mission of Compas “is to
promote cultural exchange and improve lives through service trips and sustainable community
development work in urban and rural Nicaragua.” During this week-long trip through Compas de
Nicaragua, we will work on various projects, perhaps building chicken coops, backyard gardens, or
bio-gas systems, soy food preparation, in schools, and learn about Nicaraguan culture, history and
current living conditions, in both the urban and rural communities of Managua and La Paz. This
will be a powerful opportunity to build friendships, promote cultural exchanges, help improve the
lives of impoverished people, speak some (or more!) Spanish and take trips to volcanoes, lakes,
and the Pacific Ocean! I personally feel this will be a life-changing experience for all participants!
The youth group has several various fund-raising projects planned besides the coffee sales.
We are grateful to the Social Justice committee for choosing the group and this service trip as the
recipient for the November offering collection. Friday, November 21 and Sunday, November 23,
Will Ogmundson, pianist, is returning to SKUUF and promises to do two different concerts!
Watch for more information about this event! We will also be serving a delicious soup luncheon
in a few weeks and have appealing gift ideas to offer.
For more information about the youth activities and especially the service trip, please speak
with Jane or Bob during coffee hour on Sundays, call us, or better yet, ask the youth! (They are
very busy so we are usually easier to find!) Thank you in advance for your financial support to
make this service trip possible. We look forward to sharing our experiences with everyone in the
spring.
Jane Clay, co-advisor
Office Hours
The Reverend Dr. Judith Smith Valley is in her office Wednesday and Thursday by
appointment. Cell: 781-606-1813.
Meredith Flynn, Director of Religious Education, is in her office Thursday and Friday, 8:00 am
to Noon.
Fellowship Office is open Tuesday through Friday 9:00 am to 11:30 am
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Hospitality—Coffee Hour Schedule
The schedule for hosting coffee hour from November through June is below. You will
have help making coffee and setting up the room. You only need to provide some snacks and milk
and cream for the coffee and tea.
Call Elizabeth Becker at 591-3111 with any questions.
November 2
Mary Hazelton
Shonna Peron and family
November 9
Barbara Lambert
Jane Anderson
November 16
Amy MacDonald
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November 23
Anna Wilken
Jessica Fleming
November 30
Thanksgiving - Bring your leftovers
December 7
YOUTH GROUP SUDAY
December 14
Connie Maata
Marcia and Quentin Blaine
December 21
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December 24
Everyone brings food
December 28
No coffee hour
January 4
Cindy Spring
Brian and Linda Haskins
January 11
Andrea Sutherland
Mary Joyce
January 18
Pamplin family
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January 25
Alex Herr
Jessica Fleming
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February 1
Allison Estes-Brown
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February 8
Flynn family
Danni Simon and Barrie Sawyer
February 15
CHOIR
February 22
Barb Spike and Charlie
Barbara Ford and Carly and Austin
March 1
Crowell family
_________________
March 8
Louise Randall
_________________
March 15
Meredith and Stephen Flynn and family
Rachel Gauthier
March 22
Sage Herr
Shonna Perrin and family
March 29
Phyllis Rockwell and
Mitch Manseau
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April 5
Ted Vansant, Nancy Voorhis and Amanda
Marunowski family
April 12
Rodger Ellsworth and Eva Nagorka
Don Caldwell
April 19
Whitney Howarth and Sree
Joe Kelaghan and Thad DeFauw
April 26
Jamie Berube
Wendy Rowbotham
May 3
Jane and Bob Clay
Catherine and Tom Hahn
May 10
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May 17
ANNUAL MEETING
Governing Board
May 24
Selma and Coke Levin
Matt Crawford and Will Martin
May 31
Betty Nicholson
Bob and Helen Lindstrom
June 7
Cindy Spring
Chris and Ron Jansen
June 14
RE COOKOUT
June 21
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FLOWERS
The Flower Sign-up in the foyer is almost Empty!
Let’s each sign up for a Sunday and it will be filled! Flowers or a green plant are a great
way to honor an occasion or a special person.
Nancy Dowey
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Share a Book
It’s time to think of winter gifts, and the children in Managua are waiting for more books.
There are so few available in their community. The school doesn’t have a library, and most
families are limited to a Bible or a few magazines. The children near the Women in Action Center
benefit from the books we send, when they hear stories or when they drop by to browse the
shelves. Remember the magic of stories when you were a child?
You can help by donating money that will stock those shelves. Our youth will take the books
we buy when they travel in late February. All books are in Spanish of course, and we try to send a
variety of fiction and non fiction, especially those written by Latin American and Spanish authors.
You can donate in this tax year, or early in January if that works better for you. We can make
gift cards available if you want to make a donation in the name of a family member for the
holidays. Try to give us a week’s notice on the number of cards you will need. If you would like to
join the Share-a-book elves, see Margaret Salt for more information about how you can help. This
program will run through the month of January.
Margaret Salt
Newsletter Deadline
The deadline for the December Newsletter is Friday, November 21.
Please send all items, committee reports, notice of events and activities to Barbara Avery
at: bdavery@roadrunner.com, or call 745-8845.
Barbara Avery
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Circle Dinners Last Chance till Spring
Dear SKUUFERs,
There are two opportunities to join a Circle Dinner in November: Saturday evening
November 1 and Saturday evening November 8. There are still several places at each table for
guests but you must sign up. The lists and event details are on clipboards on the counter in the
SKUUF foyer.
Of course if anyone would like to host another dinner (or lunch or brunch) between now
and Thanksgiving we would welcome the opportunity to extend the season.
The tentative plan is to resume Circle Dinners in February (think severe Cabin Fever) and
carry on through May (think veggie/beef burgers on the barbie).
The hosts, hostesses and guests who joined the Revival have enjoyed the chance to create
new friendships and dine deliciously. Thanks to all who participated.
Mary Tierney & Paul Hazelton
for the Transition Team
Property Management
Time to Change the Key Codes
On Sunday November 9, the key codes to access the building and storage room will be
changed. Contact Barrie Sawyer to get the new numbers.
Securing the Admin Office
There is now a lock on the office door. Only authorized personal will have access keys.
Contact Barrie Sawyer if you think you should have a key.
Property/Management Looking for a Co-chair
Anyone interested in teaming up with Barrie Sawyer to help organize and participate in
keeping the building and grounds functional and attractive is encouraged to talk with Barrie.
Barrie Sawyer
Men’s Group
The men’s group will be meeting on the first and third Sundays of November, November 2
and 16, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in the upstairs conference room at SKUUF.
Bill Trought
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Wise Women in Training
Wise Women in Training is a women’s study group which meets to discuss issues related
to women and aging. Members share experiences, questions and concerns about improving their
lives while optimizing their happiness. Generally this group is recommended for any women over
fifty years of age but younger women are welcome. Questions may be researched and discussed
by various members.
Meetings are held on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month from 10:30 am to
noon in the upstairs Conference Room area at SKUUF. Please direct questions to Betty Ann
Trought, 786-9342,
or batrought@gmail.com.
Betty Ann Trought
SKUUF Fundraising that costs you no additional money!
The purchase of a Hannaford card to use for grocery shopping costs you no additional
money but helps SKUUF raise funds. SKUUF receives five percent of our total order in bonus
cards and when we sell these we have a clear profit. In addition, purchase of Hannaford gift cards
is always in good taste and you can use the SKUUF Hannaford program to purchase gift cards to
give as thoughtful gifts.
Remember to bring your checkbook and stop at the Hannaford Gift Card table after
Summer Services to pre-purchase your cards or purchase a bonus card. These cards can be used in
any Hannaford store regardless of location. See Betty Ann Trought, Janet Doner, Kathy Hillier or
anyone sitting at Card Table if you have any questions.
Betty Ann Trought
November Activities – 2014
Breakfast Club - Friday, November 7 at 8:30 am at the PSU dining hall on High Street in
Plymouth. Contact Deedie at cdkriebel@gmail.com for more information. Following our theme
of “join me in doing one of my favorite things,” Louise Randall is coordinating this month’s
activity - a tour of the Meredith Sculptures(see www.greatermeredithprogram.com and click on
Sculpture Walk). Breakfast will be at 8:30 am with the Sculpture Tour at 10:00 am in Meredith.
We will carpool as much as we can. The tour is for 10-12 people, but a second tour guide can be
added. Please contact Louise at randall60@myfairpoint.net as soon as possible so that plans can
be made.
Second Sunday Hike – Sunday, November 9. We leave from the SKUUF lower parking lot at
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noon. Basin-Cascades/Cascade Brook Trails. Join us for this 2-3.5 mile hike (your option),
mostly gentle hike in Franconia Notch. Up the Basin-Cascades Trail for 450 feet elevation gain
and one mile to view Kinsman Falls, then return or continue up the Cascade Brook Trail (AT) a
farther half-mile and 200 feet to the Kinsman Pond Trail; return either route. Further options
possible. Refreshments/dinner following. Contact mitch@newfoundfarm.org or Deedie to
register/receive updates.
Dinner and a Show – Friday, November 14 at 7:30 pm at Plymouth High School. Guys and
Dolls. A fly-by-night gambler attempts to woo a Salvation Army missioner for a $1,000 bet.
Meanwhile, a beleaguered showgirl tries to hook her fiancé of fourteen years, the founder of “the
oldest, established, permanent, floating crap game in New York.” Come see our own Xander
Browne in the lead role of Sky Masterson! Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door or at
downtown Plymouth merchants as of November 1. If you want to join us for dinner before the
show at the Italian Farmhouse Restaurant contact Deedie at cdkriebel@gmail.com.
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Wentworth Square Dance – Friday, November 7 from 8:00 – 10:30 pm. Old Wentworth Town
Hall. The price is $7 adults/$4 children/$15 families with no advance tickets required. So, join us
for some good, old fashioned, country fun! Musicians are welcome to join in on the stage. It is a
multi-generational event filled with lots of energy and enthusiasm. Folks of all ages and abilities
are encouraged to attend.
PSU Jazz Ensemble and Combo – Thursday, November 13 at 7:00 pm. The PSU Jazz Ensemble
and Combo perform a variety of jazz from classic to modern. Hanaway Theatre at the Silver
Center. $6 Adult/$4 Senior and Youth. Join Phyllis and Mitch as we experience current jazz. See
you there.
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Play Bridge
Thursday Afternoons at SKUUF
If you are a bridge player interested in the Thursday afternoon bridge game at Starr King
Fellowship, please see Anna Wilken.
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About Membership in Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
What it Means to be a Member
Membership is open to all individuals sixteen years and older regardless of race, creed,
national origin, gender or sexual orientation who are in harmony with the visions, goals and
principles of Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship.
You are invited to become a member by participating in a Path to Membership orientation
or by meeting with the Minister to review the benefits and responsibilities of membership. All new
members sign the official Membership Record book witnessed by the Minister or a Membership
Committee Chair.
Members are entitled to the services of the Minister and the use of the sanctuary for Rites
of Passage (weddings, dedications, memorial services, etc.) at no cost. Members are eligible to
serve in elected officer positions and serve as committee chairs. Members have the privilege of full
voting rights.
Membership is maintained by active participation in the Fellowship, by supporting the
annual Stewardship Drive and/or contributing service toward the Fellowship.
What it Means to be a Friend
A Friend of SKUUF is an individual in harmony with the visions, goals and principles of
SKUUF who chooses not to sign the Membership Record Book. A Friend may participate in any
and all Fellowship activities but does not receive Rites of Passage services without a fee, is not
eligible to vote or serve as an elected officer or committee chair.
For More Information About Membership
If you are considering becoming a Member of our Fellowship, desire more information
about Path to Membership Orientation or would like to speak with the Minister please contact
Cindy Spring or Mary Tierney, co-chairs.
Mission Statement
Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship is a multigenerational, welcoming congregation
where different beliefs come together in common covenant. We work together in our fellowship,
our community, and our world to nurture justice, respect, and love.
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Starr King Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
PO Box 337
Plymouth, New Hampshire 03264
Interim Minister: Rev. Judy Smith Valley
Office Administrator: Stew Weldon
admin@starrkingfellowship.org
Office: (603) 536-8908
Website—www.starrkingfellowship.org
Governing Board
Pres.: Danni Simon
Vice Pres.: Susan Jacobs
Treasurer: Bob Clay
Secretary: Olivia Saunders
Trustees:
Bill Trought
Darcy Hoffman
Allison Estes-Browne