Worship Service
Sunday, May 20, 2012
9:00 a.m. Only followed by Annual Meeting

"Saying Goodbye"

Rev. Lee Bluemel leading

This Sunday, 10:15, North Parish Annual Meeting
We NEED A QUORUM of members in order to conduct the Annual Meeting.
Please make every effort to be here, so we can conduct the business of the meeting. Thank you!

Part of religion has to do with facing our mortality and that of those we love. As we approach Memorial Day this year, so many of us have faced losses (since the summer, 21 individuals and their families have lost a parent/grandparent; three individuals and their families a sibling; one of us a child.) These experiences can deeply influence us, sometimes change us. They can affirm or challenge our theology. How do we feel- and what do we do- about the rituals of saying goodbye? What do we do when “memorial day” comes every day, due to the loss of a loved one? Returning from her UU ministers’ study group, Rev. Bluemel will offer some thoughts as we gently reflect on these things.

Music: Music by Linda Sharar, singer songwriter and North Parish member

Children and Youth: Children and Youth: On Sunday morning, there will be RE programming only at the 9:00 hour. After the conclusion of the 9:00 service, we will be providing child care and nursery care during the annual meeting. There will be no regular Junior Youth Group programming, although junior youth are welcome to attend Annual Meeting childcare and help with the younger kids. There will be no Senior Youth Group meeting this Sunday. Next meeting time TBD and coming soon!

Green Sanctuary Effort: Carpool, ride bikes, walk to church if you can; parking will be at a premium as there is the annual Sheep Shearing Festival on the North Andover Common 10:00 am – 4:00 pm!