Unitarian Universalist Meeting House of Chatham
819 Main Street Chatham, MA
Sunday Services at 10:30 AM - in the Sanctuary and on Zoom
Upcoming Events & Activities
MUUGS
Men's Unitarian Universalist Group Social
Thursday, January 16th at 11:30 AM
Let's meet at the 400 East Restaurant, East Harwich for a cordial, stimulating, friendly, and thought-provoking social get-together!
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LADIES’ LUNCH
Tuesday, January 28 at 11:30 AM
Let’s gather on Tuesday, January 28 from 11:30 AM - 2 PM at the 400 East in East Harwich and continue to gather every 4th Tuesday of the month through March. Please come for all or some of the time; to eat lunch or visit. Watch for the location in the weekly bulletin. Please let Linda Jean know if you will attend by contacting her: in person, text, or by email.
Hope to see you.
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CAREGIVERS GROUP
Saturday, January 25 at 9:00 AM
The next meeting of the Caregivers’ Support Group will be on Saturday, January 25 at 9:00 AM. For anyone who is feeling the weight of caring for a loved one, be it local, at a distance, or if you are just feeling overwhelmed with feelings, please join Rev. Chris and others to share. Let Chris know you are coming – or just arrive. All are welcome. If you let Chris know, he would be happy to set up a Zoom connection for you.
Email him at revchrisuumh@gmail.com.
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UUMH Monthly Book Club
The 3rd Monday at 10:00 AM -
January 20th & February 17th & March 17 & April 21
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January's Book: Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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February's Book: My Antonia by Willa Cather
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March's: The Soul of an Octopus by Sy Montgomery
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April's: Colonization and the Wampanoag Story by Linda Coombs
The club meets on the third Monday of each month (except June, July, and August) at Park Place, 912 Main Street Chatham, MA. Each participant chooses a book for the group and then leads the discussion. Over the years, the group has read various fiction, nonfiction, and memoirs. This exceptional opportunity to get together and enjoy great conversation is a favorite time for the group. All are welcome!
For information, contact Gail Eldridge: Gail.eldredge@gmail.com
Some recent books:
Remarkably Brilliant Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt, Grandma Gatewood’s Walk by Ben Montgomery, Ordinary Grace by William Krueger, Blue Latitudes by Tony Horwitz, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk, Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts
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"Tree of Hope" Community Initiative
We invite you to visit the "Tree of Hope" on the side lawn of the UU Meeting House, Main Street, Chatham. It is a place to seek comfort and share messages of loving kindness. Chatham resident Vangie Collins and several volunteers initiated the idea for this dedicated community space. The community can leave tokens and expressions of hope including kindness rocks, ornaments, or heartfelt thoughts and prayers. The newly decorated tree was introduced with messages of hope. Thank you to all who participated.
Meditation Group (Zoom)
Weekly on Saturdays at 9:30 AM
“Our body talks to us in Feelings and Sensations.
Meditation Practice is taking time out to listen.”
Join our weekly Meditation Group.
The UU Meditation group meets on Zoom at 9:30 every Saturday morning.
Click on the link below to join the session. With Zoom, you can tune in from any location!
This link will be used for each Saturday meeting from 9:30 - 10:30 AM.
Email Nancy Fields with questions: nefields42@gmail.com
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Join Zoom Meeting: HERE
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Meeting ID: 937 1731 3258
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Password 040260
"Breathe with Joan"
Joan Konopka taught so many of us to slow down and savor the moment through meditation. We celebrate her life, her memory, and her spirit within us. Enjoy this 3-minute meditation practice which one of her students and friends, Dana McCoy, captured and shared with us. Click here.
"Joanisms"
Inspiring thoughts by Joan shared with her many friends and followers, read by the Unitarian Meeting House of Chatham Meditation Group. In Memory of Joan Konopka. Produced by Dana McCoy. Click here.
UUMH Thrift Shop: Gratitude
Though the Thrift Shop had to close three weeks early, it was, nevertheless, a SPECTACULAR season. Thanks to all the hard-working and friendly volunteers, and the many donors of awesome merchandise, the Thrift Shop finished the season with slightly over $50,000!
Mary Parsons, as she has for several years, guided and encouraged us through a fun and profitable summer. Pam Ebeling will be taking over the reins next summer, and she has some great ideas as well. So, see you all in May.
And a note from Mary herself: "I would like to thank Pam Ebeling and Evan Howard, Kathy and Jon Nye, Liz and Dave Van Wye, Deb and Joe Zahka, Carol Lewis and Deb Tenney for all their help when the Thrift Shop Flooded. We certainly couldn’t have done it without you. And my thanks to everyone who made the summer such a success." Mary
Small Group Gatherings
Join one of our small groups to build connections and to support and encourage each other in spiritual growth. Groups of 8 – 10 persons meet once or several times a month, morning, afternoon, or evening to encourage sharing and discussion of various topics. Discussion topics have included: right and wrong, humor, racism, fear, friendship, and spirituality. Anyone interested in joining a group may speak with the minister.
