Saturday, November 21st

9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Arlington Street Church Supper

November 13, December 4, and January 8

Join us as we travel to Boston to help serve dinner to those in need. We will leave UCCB at 3:45 p.m., and return by 9:00 p.m. Those who have done this in the past will tell you it is a powerful experience to interact with the guests who attend this dinner. The Supper program is well-organized and very rewarding. A reminder and details will come via email and Facebook each month.

Newcomer and Refresher Sessions

Would you like to meet with others to explore where you are at in your faith journey? How about digging into the question of how you already are or might see yourself engaged in ministry using your unique gifts and talents in your day-to-day life? Would you like to know more about the history of this particular church as well as the activities and beliefs of the United Church of Christ? Whether you are a newcomer to the church, or a member who wanted to attend the laity empowerment sessions of the past two years, or someone who has come to the UCC from a different tradition, there is something here for you to explore. All sessions will be held after church from 10:45-12:00.

Sunday, November 15^th - “Awakening the Minister Within”

Sunday, November 22^nd - “Weekday Ministries”

Sunday, December 6^th - Boxborough History and What is the UCC?

Those who are new to the church and would like to become members are invited to join on Sunday, December 13^th.

Bereavement Support Group

Have you recently lost a loved one or are still hurting from a loss that occurred some time ago? Come and share stories about your love one, explore helpful insights and tools that might help you on your journey through grief in a supportive and confidential atmosphere.

The group will meet on Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. on the following days:  11/12; 12/2.

If you have any questions, please contact Ute at ute.molitor@comcast.net or 978-263-7387.

Acton Food Pantry Support

On Sunday, November 29th members of our church will be helping to sort and shelve food at the Acton Food Pantry.  In advance of this sorting date, we once again will be having a food drive to collect donations to bring with us that day.  Each Sunday in November we'll be providing opportunities for you to contribute items.  

Items most in need are: Baking Mixes, Canned Tomato Products, Canned Vegetables, Hearty Soups, Sardines, Rice Pilaf, Diapers, White Rice and Canned Fruit.  Please avoid glass containers for safety.  Please see the following web-site or more information about the pantry and to see updated lists of their needs throughout the month:  http://www.actoncommunitysupper.org/acton-food-pantry.htm

Please contact Kellie Senghas (ksenghas@msn.com or 978-263-5508) for pick-up arrangements or to join the sorting effort.  Thank you! 

Date      Time         Event                        Place

11/22     10:45 AM     Newcomer Session          Sanctuary

11/29      TBD           Acton Food Pantry           Acton

12/2        2:00 PM      Bereavement Group         Old Sanctuary

12/4        3:45 PM      Arlington Street Supper    Boston 

12/6       10:45 AM     Newcomer Session          Sanctuary

1/8         3:45 PM      Arlington Street Supper     Boston

1/22-24   TBD            Winter Weekend              Purity Spring

Extending Thanksgiving Beyond November

Date: Four Thursday evenings this winter:
           January 14 and 28, February 11 and 25

Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Despite many scripture verses that encourage and instruct us to be thankful, we tend to notice what is wrong more than we see what is right.  Your perspective determines the quality of your life and your relationships. This will be a thought-provoking and practical four-session workshop. Through discussion, reading, writing, audiovisuals and fun exercises you will build new "appreciation muscles". By learning to focus your attention on the blessings in your life, your joy will increase and your relationships improve.

Andy Migner, M.S.W. , will be leading this workshop. Led by the spirit to live a grateful life, she loves to share what she is learning with others. This workshop was inspired by the Talent Parable Project. The cost of the workshop is $50. The proceeds will go to the youth mission trip. 

Register by contacting Andy Migner, directly or by phone or email: andy@mayallbepeaceful.com/978-635-9847.

Weekend at Purity Spring Resort

Jan 22-24, 2009

     Come join us for some winter fun with a touch of spiritual community in New Hampshire.  We have reserved our own building  for this special weekend at Purity Spring Resort. There are 8 very large rooms (sleeps up to 9) reserved for our group so please consider bringing friends or family with you to enjoy the weekend.  If you are interested in participating, please send a deposit check of $50 per person in your party to the church office by December 15^th.  Also, please use the following link to sign up and to let us know you are coming www.mysignup.com/winter .

1. Purity Spring Resort is located at 1251 Eaton Road in East Madison, NH. Their phone is

800‐373‐3754 and the web site is www.purityspring.com.

2. The King Pine Ski Area is located at the resort. The King Pine web site is www.kingpine.com. All cross country skiing, ice skating, tubing, sleigh rides, fitness facility, indoor pool, etc. are also

located on site.

3. East Madison is 129 miles or 2 hours and 36 minutes from our Boxborough UCC Church.

The cost for the two days and two nights for planning purposes is $215-$265 per adult and $100 per child (4‐12 years old).  The adult fees go down as the number of adults per room increases.  Children under 4 stay free.  This price includes 6 meals (Friday dinner thru Sunday lunch), 9% NH meal and room tax, and meal and room gratuities. The price also includes use of the fitness facility, pool, and ice skating rink. Skiing and tubing is not included.

4. Teens in the 9‐12th grades are welcome without their parents. We expect to have youth group chaperones for the teens at approximately 1 adult to 2 or 3 teens.

5. We will all be located in the Osceola Lodge. Each room is equipped with a queen bed, twin bed, and 3 bunk beds.  There is one small room with 2 twin beds.