Upcoming Events & Activities
Musician Jim Scott brings his songs and images in "The Year to Save the Earth" to Chatham
Composer, guitarist and singer Jim Scott takes to the stage in Chatham for a multimedia presentation called "The Year to Save the Earth" on Sunday afternoon September 1 at 1 pm at the UU Meeting House. Mixing powerful songs and beautiful projected images, “The Year to Save the Earth” takes us from grieving to celebration and from protest to positive vision for the planet - along with some fun.
Scott’s lyrical melodies and outspoken poetry celebrate what’s beautiful, amazing, and fragile about our Earth. Facing the urgency of the environmental crisis, this musical and visual experience challenges us to feel, to learn and to act.
Formerly a member of the Grammy winning Paul Winter consort, Scott composed their celebrated Missa Gaia/Earth Mass and sang their anthem song Common Ground. He was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant to create and present this multimedia concert, combining hard reality with a note of optimism, including many invitations to join in the singing. A long-time friend of folk icon Pete Seeger, Scott credits Seeger with influencing his musical career choices. Seeger in turn called Scott "Some kind of a magician." Paul Winter said of his colleague: "His music sings of the life spirit.”
Scott has toured the world, recorded nine CDs of original music and published a growing line of choral works. Jim also compiled the Earth and Spirit Songbook, an anthology of 110 songs of earth by many contemporary composers.
The UU Meeting House is located at 819 Main Street Chatham. A donation of $20 is suggested.
Link to Jim's YouTube channel:
Osprey Point Gathering
Monday, September 9th at 5 PM
Open to all women connected to the Meeting House.
We meet at Osprey Point monthly on select Monday evenings at 5 PM for an hour or so (before the bugs arrive!). Osprey Point is a beautiful, peaceful place. Bring your lawn chair, dinner, or snack, and join new and long-time friends. Call Sue B. for more information/directions. A reminder email will be sent a few days ahead, so it would be good to email Sue that you plan to come (ralphb1234@cs.com)
Photo by Danielle Jeanloz
UUMH Monthly Book Club
The 3rd Monday at 10:00 AM, September 16th
A pause for the Summer: To resume in September
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The September book will be "The Weekend" by Charlotte Wood.
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:
Ordinary Grace by William Krueger, Blue Latitudes by Tony Horwitz, Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson, The Mitford Affair, by Marie Benedict, Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk, Hang the Moon by Jeanette Walls, Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai, The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts
Photo by Laura Kapfer on Unsplash
MUUGS
Men's Unitarian Universalist Group Social
Thursday, September 19th 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!
Photo by Nathan Dumlao on Unsplash
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Visit the UUMH Thrift Shop!
Find Your Next Treasure
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Regular hours: Mon - Fri, 10 - 3 PM, Donations accepted during business hours.
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We welcome donations including kitchen items, glassware, summer clothing, jewelry, and small furniture.
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Thank you to Mary and all the worker bees who make it a success!
Any questions? Please email Mary at: marypmac@comcast.net
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.
"Songs for a Weary World"
at the UU Meeting House in Chatham
The concert was well attended on August 14 and thoroughly enjoyed by attendees. Proceeds will support the work of the UU Meeting House in Chatham.
Thank you to Pavia and all who participated.
Photo by Susan Patterson
Photo by Beth Avery
"Tree of Hope" Community Initiative
We invite you to visit the "Tree of Hope" on our front lawn, 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 and blessed by Rev. Tracy on Saturday, December 30th. Thank you to all who participated.
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.
