September Services

September services will take place online on Zoom

and in-person in the sanctuary at 10:30 a.m.

September 3rd - Labor Day Weekend - No Service

September 10th - Ingathering Water Service - Rev. Caro Barschow

Each time we gather, we gather anew. Ingathering service is a recommitment to our community and an acknowledgement of what has changed us in the summer months. We reconvene at this end of summer, pouring water - symbolizing the vibrant energy of the summer season - into one vessel. Come share in this ritual and come share in this community, as we prepare ourselves for the turn of season and deepening into church life. If you wish, you may bring a container of water from home or travel.

September 17th - Deep Breath - Rev. Caro Barschow

Welcoming breath into the body anchors contemplative and transformative practices across religions. Medical research indicates focused breathing lowers an individual’s stress and improves overall health. What happens when people breathe together? This service explores how breath can deepen our relationships.

September 24th - Welcoming Guest Minister - Rev. Dr. Danielle Di Bona

To attend the Sunday services via Zoom,

please go to the Northshore Church website nsuu.org

& click on "Join Service."

Sunday Strolls

Now that I have freed up my NSUU duties a bit, I would like to start Sunday Strolls on September 10 and run them until Thanksgiving. I need volunteers to lead the walks and I am reaching out to you folks first.

Stroll Leaders:

·      Pick a favorite place – especially one you’ve been to recently - to go for a 1½-2 hour stroll.

·      Pick a meeting place.

·      Consider parking, bugs, path smoothness, grades, water hazards,

·      Establish whether there are parking restrictions,

·      Establish dog-friendliness of the place,

·      Work with the me to get the information out to the congregation.

So, please contact me at bobferris1949@gmail.com or by calling him at 978-660-7437 if you would like to lead a stroll or if you know others to whom I should reach out.  

Hal Morse will be coordinating the potluck and welcoming reception by the congregation for both Caro and Ethan on Sunday, Sept. 17 at 11:30 AM.  If you would like to volunteer with set-up and clean-up, please reply to HalMorse7@msn.com

Danvers Citizens Academy

Join Rev. Caro to take part in Danvers Citizens Academy, a 10-week, up close view of local government - get to know town service department leaders, go on field trips around town and connect with neighbors. A great way for church members to build personal relationships in Danvers, and understand community needs that can inform our outreach and social action work. The Citizens Academy meets Thursday evenings starting Sept 14th. Applications are due ASAP. Intended for Danvers residents, but open to non-residents. Childcare is available. Accessible meeting spaces. For more info and a link to the application form, go to https://www.danversma.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=119

Minister’s Schedule

Office hours for September will be by appointment, on Tuesday and Wednesdays. If you’d like to meet with Rev. Caro, please email or phone to set up a time. Email: rev.barschow@gmail.com Phone: 978-473-7980

Rev. Caro will be taking time off 8/27-9/3. Rev. Caro will be available for pastoral emergencies during this time. For assistance with other matters, please be in touch with the Church Administrator Nancy Paskowski (nsuu@verizon.net), Board Chair Susan Haas (Susanann1812@yahoo.com) or a member of the Caring Team - Barbara Reeder, Chair (barabaraellenroth@gmail.com).

Social Action

Operation Troop Support

Operation Troop Support need our help, in particular for an early September shipment.

The following items are needed:

White crew socks for men and women, small toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream in non-aerosol containers, razors, small Kleenex, cotton swabs, toothpaste, toothbrushes). Food items in individual servings such as cup of soup, mac and cheese, applesauce, cans of deviled ham, chicken salad, tuna salad. Also playing cards, puzzle books and snacks such as cookies, crackers nuts, beef jerky, pretzels, etc.

These items can be placed in the basket in fellowship hall. Barbara Haight will take these items to the Director of Operation Troop Support. 

Any questions: Call Barbara at: 978-729-5422.

Save the date - it's nearly time!

Our 8th annual 100-Mile Potluck Picnic will be held at the church, 323 Locust St, Danvers, on Saturday Sept. 23 at 5 p.m. Bring food and drink sourced from within 100 miles of Danvers (more or less), and we'll have a delicious and fascinating experience. Plus, jolly company.