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First Thursdays in the Chapel,
September 5, 6 p.m.
We are continuing our First Thursday chapel series from last year. On the First Thursday of each month, come to a simple time of contemplation and renewal in our chapel space. Featuring gentle music from different genres, poetry, spiritual readings from multiple religions and philosophies, and gentle meditative practices, First Thursdays are an opportunity to simply be, to relax, breathe, and take the time to let our busy lives catch up with us.
Join us to experience the calm of Thursday nights at the Unitarian Society of Hartford. First Thursdays are free and open to all. No RSVP is needed.
Our First Thursdays start at 6 pm and finish around 6:40-7:00.
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First Friday Hangout and Discussion
(formerly First Tuesdays)
Friday, September 6, 10:30 a.m. – noon
Every first Friday of the month, in our library and simultaneously on Zoom, Rev. Bob hosts a time when anyone can drop in to talk about life, the universe, and everything. We begin our time with a check-in, where anyone around the Zoom room can share whatever they like about the past week. Then, we delve into our topic. Everyone is welcome to share, but no one is required to.
Here is the schedule (topics subject to change based on circumstance and whimsy):
September 6: Finding peace in an exhausting world - how to live in the 24-hour news/spin cycle.
October 4: The Flaming Chalice, and other symbols of hope.
November 1: Forgiveness. What does it mean to forgive someone? What does it mean to be forgiven?
December 6: Winter Show and Tell (you are invited to bring an object that has something to do with winter for you –can be holidays, snow, whatever you like).
Newcomers always welcome; stop by whenever you like!
Can't make it in person? Join us via Zoom here
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Disability Support Group — September 7
This group meets online on the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. The Zoom link is sent a few days prior to the meeting. In this group, participants discuss the challenges of physical disability (chronic illness, chronic pain, impaired senses, impaired mobility) and emotional pain (loss, mental illness), and the stresses of caretaking a loved one. What is said in the group stays in the group. To confirm summer scheduling, please Email Gloria Bent or call 860-904-7768.
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USH Book Club's 2024/25 Reading List
The Book Club meets from 2:30 - 4 p.m. on the second Thursday of each month, September through June, either on Zoom or occasionally as a hybrid meeting. If you would like to participate in a discussion of the book and related issues, please contact Ginny Allen at fiddlenurse1@gmail.com. An email with the Zoom link will be sent to you a day or two before the meeting.
Book Selections for 2024/2025
September 12, 2024: A Fine Balance by Rohinton Mistry
October 10: State of Terror by Louise Penney with Hillary Rodham Clinton
November 14: The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon
December 12: Mad Honey by Jodi Pecoult with Jennifer Finney Boylan
January 9, 2025: Heart-Treasure for the Mother of the World by Robert Janis
February 13: Killers of the Flower Moon: The Osage Murders and the Birth of the FBI by David Grann
March 13: Tom Lake by Anne Patchett
April 10: Trust by Herman Diaz
May 8: Ethan Frome by Edith Wharton
June 12: The Women by Kristen Hannah
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Magdalene Circle Saturday, September 14
in the Meditation Sanctuary 2 - 5 p.m.
Join us as we explore the Divine Feminine principle with particular attention to the historical, archetypal, and spiritual Mary Magdalene. We look at ancient and modern material as well as practices we can integrate into our daily lives to expand Love of ourselves and each other. If you are interested in participating in this group please contact Lisa Burch before attendance for orientation. A free-will donation is requested, to be directed to USH.
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Saturday Sing-Along
September 21, 2 – 5 p.m.
Join us at the next Meeting House Sing-Along. Song sheets and some loaner copies of Rise Up Singing or Rise Again are available.
Come early or come late, whatever fits your schedule. Some of us bring snacks, but that is not required (or organized). If the weather is good, we meet outside around to the right of the building, in the Memorial Garden. Contact: Fred Louis or Ed Savage for more information.
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During August, the following gatherings/events
are on summer break:
USH Book Club
Men's Group
Spirit Life
Hangouts with Rev. Bob
First Thursdays in the Chapel
Gentle Yoga
Pizza and Movie Night
Lunch Bunch
30s – 40s Group
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