The Religious Society of Bell Street Chapel

Mid Year Meeting

cwelch — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 02:17:31 +0000

The Mid Year Meeting of Bell Street Chapel will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 at 11:30 in Eddy Hall.

The purpose of this meeting is to let all members and friends know what has been happening at Bell Street since the Annual Meeting in June, to review the state of Bell Street finances, and to discuss those matters that come before the meeting.

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Inclement Weather Notice

cwelch — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 22:39:28 +0000

Do to the possibility of inclement weather this evening (January 19), the Death and Loss Reading Group will not be meeting tonight.

Adult Religious Education for 2012

cwelch — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 10:42:23 +0000

Simply Pray: A Modern Spiritual Practice to Deepen Your Life

Session Dates: February 19, March 4, March 11, March 25

Sessions begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Parish House

Articulating Your UU Faith

Session Dates: April 29, May 6, May 13, May 20, June 3

Sessions begin at 12:15 p.m. in the Parish House

Committee Fair

cwelch — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:13:40 +0000

Sunday, January 22, 2012: Have you made a New Year’s Resolution to learn more about how Bell Street works? Come to the Committee Fair after church on January 22. Ask questions. Find out what keeps Bell Street going.

Guest at Your Table

cwelch — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 22:19:26 +0000

Guest at your Table boxes for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee can be returned to Bell Street on Christmas Eve or January 15th, Martin Luther King Sunday. Through a combination of advocacy, education, and partnerships with grassroots organizations, UUSC promotes economic rights, advances environmental justice, defends civil liberties, and preserves the rights of people in times of humanitarian crisis. Please convert the money into a check made out to Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. Membership gifts of $100 or more are eligible to be matched dollar-for-dollar by the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock in Manhasset, N.Y. You can also donate online at http://www.uusc.org/guest.

Pulpit Poinsettias

cwelch — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 22:35:46 +0000

Soon our halls will be decked for the holidays. That is, our sanctuary will be decorated. We would like to place live Poinsettia plants in front of the pulpit and would like to offer to place a plant in memory of your loved one. You are asked to offer the name of your loved one and a $15 donation to purchase the plant. Your offering and the name of your loved one will be printed in the order of service for the month of December. Should you wish to remain anonymous it will be arranged. Simply email Rev. CJ at cjmcgregor@prodigy.net with your request or place your donation and name in the offering clearly marked that it is for a plant and a plant will be placed. We’d like to collect your donation and information by December 10th.

Christmas Eve Service

cwelch — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:22:12 +0000

Rev. CJ McGregor

The seasonal significance of the winter solstice is in the reversal of the gradual lengthening of nights and shortening of days. The interpretation of the event has varied from culture to culture, but most cultures have held a recognition of rebirth, involving festivals, gatherings, rituals or other celebrations.

Yule Service

cwelch — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 12:21:00 +0000

Rev. CJ McGregor

Solo Piano Recital

cwelch — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:52:33 +0000

On Saturday, November 5, at 2p.m., Bell Street Chapel will host an extraordinary pianist, Ilya Kazantsev, who will generously share his talent in a solo piano recital. Donations are welcome.

Day of the Dead

cwelch — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:05:47 +0000

On Sunday, Oct. 30, help us celebrate Day of the Dead by making sugar skulls before the service. Materials will be in the shell room for you to decorate your own sugar skull to place on our altar that morning. There will also be a Halloween party after coffee hour on Oct. 30. Come celebrate with snacks, games and spooky fun. Costumes welcome!