BERNARDSTON UNITARIAN CHURCH
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A UUA Congregation in the historic 1739 First Meetinghouse welcoming people of all faiths and children! Served by Rev. Albert Ciarcia, and Rev Steve Wilson Coffee at 11:00 ~ Service at 11:30 First and Fourth Sundays : Special programs Second Sundays Rev. Al Ciarcia Third Sundays Rev. Steve Wilson Music: Lynne Walker |
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Sunday Mornings-
Coffee at 11:00, Service at 11:30
Friday, June 7th
we host the
Deerfield Valley Art Association for a pot luck picnic. Meeting
at 4:30, pot luck picnic at 5:30. Meetinghouse Artists talk
about their work.
June 9, 2013 11:30
Rev. Steve Wilson has arranged to have
lay pastor Grady Deaton speak on “The Drama of Family” Managing Relations with those nearest and Dearest.
June 16, 2013
Beverly
Phelps will lead the service. Topic: The Guinope Honduras
Children’s Project update. This is a heart warming
program of which we and the other local churches are participants.
The collection will go to this wonderful project with our continuing
commitment.
June 23, 2013
A Still Life Oil
PaintingWorkshop with Genevieve Abate. 11:30-4:30 $40
fee contact Annette to register- limit 10 Genevieve is well
schooled in the old masters tradition and will help you achieve those
techniques. This is a hands-on workshop.
June 30, 2013
Rev. Steve Wilson. Topic: “What Makes Us Tick”
What
Makes Us Tick asks and answers the question of what really drives us.
Beyond and behind why we do things. This sermon based on the book by
Australian social commentator Hugh Mackay asks, then reveals, and
most importantly invites each of us what this tool might reveal.
VOTE JUNE 25!
Don’t
be part of the apathy statistic. The balance of power in
Congress is important! The June 25th election determines
who will represent Massachusetts in the Senate. Markey and
Gomez vie for Kerry’s seat. Get informed and Please
Vote!
Continuing thoughts
and prayers to Rev. Al Ciarcia and Jane Ciarcia. We miss you!
Address for sending cards and messages of love and support is 119
Angel Drive Apt. D, Waterbury, CT 06708
It's time for a Women's Group gathering. Any ideas for a focus or anyone willing to host?
Call Annette at 413-330-0807
Jiminy Cricket~
"Don't forget to participate asap in the current National dialogues that will shape our immediate future:Filibuster reform: Elizabeth Warren website and Gun safety reforms at Obama or Whitehouse websites. Whatever you believe, participation in our democracy and feedback to our representatives and leaders is essential!"
Call 648-9574 for information or if you need to carpool to come to church or events.
Rev. Al and Jane Ciarcia's address for sending cards and messages of love and support is
119 Angel Drive, Apt. D, Waterbury, CT 06708-125
Contact Rev. Steve Wilson if you have a pastoral need or would like a visit.- 617-852-2292
Recent Events!

No Pipeline through New England!
Climate Rally - 10:30 on the Meetinghouse steps.
Sunday February 17th in solidarity with the DC Rally and 350.org

DVAA & our Meetinghouse Artists getting a special tour with Sen. Stan Rosenberg
Experience
Unitarian Warmth
There's
always something
happening at
the
Bernardston Unitarian Church
Past Events!

Happy time on the church steps watching the parade!
"Sense of Place" Celebration. Sept. 22, Story telling, meetinghouse tours, parade float and artist reception

Thanks to every one who helped with the Cabaret to benefit Franklin County flood
victims and the Guinoppe Honduras Project!!! It was a great success!!!
The "SHELTER: Dreams of Home Event" included a
panel of professionals speaking about housing, getting a home, keeping
a home and related issues.
The Art Exhibition accompanying a free community event held May 14,
2011 from 11am-8pm.
The subject of the exhibition was "HOME" and all that the word evokes
in our hearts, minds, and senses.
The Opening Reception to celebrate the artists held from 3-5 pm on the
14th followed by The Walter Mittys Band from 5- 8pm.

GREAT
SPRING WATER EVENT!
thanks
to all who participated!
Click Here
Spring Water Event 2009 for the photo page.

Keynote speaker Daniel Esty
author of "Green to Gold"
Yale Professor and advisor to Pres. Obama

Al
and Jane
Photos
of Al's 15 years with the Bernardston Unitarians celebration!

Eric Wasileski and Steve Wilson
Australian
Send-off for Rev. Steve Wilson
Party Pictures
Thanks to
David
Korten
Stay tuned for special events.

Calendar
Photos
Links
Find
Us - Directions
Poetry
by Nick Fleck
A
history of the church
from the
1600's
Minister's
page
Honoring
our Elders Over Eighty
E-mail
Bernardston
Unitarian
Declaration of Fellowship:
We unite to affirm
that love is the spirit of this church
and service it's mission.
This is our great covenant:
To dwell together in peace,
To seek knowledge in freedom,
To give service to humanity.