Sunday, March 16, 2008 - 10:30 AM

Rev. Tim Kutzmark
”Shame, Scandal and Scam!”
Commitment Sunday Celebration

Two months ago, Rev. Tim was eating at a restaurant in New York City.  He looked out the window to see TV reporters, broadcast vans, lights, and cameras clogging the sidewalk.  Next door, something had happened, something not very nice.  How far will we go to get what we want?  Who and what will we sacrifice to make ends meet?  Also, today, back by popular demand, will be Rev. Tim’s special appearance as Dr Seuss’s “The Cat in the Hat,” with his Seuss-themed “Time For All Ages” story.  Today is Commitment Sunday, so please bring your completed pledge cards and “Active Voice” volunteer-sign-up-sheets to the service.  And everyone—young and old and in between—brand new faces and long-timers—is invited to join us for our celebratory luncheon after the service.  Just bring yourself and your appetite.  It’s our way of saying “thank you” for sharing your gifts with our church community.

Friday, March 21 2008 – Special Time:  7:30 PM

Rev. Tim Kutzmark
“Good Friday Service”

Jesus’ call to radical inclusiveness led the power structures of his day to crush him.  Now, he is remembered for beginning a revolution of the heart. Join Rev. Tim for this special ritual-based, interactive service of story, song and prayer.  This service is appropriate for young and old alike, and inclusive for people of any faith perspective.  Special music provided by Roald Wilson.

Sunday, March 23, 2008

Rev. Tim Kutzmark
Intergenerational Easter Sunday Service
TWO SERVICES:  9:00 AM & 10:45 AM

Join us as we celebrate the renewing power of resurrection in many forms.  Come for connection, come for community, come to claim the promise of this new day. Please note, there will be two services this morning: 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM.  The UUCR Adult Choir will sing at both services, offering “Gloria” by Antonio Vivaldi and “Hallelujah, Amen” by George Frederick Handel.  Rev. Tim will also offer an engaging “Time For All Ages” for young and old alike! There will be an Easter Egg hunt for the kids after each service.

REV. TIM ’S SERMONS AVAILABLE

Copies of all Rev. Tim's most current sermons are now available in the Atrium of Fellowship Hall and on the UUCR website, including "Comfort Food For the Soul"  and "Who Really Killed Jesus?" 

QUIET SPACE

As part of the Sanctuary construction our narthex sound system has been restored. We now have a quiet area that restless people and their children may sit in and listen to the service without feeling they are disturbing others. Sit on the comfortable chairs or crawl on the carpet, we are just happy to have you with us.

Commitment Sunday

This is just a friendly reminder from your 2008 Pledge Committee that this Sunday, March 16, is Commitment Sunday.  It is a UUCR tradition for members and friends to bring their pledge cards to the Sunday service and to stay for the Luncheon which follows immediately after the service.

We are looking for soup cooks, salad makers, and bakers for our Commitment Sunday luncheon, which will follow the service on Sunday, March 16.  Can you help?  What?  You are sick of cooking?  What's that? You still want to help? Perfect.  We also need prep people to set up, servers during the luncheon, and clean-up folks.  If you can help, please contact Denise Conry (978 664-6563 ). Thank you!

EASTER FLOWERS – DO NOT DELAY – CALL ROSEMARY TODAY!

The plant order is due into the green house this coming Friday, March 14.  Plant prices are extremely reasonable this year at $12 per plant!  Won't you consider helping to beautify our Sanctuary by choosing to purchase an Easter Lily, a Tulip, or a Daffodil plant(s)?  The flowers will decorate the Sanctuary for both the 9:00 a.m. and the 10:45 a.m. Intergenerational Easter Services. You may take your plant home after the second morning service on Sunday March 23rd!   We are also asking for plant dedications, in memory of or in celebration of a loved one.  Please contact Rosemary in the Church Office (781-944-0404) if you wish to order.

WHERE IS THE SUNDAY NEWS?

The office in concert with the Green Sanctuary Committee is now placing our weekly Sunday News in baskets or tables as you enter for worship.  Effective Sunday, March 16 the Sunday News will not be inserted in every order of service.  We are asking families to please help themselves to a copy of the Sunday News as they enter worship.   This small change will result in a paper reduction.

PLAYSCHOOL AND INFANT CARE MOVE TO COMMUNITY HALL

Starting March 16 the Playschool will be located in Community Hall which is in the Church building and directly beneath the Sanctuary. Jenn and Karyn will be there to greet and care for our youngest church folks! The fun and familiar toys will be brought over from Sawyer House. We have outgrown the rooms and the space in Sawyer House. The Community Hall location affords a bathroom on the same floor, enough room and space to move, play, and crawl around! It may also make it easier for parents to gently move between service and a longing baby or child.   Sunday morning Playschool has been moved from the first floor of the Sawyer Nursery building to the Community Hall space directly beneath the Sanctuary in the Church Building and we have two experienced and trained staff to care for our youngest church attendees; Jenn DeSantis and Karyn Carmichael.

UUCR WORSHIP SERVICES ON LOCAL ACCESS CABLE TV!

Our Sunday worship services are broadcast in the following towns: 

• READING CABLE TV RCTV:  Channel 9 on Mondays at 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.  Check the RCTV schedule for changes.
• BURLINGTON CABLE ACCESS TV (BCAT): Public access channel Sundays at 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. Provider Channel, Comcast 9, RCN 3
  Verizon 39 Check the BCAT schedule for changes http://bcattv.org

Hi Everyone.  This week I’ve asked Eric Tuvell to write the Minister’s Column, using words that he spoke in church two weeks ago.  Eric is one of our amazing young adults in the church community.  Before I turn you over to Eric, let me remind you that we will celebrate a special Good Friday Evening Service on Friday, March 21 at 7:30 PM; and have TWO EASTER SERVICES on March 23rd at 9:00 AM and 10:45 AM (please note special times)  See you on the path, Tim.

My name is Eric Tuvell.  I have been going to this church since I was 4 years old.  I am now 18, and I am now able to help keep this church running by donating both time and money.  I am currently serving on the pledge committee for the church, and this year I will be increasing my pledge in order to give back to the church that I have grown up in.
           
I cannot honestly say that I enjoyed every minute of Sunday School growing up.  Looking back, however, I realize that my religious education was very useful, giving me information about not only Unitarian Universalism, but other religions as well.  In today’s world, this has helped me see both sides of debates, be they political, religious, class-based, or anything else.  I received such a wonderful religious education because of the generosity of the adults in this church, both with their time and their money.  The teachers who teach Sunday School are all volunteers.  If they had not decided to help teach the Religious Education program here at this church, I would not have received the education that I did.  Their donation of time keeps this church’s Sunday School program running.
           
Since finishing the Coming of Age Program here at this church, I have volunteered to teach Sunday School 2 times.  Time, however, is not the only thing necessary to keep the RE program running.  Without donations to the church, the Sunday School program would not exist.  For one thing, they would not have anywhere to meet.  They would also not be able to accomplish very much, because they would not have the necessary materials.
           
The Religious Education program is not the only thing that requires donations at this church.  If nobody donated anything (be it time, money, or something else), none of us would be here right now.  We wouldn’t have Reverend Tim, Aileen, or any of the other wonderful people who work here.  We also wouldn’t have a building to meet in, and any property we had would be a mess.  We wouldn’t be able to print programs, have services, send out newsletters, or have other groups or activities, such as brown-bag lunches or New UU classes.  If nobody donated anything to this church, we wouldn’t even be able to have the Kris Kringle fair.
           
In order to keep this church running, people must donate to it.  Anything is appreciated: time, supplies, money; anything.  No amount is too small.  Though I am not able to donate a large amount, I know that the money I am donating will help anyway.  Anybody can donate, no matter their age.  Children, teenagers, adults, and seniors can all give back to the church by donating time or money.  We need to keep this church running, “not only for us, but for anyone who comes here in the future.”  (Unsure of where quote came from).   

Thanks,
Eric

A MESSAGE FROM FINANCE

will be submitting the 2009 Budget estimate to the Board on 7 April. I have emailed all those I believe have responsibility for submitting such estimates (Committee Chairs, etc.), but if I have missed anyone please consider this email a request to submit to me your budget needs for next year. I need these inputs no later than Friday 21 March. Thanks for your help. 

Tom Mottl, VP for Finance

CAREER MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES

Do you feel in control of or controlled by your work life? Whether you are trying to launch, change, revitalize or resume a career, a clear action plan will boost your success. Career satisfaction begins with knowing your values, interests, strengths, unique challenges, learning preferences and ideal work environment. Join this workshop to explore strategies for identifying professional opportunities that allow us to grow, achieve our professional best and leave a valuable legacy to others.  Registration is requested.  Please sign up on the registration sheet located in our atrium during coffee hour or

Facilitator: Elaine Ohlson
Saturday, March 15, 9:00 a.m. ­ 12 noon

LEADERSHIP/DEVELOPMENT/VOLUNTEERISM WORKSHOP AT THE UUCR

SUNDAY APRIL 6 AFTER WORSHIP

How can we encourage a congregational culture at the UUCR which continually attends to the development of its leaders, both personally and institutionally?  This workshop will help us develop the truly spiritual discipline of passing on our leadership. 

Terasa Cooley, will lead this dynamic and important workshop on finding and equipping lay leaders to help bring our mission into being on Sunday April 6th after church.   The workshop will be available to all UUCR members and friends There is a fee of $10 to cover the cost of Lunch.  Please sign up today on the registration sheet in the atrium.  Or call Rosemary in the church office at 781-944-0494 or email the Church Office .

April:  UUCR Reads is Back by Popular Demand!

The book has been selected, Here if You Need Me, by Kate Braestrup, a Unitarian Universalist minister, who is the chaplain for the  Maine State Warden Service.

Tim has been working on the kick-off sermon for April 6. If you would like to order  your own copy at a 1/3 off price, you must contact Beth Brauer  (978-664-5046) no later than March 26 to order. Cost for the hardcover (no paperback out yet)  $16.50 compared to $23.99 in bookstores.

Audio copies are $20.00 compared to  book store price of $29.98. There will be a Book  Discussion (with Refreshments)  on Sunday Evening April 27, at 7:00 p.m.

May: Theater Outing to See Godspell

We are trying something new this year. With so many people involve in Tim's Bible Discussion Groups, we thought there would be interest in an outing to see Godspell put on by the Burlington Players. We have reserved a block of tickets for the Sunday, May 4th matinee at 2:00 p.m. for  the Group Rate of $13.00 per ticket. Contact Beth Brauer  (978-664-5046) if you are interested in attending. Suitable for children ages 10 and up. Sign up soon if you have interest

DINNERS FOR 5 TO 9 PEOPLE COMING SOON

The Fellowship Committee has organized our early Spring Dinners for 5-9 people on Saturday March 15. You may volunteer to host, or you may be a guest if you'd prefer. Hosts will let me know how many guests you can seat, and make the calls to your assigned guests to organize your meal,and give the arrival time and directions to your home.  Guests wait for a call from you host a few days before the dinner, and bring your designated dish to the dinner. Last call for sign up is March 12 so we can make up the groups and give time for organizing the meals. (Let us know if you have any food sensitivities or strong dislikes so we can try to accommodate). Sign-up will be at the next two coffee hours.  Contact Beth Brauer (978-664-5046). These are very popular, and a great way to get to know each other better.  If you have never attended a single one, or if you've been to all of them, please think about joining us this time.   Newcomers are  especially welcome to join in.

Night at the Movies

  “Manufactured Landscapes” 

If you are interested in any of the following: art, the future of our planet, photography, economics, film, China’s industrial revolution, the environment, beauty, recycling;  in short, if you’re interested in our world, please join us to see the documentary “Manufactured Landscapes” on Friday April 11 here at the UUCR in Loring, Room 103.

An Extraordinary, Haunting, Beautiful, Insightful, Touching and Thought-Provoking Movie   -   Al Gore

An eloquent ecological warning that begs to be hung on the wall, studied, absorbed, and learned from.  “Manufactured Landscapes” is a mesmerizing work of visual oncology, a witness to a cancer that's visible only at a distance but entwined with the DNA of everything we buy and everywhere we shop.   -  Boston Globe

Manufactured Landscapes, using China as a canvas, is a reflection on the future of the planet, on the course of action we humans decide to take, and whether we are strong enough to do what is necessary to alter the path of destruction that seems to be our preferred choice so far ….  Eric Mahleb, Cinema Blogger

A landmark glimpse into China's modern-day industrial revolution becomes something more -- a profound, open-ended meditation on man's physical impact on his environment.  -  Variety

"… a highly unusual viewing experience that stimulates the senses and the conscience simultaneously."   -    Hollywood Reporter

Manufactured Landscapes bristles with profound images and ideas; its ability to provoke marks it as one of the most exciting films of the year.  -  Walter Chaw, FilmFreakCentral.net

Best Documentary – 2007 Genie Awards

Best Canadian Film – Toronto International Film Festival

Best Canadian Film & Best Documentary - Toronto Film Critics Association Awards

Nominated for Grand Jury Prize - 2007 Sundance Film Festival

PLEASE WELCOME KARYN CARMICHAEL

Our Playschool Staff is expanding and our location is, too!   Karyn Carmichael has joined Jenn DeSantis on our Playschool staff. Jenn facilitates the care of our infants and Karyn is working as a Playschool Teacher creating and leading fun and engaging activities for our toddlers. Karyn currently works full time at The Wonder Years Learning Center in Wilmington, MA as a Toddler Teacher. Like Jenn she is First Aid and CPR certified. We are so pleased to have two wonderful trained and experienced child care professionals on staff!

CONTACTING OUR FACILITY MANAGER MARC EVANS

Our Facility Manager may be reached by email , phone (781-944-0944 press *8 and extension 104), or paper (fill out a Facility Management Request/Trouble Ticket known as a “pink slip”. Slips are available today on atrium table and in our copy room.)

THANK YOU TO CATALYST FOUNDATION DONORS

I would like to thank the congregation for their generous donations to the second offering, which totaled $1570, for Catalyst Foundation on February 9.  Your continued interest and generosity to children in Vietnam is very kind.  I hope to bring you more pictures to show how your money is used to improve the lives of the children.  Thank you again for making the work there possible. 

- Chris Thomas

CONGREGATIONALLY BASED COMMUNITY ORGANIZING WORKSHOP AT UUCR

SATURDAY APRIL 5

Is social action important to you? Do you feel it is an integral part of what it means to be a UU? Would you like to increase the capacity of our congregation to organize for social justice with oppressed communities?

Come to our own UUCR Fellowship Hall on Saturday, April 5, from 9 to 1, for a free district-wide workshop on congregationally based community organizing, presented by the Mass Bay District and other UU groups.* The workshop will offer:

• presentations on the underlying philosophy of grassroots community organizing and social justice principles and how our congregation can become more effective and involved,
• opportunities for UU activists to share success stories and successful strategies,
• a chance to learn more about UU organizations working on justice issues and how our congregation can join in.

The workshop is FREE for members of our congregation, since we are the host church. Coffee and pastries will be served at 9, and lunch during the networking time from 12:30 to 1.

To register, or for more information, contact Andrew Taylor , MBD Social Action Coordinator, 646-812-6581.

(*UU Service Committee, UU Urban Ministry, UUA Program for Advocacy and Witness, UU Mass Action)

HUNGER BANQUET THANKS

Thank you to the 80-some adults, youth, and children who cooked, served, read, lit the chalice and blessed the event, took part as guests, handled AV and sound equipment, and cleaned up at the Hunger Banquet on Sunday. Thank you to all whose observations, insights, questions, and acts of kindness shed light on our brief experience of the world’s inequalities. Thank you to all who collectively donated $201 toward the village bank that our church and the Melrose UU Church hope to found in Haiti. The members of the Social Action Committee are deeply grateful for the generosity of time and spirit that people poured into this event.  One person asked (in paraphrase), “Once we go home and have dinner, will this experience stay with us? Will we think about it more, and be moved to act in some way?” If you have thoughts about future social action events or advocacy around issues of hunger and poverty, please contact any member of the Social Action Committee (Ann Fisher, Denise Giangregorio, Anne Mark, Jen McAneny, Margaret Soli, Chris Thomas).  Our congregation-wide opportunity to donate to the village bank will be the Second Offering on April 13.

MASSACHUSETTS CITIZENS AGAINST THE DEATH PENALTY VIGIL

FRIDAY MARCH 21

The North of Boston chapter of Massachusetts Citizens against the Death Penalty will hold their 5th annual Good Friday vigil against the death penalty on March 21 from 4 to 6 p.m. on the Reading Common. Anyone who opposes the death penalty is welcome to join the vigil for part or all of it. Your silent presence speaks volumes. For further information call Margaret Soli at 781-944-4426

Church School and Events

Sunday March 16

• Pre-K and up begin in the Sanctuary
• Church School follows until 11:45.
• Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall.
• Religious Education Greeter Mary Gould.
• Grade 7 O.W.L. 6:30 – 9:00 Loring House.
• Senior High Youth Program 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House

Sunday March 23

• Intergenerational Easter Sunday. Two Services:

• 9:00 a.m. (Religious Education Greeter Heather Ballou) and

  10:45 a.m. (Religious Education Greeter Donna Colebrook)

• Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall.
• No Grade 7 O.W.L. and no SHYP.
• There will be an Easter Egg Hunt for our children after each service.

EXCITING PLAYSCHOOL UPDATES!

Our Playschool Staff is expanding and our location is, too!

Karyn Carmichael has joined Jenn DeSantis in our Playschool. Jenn facilitates the care of our infants and Karyn will be working as a Playschool Teacher creating and leading fun and engaging activities for our toddlers. Karyn currently works full time at The Wonder Years Learning Center in Wilmington, MA as a Toddler Teacher. Like Jenn she is First Aid and CR certified. We are so pleased to have two wonderful trained and experienced child care professionals on staff!

Starting March 16 the Playschool will be located in Community Hall which is in the Church building directly beneath the Sanctuary. Jenn and Karyn will be there to greet and care for our youngest church folks! The fun and familiar toys will be brought over from Sawyer House. We have outgrown the rooms and the space in Sawyer House. The Community Hall location affords a bathroom on the same floor, enough room and space to move, play, and crawl around! It may also make it easier for parents to gently move between service and a longing baby or child. If you have any baby or toddler supplies please stop by the Playschool in Community Hall on Sundays to let Jenn and Karyn know or email Jenn to see if your donations are a match for our current Community Hall Playschool needs.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOURTH QUARTER CALENDAR

March 23 – Easter Intergenerational Services at 9:00 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall. No Church School No SHYP and NO O.W.L.

• Tuesday, March 25 -7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Mandatory Meeting for Youth and their parents for the New Orleans Trip Fellowship Hall.
• March 30 – Pre-k and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 1. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall. Coming of Age 10:30 – 11:45 Loring House. Grade 7 Our Whole Lives 6:30 – 9:00 Loring House. SHYP 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House.
• April 6 – Pre-K and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 2. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall. Grade 7 Our Whole Lives 6:30 – 9:00 Loring House SHYP 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House.
• Friday April 11 – Saturday April 12 – Grade 7 Our Whole Lives Sleepover Session
• Saturday April 12 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Teacher Appreciation Dinner Fellowship Hall.
• April 13 – Pre-K and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 3. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall Coming of Age time TBD. Youth Adult Committee meeting 5 – 6:30 Loring House. Grade 7 Our Whole Lives Celebration 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. SHYP 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House.
• Friday April 18 4:00 p.m. SHYP leaves for New Orleans
• April 20 – Pre-K and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 4. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall. No SHYP
• Friday April 25 appx. 8:00 p.m. SHYP returns from New Orleans
• April 27 – Pre-K and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 5. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall Coming of Age 10:30 – 11:45
• May 4 – Pre-K and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 6. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall Youth Adult Committee sponsored ALL YOUTH (grades 6 – 12) Field Day and BBQ 12 – 3 p.m. Coming of Age trip to Walden Pond with Mentors.
• Saturday May 10 – Coming of Age Ropes Course with Mentors. TBD
• May 11 – (Mother’s Day) Pre-K and up begin n Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for Principles in Action 7 Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall. SHYP 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House
• Saturday May 17 – Sunday May 18 SHYP Sleepover Loring House
• May 18 – Bridging Service Intergenerational Service Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall No SHYP.
• May 25 – Closing Sundae; Pre-K and up begin in Sanctuary and dismiss into Community Hall for Ice Cream Sundaes. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall SHYP 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House.
• June 1 – Fun Field Day Coming of Age 10:30 – 11:45 help at Field Day. Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall SHYP 6:30 – 8:30 Loring House
• June 8- Ferry Beach Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall NO SHYP
• June 15 – Celebration Sunday Flower Communion Intergenerational Playschool with Jenn and Karyn in Community Hall

YOUTH ADULT COMMITTEE AND SENIOR HIGH YOUTH PROGRAM

Congratulations to the Senior High Youth Program for a wonderful Youth Service on Sunday March 2. The music, readings and sermon pieces were engaging, enjoyable and well done.

As the New Orleans trip is getting closer there will be a mandatory meeting for youth and their parents on Tuesday, March 25 at 7:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall.

The trip will begin on Friday, April 18 and the youth will return Friday, April 25. We are still collecting donations for the Hope Haven School; a residential school for alternative education for youth needing social services. Contributing materials to this school is another way to help the homeless in this country. Without the support of the Hope Haven School these youth would be on the streets without support family lives or in jail. The school is run by Catholic Charities and the Principal is a Unitarian Universalist Minister.  See donations list at the end of the RE page.

The Youth Adult Committee is hosting a Field Day and BBQ for youth grades 6 – 12 on Sunday May 4 from 12 – 3 p.m.

COMING OF AGE SOCIAL JUSTICE TRIP

July 13 – July 19 the Coming of Age class will be on their social justice trip at the Farm Sanctuary in Glen Falls, NY which is in the Finger Lakes region of upstate NY., www.farmsanctuary.org. The class will be learning about the care and compassion necessary to care for animals and the cruelty and abuse that our farm animals often face, a topic which is not often discussed.

TEACHER APPRECIATION DINNER

Attention all fabulous wonderful volunteers: class teachers, class coordinators, mentors, O.W.L. facilitators, Coming of Age facilitators and anyone who has supported our Religious Education Program this year – Our annual Teacher Appreciation Dinner will be Saturday, April 12 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Please join us and enjoy a lovely dinner cooked and served by the church school students! The evening is always filled with great smells, warm company, great laughs and an overwhelming feeling of gratitude for our beautiful church community. We look forward to seeing you there!

PRINCIPLES IN ACTION PROGRAM

Our Fourth Quarter Teachers had an exciting and productive Ingathering on Saturday, March 8. The Principles in Action Program for this year looks wonderful!

Each year we spend one quarter learning, discussing, and putting into action our 7 Unitarian Universalist Principles as a multiage church school group. This year we will begin every Sunday in the Sanctuary and dismiss into Loring House for our program. Each Sunday’s activity is created by the fourth quarter teachers. This year’s Principle in Action Theme is Healthy Bodies – Healthy Minds. The students will be working on a Nike sneakers recycling project, Pennies for Peace, the Mountaineering Game and other great activities.

DONATIONS LIST HOPE HAVEN SCHOOL

The Senior High Youth Program is accepting the following donations for the Hope Haven School:
Guitars, portable keyboards, small percussions, mics and mic stands, amps, garden tools, seeds and plants, really fun games, educational games, tiles and manipulative for math, science kits.

They would also be happy to receive sports equipment.  Donations can be left in the Religious Education Office in Loring House or in the designated box in the Atrium in the main church building.  Thank you