Faith in Action and the All Souls New Orleans Initiative Presents:
SONGS OF STORM AND HOPE: A Benefit Recital for Katrina Relief
Julia Kierstine, Soprano with David Holkeboer, Piano.
Friday May 9th at 8:00 p.m. Sanctuary, All Souls Unitarian Church — 1157 Lexington Avenue at 80th St.
Suggested ticket price donation is $15.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door. All funds will help to place new and lightly-used furniture in the homes of families and individuals who continue to struggle in the aftermath of Katrina. The total amount of your donation will go directly to The Resurrection Project Furniture Bank and is tax deductible. Tickets are available at coffee hour or by emailing Kim Calder <kcalder@nyc.rr.com> or Ryan Novosielski <ryan@novosielski.com>.
The annual 4th U Retreat is upon us again! As always, we go up the Friday of Memorial Day weekend, and return on Sunday. Spend the weekend reacquainting yourself with other members of the 4th U community in the tranquility of the woods in Connecticut. Hike through the woods, swim in the lake, or just sit and read. Forms will be available for the next three Sundays. Payment must be made in full at the time you submit your form. We would like to cut costs by renting a van for the whole weekend instead of a bus for just the return trip. We hope many of you will drive up and take as many with you as you can. The cost of the trip will be determined by Sunday, April 27. Bring your checkbooks to church (payment by credit card will also be possible). This is one of the highlights of the 4th U year, so we hope you can make it! For additional information, call or email Matt Gilbert (646-209-0033, matt_gilbert@world.oberlin.edu).
Rev. Meg Barnhouse, singer, songwriter, humorist and minister of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Spartanburg, SC, will give a performance at Community Church (40 E. 35th St. between Park and Madison Avenues, NY, NY 10016) on Friday, April 25 at 7:30 PM. The doors will open at 7:00 PM.
Tickets, which cost $10, will be available at the services at 4th U on Sunday, April 6, 13 and 20, and at Community Church. Tickets will also be available at the door on the night of the concert.
Meg will also be preaching at 4th U on Sunday, April 27.
See megbarnhouse.com for more information about Meg. She grew up in North Carolina
and Philadelphia, and has lived in Spartanburg, SC since 1981. After graduating from Duke University and Princeton Theological Seminary, she worked as Chaplain to Converse College for six years, teaching Public Speaking, Human Sexuality, World Religions, and other courses. Meg has been active in the community, helping to found the SAFE Homes Network for battered women. She has a private pastoral counseling practice; she is credentialed as a Fellow in the American Association of Pastoral Counselors. Meg also travels nationwide as a speaker, singer/songwriter and humorist. Meg is the mother of two wise, funny and handsome sons. She has a second-degree black belt in karate, and is a commentator for NC Public Radio on a segment called “Radio Free Bubba.” She has also been heard on National Public Radio’s “Weekend All Things Considered,” and is author of the books “The Best of Radio Free Bubba,” “Rock of Ages at the Taj Mahal,” “Waking Up the Karma Fairy,” and “Return of Radio Free Bubba.”
The Men’s Group at Fourth U was created to build community among us and to explore issues of spiritual and personal growth. If you’re interested in joining, contact Bob McNatt at
robert1954@earthlink.net.
It’s time to dust off your dice and get ready for a little relaxation and fun! On Friday, March 21, from 6:30-9:00 PM, please join your fellow Fourth Uers, friends and family for our next game night. We will be playing games of every stripe — board games, card games, party games — you name it, we’ll play it! Many games are provided and feel free to bring your favorites as well. All are welcome, so please invite your friends and remember to bring the kids for this intergenerational evening of fun and laughter. Refreshments will be served and donations for pizza are encouraged. Childcare will be provided. Please contact Jennifer Jackson at jenncjack@mac.com or 718.783.8757 for more information.
The annual dance party hosted by the Narwhals will take place in the sanctuary at Fourth U on March 15 at 8:00 PM. The band provides munchies, soft drinks and, best of all, live music for your dancing and listening pleasure. Adult beverages are BYOB. To cover the cost of renting this terrific venue, there is a suggested donation of $10 for each person 13 and over. Kids are welcome, so feel free to bring the entire family. For more information, contact Lois Coleman at lois.coleman@gmail.com.
The Unitarian-Universalist United Nations Office has reserved a block of tickets to the award-winning play, “Oroonoko,” for the Saturday matinée, February 16, at 2:00 PM. “Oroonoko” is a tragic love story depicting the journey from kingship to slavery, rebellion and death. Biyi Bandele, a prolific Nigerian writer, was commissioned by the Royal Shakespeare Company to adapt Aphra Behn’s 1688 novella, which preserved tales from African slaves emerging from a Dutch slave ship. Playwright Bandele has infused his script with drumming and dance from his Yoruba culture. The UU-UNO has chosen this play in honor of Black History Month and its Ghana program, “Every Child Is Our Child.” Tickets for the event are $65.00 (a $10.00 discount from box office prices), which includes the play and a reception. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see a challenging play and meet the organization’s new executive director and board. For more information, call Sumon at the UU-UNO, 212.986.5165.
It’s time to dust off your dice and get ready for a little relaxation after the hectic holiday season. On Friday, January 18th from 6:30-9:00 PM, please join your fellow Fourth Uers, friends and family for our next Game Night. We will be playing games of every stripe — board games, card games, party games — you name it, we’ll play it! Many games are provided, but feel free to bring your favorites as well. All are welcome, so please invite your friends and remember to bring the kids for this intergenerational evening of fun and laughter. Refreshments will be served and donations for pizza are encouraged. Childcare will be provided. For more information, please contact Jennifer Jackson at jenncjack@mac.com or 718.783.8757. We look forward to seeing you.
