July Services – Sundays at 10AM
Zoom link (Meeting ID: 824 0481 1225, Passcode: NP375)
In case of a Sunday snowy day, please see here for our snow policy.
Upcoming July Services
July 12th – UUCharist
Leader: Aaron Pawelek
Description: Unitarian Universalism has moved far from its Jewish and Christian roots, but those roots run deep. The ritual of the eucharist is one such root. Today, we will explore eating and drinking as a practice of direct communion with the divine of our understanding. Food will be provided.
Grief Group following the service with Laura Howell.
(note: on Saturday July 11th– 10am Drummond Playground Meetup with Molly; also Crafting Afternoon with Renee Hoekstra 1- 3 pm Chapel.)
July 19th – Sourdough Bread and Yoga
Leader: Carl Mellin
Description: How are the practice and experience of making Sourdough Bread and practicing Yoga related? Topics will include the history and components to both Yoga and Bread-making, how the steps in an Asana session (Yoga exercise) are similar to making bread, why each helps one focus on the present moment and slows one down to keep life in perspective, and where the benefits of each add value to your life.
Bread –My bread making journey started 45 years ago when I took over making Swedish Coffee Bread from my mom Hazel to continue the Holiday family tradition. Since then, I have become a bread geek and continue to learn about bread through experience, classes at King Arthur Flour, attending the annual Maine Grains Kneading Conference, the Bread Bakers Guild of America seminars and “Seed to Slice” tours and visiting bakeries throughout New England. My bread book library also continues to expand.
Over time I have branched out to make Sourdough and commercial yeast-based breads. Sourdough breads include Wheat and Rye. Commercial yeast breads include Anadama, Cinnamon Twist, Honey Wheat, Oatmeal Molasses, Corn Meal White, White, Ciabatta and Focaccia. Since 1996 I have been baking bread for, and co-chairing the Culinary Corner table at the Red Bow Fair. In recent years offering bread-baking classes in the Red Bow Fair Silent Auction. Periodically I offer bread making classes out of my home and am planning a subscription bread offering to sell to whomever wants to buy.
Yoga-My daughter Wendy introduced me to Yoga with a gift certificate to Yang’s Fitness Center 15 years ago. Since then, I have been practicing almost daily to maintain my body strength, balance, flexibility and mental health. I recently earned 200 and 300RYT (Registered Yoga Teacher) certifications from HomeYoga in Andover.
July 26th – Held at the Threshold: Presence, Music, & What the Dying Teach Us
Leader: Kerry Anne Kilkelly
Description: What if the people closest to death had something important to teach us about living? I invite you to sit – with honesty, with music, and with one another at the one threshold that every human life shares. Woven from the wisdom of poetry, music, reflection, and a small act of courage, this service explores what the dying can teach the living about what matters and about the things we do not want to leave unsaid.
Want to watch a service you missed?
Videos of recorded services from recent years are available on the North Parish YouTube channel.
Did you miss the concert with James Dargen at the Andover Baptist Church on April 26? Click the link below to watch the performance and experience his music for yourself.
https://cloud.castus.tv/vod/andover/video/69f0df7444045cd051fc0d20?page=HOME
What to expect during a Sunday Service
There are many ways to participate in our service. Whether you choose to sit and absorb, stand and sing, or offer your talents to our musical offerings or a reading, we are glad to see you. Here is a broader description of what you might find.
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North Parish runs cooperative programs to fulfill our mission of UU faith development for children and youth. Parents and non-parents are part of this ministry in a variety of roles. Volunteers are also needed for a variety of roles outside the Sunday morning classroom, including planning roles on the Youth Adult Team or Elementary RE Team, and as companions to youth as COA mentors or coordinators. For those roles, please email our Director of Family Religious Education.
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