This Week at Newtown Meeting

HIGHLIGHTS

Silent Vigil CANCELLED
Leaf Rake Day CANCELLED
This Sunday
Parking Issues THIS Sunday
Music at Meeting
Next Sunday
Call for Volunteers
Twelfth Month Queries

Silent Vigil News

It was announced last week that the Peace & Justice Committee decided to suspend the Silent Vigil in Support of Black Lives Matter for the winter beginning Friday, December 2nd. They are thankful for everyone who stood for justice on the four corners of Washington and State Streets. Someone has been out there, signs in hand, every other week for the past 30 months.

Are you interested in joining their advocacy efforts? You do not have to be a member of Peace & Justice to attend a committee meeting. The next P&J meeting is Sunday, December 11th at 8:30 am on Zoom. Contact Betsy Crofts for the Zoom link if you are interested in participating. (emcrofts@gmail.com)

Thank you to everyone on Peace & Justice for setting the example of showing up and standing up for truth and justice for Black lives everywhere.

Leaf Rake Day Rescheduled

Raindate - Dec 10th

Everyone must sign up again
in the lobby or on Signup Genius.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f45a5a92ba13-leaf1
Two shifts: 8-11 & 11-2

This Sunday

9:45am Meeting for Business
11am Meeting for Worship

Also at 11am - The children are meeting to continue planning for the Christmas Program on 12/18. They should report
directly upstairs.

12pm - Friendly First Share Meal

Hosted by Inreach/Outreach.

Bring a dish to share.

PARKING ISSUES THIS SUNDAY
Newtown’s Annual Holiday Parade takes place at 2pm beginning at Stocking Works - therefore do not park at Stocking Works this Sunday! Head over to the lots behind the liquor store off State Street.

Music at Meeting

Next Sunday, December 11th at 9am come make a joyful noise singing carols and hymns! Attender, Jeff Dershin, at home on the piano, has offered to lead us in singing once or twice a month. Let's make it a regular thing. Thanks, Jeff!

Next Sunday

9am Singing hymns and carols accompanied by Jeff Dershin on piano!

9:45am Adult Class - Will Reid will present Jackie Stillwell of Right Sharing of World Resources.

9:45am The children will continue preparing for their Christmas program on 12/18.

Call for Volunteers

We are a hybrid meeting.
Our morning programs are offered in person & online.
In order to accomplish that, volunteers are needed to operate the equipment and serve as Zoom hosts. Look at your schedule and see how you can help. Don’t wait til the last minute to sign up, do it today! You can view the Sunday morning volunteer opportunities by clicking this link to the Signup Genius: https://www.signupgenius.com/index.cfm?go=s.signup&urlid=10c0f45a5a92ba13-sunday&view=standard

The Query for Twelfth Month
Witnessing in the World: "Witness & Civic Responsibility”

What is our meeting doing:
To become aware of systemic legal, economic and political injustices
in our local community?
To build relationships with other faith communities around
common concerns?
To reduce polarization within the larger community?
To work together with others to address injustice?
How does our meeting assist in restoring public recognition that government fulfills legitimate functions?

Am I mindful of how my lifestyle, work-life and investments affect others?
Am I open to seeking clearness on matters of conscience? Am I open to assisting others in doing so?
Do I fulfill my civic responsibilities when they do not conflict with divine leadings.