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<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong><br />

<strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong><br />

November 2011 God is still Speaking,<br />

Jamie & Julia Roupp<br />

Gay Pride, <strong>Ashland</strong>, Oct 2011<br />

MINISTER’S LETTER<br />

In this issue:<br />

MINISTER’S LETTER 1,2<br />

ADULT ED FROM PSR 2<br />

FROM THE MODERATOR & THANKSGIVING 3<br />

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY/PARENTS NIGHT OUT 4<br />

QUILT—SNEAK PREVIEW 4<br />

NOVEMBER CALENDAR/REGULAR EVENTS 5<br />

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS/ANNIVERSARIES 6<br />

JUSTICE & WITNESS/LITERARY SALON 6<br />

UCC HAPPENINGS 7<br />

FYI 8<br />

PHOTOS 9<br />

GAY PRIDE PHOTOS 10<br />

Dear Friends, Our church family on retreat<br />

I am writing this while looking out my window at the red and golden<br />

leaves <strong>of</strong> trees, and I am thinking how incredibly beautiful our world<br />

is. I am writing this the morning after our first community meeting<br />

to discuss Occupy Wall Street, and I am thinking how fragile, and<br />

wounded, and broken our world is. I am writing this after having begun<br />

my morning with a reading <strong>of</strong> Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount, and<br />

I am remembering that the beauty <strong>of</strong> the world, the fragility <strong>of</strong> the world, the brokenness <strong>of</strong><br />

the world has always been so, and God is always Present right in the heart <strong>of</strong> it.<br />

Thirty-five or more people showed up to participate in our community conversation about<br />

this moment in our country’s history. We were joined by a young woman who has been a<br />

part <strong>of</strong> Occupy <strong>Ashland</strong>. We began by going around the circle and naming what each <strong>of</strong> us<br />

thought was the greatest problem facing our country. The answers were deep, and varied,<br />

and thoughtful. Some themes I heard included:<br />

• Economic disparity and an unjust economic system that privileges the rich<br />

• Climate Change<br />

• The need for campaign finance reform<br />

• The threat to our democracy from Corporate influence in our political system<br />

• The legal granting <strong>of</strong> the fiction <strong>of</strong> human rights to corporations<br />

• The loss <strong>of</strong> a sense <strong>of</strong> the Sacred<br />

• Fear, which leads us to be greedy<br />

• The loss <strong>of</strong> a sense <strong>of</strong> We the People. The loss <strong>of</strong> a sense <strong>of</strong> a common destiny, a common<br />

life, and a common purpose.<br />

We didn’t have time to share last night about where, in the midst <strong>of</strong> all that, our hope is, but<br />

Continued p2<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 1<br />

November 2011


MINISTER’S LETTER CONT...from page 1<br />

my hope last night was in that room. In the midst <strong>of</strong> so many intelligent, thoughtful,<br />

faithful people willing to look at all that is broken, in spite <strong>of</strong> how incredibly scary<br />

that is, I felt the Presence <strong>of</strong> God With Us, the God who loves this world so much, and<br />

who has promised we will not be parted.<br />

As we look closely at our world problems, let us look also, in all places, for the healing<br />

Presence <strong>of</strong> God. We don’t have to save the world ourselves; we need only see<br />

where God is already active, and then join in the world-healing there.<br />

Next steps for our new group, which I have named: The Group to Save the World,<br />

include the following. (Please note that the naming <strong>of</strong> the group was unilateral on my<br />

part. The name <strong>of</strong> the group will probably change.)<br />

• A small group is forming to study the economic situation in our country and discuss<br />

what responses might be helpful. Contact Co-convener, Sandy Theis, or the<br />

church <strong>of</strong>fice, if you would like to participate.<br />

• A Social Justice & Faith group, convened by Lacey Hunter and Sarah Schendel will<br />

meet 3 Wednesday nights from 6:30—7:30, beginning on November 2nd.<br />

• The entire TGSW group will meet again next Wednesday night, following the Social<br />

Justice and Faith group, at 7:30pm. Paula Sohl will be the convener.<br />

• A film exploring the economic situation and how we got here will be shown one<br />

night soon, convened by Karen Wennlund.<br />

• Bob Carter has agreed to contact other faith communities to discover if they are<br />

also having these kinds <strong>of</strong> conversations, and if we might join together.<br />

And finally, we all agreed that whatever actions we take, our actions will be nonviolent,<br />

respectful <strong>of</strong> all people, and for the benefit <strong>of</strong> everyone, even those with whom<br />

we disagree. I remember Rev. Dr. Alfred Smith saying, “I have no enemies in this<br />

church. But some <strong>of</strong> my friends are a little confused.” As followers <strong>of</strong> Jesus, we have no<br />

enemies on this earth. May we move forward in Love, Hope, Joy, and Peace together,<br />

for we are entering the Season <strong>of</strong> Advent, and the Sacred we are longing for is always<br />

always with us.<br />

Yours on the Path, Pam<br />

PSR’S ADULT ED ...by Sarah Schendel<br />

Interested in learning more about the *free* upcoming 3-week test run <strong>of</strong> an adult ed<br />

pilot program from Pacific School <strong>of</strong> Religion? Check out:<br />

LIFE ABUNDANT: A Theological and Spiritual Framework for <strong>Christ</strong>ian Education<br />

This foundation for much <strong>of</strong> the course can be found at:<br />

http://www.clgs.org/files_clgs/Life%20Abundant.pdf<br />

Each class will be about an hour long, & will take place at the UCC <strong>Ashland</strong> on<br />

Wednesdays at 6:30 pm from Nov 2-16.<br />

Looking forward to seeing you there!<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 2<br />

November 2011 2011


FROM THE MODERATOR ...by Sandy Theis<br />

Many <strong>of</strong> you attended the picnic in Lithia<br />

Park that served as the revitalization <strong>of</strong><br />

the neighborhood care circles. We had<br />

a great time eating and chatting and are<br />

thankful to Bill Kolacek for reserving the<br />

tables for us. I am in the care circle that<br />

is called “above the church.” My husband,<br />

Larry, has taken it upon himself to<br />

get us together, and we have had three<br />

events since this summer. We enjoyed<br />

pizza made on the grill at Sherri Morgan’s,<br />

a game night at the Theis’, and<br />

an Octoberfest at the King-Rosine’s. Of<br />

course all <strong>of</strong> these times included food,<br />

but we also had good conversation and<br />

fun. Larry has taken pictures at each<br />

event, and shared them with the entire<br />

neighborhood, in an attempt to entice<br />

others to join us. We have a cadre <strong>of</strong><br />

people who have attended, but we have<br />

had difficulty getting others to attend.<br />

Part <strong>of</strong> this is that we have busy lives<br />

and the times may not be<br />

convenient. The idea <strong>of</strong><br />

the care circles is that we<br />

will get to know people in<br />

our neighborhood so that<br />

if there is a problem, or a<br />

joy to share, we will know<br />

each other well enough to<br />

participate meaningfully.<br />

As our church has grown,<br />

and we have gone to two services, it is<br />

more difficult for us to share meaningful<br />

conversations. They just don’t happen<br />

in the hospitality time. I encourage each<br />

<strong>of</strong> you to attend these functions as you<br />

are able. If your neighborhood does not<br />

have a functioning care circle I encourage<br />

you to take the initiative to plan the<br />

first event and invite others to join you.<br />

Sandy Theis<br />

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING POTLUCK<br />

...by Kathleen Marrs & Bill Kolacek<br />

It’s time for the Annual Thanksgiving<br />

Potluck!!<br />

Thursday, November 24th<br />

3 p.m. in the Social Hall<br />

If you just can’t make it out <strong>of</strong> town to be<br />

with friends and family, or if your family<br />

is unable to come to you, or if you just<br />

can’t get enough <strong>of</strong> our wild and crazy<br />

UCC family, come and join us for the Annual<br />

UCC Thanksgiving Potluck!<br />

There are sign-up sheets in the back <strong>of</strong><br />

the social hall so sign up to bring a dish<br />

to share. We need all the fixins from turkey<br />

to pie—so invite a friend and come<br />

enjoy a meal and give thanks with your<br />

UCC family.<br />

Also, we need volunteers to help with<br />

set-up and clean up. If you can help vol-<br />

unteer in any <strong>of</strong> these areas, please let us<br />

know on the sign up sheet.<br />

For more information, contact:<br />

Katleen Marrs<br />

541-488-2107<br />

kathleen@ashlandoregon.org<br />

-or-<br />

Bill Kolacek<br />

541-613-3692<br />

bill.kolacek@yahoo.com<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 3<br />

November 2011


PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY SERIES<br />

...by Carol Custodio & Dorothy Brooks<br />

Adult Education Kicks <strong>of</strong>f Progressive<br />

<strong>Christ</strong>ianity Series!<br />

All are invited to an exciting Adult Ed<br />

series, using DVD’s in the “Living the<br />

Questions” series on six Tuesdays from<br />

noon till 1 beginninng November 1.<br />

Bring a sack lunch, and stay till 1:30 for<br />

a discussion if you’re able. Attend one<br />

or all <strong>of</strong> these meetings downstairs in<br />

the community room. The DVD’s include<br />

thoughtful progressive <strong>Christ</strong>ian leaders<br />

talking about what a meaningful faith can<br />

look like in today’s world. (If Tuesday<br />

noons are a difficult time, you can check<br />

out the DVD’s at the end <strong>of</strong> the series,<br />

or we can plan other times for a repeat<br />

showing.)<br />

Dorothy Brooks and Carol Custodio,<br />

Adult Ed Co-Chairs.<br />

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT ...by Jamie Roupp<br />

Attention all parents! We are giving<br />

you a night <strong>of</strong> free childcare so that you<br />

can have a night out (or a quiet night<br />

at home!). We will be holding it at the<br />

church on Friday, November 11th from<br />

6pm-10pm. We will serve dinner and<br />

snacks, play games, do some crafts, etc.<br />

while you have time to yourself. We will<br />

set up a “sleep room” for those who<br />

need to go to bed while at the church,<br />

QUILT — SNEAK PREVIEW ...by Sheila Hungerford<br />

The Plymouth Guild quilters are happy<br />

to announce that this year’s raffle quilt is<br />

finished. It’s a beauty! A variation on the<br />

traditional Flying Geese pattern, we’re<br />

eager for all <strong>of</strong> you to see it.<br />

We will be making our gala presentation<br />

<strong>of</strong> the quilt to all <strong>of</strong> you some Sunday<br />

soon (at both services!). We’re hoping to<br />

have a brass band, or at least a trumpet<br />

fanfare. Stay tuned.<br />

Thanks to those <strong>of</strong> you who responded to<br />

our recent request for help in marketing.<br />

We’ll be calling on all <strong>of</strong> you to help us<br />

sell tickets. A picture <strong>of</strong> the finished quilt<br />

will be sent to all so that those <strong>of</strong> you with<br />

so just bring their sleeping necessities<br />

and let us know their bedtime. Please<br />

sign your kid(s) up by November 9th by<br />

emailing Jamie Roupp<br />

at JRoupp13@hotmail.<br />

com.<br />

Thank you!<br />

Children and Youth<br />

Ministry Team<br />

Facebook Accounts can post and help us<br />

get the word out.<br />

Fabric <strong>of</strong> Vision at 145 East Main in <strong>Ashland</strong><br />

will be displaying our quilt this fall<br />

on their beautiful antique brick wall and<br />

will sell raffle tickets for us. The quilters<br />

are indebted to Sandi at F <strong>of</strong> V for her<br />

good guidance<br />

over the years.<br />

Sneak Preview <strong>of</strong><br />

our 2011 Quilt<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 4<br />

November 2011 2011


NOVEMBER EVENTS<br />

PROGRESSIVE CHRISTIANITY<br />

Tuesdays, beg Nov 1, noon - 1:30 pm<br />

See p3 for more information.<br />

LIFE ABUNDANT<br />

Wednesday, Nov 2-16, 6:30 pm<br />

See p2 for more information.<br />

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDS<br />

November 6th.<br />

Turn your clocks back one hour.<br />

PARENT’S NIGHT OUT<br />

Friday, November 11, 6-10 pm<br />

See p3 for more information.<br />

GARDEN WAY CIRCLE<br />

Sunday, Nov 13th, 12:30 - 2:30 PM<br />

at the home <strong>of</strong> Janis Buckham and Bill Ritch,<br />

775 Leonard<br />

THE LITERARY SALON<br />

Sunday, Nov 13th, 6:30 to 8 p.m.<br />

at the home <strong>of</strong> Colleen Heltzel<br />

See p6 for more information<br />

MEN’S GROUP<br />

Monday, Nov 14th at 6:00 p,m<br />

The home <strong>of</strong> Allan Anderson, 727 Siskiyou Blvd,<br />

next door to the church. Park in the <strong>Church</strong><br />

MONDAY:<br />

B READ TOGETHER & SHOWER<br />

9 - 10 am (breakfast)<br />

9 am - noon (showers)<br />

TUESDAY:<br />

QI-GONG, 9 - 10:30 am in Social Hall<br />

REGULAR EVENTS<br />

TAIZÉ MEDITATION, 7:30-8:15 P M<br />

Join us for 45 minutes <strong>of</strong> meditative music,<br />

singing and worship.<br />

parking lot. Al is cooking a main dish. Bring a<br />

dish to share and beer or wine to drink--or Al<br />

will serve s<strong>of</strong>t drinks and water. Pam will be<br />

sharing some <strong>of</strong> her Sabbatical experiences.<br />

THANKSGIVING<br />

Thursday, Nov 24th, 3:00 pm<br />

See p2 for more information<br />

SAVE THE DATES:<br />

Women’s Retreat<br />

March 16-18, 2012 @ St. Ritas<br />

All-<strong>Church</strong> Retreat<br />

August 24-26, 2012<br />

WEDNESDAY:<br />

UCC CHOIR PRACTICE, 7-8:30 P M<br />

Join us downstairs in the common room as<br />

we make joyful noise together!<br />

THURSDAY:<br />

QI-GONG, 9 - 10:30 am in Social Hall<br />

CENTERING PRAYER, 5:15-5:45 pm<br />

Centering Prayer is a simple meditation<br />

practice in the Social Hall.<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 5<br />

November 2011


NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS<br />

& ANNIVERSARIES<br />

Jim S. Martin 5th<br />

Doyle Powell 10th<br />

Sandra Lundeen 18th<br />

Facien Graham 19th<br />

Char Nuessle 20th<br />

Marsha King-Rosine 23rd<br />

Joseph Yaconelli 25th<br />

Noah Yaconelli 29th<br />

LITERARY SALON ...by Sheila Hungerford<br />

When last the Salonistas met at the home<br />

<strong>of</strong> Barbara Fitch they heard about and discussed<br />

the following books (and ate Barbara’s<br />

snacks):<br />

Henry James: The Ambassadors<br />

Bill Bryson: At Home: A Short History <strong>of</strong><br />

Private Life<br />

Ann Packer: Swim Back to Me<br />

Scott Miller: The President and the Assassin:<br />

McKinley, Terror, and Empire at the<br />

Dawn <strong>of</strong> the American Century<br />

Nancy Horan: Loving Frank<br />

JUSTICE & WITNESS TEAM ..by Clark Custodio<br />

There were a total <strong>of</strong> 12 people in attendance<br />

at the “Sin Pais (Without Country”)<br />

presented by Sarah Schendel. The<br />

film dealt how one family,<br />

where the parents and a son<br />

were undocumented while<br />

two daughters were US citizens,<br />

who lived in northern<br />

California, dealt with the real<br />

life impact <strong>of</strong> the immigration<br />

problem. This was a documentary<br />

short that was shown<br />

at the <strong>Ashland</strong> Independent<br />

Film Festival. Afterwards<br />

Sarah led a question and answer<br />

session on immigration<br />

law and the situation in <strong>Ashland</strong>,<br />

neighboring cities, and<br />

Jackson County.<br />

No Anniversaries<br />

Please contact Mary in the <strong>of</strong>fice (482-1981 or ucc@<br />

opendoor.biz) to be sure she has your birthday & anniversary<br />

dates on record. We would love to recognize you in<br />

the News<strong>letter</strong>!<br />

Eric Larson: In the Garden <strong>of</strong> Beasts: Love,<br />

Terror, and an American Family in Hitler’s<br />

Berlin<br />

The next meeting <strong>of</strong> the Literary Salon will<br />

be held on Sunday, November 13 at the<br />

home <strong>of</strong> Colleen Heltzel and we will return<br />

to the 6:30 p.m. time. If you love to read<br />

books and talk about them and hear about<br />

what others are reading, do join us.<br />

This was another project by the church’s<br />

Justice and Witness Ministry Team.<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 6<br />

November 2011 2011


UCC HAPPENINGS!<br />

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICE & FELLOWSHIP<br />

2011-12 UCC Council Phone<br />

Moderator Sandy Theis 541-488-7917<br />

Council Member Ken Brown 541-482-5278<br />

Council Member Sherrill Rinehart 541-482-1063<br />

Council Member Julia Roupp 541-482-7515<br />

Council Member Jeff Stein 541-512-1459<br />

Treasurer * Lucy Strasburg 541-488-2067<br />

Finance Secretary * Betsy Wessler 541-482-2783 * NO N -V O T I N G M E M B E R S<br />

2011-12 Ministry Team Co-Chairs<br />

Buildings & Grounds MT Cos Brad Roupp 541-482-7515 Michael Lessmeier 541-482-1063<br />

Adult Education MT Cos Carol Custodio 541-482-1493 Dorothy Brooks 541-488-7594<br />

Children & Youth MT Cos Becky Martin 541-488-0262 Laura Hagie 541-482-6791<br />

Justice & Witness MT Cos Clark Custodio 541-482-1493 Sarah Schendel 607-342-3789<br />

Parish Life MT Cos Bill Kolacek 541-613-3692 Marie Bat’el 541-761-1726<br />

Worship & Spiritual Life MT Cos Janice Trieglaff 541-326-8514 Lacey Hunter 971-344-5378<br />

Worship / Study Groups / OtherContact Person Meeting Day, Time, Location<br />

Centering Prayer Call Offi ce 541-482-1981 Thursdays, 5:15 - 5:45 pm<br />

Adult Education Call Offi ce 541-482-1981 Contact the <strong>Church</strong> Offi ce<br />

Pastoral Relations Team Jim C. Martin, Julia Roupp, Jerry Brooks<br />

Service Opportunities<br />

Children’s Ed/Youth Group Jamie Roupp 541-941-6417 Meets during both Sunday services<br />

Flowers Parish Life see above Altar fl owers on Sunday morning<br />

Greeters & Hospitality Parish Life see above Sign up Board on wall <strong>of</strong> Social Hall<br />

Ushers / Worship Leaders Worship & Spiritual Life see above Sign up Board on wall <strong>of</strong> Social Hall<br />

Bread Together/Comm Bkfst Call Offi ce 541-482-1981 Monday’s, 9-10 am<br />

Youth in Transition/Showers Call Offi ce 541-482-1981 Monday’s, 9-noon<br />

Worship/Fellowship/Service Groups<br />

UCC Choir Lisa Spencer 541-488-6448 Wednesday, 7-8:30 pm<br />

Taize Call Offi ce 541-482-1981 Tuesday, 7:30 - 8:15 pm<br />

Literary Salon (discussions) Sheila Hungerford 541-482-5345 Monthly (see bulletin / e-weekly)<br />

Banners/Liturgical Art Dorothy Brooks 541-488-7594 Call for info or see bulletin<br />

Plymouth Guild/Quilters Sheila Hungerford 541-482-5345 Meets Tues/Thurs, 1-3 pm at Betty’s<br />

Men’s Group Clark Custodio 541-482-1493 Monthly (see bulletin)<br />

Women’s Retreat Dorothy Brooks/Conney Alexander 541-488-7594 March, 2012 at St. Rita’s<br />

Community Groups<br />

Eco Stewards Sherri Morgan 541-488-9211 Meets once a month at church<br />

Emergency Homeless Shelter Ruth Coulthard 541-482-4843 <strong>Church</strong> opens when temp is below 20<br />

Food Bank Ava DeRosier 541-787-5117 Collections every Sunday<br />

NOTE: Please let the <strong>of</strong>fi ce know if the above information needs updating. Thank you! ...the editor<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 7<br />

November 2011


FYI...<br />

Our church on retreat, Sept 09<br />

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS<br />

Please check availability with our church<br />

administrator, Mary Martin, before scheduling<br />

meetings or events in our building. Please also be<br />

sure to turn lights out and that cooler or furnace<br />

is turned <strong>of</strong>f and all doors are locked before you<br />

leave the building.<br />

Mary’s <strong>of</strong>fice hours: Mon-Thurs from 2-5 pm<br />

Pam’s <strong>of</strong>fice hours: If you would like to visit with<br />

Pam, please call the church <strong>of</strong>fice at 482-1981.<br />

TWO SUNDAY SERVICES:<br />

9:00 am C<strong>of</strong>fee after the service<br />

10:30 am C<strong>of</strong>fee after the service<br />

CONTACT INFO:<br />

<strong>Church</strong> e-mail address: ucc@opendoor.biz<br />

Pam’s e-mail address: pastor@opendoor.biz<br />

Please send all submissions to Mary in the church <strong>of</strong>fice<br />

at ucc@opendoor.biz by the 20 th <strong>of</strong> the month or as noted.<br />

This issue <strong>of</strong> the UCC News<strong>letter</strong> was edited by Linda Anderson.<br />

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE<br />

If you have any notices, announcements, reports<br />

or information you would like us to include in<br />

the news<strong>letter</strong>, please e-mail them to Mary at the<br />

church <strong>of</strong>fice on the 20 th or as noted (see email<br />

address below). She will then forward them to our<br />

news<strong>letter</strong> editor. We expect that the completed<br />

news<strong>letter</strong> will be available and e-mailed to you<br />

around the first <strong>of</strong> the month.<br />

ASHLAND FIRST CONGREGATIONAL UCC<br />

717 Siskiyou Blvd.<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong>, Oregon 97520<br />

541-482-1981<br />

www.uccashlandoregon.org<br />

If you are seeking the best value in telecommunications plans try this useful new website<br />

CUBConnects.org.<br />

Created by the Citizens Utility Board <strong>of</strong> Oregon, the website <strong>of</strong>fers comparisons <strong>of</strong> land-line, cellphone<br />

and Internet services based upon your ZIP code. You can compare costs, services and contractual<br />

obligations. It is also useful if one is seeking telecommunications advice. —Carol Custodio<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 8<br />

November 2011 2011


PHOTOS ...by Clark Custodio<br />

Garden Way Circle<br />

We had 12 in attendance: Janis Buckhman, Bill Ritch, Julia<br />

Roupp, Char Nuessle, Will Nuessle, Carol Custodio, Clark<br />

Custodio, Conney Alexander, Laura Hagie; Ron Dulaney,<br />

Lisa Spencer, and Karen Wennlund. The event started with<br />

a delicious potluck and a conversation regarding our parents<br />

and ancestry. It was a wonderful way to learn more<br />

about our circle friends. A thank you to Catherine Larkin<br />

for the help she has provided our group. Our next meeting<br />

will be Nov. 13th, afte church at Janis Buckham and Bill<br />

Ritch’s home at 775 Leonard.<br />

She’s Back<br />

Leadership Retreat<br />

Thank You Paula<br />

Mildred Buck Cleanup Party<br />

With thanks to: Brad and Julia Roupp, Clark and Carol CusCustodio, Larry Theis, Jerry Brooks, Don Seebart, Ron Dulaney,<br />

Bob Miller, Janis Buckham, Pam Shepherd, Mike Bianca<br />

PSR<br />

Lacey Hunter at Pacifi c School <strong>of</strong> Religion’s<br />

Ministry as Vocation Conference<br />

Quarterly Meeting<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 9<br />

November 2011


GAY PRIDE PHOTOS ...by Clark Custodio & others<br />

<strong>Ashland</strong> <strong>First</strong> <strong>Congregational</strong> <strong>United</strong> <strong>Church</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Christ</strong> Page 10<br />

November 2011 2011

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