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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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 />
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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