Inside this issue

The Wayland Unitarian March 2015

Month of Sundays 2

Men’s Book Club

Pancake Breakfast 3

Parish Committee Report 4

Community Life 1

Potluck, Knitting Art Exhibit, Spring Dance!

5

Reflections from Stephanie 6

Finance Update, UU 101 7

Musings from Lisa Maria 8

Rummage! 9

Music Notes

Reel Abilities Film 10

First Parish in History 11

Youth Groups 12

Warm Welcomes from Kate 13

Social Action 1 Domestic Violence

Climate Justice Sunday

14

Social Action 2

Social Action Council Green Sanctuary

15

Social Action 3

Outside Opportunities

Roxbury Work Day

16

Social Action 4

Turning Point 17

Meet Katie Campbell Ushers

18

Community Life 2

Dinner for Roxbury Students 19

Last Words and Contact Us 20

March Highlights

Mar. 1: Pancake Breakfast Rummage Kick Off Mar. 6: Mass Incarceration Pot Luck Mar. 8: Mystery Friends Breakfast High School Youth Service Mar. 20: Spring Dance! Mar. 29: Music Sunday

Click here to see the First Parish Calendar

Canvass

Kick-Off

March 1

We’re (Still) Here … For a Reason!

Why do we come to this amazing place? Ask 100 different members and you could get 100 different answers. Inspiration, music, being a part of our larger community, trying to make the world a better place … The reason we canvass (raise money) every spring is to support our mission at First Parish and make all of these things possible .

Since September, the two of us, along with our Minister, Stephanie May, and members of our Finance and Parish Committees have begun an evaluation of ways to link our canvass (annual fundraising drive) to our reasons for being here.

It might be a bit of an understatement to say that sometimes we have a little trouble talk-ing about money around here. For many of us, talking about money is considered impo-lite, stressful, or embarrassing—for all kinds of reasons.

At First Parish, everyone’s situation is different, but every member is valued and deserves the opportunity to support our church financially however they’re able. So how best to do this? Given the diversity of economic situations, is it fair to divide up the budget by the number of families and simply ask everyone to give an “equal” share?

The two of us believe it’s more important for each of us to name our own personal rea-sons for being here, consider our resources, and then decide how much we can give finan-cially. Of course, this means that everyone’s contribution won’t be equal. Rather than fo-cusing on “equal” contributions, we’re instead looking to create a model that values fairness, where everyone gives what they can.

This year begins a rotating schedule whereby every 2 or 3 years every family will be asked to sit down with another member of our church and have a conversation about steward-ship, how things are going at First Parish, and their reasons for being here. You’ll be able to share your thoughts and ask questions, look at our church budget, and talk about your annual pledge. If you are “canvassed” this year, you won’t be asked again for a couple of years (unless you want to be). If you’re not canvassed in person, you can pick up a pledge packet in the Vestry or have it mailed to your home.

In the meantime, enjoy this month filled with so many occasions to gather, have fun, and celebrate our community. Come eat pancakes, meet a Mystery Friend, worship with your family, listen to some great music—there is even a dance! And as you engage this month, think about why you are part of the First Parish community, and what it means to you.

We are all in this together. Why are you (still) here?

Amy Meneely & David O’Leary 2015 Stewardship Co-Chairs

A Month of Sundays

Here is a list of this month’s services and who

will be leading them, along with information about

our programs for children and youth in Grades K-8.

The worship service begins at 10 a.m.

March 1 The Rev. Dr. Stephanie May will be preaching on

our covenant line, “We Unite for … Worship”

Grades K-7: Religious Education classes, 10:15 a.m.

Grade 8: Coming of Age, 10:15 a.m.

Grade 5 OWL, 11:30 a.m.

Middle School Youth Group, 11:30 a.m.

High School Youth Group, 4-6 p.m.

March 8 High School Youth Service

On the theme of “Acceptance”

A Multigenerational Service for All

Grade 5 OWL, 11:30 a.m.

Grade 8 OWL, 11:30 a.m.

March 15 The Rev. Dr. Stephanie May will be preaching on

our covenant line “We Unite for … Community”

Grade 8 Coming of Age, 10:15 a.m.

Grade 5 OWL, 11:30 a.m.

High School Youth Group, 4-6 p.m.

March 22 Justice Sunday

The Rev. Dr. Stephanie May will be preaching on

our covenant line “We Unite for … Service”

Grades K-7: Religious Education classes, 10:15 a.m.

Grade 8 Coming of Age, 10:15 a.m.

Grade 5 OWL, 11:30 a.m.

High School Youth Group, 4-6 p.m.

March 29 Music Sunday

The Choir and Guest Musicians will present Wolfgang Mozart’s Coronation Mass

A Special Service for All Ages

Grade 5 OWL, 11:30 a.m. Grade 8 OWL, 11:30 a.m.

High School Youth Group, 4-6 p.m.

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Reminder!

Daylight Savings Time

Begins March 8

Lay Minister for March

The Lay Minister for March is Mary Ann McDougall. Contact Mary Ann (508-653-6898) if you need rides or meals or if you would like a friendly, confidential chat or visit. Of course, you can always contact our Minister, the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May (617-519-5504), directly for pastoral care.

April Unitarian Deadline 03/25

Send your submissions to our editor, Nan Jahnke

Let us say goodbye to winter …

and welcome spring!

By now you should have received your

end-of-year contributions statement

from our Treasurer, Clare Lewis.

If you have questions, contact Clare or

speak to our Parish Administrator,

Gretchen Pathak.

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Time for Pajama Breakfast!

That's right, on Sunday, March 1, you get to roll out of

bed and come to church hungry! This event is famous-

ly done pajama-style, so pull out your snazziest sleep-

wear: pajamas, robes, slippers, bedhead hair – you get

the idea – or come in your

church clothes if you’d rather.

Everyone’s welcome for pan-

cakes, sausages, eggs, cereal,

and much more (gluten-free

options available)! There will

be prizes, as well.

If you didn't sign up in the

fall, it's not too late! Just drop Clare Lewis an email or

call her (508-647-1034) so we know how much food to

prepare; you can pay your admission at the door. This

Dining for Dollars event costs $12 for adults and $7 for

children; proceeds go to the operating fund.

Many thanks to our hosts Clare and Dan Lewis, Andrea

and Doug Case, and Courtney Elliston. Looking for-

ward to seeing you there!

Sunday, March 1 8:15-9:30 a.m. in the Vestry

Men's Book Club

Innovation is a driver at the heart of our economy.

Did you ever wonder about how the minds of inven-

tors work? We will find out at our next meeting when

we discuss The Innovators: How a group of hackers,

geniuses, and geeks created the digital revolution, by

Walter Isaacson. We'll start with Lord Byron's daugh-

ter and go from there.

We will meet on Thursday, March 5,

at 8 p.m. in the Stokey Library. New-

comers are always welcome, wheth-

er you have read the book or not.

Please join us!

Thursday,

March 5

Mystery Friends Breakfast

Sunday, March 8 9-10 a.m., Vestry

What’s with the

Blue Buckets?

Many, many thanks to Penny Beer and Enrique de

los Reyes for countless hours of work this winter

upgrading our technology and dealing with septic

and plumbing crises. Your tireless energy and

great, good spirits sustain us!

2014

Pancake

Breakfast

First Parish Stands on the Side of Love

Last month your Parish Committee voted to send the

following statement to the Islamic community. It was

signed by the Parish Committee co-chairs, Brad Carver

and Lynne Morrison; our Minister, Stephanie May; and

the Chairman of the Social Action Council, Suzanne

Tiberii, who had suggested the letter of support.

The First Parish in Wayland, a Unitarian Universalist

congregation, extends its support to the Islamic Center of

Boston and the American Muslim community of Greater

Boston in condemning violence conducted under the

guise of religious faith or anti-religious bigotry. We

pledge to work with all faith communities to forge bonds

of respect and tolerance as well as to address issues of

justice and peace in our world.

Attendance Has Increased

We were happy to hear from our Membership Coordina-

tor, Kate Holland, that attendance has increased by an

average of 21% over last year. The more the merrier!

Finances Look Good

Our Treasurer, Clare Lewis, reviewed our operating

budget and balance sheet for us and concluded that First

Parish is in a strong financial position. Clare is taking the

lead in reviewing our Memorial Service policy in the di-

rection of being more equitable. Also, our Stewardship

Committee is making great progress with March 1 as

Canvass Kick-Off Sunday.

Governance: Looking Ahead

One of the goals developed in our midyear retreat was

to review our church’s governance structure. We began

by asking each Parish Committee member to say why we

come to First Parish—the start, we hope, of a congrega-

tion-wide conversation about our parish’s vision, mis-

sion, and covenant. We have had 375 years as a congre-

gation, and we have evolved over time. Do our vision,

mission, and covenant serve us well, or should they be

changed. If so, how? This is a good time to ask the ques-

tion, as we start a new ministry.

We regard this as an important activity to help move us

toward the future, because however these affirmations

are defined and couched, they will determine the nature

of the policies by which we govern ourselves. We want

to make sure these policies are clear, accessible to all,

and consonant with our values and goals. The degree to

which we achieve our mission and realize our vision and

covenant will comprise the measure of our success as a

community. Stephanie plans to bring in an experienced

UUA consultant to aid the Parish Committee in this work

once we have organized

our thoughts.

Communications

The Parish Committee

supported improving

our upload/download

speeds to upgrade our

currently very slow system at First Parish. Our communi-

cations folks are working with Stephanie to define a

vision and resources for supporting our message.

Our Youth Stand on the Side of Love

The Parish Committee voted to approve a special collec-

tion plate on March 8 for the Youth Service, the donation

of which will support their theme of “Acceptance.”

Annual Meeting

We also voted to hold this year’s Annual Meeting on

Sunday, May 31, 2015 immediately following the wor-

ship service and to authorize the Clerk to send notice as

required by the By-Laws.

We Hear You!

Do you have any ideas, comments, or questions for the

Parish Committee? On March 15, following the service,

Anne de los Reyes and Jim Van Sciver will hold a Listen-

ing Hour in the Sunroom. They look forward to hearing

from you! Or drop us a line any time.

Keith Sims

for the Parish Committee

Report from the Parish Committee

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The next Parish Committee

Listening Hour will be held

after the service on March 15.

Bring your questions and

concerns to Anne de los

Reyes and Jim Van Sciver.

The next Parish Committee

Listening Hour will be held

after the service on March 15.

Bring your questions and con-

cerns to Anne de los Reyes

and Jim Van Sciver.

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Community Life Events 1, more on page 19

First Up: A Pot Luck

The Community Life Committee invites you

to a potluck event on Friday evening, March

6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Vestry. The topic of

discussion is mass incarceration, the dra-

matic increase in the U.S. prison population,

particularly among African Americans. The

evening will include a 20-minute presenta-

tion of a video produced by Michelle Alexan-

der, author of The New Jim Crow: Mass

Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness.

We will also include time for discussion of

this topic, which has been part of national events and personal

conversations for many of us over the last year. You are welcome

whether you have read the book or not.

For the potluck dinner, please bring a main course, salad, appetiz-

er or dessert. Do let us know what you would like to bring so we

can have contributions in each food category. Please leave a mes-

sage on Jim Tiberii’s voicemail (508-655-8261) with your name

and what you wish to bring.

Friday, March 6

Knit 1, Laugh 2

Do you love to knit or want to learn? During

the month of March the knitting group will

meet on Wednesday evenings, 7-9 p.m., in

the Sunroom. Come share a passion or dis-

cover a new one and knit yourself into a new

community. Bonus: you can hear the Choir

rehearsing for Music Sunday!

Not a problem if you don't want to knit; all

fiber arts are welcome. If you have thought

of checking us out, this might be the time.

If you don't know how to knit and want to

learn, come on down and we will teach

you. For more information, contact Greta

Stone (508.358.4729).

Wednesdays in March

Spring Dance!

Had enough of winter? So have we!

Save March 20 (the first day of spring!)

for an all-community celebration of

spring. With good music and a great DJ,

we’ll rock the night away. Details to

follow, so keep your eye on the

weekly eblast.

Friday, March 20

Arts Celebration & Exhibit Reception

You won’t want to miss Music Sunday, March 29! In addition to

the Choir’s beautiful performance of Mozart’s Coronation Mass,

we will be treated to an art show showcasing

work from our teens; the works will be dis-

played in the Narthex.

Please join the Community Life Committee for

an opening reception during Coffee Hour and

greet our talented youth.

Sunday, March 29

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Reflections from Stephanie

In the search for truth in freedom and in the spirit of

love, we unite for worship, community, and service.

Our First Parish covenant

In my January and February sermons, I began looking

closely at our covenant by examining what “the search

for truth in freedom” and “the spirit of love” might

mean. In March, my sermons will focus on each of the

three remaining aspects of the covenant: worship, com-

munity, and service. By looking closely at this covenant,

I hope that we will all reflect more deeply on why we are

a part of First Parish as well as on who we are as a com-

munity.

The stewardship theme this year also challenges us to

consider our reasons for being a part of First Parish. The

theme is “We’re (Still) Here . . . For a Reason!”

Over the next few weeks, you may notice more use of

the language of stewardship rather than that of canvass.

For me, this shift marks an important distinction about

the role of money in our congregational life. The idea of

stewardship assumes that we are the ones responsible

for ensuring the ongoing life and vitality of this congre-

gation. In this 200th and 375th anniversary year, it’s

easy to be keenly aware of all that we have inherited

in resources from generations before us—our lovely

Meetinghouse, a healthy endowment, and a legacy of a

free and loving faith.

In this time, we are the ones who are entrusted as stew-

ards to carry on and carry forth the life and work of this

congregation for another generation. In the coming

weeks and months, I hope that we will all take some

time to reflect on why we are a part of First Parish. I

hope that we will share these reasons with one another

and ignite a renewed sense of commitment to First Par-

ish and to our life and work together. May we together

deepen our sense of what this work is and what our mis-

sion is as a congregation.

We are (still) here! What is your reason?

Stephanie The Rev. Dr. Stephanie May

First Parish in Wayland

Gathered in 1640

Celebrating

375 Years as a Congregation

200 Years in Our Meetinghouse

Stephanie and the Communications

Team have been busy this month.

Check out our revamped Sermon

Archive page on the website,

our brand-new YouTube channel,

and the First Parish podcasts

now available on iTunes.

Wanted: Pictures of the Meetinghouse

The Anniversary Committee would love to see your

pictures of the Meetinghouse and Carriage Sheds—

both recent ones and ones from days gone by. We

might use them as we celebrate the buildings’

200th anniversary this year. Please send them to Ann

Gordon or Nan Jahnke, or contact Ann or Nan to have

a member of the Anniversary Committee come take a

look at them.

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From the Finance Committee We have spent the snowy days of January and February in a flurry of budget planning meetings. Now, as the con-gregation gets ready for the annual stewardship drive in March, we are laying the groundwork to follow through on some of the ideas that came out of the open budget discussions we had last October and November.

Here is an update on what we have accomplished so far, and what’s next on the budget-planning front.

Most of our time has been spent cre-ating a new layout for the church budg-et that makes it easier to understand how our spending matches up with First Parish’s covenant goals. Right now, we are refining the categories with in-put from our Minister, Stephanie May, and the Parish Committee. So far, we are working with these areas of focus:

The Search for Truth in Freedom and in a Spirit of Love

Unities (the things that glue us together) Worship (what does it take to make Sunday services

happen?) Community (what does it take for us to stay con-

nected with each other and the parish?) Service (what does it take for us to care for each

other and those beyond our walls?)

It has been very interesting to view the church’s spend-ing through these defined lenses, and we expect this framework will be a great help in setting our spending plan for next year and the years to come.

Also as an outcome of the fall budget discussions, we have reached out to the parish’s committee chairs to invite them to tell us about their next-year and longer-term spending needs and goals. We will use this input to plan the church’s spending for next year, and also to build the framework of a 5-year plan. Such a plan will be a useful tool in helping us all think through and choose new initiatives to fund in the future.

Please come to our next open meeting, after the service on Sunday, March 22, when we will discuss more about the budget and spending.

Sunday, March 22

UU 101

Please join our Minister, Stephanie May, for an intro-

duction to Unitarian Universalism and the First Par-

ish in Wayland; the event will be held on Saturday

morning, March 28, from 9 to noon in Stokey Library.

This workshop will engage participants with the spirit

of First Parish, our Unitarian Universalist history, as

well as our congregation’s values, ideas, and organi-

zational structure. All are welcome, especially those

interested in becoming members of First Parish.

This is a great opportunity to learn more about our

congregation, our links to the Unitarian Universalist

world, and what it means to be a member of both.

To sign up, contact Lisa Maria Steinberg, our Director

of Lifespan Religious Education and Spiritual Devel-

opment, by March 22. If you need assistance in se-

curing childcare to attend this event, please speak to

Lisa Maria about that too.

Saturday, March 28

Good times at the Valentine’s Tea, organized

on short notice by Barbara Buell to help liven

our spirits this very snowy February.

Thank you, Barbara! A love-ly time

was had by all.

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Musings from Lisa Maria

On February 11, Stephanie, Polly and I attended a

Master Class Workshop presented by the New England

regional staff of our Unitarian Universalist Association

on the topic of Multigenerational Worship (see photo

on page 10). We gathered with colleagues to reflect on

how multigenerational worship is already being done

and to discuss how multigenerational worship might be

done in the future. Our presenter, Kimberly Sweeney,

the Northern New England District’s Director of Multi-

generational Ministry, offered an interesting historical

perspective, showing how American churches began in

multigenerational worship, later moved toward a Sun-

day morning experience segmented by age, and are

now restoring opportunities to gather all together in

one body for multigenerational worship.

It is important to point out that all worship is multigen-

erational worship. Even when children and teens are

not present in the Sanctuary space, we are still gather-

ing together in worship as multiple generations: from

20-somethings to 90-somethings and everyone in be-

tween.

Also, good multigenerational worship looks like plain

old good worship: it is geared to different personalities

and needs. Just as not every adult has the same needs

for worship, nor does every child. Some children like

quiet and order, some elders like noise and chaos.

Some of you cherish the intellectual offerings in our

worship, others look for opportunities to be physical in

a worship setting—to offer music or shake hands in wel-

come. This understanding of our different preferences

about worship can be viewed through a framework

based on Howard Gardner’s Theory of Multiple Intelli-

gences. Perhaps you relate best “Interpersonally,” and

so responsive readings, Joys and Sorrows, and Coffee

Hour are what feed your spirit on Sunday morning.

Maybe your teen relates better “Intrapersonally” and

thrives in times of silences and experiencing mystery.

Perhaps your child responds best to physical environ-

ments as a “Visual-Spatial” thinker, and our architec-

ture and organ fascinate her. Maybe you are an elder

fed by “Musical” experiences and cherish our musical

offerings dearly.

Again, good worship is good multigenerational worship:

a service that looks to meet the needs of all in attend-

ance, across generations, and across intelligences. The

more ways we find to feed the spirits of all in our com-

munity together in worship, the deeper we can grow in

our theology and our faith. The deeper we grow in our

theology and faith, the more vibrant and engaged (and

engaging) we will become as a community.

You may be asking:

what does this

mean for me? For

now, there are not

any big changes

planned. In fact,

First Parish in Way-

land is already do-

ing a lot more mul-

tigenerational in-

teractions and wor-

ship than many of

our neighbors. But

Stephanie, Polly,

and I do hope to incorporate more ways to experience

worship for all the many different people and families

who come through our doors. In this we will be working

with a new Worship Team that is currently forming in

response to a call that Stephanie put out in January. As

we try new ways of worshipping together, it may mean

delight as your family discovers a desire to worship to-

gether more. It may mean occasional discomfort with

service components that don’t speak to your prefer-

ences. It may mean loss, it may mean gain. It can mean

all of these for you and none of these for your neighbor.

Most of all though, wherever you find yourself ap-

proaching and engaging in multigenerational worship,

we welcome you into an ongoing conversation with

Stephanie, Polly, me, and one another.

Blessings,

Lisa Maria Lisa Maria Steinberg

Director of Lifespan Religious Education

and Spiritual Development

One of our younger parishioners seems to

be completely at home in church!

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Rummage, Rummage, Rummage!

First Parish Rummage $ale

Saturday, April 11, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Set-Up Sunday: April 5

Donations Drop-Off: April 5-April 8

Rummage is coming! This year’s sale is on Saturday, April 11—just six weeks away—and

we are now moving into high gear for this annual, all-church fundraiser, work party, laugh-

fest, and community event.

Come to the Kick-Off Meeting on Sunday, March 1 Meet our department chairs, find out what’s new this year, contribute your own great ide-

as, sign up for a shift or two during the week and at the sale, and learn how else you can

help. We will meet in the Sunroom right after Coffee Hour.

Start Cleaning Out Your Closets, Cabinets, Attics, Tool Sheds, Garages, and Drawers It will feel so good to send all your unneeded stuff to a new home — and help raise money for the church at the same time!

We accept many, many categories of items to lighten your load at home, including:

books clothes

toys sporting goods

jewelry, antiques kitchen and housewares

linens lawn and garden tools

computers and printers

toys with missing parts dirty or broken items textbooks

upholstered couches

mattresses

office furniture refrigerators exercise machines

straight skis

Questions, Comments, and Offers of Help All will be gladly received by the Rummage Chair, Kathie Crom-

well, who says, “Come Rummage. I guarantee you’ll have fun!”

For more information about Rummage, visit our webpage.

We Are Counting on You!

Wait, What’s the Deal with Shoes?

Q: In the past you've said you won't take shoes,

but then I always seem to see shoes at Rummage.

A: Glad you asked! Here is the answer about

shoes, from the Women's and Boutique depart-

ments. Please donate only brand new shoes and

boots. We will be able to sell shoes that were nev-

er worn or possibly worn once (e.g. to a dance). If

they are in the shoebox, that's even better. If they

are lovingly worn—even just a few times, we will

have to throw them out. Alternatively, you can

donate your used shoes to collection boxes

around town (e.g. In the St. Ann's parking lot and

outside the Longfellow Club in Natick).

Start setting aside your donations now. You can drop them off at

the church April 5-8.

We Cannot Accept the Following

(Because They Don’t Sell)

First Parish Rummage—Since 1944!

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Music Notes

Three important musical dates are coming up.

The first is March 29, Music Sunday.

The Choir, soloists, and orchestra will present Mozart's

Coronation Mass, an exciting, spirited piece if ever

there was one! There is still time for YOU to join in the

learning process and to perform with the Choir. Simply

appear in the Choir Loft at 7:30 p.m. this Wednesday

for an hour's worth of fun, unpredictable Mozart. You'll

love being a part of this stirring composition.

The second is April 6, Easter Sunday.

A brand-new work for brass, organ, and voices com-

posed by our own Ted Pease will be presented and

dedicated to First Parish during this year's Easter morn-

ing service. The work is set to texts by Lydia Maria

Childs, abolitionist and composer of "Over the River

and Through the Woods." Ted composed this inter-

esting and inspiring work especially for our Parish.

The third is Sunday, May 3, at 4 p.m.

You are invited to attend the dedication of our new

pipe organ, Andover Opus 118. Our instrument will be

played in a recital by well-known Boston conductor and

concert organist, Brian Jones.

The dedication ceremony will include a brief lecture on

the history of the organ as the Instrument of the

Church, a blessing by our minister, a short hymn-sing

by the congregation, and a crowning recital of virtuoso

repertoire for the pipe organ. On that afternoon, we

will "pull out every stop" to give you a taste of what

our splendid new instrument can do!

Come, worship and enjoy!

Pauline Oliver

Music Director and Organist

Sunday, March 1

Multigenerational Thinking

Some of our staff attended a workshop on multigenerational worship in February and they clearly had a good time. Left to right: Lisa Maria Steinberg, Director of Lifespan Religious Edu-cation and Spiritual Development; the Rev. Dr. Stephanie May; and our Music Director and Organist, Polly Oliver.

A few weeks later, Lisa Maria was invited to join a New Eng-land-wide Innovative Learning Circle, a kind of think tank to explore how to move congregations toward more intentional multigenerational communities.

Congratulations, Lisa Maria!

Rethinking Human Limits Temple Shir Tikva will host the Reel Abilities film “Fixed: The Science/Fiction of Human Enhancement” on Sun-day, March 1, 2015 at 7 p.m. Our minister, Stephanie May, will be a member of the panel of local clergy that will discuss the film after the screening.

“Fixed” takes a close look at the drive to be “better than human” and the radical technological innovations that may take us there. are:. It asks questions like these:

What does “disabled” mean when a man with no legs can run faster than most people in the world? … What does “normal” mean when cosmetic surgery procedures have increased over 450 percent in the last fifteen years. … What does “achievement” mean when increasing numbers of people turn to “smart drugs” every day to get ahead at school or work?

If these questions intrigue you, take a look at the flier and the film’s trailer (it’s fascinating), then join Stepha-nie for the screening on March 1.

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First Parish in History

70 Years Ago: The 1640 Club

Building Community in the 1950s

Named in honor of First Parish’s founding date, “The 1640 Club” was created in the early 1950s to “promote socia-

bility, good fellowship and a neighborly spirit in the Town of Wayland.” It was meant to include not only First Parish

members but also townspeople not affiliated with First Parish.

The Club’s founders took their role seriously and created a “Constitution” to outline the Club’s purpose and struc-

ture. Preserved in our Parish Archives, the Constitution calls for a 1640 Club Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, Mem-

bership and Hospitality Chairman, Program Chairman, as well as a three-person Nominating Committee.

Other documents provide a flavor of Club-sponsored activities, such as this notice:

The 1640 Club, an Affiliate of the First Parish Church, Wayland, announces:

Movie – “Lives of the Bengal Lancers” (1935) with Gary Cooper and Franchot Tone

Cost - $.50 per person; Time and Place – 8:00 p.m., Friday, March 20, in the Vestry.

The Club also sponsored a Square Dance and publicized it with a charming postcard, which you see below right.

Our Archives contain a treasure trove of information about our organizational past. But the documents raise as

many questions as they answer. Did the Club succeed in attracting members from outside First Parish? What tech-

nology was used to show movies in the 1950s? Was the square dance held in the Vestry, before it was decided the

old floorboards couldn’t take it? (Good news: dancing is again permitted in the Vestry! In fact, we will have a Spring

Dance planned for the Vestry on March 20.)

And when and why did the 1640 Club fold? This undated document foreshadows its

demise:

The nominating committee at this date has been unable to assemble a full slate of

officers for the coming year … It appears that it is time to re-evaluate the aims of the

organization, so we will take time at the meeting to debate this point.

The life-cycle of a concept and an organization: It’s all there in our Archives for us to

enjoy, and to learn from.

Presented by the Anniversary Committee,

with thanks to the Archives Committee

Are there pieces of our history you would like to know more about?

The Anniversary Committee would be happy for ideas and for leads

to interesting topics to showcase in the Unitarian.

Send your thoughts for the committee to Ann Gordon or Nan Jahnke.

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 12

The Youth Perspective

In February, the 8th-grade Coming of Age class started shap-

ing their Credo statements. Earlier in the year we worked as a

group to review Unitarian Universalist principles and values,

to discuss people who have influenced our lives and humani-

ty for the better, and to reflect on what it means to be UU.

Now their journey has shifted to more of a solo mission. As a

congregation we are asking them to define in a few sentences

their views on life, the world, religion, and the things they

know to be true. Those are hard questions for anyone to an-

swer regardless of age or life experience.

Like so many of their peers who are preparing for Bar and Bat

Mitzvahs and Confirmations, our 8th graders are engaged in a

rite of passage. Their peers of different faiths are busy memo-

rizing sacred texts, learning their religion’s beliefs, and prac-

ticing common rituals to strengthen their devotion. In con-

trast, our 8th graders are spending their Sundays honing ana-

lytics skills and digging deep in self-exploration to write their

own sacred texts and to define their own set of practices -- to

develop their own selves and their own devotions.

As I continue to lead your 8th graders through the Credo pro-

cess they often ask me about my own personal Credo state-

ment. Having grown up in a neighboring UU church, I too

took Coming of Age. Although I freely admit that I have long

forgotten the exact wording of my Credo statement, and I’m

sure those words aren’t exactly what I would say today, I nev-

ertheless find myself easily reciting the

things I believe to be true about

life. That’s the value of this

program: it teaches analytical

skills and encourages a habit

of self-exploration that our

youth will take with them into adult-

hood. We are instilling in our 8th graders the rare opportuni-

ty to freely think for themselves and speak from their hearts.

As someone who has taken this journey, I can assure you I am

the wiser for it and our 8th graders will be, too.

I look forward to seeing what our youth have to say on

May 17, when they share their Credos with all of you.

Haley Kulow Youth Coordinator

High School Youth Sunday

A Multigenerational Service

on the theme of

Acceptance

Sunday, March 8

8th-Grade

Coming of Age

Summer Programs at Unirondack

Unirondack, a UU camp and conference center in the Western

Adirondacks, has added three new opportunities for adult

fellowship this summer, in addition to their usual family and

youth camps: a Women’s Week (Monday, August 24 to Fri-

day, August 28), an Outdoor Adventure Week (Monday, Au-

gust 31 to Friday, September 4), and a weekend retreat for

Young Adults ages 18-30 (Friday, June 5 to Sunday, June 7).

The Women’s Week will focus on creating community and

intentional self-care through conversation, art-making, yoga

and meditation, music, and nightly campfires. The Outdoor

Week will feature rock climbing, hiking, geocaching, canoeing,

kayaking, and enjoying nature with friends. Both weeks are

being offered at a special first-time cost of only $350 for the

week, which includes housing and meals. The Young Adult

program, offered in collaboration with the UU Congregation

of Binghamton, is being offered to young people at only $45 if

registration is completed before April 1.

Programs fill up fast. If you are interested, visit the Uni-

rondack website to learn more and to register.

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Members of the congregation sometimes tell me they are

intimidated by talking to someone they don’t know. That led

me to a great resource from the Lincoln, Nebraska, UU

church called “Tips for Chatting to Newcomers” that I’d like

to share with all of you (click through for the PowerPoint

presentation or click here for a PDF).

Here are a few things that particularly hit home for me.

When getting up the courage to approach someone, ask

yourself: “What’s the worst thing that could happen?”

We all have something to offer and you may open up an

opportunity to make a new friend.

Before starting a conversation, smile and make eye con-

tact, then introduce yourself.

The easiest way to engage visitors is to ask about them.

“What brought you to First Parish?”

“What are you looking for in a congre-

gation?” “Where do you live?” Open-

ended questions will help the conver-

sation flow. Answer any questions the

visitor asks and share your own expe-

riences. Being an active listener and

showing genuine interest in someone

is always a great place to start when

talking to someone new.

If the visitor feels open to it, introduce him or her to

other people at church, especially if you think they will

share an interest, but be careful not to make someone

new feel “swarmed” by church members; that can be

very overwhelming! If you see the person again at an-

other service, be sure to greet them and let them know

that you are glad they are back.

I was especially struck by the following remark from an

anonymous visitor:

Visitors usually expect to receive some attention when they

first start to attend a new church. What is really special is to

find people in that church who continue that attention and

friendliness after the newness of being a visitor wears off.

I wish you many easy conversations,

Kate Holland Membership Coordinator

Warm Welcomes Please Use the Memo Line

When writing checks to First Parish (and

we hope you will write many), please note

the intended purpose in the memo line—

e.g., Pledge, Pancake Breakfast, etc.

Our treasurer, Clare Lewis, will thank you!

A spectacular view of the First Parish

steeple and Town clock taken by Bonnie

Drexler on January 25, 2015, the

200th anniversary of the dedication of

our beautiful Meetinghouse.

Please Sign Up for

Coffee and Flowers

Social Action—Page 1

MARCH 2014 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 14

A Film about Rejection and Exclusion

from the Domestic Violence Roundtable

Bullying, taunting, mocking, teasing – these forms of abusive behavior can be pain-

ful and damaging. But rejection – being excluded, always being on the outside look-

ing in – can be significantly more painful and destructive and in turn lead to more

violence. Rejection activates the brain region associated with physical pain. It literally hurts. Moreover, the wounded

victim often relives the rejection, causing the pain to return from time to time, long after the event.

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Violence Roundtable will show the documentary film "Reject" at 7:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, March 10 at the Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School, 390 Lincoln Road, Sudbury. The film explores the im-

plications of rejection on a child's social and emotional development. There will be no admission charge. To view a

trailer for the film, click here. The Roundtable will be happy if you come and grateful if you pass along information

about the March 10 showing of "Reject" to your friends and neighbors.

Lynn Trimby, Malcolm Astley, and Bob Mainer

for the Domestic Violence Roundtable Tuesday, March 10

Did You Know?

The Sudbury-Wayland-Lincoln Domestic Vio-

lence Roundtable is a community-based pro-

gram represented on the First Parish Social

Action Council. Do you know about our other

Social Action programs? There are 10 altogeth-

er. See page 15 for the complete list.

Can You Name All 10 of

Our Social Action Initiatives?

UUSC News Climate Justice Sunday

Each year the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)

presents a theme for Justice Sunday. This year the theme is

Climate Justice, and our Minister, Stephanie May, will preach a

sermon on that topic on March 22. On that day, which is also

the United Nations World Water Day, the UUSC will receive

part of the collection plate to support the human right to wa-

ter in communities responding to climate change.

The UUSC is asking congregations to donate to a

Blue Buckets water sustainability project for fami-

lies living in Kenya near the Kakamega rain forest.

$175 is enough to enroll two families in the sus-

tainability program. The UUSC will receive checks

made out to them on March 22, along with half of the cash in

the collection plate. We hope you will be generous so that we

can provide one or more buckets for families in Kenya!

See the next page for some water-saving suggestions from the

Green Sanctuary Committee.

Kakamega rain forest Sunday, March 22

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 15

Social Action, Page 2

Our Social Action Council

The First Parish Social Action Council currently sup-

ports 10 community- and parish-based groups that un-

dertake different social action work. The Social Action

Council brings representatives from these groups to-

gether several times a year to discuss their activities

and needs and to consider ways to collaborate. The

chair is Suzanne Tiberii. For more information about

any of these programs, contact Suzanne, visit the So-

cial Action Council page on our website, or come to the

next meeting of the Social Action Council: Sunday,

March 15, at 11:30 a.m. in the Sunroom.

Here are the social action initiatives currently repre-

sented on the Social Action Council

Domestic Violence Roundtable Family Promise, housing for homeless families Green Sanctuary, all things ecological

Habitat for Humanity, affordable housing construc-tion

Partakers, prisoner education Partner Churches, UU churches in India and Tran-

sylvania Turning Point, a men’s shelter in Framingham

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, social justice worldwide

Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, outreach programs in Boston

Welcoming Congregation, supporting LGBTQ peo-ple and issues

Join a group, or talk to Suzanne about forming a new

one.

Next Meeting

Sunday, March 15

Green Sanctuary

How can we do our part for climate justice in Way-land? Rainwater collectors … drought tolerant land-scapes … building and retaining good soil … sup-porting local and sustainable agriculture … Some of us are working with the schools’ Green Team and TransitionWayland to encourage more of all of these initiatives in our town. Two upcoming events:

Saturday, April 18, at the Wayland Community Gardens--a garden and soil-building demonstra-tions hosted by TransitionWayland.

Sunday, April 26, members of the Green Sanctu-ary team we will join First Parish’s Spring Work Day at the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry in Roxbury

Please join us!

Habitat for Humanity

First Parish had a great Habitat for Humanity build day on

December 20 at the Wayland site on Stonebridge Road

where two affordable duplexes are being built. We now

have a date for our second First Parish build day—

Saturday, June 6—so mark your calendars! It's likely that

we will not have snow. For questions or to volunteer for

site work or lunch prep, contact Keith Sims.

Saturday, June 6

Activism 101—Let’s Go!

Snow will not dampen the fiery resolve of all the gentle, angry people* eager to learn how to change the world. Join our Minister, Stephanie May, and fellow parishion-ers on March 14 in Stokey Library, 9 to noon, for a morn-ing of learning and sharing ideas about organizing initia-tives for social justice. A light breakfast will be provided. Contact Lisa Maria for details.

* Hymn 170

Saturday, March 14

Psssst! Spring is coming ...

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 16

Social Action, Page 3

Get with Social Action!

The Social Action Council of First Parish in Wayland fre-

quently receives information about opportunities to par-

ticipate in and contribute to the wider community. We

will share this information with the congregation periodi-

cally in the hope that parishioners may be interested in

supporting some of these worthy programs and events.

Of interest at this time may be some of the following.

The Advocacy Network to End Family Homelessness

will hold its 11th Annual Forum on Family Homeless-

ness on Sunday, March 1, from 2:30- 4:30 p.m. at

First Parish in Bedford; representatives from 16

homelessness programs will be present to chat; light

refreshments will be provided.

Family Promise of Metrowest will hold its 6th Annual

Walkaway Homelessness event on Saturday, April 11,

on Natick Common from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m.

The Collateral Repair Project works to provide sup-

port for refugees from conflicts in the Middle East

including resettlement, food, and housing for refu-

gees from the Syrian conflict.

REACH—Beyond Domestic Violence, the program we

support with Undecorate the Tree, needs childcare

volunteers to play with kids for about 2 hours a week

during a support group session. REACH is also looking

for court volunteers, people who help survivors ob-

tain restraining orders. Currently, volunteers work a

3- or 4- hour morning shift at a local courthouse help-

ing anyone who walks in looking to get a restraining

order. REACH would like to expand this program and

is holding a 30-hour training in March and April; con-

tact Suzanne Tiberii for details and the schedule.

Breaking Barriers at WATCH, a community develop-

ment corporation in Waltham, offers adult education,

training, and leadership programs to immigrants of all

nationalities. The organization is currently looking for

English language tutors. Training is provided.

MassEquality is looking for help enacting municipal

ordinances to protect transgender rights in cities

across the Commonwealth.

And don’t forget our Spring Work Day at the UU

Urban Ministry in Roxbury is scheduled this year for

Sunday, April 26 (see below).

For more information about any of the above organiza-

tions and opportunities, contact Suzanne Tiberii, the chair

of the Social Action Council.

Our Sixth Annual

Work Day in Roxbury

Our spring Work Day, which will be held again this year

at the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry’s Roxbury

Church, will happen on April 26. Here and on the next

page are some photos from last year. As you can see, it

wasn’t all work! There are more photos on our website.

Think spring, and let Chris Nelson know if you’re inter-

ested in joining the work team.

Sunday, April 26

The Social Action Committee is looking for chairs

for two established First Parish Committees:

Family Promise and Partner Churches.

If you are interested, contact Suzanne Tiberii.

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 17

Social Action, Page 4

Turning Point

Turning Point Men’s Shelter in Framingham serves as

many as 60 men in winter. First Parish delivers a meal

the second Monday of every month, no matter what the

weather. The shelter is sited at the top of a hill. Thanks to

John Beard and Chauncey Wilson for driving during Feb-

ruary’s storm!

As the snow intensified on February 9, getting dinner to

the Turning Point Shelter became more of an adventure

than usual. But the delivery was important: the staff told

us that the shelter was full and everyone had been kept

in that day because of the weather. Turning Point’s cook,

Frank, actually ran into the snow in his shirtsleeves to

welcome us! He just beamed as we unloaded apple crisp

from Sandy Hoyt to warm a cold night, a beautiful plate

of cookies Lea Anderson had saved from Priscilla Spauld-

ing’s memorial service, Barb Heffner’s bread and huge

crock of butter, and tin after tin of chili from Molly Beard,

Beth Butler, Kathleen Lang, and Gwyn MacDonald. Thank

you all for your generosity and resourcefulness! Special

thanks to John Beard, whose “Bread-and-Chili Express”

braved unplowed driveways and roads to provide church

delivery service on request for our cooks, and to

Chauncey Wilson, who did the last lap to Framingham.

Special thanks also to the thoughtful mystery donor who

provided two bags of clothes for the men -- those new

pairs of warm socks will go fast!

Please consider helping with our upcoming dinners on

March 9, April 13, and May 11. It’s a simple menu: chili,

bread and butter, fruit or dessert. Pans and chili recipes

are provided. Other volunteers transport the food from

the church to Turning Point, and written driving directions

are also available. Sign-up sheets are on the Vestry table.

Many thanks to those who have already signed up!

If you have questions, please speak to any member of the

Turning Point Committee: Beth Butler, Peggy Holland,

Sandy Hoyt, Suzanne Reitz, Annie Stubbs, Deb Stubeda,

and Penny Wilson.

Penny Wilson, for the Turning Point Committee

Turning Point Men’s Shelter in Framingham

serves as many as 60 men in winter. First Parish

delivers a meal the second Monday of every

month, no matter what the weather.

The shelter is sited at the top of a hill.

Thanks to John Beard and Chauncey Wilson

for driving during February’s storm!

Roxbury Work Day 2014

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 18

Meet Katie Campbell

A New Face around First Parish

Katie Campbell first came to visit First Parish last Octo-

ber. Katie is originally from New Hampshire. She moved

to Massachusetts because she felt it had a lot to offer

her. She is currently a nanny for two children in Wayland

and lives in Framingham.

How did you come to Unitarian Universalism?

Katie’s family didn’t really practice any religion. They

celebrated the Christian holidays but didn’t go to church.

Katie always considered herself a spiritual person and

was fascinated by the idea of belief in something intangi-

ble; she was also interested in people who take comfort

in religion during difficult times in their lives. She took a

few classes in college that looked at different religions

and didn’t feel that any of them fit her own beliefs. In

particular, it didn’t seem right to her that someone

should have to fear hell because of whom they loved.

When she moved to Massachusetts Katie noticed all the

UU churches; she had never even heard of Unitarian Uni-

versalism before! She looked up Unitarian Universalism

online and loved that it is an open and affirming faith,

that it fosters a community that supports one another in

being their higher selves in the world.

How did you come to First Parish in Wayland?

First Parish is right in the center of town where she

works and she passed by it often last summer and fall.

She was curious about the church and went online to

check out our website. It was at the beginning of the

church year and Katie thought the excitement of the

congregation starting their journey with our new Minis-

ter, Stephanie May, was worth checking out.

Why do you keep coming back to First Parish?

Katie says there are times in life when you arrive at a

place that just feels like home; she felt that way when

she came to First Parish. When she was talking to her

mother about coming to church her mother suggested

she choose a congregation with a larger population of

young adults, but Katie liked this congregation from the

start.

What are a few things people may not know

about you?

Katie has played the trombone for over 11 years.

She graduated from high school a year early.

She has a theater back-

ground and did costuming

for productions in high

school.

She performed in the

“Vagina Monologues.”

She is working to start a

business making children’s

costumes that are gender

blind and based on chil-

dren’s literature.

I hope that many of us will get a

chance to know Katie better.

Meet Our Members is a regular feature in the

Unitarian provided by our Membership Coordinator Kate

Holland in hopes of building greater personal connection

and community at First Parish. Thanks, Kate!

Ushers for March

Here are our ushers and greeters for March. March 1 Sally Ishizaka, Mary Ann McDougall, David & Kathy O’Leary

March 8 Sylvia Dickens, Suzanne Reitz, Marney & George Ives

March 15 Sally Linden, Carol Leiter, Roger Horine, Younggy Paik

March 22 Bob & Becky Dugan, Kathie & Dick Cromwell

March 29 Mary Kay Peacock, Barbara Pedulla, Helen & Larry Green

Thank you for being there for us! If you can’t be there after all, please arrange for a substitute or swap dates with another usher.

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 19

Roxbury Connections

The mission of the Community Life Committee is to cre-

ate opportunities for our members to forge connections

within our congregation, with our neighbors here and in

neighboring towns, and sometimes farther afield.

At the Unitarian Universalist Urban Ministry, in Roxbury,

volunteers from First Parish and other congregations offer

tutoring to high school students four afternoons a week.

Most nights, their wonderful chef cooks up tasty dinners

for the students, but on Wednesday nights they rely on

UU congregations like ours to provide dinner. Dinner

takes place from 6-6:30 p.m. and is followed by an hour

of a fun activity for the students and volunteers. First Par-

ish will provide dinner for the kids on Wednesday, April 8.

There are several ways in which you can be involved:

shopping for food, preparing the dinner in our kitchen at

First Parish, delivering the food to Roxbury, and sharing

dinner with the students and staff. (Not everyone needs

to drive.) Contact Lynne Lipcon for more information.

We hope you'll join us in this very worthwhile and satisfy-

ing event. It's a lot of fun, the kids are wonderful and, if

you haven't been to the Urban Ministry site, you'll be very

pleased to discover our "Boston gem."

Wednesday, April 8

Community Life Events 2, see also page 5

We Want Your Ideas

Please join the Community Life Committee in the

Sunroom on Sunday, March 15, at 11:30 a.m., for our

monthly meeting. We’d love to hear what kinds of

activities and events you would like to see on the

calendar. Some of our best events have come from

parishioners sharing their talents or connecting us to

good people and ideas. The wonderful Fellowship

Dinners last fall and the “LastPass” class were facili-

tated by Community Life, but came from YOU. Please

come share your ideas. You can also speak to any

member of the Community Life Committee:

Lynne Lipcon, Chair, Andrea Case, Lynne Cavanaugh,

Susan Crowley-Bechtel, Jim Grumbach, Ann Muschett,

Andy Myers, Michelle Roman, Jim Tiberii

The bell ringers gathered with

our Minister, Stephanie May,

before the service on Feb. 21

MARCH 2015 THE WAYLAND UNITARIAN PAGE 20

About First Parish in Wayland

The Wayland Unitarian is the monthly newsletter of The First Parish in Wayland, a Unitarian Universalist congrega-tion. Weekly calendar announcements are listed in the Order of Service available at the Sunday service and a full calendar of events is posted on our website.

Worship Services and Sunday School

Sundays at 10 am

Location and Address

First Parish is located at 50 Cochituate Road in Wayland, Massachusetts, at the corner of Routes 20, 126 and 27. Our mailing address is: P.O. Box 397, Wayland MA 01778.

Web Address: www.uuwayland.org

Church Office Hours

Monday through Thursday, 8:30 pm-1 pm

Office Phone Numbers

Phone: 508-358-6133 Fax: 508-358-9179

Our Ministers

The Rev. Dr. Stephanie May, Minister 508-358-6133 ext. 403, smay@uuwayland.org

The Rev. Ken Sawyer, Minister Emeritus The Rev. Dr. Deborah Pope-Lance, Affiliate Minister revdpl@gmail.com

The Rev. Maddie Sifantus, Affiliate Minister

Our Staff

Lisa Maria Steinberg, Director of Lifespan Religious Education and Spiritual Development 508-358-6133 ext. 404, lmsteinberg@uuwayland.org

Kate Holland, Membership Coordinator 508-358-6133 ext. 405 , kholland@uuwayland.org

Polly Oliver, Music Director and Organist 978-369-0886, pauline01742@gmail.com

Haley Kulow, Youth Coordinator 508-358-6133, hkulow@uuwayland.org

Gretchen Pathak, Parish Administrator 508-358-6133, ext. 402, office@uuwayland.org

Oscar Vasquez, Sexton 508-358-6133, oscarvsqz@aol.com

Michelle Poch, Nursery care, 508-358-6133

Sandy Hoyt & Ann Moses, Wedding & Memorial Service Coordinators, 508-358-6133

First Parish in Wayland

A Unitarian Universalist

Congregation

Last Words

Rum l mage

vt. To search thoroughly by turning over, han-

dling, or disarranging the contents of, as in “Go

rummage your attic.”

n. A jumble of miscellaneous articles, as in “Bring

your rummage to church.”

Etym. Obs. rummage, act of packing cargo < OFr.

arrumage < arumer, to stow, < a- to (Lat. ad) +

run ship’s hold, of Germanic origin.

Stew l ard l ship

n. the careful and responsible management of

something entrusted to one's care, as in “the

stewardship of a 200-year-old building” or “a

community exalted for its stewardship”

Etym. 15th century < OEng. stīweard , stī, stig

(sense uncertain; probably “house, hall”; see sty,

“enclosure”) + wear, ward “guard, protect” +

-ship, -scipe “office, skill”

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