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Blackpool Unitarian Church

Lytham Road/ Thames Road

December 2019

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Welcome to Blackpool Unitarians

Unitarians are very different

• We don’t have a particular set of beliefs that we expect

you to agree with.

• Everyone who comes to our church is free to discover

their own spiritual path.

• Whatever you believe will be respected by us.

• We will try to support you on your spiritual journey or

just provide an understanding ear.

• We do not judge anyone.

• You will always be made welcome.

We light the chalice flame at the beginning of our services at

10.45 every Sunday.

Don’t forget the Carol

service on Sunday 22

December at 6pm.

A mixture of interesting

readings, music and

carols, followed by

refreshments.

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Christmas Events

Saturday 30 November

• Christmas stall with loads of gifts at

reasonable prices

• Raffle - hamper and Christmas cake

Saturdays 7th, 14th and 21st December

• Tombola - lots of lovely prizes

• Raffle - hamper and Christmas cake

• Refreshments as usual

Saturday 21 December - Christmas Party

• Come in costume or with a Christmas

hat on

• Seasonal food

• Fun and Games

• Raffle drawn

• £2.50 per ticket - get yours soon!!

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Quiz night

The winners of the trophy

were the Highfielder’s team -

Philip, Lorraine, Alistair and

Paul. Well done! The night

was enjoyed by all and raised

£300 for Trinity Hospice.

Many thanks to Quiz- Master,

Ron who also provided the

trophy in memory of Liz.

Thank you too to Carol for

the wonderful food.

International Tea Day

On December 15th tea-producing nations such as Sri

Lanka, Vietnam and Tanzania celebrate their popular

and enormous industry. However, this is also a chance for

them to draw the world’s attention to the workers’

conditions and other challenges facing the industry.

Contributed by Avril

Linda and Graham would like to wish

you all a peaceful Christmas. We will not

be sending out Christmas cards, instead

we will be making a donation to a

homeless charity. xx

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Lest we Forget

A moving service of remembrance

was led by Graeme Pilbrough on

Sunday 10th November. Many

thanks to Khris and Avril for decorating the church so

beautifully.

Chestnuts roasting on an open fire………

Roasted chestnuts have been a Christmas staple for

generations. They were originally cooked in the

mountainous areas of Europe at a time of year when

many other grains were not available. Chestnuts are the

only nuts with a meaningful amount of vitamin C in

them.

Contributed by Avril

Two young boys were spending the night at their grand-

parents the week before Christmas. At bedtime, the two

boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the

youngest one began praying at the top of his voice.

"I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE...

I PRAY FOR A NEW PLAYSTATION...

I PRAY FOR A NEW DVD PLAYER..."

His older brother leaned over and nudged the younger

brother and said, "Why are you shouting your prayers?

God isn't deaf." To which the little brother replied, "No,

but Grandma is!"

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Frangipane mince pies

German pastry Topping

8oz plain flour 4oz Madiera cake

4oz butter 4oz soft butter

2oz sugar 2 eggs

1 medium egg (beaten) 4oz almond essence

+ A jar of mincemeat

Method

Mix the flour, butter and sugar until they look like bread-

crumbs.

Add the egg and mix to make a smooth paste.

Put the pastry in the fridge for 30 minutes to rest.

Crumble the madeira cake, add the butter, eggs and al-

mond essence. Whisk together till smooth.

Roll out the pastry to the thickness of a £1 coin.

Cut out suitable shapes to line your bun tins.

Put a teaspoonful of mincemeat in each pastry case, then

add a teaspoonful of the topping.

Bake at 180°C until golden brown.

Contributed by Trish

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Services in December

1st Dr Martin Pulbrook

8th Mr Graeme Pilbrough

15th Mr & Mrs G Leather (joint service)

22nd 6pm Christmas Carol Service

29th Mrs Sarah Simpson

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Church Appointments and Support

Chairman: Granville Leather Tel: 01253 975033

Pulpit Supply: Chris"ne Leather Tel: 01253 975033

Secretary: Jackie Eggleton

Financial: Yvonne Glass

Organist: Paul Clarkson

Blackpool “Contact” Mag Editor: Linda Phoenix

Tel: 07903957514

Hall Bookings: Yvonne Glass Tel: 07809251215

Facebook: Simone Cowgill

Website: Graham Phoenix Tel: 01253 712379

Weddings, Funerals, Naming Ceremonies: Granville

Leather Tel: 01253 975033

Blackpool Unitarian Church, Lytham Road, Blackpool,

Lancashire, FY4 1ED

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