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We join together to encourage spiritual growth,
bu
ild a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
Sunday, September 25, 2016
"The Fear of Islam, Islam & Democracy"
- Rev. Carl
9:30 a.m. Early Service (Sanctuary)
Arts & Exploration for children 3rd grade and below (classrooms)
10:00 a.m. UU Buddhist Meditation (Chapel)
10:30 a.m. Religious Education for All Ages:
- Religious Education (Classrooms)
- UU Buddhist Group Discussion (Chapel)
- Friendly Forum:
"How Rousseau Predicted Trump: The
Enlightenment Philosopher's Attack on Cosmopolitan Élites
Now Seems Prophetic" by Pankaj Mishra, The New Yorker,
Aug 1 2016, (Room 113/115)
11:30 a.m. Late Service (Sanctuary)
Arts & Exploration for children 3rd grade and below (classrooms)
12:30 p.m. Ken Burns' "Defying the Nazis" potluck & discussion (Room
113)
12:45 p.m. Open Circle Drop-in Discussion Group: "My Favorite Way to
Help: (Room 124)
1:00 p.m. Animal Rights Ministry Visit to
Poplar Springs Animal
Sanctuary Open House (See below).
(Sermon Archive: the text, audio, & video of most week's sermons
Begins TONIGHT! "What's Fair? Who Decides?": Navigating the Ethics of Privilege with Rev. Carl: Thursdays, starting September 22 (6 sessions), 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. in Room 113/115.Visit
frederickuu.org/privilege
for more information. Register in the Atrium or at
frederickuu.org/ASE/Register.php.
UUCF Parent Potluck: Saturday, September 24, 5:00 p.m. (Atrium).
Ken Burns' "Defying the Nazis" Potluck, Film & Discussion: Sunday, September 25, 12:30 p.m.(Rooms 113/115): Join us for a viewing of Ken Burn's film followed by a lively discussion. The film documents a Unitarian minister and his wife's courageous mission in 1939 to help refugees escape Nazi-occupied Europe, risking their lives so that hundreds could live in freedom. The films asks how we carry on the Sharps' legacy of defying hatred and discrimination today? Islamophobia and the Syrian refugee crisis are modern day parallels to the bigotry the Sharps fought against. If you are able, please bring a dish to share, "finger foods only."
Visit Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary:
Sunday, September 25, 1:00 p.m. The Animal Rights Ministry invites you to the
18th Annual Open House
at Poplar Spring
.
This is a family-friendly event with clowns, face painting, speakers, catered food, a silent auction, music and visiting with the 200+ rescued animals who call Poplar Spring home. Admission is free, but donations of any amount are very much appreciated. Come meet and visit pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys and horses. Address: 15200 Mt. Nebo Rd. Poolesville, MD.
Seven Frederick Faith Communities, including UUCF, join to build unity and community in a musical celebration for peace. The event features choirs and musicians from the following faith communities: Trinity United Methodist, Islamic Society of Frederick, UUCF, ERUCC, Metropolitan DC Baha'i, Episcopal Church of the Transfiguration and Congregation Kol Ami of Frederick as well as the Frederick Children's Chorus.
For more information, contact: Barbara Kershner Daniel at [email protected] or 301-662-2762.
Yoga for Beginners: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel)
Choir Rehearsals: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Tai Chi, Qi Gong: Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel). From one of our members: "
Doing the Tai Chi and Qi Gong movements exercise one's balance and coordination. It's fun to learn!"
Family Emergency Shelter:
for Saturday, October 1 - Friday, October 14. Training is provided on request for new volunteers, and a Religious Coalition staff member is always on site. For more info, contact UUCF coordinator, Patricia Cronin (
[email protected]). Our partner host site has chosen to continue to provide meals during their rotation. If you or your group would like to prepare a meal one evening, contact Barbara Barry, ERUCC coordinator
(240-422-7888,
[email protected]
).
UUCF Children's Choir
(K - 6th grade): Rehearsals on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
Sunday
, starting
October 2
, during the
9:30 a.m.
Early Service after the Story for All Ages (Room 124). The Children's Choir will sing the Introit (opening song) on most 2nd Sundays for both services. Children must arrive early (
9:00 a.m.
) on performance Sundays to warm-up and practice. They may leave after they have sung the second time. For more information or to sign-up, email Deb Int Veldt (
[email protected]
).
Ongoing Classes & Events
UUCF Book Club: will meet Friday, October 14, 7:30 p.m. at Homewood at Crumland Farm, hosted by Fanny Johnsson. We will meet in the private dining room on the main level of the building. This month's book is a novel by Viet Thanh Nguyen, The Sympathizer, an espionage novel, set in Vietnam. It was awarded the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction. If you need directions to Homewood, contact Fanny at fjohnsson@comcast.net or 301-644-5907.
Social Action News
* Alphabet Soup: BIB, AACF
* Contributions to AACF (September's Split-plate Recipient) accepted
through UUCF until October 12th.
Bring a Can of Food to Sunday's Service: We have two bins: the BIG bin is for the Food Bank's year-round collection and the smaller, orange bin is for:
 Blessings in a Backpack: UUCF is partnering with Kol Ami this year to collect food for Blessings in a Backpack. 1,300 Frederick children in 10 schools are currently receiving weekend bags of supplemental nutrition provided by donations such as yours. Pick up the yellow flier in the Atrium for further information.
WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT FOOD THAT IS ON OUR LIST! Please place donations in the
orange bin next to the food pantry bin. (We are especially in need of canned tuna and Chef Boyardee Ravioli - 15 oz. can.) Cash donations are also gladly accepted! Contact Carol Topchik with questions:
[email protected].
Community Event This Weekend
Use
frederickuu.org/announce to submit contributions for the Order of Service or Midweek Email (both due by Wednesdays at Noon) as well as for posting on the
frederickuu.org website as a separate webpage.
Submissions for our monthly UNISON newsletter are due by
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