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Sky Island UU Church
Weekly Connections
[email protected]
Office and Service Location: 4533 N. Commerce Dr, Sierra Vista, AZ
Office open: Mon. & Fri. 11AM-3PM
Mailing address: PO Box 3123 SV, AZ 85636
ph. 520-378-0197
Minister: Rev. Christiane Heyde
Christiane can be reached by phone 520-393-9960
or email [email protected]
Sunday through Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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 This Congregation affirms and promotes the full participation of persons in all our activities and endeavors without regard to race, color, gender, physical or mental challenge, affectional or sexual orientation, class or national origin. |
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Church emails
Please send any emails regarding the newsletter, calendar or the web site to the church email, [email protected]
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Click HERE for Important Links and Recurring Information for October.
New Directory for October on web site
right hand side under "Sky Island UU Church Links"
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Christiane's Contemplations"Until we are all Free, we are none of us free." This quote by Emma Lazarus, often repeated in various ways by MLK and others since, echoes through our state of Arizona, as we are approaching Marriage Equality. Freedom to Marry organizer, Rev. Debra Peevy, has been meeting with liberal religious leaders across the state to make sure we can offer free weddings for same sex couples the moment that the courts allow. UCC ministers as well as UU ministers have volunteered to be there, and congregations have been asked to support them, possibly by handing out flowers to anyone receiving a marriage license, and providing non-alcoholic bubbly to toast for those who have a ceremony on the court house steps. At this time, almost 100 ministers are ready to perform court house step ceremonies at a moment's notice. Currently, I am assigned to the Sierra Vista Court office at 100 Colonia De Salud, #100, and my UCC colleague Rev. Tina Squire will cover the Bisbee court house at 100 Quality Hill. We hope to let all of you know by Facebook, email, and/or phone when the decision comes down. Please come to either location to support the celebration of civil rights. While it is wonderful to celebrate legal rights for LGBTQs in Arizona, we have not arrived. Most people can still be fired in this state simply for being gay, and we have a way to go to make life fair and safe. Big changes are sweeping the country, though, and celebrations are in order. Thank you, dear Sky Island UUs, for choosing to be a welcoming congregation in 2010, and for making a difference for so many! With much Love and Gratitude,
Rev. Christiane Heyde
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You Are All Invited: Congregational Stewardship Saturday Oct. 18 from 8:30AM-2PM @ MVUU Church
Workshop on the Care and Feeding of a Congregation
Facilitated by Rick Felton LEADERSHIP non-profit and church leadership consultant.
Who? Leaders, and learners, from multiple congregations. Neighboring congregations have been invited and will be sending representatives. Much of Mountain Vista's UU's board of trustees and stewardship committee and Rev. Ron Phares will be there. And you?
Where? At MVUU, 3801 W. Cromwell, Tucson, AZ 86741
Food? Yes, and it will be awesome.
Questions? Are we UUs? The agenda is still being finalized but some proposed topics include:
�Creating a culture of abundance among congregants and leaders.
�The roles of the Minister, the Board of Trustees, the Stewardship Committee.
�The relationship between Financial and Non-Financial Stewardship.
�Cold calling in the pledge drive: What should we be doing? How to remove fear from the conversation.
�How do Mission and Vision impact Stewardship.
�Capital Campaign Challenging Consumerism/Materialism/Fear mindsets.
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Buddhist Meditation Classes: Everyone is welcome. Drop by for any class. No registration required. For more information go to MEDITATION
Upcoming topics:
Oct. 25 - Relationships - Growing love and harmony
Nov. 8 - Desire, craving, and addiction
Nov. 22 - Climbing out of Depression
Dec. 13 - Life is But a Dream
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Sunday Service October 19: The myth of Satan
It is the season of Halloween, and many masks are already appearing all around us. At the same time, some faith groups have questioned the sanctity of our Unitarian and Universalist traditions and values for centuries. Christiane will take a look at the various myths and even conspiracies that led to the current image and idea of Satan.
Sermon: Rev. Christiane Heyde
Facilitator: Richard Albright
Sunday Service October 26: 7th Annual Empty Bowls
Sermon: Rev. Christiane Heyde
Facilitator: Carolyn Edwards
2nd Collection is for the food banks of SV and Bisbee. Please make checks out to Sky Island UU Church with a notation of 2nd collection or food banks.
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Calendar
Every Sunday: Freethinkers of SV @ 2:30-4PM
Sunday Oct. 19 @ noon: Communications Committee meeting
Monday Oct. 20 @ 1PM: Closed Committee on Ministry Meeting* + @ 4PM: Cooking at GNA
Tuesday Oct. 21 @ 10AM: Closed Board meeting*
Thursday Oct. 23 @ noon: UU Quilters
Saturday Oct. 25 @ 4PM: Buddhist Meditation
* Closed meetings are private and are not open to the congregation
All events held at 4533 Commerce Dr. unless otherwise noted. Board and committee meetings are open to the congregation unless noted otherwise.
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Sky Island UU Church Information
RE Information for October 19:
Teresa Longmore will share a story and activities with the children about our 5th principle, which focuses on democracy.
"Dedicate" the date!
Save the date! The official dedication celebration for our new church home has been set for Saturday, November 8, at 1 PM. This is our moment to share the joy of our success and express our optimism for the future of this loving congregation. Watch your email for more info and invitations coming out soon.
Directory
If you change your address, email, phone, etc. please send the change to [email protected] so I can keep the church directory current. Also if you notice any errors for your entry in the church directory, please send the correction to [email protected] or contact Terry Z (the Keeper of the Directories) in person or leave a message in her blue folder on the wall in the church office. Family Group Wanted
Are there Moms, Dads, Kids K thru 12 and beyond, and any others out there who would like to make music to be presented at church services? Do you like to sing simple folk and traditional songs, or play simple instruments or perhaps even dance? More complex music welcomed, also. If interested, please email [email protected] asap and state your interests. If enough response, we will set up a rehearsal schedule in time for holidays! Halloween Party Saturday Oct. 25
Rita Johnson-Aronna and Pat Aronna will host a Halloween Party on October 25 at 6:30 PM at their home at 5131 S. Bannock Avenue, Sierra Vista, AZ.
Wear a costume if the spirit moves you. Food and drink will be provided. Any additional food or drink you may want to bring will not be turned away.
For information or directions call 520 378 3475. Please RSVP by phone, email [email protected] or in person
A Tax Planning Hint from Edna Weigel If you normally take the standard deduction on your tax return, ask yourself if you gave enough to the building fund to allow you to itemize deductions for 2014. If so, it might be to your tax advantage to donate during 2014 some portion of what you pledged to give in 2015. It will be easier for our treasurer if you don't wait until the last minute to make any early donations. Talent Sunday Sign Ups Many of you signed up for talents, interests and opportunities a couple of weeks ago, while others were absent on our "Talent Sunday." We will post a small version of our sign up lists on the wall in Fellowship Hall for the next couple of weeks. That way all of you get a chance to add your names to the groups in which you might want to be active.
Christiane
Memorial Service
The memorial for John MacQuaid, one of our beloved founding members, who died on September 7, will be held on January 12 at the Veteran's Memorial Cemetery, with Rev. Christiane Heyde presiding.
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