CELEBRATING OUR 150TH YEAR
First Unitarian Church of Cleveland E-Blast
October 6 - October 13
2016
In This Issue
 
 
First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

 

Inclement Weather Closings
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First Unitarian Church of Cleveland closes whenever Shaker Schools Close. (Including cold weather without snow.)

We never close on Sundays.
 

 
 

 
Hey UU: What's Cooking?  #25
Leek and Potato Soup

We received a request for simple recipes.  I re-discovered this recipe and we liked it so much I made it a second time within two weeks.  We often eat soup for dinner.

Ingredients:
2 T butter or oil
2 medium leeks, cleaned and chopped
One onion, chopped
1 ½ lb. potatoes, diced (if organic, I don't peel them)
1 15 oz. can navy or other white bean
Parsley or dill, chopped  (I often use 1 or 2 t of dried dill)
4 cups vegetable stock (I use 2 cubes unsalted bullion)
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
1.Saute´ the leeks in the butter or oil in a large saucepan for 10 minutes.
2. Add the potatoes and herbs; then cook for 10 minutes more. 
3. Mix in the drained white beans and add the stock and simmer until vegetables are tender. 
note: If you would like a thicker soup, squash some of the potato cubes on the side of the pan. I always do this. We like a nice thick soup!
 
Carol Gibson
 
 

COVENANT GROUP FALL REGISTRATION
 
Dates to register:
Sunday October 9th and 16th during coffee hour.

Twelve of our Covenant Groups currently have openings! Please look for covenant group descriptions in the Order of Service on 10/9 and 10/16. 
 
A covenant group is a space that welcomes our inwardness even as it connects us to the gifts and challenges of community, and to the large world. --Parker J. Palmer from "A Hidden Wholeness"
 
 
Worship Services

Sunday, October 9 at 11:00 am
"On The Errors of Our Trinity"
the Rev. Daniel Budd

Sunday, October 16 at 11:00 am
"History and Hope"
the Rev. Marge Corletti
October RE Calendar
 
October 9                RE Classes
                              Covenant Group
Registation

October 16              RE Classes
                              Covenant Group                                           Registration                                                     
October 23              RE Classes

October 28              Halloween Party
 
October 30             RE Classes
 

GCC GET OUT THE VOTE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES
 
Let's Get out the vote and more!  Sign up to go door to door with a partner after training on weekends in October. GCC is partnering with Leadership Lab in LA to provide training and more.  We will be engaging residents on the importance of voting, their feelings about the criminal justice system in Cuyahoga County, and listening to other issues affecting them.  You can sign up at coffee hour each Sunday this month. 

HUMANIST DISCUSSION GROUP FORMING
 
On Sunday, October 9th at 12:30 pm in the library, Mark Weber will convene a meeting of those members and friends of the congregation who would like to participate in a monthly humanist discussion group. The group will explore the varieties of humanism  and will focus on issues of interest to the participants. For further information, call Mark Weber at 440-519-0220. 

 
MEN'S CHOIR

On Sunday, October 9th , we will once again have music from The First Church Men's Singers ! Just as with the Multigen Choir, no experience is necessary - all you need to do is come to the sanctuary at 10:00 on the 9 th . Mike will help the guys learn a couple of easy songs which we'll sing during the service. Men of all ages, come and sing with us on the 9 th !
 
COMMUNITY FORUMS
OCTOBER
 
Join discussions with outstanding speakers and panelists from Cleveland's premier organizations.
 
Sundays: 9:30-10:45. a.m
 
CAMPAIGNS AND CONSEQUENCES
 
Oct.   16   Negativity in Presidential Campaigns: Is there a Silver Lining?
Oct.    23   The Supreme Court: Is 2016 the Most Important Election in our Lifetime?  

SAVE THE DATES!
 
Sunday October 23, 2016 - Fellowship Hall - 12:30 - 3:00 pm Congregational Conversation
 
Saturday November 5, 2016 - Fellowship Hall - 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Congregational Conversation Family Potluck

 
ONLINE CALENDAR
 
Check out our new online calendar .  Go to our website www.firstunitariancleveland.org, scroll down to the bottom of the home page, and click on the Calendar tab.  All church events are now posted and continuously updated!