CELEBRATING OUR 150TH YEAR
First Unitarian Church of Cleveland E-Blast
August 18 - August 25
2016
In This Issue
Inclement Weather
Hey UU: What's Cooking
Worship Services
GCC Get Out The Vote
Musical Happenings in August
Email Change
Teacher Recruitment
UUMFE Meeting
Coming of Age
GCC Gun Violence
Community Forums
Humanist Discussion Group
 
 
First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122

 
FIRST UU!

 

Inclement Weather Closings
Check Cleveland.com
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?  #18
Ramen Noodle Salad

vegetarian... a favorite for pot lucks because it is so easy. This recipe can be made with gluten free noodles. If you want this to be vegetarian use the vegetable stock variety not the one with chicken, beef or shrimp soup base.

Ingredients:
1 lb shredded cabbage
½ C slivered Toasted Almonds
1 pkg. Ramen noodles
1/3 C sesame oil
3 Tbsp  rice vinegar
2 Tbsp Sugar
1 Tbsp Soy Sauce

Directions:
1.  Mix cabbage and green onions (other vegetables as desired) in a bowl
2.  Combine flavor packet from noodles with oil, vinegar, sugar, sesame oil and soy sauce in a small jar or bowl with a lid.  Shake to mix well.
3.   Break up noodles and mix with toasted almonds.
4.  Just before serving: Mix all the ingredients into the bowl with the cabbage. Toss well.
Serves 8

Debbie Wright
 

Worship Services
Sunday, August 21 at 11:00 am
"Summer Musings"
Rev. Danial Budd

Sunday, August 28 at 11:00 am
"Second Person Humanism"
Mr. Mark Weber
GREATER CLEVELAND CONGREGATION'S GET OUT THE VOTE VOLUNTEER
OPPORTUNITY
 
AUGUST 25, 2016  7:00 PM

Greater Cleveland Congregations is launching its "Get out the vote (GOTV)" campaign. Those of you who believe in the importance of this citizen duty may wish to attend this meeting to determine your part in making this happen in our communities. The meeting is at Trinity Cathedral 2230 Euclid Avenue (free secure parking off Prospect) at 7:00 pm on Thursday August 25.   If you'd like to carpool, meet at the church parking lot at 6:30pm.  Please call Mark Weber to let him know you are carpooling 216 519 0220. This is an informational meeting.

 
Musical Happenings in August
 
Our Chancel Choir will kick off the 2016-2017 season on Wednesday, August 31st. Make plans to be here for a potluck picnic at 6:00, either outside (weather permitting) or downstairs in fellowship hall. At 7:00, we'll take the party up to the Worship Center for our first choir practice of the year. Please join us for our start-up celebration, even if you've never sung in the choir before. Everyone is welcome, regardless of age or experience level.

If you have any questions, contact music director Mike Carney by email ( [email protected]) or phone (216-751-2320, ext 23). 
EMAIL CHANGE
 
Due to spotty connectivity with her telecommuting email address, Bethany Ward will now receive all email at  [email protected]
Please update your contact information accordingly.

Teacher Recruitment

Unitarian Universalism is a religion of immense awe and wonder. Join our children and youth in examining the mystery of religious exploration during the 2016-2017 Church Year. Volunteer opportunities are vast. Please contact Bethany Ward, DLFD, if you would like to volunteer your time this fall in service of educating and guiding the youth of our community.
 

 
UU MINISTRY FOR EARTH MEETING
 
All are invited to the first UU Ministry for Earth meeting of the church year on Sunday, September 11, 12:30 in the Baker Room.  We will set the agenda for the year.



TEACHER ORIENTATION

Bagels and coffee at 9:15 am  in Fellowship Hall.  All volunteer teachers are asked to attend an important orientation on Saturday, September 17 at 9:30 am - 12:00pm.
 
We will hand out curriculum, review classroom procedure and also allow time for teaching teams to meet and create teaching schedules.  Child care provided in Room 108 upon request to Bethany S. Ward at [email protected]g


COMING OF AGE MENTORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
 
Interested in our Coming of Age Program? Be a Mentor!
There is nothing more fulfilling than giving back.  Please consider  being a part of the engaging and rewarding Coming of Age program for 2016-2017. Applications are being accepted now!  Our participants this year are male dominant so we are really in need of male mentors.  There are openings for female mentors, too. Coming of Age mentors will work individually with youth, participant in group events, and should be open to scheduled overnights.  A calendar of events is given upon acceptance into the program as a mentor. Want to know more? Wish to apply?
Email Bethany Ward at[email protected] 
 

 
IMPORTANT MEETING ON GUN VIOLENCE
 
On Sunday September 18th at 12:30 pm in the Baker Room, GCC anti-gun violence activist Donna Weinberger will speak about her work and the work of GCC on this critical issue. All are welcome. 
 
COMMUNITY FORUMS BEGIN SEPTEMBER 25
 
Join discussions with outstanding speakers and panelists from Cleveland's premier organizations.
 
Sundays: 9:30-10:45. a.m
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OUR COMMUNITIES RE-DEFINED
 
Sept.  25   The Republican Convention: Cleveland's Crucial Investment
Oct.    2     University Circle and Adjacent Neighborhoods: What's Coming?
 
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?  
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.