First Unitarian Church of Cleveland
21600 Shaker Boulevard
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
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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.
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Hey UU: What's Cooking? #24
Orange Pan-glazed Tempeh Recipe
Here is a yummy Tempeh recipe for people who don't think they like Tempeh. Serve with a rice or pasta dish.
HS note: This recipe is equally good made with tofu. I made a couple minor tweaks to the recipe based on American ingredients/measurements. You can make a meal out of this by pairing it with some lightly sauteed seasonal vegetables, or in this case I simple served if over some left-over cooked wheat berries that I heated with a bit of chopped kale.
1 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3-4 large juicy oranges)
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
2 teaspoons tamari (or soy sauce)
1 1/2 tablespoons mirin (see note below)
2 teaspoons maple syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
2 small garlic cloves, crushed
roughly 10 ounces of tempeh (or extra-firm tofu)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 lime
a handful of cilantro (coriander) leaves
1. Put the orange juice in a small bowl. Squeeze the grated ginger over the bowl to extract the juices, then discard the pulp. Add the tamari, mirin, and maple syrup, ground coriander, and garlic. Mix together and set aside.
2. Cut the tempeh (or tofu) into thin-ish, bite-sized pieces, and if working with tofu, pat dry with a paper towel.
3. Put the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot but not smoking, add the tempeh and fry for 5 minutes, or until golden underneath. Turn and cook the other side for another 5 minutes, or until golden. Pour the orange juice mixture into the pan and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the sauce has reduced to a lovely thick glaze. Turn the tempeh once more during this time and spoon the sauce over the tofu from time to time.
4. Serve the tempeh drizzled with any remaining sauce and a squeeze of lime, with the coriander scattered on top.
Heidi note: As I mention in the head notes, I served this over some leftover wheat berries heated with a few handfuls of chopped kale.
Serves 4. (or two if you love it as much as we did -h)
Fern Jennings
When a recipe calls for mirin, the Japanese sweet rice wine, you need a combination of acidic and sweet flavors. Add between 1 and 2 tablespoons of sugar to 1/2 cup of white wine, vermouth, or dry sherry to replace 1/2 cup of mirin.
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GIFT FOR VALERIE
Many of you were on mid-summer hiatus when we said our good-byes to our first ever Killam Intern, Valerie Freseman. To express our gratitude and affection, we sent her off with a cake (of course) and a gift of cash. If you would like to add to our gift, please get your contribution to Doug no later than
Sunday, October 2. Cash or check is fine. Just indicate that it is for Valerie and we will get it to her.
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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"
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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
!
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Sunday, October 2 at 11:00 am
"Blessing of the Animals"
the Rev. Daniel Budd and the Rev Patricia Shelden
Sunday, October 9 at 11:00 am
"On The Errors of Our Trinity"
the Rev. Daniel Budd
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October 2 Blessing of the Animals
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
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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
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?
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Whether or not you saw Defying the Nazis: the Sharp's War on PBS, please plan to join Daniel Budd and Laurie Albright on Friday night, September 30 from 6:00-9:00 pm in Fellowship Hall. We will gather at 6:00 pm for a potluck meal, begin the 85 minute documentary viewing at 6:30pm. Discussion,using questions from a UUA guide and more, will begin immediately following at about 8:00pm.
This is a great intergenerational opportunity. Come and allow this experience to help you deepen and clarify your values, and how we might bring more compassion, justice, and love into this world.
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Come be a part of our
Multigen Choir
on
Sunday, October 2nd
for the Blessing of the Animals service - adults, youth and children of all ages are welcome and no singing experience is necessary! There is no weeknight rehearsal commitment for this group, just come to the sanctuary at 10:00 that morning. Mike will teach the group an easy-to-learn version of "All God's Critters" and one other piece, then we'll sing during the service that same morning. All are welcome - see you there!
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Yes, it's that time when temps turn
cooler and coffee , cocoa and
chocolate bars are available for
purchase. Stop by this Sunday,
October 2 during coffee hour to
pick up yours.
Coffee 10 oz bag $9
Cocoa $5
Chocolate bars $3
(Dk choc with caramel/sea salt)
Proceeds benefit UU Ministry for the Earth
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Join Board of Trustees President Eileen McCully for lunch and a discussion about getting more involved as a leader at First Unitarian. You know all those people you see being in charge of stuff? None of those people were born with the word "Leader" stamped on their forehead. Some of them dove right in because they felt a passion. Others needed a little more support. Come and be supported. We'll talk about how things work here at First Unitarian as well as some opportunities for more formal training in leadership and governance. You won't be asked to commit to anything. Lunch is on me.
Sunday, Oct 2 at 12:30 in Fellowship Hall.
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GCC GOTV canvassing will continue on Saturdays and Sundays in October. Other events are also planned in early November. GCC's goal is to increase voter turnout, especially in targeted neighborhoods with low voter turnout. Substantial training is included. At least 12 from First U have already participated. We hope you'll also consider signing up to help make a difference in this critical election. You can sign up and talk to others who have already participated at the GCC Table at Coffee Hour October 2 and every Sunday in October.
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Sunday, October 2 from 12:30-1:00. Location TBD based on weather, either outside or in senior high RE room. Learn how the group operates and communicates. Can't join us this week? Get all announcements in our FB group at:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/FirstUUCleveYRUU/ and our RemindMe by texting 81010 to @firstcle Questions? Email
[email protected]
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The Family to Family Program at University Settlement offers a
n volunteer opportunity to provide assistance to youth aging out of the Foster Care System:
Please join us Tuesday October 4th, 2016 at the YWCA of Greater Cleveland, 4019 Prospect Ave. from 9:30-11:30 for a breakfast for Faith based and Community leaders to learn about this national faith-based group mentoring model and how you can help change the course of a young person's life.
Please register by clicking here.
For more info, contact
Susan Reis 216-570-1192
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Have you ever felt lost when trying to sing one of the hymns on a Sunday morning? Would you like to learn more about how to sing and read music? Have you ever thought about singing with the choir but you're not sure you have the voice for it? Or are you just looking for a way to expand your horizons and have some fun? If the answer is yes to any of these questions, then here's a perfect opportunity for you: On the first Wednesday of every month, our music director Mike Carney will be leading a workshop in hymn singing and general vocal technique. Learn how to read music (especially some of those trickier hymns), how to breathe and think like a musician, and how to use your voice as the beautiful instrument that it is meant to be. Whether you are an experienced vocalist or a musical greenhorn, here's your chance to make some music, learn a few things, and have a lot of fun! We'll meet from 6:15-7:00 in the Worship Center the first Wednesday of every month, including
Wednesday, October 5th
. No registration is required, and you can drop in or out from one month to the next if necessary. All ages are welcome! If you have any questions, contact music director Mike Carney by email (
[email protected]
) or phone (216-751-2320, ext 23).
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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.
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