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Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship | | NOTICE: The lift in our front entry is currently out of order. We encourage all our beloveds who use wheelchairs - and their loved ones - to attend our services online for the time being. For our beloveds who are able to walk with assistance, our main floor is still accessible through the use of the chair lift located at our side doors. We are incredibly sorry for this inconvenience. Please know Rev. Kellie (MVUUF) and Rev. Adam (St. John's UCC) are working together to fix this situation as soon as possible. Thank you for your patience and understanding. | | |
SAT, June 13th @ 10:00 AM | Zoom
This is your last chance to learn a little about UU History through an anti-oppressive lens. No prep-work, no homework, no RSVP required to join.
| Food & Fellowship: Flower Communion | |
SUN, June 14th, After Service | Sanctuary
Join us today for Food and Fellowship. In addition to a flower, bring treats that symbolize community or flowers, and let us celebrate our annual Flower Communion.
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SUN, June 14th @ 2:30 PM | Chapel
Join our pagan group—Chalice of the Willow—today for their monthly discussion.
| IFGD: Transformation in a Time of Change - Earth and Our Religion | |
SUN, June 14th @ 4:00 PM | Sanctuary
How does my religion help me handle the challenge of Climate change? Today, the Interfaith Forum of Greater Dayton will explore this question in a panel discussion with faith leaders from across Dayton, hosted by Rev. Kellie and MVUUF.
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MON, June 14th - SUN, June 21st |Multi-Platform
The annual gathering and business meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) will be a "together everywhere" General Assembly (GA). The theme of this year's gathering is "Meet the Moment." Learn more below.
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WED, June 17th @ 6:30 PM | Zoom
Watch and discuss LGBTQIA+ short films from the comfort of your own home! Join Rev. Kellie and her UCC counterparts throughout the month.
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WED, June 17th @ 7:00 PM | Zoom
Get your questions answered on the draft budget and the draft bylaw changes at this Q & A session. Hosted by the MVUUF Board and the Governance Restructuring Taskforce.
Can't make this Q & A? There will be another one next Tuesday, June 23rd.
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EVERY SUN @ 8:45 AM - 10:00 AM | Zoom
Explore sacred texts from the world’s religions. Current text of study: the 1819 Classic sermon “Unitarian Christianity” by Rev. William Ellery Channing which explains the founding ideas of our UU faith.
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EVERY SUN @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Zoom
This small group ministry for women explores a different spiritual concept each month. This month's concept: Transcendence
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Weekly Witness:
Social Justice
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Below is a list of upcoming social action opportunities. More events, advocacy opportunities, and drives can be found at Gem City Action, District 10 Indivisible for All Facebook Page, Dayton-Miami Valley Activist Events Facebook page, and Miami Valley Immigration Coalition's Linktree.
Happening this week...
SAT, JUN 13th @ 10 AM | Omega Baptist Church (1821 Emerson Ave.)
Dayton Town Hall, Re-Imagining Public Safety. The topic of this community conversation will be Community-Police Relations.
SUN, JUN 14th @ 6 PM - 9 PM | IUE-CWA Local 755 (313 S. Jefferson St.)
No Kings Community Gathering. Sign making, rock painting, calls to action, and a livestream of Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment. Optional: bring a dish, snacks or desserts to share. Learn more on Facebook.
WED, JUN 17 @ 4 PM | Peace Sign Sculpture (Main St. and Second St.)
Rally for Peace; Call It Genocide. Hosted by Greater Dayton Peace Coalition Learn More on Facebook.
THU, JUN 18th @ 11 AM - 1 PM | Sinclair Building 12
Juneteenth Celebration at Sinclair. Spoken word and music, from Sinclair Professor Furaha Henry Jones and musician, G. Scott Jones. Free parking in garage under building 12. Schedule and register (for the lunch count) on Sinclair's Website.
THU, JUN 18th @ 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Dayton Metro Library Main Branch
Award Winning Documentary and Panel Major! about trans trailblazer Miss Major. After the screening, local trans advocates will share their stories in an exclusive panel moderated by Lee Wade, the host of WYSO's Translucent. Learn more here.
Advocacy
Send “Save Ohio Parks” a message or your revision to urge Gov. De Wine to again veto dangerous legislation. SB 219 would allow drilling inside Ohio's parks for the first time. It would strip ODNR of its ability to regulate injection wells and orphan wells, and it would prevent the state from fining companies that cause spills or break the rules.
Advocacy
Protect DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals from United We Dream! As DACA turns 14, Tell Congress: Stop the Delegalization Agenda & Deliver Citizenship Now! DACA is being dismantled by a thousand cuts and the DACA status of many has not been honored.
Advocacy
Let Representative Mike Turner know that you are deeply disappointed in his vote to provide over the top funding to ICE and Border Patrol without the necessary restraints and accountability measures that were proposed. Learn more from UUSJ.
Advocacy
Many Ohio Assembly Bills to Oppose or Support: click on “Go to the Statehouse Legislation Tracker” at Ohio Against Extremism.
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Request for Nominations for the 2026 Emily Upham Award
Nominations are requested for the 2026 Emily Upham Social Justice Award for a member of the congregation who "exemplifies commitment and service for world peace and social justice, and is involved in on-going activities that support a vision of a better world."
Past awardees include Mike Fanelli (2025), Mary Lou Heitkamp (2024), Kristen Beireis (2023), Jen Linck (2022), Rachel Feltner (2021), Steve Steel (2020), Kathleen Pennington (2019), Anwyl Scott (2018), Ndidi Achebe, Gary Courts (2016- two awardees), Phil Wise (2015), Alice Diebel (2013-2014), Pete Davis (2012), Maureen O'Meara (2011), Bob Lewis (2010), Bill Ross (2009), Joe Law (2008), Lynn Buffington (2007).
In your nomination, please tell us about the person and why you think they should be selected. Send by June 17, to Lynn B., Social Justice Committee Chair.
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Last Chance for GA Voting Credentials
Going to the UU General Assembly this month, either online or onsite? Please contact board secretary Jen L. so we can issue your voting credentials. You, wonderful you, can represent MVUUF for some important upcoming votes at GA.
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Put the Fun in Fundraising
Please consider being part of a team to concoct a MVUUF 50/50 raffle, rummage sale, shoe drive, holiday bazaar, or other fun-raising fundraiser for this fall! Board president CQ is eager to hear your ideas and help get a team together to make your fun-raising dreams come true. Reach out to CQ or any board member now!
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Sunday, June 14th at 1:00 PM
Rev. Kellie Kelly & Somaya Bernard
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Bring a Flower!
Don't worry - extra flowers will be provided for those who forget.
| This Sunday's service is scheduled to be multi-platform: onsite as well as on Zoom and livestreamed to Facebook. | | |
About Flower Communion:
Flower Communion was created by Unitarian minister Norbert Čapek, in defiance of the Nazis. This annual celebration of community is a powerful reminder of the strength and joy we reap when we embrace the beauty of our diversity, especially in the face of fascism.
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Children & Youth Religious Enrichment this week:
Our Worship For All Ages services are intentionally multi-generational so that all children, preschool-age and older, may happily participate in the entire service.
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If joining us by phone via Zoom:
Dial 1-312-626-6799
or 1-646-876-9923
Enter Meeting ID (953 8114 7453) and Passcode (869000) at prompts.
| This service will be recorded. If you do not want to be included in the recording, please turn off your camera, mute your microphone, and change your name to "MVUUF" once you are in the zoom. | | |
Missed last week's service?
View past worship services at your convenience on our website. New worships uploaded by Wednesday of each week. See here.
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Joy!
Last Sunday Dee Jay N. shared that she is home from the hospital, and at a healthier weight now that she has received a feeding tube. What a joy it is to simply be alive! Let us send our well wishes to Dee Jay, so her health may continue to improve.
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For All Life's Joys and Sorrows
Throughout all of life's ups and downs, music is there to amplify our joys and witness our sorrows. Here are two playlists, curated by Soul Matters, for all of your joys and sorrows.
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May we know that our joys and sorrows are part of the sacred circle of life. May we be grateful for the Love that binds us to one another and will not let us go.
The joys and sorrows shared here are shared with expressed permission.
| | Last Sunday's Story for All Ages was not a book, but a wonder box story told by Rachel Feltner. You may view the story again by clicking on the button below and jumping to time marker 23:00. | | |
Hey, did you know, you can support MVUUF just by going grocery shopping, and it won't cost you a thing! Choose MVUUF to receive rewards through Kroger's Community Rewards program, or through Dorothy Lane Market's Good Neighbor program and let us thank you for your generosity! | Newsletter submissions are due by 9 AM on the fourth Monday of the month (June 22). eBlast submissions are due by 9 AM on Thursday. Please email articles to Meredith Plummer and Rev. Kellie. | Discover more - events, inspiration, community - with MVUUF's monthly newsletter "The Forum." June's Issue is out now. Read it here. | | | | |
General availability varies from staff to staff. It can be tricky keeping track of all the schedules. Here is an overview of the days our staff is available by phone or email...
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