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Live Oak
Unitarian Universalist Church
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Worship
9/12/2021
“What Shall We Do with Our Anger?”
Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford
Online Only 10:00 am
How is your anger showing up? Are you more irritable, or carrying a slow-simmering rage? There are many justifiable reasons to be mad right now. How do we best channel that anger in a way that is productive and doesn’t harm us or the people we love?
Join us for Worship at 10:00am: the link will be on the Live Oak homepage: www.liveoakuu.org
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Share the Plate
Share Your Support with Share the Plate
It’s the High Holidays!
Our September 2021 Share the Plate community partner is the Anti-Defamation League of Texas. ADL is a leading anti-hate organization, founded in 1913 in response to an escalating climate of antisemitism and bigotry. Today, ADL is the first call when acts of antisemitism occur, and continues to fight all forms of hate. A global leader in exposing extremism, delivering anti-bias education, and fighting hate online, ADL’s ultimate goal is a world in which no group or individual suffers from bias, discrimination or hate.
ADL was chosen as our partner specifically for September, as Jews across the world observe the High Holidays. In addition, this donation is in recognition of our friendship and shared sacred space with Shir Ami. We stand united with them in fighting antisemitism.
Go to the Donate link on the Live Oak website’s home page. Use the drop down menu to designate your donation for “Share the Plate”. In addition to those designated donations, half of all undesignated gifts in September will go to the fund.
July recipient: UBarU - $1068.25
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A Few Words from the Minister
...And I Feel Fine
First, Friends, the news that perhaps we haven't wanted to accept: Life as we knew it has changed. And it's never going to go back to the way it used to be. Read more
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A Few Words from the DLFD
(Director of Lifespan Faith Development)
Faith Development 9.6 to 9.12.21
This week's news... read more
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Multi-platform Church Begins 9:30 am Sept 19
September 19, we begin multi-platform church! Here are the details to know.
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Water Communion Drive-Through, September 19
On Sunday, September 19, our water communion ritual continues after the service. Please come by after the service concludes, from about 10:30-12:30, to add water from your summer adventures (could be from a lake, ocean ... or your kitchen faucet!) and to pick up a tiny commemorative bottle containing water from our last in-person water ceremony. We'll also have a banner for you (children included) to write a blessing for Live Oak. This banner will hang inside Live Oak until we are able to safely return to our building's sanctuary.
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Please respond:
Multiplatform Worship Questionnaire
Hello Live Oak! On September 19 at 9:30 am, we move to "Multi-platform Worship." We'd like to roughly estimate how many people will be attending in-person, how many online, and who can help with each. Please fill out this short questionnaire:
For more information:
Thank you!
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Office Closed
Diane will be on vacation next week. Messages will be check once a day. Newsletter items should be submitted by midnight on Tuesday as per usual.
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SOCIAL JUSTICE MINISTRY UPDATE
Here are the recent meeting notes for your review.
Please mark your calendar for the next meeting: Friday 9/17 @ 1pm. Check What's Happening for the link. ALL CHURCH MEMBERS ARE WELCOME AND NEEDED AT THESE MEETINGS!
As the late Congressman John Lewis reminded us:
There is a lot of “Good Trouble” that is needed in the area of Social Justice!
We all need to be part of the action!
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Social Justice Ministry News
Doing M.O.R.E.: Mobilize, Organize, Register and Educate voters
The Social Justice Ministry Team has been busy meeting regularly over the summer. The purpose of SJM is to deepen our affirmation to the inherent worth and dignity of every person and to make this affirmation manifest through our work. This ministry enables Live Oak as a congregation to carry out our faith by substantially improving the quality of life for those who experience a variety of injustices in the wider community.
During the special legislative session this summer, Senate Bill 1 that enacts new voting restrictions was passed. This unfairly targets marginalized voters, especially Black and Brown voters and those with disabilities. Therefore we are partnering with the Texas Poor People's Campaign to do M.O.R.E.: Mobilize, Organize, Register and Educate voters. Voter registration efforts will take place at various Texas Community Partners (https://www.texascommunitypartnerprogram.com/) organizations. Volunteers will staff tables set up outside to assist voters who want to register.
Several of us are Deputy Voter Registrars and there are ample opportunities to be involved even if you don't want to register voters. If you're interested in serving with the Social Justice Ministry voting rights/registration group or have any questions please email us socialaction@liveoakuu.org.
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Women's Labyrinth Group on Zoom
Sunday, September 12, 6:30-9 p.m.
We gather for a sharing circle followed by a finger labyrinth walk in the time of the waxing moon and the upcoming Fall Equinox (September 22). We take stock of our harvest with gratitude, and we ponder needed changes in our lives—just as the moon and the seasons change. Please join us as we walk the path that “calls us from the center of who we are and who we long to be.” Feel free to bring a song, a poem, or a short reading. The group is open to women high school age and older. The Zoom link with be sent via email for those who are on the email list for the Women’s Labyrinth Group. If you need a copy of the Live Oak Labyrinth and/or the Zoom link, contact: Linda Webster
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HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO OUR NEIGHBORS
Live Oak Church will be distributing food to our neighbors at Fresh Food Friday and need volunteers to help.
* Thursday, September 16 @ 1:00 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. food needs to be separated into smaller quantities for distribution. Meet at Hill Country Community Ministries, 1005 Lacy Dr, Leander, TX 78641
* Friday, September 17 @ 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Live Oak parking lot. This is when we distribute the food to our neighbors. Volunteers are needed to set up, direct people to the drive through area, collect client information, and place food in the client’s trunk. You do not need to remain the entire 2 & 1/2 hours.
HCCM has asked for 7 people for each activity. We are asking you to please let us know if you will be able to participate in either activity, so we know if we have enough or too many people.
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Live Oak UU Endowment Grants
Help the Endowment Committee reach out to your favorite charitable organization
Do you know an organization that might benefit from an outreach grant from our Church? This is a reminder that Live Oak UU Church Endowment is accepting grant applications through the end of September.
The Endowment was created with the mission of providing grants that support UU values through congregational growth, as well as social and environmental action initiatives.
Proposals are being solicited from UU congregations, community organizations, or their affiliated groups. Organizations do not have to be UU to apply but need to support/advance UU values.
Grants are not awarded for the following purposes: debt reduction, bridge financing, and matching funds for other grants.
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An Invitation to an Ordination!
We have a new minister in our ranks! LOUU member Lee Legault is being ordained and you’re invited.
Lee Legault will be ordained into the UU ministry on Saturday, Sept 18 from 2-4 pm. Everyone at LOUU is warmly invited to attend via a link that will be posted. Due to Covid, there will only be a small in-person service for those needed in the ceremony, but please watch the ceremony online to join in Lee’s well-wishes.
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Live Oak Seniors' Coffee Hour
Join us for Coffee hour on Thursdays at 10:30am. On the 1st & 3rd week of the month, Rev. Joanna will lead a lively discussion. The other weeks will be an informal gathering. The Zoom link will be on the What's Happening page.
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LiveOakUU.org Pages to Visit:
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Each Friday at 6:30 p.m. Join us for Friday Fellowship with Rev. Betty. Friday Fellowship includes meditation, readings, homily and discussion. All are welcome! Co-sponsored by UU Free Range Ministry and UBarU Camp & Retreat Center registration
Each Friday at 10 a.m. Dance as a spiritual practice, for all ages (adults and kids), genders, abilities, and fitness levels. Set an intention for joy, energy, movement, and community. Open to UUs and wider community, led by Community Minister Rev. Erin Walter. Questions or song requests, contact erinjwalter@gmail.com link
Men Aligned Fall Retreat October 1-3, 2021
Women Aligned fall retreat October 15-17, 2021
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The deadline for the weekly e-newsletter and the Sunday announcements is midnight on Tuesday. The submission form can be found here
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Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church
(737) 240-3455 | 3315 El Salido Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613
www.liveoakuu.org
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