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Live Oak
Unitarian Universalist Church
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Worship
9/26/2021
“Walking the Second Marathon”
Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford
Multiplatform – Outdoors and Livestreamed on Youtube, 9:30 am
We had expectations for what Fall 2021 was going to be like … and those plans have changed. As we move into another year where covid shapes much of what we do (and don’t do), perhaps we should consider taking what we learned last year…and doing some things differently.
Join us for Worship at 9:30am: 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.
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A Few Words from the Minister
Micro-rejections and Other Awkwardness
You go in for a hug, the other person steps backward. We are in the Time of Great Awkwardness. Read more
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A Few Words from the DLFD
(Director of Lifespan Faith Development)
Faith Development 9.20 to 9.26.21
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FOREST FIRES - FLOODING - FREEZES
Climate Change can no longer be ignored! The question is how will our small church face reality?
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Faith Development
Have you already committed to helping with faith development this year? Are you on the fence and want to understand more about what we need to be successful? Join Carrie, either in person at Live Oak or via Zoom, this Sunday, 9/26. She will provide a brief description of our outdoor format and what to expect on Sunday morning. Zoom space will open at 10:30 and we will begin our orientation shortly after that. We will conclude by 11:15. https://link.liveoakuu.org/teacher-orientation
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New Executive Committee Member
The Executive Committee is pleased to announce the confirmation at the 9-19 Board meeting of Cindy LaGreca as the newest member of the Executive Committee. Cindy brings a wealth of organizational experience and skill to this position, where she will be the liaison to the Congregational Life Ministry.
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Recovery and Healing Retreat Postponed
The Recovery and Healing Retreat, sponsored by the Healthy Community Team, originally scheduled for September 25 has been postponed until we can more safely gather together in person.
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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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Friday Film Series hosted by Wildflower Church
The WildEarth Climate Action Team offers a series of documentaries focusing on the World-wide Water Crisis and some of the solutions that are being applied or explored. Starting October 1, then every other Friday, four evenings of film viewing and discussion will be hosted. Following are the dates and films; details on the films and Zoom links will be provided in the next few weeks.
Friday, October 1 at 7 pm
Endgame 2050: Discusses a wide variety of climate change issues: mass extinction; ocean acidification; plastics; population growth; deforestation; and, renewable energies. Zoom link
10/15 The Shadow of Drought: When California droughts end, people tend to return to apathy about conserving H20. This is no longer an option
Israel's Solution for a Water Starved World: In the middle of a desert, Israel applies planning, sound infrastructure and technology innovation to attain water self-sufficiency
10/29 The Last Drop: National Geographic film explores the growing water scarcity crisis in the U.S., especially the west, from public and personal action perspectives
The World's Water Crisis: Examines the looming global water crisis, asking hard questions about how it is managed or commodified, and how access may be ensured as a human
right.
11/12 Dark Hobby: Dark Hobby , a beautiful expose, follows Hawaiian Elders, conservationists and scientists who fight the devastation to species and reefs caused by the aquarium trade.
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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
Women Aligned fall retreat October 15-17, 2021
Winter Family Camp December 31 - January 2
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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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