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Live Oak
Unitarian Universalist Church
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WE Talk About Bruno
Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford
There has been a movement this past year to censor what students can learn and read about -- Critical Race Theory, LGBTQUIA+, unvarnished history, etc. Not here at Live Oak, and not in Unitaran Universalism.
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Share the Plate
Going forward with Lilith Fund
Lilith Fund, the oldest abortion fund in Texas, is our Share the Plate recipient for September. It has been forced to pause direct funding of abortions while it evaluates the impact of the U.S. Supreme Court's summer decision in the Dobbs case and Texas laws that have made almost all abortions illegal in the state.
As of August, Lilith Fund is offering direct financial assistance for non-abortion reproductive healthcare, including ultrasounds, screenings, contraceptives, counseling and more. The Fund also is assisting Texans who are traveling out of state for care. The group continues to operate its hotline to provide information to callers and continues to build reproductive justice programming in compliance with the law. You can learn more at lilithfund.org.
You can contribute to Share the Plate during Sunday services or donate on our website. All checks and envelopes marked “Share the Plate” and half of all undesignated cash during the services will be donated to recipients. Or go to https://www.liveoakuu.org/community/donate/
The Social Justice Ministry Team in August selected Share the Plate recipients for the last four months of 2022. The other nonprofits selected are Hospice Austin (October), Hope Alliance (November) and Lone Star Circle of Care (December).
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A Few Words from the Minister
What if 100 New People Walked Into Our Sanctuary Sunday?
55,000 people were introduced to Live Oak this week. Read more
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Invest in Our Future
The Live Oak congregation has made a commitment to growth. We are delivering the message of a liberal religion in our community. Investing in growth needs a financial commitment to insure our future. Please make a bold and prompt statement to this future by pledging this month. You can make your pledge in several ways.
Scan this QR Code on your phone.
Fill out a paper pledge form on Sunday morning.
However you pledge, we thank you!
The Stewardship Committee
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Did you meet someone new last Sunday?
Live Oak has had many interesting visitors recently. Some are long-time UUs and some are attending a UU church for the first time. You are sure to be enriched by hearing their stories. Even if you are attending remotely, you can meet new people. This article gives some ideas for meeting and welcoming new people.
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Newsflash!
Live Oak UU is a 24% Voting Congregation
Please sign the pledge if you plan to vote Nov. 8
The number of Live Oak members who have pledged to vote this fall has grown this week. We are still a ways from our goal of 100% though. If you plan to vote, please sign the pledge card that can be found in the Narthex next to the bright green return box.
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Our Numbers of VoteForward Letters are Increasing!
Could We Mail 500 Letters??
Live Oak members have completed 320 Vote Forward letters so far this election cycle, so 500 is not impossible! These letters will go out to registered Texas voters who are not regular voters. We hope to spur them on to the polls this fall. We will meet again Oct. 23 after the service for one last push to get even more letters ready for the national mail-out Oct. 29. Please join us to stuff and seal envelopes or write letters. Bring the letters you've printed out yourself or come work on some that other members have ready. If you want more information about Vote Forward, check out their website VoteForward.org
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Social Justice News
Friends Don't Let Friends Not Vote
HELLO FRIENDS! We have our most important RIGHT as Americans coming up in a few short months. We vote! In Texas, we register by October 11. We early vote from October 24 to November 4. If not early, we vote on election day November 8.
But that is NOT all. We have ONE MORE goal: to get our friends and family to vote! Read more
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New Member Corner
Here at Live Oak we love our new members, and we'll be profiling them here in the newsletter. Without further ado, here's Jenna Larrew!
Jenna has been in Lakeway for three years now, but her hometown and relatives are in the Detroit metro area. She has an amazing, supportive husband named Jesse, and a 21-month-old named Emerson – she loves watching him explore the world! Read more
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Upcoming Board Meeting
Here's a preview of the agenda for the September 18 Board Meeting.
Items to be voted on: Previous meeting minutes, Approval of new interim Board Trustee Sue Buckley
Items to be discussed/presented: Engagement survey, Board retreat planning
We will also be reviewing our priorities for the year.
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Upcoming: Ted Lasso & Bowen Discussion Group
Mark your calendar! Beginning in October, Rev. Joanna will be showing episodes of Ted Lasso then leading a discussion group around the Bowen Family Systems concepts shown in the show -- things like triangulation, differentiation, etc. The group will meet in the library at 6:00pm on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. If you're interested, email minister@liveoakuu.org to reserve a spot.
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HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO OUR NEIGHBORS
Live Oak Church will be distributing food to our neighbors at Fresh Food for All and need volunteers to help.
This month, on Friday, September 16th, Fresh Food For All participants will be able to select their own produce (Farmer's Market style), instead of having the prepackaged produce placed in their car trunks. We will need to help fill bags, direct traffic, weigh the food, and help people carry food to their cars. If you can help anytime on September 16th between 8:30 and 11AM. RSVP to Donna Durbin at: HCCM@liveoakuu.org
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COORDINATOR NEEDED
Literacy Program - Adult Basic Education
Are you inclined toward organization, encouraging people on a team, and record keeping?
The coordinator for ABE is moving out of the area. One or two people are needed to take over the various tasks necessary to run this small to medium-sized program. If you are interested in learning more, contact Kim Ono (908-392-1888, biwabiwa@austin.rr.com) or Mary Hengstebeck (512-983-7009, mary.hengstebeck@gmail.com)
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LOUU Church 30th Anniversary Celebration!
Our church has been in existence for 30 years!
Come celebrate on Saturday, Oct 1 from 3-7 p.m. All members and friends, current and past, are welcome! We'll be sending out email invitations soon but feel free to reach out and invite anyone you think might like to come. Come listen to live music, meet special guests, create memories at our photo booth, bring instruments and jam in Common Ground, visit our booths, enjoy our Universal Meal dishes as well as popcorn and cotton candy, and connect with members and friends from past to present!
You can access an Event page for this from the Interests and Events Facebook page, and RSVP there if you wish.
The food team for the 30th Anniversary party is looking for 4 to 6 more volunteers to prepare and serve food. Please contact Barbara Coldiron at coldironabr@yahoo.com or text her at 512-673-6965 if you are interested.
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Fall events at UBarU:
Bioblitz Oct 7-9
Women Aligned retreat Oct 14-16
Men Aligned retreat Oct 21-23
Winter Family Camp Dec 16-19
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LiveOakUU.org Pages to Visit:
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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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