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Ingathering Water Celebration Planned for Sunday, September 13 |
Each year, we celebrate the beginning of our church year with the gathering of the waters. This year we will be doing so virtually! Please email a photo (whether your own or not) of a body of water (tiny or huge) that has special meaning for you to minister@nuuc.org by noon on Thursday, September 10. Be sure to indicate the name and location of the body of water, and no more than a sentence about its meaning. Thanks! |
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To all those actually named "Karen":
I'm interested in meeting (virtually) with others whose given name is Karen for a conversation about the meme "a Karen." It's been interesting to say the least for me to process and I'd like to talk with other Karens to exchange thoughts about our name being suddenly so "famous." Limited to those named Karen please. Meeting time to be determined by the group. Contact: Karen McGuire at kbmguire1@gmail.com
Brown Bag Books met on Tuesday, August 18th on the church lawn with appropriate distancing and optional masks! The weather was perfect for our first face to face meeting. Maybe we can try this again, hoping fpr a favorable weather forecast (please note: the church building is closed for alll uses, including the restroom). We will wait until closer to our next meeting to make a final decision. Your input is welcome. We discussed The Testaments by Margaret Atwood. Reviews were mixed....Next month we will discuss Small Great Things by Jodi Picoult. Meeting date will be September 22 at 12 noon. October's selection will be The Daughters of Erietown by Connic Schultz.
Contact: Ruth Rusk: rutharusk@gmail.com
Wednesday Noon Check In
Join us using the regular NUUC zoom connection at noon everyday Wednesday for informal check- ins and chat with your fellow members.
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Second Monday Morning Covenant Group, September 14, 10:00 until noon—A zoom discussion about “What Would You Do With A Million Dollars?”To join contact martykeith@zoho.com
NUUC Women's Group—Discussed The Testaments by Margaret Atwood in August; September 27th's topic has not yet been decided, but “Personal Rituals That Heal, Free, or Comfort Us” is a possibility. This meeting will begin at noon.
Meetings will be by Zoom. Please contact Marty Keith for more information: marthkeith@zoho.com
Soul Matters Small Groups
We currently have three different Soul Matters Small Groups virtually meeting, for regular in depth check ins, and for exploring together different spiritual themes. New members are welcome at any time, write to minister@nuuc.org
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Fall Religious Education
Greetings! I have certainly missed seeing our youth and Religious Education (RE) volunteers in person over the past several months! During this odd time of being virtual, we have worked to stay connected through storytime for our littlest ones, weekly fun and spirit for our upper elementary and middle school kids, and a modified Coming of Age for our high school youth. It has been a busy time!
We want the new fall RE schedule to work for as many families as possible, so int he next week we will be sending our separately a brief survey to share your preferences for RE scheduling.
This fall, our youngest children will experience the power of stories, movement and art to help them connect with themselves, each other, and the world. Our older children will explore "Crossing Paths," a curriculum where we explore how UUism and other faiths ask what it means to be human. High schoolers will have the option to join in their own "Crossing Paths" experience, as well as to gather for informal Youth Group fun and connection.
We are also looking for ways to connect families across the distance this year, so please share your ideas with Jen Aultman at jaultman@nuuc.org. This could include virtual game nights, long-distance cookie exchanges, virtual movie night, and a pet show (our NUUC kids LOVE animals)!
Finally, our RE programming cannot happen without a large team of adult volunteers. Please consider joining our team--you'll always be paired with an experienced RE teacher and all materials will be provided! Email Jen to indicate your interest.
Thanks to the whole congregation for your support of our Religious Education program!
In peace,
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Fall Mowing at NUUC – We Need Some Help
The Building & Grounds Committee is requesting help with the mowing. They would like to get 1-2 volunteers each month from the congregation to mow just one time during the season through October. The other weeks will be handled by B&G Committee volunteers. We will be taking recommended virus precautions for volunteers.
We have a zero-turn riding mower, which can be used for almost all of the mowing. For a few small, tight areas, which the zero-turn mower cannot handle, we then use a self-propelled push power mower. Using a zero-turn mower is fun and allows the mowing to be done in about half the time. If you are not familiar with using a zero-turn mower, we will give you some brief training for about 15 minutes that gets you familiar enough with the mower to comfortably mow the main parts of the yard. You will still trim the edges of the yard with the self-propelled push mower. But, some people prefer to use the push mower to mow the entire yard instead of the zero-turn mower.
Please consider volunteering to mow one time this season. If you would like to help the church handle the mowing, you can see the mowing sign-up schedule posted at this weblink: 3.ly/a74rs . To get scheduled, just pick a date that works for your schedule and then contact Bob Keith at bobkeith@zoho.com or 740-369-1919. You also can contact Bob if you have questions or would like more information.
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INTERFAITH MARCH FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE, Sunday, September 13th at 3:00PM.
The march will start at the Justice Fountain at the Ohio Supreme Court on South Front Street and end at City Hall on West Broad Street. You can march in person (with face masks and social distancing) or you can watch the march on Facebook. Look for more details on the IACO website or Facebook page.
Horizon Prison Initiative Webinar Series - Opioid Crisis: A Community Response - Body, Mind, and Spirit
Since the first overdose began ruining the lives of our citizens, Ohio has been the epicenter of the opioid crisis. Do you want to learn how you and your community can take a stand against opioid addiction? Join us for an educational webinar series to help end this crisis. Horizon Prison Initiative is hosting the five-part webinar, which features Central Ohio medical and addiction experts and several incredibly strong, resilient guests who have found their way to recovery. Attend one or all five. Details about each session are below.
Horizon Prison Initiative is a multi-faith program that provides an emotionally safe place for incarcerated men and women to discover—and practice—a new way to live. Funding for the webinar comes from the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Service. This FREE webinar series occurs every Friday from August 28 - September 25, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please share this invitation to help us spread the word. All are welcome, but registration is required. REGISTER NOW
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TAKING ACTION AROUND VOTER ADVOCACY?
You can sign up with UU The Vote at http://bit.ly/uujonovoc. There are many ways to get involved such as: text banking, phone banking, and postcard writing virtual parties; offering Community Conversations on Zoom; contacting elected officials about legislation related to voting; drive through voter registration; providing educational information and much more. The UU The Vote Facebook page offers tools, information, connections and support for Ohio UU’s doing the important work of voter advocacy. To learn more go to https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuthevoteohio/.
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WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020?
Election 2020 to-do list:
Confirm your voter registration is up-to-date. Ohio is one of the states that purges the voter rolls. Don’t assume you are registered even if you voted in a recent election. Another purge is expected prior to the November election.
Make a plan to vote
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Vote by mail: Avoid the rush and request an absentee ballot TODAY
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Early in person: see below for early voting hours
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Election Day in person: stay tuned for any changes to Election Day polling locations
Help your friends and family confirm they are registered to vote and request an absentee ballot
Become a poll worker!
Verify your registration is up-to-date
Request an Absentee Ballot
Pledge to Vote
Find key voting information
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NUUC Virtual Connection Information |
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Here is the Information you Need to Connect to All NUUC Virtual Gatherings:
Join Zoom Meeting directly with this link (no password required):
Or join by going to https://zoom.us and manually entering this information:
Meeting ID: 754 112 6323
Password: 152468
Or dial by phone and enter the meeting ID and password manually:
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US
Meeting ID: 754 112 6323
Password: 152468
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