Volume II | August 2019
Upcoming Events
August 18 - Red Songbook sing-a-long
September 7 - Chili Cook-Off, to
Welcome Rev. Jason
September 14 - Teacher Orientation
September 21 - Music Fundraiser
September 22 - COVES: Mabon
October 27 - COVES: Samhain
November 9 - Fall Fundraiser
Letter from Rev. Jason
“ We seek our place in the world
and the answers to our hearts’ deep questions.
As we seek, may our hearts be open to unexpected answers. ”
Julianne Lepp

Dear friends,
I am living in the “land of firsts” at the moment, my first Sunday service preaching, my first board meeting, my first senior lunch, my first pastoral care check-ins, and now my first letter to you all in the Anvil. We are in an exciting place at 2U right now and I am overjoyed to be in this place with you.


Money Matters
Our budget for the 2019-20 year is $338,278 or $6,505 per week.

Here is a summary of our current finances through July 31, 2019

Collection Plate Sharing
In July we raised $325 towards our collection plate sharing recipient,
the Japanese American Service Committee. Thank you all so much for helping to make 2U possible!
Upcoming Music Events
Beloved Conversations Registration is now open!
Beloved Conversations is a small group anti-racism curriculum developed at Meadville Lombard which has been used by hundreds of UU's, including three cohorts at 2U.

The Chili Cook-off is September 7th! Email Alicia Obando for details or visit the welcome table on Sunday.
Spotlight on.. the Membership Committee!
The membership committee has set the dates for the Fall session of Orientation: Sundays, September 22, 26 and October 6 from 11:45 to 1:45. Look for more information on how to sign up in the next few weeks, but if you are interested in learning more about 2U in preparation to becoming a member, please mark your calendars and plan to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Judy Corbeille at judycorbeille@gmail.com .
Take Action to Help Immigrants and Refugees
It can be easy to feel helpless in the wake of all the terrible news.
Quell your anxiety by taking action! There is a lot you can do to stay informed, and help those in need. Contact:
Linda Groetzinger, or Brigitte Erbe or Kim Warman              
              
Or check out 2U's Social Justice Facebook Page to stay in the loop                 
The Citizens Climate Lobby meets the second Saturday of every month from 11am-1:30 in the Palmer Room. Message Karen Fort for details! 
Upcoming Buddhist retreats will be held in the 2U Sanctuary. Contact Stephen Starkey with questions
Spotlight on.. Rev. Erin Walter
The World's On Fire (and We Still Fall in Love)
Rev. Erin Walter

How do we hold the complexities of life’s joy and pain? What risks will we take for love and justice, to answer our individual and collective callings? Rev. Erin Walter will share aha! moments from songwriting and music-making and reflect on what the creative process might teach us about life, love, and Unitarian Universalism.

Rev. Erin will be preaching August 18, 2019
Themes of Upcoming Worship Services

August 18th Guest Preacher, Rev. Erin Walter
Sunday School classes in session

August 25th, Rev. Jason Lydon
Sunday School classes in session

September 1, Rev. Jason Lydon
Sunday School classes in session

September 8th, Rev. Jason Lydon
Sunday School classes in session
Do you love to shop? Do you love to support 2U? Well, now you can do both through AmazonSmile! 2U is now a supported charity on AmazonSmile. 
to sign up and to learn more!
If you have something you would like to contribute to the Anvil, please submit by August 25th, 2019 to your congregational administrator Kate Learson: office@secondunitarian.org
The banner image is by Charles Wilkin ,
The Beginning , 2019
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