Sunday, July 9, 2023 - 10 AM | |
SUMMER DESTINATION SERVICE | | |
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Carpool to the
Destination Service!
Please meet at UUCW’s East Parking Lot at 9:15 am. After confirming drivers, cars will depart at 9:30 am for our host congregation.
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My Week in Pittsburgh
A reflection by Rev. Julie about General Assembly 2023
"Let me tell you about just two things that I found meaningful..."
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Unitarian Universalists
elect first woman of color,
openly queer president
Rev. Sofía Betancourt, a womanist theologian, ethicist and minister was installed as the 10th president of the Unitarian Universalist Association Sunday afternoon (June 25), following an uncontested election in which she secured 95.5% of the vote. She is both the first openly queer person and first woman of color to lead the faith tradition and will serve a six-year term.
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Getting to Know Your Board of Trustees
A message from New Board member Barb Holzhauer
"I’m looking forward to better knowing all of you and doing what I can to live the UU values."
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Why are We Here?
Together, we're trying to answer this tough question for our times. The Transition Team is tasked with moving forward on creating a new UUCW Mission Statement.
The team is inviting you to join some small group conversations to dig deeper into the question of who we are and why we exist. It's a great opportunity to gather socially...with friends and food...to chat. You can sign up here...
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Loaves of Bread Requested
for Lammas Service
The EarthSpirit Team is seeking donations of homemade or homemade-style loaves of bread for the upcoming Lammas service on July 30th. They are looking for all types of bread, including gluten-free options. The bread will be used to adorn the altar, blessed during the service, and then shared with everyone in the Community Room.
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Are you one of the many
UUCW members and friends who enjoyed and participated
in the past two Chili Cookoffs?
It was a lot of fun, wasn’t it? The Chili Cookoff is an event that lends itself to community interest and participation, and many church members tell us that this is one of their favorite events.
Your participation in the planning, organizing, and publicizing can help keep this community-building tradition going for another successful year. If you want to be a part of this UUCW tradition, please contact Vicki Banville.
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In Memorium
Frederick Robertson Griffin
1936 - 2023
Bob Griffin died on June 26. Bob had been a UUCW member for about 10 years and was a regular attendee at the Men's Breakfast. Bob was an accountant and author who wrote "Affectionately, Wallace: the Life and Work of W.W. Gilchrist." Bob's grandfather was a Unitarian minister at the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia. Our sympathies to his wife and his daughters. While an obituary is not available at this time, you are invited to provide your thoughts and memories on a virtual Memory Wall.
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In Memorium
Katharine (Kathy) Brenner
Former member, Kathy Brenner, also died recently. Almuth Soffee tells that Kathy helped design the landscape bed near the front entrance, which was once called the Lowengart Garden. As a Landscape Designer, who focused on horticulture, she appreciated our meditation garden and its variety of native plants. Kathy knew all the names, and growing habits of the wide variety of trees, shrubs and flowers found on the church grounds. Because she preferred solitude to group activities, she frequently came in the evenings to weed the meditation garden. She was one of the many behind-the-scenes workers at UUCW who quietly beautified our grounds. Our condolences to Kathy's family.
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UU Wellspring
UUCW will be offering two separate Wellspring programs beginning in September 2023, meeting about twice monthly through May 2024.
The first program is Sources, the foundational Wellspring program focused on the Sources of Unitarian Universalism. It is a prerequisite to the second program we're offering, Spiritual Ancestors.
UU Wellspring is a spiritual deepening program. Group members practice deep listening and spiritual reflection in groups of about ten. They read, view, and respond to assignments that are focused on spiritual topics and UU Theology.
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Summer Destination Services Start July 9th!
Our UUCW summer will offer a variety of experiences and adventures as we get to know some of our closest UU neighbors.
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Summer Staff Schedules
Dave Cicero, DLRE will be on Study Leave (traveling with YRUU to Boston) July 6-11. For urgent matters, please contact the UUCW office.
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Share Joys & Concerns
If you or someone you know needs Pastoral Care, contact Rev. Julie or the Lay Pastoral Care Team.
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No Joys or Concerns this week.
Enter your Joy or Concern with the link below and choose whether you'd like them shared in the e-news or shared privately with Rev. Julie.
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Join the UUCW Welcome Team!
Sign up early for UUCW's
next service on July 23rd.
Ushers are a core element of our in-person worship. USHER SIGN UP
You can help make our church a welcoming place. GREETER SIGN UP
You can bring joy to folks just by making and serving coffee! COFFEE SIGN UP
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Can you help provide a meal for the Guest House on July 15th?
Your gift of food or time will make an immediate impact on the lives of Guest House shelter clients. Servers and food are needed to provide the meal. You have a choice of supplying a main dish, side dish, and/or drinks.
Please sign up today! Questions? Please contact Eileen Gleeson. Thank you so much for your generosity!
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Join BLM2WUU and MICAH
to Support COLE!
COLE (Coalition On Lead Emergency) is hosting a “Back to School Party” in July to provide lead screening and distribute school supplies. They are reaching out for donations to ensure children head to school lead-free and with the supplies they need to start their school year. Backpacks, pens/ pencils, notebooks, crayons, erasers, folders, loose-leaf paper, pencil sharpeners, and other school supplies are welcome.
Please place items in the designated boxes inside or outside the east foyer ANYTIME until July 16th.
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The Interfaith Council of Greater Milwaukee has re-upped the popular Amazing Faiths Dinners. Held on the last Wednesday of each month, from 6-9 pm, the dinners will be hosted at a variety of faith-based locations. These dinners include representatives of diverse faith backgrounds with participants learning that although specifics of beliefs may differ, there are many common values.
The July 26 dinner will be at the Islamic Society of Milwaukee. A $5 donation is suggested.
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Our Split the Plate Partner for June thru Mid-July is Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council
The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council promotes fair housing throughout Wisconsin by combating illegal housing discrimination and creating and maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns. DONATE TODAY!
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UUCW Supports the
Holy Assumption Food Pantry.
Holy Assumption Food Pantry is located in West Allis. The food pantry provides quality food items to households experiencing food insecurity. This program supplies critical nutrition to hungry individuals and families in the local area.
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How is Your Spirit and Solstice Sunflower growing?
Irene Heideman talks to her sunflower plants to encourage them to grow.
Did you plant some seeds at the Summer Solstice Service? How are your sprouts doing? What's your secret to nurturing their growth, and your own?
Send your advice along with your selfie sunflower pic to photos@uucw.org.
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Join the Men’s Breakfast Group for a conversation on current events, philosophy, movies, vacation spots, seminal books, and more.
The Breakfast Group will meet on Tuesday, July 11 at 8 am at Panera Bread, 2095 N Calhoun Rd., Brookfield (second Tuesday of the month). The group also meets online on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8 am. For more information, contact Jerry Kashmerick.
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The Wednesday Night Book Group
is discussing
"The Dalai Lama’s Cat and
the Power of Purring” by David Michie
on July 12 at 7 pm
This is the second in this author's book series. It is short but interesting and meaningful to discuss.
Contact Patti Ulwelling for the meeting location and other details.
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REGISTRATION CLOSING SOON!
SIGN UP TODAY!
UUCW Chalice Mini-Camp
July 31 - August 4, 8 am-3 pm
Sign up your children and MS youth for a week exploring UU values in a fun and relaxed environment – and invite your friends and neighbors to join you! Teen Camp Counselors and Jr. Counselors will
lead activities under the supervision of Dave Cicero, DLRE, and a Summer RE
Coordinator. Members: use discount code “UUCW” when registering.
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CommUUnity Connections provides a helping hand to support members of the church community in times of need.
Julie Toman is the CommUUnity Connections coordinator for July.
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Beyond UU Church West
Click below for community events and resources from outside our church that align with our UU values and may be of interest to members and friends.
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The YRUU group arrived safe and sound in Boston today. This pilgrimage will help our youth learn about our liberal religious heritage. They will visit the churches where important events occurred, see the statues of UU heroes, and visit the graves of our forebears. Thank you to everyone who supported their fundraising efforts for this trip. More pictures on Facebook. | |
Next Sunday, July 16, 2023 - 10:30 AM
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SUMMER DESTINATION SERVICE | |
Pulpit Guest: Rev. Elizabeth McCord | | |
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Have you missed a past e-news
and need to get caught up on
UUCW announcements?
Visit the UUCW website and
click on the "news" tab for past
news and featured stories.
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Come as you are - leave inspired! | | | | |
