UUCW E-News
This Sunday, December 1, 2019
10:00 am
" Caring for Our Children "
Pulpit Guest: The Rev. Joyce Palmer
Worship Leader: Deb Ruesch

Join UUCW’s former Assistant Minister as she shares what she has learned about protecting children and strengthening families in her child welfare ministry.
CHURCH LIFE
Sunday's Worship for All Ages
"A Mother for Choco"

Choco wishes he had a mother, but who could she be? In his search, he learns that families can come in all shapes and sizes.

After our story, youth 4K - 6th grade will gather on the Lower Level for Group RE discussion, activities, and crafts.

Childcare is provided in the Rainbow Room for children 4K and under.
Happy Thanksgiving!

UUCW Holiday Office Hours

The church office will be closed Thursday and Friday this week due to the Thanksgiving holiday.
Build 2020 Update
Electric Service Interruption
Saturday, Dec 7th - 7 am to 4 pm
WE Energies will need to complete our upgrade to a 3-phase system at the church. Once the WE Energies portion of work is completed, another power shutdown will be scheduled for some internal work to be done. The church building will be closed during this shutdown for safety reasons.
Drivers Needed!
Are you coming to church
on Sunday anyways?

Pick up a fellow congregant on your way to UUCW! Drivers can sign up for as many Sundays as they are able to accommodate monthly.
Where would YOU go?
Our Raffle Starts this Sunday!
Dinner for Two - Anywhere in the World!

Buy your tickets for the fabulous Dinner for Two Raffle this Sunday in the Community Room after service.
FELLOWSHIP & LEARNING
Join us for
Santa, Hot Chocolate, and Chances
Wednesday, December 11
9:30 am to 1:00 pm

Santa Claus (aka UUCW member Jeff Pride) will be available for picture-taking, free hot chocolate and cookies will be served, too!

This is a fun way to purchase raffle tickets to win Dinner for Two Anywhere in the World!
Help us decorate the church foyer and Sanctuary for the upcoming holiday services.
Tuesday, December 3
10:00 am
Guidance and decorating supplies will be provided. We’ll have cookies, tea, coffee and festive music! Come and stay for as long as you are able. 
It's not too late to sign up
for these music opportunities!

The Winter Solstice Service
Friday, December 20 at 7:00 pm

The Christmas Eve Service
December 24 at 4:00 pm
Join the Wisdom and Whimsy group, a fun and friendly group for people over 50.
Wednesday, December 11
11:30 am - 1:15 pm

We will share our personal moments and things of awe. Please bring a bag lunch and a beverage.
The Great Books Group Explores the story of the Los Angeles Library Fire
Monday, December 9
10:00 am

The Great Books group will discuss The Library Book.
LIVING OUR VALUES
Holiday Decor Donation Rotation
Earth Ministry offers you a place to recycle your decorations .

Tables will be set up in the Community Room
Sunday, December 1
to receive your Holiday decor. After service, browse and find a Holiday treasure for your home, office or schoolroom. You do not need to bring anything to take something.
Pick up a Guest at Your Table
collection box for your
Thanksgiving table.

The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) puts our shared UU principles into action in the United States and around the world.
 
Boxes and donation envelopes are available on the red table in the church foyer.
BLM2WUU Reparations Workshop
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join the conversation/learning session about reparations and how they might impact our work to support black lives and dismantle white supremacy culture.

Unitarian Church North
13800 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon
Registration Now Open!

Beloved Conversations is a small-group ministry program that can help build skills for more authentic cross-racial relationships. Join in and explore the role of race/ethnicity plays in your life and at UUCW.
December Split the Plate Recipient is Prevent Suicide Greater Milwaukee (PSGM)

Promoting suicide prevention by providing education, increasing awareness, and facilitating community collaboration.
December Food Collection Benefits Food Pantry of Waukesha County

Providing food, hope, and dignity to county residents in need, and advocates to increase awareness of hunger through community partnerships.
Photo of the Week
The Women's Book Discussion Group read some great books in 2019! Now it's time to pick new books for 2020. Bring your suggestions to the next meeting on Wednesday, December 11 from 7 to 8:30 pm . Questions? Contact Kathy Schwei. All adults are welcome.
Next Sunday, December 8, 2019
10:00 am
"Meaning, Morals, Logic and Awe"
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch
 
Do you eschew all belief in the supernatural, yet still feel a deep sense of meaning when you experience the wonders of nature?
If you answered yes, today's service is definitely for you!

Special Music from UUCW members Craig Siemsen and Patty Stevenson.
UUCW's monthly
West Wind newsletter features
in-depth articles and announcements.
Download the December edition or previous editions now.
Come  as  you   are  - leave inspired!