UUCFM Weekly Bulletin

July 1, 2024

Sunday Service

Join us this Sunday at 10:30am in the Sanctuary or via Zoom

https://zoom.us/j/5264858673

Upcoming Worship



• July 7th - Rev. John Rhode, Guest Service Leader. Andrea Joy, Worship Associate.

• July 14h - Futures Team Service. Jennifer Grant, Guest Service Leader. Andrea Joy, Worship Associate.

To Contact Reverend Sue Gabrielson:

• revsue@uucfm.org
• WhatsApp call or message: +506 8891 2847
• US phone number: 603-395-7559
• Facebook Messenger: Sue Gabrielson
• Skype: suegabes

*Please Note Date Change Below

CONNECTION CIRCLES

Connection Circles are a tradition at UUCFM. They are small groups that offer a way to connect, to form friendships, to explore meaningful topics, and to be able to be heard and accepted. Circles are a form of shared ministry that encourage spiritual growth. They build friendships and provide opportunities to talk with others about the big questions of life. All circles run under a covenant that includes confidentiality, uninterrupted listening and respect for all points of view.

The next Connection Circle will begin July 14 at 12:00 in the Minister's Office. The session will last until 1:30. The group is limited to 10 people and will be closed after the first meeting. We will meet for 8 weeks. The first topic will be 

“Friendship as a Grown-up”. 

Reserve your place by contacting Diane Buckley at dineby@aol.com or Helen Leddy at helen.leddy@gmail.com. 

You are welcome in our Circle.

July Community Sharing Partner

The Neighbors Network of Lee County (NNLC) is part of the national Village-to-Village movement with the mission to provide a sustainable support system for seniors who want to age in place. As such, NNLC is a professionally-organized, volunteer-driven nonprofit with the goal of organizing a network of neighbors throughout Lee County to enhance the experience of aging in community.

The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fort Myers’ support ensures that we lay a foundation with cornerstone values of inclusion and social justice.

There are three primary components of our network:

1. Seniors help one another with basic needs such as transportation, errands, light housekeeping during emergencies, friendly visits, and wellness calls, reading, computer help, brief respite care and THINGS NEIGHBORS USED TO DO FOR ONE ANOTHER!

1. Develop and host learning and wellness activities for greater connection and engagement, reducing social isolation.   

1. Provide meaningful lectures and seminars, connecting with community partners and learning of the many local free programs designed to help seniors thrive.

Our pilot village is in formation in the Six-Mile Cypress corridor, and our mission is to build villages throughout the county.

UUCFM - Ongoing Events & Meetings

• July 1 - Monday Book Group. 1:00 p.m. Zoom. The Book club will be discussing Ch. 3,4, & 5 of Brene Brown’s Atlas of the Heart. Contact Mary, mstuder929@gmail, for access.

• July 1 - Meditation Group, 6:30 p.m. Zoom. Contact Mary, mstuder929@gmail.com for more information.

• July 3 - Social JUUstice Book Group, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. Zoom. Contact Cat, equalrightscommittee@UUCFM.org

• July 3 - Music Rehearsal, 5:30 p.m. Classroom 7. 5:30 p.m. for Instrumentalists, 6:00 p.m. for singers. All are welcome. Contact Jon at music@uucfm.org for more information.

• July 4 - Our Office will be closed in observance of the 4th of July.

• July 10 - Please note there will be no Music Rehearsal on Jul 10th.

• July 14 - Connections Circles, 12:00 p.m., Rev. Sue's Office. Reserve your place by contacting Diane Buckley at dineby@aol.com or Helen Leddy at helen.leddy@gmail.com.

UUCFM

13411 Shire Lane

Fort Myers, FL 33912

Phone: (239) 561-2700 

Website: uucfm.org

Email: officemanager@uucfm.org

*Office hours: M-Th 9-1:30

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