Weekly Communicator - Correction

Weekly Communicator

November 10, 2022

Sunday Service

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

We have all experienced uncertainty and unexpected changes over the past few years with the pandemic, hurricane Ian and now with important election results nationwide undecided. We hope you will join us as we begin to explore these changes and how we keep a bit of hope in these changing times.

Minister's Musings

“We must be willing to let go of the life we planned so as to have the life that is waiting for us.”

― Joseph Campbell

I am thinking of all of you as yet another storm is encroaching. I hope it is nothing more than a little bit of rain and wind. I am looking forward to joining you in person the week of November 20th to 27th. Ulises and I will be with you all week and look forward to spending Thanksgiving week with all of you. See you soon. Sue

revsue@uucfm.org

call, WhatsApp call or message: +506 8891 2847

Facebook Messenger: Sue Gabrielson

Skype: suegabes

Please send all newsletter articles by

12pm Wednesday for publication in Thursday's newsletter.

Send articles to newsletter@uucfm.org

**Please do not send requests to the office manager email**

Out of Office

Denise will be out of the office from November 11-22. She will respond to emails during that time when she can. Please do not call the office and leave voicemails, unless it is something that can wait until November 22.

Community Sharing

The Alliance for Fair Food (AFF) is the vibrant, diverse ally network of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), the internationally-acclaimed farmworker organization transforming human rights in the U.S. agricultural industry. The principal focus of the Alliance for Fair Food is the Campaign for Fair Food, a farmworker-led, community-powered movement that successfully holds major food retailers accountable to the highest human rights standards in their produce supply chains.

www.allianceforfairfood.org

A RESET CONVERSATION:

"Artist Talk -Through The Garden Path"

with Lisette Morales and

Lupita Vazquez Reyes via ZOOM

Sunday, November 13th - 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Down the Garden Path tells a visual tale of how two Latinas, Lisette Morales and Lupita Vasquez-Reyes, have come to connect with nature and their roots through a food garden located near downtown Immokalee, Florida.

Although both Lisette and Lupita see the garden through different lenses, their cultural past and present collide when at the garden.” - Description by Maria Plata author of “Roots of Immokalee”

This RESET Conversation is free. LEARN MORE.

COME SHARE TOGETHER AT A THANKFUL PARTY

WHEN: Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 24th

WHERE: Hobart Hall

Dinner at 1pm. Food provided. (Donation for cost)

Afternoon of sharing, music, singing, dancing and other activities.

Contact Dorothy Van Howe by Tuesday, Nov. 22nd to RSVP.

We need to know how many dinners to prepare.

COME AND ENJOY!

Thanksgiving Menu: Turkey with dressing and gravy, spiral ham, roasted rosemary potatoes, honey glazed carrots, assorted fruit, green salad, rolls with butter, and pumpkin pie--need a head count. Call or email Dorothy. Dinner at 1 pm.

Email or call 239-560-7238

Seed and Plant Exchange and Festival Nov 26th.

Volunteers are really appreciated!

Go to the volunteer page on our event website to sign up. The Evan Carville Trio will provide the music! Check out the great speakers!

Poetry Circle

The poetry circle reads and discusses in detail a variety of poems, often related to our UU experience. Our current theme is the poetry of members of oppressed groups, especially in the context of spiritual practice /religion and/or politics.

Members share their own work for discussion as well, if they want to, but you do not need to be a writer to join. We offer weekly prompts, although there is no obligation to follow them.

This is an ongoing Zoom group. New members can join at any time, and we really hope you will. Contact Judi Dettorre or Cat Pivetti for more information. We meet every other Tuesday from 1-3pm.

Mindfulness Practice

You're welcome to join our online sitting practice each week, when we practice mindfulness and discuss a reading. Feel free to sit with us whether you’ve done the reading or not.

The Monday Sangha meets at 6:30-7:45 p.m. and is discussing Loving What Is by Byron Katie. Contact Mary Studer for details.

ANTICIPATED GATHERINGS

The Stewardship team is planning some structured gatherings to be held in January. The purpose is supporting one another, strengthening our connections, and sustaining our community. We hope you will sign up to attend one of these gatherings when you get the invitation to sign up in December.

Are you in a position to host a gathering lasting 60-90 minutes for 10-12 people in January? Leadership will attend and lead the conversation and bring light refreshments unless you prefer to handle that part. We anticipate gatherings to be held in some homes, at UUCFM campus, and virtually. There will be options for dates and locations. If you feel you could host, please respond and let us know preferred dates or for more information.

Thank you and we look forward to being together. Stewardship Team: Len Cohen, Sue Roth, Nancy Hutchins, David Hutchins, Judy Burget, Joan McDermitt, Suzanne Ziemer.

2023 Florida UU Women's Retreat

The correct link for the conference center is: https://dayspringfla.org/

Hurricane Ian donations

All of us have been affected by Ian in many different degrees of loss and trauma. If you are able, I ask you to donate to the Minister Discretionary Fund to aid Rev. Sue in helping others recover from their losses. You can mail a check or use the Donate button on the lower right side on our website. You'll be able to designate your donation to the Fund by clicking on the + sign next to "Please let us know about this donation".

Thanks for your generosity in helping us all get through this.

Mary Studer

President, Board of Trustees

Housing Needed

If you or anyone you know has an apartment or house to rent, please contact the Pastoral Care Associates via Mary Cline Golbitz by phone/text 207 479-4082 or email.

We have members and friends who need a new home after theirs were destroyed and we appreciate any help you can give.

Thank you so much.

Notes from the Tech Team - Hurricane Ian Resources

If you would like to speak with Rev. Sue Gabrielson about the UU Disaster Relief Fund, here is her contact information:

revsue@uucfm.org

call, WhatsApp call or message: +506 8891 2847

Facebook Messenger: Sue Gabrielson

Skype: suegabes

Requests can be for just about any need you have as a result of Hurricane Ian and the aftermath: food, health care, clean up, housing costs, clothing, car repairs, “get back on your feet money”, loss of income. We will hold your requests in confidence and do our best to help.

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Caring Network:

Please call or text Lay Minister, Mary Cline Golbitz, at 207-479-4082 or email or additional email.

We are holding you all in our hearts, prayers and thoughts. Your Pastoral Care Team wants you to know that we are here for you. If you need some help that our volunteers can help with (such as running errands) or just want to talk or be connected we are here for you with open arms and open hearts.

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Physical Labor/Repairs:

If you need help with physical labor, John Jaecques mentioned he could help. He also has connections with HVAC professionals that could survey flooded AC units. Email him if you would like to connect with him.

Revised Covid Protocol

The efficacy of vaccines and treatments has significantly reduced Covid’s danger for most of us. As a result, the protocols for campus events have been revised:

MASKS ARE OPTIONAL BUT ENCOURAGED in the sanctuary during worship services.
Masks are optional for coffee and other functions in Hobart Hall.
In classrooms, the library and other small spaces, masks are still required UNLESS everyone present agrees otherwise. We’ll continue to be respectful and protective of those of us whose immunity is impaired.
Worship services will continue to be available via Zoom.

Although the Covid risk level will continue to fluctuate, I’m sure all of us hope the worst of the pandemic is behind us. We’ll continue to monitor the risk and change the guidelines as needed to protect our congregation.

Please reach out to me with any questions

Namaste,

Mary Studer

President, UUCFM Board of Trustees