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Weekly Communicator
April 6, 2023
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Minister's Musings
"You can cut all the flowers but you cannot keep spring from coming." Pablo Neruda
Easter Sunday
Please join us for what promises to be a beautiful Easter service this week. The choir has been practicing, we will have special music and joyful worship together. It is a day for hope, miracles, emergence and jubilation.
revsue@uucfm.org
WhatsApp call or message: +506 8891 2847
Facebook Messenger: Sue Gabrielson
Skype: suegabes
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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**
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Community Sharing for April
Our Community Sharing partner this month is Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida. The mission of Planned Parenthood of Southwest and Central Florida, an affiliate of the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, Inc., is to provide affordable access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care and accurate health information through patient care, education and advocacy. This affiliate began operations in 1966 and presently provides vital sexual and reproductive health services, as well as comprehensive sexuality education to women, men and teens throughout southwest and central Florida.
If you cannot attend in person, you can still donate by mailing a check to the office with "community sharing" in the subject line, or by using the "donate" button on the website and marking it "community sharing".
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Pass Over
Join us Saturday, April 8th, for a post-performance talkback.
Moderated by Ella Nayor, this post-performance talkback panel includes Dr. Robert Hilliard, Andre Blaine, Reverend Sue Gabrielson, Roger Williams, Jim Nathan, Geri Ware, Willy “Earl” Sparrow, and Rabbi Nicole Luna. The panel will discuss the play and the systemic issues still in place today with a goal of greater understanding, acceptance, and a path for future change.
Directed by Sonya McCarter; sponsored by Ella Nayor and Jeffrey Cull. Includes inflammatory language.
Reserve your seat here.
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Monday Book Club
On Monday, April 10, the Book Club will meet at 1pm to discuss chapters 2 and 3 of How the Other Half Eats: The Untold Story of Food and Inequality in America, by Priya Fielding-Singh.
Contact Judi Dettorre for more information.
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UUCFM MEN’S GROUP LUNCH
Meets at Cross Creek Clubhouse, 13050 Cross Creek Blvd, on Monday April 10, 11:30 AM. It’s a private room, BUT still no shorts or collarless shirts. Hey… we’re a classy bunch.
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"ARMCHAIR TRAVELING" WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO?
APRIL 11th, TUUSDAYS Together
Bring your lunch and a beverage and meet in the Screen Room from 11am-1 pm. Share adventures with Dorothy in Egypt, Suzanne in Patagonia, Len & Sue on an African Safari and a look at the Butterfly Enclosure in Gainsville... Let's travel together for dreams ahead.
Discussions of any topic are always welcome in these TUUSdays.
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Poetry in the Borderlands
“In the Borderlands you are the battleground where the enemies are kin to each other. ” (Gloria Anzaldua)
On Tuesday, April 11th, UUCFM Poetry Circle continues our exploration of the poetry of people who write of politics, faith, and love from their experiences of oppression. In Florida now, Queer BIPOC poets live in multiple borderlands, which include love, beauty, and spirit as well as fear and anger. Among this week’s possible poets are Chrystos, Gloria Anzaldua, and Pat Parker.
We meet on Zoom from 1-3pm on alternate Tuesdays, and are always delighted to see new members. Contact Cat Pivetti for more information and links to the week’s poems and to Zoom.
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Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra
Nunsense
Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need of funds for the burials. The sisters decide that the best way to raise the money is to put on a variety show. Here we meet Reverend Mother Regina, a former circus performer; Sister Mary Hubert, the Mistress of Novices; a streetwise nun from Brooklyn named Sister Robert Anne; Sister Mary Leo, a novice who is a wannabe ballerina; and the delightfully wacky Sister Mary Amnesia, the nun who lost her memory when a crucifix fell on her head. Featuring star turns, tap and ballet dancing, an audience quiz, and comic surprises, this show has become an international phenomenon!!! (Nunsense.com)
April 13-29. Click here for tickets.
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NEWCOMERS INVITED
Sundays April 23 & April 30, Room 2, 11:45am-1pm
Small group guided discussion about UUCFM and you. All recent visitors & newer members cordially welcomed.
VP Membership Marge Gonzalez, Facilitator
Coffee & light nibbles provided. Please pre-register (no charge) or 239-771-3614 (cell)
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Upcoming Events
Social Justice Committee Meeting April 13, 6:30 PM. Here’s the Zoom link. If you can’t make it but want to be involved, contact Mary Studer.
Dreamworks Saturdays April 15-May 20th, 10:45am-12:15pm Room 2. Register here.
Garden Guardians Wednesday April 19, 9-11 or until it gets too hot. Questions? Call Pat: 612-382-5927
Connection Circle Sundays May 7th-June 18th, 12pm-1:30pm Room 2. Email Debra to let us know you are coming or with any questions.
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Florida UU Women's Retreat
16 women from our Congregation attended the Florida UU Women's Retreat last weekend. A good time was had by all!
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UUCFM
13411 Shire Lane
Fort Myers, FL 33912
Phone: (239) 561-2700
Website: uucfm.org
Email: officemanager@uucfm.org
*Office hours: Tuesday by appointment only
Wednesday and Friday 8am-1pm
Thursday 10:30am-3:30pm
*Office hours may vary slightly. It's best to call before stopping by.
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