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Weekly Communicator
January 26, 2022
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We hope you will join us this Sunday as we explore how and why to Find our Center as an individual and a Congregation. Helen Leddy and Mary Cline Golbitz will lead the Service and Amy will join us at the piano. We look forward to seeing you there. | |
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Minister's Musings
Henry Ward Beecher once wrote, “There are only two lasting bequests we can hope to give our children. One of these is roots…the other, wings.”
It was lovely to be among you this past weekend. I am looking forward to my visit in February. It is a challenge to make a schedule because I began my work with you after I had made commitments to the school I am at in Costa Rica. So, have patience. Ulises will be accompanying me in March, April, and June. Here are my dates for the upcoming months:
February 17th-20th
March 11th-20th
April 1st-10th
May 12th-15th
June 3rd-12th
If you would like to offer home hospitality for any of these dates, please let me know. See you next, on Zoom! Sue
revsue@uucfm.org
WhatsApp call or message: +506 8891 2847
Facebook Messenger: Sue Gabrielson
Skype: suegabes
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Community Sharing for January
ACT offers a 24-hour helpline, 3 safe shelters, children's program, counseling (both individual and group), an economic empowerment program which includes financial and health literacy, Injunction for Protection legal service, life skills education, job skills evaluation and training along with GED assistance and ESOL. In the non-residential outreach program, they provide long-term counseling, therapy and support, economic empowerment services, a rape crisis center where they do the forensic examinations, advocacy department that provides advocacy through the judicial system, and a legal program for Injunctions for Protection. They also provide community education, professional trainings, and prevention education. All services provided to victims of domestic violence and their children, and survivors of sexual assault, dating violence, stalking and human trafficking are available free of charge.
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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Thank you for the welcome!
Amy Laursen wants to thank everyone for the warm welcome that she received last Sunday from the members in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. She will be back this Sunday to play for everyone again.
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Generosity Campaign 2023-2024: Roots and Wings
“Roots hold me close/Wings set me free.” This line is from our hymn “Spirit of Life” which we sang on Sunday. For me, these words evoke powerful images that I believe are the essence of our Stewardship at UUCFM.
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WHAT WE HEARD IN THE LISTENING SESSIONS
Forty people, including the hosts and facilitators, attended one of or Listening Sessions, either in person or on Zoom. Thank you to all who attended. It was exciting and informative to hear about all the things you appreciate about UUCFM and of your concerns and suggestions. Here is a summary of your appreciations and desires.
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CUUPS Garden Work
The CUUPS group will be working on cleaning up the firepit and the labyrinth this Saturday starting at 9am. Everyone is welcome to join in. Please contact Danielle Salerno for more information.
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Potluck
We will be having a potluck lunch this Sunday the 29th. Please bring a dish to share and meet and visit with others in our UU congregation. Thank you to all from the Operations committee.
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15+ Meeting Announcement
There will be a meeting of the 15+ Group on Sunday, January 29, at 12:15 PM, in the screened room of Hobart Hall. We look forward to spending some time together! The 15+ Group members have all been members of UUCFM for at least 15 years! Interested members who have not been members of the congregation for 15 years are welcome to attend. Bring your coffee or snack with you, if you wish. Roy Green has agreed to become our new facilitator so we are working now on the changeover! Thank you Roy! Call me if you have any questions or agenda items to add. Ellen Erickson 239-218-4789.
NOTE: Time changed to 12:15 PM so enjoy some potluck first, if you wish!
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TUUSDAYS TOGETHER
All welcome. Come gather every Tuesday, starting January 31st, in the Screen Room anytime from 10 am to 2 pm. Bring own sack lunch and beverage. Open for discussions, fellowship ideas and possible light work activities for UUCFM grounds and office needs. Questions? Contact Suzanne Ziemer, Organizer, or call 239-463-9020.
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CUUPS Imbolc Celebration
CUUPS will be celebrating Imbolc on February 4th at 5pm. They will be meeting at the firepit. All are welcome!
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Dream Work Sessions
“All dreams come in the service of health and wholeness,” said Jeremy Taylor, UU minister and author of several books on dreaming, including “The Wisdom of Your Dreams, Using Dreams to Tap into Your Unconscious and Transform your Life.” Debra Leigh, certified dream work facilitator (Marin Institute for Projective Dream Work) will lead a six-week session of dream work on Saturdays beginning February 18th, 10:45am-12:15pm in classroom 2 (or the amphitheater, weather permitting). These sessions are in conjunction with Caloosahatchee Mindfulness. To register, contact Debra or call (831)818-1418. Class size limited to 7 participants. Bring water, a pillow to sit on if you like, and something to write with. Please commit to all 6 sessions.
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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
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