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Weekly Communicator
March 10, 2022
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Enter Rejoice and Come In!
Join Worship Associate, Gary Robbins and Lay Minister, Alberita Johnson as we explore what it means to Renew and Revive as we greet each new day.
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Dear UUCFM Congregation,
With great rejoicing, we are pleased to report that Lee County’s COVID risk level has continued to improve, and we’re now ready to return to worship services in our Sanctuary on March 13! In-person attendees will be required to wear masks and remain socially distant, in compliance with our re-opening guidance, found by clicking here. We’ll maintain our Zoom broadcast for those who aren’t able to join in-person.
As always, reach out to me with any questions at UUCFMPresident@UUCFM.org or 239-222-9406.
Yours in Growth,
Lane Cook
President, UUCFM Board of Trustees
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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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Faith Exploration Program for Children and Youth
Our reopening is this Sunday - March 13. We will have programming for children and youth. I will be with youth grades 7-12 out in the screen room. Liza Sierra will also be available in Room 6 for child-care and children’s activities - Preschool-6th Grade. All children are invited to the worship service and will leave after the Time for all Ages for their classrooms. Please contact me if you have any questions about the programming. I can be reached at uudrek@gmail.com or 862-432-0173. I am always happy to talk about Faith Development.
~Karen Brown, Acting Faith Exploration Director
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Climate Change
UU’s of the Islands have invited UUCFM to attend a special presentation this Sunday, March 13 at 5 pm, on Climate Change. The speaker, Ariel Hoover, attended Climate Reality training in Pittsburgh and Atlanta. The nonpartisan, nonprofit organization was started by Al Gore and climate scientists. The program will be held in the Sanibel Congregational UCC Fellowship Hall. For more info, call Judy Burget 239-771-3614 or Ruth Iyengar 239-433-4901.
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Maya Ceremony March 15
On Tuesday morning, at 6AM, two Maya Spirit Guides (priestesses) will hold a ceremony on the UUCFM grounds. The Energy of the Maya Lunar New Year is called 8 Batz. Batz is the infinite thread of sacred time. It marks the beginning of the sacred lunar ritual that lasts 260 days. This date is considered the new year in which we express our gratitude and we pray for the lives of all who exist on Earth.
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CUUPS
The Unitarian Universalist living tradition draws wisdom from the world's religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life. As interest in earth-based traditions and neo-paganism grows, the category of world's religions must be expanded to include these spiritual traditions with ancient roots and modern applications. Those in CUPPS are a rainbow people, proud of our diversity and open to the ever-creative and surprising newness of the sacred.
CUUPS Folks,
We will be gathering at the Amphitheater on Friday March 18th at 7pm.
A great beginning with a Full Moon.
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Congregational Budget Forum
A congregational Zoom forum on the proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year is scheduled for Sunday, March 20, at 12:30 pm. Please join us if you would like to ask questions about the budget prior to the in-person annual meeting on March 27, when you will have the opportunity to vote on it. A copy of the proposed budget can be found by clicking here.
The meeting details are:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/97443284489
Passcode: 417647
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On March 30, join the UUA Commission on Social Witness for their Spring Social Witness Convening to organize, collaborate, and find support for your congregation's work on recent social justice statements as well as plan for justice-making in 2022. | |
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Awakening the Dreamer Symposium
All Faiths Unitarian Congregation.
Saturday, April 2nd, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Facilitated by Gary Robbins and Joseph Bonasia
The program includes lunch.
2756 McGregor Blvd., Fort Myers FL 33901.
Masks optional.
Awakening the Dreamer is a transformative educational program that explores the challenges facing humanity at this critical moment in time and the opportunities we as a human family have to create a new future.
This experience is about waking up from the “dream of the modern world” that is destroying our planet and way of life. Through videos, slides, presentations, and discussions, we aim to create an environmentally sustainable, socially just, and spiritually fulfilling human presence on Earth. While we initially deal with some disturbing facts, we promise that you will leave feeling optimistic, empowered, and inspired to help create our new future.
For more information and to register click here.
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UUCFM 15+ GROUP MEETING
There will be a gathering of the UUCFM 15+ Group on Sunday, April 3, at noon, in the screened room. If you joined UUCFM in 2007 or earlier, you can be a member of this group. Many churches call a group like this The Elders! If you have any questions, contact Ellen Erickson, andy.ellen.erickson@gmail.com, 239-218-4789 or Suzanne Ziemer at suzanneziemer@gmail.com or 239-463-9020.
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Mark the date!
SWFL RESET Center and the Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra Present:
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Friday, April 22
5:00 Pm
Celebrate Earth Day and Care of Creation with music, art, poetry, food trucks, and community. Join us for an SWFL RESET Board Members reception, a conversation with Joe Bonasia about the Right to Clean Water Constitutional Amendment. The Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra will be presenting an Earth Day evening celebration, and those who attend the RESET event earlier in the evening will receive a discount on performance tickets.
Register here: https://resetearthdayceleb.eventbrite.com.
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On March 14, we'll discuss Ch. 8 & 9 of Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by C.C. Perez.
We have two online sitting practices each week for you. We practice mindfulness and discuss a reading.
Come, come Poets and Lovers of Poetry!
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The Nehemiah Action will be March 15 at 7:00 PM. You are invited, actually strongly encouraged, to attend ONLINE. We have made progress in our push for affordable housing. While we celebrate what has been accomplished, we need to insure that the voucher money in the Trust already established goes to those who need it most. Your attendance will make a difference. There is strength in numbers. | | | |
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Community Sharing in March:
Early Learning Coalition of SW Florida
Our mission is to enhance the quality of children’s lives by providing families, early childhood educators, care-givers and community partners in Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties, with opportunities to positively impact the future.
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60th Anniversary Pave the Way Fundraiser Update | Two recent brick donations have come in, making our total bricks at 85. Mary Studer's brick reads REALIZE THE 8TH PRINCIPLE and Dawn Lienhardt's brick reads FRIENDSHIPS GROW HERE. Now that we are reopening on March 13th, you will be able to view the bricks on the walkways along the Sanctuary entrances. | | | |
The Bill Brewer Family Gardens | |
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UPDATE
In the interest of Social Justice, our gardens are reporting a total of 641 pounds of produce donated to St. Martin de Porres Outreach and the Cypress Lake Food Bank so far this season, to address local food insecurity. We have also dedicated three beds to Cultivate Abundance, a non profit devoted to helping farm workers in Immokalee. Sadly those who harvest our food do not have enough to put food on their own tables.
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60 Years - Standing Strong
Writing is underway for our 60th anniversary play, "Over 60 Years Holding Strong". It's been 60 years since June 20, 1961 when UUCFM received its Charter from the UUA. Reflection interviews are being collected by Hank Nash and Margaret Ramus. The more ideas and reflections the better. We are building on the 40th Anniversary Play produced in 2002. To be part of this effort, contact 60th Play Coordinator, Suzanne Ziemer, suzanneziemer@gmail.com, 239-463-9020.
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The MACC
The Music and Arts Community Center
2021 - 2022
Season Tickets
The GCS comprises the Gulf Coast Symphony, the Gulf Coast Chamber Orchestra, the Gulf Coast Jazz Collective, and the Music & Arts Community Center (MACC). This year over 100 programs will be offered that present the best in classical music, jazz, world music, dance, opera, film and musical theater.
Ticket prices range from $24 - $44
As you know, there's not a bad seat in the house!
Tickets and seat choice can be purchased online or at the door.
For more info visit
gulfcoastsymphony.org
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