Month: September 2018

Beyond Diversity: Rethinking Race and Our Congregations

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, September 30, 2018

Led by Scott Piepho and Worship Associate Lori Fatchet-McGee

The conversation among Unitarian Universalists about our churches and people of color tends to center on the advantages that racial diversity offers to our congregations.  That frame tracks the general conversation in our society about issues like civil rights and immigration. The more important conversation is how we guarantee equal access to institutions, including UU churches, as a matter of fundamental justice.

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM with nursery care available during both services.

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e-nUUs – September 26, 2018

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Headlines from this week’s announcements

  • Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM
  • Beyond Diversity: Rethinking Race and Our Congregations – Sunday, September 30
  • From Seed to Fruit – Sunday, October 7
  • The Promise and the Possibilities of Shared Ministry – Sunday, October 14
  • News from the RE Wire
    • This week in RE
    •  Important Reminder: Social Media Policy
    •  RE Teacher Teams – Sunday, September 30
  • Save the Date: The Lovers, The Dreamers, and UU – Thanks-4-Giving Auction – December 1
  • Olive Hobbs Celebration of Life – October 6
  • Save the Date — Shared Ministries Fair – October 14
  • Attention All Committee and All Groups
  • From the Library Team
  • Update: Fessenden Hall Restoration news
  • Special Collection Thank you
  • Seeking Justice Warriors
  • Kent Environmental Council honors the late Rev. Harold Walker, Jr.
  • UUJO Annual Assembly — November 17
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You’re Uni-What?

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Kathy Kerns

Unitarian Universalism is one of America’s best kept secrets.  Even those who have heard of us don’t know much about our religion.  After a light hearted look at some of the common images and stereotypes people have of UUism, we’ll explore the “elevator speech” to discover ways we can tell people about our faith and invite them to join us.

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM with nursery care available during both services.

Download Rev. Steven’s sermon here (includes examples of elevator speeches)

Image credited to All Souls UU , Sioux Falls, SD

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e-nUUs – September 19, 2018

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Headlines from this week’s announcements

  • Rev. Steven’s schedule
  • Board News
  • Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM
  • You’re Uni-What? – Sunday, September 23
  • Beyond Diversity: Rethinking Race and Our Congregations – Sunday, September 30
  • News from the RE Wire
    •  RE Teacher Meet & Greet – Sunday, September 23
    • This week in RE
    •  Important Reminder: Social Media Policy
    •  RE Teacher Teams – Sunday, September 23
  • Save the Date — Shared Ministries Fair – October 14
  • Fessenden Hall Restoration news
  • Special Collection in support of the Minister’s Discretionary Fund
  • Kent Environmental Council honors the late Rev. Harold Walker, Jr.
  • UUJO Annual Assembly — November 17
  • United Christian Ministries Fall Fundraising Dinner – October 26
  • UUA Breakthrough Congregations — Stories for the future of Unitarian Universalism
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Wake Now, Our Vision

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Worship Associate Eric van Baars

Humankind once believed that the equator defined the end of the world.  Once this myth was proven untrue as navigators sailed beyond the equator, human progress occurred at an astonishing rate.  What is possible when we challenge our myths as human beings and a congregation and invite our vision to awaken and guide toward who we can be?  As part of the morning’s worship time, we’ll also commission and bless our Religious Education

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM with nursery care available during both services.

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e-nUUs – September 12, 2018

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Headlines from this week’s announcements

  • Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM
  • Now Wake, Our Vision – Sunday, September 16
  • You’re Uni-What? – Sunday, September 23
  • Beyond Diversity: Rethinking Race and Our Congregations – Sunday, September 30
  • News from the RE Wire
    •  RE Teacher Meet & Greet – Sunday, September 16
    • RE begins on Sunday, September 16
    •  What to expect on Sundays
    •  RE Teacher Teams – Sunday, September 16
  • Fessenden Hall Restoration Cleaning Party – September 15
  • Retiree’s Lunch – September 18
  • Action Required for the Church Directory
  • Fall Walden Camping Trip – October 12-14
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser
  • Special Collection in support of the Minister’s Discretionary Fund
  • UUA Breakthrough Congregations — Stories for the future of Unitarian Universalism
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Many Streams Make One River

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Ingathering Sunday, September 9, 2018

Led by Rev. Steven Protzman and Colleen Thoele with Worship Associate Elaine Bowen 

As many streams come together to make a river, we come together to make a community.  As we return from our summer adventures bringing water and stories to share, this festive multi-generational service of water communion and ingathering invites us to once again blend our lives together and renew our connections with each other.  Please bring a small amount of water for the water communion ritual. 

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM with nursery care available during both services.

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e-nUUs – September 5, 2018

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

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Headlines from this week’s announcements

  • Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM
  • Many Streams Make One River – Sunday, September 9 (Ingathering Sunday)
  • Now Wake, Our Vision – Sunday, September 16
  • You’re Uni-What? – Sunday, September 23
  • News from the RE Wire
    • Coming of Age for High School Youth
    • RE registration for 2018-2019 is underway
    • Our new RE Year begins on Sunday, September 16
  • Plant-based (vegan) Potluck Dinner – September 7
  • Second Sunday Meet & Greet – September 9
  • Action Required for the Church Directory
  • Fall Walden Camping Trip – October 12-14
  • Retiree’s Lunch — Third Tuesday each month
  • Acme Community Cash Back Fundraiser
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An Injury to One is an Injury to All

Posted on by MaryBeth Hannan

Sunday, September 2, 2018 

Led by Cal Frye and Worship Associate Carolyn Schlemmer

Step by step, the longest march can be won, and by union what we will can be accomplished still. Beyond the workplace, the message of collective labor calls us to join together, all of us, to accomplish what we will. From the Wobblies to the Welcoming Congregation, we are called to come together, for we are stronger, better together.

Sunday services are offered at 9:45 and 11:30 AM with nursery care available during both services.

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