Sunday Service:
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APRIL 19
11:00 - 12:00 PM
In the Sanctuary
Earth Day Sunday: "This Changes Everything"
the Rev. Daniel Budd
Music: Chancel Choir - "Rising Green"
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Membership Book Signing
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APRIL 19
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Following Service
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Sunday Forum:
A Frank Talk on Socially Responsible Investing
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APRIL 19
9:30 - 10:45 AM
How can we align our investments with our values... and protect and increase our financial resources? What does socially responsible investment mean? Fair labor wages, a carbon tax or divestment of fossil fuel companies? Can we be more effective via shareholder advocacy? Moderator: Anurag Gupta, Department Chair, Banking and Finance and Associate Dean, Global Initiatives, CRWU Weatherhead School of Management. Panelists: Mindy Qua, Financial Advisor, McDonald-Partners; Diane Piros, Financial Advisor, Edward Jones.
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| Forums Now Available on YouTube and Our Blog! |
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We've had some great forums this year. Some have said they had to miss them due to weather or being out of town. That's no longer an issue. Upcoming Sunday morning forums are now available for those who have personally signed up to receive them via e-mail. They are also now available on our blog
https://firstuclere.wordpress.com/
. Click on 'Community Forums' from the menu or enter the word 'YouTube' in the search box.
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The Mix "Vespers"
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WEDNESDAY APRIL 22
7:00 PM
In the Sanctuary Chancel
Led by the Rev. Daniel Budd
This month features Leonard Cohen's "Alleluia" sung by K.D. Lang.
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The New UU - Tapestry of Faith for Adults Workshop
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MAY 9
9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Lunch included. Child care available on request.
The program will:
- Introduce newcomers to UUism and our Congregation
- Equip participants to make a decision about membership in a UU congregation
- Provide information related to UU worship, theology, history, social justice, religious education and governance
- Provide resources within and outside the congregation for participants to explore topics independently
- Facilitate integration into the congregation by introducing participants to a cross-section of members
Leaders: Daniel Budd and Bethany Ward
To register, contact Kathie Kitchingham, Membership Coordinator, at 216-751-2320, ext. 27 or at
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Save the Date!
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SATURDAY, JUNE 20
Celebrate and honor Fern Jennings upon her retirement.
Dinner and Entertainment on Saturday evening, June 20. More details to come!
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Covenant Group Ministry
Women's Weekend at Punderson State Park
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MAY 15, 16, & 17
Punderson State Park, Route 87 (11755 Kinsman Rd)
Newbury, Ohio
Please join the Women's Friendship Covenant Group for a weekend at Punderson State Park. There will be no scheduled activities. Relaxation is the goal. With the help of the Deeper Connections Covenant Group meals will be planned and each participant will be asked to contribute to lunch or dinner on Saturday. Register Now!! Forms are available in the literature racks and at Coffee Hour. COMPLETED FORMS ACCOMPANIED BY CHECK MUST BE RECEIVED BY MAY 3. NO EXCEPTIONS PLEASE. Questions? Contact Nancy Y. Hammond at [email protected] or Betty Root at [email protected].
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Free-Cycle and Garden Party
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MAY 17
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICE
OUTSIDE
Good Old Fashioned Fun is the theme of the 3rd Annual Garden Festival! What games did you play as a child? Let us know (and maybe even help us recreate it for the Festival!).
Email Sarah Garver Megenhardt at
[email protected] if you would like to get involved or to share your memories!
And, back by popular demand, Free Cylce! A huge thank you to Heather Torok for agreeing to organize it this year!
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COA Upcoming Events
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Group Connect: April 25,
2:00 - 7:00 PM in the
Worship Ctr
Mandatory Rehearsal: May 2, 1:00 - 2:30 PM in the Sanctuary
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Garden Festival and Free Cycle!
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MAY 17
Following the Service
Outside
Good Old Fashioned Fun is the theme of the 3rd Annual Garden Festival! What games did you play as a child? Let us know (and maybe even help us recreate it for the Festival!).
Email Sarah Garver Megenhardt at
[email protected] if you would like to get involved or to share your memories!
And, back by popular demand, Free Cylce! A huge thank you to Heather Torok for agreeing to organize it this year!
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New YRE On-Line Registration Now Open!
Catch the Spirit!
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Our RE Classes provide religious exploration through the lens of our liberal faith, a dedicated place to be still and reflective outside the hustle and bustle of daily life, and opportunities to celebrate the awe and wonder of the world around us. Please take a moment now to register your child(ren) or youth for our engaging program. Be sure to review the many volunteer opportunities available to you as a parent or guardian in our RE program.
You can also purchase '1st UU' T-Shirts to benefit the Youth Religious Education program when you register on-line for the 2015-2016 RE Season!
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OWL
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As the Ohio Meadville District melds it's support and practices with the Central East Regional Group, how we recruit and train our OWL facilitators has changed right along with that. Volunteer train-ees interested in OWL now cover broader terrain in order to attend a training. Some regional congregations do not even have the resources to offer Senior High OWL. These factors lead the local professional religious educators to consider how we could offer OWL in our congregations where a greater benefit could be had by many.
One idea that has been voraciously pursued during the majority of this current church year is one of combining multi-church Senior High Programs into one entire OWL event. This event would be offered in a format similar to a District CON. Sadly, with so many elements of minutiae to be sorted out, we were unable to make our dream a reality this year. I want to thank you all, parents, teachers, and facilitators, as we tried to find a way to bring this goal to fruition.
Because we are changing direction mid-stride, OWL for our congregation will still be offered in a succinct format but the content will just be a rich, comprehensive, diverse, engaging, and full. I am actively working with the trained OWL facilitators we have on site to offer Senior High OWL in May in this succinct format. As soon as we have a date, that date will be published immediately and widely.
As always, you may direct all comments and questions to Bethany Ward, DRE, at [email protected]
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We Are Family Covenant Group
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MAY 8
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
You are cordially invited to the grand finale meeting of the We Are Family Covenant group on Friday May 8 from 7-9pm. This covenant group has been an important, valued part of many of our lives and we want to give the group a celebratory send-off. Please help us get the word out about this celebration. Anyone who has ever attended the 'Young Families' or 'We are Family' covenant group is warmly welcomed to attend this event. Free child care will be provided although we do intend to substantively include the kids during a portion of this farewell party. Jim and Patty Stoddard Dare
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Chalice Lighter Pizza Party
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New and existing Chalice Lighters are invited to another night of discovery, pizza, and GLORP! Don't miss the fun!
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Mitzvah of the Month 
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Final Forum of the Season
The Universe We Live In
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APRIL 26
The Universe We Live In: Where do dark matter, dark energy, and black holes fit in? Are there
other habitable planets? How can we know if there is life elsewhere in the universe? Glen Starkman,
Director, CWRU Institute for the Sciences of Origins and the Center for Cosmology and Astrophysics.
This concludes the Forum series for the season. See you in September when Forums resume.
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New Connections
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APRIL 19
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICE - 1:30
BAKER ROOM (RM 213)
NEW CONNECTIONS is a welcoming resource for visitors, guests and newcomers who would like to meet other new people and learn more about our Church. It's an opportunity to learn about our values, activities and community, it's an easy way to get to know us and to see if we might become a good spiritual home for you. Next meeting: April 19 immediately following the service to 1:30 pm in the Baker Room (Rm. 213, second floor). We look forward to getting to know you. For more information contact Elise Ellick at [email protected] or Karen Grochau at [email protected].
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Know Thyself! Workshop Series
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This series is now closed as we have reached our maximum registration.
Look for 'Know Thyself' returning in the fall.
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Car Magnets, Refrigerator Magnets, and T-Shirts, Oh My!
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APRIL 19 & 26
IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING SERVICE! 
We are now selling t-shirts, car magnets and refrigerator magnets designed by our very own Sherry Griswold! Stop by her table this Sunday to place your order, then show your First UU Spirit by wearing the t-shirts at the Garden Festival, May 17!
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Sweet Home First UU
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A LETTER FROM THE STEWARDSHIP CO-CHAIRS
Our Sweet Home, First UU stewardship campaign is nearly complete! There have been connections made and strengthened, ideas and information shared and financial support given. However, the fat lady has not yet sung: we are still awaiting pledge commitments from a number of members and friends.
If you have not yet scheduled a meeting with your volunteer contact, or if you have already met, please confirm your commitment by submitting a pledge. You may do this on the website, http://www.firstunitariancleveland.org/index.html. There is a clearly-marked button in the lower right-hand corner of the home page and no confidential information is required. If you prefer, you may fill out a pledge card and drop it in the mail or give it directly to Doug Aubin. Pledge cards are available in Kathie Kitchingham's office if you have not received yours.
Thank you to all who have already pledged and those of you who are about to do so! Our Board of Trustees depends upon your confirmed pledges to craft our annual budget, which must be shared with the congregation in advance of our annual meeting, so time is of the essence.
See you in church!
Meg Pauken & Gail Arnold
Stewardship Campaign Co-Chairs
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Sneak Peek 
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A LOOK AHEAD
Intergen Service for Earthday: April 19
Community Garden Project: April 19
Senior High Youth Group: April 19 and May 3
MAGNET & T-SHIRT PRE-ORDER: Thru April 30
COA Group Connect: April 25
Senior Sunday: April 26
Teacher Appreciation Spaghetti Dinner: Teachers & their families: May 2
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Teacher Appreciation Dinner:
Let's Hang Out and Eat Spaghetti
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Save the Date for the Teachere Appreciation Dinner sponsored by the YRE Committee.
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Know Thyself! Workshop Series
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This series is now closed as we have reached our maximum registration.
Look for 'Know Thyself' returning in the fall.
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Show Your Spirit!
Buy a 1st UU T-Shirt or a Car or
Refrigerator Magnet!!
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ON SALE NOW THROUGH MAY 3rd
During Coffee Hour
Show your UU Spirit! Purchase a 1st UU CLE T-Shirt by May 3rd and wear it proudly during the Garden Festival (now also our First Annual Spirit Day).
Men's, Women's and children's sizes and cuts. Look for Sherry Griswold this Sunday during coffee hour.
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Garden (Planting) Party!
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APRIL 19
The children and youth of our church are invited to help celebrate Earth Day by planting the fixings for a salad in our Community Garden next Sunday, April 19, immediately following the service. We will harvest the lettuce and have a salad party in June. Planting space is limited so sign up to participate NOW!
Make sure to put "Lettuce Eat Salad" in the subject line!
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Senior High Youth Group
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APRIL 19, 2:00 PM
MAY 3, 2:00 PM
Please note the NEW TIME, 2:00 PM!
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Thank You!
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A big 'Thank You' to every bunny who helped out this Easter! It was a huge success, we carrot have done it without you!
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