Sunday Service
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MARCH 1st
11:00 AM
"Roots and Wings", Ms. Bethany Ward, D.R.E. Music: Spacelove - Perry Wolfman's contemporary combo from CIM
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Baker Room Art Show
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MARCH 1- 30TH
During Building Hours
Introducing the art work of Barry Smith, a retired Merchant Marine Captain, and a friend of our congregation. During his seafaring days, he would use pen and ink, mixed media and occasionally paint, to capture a scene on paper or canvas. He has generously donated a number of prints which will be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Church. For more information, email Kathie Kitchingham, or call her at: 216-751-2320.
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Sunday Forum:
Neighborhood Safety, Increasing, Decreasing or Unchanged?
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MARCH 1
9:30 - 10:45 AM
Between 50-90% of urban youths deal with violence as a matter of everyday life, with resulting behavioral and psychological impact. Lack of family support, vacant homes, underemployment and racism create challenges for residents and opportunities for crime in urban and suburban areas. Panelists: Michael Walker, Executive Director, Partnership for a Safe Cleveland; Scott Lee, Chief of Police, Shaker Heights, Dawn Arrington, Bridging the Tracks, and Moderator: Joshua Kirven, CSU Social Work Professor and Moderator.
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Learn to Lead
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MARCH 5, 12, 19
7:30 - 9:00 pm
Have you ever been responsible for the opening words for a Covenant Group meeting or a small gathering of any sort? Then you are responsible for small group worship, which takes many different forms and opens many different gatherings. Learn how to create and conduct these moments to be as meaningful as possible. In this workshop you will learn about basic formats for Small Group Worship, resources, meeting and respecting the beliefs of a diverse group, and designing a meaningful experience for everyone attending. Email Patricia Shelden, our Community Minister Affiliated to register by February 27. Workshop meetings will be on Thursdays, March 5, 12 and 19 from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. A minimum of five registrants is necessary for the Workshop to go forward.
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On-Line Congregational Conversation
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THURSDAY
26
7:OO PM
Couldn't make the Congregational Conversation on
February 22
? Join us virtually TODAY,
at 7:00 pm
at:
uberconference.
If you have a headset for your computer, you can chat online. Otherwise you use the optional dial-in number:
216-839-9668
. I look forward to the conversation! - Paul Breitzmann
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Picture Directory Coming to 1st UU Cleveland
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MARCH 24-25
MARCH 31-APRIL 4
2:00 PM to 9:00 PM WEEKDAYS
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM SUNDAYS
Are you ready for your close-up? Lifetouch Photography will be here at church to take pictures of First Church members and friends for our new picture directory. Follow the link above to reserve your photo shoot today!
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MeetUp4Justice Training:
Educational, Empowering & Enjoyable
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SATURDAY, MARCH 7,
10:OO AM - 1:00 PM
UU Society of Cleveland, 2728 Lancashire Rd, Cleveland
Take the next step in active citizenship - meet with your state representatives ... but not without preparation ... and not on your own! We will train you in how to meet with legislative representatives so that you can most effectively advocate for issues that matter most to your congregation and to Ohio UUs.
TO REGISTER FOR TRAINING: Please send your name, email, and church affiliation to Carol Temerson at [email protected]. Please copy Matt Smith [email protected] from First U. Class size is limited so register early to ensure your place at the workshop.
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YRE Registration Coming Soon!
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MARCH
In Person and On-Line.
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Religious Education Schedule
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March 1 YRE Classes
March 8 Multigen Service
March 14 Senior High Youth Group Special Event
March 15
Chalice Lighters Pizza Party, COA Meeting
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Catch the Spirit!
VOLUNTEER!
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Lights, Camera, Catch the Spirit! Volunteer Recruitment for the Youth Religious Education program has begun. You don't want to miss this feature! You can even receive your own star on the Walk of Fame by signing up *your* time and talents! A complete list of volunteer opportunities will be available soon! If you would like to be among the first to sign up, email Sarah with the subject line 'Volunteer!'.
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Let's Take It Again From The Top! 
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MARCH 1
12:20 PM
Our talented 365 Days of Christmas director, Marilyn Landis, would like to know if there is any interest in having a children's choir (ages 6 and up). Join her for 15 minutes to discuss! RSVP to Sarah Megenhardt so we know about how many to expect. By RSVPing, you are not committing to anything other than the meeting.
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Senior High Youth Group Special Event!
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MARCH 14
2:30 PM- 7:00 PM
Hello Senior High Youth and Parents! Join us for a fun afternoon: ice skating at Thornton Park from 2:30 to 4:30, dinner and conversation at the church following that from 5-7. We want to know what YOU are looking to get out of youth group and how we all together can make that happen. Dates, times, events, meetings, everything is game to be discussed and all opinions will be heard. Don't leave us on thin ice! RSVP NOW!
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Newcomer Coffee Chat
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MAR 1st,
Following Service Library
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Church Closings 
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ETERNAL WINTER
If the Shaker City Schools close due to inclement weather, then so does the Church. Not sure? Tune in to a local network and watch the list of closings at the bottom of the screen, or check our Facebook Page! As for Sunday morning, unless there is a driving ban or conditions are such that travel is too dangerous, someone will be here and the show will go on. .
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Candid Pictures Needed!
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FOR PHOTO DIRECTORY
The photo directory committee is looking for candid photos of events from the last year. Please share any photos of yourself or others that would help us to capture the spirit of our church. Email your photos to Christine, with the subject "Photo Committee". Please include in the body of the email the names of the people in the photo and the event and date.
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Chalice Lighters Pizza Party
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MARCH 15
Following Coffee Hour -
2:30 PM
Play games, learn what it takes to become a Chalice Lighter, and eat lots of pizza! What could be better!? RSVP HERE
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YRE Sneak Peak 
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A LOOK AHEAD
Social Action Con
: Mar 6 - 8
RE Open House &
Art Show:
Mar 22
Senior Sunday
: April 26
OWL: April 10-12
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RE Open House
Art Show
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Does your child love to create art? Submit a piece to the RE ART SHOW to be displayed throughout the RE wing!
Natalie Wardega has begun working with each classroom to create collaborative works of art that will round out the show.
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