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Announcements for May 29th, 2016
This Sunday: 
"Beyond Technique: The Essence of Dialogue "

May 29th, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Pulpit Guest: Alice Foley
Worship Coordinator: Jane Brown

In our modern culture, people are able to interact with one another in many ways: they can sing, dance, or play together with little difficulty, but their ability to talk together about subjects that matter deeply to them seems invariably to lead to dispute, division, and often to violence. This condition points to a deep pervasive defeat in the process of human thought. Today, Alice Foley will speak on resolving conflict through mediation.

Alice Foley is the Director of the Emerging Visions Enterprise. She was previously an instructor at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the director of the Milwaukee Mediation Center.
Religious Education

Religious Education programs for children and youth are offered during both services. 
 
Click to see the topics of this Sunday's sessions
Monthly Newsletter: June 2016

You're reading the weekly E-News. UUCW also publishes a monthly newsletter, called the West Wind, which has more in-depth articles and announcements.

To download the latest edition and see past editions of the West Wind, click here.
Church Life
MAY IS UU WELLSPRING MONTH
 
This Sunday is your last chance to sign up for UU Wellspring! This program is meant to help you clarify your spiritual path and deepen your understanding. Rev. Suzelle Lynch has this to say about UU Wellspring: "It offers many rewards. Trusting bonds are formed among group members. Some have discovered and acted upon life-changing journeys. Others have found new avenues for expressing their personal theologies and the core of their spirituality." For more information, please stop by the table or contact Patricia D'Auria, UU Wellspring Program Coordinator,   via the church office .
JOURNEY GROUP FOR NEW MEMBERS

June 1st, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
 
All new members are invited to attend!  In this group, participants will share their spiritual/faith journeys and deepen connections with other new-comers. Topics will include sharing a sacred object, letting go, walking the labyrinth, self-reflection, and goal setting. The ideal group size is 6-9 participants, so sign up soon if you are interested by contacting Rev. Joyce Palmer  via the church office .
JOB OPENINGS AT UUCW

The church is seeking two new part-time employees to fill positions that have recently become open:
  • The Administrative Assistant works 24 hours per week and is responsible for fulfilling clerical and administrative needs of the church. Principal duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: data entry, including weekly visitor information, pledge payments, new member information, attendance statistics; managing the church calendar, including room reservations; providing assistance and information to church members and staff, phone and door receptionist duties, publications production and preparation of mailings, assisting in preparation for multiple events during the year, and other clerical and administrative tasks assigned by the Church Administrator.
  • The Sexton receives work schedule from the Church Administrator; hours are based on church activities, but Sexton will work at least one Sunday per month. Responsibilities include operating the UUCW sound system, lighting, and, occasionally, audio-visual equipment for worship services and other events. The Sexton may also be scheduled to set up and/or take down various room furniture configurations as needed for church meetings, activities, and worship services.
For more information or to apply, contact  Vicki Banville, Church Administrator,  via the church office . 
JOIN THE CAMPUS COMMITTEE

Campus Committee needs your help. No maintenance skills are required, only the desire to help make our spiritual home the best it can be. The Campus Committee supports the repair, maintenance, and enhancements of all UUCW properties. This includes all land, buildings, equipment, furnishings, and all related functions or processes for repair, safety, and improvements. For more information, contact Vicki Banville, Church Administrator, or Mike Brown   via the church office . 
JOIN THE MEMBER-TO-MEMBER LISTSERV  

UUCW's Member-to-Member Listserv ( [email protected]) allows UUCW members to quickly communicate with each other about events and activities inside and outside the church.  To join the Mem2Mem listserv, send a request to Vicki Banville, Church Administrator,  via the church office . 

Note: Please refrain from using the Mem2Mem listserv to send attachments, messages of a partisan political nature, personal advertisements, discussions or commentary, replies to previous messages, and other comments. Formal church announcements should be submitted to [email protected] for publishing in the Weekly E-News and Order of Service. 
OVERDUE BOOK NOTICE
 
For the final Sunday in May, there will be a table set up in the Community Room between services where you may return library books. The overdue list will be available if you are not sure if you have returned the books you checked out from the library prior to the beginning of 2016. For more information, contact  Carolyn Lawrence,  Library Committee Chair,   via the church office .
NEXT SUNDAY: "SO THAT OTHERS MAY SIMPLY LIVE"

Sunday, June 5th, 2016
10:00 a.m.
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch

"Live Simply So That Others May Simply Live" is a quote misattributed to Sister Elizabeth Ann Seton. But no matter who said it, it's holds a powerful lesson for us. Is it possible for us to live with minimal dependence on material things and a maximal interdependence upon each other?  What would this take? Who needs to do it-is it an issue of privilege? If we change our personal behavior, will it help stem the overwhelming tide of climate change? We consider a radical reorientation of our attitude towards all human beings and all living things today.  Special music today from Ruben Piirainen, Music Director.
UUCW ANNUAL MEETING

Sunday, June 5th at 11:30 a.m.

All UUCW voting members are encouraged to attend; 10% of voting members are required for a quorum and it is a good opportunity for church friends to see our democratic process in action. Cast your ballot for new members of the Board of Trustees, Endowment Committee, and Nominating Committee. Copies of the Annual Report/2016-17 budget are also available on the foyer table. Click here to see the meeting's agenda. Childcare will be available by reservation to the church office. For more information, please contact Kathy Bradshaw   via the church office .
REGISTER NOW FOR 2016-17 CHURCH YEAR 
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM

Help the Religious Education staff determine how many class sections to offer at which times by enrolling your children today! Curriculum descriptions for this exciting programming can be found by clicking here.   Please pre-register by June 20th.  Also, consider volunteering for one of the teaching teams; excite your spirit as you nurture the faith development of young Unitarian Universalists!  For more information, contact Maria O'Connor, Director of Religious Education,  via the church office .
Photo of the Week
Flowers brought by church members were displayed in the sanctuary during Flower Communion Sunday. 
Fellowship and Learning
WOMEN'S BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
 
The group's June book selection is Deep Down Dark . In August 2010, a mine in Chile collapsed, trapping 33 miners for 69 days. The miners agreed that if any of them survived, they would share ther experience. Hector Tobar, a Pulitzer Prize winner, was chosen to tell their story. You're invited to attend on Wednesday, June 8th at 7:00 p.m. at the church. Men and women are welcome. For more information, contact Marilyn Swanson or Kathy Schwei   via the church office .
JOIN THE UUUKUELES!

Do you play the ukulele? Join this group, where all skill levels are welcome. There will be rehearsals throughout the summer, culminating in a performance during the church service on August 28th. For more information, contact Sue Shockey via the church office.
Living Our Values
"BEYOND THE BANNER: TALK THE TALK"

On Saturday, June 4th, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the collaboration of local UU churches for Black Lives Matter will present a workshop titled "Beyond the Banner: Talk the Talk" at UUCW. The workshop will include a Black Lives Matter public witness along North Avenue and a lunch. This will be  an opportunity for predominately white congregations and individuals to learn more about how to appropriately engage in racial justice work. Volunteers from UUCW will also be needed for set-up/clean-up, food donations, food serving, greeting, and registration. For more information and/or to volunteer, contact Ann Heidkamp, Social Action Council Chairperson,   via the church office .
REGISTER NOW
JOIN UUCW IN PRIDE PARADE
 
Join Rev. Suzelle Lynch and other UUs for this year's Milwaukee Pride Parade on Sunday, June 12th at 2:00 p.m. People of all ages are welcome to attend and show support for all of our members, friends, and neighbors who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, or questioning. Attendees are encouraged to wear t-shirts related to our church or to pride. Alternatively, you can design a new shirt on Sunday, June 5th, with the guidance of Quinn Bennett. For more information (including a meet-up location) and to RSVP, please contact Quinn   via the church office .
DONATE BRAS FOR NICARAGUA
 
Bras are expensive, but necessary. They are items we don't ordinarily think about when we consider poverty. Yet, women need them every day. The Nicaragua Brigadista Group (or, in this case, Bra -gadista Group) is collecting new and gently used bras of all sizes and types to give to the women in Nicaragua. If you would like to contribute to this effort, please bring donations to the church building by June 15th to be packed up. For more information, contact Caryl Sewell   via the church office .
MAY FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

In May, non-perishable food items, along with a check for $75, will be given to Calvary Memorial Church. They specifically requested canned vegetables and fruit, tuna, peanut butter, and cereal. If you can, please bring two items for the bin, as attendance is more sparse this time of year.  For more information, or to volunteer, contact Ellen Newbauer or Melanie Weston via the church office.
MAY SPLIT THE PLATE: PEARLS FOR TEEN GIRLS

PEARLS for Teen Girls is a unique leadership development program for girls 5th through 12th grade in Milwaukee that empowers girls to live out the PEARLS values: Personal Responsibility, Empathy, Awareness, Respect, Leadership and Support. Each month, UUCW gives half of all undesignated offering monies to a non-profit organization as a way to help us live our Unitarian Universalist values and serve our community.  For more information about Split the Plate, contact the committee Chair, Phil Kroner, via the church office .
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