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An Excerpt from Last Week's Service

Building community takes effort and intentionality.
For those of us new to a community, it takes effort to reach out and allow ourselves to be taken in. For those of us established in a community, it takes effort to reach out, to open our arms and take others in.
It is easy to become familiar and complacent with the status quo, with a way of being or doing. It's easy to become comfortable with a specific group of people.
How much courage does it take to set out and look for that home, that home only half-remembered and half-envisioned?
This is the work that each of us is doing here -whether it is our first visit or our 30th year at USNH. We are seeking that home we catch glimpses of from time to time.
WorshipWorship



Child care for children up to ten years old is available during  Worship services.


June 26, 2016 
(Summer Service 10:30 AM)
"Spirit in Practice"
Rev. Megan Lloyd Joiner, Rich Stockton, Bill Braun
An exploration of everyday spiritual practice and how such practice is a 
cornerstone of a meaningful Unitarian Universalist identity. 

July 3, 2016
(Summer Service 10:30 AM)
"Passing Peace"
Rev. Megan Lloyd Joiner, Sue Linsley, Linda Pawelek
What transpires between two people when "peace" is passed? How might we 
each become a conduit for peace whether we include this ancient ritual 
as part  of our worship or not. 

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Change in Sunday Worship Service Time
Beginning June 26th, Sunday services at USNH will move to 10:30 am.

Summer Sunday Flowers  
In keeping with the more informal nature of our summer worship services, Sunday flowers most often come from our gardens rather than the florist.  Thus we have tucked the order book away until fall.  If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Ross, 
our Congregational Administrator, at [email protected].  

children Children and Youth Religious Education

Seeking RE teachers for 2016-2017
Please contact the RE office at [email protected] to talk about teaching 1-2 Sundays per month starting in September 2016!  It is an exciting, rewarding way to live out our principles and values.  We need folks for all ages and grade levels, including the Young Religious Unitarian Universalists youth group and Our Whole Lives sexuality education.  Write or call 203-288-1807, X 203 for more info. 

Registration for Religious Education
 classes for 2016-2017 is open!
To register your children for Sunday classes or YRUU youth group, simply fill out a form at the table in the social hall, grab one from the bin outside the RE office, or click here to download the form.  

Please note: Jesse Greist, Director of Lifespan Religious Education, will be out of town from June 23-July 2 and again from July 7-July 20.
 During these times, please direct all religious education inquiries to the main office.
upcmg UPCOMING EVENTS 

Immigration and Refugee Task Force
Conversation classes with Syrian Refugees - Our task force is planning a series of English conversation and skill building classes for Syrian Refugees.  The classes will be held this summer.  If you are interested in being involved, please join us as we plan for this program on Tuesday, June 28th at 10:00 am at USNH in the Library.
            Stories from Far and Near - An art exhibition, portraying evocative artwork and poignant personal stories of six refugees, is currently on display at the New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Avenue, New Haven.  A reception for the artists will be held on Friday, July 8 from 4 to 7pm at the Museum.  
 
First Sundays BBQ

It's the first of three
 for July, August and September.
Will you be there?

Your Membership Committee will!
What:    barbecue and pot luck
When:   Sunday, July 3rd, 2016,
    immediately after the 10:30 service.
Where:  USNH patio under the canopy/social hall
Who:      YOU! Sponsored by your Membership Committee.
Why:      fellowship... and it's summer
 
You bring a side dish and we'll supply the grill, burgers (incl. veggie),
hot dogs, buns, condiments, paper/flat ware and soft drinks.           
We'll fire up the grill immediately after the service.
 
See posters in the foyer and social hall.




   Reflections on Small Group Ministry    
Sometimes we try to fit the pieces of our lives together like pieces of a puzzle.  Does it sometimes feel as if there is one puzzle piece missing? Maybe it's called "Peace of Mind" or "My Time".  Consider Small Group Ministry and its confidential setting for quiet moments of reflection and connection.
         
 9:30 am -10:20 am, Room 209,  July 10, July 31, Aug 21. 
 No sign-up, just show-up.
Sue Linsley,  [email protected]



Annual Tag & Plant S ale, July 9

The annual USNH giant tag and plant sale will take place in the Social Hall, foyer, and outside spaces, on Saturday, July 9 from 8:30 a.m. to noon.  The sale is open to the local community ($5 from 8:30-9, free from 9-12).  This is a fundraiser for USNH that last year netted $2,000 and gives us at USNH an opportunity to transfer unneeded items to others who would use them.

Please set aside useable items such as kitchen items, linens, toys and games, jewelry, office supplies, books, planters, artwork and frames, sports equipment, Christmas items, and decorative pieces.  Please no computers, TVs, or clothing.  Closer to the time, we'll be asking for plants  divided from plants 
in your  home or yard.

We will be accepting goods for the sale from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, Wednesday, July 6, Thursday, July 7, and Friday, July 8.   
Please save items until then.

We Need YOU!
We need help with the Plant & Tag Sale
 If you could come on one of the four evenings (6:30-8:30) prior to the sale on July 9th or come for two hours on the day of the sale that would be very helpful.
Please sign up on the Tag Sale Board which is either in the lobby or the social hall.  It wanders.
This is a great fundraiser for USNH and it needs all hands on deck.
Any questions? Call Ann Levison 203-281-1548


 
Dixwel l UCC Invites USNH Members and Friends to QUASSY Amusement & Water Park, Middlebury, CT
July 30, 2016 
For a  day of fun, food and fellowship! 

RESERVATION AND PAYMENT NEEDED THIS SUNDAY JUNE 26 
at FELLOWSHIP HOUR.
(Look for Joan Ciano at the Anti-Racism Team Table in the Social Hall) 

$37 per person (ages 3 and up)
* 4-hour buffet
* All-day ride & waterpark pass
* Basketball, volleyball and more!
* Fellowship with our partner congregation, Dixwell UCC

   
SUMMER SUNDAY  SNACK SIGN-UP   

Please consider hosting our social time after 10:30 summer services  from June 26 through August 28.  Hosting involves setting out cold beverages - water, lemonade, iced tea - your choice - and any snacks folks might bring to share.  
(The Sunday Morning Team goes on vacation). 
Look for sign-up poster in the social hall.

on-goingON-GOING EVENTS

Hope's Nest -  R etired Yale Psychiatrist Dr. Marc Schwartz explains the nature of Attention Deficit Disorder and its treatment. Sunday July 16,  4-6pm.  Please come and feel free 
to ask questions. 
Relax with us on comfortable chairs in the Children's Chapel for a small social time before and after the discussion. Snacks, and drinks are served.  Presented by the 
Mental Health Awareness Team. 

Needleworking Group
"In Stitches" 
"The next In Stitches will be held at the home of Mary Donohue, 286 Long Hill Road in Wallingford on  Sunday, July 17th at 7:00 pm."



Insight Meditation Program  with Beth Roth , APRN
Breathing meditation, walking meditation,  instructor talk and  discussion.   Suggested donation: USNH members $12, non-members $20. Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted. Tuesdays 7-9 pm, Room 209. 

Drop-in Meditation   Every Thursday , 7- 8:15 pm , Room 209.

SocialjusticeSOCIAL JUSTICE

Columbus House Dinners Needs You! 
To serve as a coordinator. Please contact Robert Garskof  [email protected] or Paul Trotta   [email protected] for more information and to volunteer.


USNH Social Justice Ministry Response to Orlando
The Social Justice Ministry has made a contribution to Equality Florida to assist victims of the Orlando shootings and their families.  This organization was recommended by the UU congregation in Orlando.  If you are interested in making a personal donation the link is  
. Please hold the victims and their families in your hearts and minds as we stand on the side of love.



Waverly-USNH Partnership
To learn more or be part of our grassroots effort with 
inner-city children and youth, contact 
Sharon McBlain at 203-288-4131 or by email [email protected] .
goodthings
Good Things Happening at USNH

Your GA delegates have arrived in Columbus!
Please visit UUA.org/GA to review issues and send us your preferences at  phungis@comcast. net or 
[email protected] .


Our banner at GA


New Additions to USNH

We have our new floor in the Sanctuary!


We have added two additional pews in the front to 
accommodate wheelchairs.


Pastoral


A memorial service for USNH founding member Joe Cooper 
will be held on July 21 at 1 pm. Joe died on January 28, 2016 at 93 years old. 
All are welcome. 



The best way to  contact  the Lay Ministry , or to request pastoral care in general, is to email  [email protected]   

Many thanks to our 2015-2016 Lay Ministers:  Sarah Whitson and    Susan Meredith, co-chairs,    Dee Arneth,  Carole Arnold,  Pat Grigg,  Cathy Jackson,  Jamie Johnson,  Marty Lipnick,  Fred Morrison and  Pat Trotta.  
announcementsSPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

Free Piano! 
Anyone interested in a free spinet piano, 
Gulbransen  brand, 
please contact Zoe Beck at 203-434-6872.   
Linda Pawelek

      Coming to the Northeast July 10th! 
Zo Tobi, whose music has graced General Assembly in 2014,  2015, and will again in 2016.
He will be in concert  at the Unitarian Universalist Church in  Meriden, CT, on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

His songs effortlessly combine the energy of modern rock, the passion of gospel, and the catchiness of pop. In-studio and onstage, Zo's rhythmic grooves, musical prowess, lyrical depth, and emotional power call on us to find our place, play our part, and do what we came here to do.
 The event is on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/events/539714836235445/
You can check out his music at http://zotobi.com/#music


       
Shop Rite Report
We agreed to offer a trial run on selling Shop Rite cards and twenty-three of you said you were interested.  We have not sold very many cards, so unless we have more purchases the trial will end.  So come forth, you Shop Rite customers, and get out your check books!                                                            
These are available after Sunday Service in $50 and $100 cards.
Checks or cash please.


FOOD BANK
You prevent families from going hungry when you donate to the Food Bank
Weekly News Information
 
The Weekly News is published every Thursday. Please email   your event or notice to [email protected] by the Friday before, noting "Newsletter" in the subject line.  Your comments are invited, as are suggestions for improving USNH communications.
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