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Announcements for August 14th, 2016
Table of Contents: Living Our Values | Church Life | Fellowship and Learning
This Sunday: 
"Getting in Touch with Buddha Nature "

August 14th, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Pulpit Guest: Dr. Paul Norton
Worship Coordinator: Almuth Soffee

How can we touch our true essence and realize our inherent basic goodness?

Paul Norton has been practicing mindfulness daily for 27 years and teaching it regularly for 20 years. He has more than 8000 hours of meditation experience and has taught Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, as well as similar courses, to 2000 students. Paul has developed mindfulness programs at the Children's Hospital and the Mindfulness Community of Milwaukee. He was ordained into the Order of Interbeing in 1999 and was a practicing pediatrician for 38 years.
Religious Education

Religious Education programs for children and youth are offered during the Sunday service.
 
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Living Our Values values
GUEST HOUSE VOLUNTEERING
 

Every month, a local UU church provides a meal to over 100 homeless men at the Guest House, a shelter in downtown Milwaukee. UUCW takes its turn on Saturday, August 20th at 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to provide food or soda, serve, transport, and supervise. Children are generally welcome to help, but please consult with organizers before signing them up. If you are able to help, please sign up at the Social Action table after a Sunday service or contact Eileen Gleeson via the church office.
OUTREACH WORSHIP VISIT  


 

The next visit is planned for Heritage Court-Memory Care (N48 W14250 Hampton Ave. in Menomonee Falls) on Saturday, August 13th at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who can bring a smile is invited to participate in this program for song, story, meditation, and sharing of joys and concerns. This is your chance to get a heart full of joy in return for an hour of your time. For more information, contact Ginny Scholtz via the church office.
REPORT FROM NICARAGUA VOLUNTEER TRIP
 
This year, church members went on two trips to Nicaragua to help build houses and community through the Bridges to Community program. Upon returning, one family published a report, complete with photo and video, about their experiences in Nicaragua. For more information about UUCW service trips, contact the church office .
AUGUST SPLIT THE PLATE: SOJOURNER FAMILY PEACE CENTER
 
The goals of Sojourner Family Peace Center are to ensure the safety of victims of family violence and provide a pathway out of violence for victims and abusers through opportunities to make positive and lasting changes for themselves and their children. It  is the largest nonprofit provider of domestic violence prevention and intervention services in Wisconsin, serving over 9,500 clients each year.  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 .
SUMMER FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS

The food drive in August will go to the  Hebron House of Hospitality. Based in Waukesha, Hebron House provides shelter and services to help individuals and families overcome their homelessness. Last year Hebron House served over 700 people, which included 294 children. The summer months are the busiest time of the year for Hebron House, since many families have greater financial strain due to child care and increased food needs. The food items most needed include: sugar, flour, cereal, granola bars, fruit snacks, trail mix, coffee, creamer, condiments of all types, and canned tuna and chicken. For more information, or to volunteer, contact Ellen Newbauer or Melanie Weston   via the church office .
Church Life church
ADDICTION RECOVERY MINISTRY SURVEY

Addiction wears many faces and many masks. Whether the substance is alcohol, drugs, gambling, or other addictive behaviors, the spiritual distress of addiction weighs on families and loved ones, as well as the individual suffering the problem.  The Lay Pastoral Care Team of UUCW is exploring ways to provide support to addicts and their loved ones. The need for Addiction Recovery Ministry is being recognized by several Unitarian Universalist congregations in the Midwest. The initial focus will be to connect anyone with addiction concerns with existing area resources . Support groups could be part of this ministry at some point in the future.  In order to gauge interest here at UUCW, you're invited to participate in a confidential online survey. For more information, contact the Lay Pastoral Care Team   via the church office . 
NEXT SUNDAY: "HOW TO BE A FABULOUS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST IN FIVE EASY STEPS"

Sunday, August 21st, 2016
10:00 a.m.
Rev. Suzelle Lynch

As Unitarian Universalists, we don't promise to give people the right answers to life's big questions. We don't claim that we have the key to heaven's door, either. And we don't think our way of being religious is the only right way. What we DO have and what we CAN promise are pretty marvelous, though. Want to know how to be a fabulous UU? Join us today for Five Easy Steps from Rev. Suzelle.  Kaleidoscope, the UUCW Worship Band, provides music this morning.
UUCW LIBRARY CATALOG NOW ONLINE

Thanks to the work of dedicated volunteers, the UUCW Library Catalog is now online at LibraryThing.com. The online catalog is still a work in progress, but it is available for you to look at. You can browse the library's holdings or do a search for a specific title, author, or subject tag. You do not have to be a LibraryThing member to browse the catalog. The Library Committee welcomes your feedback. For more information, contact Carolyn Lawrence, Library Committee Chair,   via the church office . 
LAY PASTORAL CARE TEAM IS HERE FOR YOU

At UUCW, no one need suffer or struggle alone through life's hard times. This congregation is a compassionate and caring community. In times of illness, life transitions, bereavement, and so on, we may need just a little more than words of encouragement or a hug from a friend. The trained, compassionate volunteers on the Lay Pastoral Care Team listen with compassion, trust, and confidentiality. They won't judge or try to tell you what to do. To request contact, fill out the Lay Pastoral Care Referral Form in your order of service on Sunday and hand it to the ushers or directly to the pastor. You may also contact Rev. Suzelle Lynch or Rev. Joyce Palmer   via the church office . All inquiries are handled confidentially.
SEXTON JOB OPENING AT UUCW

The church is seeking a new part-time Sexton. The Sexton  receives work schedules from the Church Administrator. Hours are based on church activities, but the 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

The UUCW 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 . 
MUSIC NEWS
  • Calling all Solstice Singers! There will be a Mabon service this year on Friday, September 23rd at 7:00 p.m. Singers are needed. There will be two rehearsals: September 13th and 20th (both on Tuesdays) at 6:00 p.m. 
  • It may be only August, but it's time to join the Christmas Eve music groups! All instruments and voices are welcome at either or both services.
  • UUCW is seeking a substitute pianist to accompany the choir during Lead Music Director Jennifer Nicolosi's maternity leave. Duties include weekly choir rehearsals and Sunday choir services from September to December.
For more information and sign-ups, contact Jen Nicolosi or Ruben Piirainen via the church office. 
Photo of the Week
UUCW's band, Kaleidoscope, performed "Summer Breeze" on a recent Sunday morning. Click here to watch a video of the performance.
Fellowship and Learning fellowship
DRUMMING CIRCLE GROUP

The next gathering of drummers, dancers, and all who enjoy the benefits of rhythm will be on  Friday, August 19th at 6:30 p.m.  The group meets the third Friday of every month. Please bring your own drum and end your week with a fun stress-reliever! For more information, contact Tom Kotlarek  via the church office .
Monthly Newsletter: August 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.
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