The Addictions and Recovery Affinity Group will meet on Wednesday, October 5th from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on the first and third Wednesdays of each month thereafter. The group explores the dynamics of addiction and gives support to those recovering from their own addiction or recovering from the behaviors of addicted family members of friends. This group is open to anyone affected by addiction and to those who want to learn more. For more information, contact  Dennis Wanless  via the church office . 

If you are new to UUCW, the UU Orientation class is a great way to get to know other people in a small group setting. Join us Thursday evenings, October 6th, 13th, and 20th to learn about UU history and beliefs, share some of your own spiritual journey, and find out how to involved at UUCW. The three-session class is strongly recommended if you wish to become a church member. Childcare is available if requested when you register. For more information or to register, contact Rev. Joyce via the church office . The deadline to register is Friday, September 30th!

 

You're invited to a meditation group that will meet on Thursday, October 6th and every Thursday thereafter. You may choose to meditate for 20 or 45 minutes during any of the following time slots: 4:30, 5:30, or 6:30 p.m. This group is open to both seasoned meditation-practitioners and beginners. For more information, contact  Helen Klimowicz   via the church office . 

You're invited to a family hike on Sunday, October 9th at 1:30 p.m. at the beautiful Rezter Nature Center ( S14 W28167 Madison Street in Waukesha). The hike is sponsored by the Earth Ministry Committee and hosted by two Retzer Teacher Naturalists. Visit the Community Room after Sunday services to sign up for this event. For more information, and carpooling opportunites, contact Jerry Strom or Almuth Soffee  via the church office . 

You're invited to small-group book discussions  every other Monday evening, from October through December. The group will run from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. on the following dates: October 10th and 24th; November 7th and 21st; and December 5th and 19th. This group is perfect for those new to the Unitarian Universalist faith and those wishing to renew their faith. Reading chapters from the classic introduction to Our Chosen Faith: An Introduction to Unitarian Universalism by John A. Buehrens and Forrest Church, we discover ways that the six sources of our faith have formed our past and inform our present. This group is f acilitated by Maria O'Connor, UUCW Director of Religious Education.  Copies of the book are available for purchase at a discount of $14 each, or can be found in most libraries. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, contact Maria O'Connor   via the church office . 

Are you looking for a new fall activity? Join the Women's Book Discussion Group on Wednesday, October 12th at 7:00 p.m.  to discuss The Scavengers by Michael Perry . This Young Adult novel is set in an imaginary future in which families must choose to live in the Bubble and be taken care of by a totalitarian government or Outbubble where they must survive on their own.  New members are always welcome. If you have questions or would like to be added to the mailing list, contact Marilyn Swanson or  Kathy Schwei  via the church office . 

You're invited to a showing of the film, "Screenagers: Growing Up in the Digital Age" on Friday, October 14th, from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m.  which will be followed by facilitated discussion. " Screenagers" is recommended for students sixth grade and up. The film probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games, academics, and internet addiction. Through insights from authors and brain scientists, solutions emerge on how we can empower kids to best navigate the digital world. No RSVPs are required. Donations of $10 for each adult is requested at the door to cover the cost of film licensing. All students through high school are free. For more information, contact Rev. Joyce Palmer  via the church office . 

UUCW will host a viewing of WALL*E on Friday, October 28th, 6:00-8:00 p.m.  Come watch a fun animated Pixar movie with an environmental message. You can wear your Halloween costume, bring a Halloween treat to share, and take home a seedling to "save the world" yourself!  WALL*E is set in the far future where humans have left Earth on a giant ship called the Axiom because of all the garbage pile-up. The only known inhabitants now are a robot named WALL*E, who must keep up the mess, and his cockroach friend Hal. However, all that changes when WALL*E meets a beautiful robot named EVE and falls in love with her. Soon the two robots are heading into space and onto the Axiom on a mission that could bring humankind back to Earth. There is n o cost to this event, but pre-registration is requested to enable our planning. For more information   via the church office . 

Fall is here: a time for pumpkins, Halloween, and the beginning of UUCW's rotation program. This October, the Earth Ministry Committee will offer a place to recycle Halloween decorations, costumes, and other items that you no longer want. Bring your decorations to the Community Room before services on Sunday, October 16th. You do not need to bring a decoration to take something. For more information, contact Helen Klimowicz   via the church office .