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Announcements for 
Sunday, October 16th, 2016
This Sunday:
"In Search of Healing"

Sunday, October 16th, 2016
9:15 and 11:00 a.m.
The Rev. Joyce Palmer

It is easy to think the only response to sickness and suffering is finding a cure. In our goal-focused world, healing becomes something we achieve. Today in our service, we will uncover the spiritual resources we can call upon in the face of suffering. Special music:  Kaleidoscope, the UUCW Worship Band.
Religious Education

Religous Education programs for children and youth are offered during Sunday services.
Living Our Values values
VOLUNTEER AT GUEST HOUSE

Every month, Milwaukee-area UU churches provide a  meal to over 100 homeless people at the Guest House, a shelter for men  in downtown Milwaukee. UUCW is scheduled to volunteer on Saturday, October 15th at 5:00 p.m. Volunteers are needed to provide food or soda, as well as to help with  transportation and serving. Please note: Children are generally welcome to help serve, but please consult with organizers before signing them up.  If you are able to volunteer, please sign up at UUCW's Social Action table after Sunday services or contact Eileen Gleeson  via the church office .
PUBLIC WITNESS FOR BLACK LIVES MATTER 

This Sunday, October 16th, after 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services, there will be a public witness in support of the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement outside of UUCW. With the BLM banner taken down from the church building, it is important that we remain frequently visible in our support for the movement. The Social Action Council plans to have a public witness every Sunday from now on. Volunteers are needed to lead each Sunday's efforts. To volunteer, or for more information, contact Ann Heidkamp  via the church office.
CELEBRATE UNITED NATIONS DAY THE UU WAY

Did you know that because of the actions of the Unitarian Universalist office at the United Nations, they now recognize LGBTQ rights? Join UUCW members for a presentation by Bruce Knotts, Director of the UU United Nations office, on Sunday, October 23rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Whitefish Bay Public Library (5420 North Marlborough Drive). Bruce will be speaking on the "Global Implications of the 2016 U.S. Elections for United Nations Programs." UUCW's Social Action Council will sponsor a carpool to the event from the church at 12:30 p.m. on that day. For more information, contact Jim Gerber   via the church office .
OCTOBER SPLIT THE PLATE: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

The Neighborhood House of Milwaukee is a community center in the settlement house tradition, founded to help strengthen children and families in some of the city's most under-served neighborhoods. Neighborhood House programs have touched the lives of nearly a million children and adults since 1945. Their highly regarded, award-winning programs serve infants and toddlers, school-age and teen youth, adults and families, refugees and immigrants.   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.
OCTOBER FOOD PANTRY: NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE

The Neighborhood House of Milwaukee will receive UUCW's donations of non-perishable food at the end of October.  For more information or to suggest future food drive recipients, contact Ellen Newbauer or Melanie Weston via the church office.
Church Life church
SENIOR MINISTER ON SABBATICAL

The Rev. Suzelle Lynch, our senior minister, began a month of paid sabbatical time, which started on October 3rd and will last until November 8th, 2016. In keeping with the general practice for UU congregations, UUCW sets aside funding for a month of paid sabbatical for every year of service for Rev. Suzelle as our full-time, called minister. Rev. Joyce Palmer is the one to contact about pastoral care needs in October, and Vicki Banville, Church Administrator, and Phil Kroner, UUCW President, are the contacts for other questions or concerns while Rev. Suzelle is away. Contact Rev. Joyce, Vicki, or Phil via the church office.
NEXT SUNDAY: "HOW DO WE NEED TO LIVE?"

Sunday, October 23rd, 2016
9:15 and 11:00 a.m.
Pulpit Guest: The Rev. Dr. Andrew C. Kennedy
Worship Coordinators: Almuth Soffee and Deb Ruesch 

Rev. Dr. Drew Kennedy will invite us to think about how we ought to live our lives in light of the fact that life is precious and that all of us, one day, must die. Centering on an amazing and poignant story of a woman at a crossroads in her life, we'll explore one of life's basic existential questions: How do we need to live? 

About our guest: Rev. Dr. Drew Kennedy earned a B.A. in philosophy from the University of Michigan, and his Master's and Doctor of Ministry degrees from Meadville Lombard Theological School, a Unitarian Universalist seminary in Chicago. Rev. Kennedy served 28 years as Senior Minister of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee before retiring in 2014.  Special Music: Craig Siemsen and Patty Stevenson.
 
FRUITS AND NUTS SALE

SEWUUC (Southeast Wisconsin Unitarian Universalist Congregations) is currently hosting its annual FrUUits and NUUts sale to raise money for advertising about UU congregations in Southeast Wisconsin on public radio. Order forms will be available in the Community Room after both services on Sundays.  Payments are due when you place the order and should be made payable to Southeast Wisconsin Unitarian Universalist Congregations. The deadline to order is Sunday, November 6th. Deliveries of the delicious treats will occur in early December. For more information, contact Kathy Schwei  via the church office .
MEMBER INPUT NEEDED ON PROPOSED CAPITAL CAMPAIGN

Last year's Holistic Study led to Build 2020, a set of inspiring preliminary building concepts that address important needs expressed by our congregation.  The next step was to share more information about the Build 2020 concepts and receive your input. You should have already received a mailed copy of the information brochure. 

Plan on attending a dialogue session to hear more, and to share questions and comments. Child care will be provided for the Sunday sessions. The three dialogue sessions are:
  • Sunday, October 23rd, after the 9:15 a.m. service
  • Sunday, October 23rd, after the 11:00 a.m. service
  • Wednesday, October 26th, at 7:00 p.m.
Most importantly: you're asked to take a brief survey, available in your mailing and  online. Please complete the survey by October 31st. For more information, contact the Board of Trustees  via the church office .
NEED A COMPASSIONATE LISTENER?

Lay Pastoral Care at UUCW is provided by a group of trained lay leaders whose mission is to offer comfort and support to members through compassionate listening. Lay Pastoral Care Team members may visit church members at home, in the hospital or a community setting, or talk by phone. Team members support those individuals going through major life transitions or personal crises. They show caring in a non-judgmental way through active listening. They do not provide therapy or a cure. Lay Pastoral Care relationships are built on trust with a respect for confidentiality. Contact Lay Pastoral Care via the church office . All inquiries will be handled confidentially.
CHRISTMAS EVE MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES

It may only be October, but it's time to join the Christmas Eve music groups! All instruments and voices are welcome at either or both services. For more information, contact Lead Music Director Jennifer Nicolosi  via the church office .
Photo of the Week
The Rev. Dr. Drew Kennedy delivered a sermon on heartbreak as UUCW's pulpit guest this past Sunday. We look forward to his next visit on October 23rd!
Fellowship and Learning fellowship
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: A QUICK GUIDE TO UPCOMING OCTOBER EVENTS
  • 10/14: "Screenagers" Movie Night. 7:00 - 8:45 p.m. Followed by discussion. Recommended for ages 6th grade and up. No cost or RSVP necessary. View trailer. 
  • 10/16: Reycle Halloween Decorations. Before 9:15 and 11:00 a.m. services. Bring and take items.
  • 10/17: Tap Roots Pub Spirituality Group. 7:00 p.m. at the Silver Spur (13275 West Watertown Plank Road in Elm Grove). Topic: "Healing the Divides, Outside and In."
  • 10/19:  Addiction Recovery Affinity Group. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Group meets twice a month on first and third Wednesdays.
  • 10/20: Meditation Group. Available time slots: 4:30, 5:30, or 6:30 p.m. Group meets every Thursday. Open to beginners.
  • 10/23: Fall Family Hike. 2:30 p.m. at the Retzer Nature Center (S14 W28167 Madison Street in Waukesha). Led by Retzer naturalist teachers. Contact for carpooling.
  • 10/27: Meditation Group. Available time slots: 4:30, 5:30, or 6:30 p.m. Group meets every Thursday. Open to beginners. 
  • 10/28: "WALL-E" Movie Night. 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. All ages welcome. You're invited to bring a costume and treat to share. Take home a seedling. Register now.
For more information on any of these events, contact the church office  . 
"DEFYING THE NAZIS" MOVIE NIGHT

You're invited to a film screening and discussion of " Defying the Nazis: The Sharps' War"  on Thursday, November 3rd, from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.  Defying the Nazis, directed by Ken Burns and Artemis Joukowsky,  is an account of a daring rescue mission that occurred on the precipice of World War II. It tells the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a Unitarian minister and his wife from Wellesley, Massachusetts, who left their children behind in the care of their congregation and boldly committed to multiple life-threatening missions in Europe. Over two dangerous years they helped to save hundreds of imperiled political dissidents and Jewish refugees fleeing the Nazi occupation across Europe. Click here to view the film's trailer.  This event has no fee and does not require registration. For more information, contact Maria O'Connor  via the church office .
 

AUCTION DONATIONS: EASY AND FUN

Use the Auction Donation Form available Sunday mornings in the Community Room and online. Turn the form in at church or post your donation directly to our special auction website. Items can range from canned pickles to a new car, and services could include a homemade soup delivered to you when you are sick or hosting 50 people for a four-course meal. Think of a skill or talent that you or someone you know has and ask if there is something that can be donated to the auction. Work for or own a business? Contribute an item, gift card, or service. If you need help coming up with an idea, contact Vicki Banville via the church office.
Monthly Newsletter: October 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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