If you are able, please carpool to Sunday services.
Also, some additional parking is available in the nursery school lot of
Mishkan Israel. Thank you!
Worship
October 16
Alexandra Hill, reader
Bill Braun, pianist
Music and Meditation with Bill Braun
9:15-9:45 am
This special half hour service is a respite from our busy lives. With meditative music and readings and significant times of shared silence, it is a treat for the experienced meditator or the novice. Join us!
Child care for children aged birth through Pre-K available during Worship services.
October 16, 2016 10:30
What's God Got to Do With It?
What do Unitarian Universalists believe about God, anyway? Whatever our idea of God: Holy, Divine, Mother, Father, Gaia, Great Spirit, Infinite Oneness, non-existent, there is room for all of us in Unitarian Universalism. Join us as we explore together different conceptions of God in our theologically diverse faith.
Please consider providing flowers in celebration or in memory of someone or something special in your life. Select a Sunday and note your intention in the
Flower Book in the lobby.
Children and Youth Religious Education
Getting to Know U
Sign Up for "Getting to Know U" Buddy Program
For the Last two years, we have put our USNH mission into action through the Getting to Know U Buddy Program - a program aimed at linking our children with new friends from the adult congregation.
When can I sign up? Children (with parent/guardian permission) and adults will sign up in the social hall following the service this Sunday, October 16. Anyone may also sign up by phone or email between now and October 20. Write to
[email protected] or
call 203-288-1807, X203
When does the program run? Sign-ups from now through October 20.
Three weeks of anonymous giving on 10/23, 10/30, and 11/6
Buddy banquet on Saturday, November 12, from 5:30-7:30pm
Buddies will be encouraged to deepen their friendship throughout the year, by
Lighting the chalice together
Meeting in the Social Hall after services to play a game
Attend Lego night and other events together
Upcoming CYRE calendar
Friday, October 14-Saturday, Oct. 15 - YRUU fall Retreat at Wah Wah Taysee camp in North Haven
Sunday, October 16 - Childcare for nursery aged children. Classes for Pre-K through 8th grade. No YRUU meeting. Sign up for "Getting to Know U" Buddy program.
Saturday, October 22 - Installation Service for Rev. Megan Lloyd Joiner. Children's Choir sings, and YRUU presents a "charge" to Rev. Megan.
Sunday, October 23 - Childcare for nursery and pre-K. Classes for Kindergarten through eighth grade. YRUU meets in children's chapel. First day of "Getting to Know U" Buddy Exchange!
Sunday, October 30 - Childcare for nursery and pre-K. Classes for Kindergarten through eighth grade. YRUU meets in children's chapel. Second exchange day of "Getting to Know U" Buddy Program.
ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Becoming Women of Wisdom
An Earth Based Spirituality Journey - 13 sessions on Sundays, 12-2 pm in the Library
Facilitator: Becky Sandmann
This is a sequel to last year's popular class, "Rise Up And Call Her Name". This class:
* Explores the transition into the crone years through art, story, poetry, drama, music & dance
* Encourages women to share their stories and claim their
inner wisdom
* Empowers women to share their wisdom with the world
and live their ideals
see flyer
Third Thursdays with Rev. Megan
Join Rev. Megan and fellow congregants as we discuss the worship theme for the month and share its relevance to our lives. Gatherings will be held on the third Thursday of the month in the minister's office from 7-8:30 pm starting October 20. No pre-registration. Please bring a snack to share, if you are able.
Social Cinema
Friday, October 21 in the Social Hall
Potluck at 6:30 pm,
Film at 7:15 pm
Merchants of Doubt (PG-13)
An intelligent, solidly argued takedown of America's spin factory which argues that the misdirection practiced by climate-change deniers and others represents a fraud perpetrated on the American public by sowing confusion, even when no confusion actually exists.
In partnership with the UU United Nations Office & UU Service Committee.
A book discussion about debunking the lethal logic behind the pervasive myths that have framed the gun control debate. Books available in the Social Hall on Sundays
or at your favorite bookstore or library.
In partnership with the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force
Please bring a dessert to share family friendly event ~ child care provided
Help Wanted-- No experience necessary
Be a cut-up. We will be in the Social Hall immediately after the service on
October 16 cutting material for Linda's quilt. All genders and ages welcome. We request only people who are capable of handling razor-sharp rotary cutters to participate. All materials and equipment will be supplied.
If you have a rotary cutter or board on which fabric can be cut,
If you are interested in being a reader in a worship service, or already have a date on which you'll be speaking from the pulpit, this workshop is for you. We will focus on the elements of public speaking that make for engaging pulpit presence: eye-contact, attention to language, voice modulation, posture, and authentic presence. We will touch on and practice effective storytelling.
Jim Bond and Joyce Sullivan will be facilitating a Poetry Vespers Service.
It will be similar to those done in the past, with readings of original poetry interspersed with musical interludes. We are hoping for at least 10 to 12 poets. If you have questions or know you wish to participate, contact
Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Youth, Whimsy, and Caprice
Dmitri Shostakovich: String Quartet No. 1 in C Major, Op. 36 Joseph Haydn: String Quartet in E-Flat Major, Op. 33, No. 2 "The Joke" Benjamin Britten: String Quartet No. 1 in D Major, Op. 25
Tickets: $20; $10 students and USNH Members
As the permanent quartet-in-residence of Music Haven, the Haven String Quartet's mission is to integrate music and creative endeavor into community life. The quartet provides access to free music education and world class chamber music performances to residents in New Haven's most marginalized neighborhoods. In conjunction with these activities, the Haven String Quartet actively performs in other communities, providing engaging performances in traditional concert halls and reaching
new audiences in non-classical venues.
One of their favorite concert halls is the sanctuary at the Unitarian Society of New Haven. In return for use of our sanctuary they share their talents and expertise at several Sunday services during the year. We are grateful for their presence in our space.
Linda Pawelek, Music Director
*Our next Congregational Meeting is set for Sunday, November 6.
*Bon Voyage to the Biewalds!
Come and Celebrate with Shirley and Ed
Sunday, November 6, 4 - 8pm
Watch for further information
Tuesday Conversations meets every Tuesday in the Library from 1-3 pm. Next Tuesday, October 18, our discussion will center on "Hillary Clinton for President," editorial NY Times, September 25. Copies will be available on the bulletin board in the lobby.
All are welcome.
There will be no October meeting of Hope's Nest*
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.
SOCIAL JUSTICE
What do Mr. Rogers and His Holiness the Dalai Lama
have in common that relates to mentoring a child?
Take a look at this month's SJ bulletin board-the one that's just to the left of the welcoming corner. If you've ever considered mentoring a child,
would like to thank everyone who donated diapers to our annual diaper drive. We collected 2072 diapers which will be distributed to Junta for Progressive Action and IRIS (Integrated Refugee and Immigration Services). Both non-profit, community agencies serve low income families in the New Haven area. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Immigration and Refugee Task Force Members: Gil Belaval, Nancy Brown,
Sarah Forman, Tom Hardin, Carol Holloman, Craig Machado, Peter Schwartz,
Sophie Tworkowski, and Skip Weldon.
Kids' Service Team Coat and Winter Clothing Drive for Refugees
Through October 21, 2016
The KST will be conducting their
annual winter clothing drive for IRIS*
Please bring coats on hangers, hats, gloves, mittens, and boots to USNH.
They will be given to IRIS for distribution to refugees.
*Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services
A presentation about Islam!
Sunday, October 30, 9-10 am
In the Library at the Unitarian Society of New Haven
Sponsored by the USNH Immigration and Refugee Task Force
The speaker represents the Muslim Coalition of Connecticut.
"Getting to Know Our Muslim Neighbors"
Aida Mansoor
FOOD BANK
Please remember to bring an item for the Food Bank on Sunday.
We aid not only our neighbors in Hamden, but also those among us who can use some help with food supplies.
We are asking USNHers to become aware of all our local candidates, and be an advocate with elected officials in the next year for the
Prevention of Gun Violence.
As the elections near, the
Preventing Gun Violence Task Force
is recommending that we contact our local candidates for office to ask them about their stances on gun safety (and let them know ours!). You can check out the candidates' positions @ CAGV.org and just search for Candidates Gun Sense grades.
Local state senate and state house of representatives numbers are the following: House Dems @ 800.842.8267, Senate Dems @ 800.842.1420
Ask to speak to your legislator (If you get an aide or a machine, just leave a message with your thoughts) and
1) ask about their views on gun violence prevention
2) share your views on gun safety
3) let them know that you are a USNH member. Remember to contact your national representatives, too, thanking them for their excellent support of gun safety.
If you need assistance in getting this information, please contact
We want to be helpful in making sure every member of USNH is in touch with their federal, state and local legislators and makes them aware of their views on
gun violence prevention.
Thank you
USNHers really came through
in donating camping gear
for the Standing Rock Sioux water and
land protectors in North Dakota!
Ann Levison and I just returned from dropping off two carloads of gear and warm clothes (from my Grove co-working site) to the Native American Cultural Center at Yale, where they were much appreciated and they'll be on their way shortly to N.D..
On a related note, we're holding a second local action at one of the banks that's helping to fund the Dakota Access pipeline. We'll be at the Wells Fargo bank branch on the corner of the New Haven Green at Church and Elm streets on
Thursday, Oct. 20, from
4:30-5:30 p.m. Please come and bring signs and noisemakers.
We are still in need of snack folks for 11/27 and 12/18
and coffee volunteers for 12/11!
-The Sunday Morning Team
Weekly News Information
The Weekly News is published every Thursday. The third Thursday of the month will be an extended monthly edition with featured articles. Please email
your event, notice or article to [email protected] by the Monday before, noting "Newsletter" in the subject line. Your comments are invited, as are suggestions for improving USNH communications.
Third Thursdays with Rev. Megan
USNHers really came through
Thank you to our Sunday coffee and snack volunteers.