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Announcements for
Sunday, January 15, 2017
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THIS SUNDAY: "How Can We Keep From Singing"
Sunday, January 15, 2017
9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch & The Rev. Joyce Palmer
The story of the American Civil Rights movement is told through its powerful music: the freedom songs that protesters sang on picket lines, in mass meetings, in police wagons, and in jail cells as they fought for justice and equality. Today's "movement music" is equally important in inspiring and encouraging change. As we honor the birthday of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., we look back and forward, guiding our steps on the path with the notes we sing .
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Religious Education
Our Religious Education program for children and youth returns on January 8th.
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Living Our Values
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MARCH FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS: Saturday January 14, 11am in Milwaukee.
We all know that President Elect Trump has promised action to deport undocumented immigrants and restrict immigration rights, including those for refugees. Saturday, Jan. 14th will be a nationwide day of action against mass deportations, against a Muslim registry and in support of keeping families together and continuing the DACA program for undocumented youth who came here as minors. Here in Milwaukee, join members of the Social Action Council participating in a march sponsored by Voces de La Frontera. The march starts at 11am at 1027 S. 5th St, the Voces office, and will go 1.5 miles to the Milwaukee County Court House. If you are interested in going and/or carpooling, contact Ann Heidkamp at heidkama@wi.rr.com or 414-771-8099.
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SAY "NO" TO GUNS IN SCHOOLS on Saturday, January 14
Recently Wisconsin House Speaker, Robin Vos, indicated support for moving a bill forward that would allow guns on K-12 school grounds in Wisconsin. Join a call to action on Saturday, January 14, 2017 10 a.m. - Noon at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1415 Dopp St, Waukesha to discuss the proposed legislation that would allow guns onto school grounds.
If schools now, will churches be next? UUCW through Common Ground is involved in gun regulation reform. Join others from Common Ground that plan to attend. Extend our reach throughout the entire Waukesha/Milwaukee County region. The event is sponsored by WAVE Educational Fund, Moms Demand Action-WI, and Grassroots Waukesha County. Questions? Contact Dennis Briley
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GUEST HOUSE
It's time to help at Guest House again. Every month, the UU churches
of Milwaukee provide a meal to over 100 homeless at the Guest House, a shelter for men
in downtown Milwaukee. Our next turn will be Saturday, January 21. Our youth group will be handling the serving this time, but we still need many volunteers to provide food or soda. If you are able to help, please sign up at the Social Action table after the service or contact Eileen Gleeson at 262-860-0240 or
gleesonfischer@sbcglobal.net
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COMMON GROUND HEALTHCARE INSURANCE COOPERATIVE PRESENTATION THIS SUNDAY, JANUARY 15 AFTER SECOND SERVICE
The health insurance market continues to change with an uncertain future. Come, participate in a forum on what is happening with healthcare insurance, and learn what role you can play.
Common Ground Healthcare Insurance Cooperative is a not-for-profit insurance business focused on serving individuals and small businesses. This Insurance Cooperative grew out of Common Ground, of which UUCW is a member organization. On Sunday, January 15 after the second Religious Service in room UL3, Coop Insurance representatives will share their perspective on the status and tell struggle stories from the health insurance market experience.
UUCW member Dr. John Meurer, who serves on the CGHC Board, will participate in the presentation. John is the Institute for Health and Society Director with the Medical College of Wisconsin.
A critical challenge is to reach young adults who have not yet enrolled in health insurance. It isn't that UUCW has a high population of young adults, but we do have that population in our extended personal networks. Please invite people from outside the church.
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JANUARY SPLIT THE PLATE: COMMON GROUND
UUCW is one of 50 member organizations of Common Ground, which is a consortium that works toward igniting positive change within the greater Milwaukee area. With the power of the collective voice, CG has a strong history of facilitating significant and meaningful improvements within our community.
Common Ground is an inclusive, non-profit, non-partisan organization whose members are civil society institutions: churches, mosques, synagogues, non-profit agencies, and for-profit businesses. This mix of institutions has come together to form public relationships and to act together to improve the quality of life for individuals, families and communities.
For more information, pick up a recent Common Ground newsletter in the foyer, speak with one of the UUCW Common Ground Core Team members in coffee hour after the service and/or google using the words Common Ground Wisconsin.
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.
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JANUARY FOOD PANTRY: JEWISH COMMUNITY FOOD PANTRY
The Jewish Community Food Pantry in Milwaukee will receive the non-perishable food items donated in January.
Especially needed are:
- jelly
- spaghetti sauce
- mac n' cheese
- tuna
- salmon
- canned stew
- crackers
Your contributions for the less fortunate are much appreciated. For more information, or to suggest future food drive recipients, contact Ellen Newbauer or Melanie Weston via the church office.
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Church Life
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NEXT SUNDAY: "5000 Women and Girls?"
Sunday, January 22, 2017
9:15 and 11:00 a.m.
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch
In the years before the Supreme Court's 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, as many as five thousand women and girls died each year due to "back-alley" abortions and botched procedures done by unqualified practitioners. But those lives are not the only loss that would result if abortion were again made illegal in the United States. Control of reproductive rights has long been a means to subjugate women and curtail their human and civil rights-it's a tool of misogyny and a patriarchy.
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ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
Endowment Fund Committee is now accepting grant request proposals throughout January and February. Forms are located on the information table in the lobby. Completed grant requests should be placed in the Endowment Fund Committee mailbox by February 28, 2017. Questions? Contact committee chair Mike Brown @ mabrown2@ra.rockwell.com OR via the church office.
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JEWELRY ROTATION
Time to look through that drawer of jewelry that you've collected over the years. Earth Ministry invites you to bring any jewelry you would like to recycle to the Community Room Sunday, January 15, before the 9:15 or 11:00 service. For display purposes, please have earrings, necklaces and pins in boxes. Adults and children are welcome to take pieces of jewelry. You do not need to bring jewelry to take jewelry.
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BODY AND SOUL
A Short Documentary Film Festival
Tuesday, February 7, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Several Milwaukee-area independent filmmakers reflect on diversity and disability, perseverance and hope. The anchor short documentary for this special event is "Avi, La Petite Ballerina," by Susan Kernes, assistant professor of cinema and science at Columbia University. The film follows Avi, the daughter of UUCW member Matt Finesilver, as she awakens to the world of music and ballet through a special program for children with disabilities. Join us for this special viewing of several short films, followed by discussion with the filmmakers themselves! There is no fee for the event and registration is not required.
For more information, contact Maria O'Connor at
mariao@uucw.org
or 262-782-3535x11.
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SOUL MATTERS SHARING CIRCLES HAVE OPENINGS FOR WINTER 2017
Each of our three ongoing UUCW Soul Matters Sharing Circles can now accept another group member or two beginning in January or February, 2017. Please choose one of the three groups below. We ask for a commitment to attend at least three consecutive sessions.
Group A: Third Friday Mornings: 10:00 - 11:30 am.
Group B: Third Tuesday Evenings: 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Group C: Fourth Wednesday Evenings: 6:30 - 8:00 pm.
Soul Matters Sharing Circles build community by ministering to each other and nurturing each person's spiritual growth. Using the monthly church-wide themes as a springboard for small group focus and discussions, Soul Matters Sharing Circles provide the opportunity to delve more deeply into our own spiritual journeys and reflect upon how we live these themes in our lives. In a truly vital way, our groups become connected with each other and to the life of our congregation.
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CHANCEL TABLE OPPORTUNITIES
Each Sunday, volunteers from UUCW create an arrangement of candles, a Chalice, and usually plants or other decorative items on the Chancel Table to add beauty and visual texture to our worship services. We're now seeking volunteers to craft the Chancel arrangements for all of the Sundays in January - TRAINING and coaching is provided! We even have an illustrated, step-by-step guide that tells you what to do, and many items "in stock" at the church for you to use. Older children can do this with their parents (middle school and up). You can purchase a floral arrangement in honor of someone important in your life and use it as part of the Chancel Table decorations, and we will note you and your "special person" in the Order of Service. Melanie Weston coordinates the Chancel Table Team - give her a call or email to volunteer! She would be happy to work with you. meljweston@yahoo.com or (414) 350-2813.
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SOCIAL ACTION COUNCIL SEEKS NEW MEMBERS
Are you interested in helping UUCW make a difference in the world? If so, the Social Action Council is in need of your talents and ideas. The Council meets once a month (usually on the fourth Wednesday evening) to coordinate activities of the on-going social justice projects and discuss educational programming and new initiatives. If you're interested in becoming a member or just want to find out more about any aspect of social action at UUCW, contact Ann Heidkamp at heidkama@wi.rr.com or 414-771-8099. Our next meeting is Wednesday January 25 from 7 - 9 p.m. and all are welcome to attend to see what we do.
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REMINDER!
Noon on Wednesday, January 18th is the deadline for the February monthly West Wind newsletter.
Please send your articles to westwind@uucw.org
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UUCW staff road-testing the Bremen Town Musician story hats
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Fellowship and Learning
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QUICK GUIDE TO THIS WEEK'S GROUPS: ALL ARE WELCOME!
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1/18: Addiction and Recovery Group. 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Group meets twice a month on first and third Wednesdays.
- 1/19: Meditation Group. Available time slots: 4:30, 5:30, or 6:30 p.m. Group meets every Thursday. Open to beginners. West Door is the best way to access Wellspring Room.
- 1/20: Drumming Circle. 6:30 p.m. Please bring your own drum.
Church members and non-members, alike, are welcome to attend. For more information on any of these groups, contact the church office.
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UU ORIENTATION CLASSES FOR NEWCOMERS
Saturdays, January 28 and February 4, 2017
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Whether you've worshiped with us, taken an adult faith development course, or attended one of our events, we hope that you have found food for your mind, heart and spirit here, and are ready to go deeper with us.
You are invited to find out more about Unitarian Universalist Church West by attending the next UU Orientation class, which is coming up on Saturdays, January 28 and February 4 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
The class is a great way to get to know other people here at UU Church West and to find answers to any questions you might have about this faith and this church. We'll talk about our own personal spiritual journeys, about UU history and beliefs, and about how UUCW works. The class is a part of our "path to membership." For more information, contact the Rev. Joyce Palmer via the church office.
via the church office
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JOIN THE DUUVERSITY THEATER GROUP ON JANUARY 22
On Sunday, January 22 at 2:00 p.m. join the DUUversity Theater group at the Broadway Theater Center, (158 North Broadway in Milwaukee) to see Luna Gale.
Who decides who is capable of raising a child? When family secrets complicate what had seemed like a typical case, veteran social worker Caroline is forced to grapple
with the age-old question of whether the end justifies the means.
UUCW's DUUversity Theater group attends local plays and meet afterwards to eat and discuss the cultural, class, and ethical themes.
Purchase your tickets for Luna Gale by calling (414) 291-7800 or visiting http://www.r-t-w.com. For more information and to RSVP, contact Kristin Fewel
via the church office
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Monthly Newsletter: January 2017
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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