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 UUCW E-News  Sunday, March 26, 2017
THIS SUNDAY, MARCH 26
"Holding on and Letting Go"
9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
With Rev. Suzelle Lynch 

The challenge is always before us - when to hold on, and when to let go? We know that all growth involves change, and yet it is our human nature to prefer the comfort of the known. Today we explore this paradox in keeping with our Soul Matters theme, "We Are a Risk-Taking Community." Children's Choir sings today for Worship for All Ages! It's also "Choose the Music Sunday," purchased at last November's LEGENDARY Auction by Christopher Zamzow. Look forward to out-of-the-ordinary musical offerings today! 

BARTOLOTTA GIFT CERTIFICATE DRAWING WINNER 
 
Thank you to everyone who turned in their pledge forms! 
If you returned you pledge form by March 12 you were entered
 into a drawing of a $150.00 Bartolotta gift card!

At the 9:15 service on March 19 we had our drawing. CONGRATULATIONS TO BILL & MARILYN SWANSON!!!!!!!!!!!!

Build 2020 Capital Campaign and 
2017-18 Annual  Pledge Drive
 
The great news is that 134 households have given or pledged a total of $1,038,110.00 to the Build 2020 Capital Fund AND 173 households have pledged $358,059.00 for the 2017-18 Operating Budget!
 
But we're still waiting to hear from about 100 more members and friends!  With grateful hearts, we invite everyone to make an Operating Budget pledge!
 
To pledge, you can:
These forms may be mailed to the church office:  UUCW, 13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI  53005
You may also pledge on Sunday, March 26 - Forms will be available at the BUILD THE VISION booth in the East Foyer.
 
In addition, you may pledge by email or phone:
  • Email uucw@uucw.org with your pledge amount(s)
  • Call (262) 782-3535 ext 10 or 17 and speak with Liz Emmerling-Ginnow or Vicki Banville, or leave a confidential voice mail message for them.
 
Because our goal is to raise as much of the estimated Build 2020 project costs as possible, we'd love to have you join our million-dollar team and make a pledge to the Build 2020 Capital Fund, too!  Because Capital Fund Pledges are paid over five years, even a modest monthly amount can really add up.
 
THANK YOU to everyone who has pledged - Every gift helps build a healthy and strong UUCW now, and for the future!
 
P.S.  To see "For the Future," our inspiring video that debuted in worship on 2/26, go here:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jeo74RFUHx8



If you need a pledge form, you can download one at the link below, and mail it to UUCW, 13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI  53005

Living Our Values values
Register Now:
RACIAL JUSTICE: THE COURAGE TO ACT 
Saturday, April 1, 8:30-4 p.m., Alverno College

Register now for this exciting workshop featuring UU racial justice activist and educator Chris Crass.  Focus is on overcoming our fears and building our skills to move forward with courage for our work in support of Black Lives Matter.   Organized and sponsored by BLM2WUU (Black Lives Matter to WI UUs - which includes UUCW) with a dazzling array of community partners. Breakout sessions with a variety of local groups active in anti-racism work, including one led by Rev. Suzelle Lynch.   Cost: Early Bird 'til 3/15 - $20 Adult; $10 Student/Youth.  Don't wait to register -- Space is limited and tickets are going fast. 

More information is available at the registration link or via the Social Action Council Table every Sunday.
CORE/ EL CENTRO, SPLIT-THE-PLATE RECIPIENT FOR MARCH:

CORE/El Centro, a non-profit organization located in Walker's Point on Milwaukee's south side, offers wellness services in Spanish and English. CORE/El Centro offers a wide range of natural healing services  (acupuncture, massage therapy and body work; gardening and nutrition programs; children's wellness; social change through community health advocacy; and movement classes)  for individuals, weaving aliveness, compassion, respect and joy into all of its programming.  Please give generously! 
SUSSEX FOOD PANTRY, MARCH FOOD PANTRY RECIPIENT: 
The March non-perishable food collection will go to the Sussex Food Pantry. Sussex is a small suburb northwest of Milwaukee. Please be generous. Current needs include: 
  • Pasta - bow ties, shells, and spaghetti
  • Rice sides - flavored rice
  • Pasta sides - flavored pastas
  • Cereal
  • Beef broth
  • Pancake mix and syrup
  • Canned chicken
  • Canned mandarin oranges
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 .
KITCHEN GADGETS AND CANNING JARS ROTATION
Sunday March 26

This month Earth Ministry hopes you will continue the habit of decluttering and recycling by bring kitchen gadgets and canning jars to the Community Room on Sunday, March 26 before each service. Suggestions for gadgets are mortar and pestles, grinders, choppers, potato peelers, bread makers, crock pots, pressure cookers, Bundt cake pans. Everyone is welcome to browse and take what you can use.  Contact Helen Klimowicz  via the church office with questions. 
COMMON GROUND
Sunday March 26, 12:30 p.m. at UUCW

On Sunday, March 26, following the second service, join the UUCW Common Ground Core team in room UL5 to deliberate about our role in shaping the future of Milwaukee/Waukesha.  With the current assault on democracy, what do we do differently and what do we continue.  Where can we most effectively focus our attention and energy?  This is something we need to discuss together. UUCW Common Ground Core Team Leaders, Sue Schalig, Ann Heidkamp, Mary Lynn Robinson, Joyce Cable  and Dennis Briley are listening.
UUCW COMMON GROUND GUN SAFETY CAMPAIGN

Common Ground's DO NOT STAND IDLY BY campaign is asking people to read and consider signing a petition that would ask the U.S. Secretary of Education to compile data on campus gun policies and to make that information available to prosepective students. To read the full petition and sign, please go to Sign petition
MADISON ACTION DAY
Thursday, March 30

The Social Action Council, in collaboration with the SOPHIA organization, encourages you to register for Madison Action Day. Join over 800 WISDOM leaders from across Wisconsin at the State Capitol to advocate and educate legislators about issues in the proposed state budget, including criminal justice reform, public transit and immigration! Details and registration are at http://wisdommadisonactio.wixsite.com/mysite Cost: $25.00 for lunch and materials; $10 for the Bus. Scholarships are available. For more information contact Barbara Pfarr  via the church office.
Church Life church
NEW SEATS IN THE SANCTUARY

On Sunday, you will notice we've added a few chairs with arms to the worship space. After some feedback from some of our Elders, we are adding these chairs to assist with their mobility and comfort. Thank you for your understanding as we strive to create a community that is welcoming to all.

EASTER FLOWERS FOR CHANCEL TABLE

Help create a beautiful Easter morning symbol of spring and rebirth at UUCW by purchasing spring flowering bulbs.  The chancel table team will do the shopping and assemble a beautiful chancel table for April 16th, Easter Sunday-then you may take the flowering plant home after the second service. The cost of a potted plant is $12.00 for daffodils, tulips or hyacinths or $19.00 for an azalea. Contact Melanie Weston   via the church office   no later than April 4th. Please specify your plant preference. Let Melanie know if you would like your plant to be recognized in the order of service in honor of someone special. Checks payable to UUCW can be dropped in the Worship Ministry Team mailbox.
NEXT SUNDAY:   
"Courage for Racial Justice, Courage for Collective Liberation" 

Sunday, April 2, 2017
9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
With Rev. Suzelle Lynch & Pulpit Guest Chris Crass

We must rise, with our vision, our values, our communities, and our courage, for racial justice, human rights and collective liberation in these times. With the Movement for Black Lives, the movement for Sanctuary for All, the historic mass protests of the Women's Marches, the mass actions and protests against the Muslim Ban and attacks on immigrants, the Indigenous Nations-led struggle at Standing Rock, the movements for racial, gender and economic justice are surging. In addition to rising to resist, this is also a time to rise up to help build our movement and institutions for liberation.  

About our guest:  Chris Crass is the author of Towards the "Other America": Anti-Racist Resources for White People Taking Action for Black Lives Matter. Rooted in his Unitarian Universalist faith, he writes and speaks widely on courage for racial justice, feminism for men, strategies to build visionary movements, and creating healthy culture and leadership for progressive activism. You can learn more about his work at www.chriscrass.org.           
 



FOR THE FUTURE VIDEO:  You won't want to miss the inspiring Build the Vision video that debuted last Sunday!  It is available on YouTube -- just click the picture to the right!   
ART AND THE UUNITY CIRCLE OF WRITERS
Sunday, March 26 
UUCW Community Room

The UUnity Circle of Writers will present Art and Poetry in the Community Room during coffee hour.  Nicole Taylor, a member of the group, is a painter and a writer.  Six of her paintings will be on display along with poetry written in response to her images.  Please join us for coffee, sweets, and conversation with our creative writers.
Photo of the Week church
  

Karen Engelking readies the UUCW banner for Mid America Regional Assembly in April
Fellowship and Learning church
QUICK GUIDE TO THIS WEEK'S GROUPS: ALL ARE WELCOME!   
  • 3/23 Meditation Group: Available time slots: 4:30, 5:30, or 6:30 p.m. Group meets every Thursday. Open to beginners.
GREAT BOOKS
Monday, April 10, 10:00 a.m.

Join the Great Books group, Monday, April 10 at 10:00 a.m. at UUCW. This month we will discussing Watership Down, a story of a small group of rabbits in Southern England as they escape the destruction of their warren and seek a place to establish a new home, encountering perils and temptations along the way.
   
ENGAGE WITH A WIDER CIRCLE OF UUs:  

 MidAmerica UU Regional Assembly 2017:   Registration is now open for Regional Assembly 2017, April 28-30 in Oak Brook, Illinois.  The Rev. Dr. Lee Barker, President and Professor of Ministry at Meadville-Lombard Theological School will be the Keynote speaker addressing the topic "To Multi-faith: A Verb." Early bird registration deadline is April 6. To register or learn more, please visit http://www.midamericauua.org/events/regional-assembly/2604-regional-assembly-2017.

General Assembly (GA) 2017:  Will be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, June 21-25. The GA is the annual meeting of our Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Attendees worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy for the Association through democratic process. Anyone may attend. Registration opens March 1. To register or learn more, please visit http://www.uua.org/ga
Monthly Newsletter: March 2017

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