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We join together to encourage spiritual growth,
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
Sunday, September 17 at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m.
"
American Islam"
- The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg
9:15 a.m. Childcare for Infants to 3 years (Room 119)
9:30 a.m. Early Service (Sanctuary)
Children 3rd-grade & younger sung to "Arts & Exploration" (Rooms 120 and 123)
9:45 a.m. Children's Choir Rehearsal (K - 2nd grades) (Chapel)
10:30 a.m. Middle Hour Religious Education for All Ages
- Religious Education (Classrooms)
- UU Buddhist Group Meditation & Discussion (Chapel)
- Friendly Forum: Planning for Growth at UUCF (Room 113)
10:40 a.m. UU Parenting Forum (Sanctuary)
11:30 a.m. Late Service (Sanctuary)
Arts & Exploration for children 3rd grade and below (classrooms)
12:40 p.m. Progressive Christian Prayer & Discussion Group (Chapel)
12:40 p.m. Atheists/Humanists/Agnostics (AHA) Group Discussion: Two
UUCF Veterans,
Samantha and David Purvis, will present and
lead discussion: "Adventures of Women in the Military"
(Room 125)
4:00 p.m. Our Whole Lives (OWL) Orientation (Rooms 113, 115, 123, and
124)
Friendly Forum: 10:30 a.m. (Room 113). Planning for Future Growth at UUCF: Join Dick Roblin of the Project 2020 Team as we help answer these two questions: When will we outgrow our current space? and What are the most current pressing issues? Please read the Project 2020 Group 1 Report here:
frederickuu.org/2020.
Last Chance to Register: "Our Whole Lives" (Lifespan Sexuality Education) Elementary Levels:
- Kindergarten/1st grade: weekly September 24 - November 12
- 5th/6th grade: weekly September 24 - November 19
If you are interested in having your child(ren) participate, please register ASAP at
frederickuu.org/OWL!
- Save the date for a required parent/child orientation on this Sunday, September 17, 4:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
- Please note: Our Whole Lives is not a drop-in program. Participants must register, attend the orientation, and attend all the sessions (as much as possible).
(Sermon Archive: the text, audio, & video of most week's sermons
This Week
UU Buddhist Meditation Group:
Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)
3rd Annual Frederick Pagan Pride Day: Saturday, 10:00 a.m. at UUCF!
Learn to dance the Ceilí: Monday, September 18, 6:30 p.m. (Chapel)
Yoga for All Ages: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel)
Bioethics with Rev. Carl: Tuesdays, beginning September 19, 7:00 p.m. (Room 113)
Retired UU Men Eating Out (RUUMEO): Wednesday, September 20, 8:00 a.m. Barbara Fritchies', Rte. 40. All are welcome!
UUCF Adult Choir Rehearsal: Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. (Sanctuary)
 Only a few openings remain at our Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool, the weekday preschool program at UUCF, has a few remaining openings for the
2017-2018 school year. The school welcomes children, aged 3 and 4.
Last Call! Chalice Community ("Small Groups") f
or the upcoming year are forming now! Groups consist of 8-12 UUCF members and friends that meet twice per month to discuss meaningful topics.
I
nformation is
available available at
frederickuu.org/cc and in brochures in the RE cabinet in the atrium. You may register online at
frederickuu.org/cc, via email to
[email protected], or via the signup sheet in the RE cabinet.
Registrations are due this SundaySeptember 17
!
If you have further questions
, please contact chair
person
Tina Whims a
t
[email protected].
Save the Date! Our Annual UUCF Auction is on November 11th This Year:
Tickets now on Sale in the Atrium after each
Sunday
Service
!
Tickets are only $10; Ages 15 and Up. Kids are Free! Due to Space Constraints, ticket sales will be limited. The donation link on the UUCF Website will be available soon.
Hurricanes Harvey & Irma Relief:
Joys & Concerns
Ivan Sellin is on the road to full recovery (following major surgery and a brief bout with pneumonia). He and Sandi Smith-Gill thank everyone for their thoughts, support, and prayers. He is now recovering at home.
Classes & Events
Learn how to Irish Set Dance:
Mondays, September 18, and October 2, 6:30 p.m. (Chapel). You've thought about coming to the ceili but not sure if you can do it? We are offering (3) hour and a half sessions prior to Oct 8th where we will take you through the basics of Irish Set Dancing. You'll learn how the dances are organized, what the calls mean and how to perform them. We'll even go through several figures so you get the feel of the dancing. You do not need a partner.
Retired UU Men Eating Out (RUUMEO):
1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 8:00 a.m., Barbara Fritchie's, Rte. 40. All are welcome.
"Bioethics" with Rev. Carl (Tuesdays, 7:00 - 8:15 p.m., 6 sessions, starting September 19 in Room 113/115). Topic: (1) Human Research, (2) Reproductive Technologies, (3) Genetic Choices, (4) Dividing Up Health Care Resources, (5) Ethics for Medical Professionals, (6) Contemporary Issues such as the revolutionary new genome editing technology CRISPR. Suggested Donation to UUCF: $5/session. Childcare available with 1-week's notice to
[email protected].
UUCF 101 Pathways to Membership:
September class is full. Our next session will be on Saturday, November 18.
The UUCF Coffeehouse Open Mic Night Returns: Saturday, September 23, 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary) Performers get two or three pieces depending on how many sign up. The event is free, but donations gratefully accepted. As always, BYOB. Email
[email protected] or visit our Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/UUCFCoffeehouse or for more information.
Meet Beacon Press author Nancy Abrams:
Sunday, September 24
, part 1 at
10:40 a.m.
(sanctuary) & part 2 at
12:40 - 2:00 p.m.
(room 113/115). An atheist married to a famous scientist (cosmologist Joel Primack), published the book
A God That Could Be Real: Spirituality, Science, and the Future of Our Planet
in 2015: "She dismantles several common assumptions about God (omniscient, omnipotent) as incompatible with science-but finds something worthy of the name 'God' (not universal, but planetary) in the new science of emergence. Join us for a discussion of how we humans might be inspired to protect our warming planet and create a sustainable civilization." Rev. Carl was asked to review the book:
patheos.com/blogs/carlgregg/2015/03/a-god-that-could-be-real
. For part 2, please bring potluck food to share if you are able.
Adopt-A-Road: Saturday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. at the Sheds in the parking lot. Call/text Dave Hutchins with questions: 301.667.4267
 Our 2nd Annual Irish Ceilí is coming up! It will be held on Sunday, October 8. Beginners class starts at 3 p.m.. First Ceili dance from 4-5. Potluck dinner from 5-6. And then second dance from 6-8. Childcare available from 4 - 7. Cheryl O'Brien and Steve Buckingham will offer 2 more Beginner's Lessons: Mondays, Sept 18 and Oct 2, both from 6:30 - 8. Ceilí is open to all for $15.00 pp. Children under 12 are free. We need delicious Potluck dishes, accompanied by an ingredient card. For further information contact Cheryl O'Brien at [email protected] or Nancy Roblin at [email protected]. Flyers and beginners' class reminder slips available at the Welcome Desk and in Atrium.
 Roy Zimmerman ReZist Concert:
Thursday, October 12, 7:00 p.m. (Atrium/Sanctuary).
R
eZist
is 90 minutes of Roy Zimmerman's original songs, a funny affirmation of Peace and Social Justice. "Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression," says Roy, "because in calling out the world's absurdities and laughing in their face, I'm affirming the real possibility for change." Watch him on YouTube:
Meditation/Yoga Mini-Retreat with Irene Glasse & Carl Gregg: Saturday, October 14 (9:00 a.m. - Noon, UUCF Sanctuary): $15 in advance / $20 at door. Please contact instructors (
[email protected]) in advance if accommodations needed; we will offer adjustments to be as accessible as possible. To register or for more details, visit
frederickuu.org/retreat.
Social Action News
UUJEC Sponsored Webinar: September 14, 8pm Eastern NOW IS THE TIME: Healthcare for Everybody: Please join us
Tonight for a compelling discussion with Terry Sterrenberg & Laurie Simons; UU's, healthcare advocates and transformative documentarian filmmakers who brought us
The Healthcare Movie and
Now is the Time: Healthcare for Everybody. Terry and Laurie will share their journey to explore what's happening at the state and national level to realize healthcare equity for all. View the trailer for the film
here. Time: Thursday, September 14, 2017 8:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada). Join the ZOOM meeting from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android:
https://zoom.us/j/163972779.
You should be at a laptop, computer or mobile device with a camera and Internet access to participate. Plan to sign in early to ensure you have ample time to download the Zoom platform, if necessary.
You may also join by phone, if you prefer.
Meeting ID: 163 972 779
"Now is the Time" has been screened by progressive congregations and community organizations since its release, bringing inspiration and information to promote positive systemic change. If you've already screened this film, our webinar is a great opportunity to speak directly with the filmmakers about next steps. If you haven't yet watched the film, this discussion may be the motivation you seek to do so. For background information and to view their film offerings, visit: http://www.nowisthetimemovie.com/
Dismantling Racism Team News
Black Lives of UU Calls for Adoption of 8th Principle: Read more
here.
And, a proposed
March of White People for Black Lives:
Community News
 Call for Help: The Frederick Community Action Agency Soup Kitchen needs volunteers. The Frederick Soup Kitchen, operated by the Frederick Community Action Agency (FCAA), is desperately in need of volunteers to staff the soup kitchen and serve food to homeless individuals and needy families. The Frederick Soup Kitchen serves a free evening meal, seven (7) days a week to as many as 110 hungry people a night. The Frederick Soup Kitchen served over 25,000 meals during fiscal year 2017.
Volunteers are needed Monday through Friday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to serve prepared meals and then clean up. It is an enjoyable and rewarding volunteer activity that does not require any special skills. Volunteers must be at least 14 years of age and volunteers are especially needed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday evenings. Most volunteers serve meals 2 to 4 evenings per month.
For more information or to sign-up to volunteer, please contact Sarah McAleavy, Supervisor at 301-600-6263 or by email at [email protected].
Multifaith Musical Celebration for Peace: Sunday, September 24th at 3:00 pm at Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, 15 West Church Street, Frederick, MD faith communities and singers from Hood College will join together in a musical celebration for peace. Groups participating in this event see this concert as an opportunity to build unity and community through music. Given as a gift to our community, music heals wounds and brings peace and inspiration to our hearts. With competing voices and ideas seeming to divide us, this peaceful gathering offers fellowship and oneness for all.
The event features choirs and musicians from Hood College and the following faith communities: Trinity United Methodist, Islamic Society of Frederick,
Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, Metropolitan DC Baha'i , All Saints Episcopal Church, Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, and Beth Sholom.
Have an Event or Notice to Announce?
Use
frederickuu.org/announce to submit contributions for the Order of Service or Midweek Email (both due by Wednesdays at Noon) as well as for posting on the
frederickuu.org website as a separate webpage.
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