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Submissions must be in by Wednesday at 4:00 pm to be included in the newsletter.
Caleb Alexander, Beacon Office Manager
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~ Sunday Service, August 26 ~
"Second Annual Question Box Saturday"
With Rev. Kevin Lawson
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Do you have something you've always wanted to ask a minister, the minister,
YOUR minister? Today's the day to bring your question! Questions will be
collected during the service and answered by Rev. Kevin in lieu of a sermon. Children's questions will be answered during the Time for All Ages,
so encourage your little ones to bring questions as well.
~ Special Notice: Flower Communion ~
Worship will also be our Flower Communion
, please remember to bring a flower to share in our community vases. If you can please bring an additional stem or two for sharing with those who might forget and our visitors and guests Flower Communion is another way for us to celebrate Unity and Diversity, our theme for the August.
~ Monthly Touchstone Theme: Unity & Diversity ~
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~ Special Service: Beacon in the Park ~
Service and Potluck Luncheon in the Park
Sunday, September 2, Service Begins at 10:00 am
Labor Day Weekend
All Members and Friends are invited to this annual gathering for Food, Fun and Fellowship. This year the Worship Associates and the Board of Trustees have selected to gather during Labor Day weekend. We have reserved the Community Ramada at Bushmaster Park, where we have gathered the past two years.
See you in the Park!
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~ Beacon Building Update ~
We are continuing to move forward on the building project, although you won't see too much happening until we get our new drawings, contracts, and city permits. This process will most likely take several months. In the meantime, we are doing what we
can to prepare.
Thank you very much to Kay Johnson, and her crew Bill Towler, Dan Davis, and Andy Gould, for working up an inventory of the items in the cottage and the attic. They will be working with Rev Kevin and staff to make some decisions as to what needs to be stored and where, and to dispose of unneeded items. Most of what is stored is old records, Christmas decorations, and other stuff, but if you have put anything for your committee or program in the attic, now is the time to retrieve it! Please contact Kay and let her know if this is the case.
In Community,
Theresa deBoer
REI Project Manager
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~ Religious Exploration ~
- Details about upcoming programming,
- Resources for UU parents
- Curriculum related ideas for you to connect with your children
- Check out what's in store for this coming Sunday!
Coming up:
- Flagstaff Peace Pole Walking Tour: after service on Sunday 8/26, meet in front of Beacon at 11:30
- OWL (Our Whole Lives) Class Coming this Fall: This curriculum for the K-1st or 5 to 7 year old class provides developmentally appropriate information to support parents in educating children about birth, babies, bodies, relationships and families. Some of the goals of this class are to strengthen and support each child's sense of self and self-esteem, to help children appreciate their bodies as good and beautiful, private and special, and to help children gain understanding and accurate information about human sexuality, reproduction, and gender identification. If you are interested contact Mary Poore at m8c8p8@aol.com or (928) 699-8266.
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Check Out Our Google Group!
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Be sure to check out the
Beacon UU Google Group for upcoming events, community announcements, and more! A special call out to these upcoming events that came by the Beacon desk:
Office Manager Caleb Alexander
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~ Social Justice Allies (SJA) ~
Plans are well underway for NAIC's two candidate accountability sessions.
The major goals of these sessions are: (1) educate candidates and the audience about NAIC's
focus issues-immigration, education, and affordable housing, (2) elicit from each candidate
whether he/she supports our priorities, and (3) hear from each candidate--if elected--a
willingness to continue to engage in conversation with NAIC about these issues, and (4) instill in
all candidates the understanding that NAIC and its member institutions (including Beacon) are a
force with which to reckon. All candidates have been invited to participate in their respective
sessions.
Specific questions are currently under construction, with leadership from NAIC's incredibly
competent (and tough) co-chair Sammie Biter of Federated Community Church. All candidates
have been invited and will receive these questions ahead of time and will be informed of their
time limits.
Dates for these accountability sessions:
- City Council candidates: Monday, September 17, 6:30pm, and
- State Legislature candidates: Monday, October 1, 6:30.
Both events will be in the social hall of Federated Community Church West Aspen St.
The City of Flagstaff is bringing its Commission on Diversity Awareness (CDA) back to life, and
Beacon's Dee Wegwert is a now a member of that group!
In an effort to determine the focus of
the CDA, Dee invites us to share our thoughts in either or both of these ways: (1)
complete this survey
and/or (2) participate in a public
forum Thursday, September 20 at City Hall. Questions? Contact Dee at 928-660-8815 or
wegwert.az@gmail.com.
If you didn't get your early primary election ballot into the mail by Tuesday, August 21, to be
sure it is received in time, you are advised to drop it off either at the County Building on the
north side of Cherry St. downtown, or at the County office location inside the mall near the JC
Penney store.
Women and the Vote: Celebrating 98 Years of Women's Suffrage.
For more information, contact Sue Strobel, (928) 699-1966.
In community,
Roz Clark, SJA Journalist
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~ Volunteer Opportunity ~
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Flagstaff Family Food Kitchen Service Day
Wednesday, August 29, 2018, 3:30 pm
1903 North 2nd Street
We're seeking Beaconites and friends to lend a hand at the Flagstaff Family Food Kitchen in Sunnyside for our monthly service day. Please contact me if you are interested. Thank you!
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Celebration of Life: Ed Kurtz
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The Celebration of Edwin B. Kurtz's life will be held
September 23, 2:00 pm,
at Beacon.
"Ed joined the Beacon UU Congregation, and served on the Board of Trustees, from 1990-1994. Ed was President of the Board of Planned Parenthood in Odessa/Midland Texas affiliate from 1982-1983, and later served on the Board of Planned Parenthood of Central and Northern AZ from 1991-1994. He was a volunteer Judge at Flagstaff High School Forensic and Debate team for several years, beginning in 1992. Ed moved to Graton, CA in 2015 to reside with his daughter, Jane Kurtz and her partner, Randi Francis."
This is in correction to an announcement on Sunday, August 19.
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~ Building & Grounds Committee ~
Mark Your Calendars: Next B&G Workday
Saturday, September 1, 2018 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
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~ Community Action Committee ~
Beacon's community partner for August 2018 is
the Hozhoni Foundation. The Hozhoni Foundation is a leading provider of services and advocacy for people with disabilities. Residential, Vocational and Educational services are provided to assist individuals in achieving their maximum potential. Ultimately every person with emotional, physical, or developmental disabilities has not only the opportunity but the right to experience life to its fullest.
Undesignated contributions to this month's Sunday service offerings above $300 (which goes to Beacon's operational budget) will be presented to Hozhoni Foundation.
Lynda Dorweiler
Community Action Committee Chair
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~ Joys & Concerns ~
Preston C. shared sorrow for his aunt's memorial service to be held in South Dakota. He grieves that he did not get to know her in life. His aunt was a missionary whose daughter he did now and is a compassionate and progressive person.
Linda O. shared a concern that Trent broke his clavicle, though he has thankfully recovered. On joys, Nicolette turned eight years old on Wednesday!
Dennis S. shared concern for Barry Malpas as he underwent surgery Monday. Dennis encouraged everyone to keep Barry in your thoughts.
Mark J. celebrated his father's life and shared the expected loss of his mother as well. Each loss came separately, but are major changes for him.
Kay D. shared concern for Annie Johnson who was hiking in a canyon when she found herself in a flash flood. Annie is recovering in at hospital in St. George, Utah.
Andy G. shared his upcoming cataract surgery. He anticipates seeing the world in a different way!
Jen C. shared joy for the many kids joining the Beacon community on Sunday! She is grateful that Beacon offers a welcoming place for them!
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~ Beacon Calendar ~
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Choir Practice
Thursday, August 23
7:00 pm
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Beacon Board Meeting
Wednesday, August 29
7:00 pm |
RE Committee Meeting
Sunday, August 26
8:30 am |
Choir Practice
Thursday, August 30
7:00 pm |
Worship & Religious Exploration
Sunday, August 26
10:00 am |
Building & Grounds Work Day
Saturday, September 1
9:00 am |
QiGong
Tuesday, August 28
6:30 pm |
Service: Worship in the Park!
Sunday, September 2
10:00 am |
Chalice Circle
Tuesday, August 28
7:00 pm |
Newcomer Orientation
Sunday, September 2
11:30 am |
Family Food Center Service Day
Wednesday, August 29 at 3:30 pm
See article above for details |
Yoga Practice
Tuesday, September 4
11:00 am & 5:00 pm |
If you would like to submit a calendar event, send an email to
office@beaconuu.com
. With all requests, please indicate the following: proposed start and end time of the event, the space/room preferred, and a rough group size. On the occasion of a cancellation or rescheduling of an event, please let the office know in a timely fashion to ensure that your event is correctly represented in the newsletter and order of service. Thank you!
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~ Beacon Office Hours ~
Rev. Kevin
Lawson
Tues: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Or by appointment
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Director of RE,
Amy Huntereece
Sun: 8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Tues:
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Or by appointment
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Office Manager,
Caleb Alexander
Wed: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Or by appointment
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Office Phone (928) 779-4492
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~ Beacon Political Activity: Policies and Procedures ~
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~ Beacon Google Group ~
If
you are not on Beacon's exclusive Google group, you are missing out on an important communications link within our congregation. It is useful for spreading information about something going on in Flagstaff, informing others of social action activities, offering an item for sale or to give away, sharing enthusiasm about a book or movie, requesting information or recommendations -- and more! It's simple to sign up! Email Caleb, our Office Manager, at
office@beaconuu.com.
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