We join together to encourage spiritual growth, 
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.

9:30am & 11:30am
"A Court of Refuge"; "Symptoms to Success: People Make It Possible"; "In the Mood"
- The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg, Susan TenDyke Holt, and Nancy Pace 

Invite a Friend 
If you have a friend, family, member or colleague is who is particularly interested in a humane approach to mental health, please invite them to join you at UUCF on Sunday, February 17, when Rev. Carl ("A Court of Refuge") will be co-preaching with Susan Holt ("Symptoms to Success") and Nancy Pace ("In the Mood"). Special Music by the UUCF Choir. Please also plan to attend the 10:30 am Middle Hour presentation of "Let Me Tell You What It's Really Like: A Play about Living with Bipolar Disorder" in the sanctuary. 

ThisSundayThis Sunday
 
   9:15 a.m. Childcare for Infants - 3 yrs (Room 119)
   9:30 a.m. Early Sunday Service (Sanctuary)
Children 3rd-grade & younger sung to "Arts & Exploration" (Room 123)
   9:45 a.m. Sparks Children's Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)
 10:30 a.m. Middle Hour Religious Education for All:
                  -  RE Grades 6-8th Grades (Room 115)
                  -  RE  Grades PreK thru K (Room 120)
                  -  Youth UU Chapel Grades 4/5th (Room 124)
           -  Friendly Forum: "Let Me Tell You What It's Really Like: A Play about Living
              with Bipolar Disorder" (Sanctuary)
                  -  RE Youth Group (Room 125)
                  -  UU Buddhist Fellowship Group Meditation & Discussion (Chapel)
  11:30 a.m. Late Sunday Service (Sanctuary)
Children 3rd-grade & younger sung to "Arts & Exploration" (Room 123)




This Week

UU Buddhists Group Meditation Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

Feldenkrais with Katie : Fridays, 5:30 p.m. (Chapel) 

UUCF Coffeehouse Open Mic Night: 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Donation Yoga: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel)

Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Tuesday, February 19, 6:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)

Daytime Meditation Group:  Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. (Chapel)


General Announcements

Inclement Weather Notices: 
are posted on our Homepage at
frederickuu.org regarding any delays and/or cancellations and closures. 


Our Campaign Continues to Create a New UUCF Photo Directory.  Do We Have Your Picture?
Over 80 members and friends now have their picture in the Photo Directory!  We need one photo only of you with any other family members.  Close-up photos are best. Just click on this link and follow the simple steps.
The link above only works if you have already received an email request for a photo.  If you or another family member did not receive this email, please contact Bruce Fry, Administrator of the Directory, at clergyfinance@outlook.com or at 301-724-9303, with your name and email address.
This Sunday and February 24, members and friends who do not prefer to send a picture by email can have their picture taken at UUCF . Photos will be taken between services and after the second service in the Atrium.
Do you have questions about the Photo Directory? Go to the UUCF website and click on the Photo Directory icon in the Members section.  The direct link is frederickuu.org/photodirectory .   Get details about the robust security of the Instant Church Directory website, which is hosting our Photo Directory.  Find out how to install the Instant Church Directory app on your phone. If you don't find answers to your questions, contact Bruce Fry.  

Looking for help with the UUCF Library! The recently-expanded UUCF Library is nearly ready for borrowing! We could use some help finishing up the shelving to match the online database and managing the library going forward (one hour per month once the library is up and running, at a guess). If you are interested in becoming one of our Library Mages, please drop Irene Glasse a line at  info@frederickcuups.com

UUCF Budget Requests: Please email any budget requests to  treasurer@frederickuu.org no later than Sunday, March 3 for the July 2019 - June 2020 Congregational Year. 

Volunteers Still Needed for  Family Emergency Shelter: UUCF is helping staff the shelter and provide meals when it is hosted at Evangelical Reformed United Church Christ (15 W. Church St. in downtown Frederick). "Sign-up Genius" link and details at  frederickuu.org/FES   for Saturday, February 16 - Friday, February 22. (Sign-up Genius page also has contact info for more information. Volunteer Applications must be submitted and training completed before your first-time volunteer date.)


Joys and Sorrows

Long-time member, John Ditman, is in need of transportation to/from UUCF each Sunday from the Adamstown area. Please contact John directly at 301-831-8280.


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Religious Education News

UUCF Youth Choirs Seeking New Members:  Would you like your child to learn to more about music and singing? Sign them up for one of the three Youth Choirs. We have groups for children from K-12th grades. Getting children to rehearsals is super easy because all groups rehearse on Sundays during the services. A sign-up table will be available between services in the atrium starting Feb. 17. See website for more info:   http://www.frederickuu.org/learn/Childrens_Choir.php  or contact Deb Int Veldt at  musicdirector@frederickuu.org .


 
A partnership of the Unitarian Universalist ("UU") Congregations of Frederick and Rockville 


When: Monday, June 24 - Friday, June 28, 2019 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.) 

Who: for rising 1st-6th graders as campers, for 7th-8th graders as "Counselors in Training", for high schools (9th-12th graders) as Counselors, and for adults as volunteers. 

What: The goal is for campers to experience connection and beloved community, and to practice peace, respect for the earth, and joyful living! 

Where: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick, 4880 Elmer Derr Rd, Frederick, MD 21703. (Directions available at  frederickuu.org/directions.) 

How much: $125 for 1 child & $106 for each additional child. (Email the Directors for scholarship information.) 

For more information and to register, visit: frederickuu.org/camp


Check out the Religious Education Calendar of Events for January thru May 2019.


Classes and Events
 
CoffeeHouseUUCF Coffeehouse and Open Mic: Saturday, February 16, 7:00 p.m. Please join us. This is the perfect opportunity to share your talents with an appreciative crowd! Everyone gets a chance to do two or three pieces and if there's time at the end, one or two more!! Hope to see you there! Of course, if you aren't up to taking the stage, every performer LOVES an audience! Feel free to bring snacks or even dinner. As always, BYOB! This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, email UUCFCoffeehouse@gmail.com or check out our Facebook page www.facebook.com/UUCFCoffeehouse  The UUCF Open Mic is every 3rd Saturday of the month, September - June (with some exceptions -  Please check each month!).

FullMoonFebruary Full Moon Labyrinth Walk: Tuesday, February 19th, 6 - 8 pm, (Sanctuary).  Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! The labyrinth will be illuminated from 6 - 8 pm. Everyone is welcome. During the cooler months, we take our Labyrinth practice indoors, and will be walking the Rainbow Seed Labyrinth, a canvas Classical-pattern Labyrinth. Please remember clean socks or slippers to walk the Labyrinth in. Recommended donation $5. For more information, visit:  www.facebook.com/events/364939767390153/

Hygge with Sabrina:  Friday, February 22, 6:00 p.m. (Room 125)  Hygge only requires a conscious appreciation, a certain slowness, and the ability to not just be present - but to recognize and enjoy the present. This congregation is where Sabrina feels most at home; she'd like to set up a time and place where anyone can just hang out, with or without kids, together. No plan, no agenda. Have a game, move or snack you'd like to share? Great! Bring it! No? That's great, too! No expectations, no requirements, no stress. Just be together. Questions? Contact Sabrina at:  skeisch@msn.com

Storytelling 101: Live, True Storytelling: 7 Sessions beginning Saturday, February 23, 10:00 a.m. (Room 124) We all have stories to tell. Sometimes we don't know where to begin. Join us as we navigate the process of storytelling, from the beginning. We will end with a performance evening. If you like The Moth or StoryCorps, you will love this class. Pick up the flyer in the Atrium. Questions? Email Juliet at julierue@gmail.com.   Register here.



Readings for Resistance & Resilience with Rev. Carl:  Sunday, February 24 (Sanctuary) "The Other America" by The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (March 10, 1968) ( The Radical King , pp. 253-264)

Beginning Pagan Practices: Sunday, February 24, 1:00 p.m.  Learn the basics of Pagan spiritual practices with Frederick CUUPS members. Build a strong philosophical foundation, develop your spiritual connection, learn common beliefs and practices and deepen your journey into Pagan faith. This is a beginner's course and everyone is welcome. Each class includes a lecture portion, open Q&A, practical application exercises, and a handout. Classes run from 1 - 3 pm and meet the 4th Sunday of the month .

Women's Sharing Circle: Monday, February 25, 7:00 p.m. (Chapel) Women's Sharing Circle is a gathering of women and allies to share women's stories. Stories will not be discussed, questioned, or analyzed. The group will respond with words of acknowledgement, celebration, or support provided by the group leader. The purpose of the Women's Sharing Circle is to decrease burdens through sharing, to encourage solidarity and intimacy, and to uphold the power of community always. This gathering will be free. Julia Jones, life coach and UUCF member, facilitates the circle.



Kundalini Yoga & Meditation (All Levels): Wednesdays, beginning March 6, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Led by Stephanie Lynne. Donations requested of $10 - $20 (shared with UUCF).

Adopt-A-Road, Saturday, March 9, 9:00 a.m. (Sheds in the Parking Lot). 

Rev. Carl Teaching at Frederick Community College's "Institute for Learning in Retirement":  "What Did Jesus Really Say & Do - According to Whom?" Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. March 12 - April 16. Description: Moving chapter-by-chapter through the Gospel of Matthew, learn how scholars determine the historical Jesus's authentic words and deeds from those which are categorized as "possible," "unlikely," or "implausible." To register:  ilratfcc.com

Meditation/Yoga (or Meditation-only) Mini-Retreat with Irene Glasse & Rev. Carl: Saturday, March 9 (9am-Noon, UUCF Sanctuary): $15 in advance / $20 at door. We will offer adjustments to be as accessible as possible for all bodies.) To register or for more details, visit  frederickuu.org/retreat. 


DonationYogaDonation Yoga for Beginners:   January 8, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel) Feeling stressed? Try yoga! Yoga for Beginners offers an accessible pace of basic yoga poses appropriate for beginners or anyone looking for a focused, mindful yoga practice. Feel free to contact Irene with any questions at irene.glasse@gmail.com. Suggested Donation to UUCF: $5 per session.

  DaytimeMedDaytime Meditation Group:  Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. (Room 115) Facilitated by Alice MacDonald ( starryskies516@yahoo.com , 240.815.5406). We will begin with 45 minutes of silent meditation, and everyone is welcome to meditate for less time (5 minutes) and then quietly slip out of the room! All are welcome, beginners to long-time meditators. 

FeldenkraisFeldenkrais at UUCF: Moving to Fridays at 5:30 pm (Chapel) this Friday, December 28! Led by UUCF member, Katie Giarth. Guided attention and gentle movement with an emphasis on sensory learning. Improves posture, flexibility, coordination, athletic performance, mobility, chronic pain, tension and stress. $10/session). Visit:  brainbodymotion.com for more information.

UUBuddhistsUU Buddhist Meditation Group:   Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m.(Chapel) The group explores a variety of Buddhist teachings, with a 30-40 minute meditation. All are welcome; no experience necessary! For more information, or to be added to the e-mail list for weekly notices, contact Lynn Wagner at  lwagner4@mac.com .

  
Coming to UUCF in April: Diabetes U NDONE: Eight 90-minute sessions covering lifestyle factors that cause (and can reverse) diabetes, heart disease and obesity. Deborah Chielli, UUCF member and primary care nurse, nationally Board Certified in Lifestyle Medicine with a B.S. in Nutrition and Certification in Cornell's Plant-Based Nutrition program, will facilitate. Click here to down load the program's fact sheet.




Social Action News

Climate  Lobby Day , Monday, February 18, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Maryland House of Delegates, 6 Bladen Steet, Room 145, Annapolis, MD 21401. Come, join other UUs as we talk with our legislators. Let's bring 100% clean electricity to Maryland with the Clean Energy Jobs Act.

Greening Your Money:  A Free Workshop, Saturday, Feb.23, 4:00 - 5:30 pm, Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church, 9601 Cedar Lane, Bethesda, MD 20814. Come join Interfaith Power & Light and the Cedar Lane Environmental Justice Ministry for a practical workshop on bringing our banking and investing in line with our values.  Event will take place in Bethesda with a live stream for online participation.


Dismantling Racism Team News

Local Events Celebrating the Black History of Frederick County:
 
Growing up in Urbana, Wednesday, February 20, Urbana Library at 6:30 p.m. David Key, president of AARCH, shares memories of growing up in Urbana, followed by community conversation. 

Emerging Voices of African American Writers of Frederick , Saturday, February 23, 6:00 p.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church, 703 W. Patrick Street, Frederick.   Public reading of selected works by Valerie Jean, Damita Drayton Green & Elayne Bond Hyman, members of African American Writers of Frederick (aarchsociety@gmail.com)

African American Schools and Churches of Frederick County, Wednesday, February 27, 11:00 a.m. Walkersville Public Library. David Key, President of AARCH, and Historian Mary Harris will discuss the history and importance of the African American schools and churches of Frederick County. 

 
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Community News




Frederick School of Religion Spring Classes Announced! 
Mondays or Tuesdays, February 25-26 thru April 1-2. 

Class
Day Time Instructor
No Fortune Cookies, Just Chinese Philosophy Mondays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. R. Moreland
Building Your Ethics Mondays 1:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m.  Rev. Carl Gregg
Henri Nouwen & A Spirituality of Living Mondays 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.  R. Glennon
Stress-proofing Your Mind Mondays 7:00 p.m.to 9:00 p.m.  B. O'Malley
Concepts of Jewish Theology, Practice & History Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. J. Hersh
Warrior God and Prince of Peace? Tuesdays 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. L. Eubanks
The Magnificat Tuesdays  1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. W. Wold
Geography: A Lens for Interpreting Jesus' Teachings Tuesdays 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. D. Cooney
Islam? Your Questions Tuesdays 7:00 p.m.to 3:00 p.m.  S. Haque

For more information, visit: www.frederickschoolofreligion.org/courses/



UUA GA Registration Opens March 1st!

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