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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, October 7 ~
"Listening for Our Song"
With Rev. Kevin Lawson
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We do not arrive into this journey of living fully formed, nor fully knowledgeable
of what our melody might become. Rev. Kevin reflects upon the aspects of
how we might find our own song, to share in the chorus of life.
~ Monthly Touchstone Theme: Formation~
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~ Beacon Fundraising Auction: Slumber Party! ~
Saturday, November 3rd, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Flagstaff, AZ 86004
Free Childcare
Hors d'oeuvre & Desserts
Raffles & Door Prizes
Donations still wanted! Donations are needed for several categories: raffle prizes, door prizes, silent auction, and live auction. The Auction Committee will designate donations to the different categories.
If you have gift cards that you would like to donate to the Auction, please complete the online donation form and bring them to Roz. These can be gift cards that you have received and don't plan to use, as well as gift cards you purchase on behalf of the Auction. Restaurants. Department Stores. Services. Bookman's credit.
The online donation form is available at https://goo.gl/XejZau or you can pick up a paper form at Sunday service. The deadline to submit donations is Oct 22nd.
Wendy Bruun
Auction Promotions
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~ New Beacon Member Orientation
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This Sunday, October 7, 11:30 am in the Beacon Library
Join our minister Rev. Kevin and members of the Congregational Vitality Team to learn about how Beacon is organized, how and where UU congregations hold authority, Beacon committees, opportunities for fun, service and personal growth, our budget, and our relationship with wider UU traditions. We will cover the meaning of Beacon membership and the responsibilities of members, with no obligation to join. You can also set up an appointment with Rev. Kevin by contacting him by email at minister@beaconuu.com.
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~ Welcome Team Needs You: Nov. 4th & 11th
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Thanks for all the volunteers who have signed up to be greeters in the coming months. We still need two greeters each for the November 4th and November 11th services. Please call Marty Manning,
(928) 220-8818, or see her after Sunday services, to volunteer.
Thanks for signing up!
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~ Beacon Building Project Update
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Things are continuing to move along as we prepare to demolish the cottage and move the utilities. Part of our plan included having a discussion with the neighbors, to let them know what will be happening. In doing so, we discovered that our next door neighbor's sewer line runs across our property to the cottage and alley. So yesterday we had someone come out and run a sensor through it and mark the location. It will make the cottage demolition a little more interesting, but now that we know it is there we can deal with it.
With the cottage demolition looming, we will need to clear out the cottage soon. We will schedule a new "freecycle" day on Oct 21, and put anything left over on the curb for large item pick up on Oct 22.
Theresa deBoer
REI Building Project Manager
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~ Beacon Directory Update
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Contact information for Beacon members and friends is located online in the Beacon Directory. Access to the directory is limited to members and friends who have registered on the Beacon website and have been verified as a member or a friend by the website administrator.
The administrator uses the Beacon Directory to verify members and friends. Classic "Catch 22", right? Not really. New members and friends are added to the directory through the Beacon office by the Congregational Vitality Team. If you are a member or friend of Beacon who has registered on the Beacon website and has not gotten access to the directory, it may be that you are not listed in the directory. Please contact webmaster@beaconuu.com for assistance.
Dennis Spurlin
Beacon Webmaster
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~ Fall Chalice Circles ~
Touchstones Chalice Circles are designed to meet our needs for belonging (intimacy) and meaning (ultimacy) by building friendships and providing opportunities to ponder life's questions, small and large, with others who share the common values of our UU Principles. The Chalice Circle experience enriches our community as we speak from the heart and listen deeply to one another in a safe and sacred environment of acceptance and caring.
Schedule
4th Sundays, September to December, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
OR 4th Tuesdays, September to December, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Actual Sunday Dates: Sept. 23, Oct. 28, Nov. 25, and Dec. 23
Actual Tuesday Dates: Sept. 25, Oct. 23, Nov. 27, and Dec. 18
~ December's session will be on the third Tuesday due to Christmas.
Please contact Char Tarashanti for more information and to register.
(507) 990-3888
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~ Religious Exploration ~
On Sunday we will kick off Circle of Trees, a multi-generational program that is comprised of eight workshops. This curriculum will focus on our deep connection with trees, nature, and all of earth's living creatures.
The program uses trees as an entry point to understand and connect with life on earth. Across many cultures, trees are recognized as a symbol for life on earth-for example, the biblical Tree of Life. Even young children understand trees as sustainers of life, fundamental engines of life on earth as we know it. Trees create and purify the air we breathe. They house and provide resources for myriad creatures, including humans. They bring us peace, joy, and delight.
Coming up:
Update: OWL (Our Whole Lives) Class coming this winter and spring!
Due to our training being rescheduled, we will look to January to begin this wonderful class! 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 Poor by email or by phone, m8c8p8@aol.com or (928) 699-8266.
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~ Social Justice Allies (SJA) ~
The UU Justice Arizona Network (UUJAZ): Issues and Action Day
Saturday, October 27, All Day |
Surprise UU Church (click for directions)
October 8 is the deadline for
early bird registration. The $25 registration includes a tasty box lunch or you can bring your own. Let Terry White know if a scholarship from the SJA budget would enable your participation. We'll arrange carpooling as we get closer to the event date. For more information and/or to register, visit
UUJAZ.org.
From the UUJAZ website:
UUJAZ invites you to an Issues and Action Day on Saturday, October 27th in Surprise, AZ. Our Unitarian Universalist religious leaders from around the state will be talking about the intersection of our values and key justice issues, founded on the premise that we are people of a liberal religious faith seeking to vote our values. Anne Schneider will discuss the initiatives on the November 2018 ballot and those that are not. She will also present her highly acclaimed and very entertaining "What to Expect at the Legislature Next Session.
Collection of travel items October 14 and 21 for released detainees
Once again, we invite Beacon members, friends and visitors to help support families of undocumented immigrants by contributing travel-size food, water and hygiene items to asylum seekers embarking on 1-4 day bus trips. These immigrants will have just been released by ICE or Border Patrol to family members in other parts of the country.
There is special need for these items, which are typically available (at good prices!) in Dollar General and 99 Cent Store as well as Sam's Club:
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Boxed tuna or chicken salad with crackers
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Individual packs of Ritz crackers
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Granola bar, hard or soft
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Peanuts in small bags
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Applesauce cups or fruit cups
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The next SJA meeting will be Sunday, October 21, following the service.
Home again,
Roz Clark
SJA Journalist
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~ Leadership Succession Planning Team ~
Leadership Lunch & Learn
Sunday, October 28th
11:30 am in the Beacon Kitchen
Join the Leadership Success Planning Team as we launch new efforts to provide leadership development for the congregation! We are starting this fall with a leadership lunch and learn. We will talk about leadership paths and experiences within the congregation, as well as identify future leadership needs.
This will be a "chili potluck" experience - bring your favorite chili, cornbread, or toppings to share.
All are welcome - you don't have to be in a current leadership role to attend. Maybe you are thinking about getting more involved in the congregation and want to hear from others.
Wendy Bruun
Chair, Leadership Success Planning Team
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~ Upcoming Events ~
Upcoming Workshop: Anatomy of Trust with Nancy Paxton
Sunday, October 14, 11:30 am at Beacon
How do you create and maintain
trust
in yourself, your family, your friends, your community at Beacon and beyond? If you want to learn more, please plan to attend a one-hour workshop led by Nancy Paxton after Worship Service. We will begin with a screening of Brene Brown's inspiring short talk, "The Anatomy of Trust," followed by
a brief discussion of your experiences of
trust
and why it is so important in creating healthy relationships. For more information,
contact Nancy Paxton at nancy.paxton@nau.edu.
RiZe Up Concert with Roy Zimmerman
Saturday, October 27, 7:00 pm at Beacon
RiZe Up is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman's original songs, a funny and forceful affirmation of Peace and Social Justice. Roy's songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime, and his videos have garnered tens of millions of views. He's shared stages with Bill Maher, Ellen DeGeneres, Holly Near, Robin Williams, Arlo Guthrie, John Oliver, Kate Clinton and George Carlin, and tours the country constantly with his wife and co-writer Melanie Harby. $20 or pay what you can.
Beacon Community Auction
Saturday, November 3, at Aspen Valley Golf Club
See article above for more details.
Save the date: Christmas Eve Services
Monday, December 24, at Beacon at both 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm
Join us at Beacon for one of two Christmas Eve services! We will not be at Coconino Center for the Arts, this year. Mark your calendars now!
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~ Joys & Concerns ~
As recorded on Sunday, September 30.
Dennis and Theresa shared sorrows as they remembered their grandson who passed.
Mary Lynn S. shared concern for her daughter who is undergoing cancer treatment, she now only has one spot left.
Jeremy shared sorrow for a friend of his who committed suicide.
Kay D. shared joyous greetings from Florence K., Joanne G, and Russel from Vermont!
Faith M. shared joy for her alienated son who returned home last week.
Terry W. shared joy for ziplining with Rev. Glenn and Emily, as well as job funding for her position for another year!
Kim shared her joy for being welcomed into the Beacon community and for the invitation to join choir.
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~ Beacon Calendar ~
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Choir Practice
Thursday,
October 4
7:00 pm
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Kadampa Buddhist Teachings
Wednesday, October 10
6:30 pm
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Young Adult OWL
Saturday, October 6
12:30 pm
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Finance Team Meeting
Wednesday, October 10
6:30 pm
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Worship & Religious Exploration
Sunday, October 7
10:00 am
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Choir Practice
Thursday, October 11
7:00 pm
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RE: Sunday Funday
Sunday, October 7
11:15 am |
SoulCollage with Char T.
Saturday, October 13
8:30 am
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Committee on Shared Ministry
Monday, October 8
5:15 pm |
Worship & Religious Exploration
Sunday, October 14
10:00 am
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Building Your Own Theology
Monday, October 8
6:00 pm |
Leadership Succession Team Meeting
Sunday, October 14
11:15 am
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Yoga Practice
Tuesday, October 9
11:00 am & 5:00 pm
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Anatomy of Trust Workshop
Sunday, October 14
11:30 am |
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QiGong
Tuesday, October 9
6:30 pm
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Somos America Collection Day
Sunday, October 14
11:30 am
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RE Coming of Age Class
Tuesday, October 9
7:00 pm
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Young Adult OWL
Sunday, October 14
12:30 pm
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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: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Wed:
8:00 am - 1:00 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 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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