We GROW in search of wisdom,
we CARE in support of community, we ACT in service of justice.
|
|
WELCOME
All are invited to join us for services!
October's Theme-"Sanctuary"
the packet for Oct. will be available on the member portal
richmonduu.org
ask your group leaders for the member password
|
|
Sunday
Services at
9:00 am
and 11:00 am
Sermon by
Rev. Sherman Logan
“A Heart for Ministry”
The ministry of pastoral care provides, a caring , compassionate presence to congregants undergoing stressful life challenges.
Please join us as we commission our newest Lay Pastoral Care Associates, Mariah Travis and Jack Kauffman.
|
NEXT PATHWAYS CLASS
NOV 4th 9:00 am-3:30 pm under upcoming events to register
Schedule change:
New to UU
10:15 twice per month
Oct. 21st
|
The
Ordination of Shelly Thompson
Sunday Oct 21st 4:30 pm
Potluck Reception after Ordination!
Please bring a salad, a vegetable, other side dish, or dessert [finger food style bars and cookies] to share.
Volunteers Needed
We will also need a few kind folks to help set up after the 2nd service at 12:15 and a clean up crew after the reception.
|
|
Practice Radical Hospitality
this Sunday! Sign up
Thanks for all you do!
This is especially important with extra security present. We still want to be welcoming and friendly to all.
First UU Care Team for
October 2018
Lay Pastoral Care Coordinator:
Carol Wayne
(804)356-8450
Team Kindness:
Janet Goin
Contact First UU Care Team for a little touch of nice ❤️
CORRECT DATES!
NEXT LIVING THE PLEDGE
IS NOV. 3rd & 17th*
*see upcoming events
REGISTER
AT:
HOME HOSPITALITY NEEDED
Oct 26th Oct 27th Oct 28th
Are you available to provide home hospitality to our Sacred Fire guests? Home hospitality volunteers will host attendees who come from too far away to commute. This includes lodging for the nights of October 26th and October 27th and breakfast on the mornings of October 27th and 28th. If you are available, please sign up at the front desk or email Kelli McNeal at
kelli.richmonduu@gmail.com
.
|
|
SHARE THE NEWS
Attention: this newsletter serves the entire congregation. If you are looking for a particular group or event, you may need to scroll down and click the "view entire message" link on your email. The entire newsletter will appear.
it may look like this:
[
Message clipped]
View entire message
|
|
Sunday, Oct. 21st
The Nursery
The Nursery is open during worship services to serve those 3 and a half years old and under. Children are welcomed by experienced staff and engaged in gentle play.
Please label your child's belongings, and bring your own snack if desired. Cheerios will be offered.
If you have allergy concerns, please provide your child's snack.
Religious Education Classes for Older Children meet 11-12:00
PreK-K: The Gift of Friends.
Through story and activities, children focus on the friendships in their lives and how to welcome new friends.
Gr. 1-2: Acceptance
: Learning to accept and appreciate differences among us, is a challenge at any age. Children focus on the the third UU Principle - the acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth.
Gr. 3-4: Sign of Caring:
In a church community, what are the ways we show that we care for one another? Students will hold their own Joys and Concerns ritual and make caring candles to share at home.
Gr. 5-6: Unitarian Universalism:
This session focuses on the Sources and Principles of Unitarian Universalism. Students will develop their own succinct statements on what UU means to them.
Gr. 7-8: UU Values:
Students continue to formulate a UU identity through the examination of their personal values in relation to UU values. They discuss obstacles that can keep them from acting on their values.
Gr. 9-12:
Meets 10:45-12:15: Family Photos. Students focus on the third and fourth UU Principles as they take group photos and consider what may be revealed through family photographs and individual portraits.
Children's activity box will now be located outside the Great Hall next to the black bench on the right side of the lobby.
|
|
First UU Family
FUUN Night!
Oct. 27, 5-7 pm
This event is built around a pot-luck dinner and fun, seasonal activities for families with children through 10 yrs of age. It's also a great opportunity to bring your grandchildren for time with UU friends or invite new friends to be part of the community!
Bring a generous dish to share (no nuts, please), and join us! Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes!
😈👹🤡🎃🤖👾👽
The evening closes with a short time of meditation.
HELP WANTED
One Teacher Needed
Grade 5-6 needs one teacher (a church member, please) to round out an already dynamic, fun team! You will teach an average of twice a month with energetic, experienced teachers. Lessons and supplies are provided to you in advance. Please send your questions and interest to Rhonda Wingfield, Dir. of Religious
education. rhonda@richmonduu.org
Child Dedication
🌹🌹🌹
Child Dedication will be held
Nov. 18, at the 11:00 service
. This simple, celebratory ritual honors the spiritual and religious journey of children, welcoming them into the community of this congregation. Parents and the congregation agree to love and support the child as they grow in wisdom and seek their own understanding. This rite of passage is open to those who are members. Contact Rhonda Wingfield, Dir. of Religious Education at
rhonda@richmonduu.org
with interests or questions by
Nov. 4
|
|
BRAVO, BRAVO! We are Proud of You!
Many of our 1st UU Singers recently performed
at the UU Choral Festival in Winston-Salem.
|
|
NEW for FALL
October's Theme is Sanctuary
Bonus announcement! There are a few spaces in the Women’s Spirituality Retreat. Contact
Rev. Sue
if you want to attend.
The focus is healing and self care. October 19 - 21.
|
|
Women’s Spirituality Retreat–
October 19 – 21, 2018
Richmond Hill VA
$200
Facilitated by Rev. Sue Sinnamon and others
An opportunity for the women in our community to gather in retreat to reflect on their journey individually and collectively. Richmond Hill is a peaceful welcoming community on Church hill. We will reflect on our journeys through the arts, in dreams, in the garden and walking the labyrinth. The fee covers 2 overnights and dinner Friday though Sunday lunch.
|
|
The White Ally Toolkit Workbook–
2nd and 4th Tuesdays beginning September 11.
Using Active listening, empathy, and personal storytelling to promote racial equity.
It is also to develop a conversational strategy for discussing racism that is designed to counter the tendency to deny racism exists. The idea behind this workbook is that some progress on race relations is best achieved through conversation among white people. White people need to prepare for conversations by doing some reflective work of their own- by themselves and in groups with other like minded white people. The workbook is designed to foster the deep internal reflective work that is needed, a strategy for this code switching, and to give guidance about how to apply it in a variety of situations.
Participants will have their own workbook to guide them in this process and we will meet twice a month to reflect on our work and practice our conversations.
after you register you will receive the link to download the workbook. The cost of the workbook is
$25
.
|
|
Vespers
6:00 pm-6:30 pm
A quiet center to our week!
Vespers continues year-round
We invite you to join us in exploring what in means to be human, to be in community, and to be connected to the Divine. Vespers is an intimate, contemplative, and conversational half-hour service provided by our ministerial interns. We welcome you and appreciate you just as you are and whenever you can join us. MEETS IN THE GREAT HALL
Simple Supper
6:30 pm
Come enjoy good food and fellowship. Soup salad and bread are typical fare. Volunteers prepare the supper. Consider signing up with your group or team! See the volunteer section below or go to
http://richmonduu.ivolunteer.com/#5
Ministers Presents
7:15 pm -8:30 pm
Oct. 10,17,24,31
WI$DOM PATH
Financial Literacy with Rev. Jeanne
Participants build awareness of their own “money story” and explore their own attitudes and experiences with money.
|
|
DOGWOOD SPIRIT CIRCLE
is offering CLASSES
Contact
Michele Vogt
for more information.
NEXT CLASS
Nov 1st 2018
7—8 PM
Wheel of the Year: the Sabbat of the Earth Centered/Pagan Practices
|
|
MEN MEETING a.k.a. M
2
2nd and 4th Tues. of the month 6:30- 8:00 pm.
Connection, fellowship, and life-long friendships await!
|
|
Feminist Group: aka Game of Crones
The 2nd Thursday each month
6:30-8:00 pm
|
|
Civil Conversations about Controversial Issues
6:30-8:00 pm on the 1st Thursdays
The November meeting topic:
Misogyny
, with particular emphasis on why women are misogynists and what, if anything we can do about it.
This adult education offering is designed to provide a safe place for people to share their views on specific issues, whatever those views may be. We will have a semi-structured discussion format which will encourage the expression of differing and, perhaps, conflicting viewpoints. We will utilize resource information from the Ethics for Unitarian Universalists Workshop to help us stay focused on the underlying values that contribute to the points of view we express.
To be added to the mailing list, or for more information
|
|
Young Marrieds
meet monthly to explore topics of interest to them.
|
|
**NEW** Young Adult Group
Who:
People in their 20s to early 40s. Open to single, married, and parents with children.
What:
Young Adult group. Will meet in and out of church with the goal of connecting younger church members to each other.
Group ideas:
group volunteer activities as well as social activities outside of church. Also can do discussion groups or other activities depending on what the group is interested in.
Interested individuals can email Kellie with any questions or to express interest.
|
|
Parent Group
– potlucks and family fun!
|
|
DayTimers
11:00 to 1:00 on November 14th
1st UU DAYTIMERS group was formed through the merger of the "Fifty's Plus" and the "Women's Alliance" in 2007. Their membership gathers each month in the President's Hall from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The open door format offers a variety of programs, social discussions, and the enjoyment of good food. Bring your favorite potluck dish and join us on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.
Newcomers welcome! Contact
Pat Vaughn
|
|
Spiritual Practice Groups
|
|
Antiracism Group
2nd Sundays 12:30 pm
must take Living the Pledge before joining
Tai Chi
Mondays 6:30-7:30 pm
UU Christian Fellowship
1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm
Humanism in Practice
3rd Wednesdays at 2:00 pm
A small group to explore how you live your
UU Humanist values in todays world.
Contact
Mariah Travis
DOGWOOD SPIRIT CIRCLE
First and Third Sundays 10-10:45 in the library
Contact
Michele Vogt
for more information.
***NEW*** DSC is OFFERING
EARTH CENTERED SPIRITUALITY/PAGAN CLASSES
see above
Vespers Contemplative Service
Wednesdays 6:00-6:30 pm
July-Aug theme is Renewal
UU Zen Group
Sitting and Walking Meditation
Thursdays 7:00 pm
Yoga with Jodi
Dances of Universal Peace
2nd Saturdays 7:30 pm
(no meetings in July and August).
RVA Western Mystery
School Study Group
3rd Thursday of each month 6:30 pm
Our meetings will be part lecture and part experiential,
using guided meditation and chanting.
No prior experience is necessary, we welcome new comers!
Greater Richmond Humanist Group
Meets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month
|
|
Potluck Reception after the Ordination!
Please bring salad, a vegetable, other side dish, or dessert [finger food style bars and cookies] to share.
HELP NEEDED
Volunteers needed for set up and clean up. Contact
Shelly Thompson
or sign up at the front desk.
|
|
PLEASE JOIN US FOR SAMHAIN,
THE CELTIC NEW YEAR
Saturday October 27, 2018
6pm — 8pm
Presented by the DOGWOOD SPIRIT CIRCLE
An Earth Centered/Pagan Spirituality Group
Gathering and Feasting after the ritual
Please bring a light finger food
to share and a drink
Samhain: pronounced SOW-in
THIS IS THE TIME THAT WE HONOR OUR ANCESTORS. THOSE THAT HAVE GONE BEFORE. AND
AT THIS TIME WE HONOR OURSELVES OF THE LIFE WE HAVE AND THE RENEWAL OF
REFLECTIONS AND MESSAGES FROM OUR LOVED ONES. BRING A PICTURE, SOMETHING OF
SENTIMENT THAT BELONGED TO A LOVED ONE THAT HAS PASSED ON SO THAT WE MAY BLESS
THEM AND HONOR THEM IN RITUAL AND PRAYERS.
|
|
Richmond Pledge to End Racism Workshop
The
Greater Richmond Pledge to End Racism
is a personal pledge based on the Birmingham Pledge "To eliminate racism and prejudice, all over the world, one person at a time." It’s more than that, too, because one person cannot dismantle systemic and institutional racism by themselves. They must do it in concert with other committed people.
The
Greater Richmond Pledge to End Racism
is a community-wide movement, sponsored by First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond, and organized by the interfaith
Greater Richmond Pledge to End Racism Steering Committee,
to address racism in all its forms. Its goal is to develop confidence and competence in identifying and addressing racism wherever it lives.
As part of this workshop, participants will develop a community of support and make a commitment to deepening their work in building a just and equitable Greater Richmond region.
Who is this workshop for?
• For people who have engaged in other anti-racism/multiculturalism training, this workshop is designed to take your understanding and your competency to a deeper level, connecting you with other community activists.
• If you’ve never taken a class about racism, this workshop will challenge you to invest in and deepen your learning, so you can become an active part in solving the problem of systemic racism.
WE INVITE YOU TO JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO END RACISM!
November 3rd and 17th
Location: 1st Unitarian Universalist, 1000 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221
$30 registration fee
(pay what you can – the workshop is open to everyone regardless of ability to pay). This includes the workshop, all materials, snacks, and lunch on the first day.
Participants are asked to commit to being present at ALL SESSIONS and to complete workshop assignments before and between sessions.
|
|
Memorial
***Celebration of Life for Laurel Lonnis October 20th, 2:00 pm
Memorial service at First UU
|
|
Are you available to provide home hospitality to our Sacred Fire guests? Home hospitality volunteers will host attendees who come from too far away to commute. This includes lodging for the nights of October 26th and October 27th and breakfast on the mornings of October 27th and 28th. If you are available, please sign up at the front desk or email Kelli McNeal at
kelli.richmonduu@gmail.com
.
|
|
Pathways 1.0 Fall Sessions
Sunday Nov. 4th
9:00 am-3:30 pm
An Orientation to First UU Richmond
For those feeling that First UU may be your faith"home," you are invited to attend a Pathways session to learn more. This program meets for one day or for two evenings for people new to First UU Richmond. Pathways class gives us the chance to get to know one another. We introduce faith formation, worship and social justice for children, youth and adults, church governance and polity, UU identity and theology, and the many ways to connect with this faith community. Membership is an option for those who feel ready to commit. You need to take this before you join, but you do not have to join when you take it.
To register, email Shelly and please include in your response, your email, best phone number, and the date you want to attend along with the names and contact information for anyone else joining you and any dietary restrictions. You may also register at the welcome desk. You will receive a confirmation email from Shelly. Thank you!
|
|
Mindful of Race will be offered to First UU Members for the $25.00 rate courtesy of Chrysalis
|
|
It's Time for the
Annual Almost Anything Goes Auction
at the UU Church in Glen Allen
Saturday, November 10. Doors open at 5 pm
Unitarian Universalist Community Church
11105 Cauthorne Road Glen Allen VA 23059
It is a fun-filled evening full of food, fellowship and finds!
Free childcare is available!
|
|
All FUU congregants are invited to the
RISC Community Problem Assembly
October 29.
This past week the Team Leaders from the 22 RISC Congregations met to decide, based on the hundreds of conversations at the many House Meetings that took place in the past month, on the most important three issues that will be brought to the Community Problem Assembly where YOU will all vote to decide on the next issue, the new issue that RISC will take on to bring justice to the RVA community.
The three issues:
Transportation (we hear stories about regional transportation without a vehicle, bus schedule changes and bus access for seniors)
Housing (we hear stories about access to safe and affordable housing, homelessness, rent prices and evictions)
Racism/Racial Disparity (we hear stories about inequality in education, drug treatment, policing, criminal justice and housing)
BE SURE YOUR CALENDARS ARE MARKED FOR
MONDAY OCTOBER 29, 6:30 PM
AT EBENEZER BAPTIST CHURCH, 216 WEST LEIGH STREET.
|
|
Help Greene School get much-needed school supplies
We will be collecting Box Tops for
Greene School.
Go to the website
Look for the box and a list of production the social justice table or contact
Joan Lewis
for more information
|
|
EQUALITY VIRGINIA PRESENTS TWO EVENTS THIS MONTH
TIES 2018 , October 20, 2018 9:00am
Transgender Information & Empowerment Summit
at J. Sargeant Reynolds Community College Parham Road Campus
This annual event brings together trans and gender non-conforming people and allies to build community. It is a day long event with key note address, workshops and other activities. The event is
FREE
.
First UU LGBTQ & Allies
group would love to have interested First UU members attend.
As a member of our Welcoming Faith Community, Equality Virginia would like to invite your congregation to our
“Ask a Trans Person” Film Screening and Panel Discussion
on Wednesday, October 24
th
, from 6:30-8pm at the Swift Creek Mill Theatre
(17401 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Colonial Heights, Virginia 23834). There will also be a community reception starting at 5:30pm with light refreshments.
Panelists will share their experiences based on questions from the audience. Storytelling is an opportunity to connect directly and powerfully – we hope to illuminate the ways in which our paths all connect. We are hoping the event will be an engaging and welcoming space for folks who want to learn more about the transgender community and hopefully get involved in the fight for LGBT nondiscrimination protections. You can register for the event here, and please encourage folks to do the same. If you would like, we also have a flyer (attached) that you can use to spread the word about this important event to the wider community.
GO HERE TO REGISTER
|
|
In Richmond Sunday Oct 28th
First UU'ers will be there 3:00 pm
at the Maggie Walker Statue
Plaza at Broad and Adams St. Richmond
|
|
CALLING ALL GROUPS! Simple Supper Needs YOU!
Please participate in providing Radical Hospitality for Community on Wednesdays!
A nourishing evening for body and spirit.
All it takes is picking a date or two during this season, October through May, to prepare and donate Simple Supper. Each supper needs six to eight people to prepare, set up, serve and clean up.
Wednesday evening provides
the intimacy of Vespers from 6:00 to 6:30
the teamwork of providing and fellowship of eating Simple Supper from 6:30 to 7:10
the class opportunity with our various ministers from 7:15 to 8:30.
The sign-up has some instructions and you have access to it here:
http://richmonduu.ivolunteer.com/#5
The calendar is all set through October at this time. Help us fill in the next few months!
One way to more comfortable with what happens at Simple Supper is to come and eat supper with us. Another way is to shadow any group providing supper ahead of your time. Please contact Rick Carr to set up a 90-minutes class to learn about the machinery in the kitchen.
Rick
is a great teacher. or 804-349-5303 (voice/text)
Please ask your group to consider providing one or two Simple Suppers this season. If you feel your group is too small, you may ask friends, spouses or someone in the church you want to get to know to join with you for a Simple Supper.
Darlene Dragavon, Simple Supper Coordinator
804-562-2175
|
|
Sunday Ushers and Visitors Table Welcomers
are Needed!
Are You Willing to Serve?
Choose a Sunday and a service, (9 am or 11 am) and come receive training with an experienced hospitality person. Plan to arrive 20 mins before service starts. Shadow and assist to learn the ropes and then commit to serve one service on one Sunday per month. That's all there is to it. Help us maintain our Radical Hospitality and Welcome!
Serve the church and make some friends!
|
|
Miss a sermon? Listen now on:
|
|
Need to know more about events?
|
|
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond | 804-355-0777
communications@richmonduu.org | www.richmonduu.org
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
