We GROW in search of wisdom,
we CARE in support of community, we ACT in service of justice.
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WELCOME
All are invited to join us for services!
May's theme - Persistence
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The monthly packet is located by clicking the button below.
Your group leader can share the password with you!
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The recent RISC Nehemiah Action Assembly!
(photo credit: Steve Salzberg)
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Your "MONTHLY INFO DROP" contains: the theme, blog updates, monthly care team information, and bookkeeper news like share the plate.
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Pledge Time !
We are asking all friends and members to consider increasing your pledge by $10, $25 or $40 a month.
With your increase we can staff our Membership and Stewardship needs. Your increased giving will allow us to pay $15/hour minimums and fair compensation to all staff. We can fund programs that support and develop congregation leaders. We can support robust programs for youth and adults.
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First UU Leadership Meeting
Saturday, May 18th
9:00am - 11:00am
Calendaring will be on the agenda, among other items!
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Also Meeting:
Dances of Universal Peace
Saturday, May 18th
7:30-9:30pm
President's Hall
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This Sunday at First UU: May 19th
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Sunday Services at
9:00 am and 11:00 am
coffee hour
10:00 am-11:00 am
Sermon by Rev. Jeanne Pupke,
Senior Minister &
Desiree Woodson, Church Administrator
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"The Dust of Persistence"
We learn about persistence generation to generation in families and in community. Rev. Jeanne and our church administrator share reflections on what persists in both.
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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.
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Religious Education Classes
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PreK-K
: Children hear the story Stone Soup. Through the discussion on table graces, and making a special meal, they learn
the value of blessings
in our lives.
Gr. 1-2
:
Kindness and Altruism
in the web of life. Children hear accounts of animals assisting humans in times of need.
Gr. 3-4
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Love
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articipants explore why it may sound simple and desirable to love, or to act from love;
and
can actually be very hard. Compassion as the goal of every major religion is emphasized.
Gr. 5-6: Imagination
: Imagination is critical in creating a world as it
could
be rather than as it is. It is a valued quality in bringing a more just world into reality.
Class Meeting 11-12:15
Gr. 7-8
: Students will finish developing their personal credos to present to family and classmates.
Class Meeting 10:45-1:15
Gr. 9-12
: Students will hold their final class and celebration before summer break. Activities include a short time of meditation, an outdoor adventure to Byrd park, and a pizza party.
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The children's activity box for those attending worship will now be located outside the Great Hall on the right side of the lobby.
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Summer Religious Education
A Joyful Path and Sunshine Yoga!
June 16-Aug. 25
Summer Classes for PreK - Gr. 5 begin June 16, but teacher sign-ups start NOW!
Visit the information table in the Lobby. Sign up for you and your child to participate in this fun
summer RE experience. The summer program functions as a collective co-operative, so your participation is critical. Contact
Rhonda@richmonduu.org
for questions.
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GROUPS MEETING MONDAY 5/20 - TUESDAY 5/21
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Giving Tree SGM
Monday, May 20th
6:00-7:30pm
Conference Room
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One Voice Chorus Rehearsal
Monday, May 20th
6:00 - 9:30pm
Great Hall
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Tai Chi
Every Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm
Libby Hill Park
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Sycamores
Monday, May 20th
6:30-8:00pm
Library
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Men's Group II
Monday, May 20th
6:30-8:00pm
Alcove B
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First UU Presents
Monday, May 20th
6:30-8:30pm
President's Hall
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Rev. Jeanne speaking at CVUU.
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Petitpoint Group
Tuesday, May 21st
10:00am - 12:00pm
Library
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Oasis Group
Tuesday, May 21st
1:00-3:00pm
Library
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ESL with Abbie
Tuesday, May 21st
2:00-4:00pm
Lower Level: Middle
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Yoga with Jodi
Tuesday, May 21st
5:15-6:15pm
President's Hall
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First UU Christian Fellowship
Tuesday, May 21st
5:30-7:00pm
Library
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Gallery Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 21st
6:00-7:00pm
Conference Room
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Ewe Ewe Knitters
Tuesday, May 21st
6:30-8:00pm
Nursery
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Kabalah
Tuesday, May 21st
6:30-8:30pm
Alcove B
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Gallery Jurying
Tuesday, May 21st
7:00-9:00pm
President's Hall
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Vespers
6:00 pm-6:30 pm
Vespers is an intimate, contemplative, and conversational half-hour service.
MEETS IN THE GREAT HALL
Simple Supper
6:30 pm
Come enjoy good food and fellowship. Soup salad and bread are typical fare.
MEETS IN THE LOWER LEVEL
Ministers Present
7:15 pm -8:30 pm
MEETS IN THE LIBRARY or PRESIDENT'S HALL
May classes will be lead by Rev. Jeanne, on the topic of "Church Leadership, Life Leadership"
Leadership can seem risky, demanding and yet, necessary? Why. Does it have to be? We may think leadership is different that daily life or even optional but it may not be. Rev. Jeanne will lead us in our examination of what makes good leadership in our congregation and in life. Hoping you can plan to attend all sessions but come to those you can.
Look for details about Wednesday Night programs in our Tuesday evening UPDATE newsletter!
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ALSO MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, MAY 22ND
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Protest Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 15th
6:30 - 7:15pm
Great Hall
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UU Singers Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, May 15th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Great Hall
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New to UU? Check out some of our small groups at the button here!
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GROUPS MEETING THURSDAY 5/23 - FRIDAY 5/24
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UU Zen Group
Sitting and Walking Meditation
Every Thursday at 6:30pm <-- NEW TIME!
Nursery
We are a small drop-in group. We meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm (beginning
June 6) for meditation including Zen-style sitting meditation, walking meditation, chanting, and discussion.
Our Thursday meetings go something like this:
6:15 First-time visitors orientation & set-up
6:30 Zazen (sitting meditation) – 20 minutes
6:50 Kinhin (walking meditation) – 10 minutes
7:00 Zazen (sitting meditation) – 15 minutes
7:15 Chanting or short reading
7:20 Discussion, tea, socializing and announcements until about 7:45
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First UU Presents Rehearsal
Thursday, May 23rd
9:30am-12:00pm
Great Hall
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ESL: Abbie
Friday, May 24th
10:00am - 12:00pm
Lower Level: Middle
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First UU Presents Rehearsal
Friday, May 24th
1:00-3:00pm
Great Hall
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ESL: Abbie
Friday, May 17th
3:00 - 5:00pm
Lower Level: Middle
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New to UU? Check out some of our small groups at the button here!
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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES &
SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK
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Chimborazo Community Housewarming: Open House at Masjid Bilal
Sunday, May 26th
5:00-7:00pm
Masjid Bilal
400 Chimborazo Blvd.
RVA 23223
www.masjidbilal.org
No reservation required!
Do drop in!
Call Greg Abul-Salaam at 804-370-8207
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RVA Voices from the Holy Land: "On the Side of the Road"
Sunday, June 9th
2:00-4:30pm
First UU in the Great Hall
Former West Bank settler Lia Tarachansky looks at Israelis’ collective amnesia of the fateful events of 1948 when the state of Israel was born and most of the Palestinians became refugees.
She follows the transformation of Israeli veterans trying to uncover their denial of the war that changed the region forever. Tarachansky then turns the camera on herself and travels back to her settlement where that historical erasure gave birth to a new generation, blind and isolated from its surroundings.
Q&A discussion following the film screening moderated by Dr. Michael Fischbach, Professor of History, Randolph Macon College, and author of “Black Power and Palestine: Transnational Countries of Color”
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SUUSI Registration is now open!!
If you have been searching for a fun summer UU get away, consider coming to SUUSI this year. SUUSI (Southeast UU Summer Institute) is the third week in July at Western Carolina University.
Registration is open now through June 23. You can register in person at SUUSI after June 23, but it is easier to register ahead of time. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm the SUUSI Newcomer Coordinator! We have plenty of other SUUSI people at church too!
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Check us out on social media!
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First Unitarian Universalist Church of Richmond | 804-355-0777
communications@richmonduu.org | www.richmonduu.org
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