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We join together to encourage spiritual growth,
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
9:30am & 11:30am
"Soaring"
Megan Mathieson, Intern Minister
with Rev. Carl as Liturgist
&special music by Susan TenDyke Holt
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. Chalice Children's Choir (Chapel)
10:30 a.m. Middle Hour Religious Education for All:
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Youth UU Chapel PreK thru 3
rd (Chapel)
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RE 1
st thru 3
rd Grades (Room 123)
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Service Learning Project PreK-3
rd (Room 123)
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Middle School RE (Room 115)
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OWL Grades 4/5 (Room 124)
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Friendly Forum: "Soap Box Sunday" (Room 113)
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RE Youth Group (Room 125)
11:30 a.m. Late Sunday Service (Sanctuary)
Children 3rd-grade & younger sung to "Arts & Exploration" (Room 123)
11:30 p.m. Teen Choir Rehearsal (Chapel)
12:30 p.m. Atheists/Humanists/Agnostics Study Group:
Wesley Hoyt will present and lead
discussion on "Tom Paine, Atheist". All are welcome - you may observe or
participate vigorously. (Room 115)
1:00 p.m. Beginning Pagan Practices (Chapel)
Beginning Pagan Practices
: Sunday, March 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.
 Couch-to-5K with Intern Minister Megan! Join us on June 1st to support the local group Girls on the Run with a 5K walk-or-run! Starting after church on March 24th and running through April and May, Megan invites anyone who is interested to very gently train with her for the 5K. The goal is to be able to WALK 5K by June 1st, so this is beginner-level exercise! We will be walking and very slowly jogging around the UUCF property. Please contact Megan at intern@frederickuu.org if you are interested!
This Week
General Announcements
Inclement Weather Notices:
are posted on our Homepage at
Spring Flowers for Easter Sunday, April 21st:
We are taking donations for Spring flowers to decorate the sanctuary for Easter Sunday, April 21
st
. You can donate lilies, hyacinth, or daffodils ($15 per pot) and they may be in memory or in remembrance of a loved one. Please stop by the Spring Flowers table in the Atrium after both services in March to find out more.
 UUMAC 2019: Fabulous Unitarian Universalist Residential Summer Camp: Sunday, July 7, 2019 through Saturday, July 13, 2019, DeSales University Campus, near Center Valley, PA. Visit the UUMAC website to read all about it. Making summer plans? Join us for a week which is as relaxing or as action-packed as you like. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! This year's theme is Non-Violent Communication, Theme Speaker Rev. LoraKim Joyner. Join us along with Minister of the week. Rev. Pippin Whitaker, in our week of mindful worship and intentional community. Unitarian Universalist Mid Atlantic Community (UUMAC) Early Bird Registration ends April 15th!
Joys and Sorrows
Bobbi Mead's mother,
Peggy Ripper, passed away this week. Condolences may be sent to:
4920 Jefferson Pike, Frederick, MD 21703; (301-788-2583 or email at:
robme@comcast.net
). A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m. (Chapel) at UUCF.
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Religious Education News
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.)
Ongoing Classes and Events
  Hygge
with Sabrina: Friday, March 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
Frederick CUUPS Ostara Ritual: Friday, March 22, 7:45 p.m. (Rooms 113/115, Sanctuary)
Join Frederick CUUPS for an open, family-friendly Ostara Ritual! On the first day of Spring, when day and night are balanced, Pagans honor that balance and seek it within while rejoicing in the stirrings of life in Nature. We will share an Ostara celebration. Potluck to follow, please clearly LABEL any offerings with the ingredients included.
Kundalini Yoga & Meditation (All Levels): Wednesdays, beginning March 6, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Led by Stephanie Lynne. Kundalini
Yoga is known as the yoga of awareness. It is an uncoiling yourself to find your potential. It is described as the sleeping, dormant potential force in the human body. It helps to strengthen the nervous system and bring balance to the body, mind, and soul. It combines physical exercises, meditation, mantra, and breathing techniques that guide the energies of the body and mind.
Kundalini Yoga is an all levels practice and can be as gentle or challenging as the participant wishes. Donations requested of $10 - $20 (shared with UUCF).
Join A Local Peace Walk, Host A Buddhist Monk, Friday April 5: UUCF will again host monks, nuns, and lay people from the New England Peace Pagoda in Leverett, Mass., as the group makes its way to Washington, D.C. on its 18th annual Walk for a New Spring. UUCF's Buddhist Fellowship is planning a community peace walk with the group, and is seeking volunteers to open their homes overnight to these travelers. Here's how you can participate:
- Join the Walk: Meet at 10:30 a.m., April 5, in front of City Hall in downtown Frederick, 101 n. Court Stree in front of City Hall,
- Host a monk, nun, or layperson overnight, April 5. Hosts will pick up their guest from UUCF, late afternoon or early evening on April 5th, provide dinner on Friday, breakfast on Saturday, and drive their guest back to UUCF in the morning. For more information, contact Lynn Wagner wagner4@mac.com, 304-876-7027,
- AARCH Self-Guided Walking Tour: Join the Walking Tour - click here for a map of the tour.
- Walk for a New Spring 2019: https://newenglandpeacepagoda.org/about/; and,
- Washington Post article about the group's longest walk, which lasted a year, tracing the slave trade route along the east coast of the U.S., to the Caribbean and South Africa: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1998/07/14/taking-a-long-walk-on-the-slave-road/014adc58-2cbb-435c-8214-b5721109d53f/?utm_term=.61a6573bf879
UUCF 101: Pathways to Membership Class: Saturday, April 6, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (Room 113) Are you considering membership at UUCF? Join the Membership Committee for a half-day intensive exploration of Unitarian Universalist history and principles, specific information about our own congregation, and discussion of our individual spiritual journeys. Participants will receive a free copy of the UUA booklet Welcome: A Unitarian Universalist Primer. Light refreshments will be provided. Childcare can be provided with one-week's notice to DRE Nichole Hodges-Abbasi (dreuufrederick@gmail.com). Sign up sheet is in the atrium.
 Diabetes UNDONE Workshop (or Heart Disease or Overweight UNDONE). Four 3-hour sessions (Sat. 10am-1pm April 13, 20, 27 & May 11) on the diet and lifestyle factors which cause (and can reverse) these & other chronic diseases. Films, food tasting, wellness talks, support. Deborah Chielli, UUCF member & nurse practitioner is facilitating pro bono. $80 incls. attendee + a supporting family member. Email
dchielli@gmail.com. To Register, visit:
here.
Spring Bike Maintenance Clinic,
Sunday, April 14, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.
Bring your bike(s) and let's get ready for a season of outdoor exploration, exercise and mindful transportation. We'll help you change tubes and replace tires, adjust brakes and shifters, lube chains, and do other light repairs. Even if we can't fix it on the spot, we'll give you some ideas on how to get that bike running smoothly again. Please RVSP ahead of time so we can prepare to Seth and Kevin at
uucfbikes@gmail.com
.
 April Yoga and Meditation Mini-Retreat with Rev. Carl and Irene: Saturday, April 20, 9:00 a.m. $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 or register here.
Black Mirror
: Navigating the Ethics of the Near Future with Rev. Carl
(6 sessions), 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Beginning April 30. (Room 113/115): Black Mirror is The Twilight Zone updated for the twenty-first century. This show examines the unanticipated consequences of new technologies: "the way we live now-and the way we might be living in 10 minutes' time if we're clumsy." Watch & discuss excerpts from six of the best episodes of this award-winning series. Suggested Donation to UUCF: $5/session ("requested, not required"). Sign-up in the atrium or email
minister@frederickuu.org.
Donation Yoga for Beginners: 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.
Daytime Meditation Group:
Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. (Room 115) Facilitated by Alice MacDonald (
Feldenkrais 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.
UU 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
.
Social Action News
 Reading and Book Signing, Thursday, April 4, 2019 of
Marcher, Walker, Pilgrim, a memoir from the Great March for Climate Action,
by Ed Fallon.
On an 8-month walk from LA to DC in 2014, dozens of marchers became a mobile village,
sounding the alarm about the climate crisis.
Through humor and candid introspection, Ed shares how the experience brought into
focus his lifelong search for love and meaning, even as intense, interpersonal dramas
threatened to tear the March community apart.
Books available for purchase at the event or online at
boldiowa.com.
All proceeds support continued climate action.
Split-Plate Nominations for Next Fiscal Year Are Open:
Use our online form (
frederickuu.org/splitplate
) to nominate a deserving non-profit organization for consideration as a split-plate recipient (half of UUCF's offering plate donations on a Sunday). Deadline is Sunday, April 28.
In the Atrium this Sunday: Trees for Tomorrow
Community News
UUA GA Registration Opens March 1st!
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Have an Event or Notice to Announce?
Use
frederickuu.org/announce to submit contributions for the Order of Service or Midweek Email (both due by Wednesdays at Noon) as well as for posting on the
frederickuu.org website as a separate webpage.
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