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This Sunday, December 9, 2018
9:15 and 11:00 am
“Season of Mysteries - Holiday Music Service”
Join in the fun by wearing your most festive holiday sweater, socks, hat, or other apparel!
Enjoy the UUCW Adult Choir and our Multigenerational Choir as we touch on ancient and joyful themes with glorious music and readings.

Featuring Jennifer Nicolosi, Lead Music Director; and Ruben Piirainen, Music Director; with the Rev. Suzelle Lynch and Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson, Intern Minister
CHURCH LIFE
Bring a Friend
This Sunday!

December 9 at 9:15 or 11:00 am
Love Knows No Borders:
A Moral Call for Migrant Justice

Join Rev. Suzelle on the Jericho Walk
to show your support for
Border Communities and those
seeking Sanctuary.

Jericho Walk
Monday, Dec 10, at 10:00 am
The U.S. Immigration Office
310 E Knapp St, Milwaukee
"Calling Back the Sun -
A Winter Solstice Ritual"

Friday Night, December 21
7:00 pm

Featuring the Solstice Singers, and EarthSpirit Team and Dancers
Holiday Music Opportunities

Singers Needed
for upcoming holiday services:
Solstice Singers - December 21
Christmas Eve Choir -
December 24
UUCW Nominating Committee
Seeking Candidates

Serve your congregation,
make new friends,
and use your leadership skills.
Lay Pastoral Care Team Here to Help During Holiday Season

Offering confidential and compassionate support during stressful times.
FELLOWSHIP & LEARNING
Meditation with Handpan Music

Join us for an evening of meditation accompanied by the resonant songs of Harmonic Tonic, a seven-member handpan ensemble.

Saturday, Dec. 15 at 7:00 pm
Family Movie and Potluck

An exploration of the life, lessons, and legacy of iconic children's television host,
Fred Rogers.

Saturday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 pm
Wisdom and Whimsy will discuss Heritage - Ancestry and Lineage

Wednesday, December 12
Chair Pilates at 11:30 am
Topic Discussion at 12:00 pm

Bring a bag lunch!
The Women’s Book Group will be picking new books for 2019

Bring your suggestions
to the next meeting
Wednesday, Dec. 12 at 7:00 pm

New members are always welcome.
Great Books Group
is discussing
Because I Am Furniture

It is the story of how a teenager gains confidence in herself and the courage to stand up to her father.

Monday, Dec. 10 at 10:00 am  
Q Youth Group is a social group for LGBTQI+ youth ages 13-18.
It offers a safe space for
LGBTQI+ teens to have fun!

Join Us!
Friday, December 14 at 6:00 pm
Parents are welcome to attend.
Piecemakers’ Meeting
and Holiday Party

Saturday, December 15
Fabric Exchange at UUCW at 9:30 am

Holiday Brunch at 11:00 am
First Watch Restaurant
17550 W Bluemound Rd, Brookfield
LIVING OUR VALUES
CommUUnity Connections invites you to join
their team of volunteers.

The CommUUnity Connections Team provides a helping hand or tangible support to members of the church community in times of need.

Recycle Your Non-working Holiday Lights Strings

Bring your broken light strings to church to be recycled!

Place lights in the labeled barrel in the church foyer.
Holidays can be one of the most challenging times of the year
for children and families in need.

Your donations support the
FOOD Pantry of Waukesha County
December Split the Plate Supports Meta House

Meta House ends the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families.
Photo of the Week
Rev. Suzelle, Ali, Helen, Tina, Rocky, Marsha, Chelsea, Gracie were among a group of 15 who participated in the letter-writing event hosted by Black & Pink MKE. Holiday notes were written to incarcerated LGBTQ+ people. The Holiday Giving Tree in UUCW's church foyer is currently accepting donations of pens, postage stamps, stationery, and note cards for Black & Pink MKE.
Next Sunday, December 16, 2018
9:15 and 11:00 am
At the Roots of Mystery, There Lies History
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch
and the Kaleidoscope Band
 
What's really at the bottom of all the holiday hoopla? Is December 25 really the birthdate of Jesus? Did 19th century Unitarians and Universalists influence how we celebrate Christmas? Come hear these answers and more.
UUCW also publishes a monthly newsletter, called the West Wind, which has more in-depth articles and announcements.

Download the December edition
or previous editions.
Come  as  you   are  - leave inspired!