We join together to encourage spiritual growth,
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
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Sunday, June 23
10:30 a.m. One Sunday Service for Summer
"Plot Twist: Our Lives are Stories that We Get to Write
"
Scot Hull
with Karen Butler as liturgist and special music by Julia Jones
Spread the word & Invite a Friend!
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Our lives are stories that we get to write. If you know of a friend, family member, or colleague who may find this topic to be of interest, invite them to join you at UUCF on Sunday, June 23 when Scot Hull will be preaching on “Plot Twist!” Karen Butler will be the liturgist with special music by Nick Int Veldt and Julia Jones.
Friendly Forum:
9:30 a.m. (Room 113) "Writing for Children: Terms, Tips, & Tears" with Mary Bowman-Kruhm
Art Show Closing & Reception!!
“Homewood Artistry,” our June art show at the Blanche Ames Gallery will close this Sunday, June 2,3 but with a different twist!
There will be a reception for these talented artists from 11:30 to 1:00 this Sunday.
Please be sure to finalize your purchase from the show before you leave on Sunday.
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Attention UU Summer Camp Counselors and Counselors in training:
We will have a meeting after the Service this Sunday, June 23rd from 11:30-12:15pm in room 123 to go over the plan for UU Summer Camp and what your roles and responsibilities will be. See you then!
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UUA General Assembly is LIVE STREAMING many events FREE this week/weekend
! Watch them live or after the fact. For more information: click
here
.
Or go directly to the GA Live Stream:
uua.org/ga/off-site/2019
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This Week's Activities at UUCF:
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UUCF Bridge Club:
Thursday, June 20, 12:00 p.m. (Room 124).
Pot Luck and Bridge Evening, Saturday, June 22nd: 5:30 p.m. Home of Maggi Hays.
Anyone interested in playing bridge and having a pot luck dinner on Saturday, June 22nd with some really fun people? There is no need for master's points or a requirement to be a good player, just a desire to play some cards and have some fun. Please contact Maggi Hays
at
maggihays@msn.com
, Janice Schlepp at
janice.schlepp@gmail.com
or Jane Ladner at
ladnerjane@gmail.com
to let us know you are coming!
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Frederick CUUPS Litha Ritual: Saturday, June 22, 7:45 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Join Frederick CUUPS for an open, family-friendly Litha Ritual! On the longest day of the year, with the Sun at its highest point in the sky, Pagans rejoice in the Sun's life-giving warmth and ability to make things grow. We will share a Litha celebration (led by Lora & Ashley). Snack/dessert potluck to follow, please clearly LABEL any offerings with the ingredients included.
Daytime Events Next Week are Canceled NEXT WEEK
f
or our First
UUCF Summer Camp
! Everything will be back the week of July 1st.
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UUCF Members & Friends Art Show Opens July 7!
Application forms for our July 7th congregational Art Show, “Artists In Residence,” are available in the red folder on the gallery shelf, across from room 113-115, or
ONLINE
. Each artist can contribute up to two pieces, wired for hanging on the Gallery walls, at least one of which must be for sale. The Application form contains clear instructions on how to participate in this annual UUCF Art Show. To submit an Application on line, click here. The first page contains instructions; please retain the first page for your information. Fill out the second page and return it to the folder on the gallery shelf across from room 113-115, or return it electronically. Appropriate art work includes original paintings, drawings, collages, photographs, fiber and ceramic pieces suitable for hanging. Art intake will occur on Wednesday, the 26th from 6:00 to 8:00pm and on Sunday, June 30 from 11:30 to 1:00 pm in room 113/115.
If you wish to sell a craft at the Opening Reception (note cards, jewelry, pottery, unframed photos, etc.), please fill out and submit page 2, as directed above. Please note that space is limited to four vendors.
We're counting on all of you to make this an exciting and beautiful exhibit. Invite your neighbors and friends to see your work and enjoy refreshments will all of us. See you in the Gallery!
Minister’s Sabbatical:
Rev. Carl began serving as our minister in 2012, so this summer marks his 7th anniversary with UUCF. Following the recommended best practice of taking "shorter, but more frequent” sabbaticals, he was on “sabbatical, part one” for three months last summer and will be on “sabbatical, part two” this summer (Saturday, June 8 - Friday, August 30). The practice of sabbatical provides in an intentional time of renewal, rejuvenation, and learning to help make longer-term ministry healthier and more sustainable for both the minister and congregation. We are fortunate to have a deep bench of qualified, experienced members of UUCF who can preach while Rev. Carl is away. Our equally deep bench of excellent musicians means that we anticipate having high quality Sunday Services again this summer. Bob Clegg (
bclegg729@gmail.com
) will again serve as Summer Pastoral Care Coordinator. If a member of the congregation becomes gravely ill or dies, Rev. Carl anticipates being available with the exception of two 10-day periods when he will be out of town. For more details, visit
frederickuu.org/sabbatical
.
Serve Meals at Asbury:
Asbury United Methodist (101 West All Saints St.) is one of the oldest African-American churches in Frederick with roots dating back to 1818. They have asked for our help to serve free meals (spending no more than ~$50) on 2nd Tuesdays to people in need with the goal of connecting recipients with various different community service agencies. For details or to sign-up, visit
frederickuu.org/asburymeals
.
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UUCF Summer Camp Requests Donations for Heartly House
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On Tuesday, June 25, our campers will be making "Blessing Bags" for
Heartly House
, a local non-profit that provides comprehensive services for victims and survivors of domestic violence, as part of our learning that day on what it means to "Care for Humans."
If you are able to provide items for the bags, please do!
On Sunday, there will a bin in the atrium labeled "UU Summer Camp--Heartly House." The box will stay there through Tuesday morning, so feel free to drop off on Monday as well. (Or leave them outside the front door if you come by at a time when the building is locked.) Thank you for helping our kids understand the importance of helping a neighbor in need!
Donations of the following are needed for Heartly House clients
(bolded items are in highest demand)
:
- Hand soap in pump bottles
- Disinfecting wipes
- Dishwasher detergent pods
- HE laundry detergent pods
- Ponytail holders
- African American hair products (Cantu brand shampoo, conditioner, oil)
- Coffee (instant and K-cups)
- Over the counter adult & children's medicine including cold, flu, allergy, pain, stomach
- Women's razors and shave cream
- Fragrance-free body lotion
- Hairbrushes
- Neosporin
- Tea (bags and K cups)
- Reusable grocery tote bags
- Journals
- Appointment Books
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Pot Luck and Bridge Evening, Saturday, June 22nd: 5:30 p.m. Home of Maggi Hays.
Anyone interested in playing bridge and having a pot luck dinner on Saturday, June 22nd with some really fun people? There is no need for master's points or a requirement to be a good player, just a desire to play some cards and have some fun. Please contact Maggi Hays
at
maggihays@msn.com
, Janice Schlepp at
janice.schlepp@gmail.com
or Jane Ladner at
ladnerjane@gmail.com
to let us know you are coming!
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Frederick CUUPS Litha Ritual: Saturday, June 22, 7:45 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Join Frederick CUUPS for an open, family-friendly Litha Ritual! On the longest day of the year, with the Sun at its highest point in the sky, Pagans rejoice in the Sun's life-giving warmth and ability to make things grow. We will share a Litha celebration (led by Lora & Ashley). Snack/dessert potluck to follow, please clearly LABEL any offerings with the ingredients included.
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ART SHOW CLOSING!!
“Homewood Artistry,” our June art show at the Blanche Ames Gallery will close Sunday, June 23 but with a different twist!
There will be a reception for these talented artists from 11:30 to 1:00 that Sunday.
Please be sure to finalize your purchase from the show before you leave on Sunday.
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The Well: A Family-Friendly Retreat Tending the Wounds of Racism
July 24-27
Saco, Maine
What is the Well?
The Well is an intentional gathering space of spiritual healing for individuals and families who are directly impacted by racism. It is a culturally proud, welcoming and unapologetic space that centers the experiences and expressions of communities of color.
The Well is a life-giving retreat.
Just like a communal well in ancient times, we gather at the Well, share wisdom and learn from each other, talk about things that matter, and fill our vessels with resources that sustain us.
As
a rare multi-generational opportunity
for children, youth, and adults, programming of the Well explores our spiritual paths, including rites of passage that bear witness to our experiences. There will be food, music, sports, history, arts, and bodywork that nurtures our souls, and worship, rituals and networking that uplift our spirits.
Who can attend the Well?
The Well welcomes those who are directly impacted by racism: families and individuals of color, as well as white families raising children of color, and multiracial families. Although you do not have to be a UU to attend, we ask participants to resonate with the Unitarian Universalist values of equity, justice, inclusion, and compassion.
We recognize that the imperfect and complex ways we talk about our racial identities is how “racism” continues to cause spiritual harm. The Well hopes to be a mediating space of guidance, support and reconciliation for those who experience the sting of racism in their everyday lives.
Historically, that list refers to those who have experienced social and structural oppression: African Americans/Blacks, Caribbean people, Asian/Pacific Islanders, Middle Easterners, Latin America/Latinx, Indigenous peoples across the Americas, and mixed-race people.
Download the flyer
here
.
Frequently Asked Questions
here
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Better Together Networkpalooza, Sunday, September 29
th
,
2-5 pm at River Road UU.
Have you ever longed for a chance to talk with UUs from other congregations who are doing the same work you are? Do you find yourself at workshops just wishing you could pick the brains of all the other worship leaders/justice seekers/treasurers/Board presidents/membership teams in the room? Are you interested in an opportunity to enhance your work in your congregation by learning what others are doing in theirs?
At last, a time to treat yourself to dedicated time to talk to others who are helping their congregations the same way you’re helping yours: a Networkpalooza! Join with all sorts of leaders from all over the region for this opportunity to connect and learn from each other. Hear what they’re doing well, what they’re struggling with, and what resources they’ve been using, and share all your great stuff, too.
How does it work? We’ll run two sessions of networking time. Pick a first and second choice for
both
sessions. (If you can’t attend one or the other, that’s okay - make choices for the one you’ll attend.) Closer to the date, we’ll pick the most populated sessions and let you know where to go. There will be something for everyone!
This event is free of charge. Light snacks will be provided. Child care available.
Session Choices:
- Board Members
- Worship
- Religious Education
- Membership
- Pastoral Care
- Buildings and Grounds
- Finance/Treasurers
- Stewardship
- Justice
- Aesthetics
- Right Relations
- Staff: Clergy, Religious Educators, Musicians, Admins, more
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