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This 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.
SPECIAL UPCOMING SERVICES
"Calling Back the Sun -
A Winter Solstice Ritual"
Friday Night, December 21
7:00 pm

Featuring the Solstice Singers, and EarthSpirit Team and Dancers
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch and Intern Minister Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson
Monday, December 24

4:00 pm Service
Christmas Choir — Childcare provided!
8:00 pm Service
Special Music from Choral Scholars
CHURCH LIFE
Selfies with Santa at UUCW!
Come on over to take a free "selfie"
with our amazing Santa!

He'll be in the Community Room on Sunday, December 16 after both services — adults, teens, kids from UUCW & beyond — all are welcome!
Guest at Your Table
Donation boxes and envelopes will be collected this Sunday,
D ecember 16 during services.

Help the UUSC advance environmental justice, defend civil liberties, and preserve the rights of people in times of humanitarian crisis.
Make a Year-End Gift
Because UUCW Makes a Difference!

Help UUCW offer spiritual support and inspire action for the greater good.
Online Giving at UUCW is Here!

Our Stewardship Team
is proud to announce
Online Giving and Text2Give at UUCW.

This Sunday, December 16, Stewardship Team members will be in the Community Room after both services to provide instructions and more information.
New to UU? Take the Orientation!
Sundays, Jan. 6 & 20 - 12:30 pm

Do you think that you might want to become an official member, but have questions? If so, the UU Orientation is for you! Rev. Suzelle Lynch and Community Builder Brianna Kocis Laux will lead this informative two-part class after second services in January. 
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
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
Another busy Wednesday evening at UUCW! Thanks to all the folks who make UU Church West a special place. Clockwise from upper left: Nominating Committee, Kaleidoscope Band Practice, Women's Book Discussion Group, and Build 2020 Task Force.
Next Sunday, December 23, 2018
10:00 am ONLY
“ Dark of Winter: Blessings and Perspectives ”
With Rev. Suzelle Lynch
 
In our culture, darkness is viewed as something unpleasant - something frightening. This morning we shift our lens to see darkness in a different way.

Music from UUCW student
Spencer Harris.
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!