We join together to encourage spiritual growth,
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
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Sunday, April 21
9:30am & 11:30am
"Resurrecting Easter”
-The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg
with special music by our UUCF Choir and Nick Int Veldt
and Intern Minister, Megan Mathieson as Liturgist
Spread the word & Invite a Friend!
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For Sunday, April 21, Rev. Carl will preach about “Resurrecting Easter” from a 21st-century, UU perspective. If you have a friend, family, member or colleague who may be particularly interested in this topic then invite them to join you at UUCF. (Special Music by the UUCF Choir, including the Hallelujah Chorus!) Our Intern Minister Megan Mathieson will be the liturgist. (Arrive a few minutes early if you can, the Prelude often starts a few minutes before the service start times.)
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Split-plate Sunday:
April’s Split-plate recipient is the
Centro Hispano de Frederick
. Their mission is “
To inform, refer, and educated the limited English proficient residents of Frederick County in order to promote full participation in the community.”
Your generosity will help our immigrant community more fully join in all that Frederick has to offer.
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Spring Labyrinth Cleanup:
Thursday, April 18, 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Please bring garden tools to help clear off and tidy the labyrinth courtyard. The best tool for clearing the bricks is a string trimmer - please bring one if you have it.
Full-moon Labyrinth Walk:
Friday, April 19, 7:30 p.m.(Chapel) Come enjoy the beauty and peace of the Labyrinth by the light of the full moon! During the cooler part of the year, we take our Labyrinth practice indoors. We'll be rolling out a beautiful Classical pattern canvas Labyrinth in the Chapel of the UUCF. The labyrinth will be illuminated from 7:30 pm till 9:30 pm. Everyone is welcome. The Labyrinth is very sensitive to soot and moisture, so please either plan to go barefoot or bring socks or clean slippers to wear while walking.
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
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Diabetes UNDONE:
Saturday, April 20, 9:30 a.m. (Room 124)
Celebration of Life for Peggy Ripper:
Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m. (Chapel)
UUCF Coffeehouse and Open Mic: Saturday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. (Sanctuary)
Please join us. This is the perfect opportunity to share your talents with an appreciative crowd! Everyone gets a chance to do two or three pieces and if there's time at the end, one or two more!! Hope to see you there! Of course, if you aren't up to taking the stage, every performer LOVES an audience! Feel free to bring snacks or even dinner. As always, BYOB! This event is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information, email
UUCFCoffeehouse@gmail.com
or check out our Facebook page
www.facebook.com/UUCFCoffeehouse
The UUCF Open Mic is every 3rd Saturday of the month, September - June (with some exceptions -Please check each month!).
Black Mirror
Class with Rev. Carl:
Tuesdays thru May 21, 7:00 p.m. (Room 113)
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Split-Plate Nominations:
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
next
Sunday, April 28.
Interfaith Passover Seder
: Saturday, April 27, 5-8pm at Calvary United Methodist (131 West 2nd St., Frederick). Suggested Donation of $15 through Eventbrite at
frederickuu.org/seder
. (Limited to 150 participants.) Sponsored by Kol Ami, UUCF, Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ, and Calvary United Methodist.
UUCF’s
Leadership Development Team
(formerly known as the Nominating Committee) is seeking members interested in serving on the Board of Trustees, Endowment Committee, and Leadership Development Team for 2019-2021. Please contact a Team member (Betsy Bainbridge, Bob Clegg, Scarlet Fannin, Phyllis Liddell, or Carol Topchik) if you are interested in serving in one of these capacities.
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Religious Education News
The April RE Newsletter is available
here
for all the latest news!
Child Dedication:
Each year we set aside a special time during a Sunday service to welcome children new to the congregation. The next opportunity is Sunday, May 19, 2019. If you have an infant or child that you would like to participate, please email Rev. Carl (
minister@FrederickUU.org
) by Sunday, May 12. More information is at
frederickuu.org/ChildDedication
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Joys and Sorrows
This Saturday, April 20, 2:00 p.m.
Reception & Visitation for Peggy Ripper (Bobbi Mead's mother)
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(Chapel)
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Suggestions from our Dismantling Racism Team (DRT) for April Racial Justice Activities
From Friendly Forum this Sunday, to documentaries you can stream on TV, to local music and other events to join in with your family, there's a lot happening this month around the subject of Racial Justice. Download the list
here
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On Wednesday, May 1, from 6:30 - 8 pm, the
Climate Change Working Group of Frederick County
will co-sponsor a Green Policy Forum for attendees to question elected officials about what they are doing to promote sustainability, especially policies and practices that address the urgency of climate change. The forum will be held in Rosenstock Hall at Hood College, as part of the
Hood College’s Green Neighbor Festival
. County Executive Jan Gardner, Council Member Kai Hagen, Emmitsburg Mayor Don Briggs, Myersville Mayor Wayne Creadick, and City of Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor will be on stage and are invited to join guests for networking from 5:30-6:30. Click the link for more information and a campus map. Questions? Contact Karen Russell
climatechange@frederickuu.org
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Spring is Here! Here's What's Happening in April:
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We have a new art show, classes, concerts, full-moon labyrinth walks, community as well as other events, click the link below to see what's going on at UUCF in April. (And, we've begun adding some events planned for May!)
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