We join together to encourage spiritual growth,
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
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This Sunday, October 17
9:00 a.m. UU Buddhist Fellowship Group
Meditation & Discussion (Zoom)
10:30 a.m. Sunday Service:
both "in-person" (masks required inside) & "online" available
"On the Frontlines of Climate Justice"
- Special Guest Brooke Harper,
the Maryland State Director for the Energy Foundation, which works to build a healthy, safe, equitable economy powered by clean energy.
with Rev. Carl, Jen Raffensperger, and Barb Trader as liturgists
Special Music by Nick Int Veldt and Steve Buckingham
Please spread the word
to anyone you know who may be interested.
11:45 a.m. Friendly Forum:
Maryland Campaign for Environmental Human Rights
(Room 113 & Zoom):
3:00 p.m. Atheists/Humanists/Agnostics (AHA) Discussion Group:
(Zoom): https://zoom.us/j/93687418527?pwd=RlBNZ2dZQ3JXcW1Gc3ZFcVNIRzExZz09
Check our homepage for
the next 7 days of online opportunities:
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Join us as we ordain UUCF's former Intern as a UU minister!
Sunday, October 17
4:00 p.m.
Zoom only
(Zoom link coming soon.)
To leave a memory for Jen, visit here. |
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This Sunday, October 17
PreK-K (ages 2 and ½-5 years)
Stay and Play Outdoors! Meet at the upper playground with parents AFTER the service and enjoy being in community together! Childcare will not be provided, so kindly stay with your child.
1st-5th Grade
Circle time, nature walk on the grounds and playground time DURING the service after the Story for All Ages. Parents should meet their children on the front playground no later than 11:45am.
Middle School Youth Group (grades 6-8)
In-person meeting after the service until 12:15pm in the chapel.
High School Youth Group (grades 9-12)
Online Meetup at 12:30pm-1:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8484584661?pwd=OGlNL1VlTTlQVlZoT0twK01yMDdXQT09
Meeting ID: 848 458 4661
Passcode: uucf
UUCF Job Opening:
Interim Youth Coordinator
(November 1, 2021 - May 31, 2022)
The ideal candidate will coordinate a high-quality Youth Group program for Middle School and High School at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Frederick (Maryland) from Monday, November 1, 2021 through Tuesday, May 31, 2022. 10 hours/week (must be available on most Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.) $20/hour ($5,600 total).
- Support and lead Religious Education (R.E.) curriculum under the supervision of the Director of Religious Education (DRE).
- Attend and assist with the congregation’s R.E. program (nursery-12th grade) three Sundays per month (or 4 Sundays in months with 5 Sundays) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Lead Youth Group meetings both online and in person at least 3 times per month. (This can be done within the Sunday hours following the 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Sunday Service.)
- Lead, organize and attend at least 1 event/outing per month (outside of Sunday hours) for High School Group and at least 1 event/outing per month (outside of Sunday hours) for Middle School Youth Group.
- Communicate with parents and families on a regular basis about upcoming events.
- Communicate regularly with the Director of Religious Education
To apply: Email a letter of interest and resume with three references to dreuufrederick@gmail.com. Deadline: Sunday, October 24, 2021 (or until position is filled). Please spread the word to anyone who may be interested and qualified.
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General Announcements &
Upcoming Events
Yoga for Advancing Beginners: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m.; Fridays, 11:00 a.m. (Chapel)
“Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening by Joseph Goldstein” with Rev. Carl: Tuesdays, 7:00-8:30pm on Zoom (weekly through December 14, 2021). To sign-up for class and receive the Zoom link, email minister@frederickuu.org.
Connecting through Poetry Group: Wednesdays, 12:30 p.m. Join us for a weekly time of sharing, exploring a poem together, & open conversation: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6354394421 password: poetry.
Anti-Racism Book Group: Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gómez, continues on Wednesday evenings 7:00-8:30 p.m.: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2544372955?pwd=VVBUNElZcWRMOG94dWhudnZDZyt6Zz09.
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The UUCF Book Club has selected books for the remainder of the year. Here they are:
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Friday, October 15 - Humankind by Rutger Bregman
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Friday, November 19 - On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong
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Friday, December 17 - Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of WWII by Joseph Bruchac
All meetings will be held via Zoom, starting at 7:30 PM. A link will be sent out a few days prior to anyone interested in joining the discussion. Contact Diana Pitcher, djpitcher4@gmail.com or 719-633-3264, with questions or to sign up.
UUCF Hiking Group: Please join us on our next hike - Thursday, October 21 at 10:00 a.m. We'll meet at the Lancaster County Dutch Market, 12613 Wisteria Drive, Germantown. Ample parking and bathrooms available. Spence will lead us on a 3.5 mile walk around Gunners Lake. The foliage should be spectacular. Any questions about the hike, please contact Spence at hinesmail@verizon.net
UUCF Volunteers Needed for “Human Library”: The Human Library is an experiential learning platform that has hosted personal conversations designed to challenge stigma and stereotypes since 2000. The Human Library creates a safe space for dialogue where topics are discussed openly between our "human books" and their "readers.” More details at humanlibrary.org. The Frederick County Public Library (FCPL) has hosted a successful human library event in the past (with 11 human books and 45 readers), and the UUCF's Social Action Committee is partnering with FCPL for an upcoming Human Library on Saturday, May 7, 2022, 11am-4pm, in the Community Room of the downtown branch of the library (10 E Patrick St, Frederick). Volunteers would also need to be available for a workshop on Saturday, February 12 where you would meet the other books, create your biography, and learn what is expected of you on 5/7. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Carolyn Judd at carolynjudd8955@hotmail.com by 10/21/21.
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Find one or more actions you can take here at the Action Center and invite others to join you.
October Actions:
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Oct.11-15: People vs. Fossil Fuels Week of Action. Join the multi-faith delegation.
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Oct. 17-18: #Faiths4ClimateJustice Global Multifaith Action, two weeks before the global climate negotiations to make our demands clear. Find actions near you.
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Petition for the People’s Response Act that redefines public safety as public health and funds community-based approaches.
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Announcements for our weekly e-newsletter are due no later than Wednesday noon. Please keep your announcement 50 words or less. If you have a graphic for the group or organization, please include that as well. Email to office@frederickuu.org
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