First Unitarian Universalist RVA- April 20, 2019
We GROW in search of wisdom,
we CARE in support of community, we ACT in service of justice.
WELCOME
All are invited to join us for services!
April's Theme-"Honesty"
The monthly packet is located by clicking the button below.
Your group leader can share the password with you!
Your "MONTHLY INFO DROP" contains: the theme, blog updates, monthly care team information, and bookkeeper news like share the plate.
Pledge Time !
 
We are asking all friends and members to consider increasing your pledge by $10, $25 or $40 a month.

With your increase we can staff our Membership and Stewardship needs. Your increased giving will allow us to pay $15/hour minimums and fair compensation to all staff. We can fund programs that support and develop congregation leaders.  We can support robust programs for youth and adults.
 
This Sunday at First UU: April 21st
Sunday Services at
9:00 am and 11:00 am
coffee hour
10:00 am-11:00 am

Sermon by Kelli McNeal,
Ministerial Intern
"Rise Up"
Religious Education Classes

Please contact Rhonda Wingfield
All children will worship with family and friends in The Great Hall as we celebrate Easter, Passover and Earth Day in a Multi-generational Service.


The Nursery
The Nursery is open during worship services to serve those 3 and a half years old and under. Children are welcomed by experienced staff and engaged in gentle play. Please label your child's belongings, and bring your own snack if desired. Cheerios will be offered. If you have allergy concerns, please provide your child's snack.
The children's activity box for those attending worship will now be located outside the Great Hall on the right side of the lobby.
Early Week
GROUPS MEETING MONDAY 4/22 - TUESDAY 4/23
Lay Pastoral Care
Monday, April 22nd
4:00 - 8:30pm
Lower Level Rooms 4 & 5
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One Voice Chorus Rehearsal
Monday, April 22nd
6:00 - 9:30pm
Great Hall
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Tai Chi
Every Monday from 6:30-7:30 pm
President's Hall
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Writer's Group
Monday, April 22nd
7:00-8:30pm
Library
Board Meeting
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:00 - 8:00pm
Library
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Men Meeting
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Alcove B
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The White Ally Toolkit
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:30 - 8:30pm
Library

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Humanist Meeting
Tuesday, April 23rd
6:30-8:30pm
President's Hall
Vespers
6:00 pm-6:30 pm
Vespers is an intimate, contemplative, and conversational half-hour service.
MEETS IN THE GREAT HALL

Simple Supper
6:30 pm
Come enjoy good food and fellowship. Soup salad and bread are typical fare.
MEETS IN THE LOWER LEVEL

Ministers Present
7:15 pm -8:30 pm
MEETS IN THE LIBRARY or PRESIDENT'S HALL

Look for details about Wednesday Night programs in our Tuesday evening UPDATE newsletter!
ALSO MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24TH
Protest Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 10th
6:30 - 7:15pm
Great Hall
UU Singers Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday, April 10th
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Great Hall
New to UU? Check out some of our small groups at the button here!
Late Week
GROUPS MEETING THURSDAY 4/25 - FRIDAY 4/26
UU Zen Group 
Sitting and Walking Meditation
Every Thursday at 7pm
Nursery

Finance Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 18th
5:30 - 6:30pm
Library
New to UU? Check out some of our small groups at the button here!
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES &
SOCIAL JUSTICE WORK
RISC’s One Night
for Justice –
the Nehemiah ACTION
Thursday May 2 – 7:00 Good Shepard Church


RISC will address
·        The eviction crisis
·        Richmond students reading to grade level
·        Student trauma training in Chesterfield
·        Updates on the healthcare career pipeline

RISC succeeds because of organized people that work in solidarity with over 20 other faith communities. At the ACTION we ask for clear commitments from local decision makers to enact fair policies.

Join 1200 of our citizens at The Nehemiah ACTION:
May 2 at Good Shepherd Baptist Church, 1127 N. 28 th Street in Richmond. Doors open at 6:15. Choir and childcare start at 6:30. Assembly starts promptly at 7:00 and will be over before 8:30.

To get your free pass go to: #.
See the exciting ACTION video – click here.

Questions? Contact Steve Saltzberg at 804-306-5184, stevesaltzberg@gmail.com
Greene ES
Community Day
 Saturday, May 4th
10:00am - 1:00pm

“Moneyless Yard Sale”
 
Please bring your gently used clothing and household donations to the Church on Friday, May 3 rd , from 12:30PM – 3PM. Or, if you wish, you may bring the items directly to Greene ES, 1725 Catalina Dr., Richmond, VA 23225 between 4PM and 5PM on Friday, or after 8:30AM on Saturday.
 
*Please note : All clothing and linens need to be separately bagged and marked. i.e., “children’s”, “ladies”. “men’s” “linens”.
 
If you would like to volunteer, or have questions, please call Lynn Pappas, 804-330-2404, or email her at L_Pappas@msn.com .
PLAN ON THIS! (and RSVP)
SUUSI Registration is now open!! 

If you have been searching for a fun summer UU get away, consider coming to SUUSI this year. SUUSI (Southeast UU Summer Institute) is the third week in July at Western Carolina University.

Here's the link to the SUUSI Website -  https://www.suusi.org/

Registration is open now through June 23. You can register in person at SUUSI after June 23, but it is easier to register ahead of time. Let me know if you have any questions. I'm the SUUSI Newcomer Coordinator! We have plenty of other SUUSI people at church too!

-Dianna MacPherson, suusi.macpherson@gmail.com
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