Thursday, January 16, 2020
We join together to encourage spiritual growth, 
build a beloved community, and act for peace and justice.
 Sunday, January 26
9:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.

"Chinese Religion & Religion in China"
The Rev. Dr. Carl Gregg

with special music by Daniel Grace
with Renée Wimer as Liturgist


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Also this Sunday

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Our 6th UU Principle is "The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all.” It is difficult to take that goal seriously without accounting for China, whose population is 1.4 billion and growing. And recent events—from strife in Tibet and the rapid growth of Christianity in China to the spectacular expansion of Chinese Buddhist organizations around the globe—vividly demonstrate that one cannot understand the modern Chinese world without attending closely to the question of religion. 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 on Sunday, January 26, when Rev. Carl will be preaching about "Chinese Religion & Religion in China." (Special Music by Danielle Grace with Renée Wimer as liturgist. Arrive a few minutes early if you can, the Prelude often starts a few minutes before the service start times.)


Friendly Forum: Group discussion on the topic of Reparations: What? Who?, How? led by Dismantling Racism Team member Barbara Schectman. 10:30 a.m. (Room 113)

Art Show Closing: This Sunday we will close the Art show by our Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool and their recent alumni! Last chance to enjoy the exuberance and joy of our young learners.(Gallery/Rooms 113/115)

Atheists/Humanists/Agnostics (AHA) Study Group Meeting: 1230 p.m. (Room 113) Ola Gilbert will facilitate a discussion on the topic of The Morality of Animals , inspired by the book The Bonobo and the Atheist by Frans de Waal. Are animals moral? If so, do the moral acts of animals demonstrate morality without religion? All are welcome .

Visit the UUCF Fair Trade Display every Sunday! Gas, Store, and Gift Cards: You can support UUCF when you shop, buy gas or eat in a restaurant. Visit the Fair Trade Coffee and Chocolate display any Sunday morning. Check out the variety of cards that can be ordered. UUCF receives a percentage of the value of every card purchased. You can pay with cash or check. Now taking credit/debit cards!
Transportation Needed to UUCF on Sundays

Charles Erwin, resident of the Historic District of Frederick, is asking for transportation assistance for Sundays. If you are able to give him a ride, pleas contact him at charleserwin1502@gmail.com . Thank you!
This Week's Activities at UUCF:
U  U Buddhists Group Meditation :  Thursdays, 7:00 p.m. (Chapel)

NEW! GBTQQ MKP Group  (“Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Questioning” Mankind Project): Saturday, January 25, 9:30 a.m. (Room 125) (See below for more info.)

Donation Yoga: Tuesday, Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel).

1619 Project Podcast Discussion Group: Wednesdays, 6:00 p.m. (Room 113)
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General Announcements
#UUtheVote:  Visit  frederickuu.org/uuthevote  for a regularly updated list of ways to get involved. Our UU values of interdependence, democracy, and the inherent worth and dignity of all people are direct antidotes to the fear, bigotry, and inequity that too often dominate in our world. In this political moment, UUs are called to join forces with all people who want to organize our communities and our nation to #VoteLove & #DefeatHate.

STOCK DONOR QUERY: UUCF was delighted to receive a gift of stock at the end of December - 18 shares of CocaCola stock, thank you!  
However, transferred stock comes to our broker without a donor's name. We know the stock name and the broker who sent it, but not name of the person who initiated the transfer. If you are the donor, please send an email to  treasurer@frederickuu.org

Volunteer for   Family Emergency Shelter:  UUCF is helping staff the shelter and provide meals when it is hosted at Evangelical Reformed United Church Christ (15 W. Church St. in downtown Frederick). “Sign-up Genius” link and details at  frederickuu.org/FES   for February 1 - 8, 2020. (Sign-up Genius page also has contact info for more information. Volunteer Applications must be submitted and training completed before your first-time volunteer date.)

Ordination of Scot Hull as UU Minister:  Sunday, February 2 at 4:00 p.m. (UUCF Sanctuary): Many UU ministers and seminarians in the area will be present and participating in various aspects of the service, there will be special music from the UUCF Choir and from Scarlet Fannin & Julia Jones, and Rev. Carl will preach a special homily. If you are able,  please bring a finger-food potluck dish t o contribute for the reception . ("Finger-food" means no items that need heating, cutting, or serving utensils. Among many possibilities, examples include veggie platters, sandwich rolls, fruit trays, bread/crackers, hummus/cheese, brownies/cookies/cupcakes, etc.) UUCF will provide cold drinks.  When you arrive please bring your dish to the tables set-up in Rooms 113/115--and be sure to set it up "ready to serve.

Registration for the Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool is now open to UUCF and Kol Ami members, as well as to returning CLC families. CLC is a UU preschool for 3 and 4 year-olds (as of Sept. 1, 2020) offering small class size, family involvement, organic snacks, outdoor play, and green practices. Enrollment applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis for congregation members and returning families only through January; registration will open to the public February 3. Enrollment forms can be found on CLC's website,  CircleofLifeFrederick.org , or on the hallway bulletin board outside room 119, and can be turned in to the church office or lock box. For more information or to schedule a tour, email  CircleofLife@frederickuu.org .
Upcoming Classes & Events


Why “God Talk?”: A UU Roundtable for Reclaiming Life's Big Questions , facilitated by Scot Hull. Tuesdays at 7pm, starting December 10 (7 Sessions) in Room 113/115, Topics: “Who, What and Why is God?”, “Sympathy for the Devil: Evil & Sin”, ”Can I Give up Free Will?”, “Into the Great Unknown: The Afterlife,” “Holy & Sacred, Mundane & Profane,” “The Meaning of Life,” & “Open Table.” For more info:  sthull1@comcast.net .
The Economy That Slavery Built, from New York Time’s “1619" Podcast Series  Ongoing on Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m., Room 113/115 . Join us for this riveting NYT podcast series, described by its creators as an effort to  “reframe the country’s history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the very center of our national narrative.”  Hosted by UUCF’s Dismantling Racism Team, we’ll listen to and discuss the five installments of this acclaimed series on two Wednesdays in January, and three in February, starting with  The Economy That Slavery Built:   In order to understand the brutality of American capitalism, you have to start on the plantation .  Join us for the entire program at 6:00 p.m., or if you’ve listened to the podcasts in advance, come at about 6:40 for the discussion. Find the series online by Googling "1619 podcasts,” or at  https://www.nytimes.com/2019/08/23/podcasts/1619-slavery-anniversary.html.

We’ll come together for the next four podcast installments on  Wed.   Jan. 29; Feb. 5, 12 & 26,   6:00-7:30 p.m. in Room 113/115.  For more information, contact  drtuucf@gmail.com

NEW! GBTQQ MKP Group  (“Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Questioning” Mankind Project): The Mankind Project is a personal development organization that offers life-changing experiential training and support groups for all kinds of men.   This GBTQQ support group meets at UUCF twice monthly on Saturday mornings beginning this Saturday, January 25 at 9:30 a.m in Room 125. If interested, contact Richard Warren for more information (443-848-8484,  RichardLWarren@mac.com ).

The Circle of Life Cooperative Preschool will be holding its annual Open House Saturday, Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ms. Sue and current CLC parents will be on on hand to answer questions while parents and children explore the classroom. Enrollment applications will be accepted. Students do not need to be UUCF members. If you have questions please email the school at  circleoflife@frederickuu.org  or call 301-473-7680.

Monthly Dismantling Racism Team Meeting: Monday, February 3, 6:00 p.m. (Room 113). All are welcome.

Retired Men UU Men Eating Out (RUUMEO): 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month: February 5th & 19th at the Rte. 355 Golden Corral at 8:00 a.m.

Retired UU Ladies Eating Out (RUULEO): 2nd Tuesday of the month: February 11 at 11:30 a.m. in the Wegman's Food Lounge. All are welcome.

The UUCF Book Club will meet on Friday, February 14, at 7:30 PM at UUCF Room 125, hosted by Fanny Johnsson and Marc LeBlanc. We will discuss the book  Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking  by Malcolm Caldwell. This book offers an interesting, and sometimes surprising, look at how we make decisions and base judgments on an almost instantaneous process called "thin slicing". RSVP to Fanny at   fjohnsson@comcast.net  or Marc at  marcmasonleblanc@gmail.com . Your RSVP helps to plan for refreshments.

Meditation/Yoga (or Meditation-only) Mini-Retreat with Rev. Carl & Irene Glasse:  Saturday, February 15 (9am-Noon, UUCF Sanctuary): $20 in advance / $25 at door. (We offer adjustments to be as accessible as possible for all bodies.) To register or for more details, visit  frederickuu.org/retreat . 

Black Poetry Readings: Sunday, Feb. 9, 1:00-2:30 p.m., UUCF, Room 124 
Listen to and watch a wide-ranging mix of contemporary African American poets read their own work or having it read by others. Featured poets will include: Tyehimba Jess (Pulitzer winner), Terrance Hayes (National Book Award), Claudia Rankine, Quincey Troupe, Nikki Giovanni, Derek Walcott (Nobel), Evie Shockley, Rita Dove (Pulitzer) and others. For more information, contact  drtuucf@gmail.com .

Donation Yoga for Beginners: Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. (Chapel) Feeling stressed? Try yoga! Yoga for Beginners offers an accessible pace of basic yoga poses appropriate for beginners or anyone looking for a focused, mindful yoga practice. Feel free to contact Irene with any questions at irene.glasse@gmail.com . Suggested Donation to UUCF: $5 per session.

UU Buddhist Meditation Group meets Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Chapel. The group listens to or reads from a Buddhist teaching, discusses the teaching, and meditates. No experience or preparation required—come as you are! For more information, or to be added to the weekly group e-mail list, contact Lynn Wagner at  lwagner4@mac.com                    

SAVE THE DATE - Celebrate UUCF! Saturday, April 4 from 6:30 – 8:30pm. Our annual free Pledge Drive/Stewardship Celebration event will include:
  • Mediterranean-themed dinner including wine 
  • CLC Bake Sale goodies
  • Music by the choir
  • Updates from Religious Education, Choir, and Board of Trustees
  • Rev. Carl reflection including a Question and Response session
Mark your calendar for this fun even! Free tickets will be available in March.                             
Community News
On Tuesday, February 11, the Frederick County Commissioners will consider a Climate Emergency Resolution . Please attend to let the County Commissioners see that Frederick County Residents support this resolution. For more information, read the recent Frederick News Post article, here .
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