Your monthly news & updates
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Meet our new Intern Minister, Liora Gubkin Malicdem!
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Your Board of Trustees is delighted to announce that Liora Gubkin Malicdem will be serving this year as our Virtual Intern Minister. Click the video image to the left to meet Liora, and hear more about her work with us and the work she will be doing in her home community of Bakersfield, California.
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Do You Play an Instrument? Join the NUUC Virtual Orchestra!
UU Identity: A Virtual Summer “Boot Camp”
Rev. Ritchie is offering “UU Identity: A Virtual Summer Boot Camp” . This course is intended to be an in-depth treatment of topics intended to develop and enhance Unitarian Universalist identity. Classes are meeting at 7:00 PM every second and third Thursday through September. (virtually using ZOOM video teleconferencing). While the class is already underway, write to minister@nuuc.org if you'd like to join in.
White Supremacy and Me Discussion Group
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We have formed two discussion groups for exploring Layla Saad's book, "Me and White Supremacy." We anticipate meeting a total of ten times, via the regular church Zoom videoconference platform. While the groups have formed, we welcome new members, just write minsiter@nuuc.org. Here's a description of the book:
Me and White Supremacy: A 28-Day Challenge to Combat Racism, Change the World, and Become a Good Ancestor
leads readers through a journey of understanding their white privilege and participation in white supremacy, so that they can stop (often unconsciously) inflicting damage on black, indigenous and people of color, and in turn, help other white people do better, too.
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Wednesday Noon Check In
Join us using the regular NUUC zoom connection at noon everyday Wednesday for informal check- ins and chat with your fellow members.
Soul Matters Small Groups
We currently have three different Soul Matters Small Groups virtually meeting, for regular in depth check ins, and for exploring together different spiritual themes. New members are welcome at any time, write to minister@nuuc.org.
The Second Monday Morning Covenant Group
will explore “Self-Worth” on August 10 from 10:00 until noon. To join contact martykeith@zoho.com
This month's choice for
Brown Bag Books
is
The Testaments
by Margaret Atwood, for Tuesday, August 18, beginning at noon. To join contact martykeith@zoho.com
NUUC's Women's Group
also has chosen to read and discuss
The Testaments
. Their meeting is scheduled for Sunday, August 23, at noon.
To join contact martykeith@zoho.com
Exercise with David Jon
David Jon Krohn will leads all interested in a 15-20 minute exercise class every Sundays at 11:45 AM, following the worship, on the same Zoom connection,
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Stuffed Animal Sleepover
The NUUC Stuffed Animal Sleepover was a success! To watch the popular video of the animals' adventures at church, just click on the image to the left Thanks to chaperones Miss Merrily and Mr. Chance Sloth!
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Summer Religious Education
Our current virtual offerings for religious education include the following:
-Weekly storytime for the little ones each Sunday from 9:30-10 am
-Middle grades (4th-7th) gathering for games, conversation, stories, maybe even virtual group movie night!
-8th-grade youth hangout many Sundays from 8:30-9:30 PM
-Virtual Coming of Age for 8th-12th grade from 7-8:30 Sundays 7/12-8/16 (and possibly 8/23).
For more information, contact
Jen Aultman, Director of Religious Education
jaultman@nuuc.org
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Mowing at NUUC – We Need Some Help
The Building & Grounds Committee is requesting help with the mowing. They would like to get 1-2 volunteers each month from the congregation to mow just one time during the season through October. The other weeks will be handled by B&G Committee volunteers. W
e will be taking recommended virus precautions for volunteers.
We have a zero-turn riding mower, which can be used for almost all of the mowing. For a few small, tight areas, which the zero-turn mower cannot handle, we then use a self-propelled push power mower. Using a zero-turn mower is fun and allows the mowing to be done in about half the time. If you are not familiar with using a zero-turn mower, we will give you some brief training for about 15 minutes that gets you familiar enough with the mower to comfortably mow the main parts of the yard. You will still trim the edges of the yard with the self-propelled push mower. But, some people prefer to use the push mower to mow the entire yard instead of the zero-turn mower.
Please consider volunteering to mow one time this season. If you would like to help the church handle the mowing, you can see the mowing sign-up schedule posted at this weblink:
3.ly/a74rs
. To get scheduled, just pick a date that works for your schedule and then contact Bob Keith at
bobkeith@zoho.com
or 740-369-1919. You also can contact Bob if you have questions or would like more information.
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Interfaith Association Of Central Ohio (IACO) Main Event - Sunday, August 23 at 4:00 pm
From the Broken Community to the Beloved Community: The Subversive Promise of Other-Centered Faith
Our keynote speaker is the Rev. Dr. Jack Sullivan, Jr., Executive Director of the Ohio Council of Churches.
"Pastor Jack," as he is known informally and personally, is an ordained minister in the Christian Church, Disciples of Christ in the US and Canada. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Dr. Sullivan is an internationally renowned preacher and speaker, justice advocate, ecumenist, journalist, and death penalty abolitionist. In recognition of his work to stop executions, Dr. Sullivan was given the 2020 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Award for Social Justice by the State of Ohio’s Dr. MLK, Jr. Holiday Commission.
The topic of Rev. Jack Sullivan’s presentation will be
The Poor People's Campaign: A National Call for Moral Renewal
. This is a long-standing initiative focused on addressing the plight of poor people in American society. In 1968, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and many others called for a “revolution of values” in America. They sought to build a broad, fusion movement that could unite poor and impacted communities across the country. Their name was a direct cry from the underside of history: The Poor People’s Campaign.
Rev. Dr. Sullivan brings a challenging perspective to this topic. Why have people of faith ignored the call and failed to address the reality of extreme poverty in our society? Dealing with poverty is a complex problem. Dr. Sullivan will address it from the perspective of our responsibility as people of faith to respond to the crisis. We will also have 2 panelists, to pose questions and offer additional perspectives. This is a unique opportunity for us to come together and to focus on one of the major issues facing us as a society and within our own faiths.
Respecting the need to keep people safe, and to accommodate the large number of people who attend the Main Event, we will be meeting using Zoom technology. We will still have a main speaker and panelists, and will also be able to meet in small group “breakout rooms” for discussion.
Registration is complimentary. Please click to
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NTERFAITH ASSOCIATION YOUTH EVENT
August 11, 2020, 7:00 pm ET:
2020 has been an interesting year, to say the least. Young people are both rising to the occasion and working for different more inclusive future and, at the same time, facing anxiety about that same future.
IACO and Peace Builders are partnering with the Ohio Council of Churches, Youth Peace and Security, the Rotary #6690, Compassionate Communication Center of Ohio invites high school and young adults to a live, on-line event. Young people can be involved as:
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Youth facilitators to lead a small group discussion about current events and the future. No experience needed! We will train you.
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Participants - Register to join us, see some amazing artistic peers and get a chance to have meaningful discussions about 2020 and the future - from young people's perspective.
Click here
to register - as a participant or facilitator. Registration is limited - please register by August 7. Art submissions are due by July 30. Questions? Please email Tom Carlisi at
carlisiandassociates@gmail.com
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ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TAKING ACTION AROUND VOTER ADVOCACY?
You can sign up with
UU The Vote
at
http://bit.ly/uujonovoc
. There are many ways to get involved such as: text banking, phone banking, and postcard writing virtual parties; offering Community Conversations on Zoom; contacting elected officials about legislation related to voting; drive through voter registration; providing educational information and much more.
The UU The Vote Facebook page offers tools, information, connections and support for Ohio UU’s doing the important work of voter advocacy. To learn more go to
https://www.facebook.com/groups/uuthevoteohio/
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2020 KEY ELECTION DATES
SEPTEMBER
OCTOBER
- October 5: **Deadline to Register to Vote** (BOEs open until 9:00 p.m.)
- October 6-9: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (February 19 – Absentee Voting by Mail & Early In-Person Voting begins)
- October 12-17: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- October 20-24: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- October 25: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- October 26-30: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- October 31: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (12:00 p.m. Deadline to Request an Absentee Ballot)
NOVEMBER
- November 1: Early Vote 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- November 2: Early Vote 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. (Mailed absentee ballots must be postmarked by this date)
- November 3: **General Election Day** – Polls are open from 6:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Voters are able to drop off absentee ballot at their county board of elections office until 7:30 p.m.)
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Next Saturday, August 1st, from 10:00 to 11:30, “Justice Saturday” will be a Live Zoom “Community Conversation” about the what keeps us up at night and the 2020 elections.
Rev. Joan Van Becelaere (UU Justice Ohio & UU The Vote Ohio) and Rev. Susan Smith (Crazy Faith Ministry), , will lead this 1 ½ hour webinar discussing the election situation in Ohio, voter suppression and what to do about it, and opportunities to get involved in
supporting the vote in Central Ohio
. Beginning with a dialogue about what we are worried/concerned about when we think about the future, the event will include the documentary, "
Suppressed: The Fight to Vote
" produced by Brave New Films & the Stacey Abrams Voter Project. Q&A after the formal event.
The November election will be critical to our nation’s future and we need to do our utmost to ensure its success as a true exercise in democracy for all Americans! Please register in advance for this meeting by
clicking here
WHAT DO I NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE GENERAL ELECTION 2020?
Election 2020 to-do list:
Confirm your voter registration is up-to-date. Ohio is one of the states that purges the voter rolls. Don’t assume you are registered even if you voted in a recent election. Another purge is expected prior to the November election.
Make a plan to vote
- Vote by mail: Avoid the rush and request an absentee ballot TODAY
- Early in person: see below for early voting hours
- Election Day in person: stay tuned for any changes to Election Day polling locations
Help your friends and family confirm they are registered to vote and request an absentee ballot
Become a poll worker!
Verify your registration is up-to-date
Request an Absentee Ballot
Pledge to Vote
Find key voting information
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NUUC Virtual Connection Information
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Here is the Information you Need to Connect to All NUUC Virtual Gatherings:
Join Zoom Meeting directly with this link (no password required):
Or join by going to https://zoom.us and manually entering this information:
Meeting ID: 754 112 6323
Password: 152468
Or dial by phone and enter the meeting ID and password manually:
+1 646 876 9923 US (New York)
+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
+1 301 715 8592 US
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 253 215 8782 US
Meeting ID: 754 112 6323
Password: 152468
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