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Spiritually Open, Intentionally Inclusive since 1958
510 N Leroux
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
928-779-4492
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Submissions must be submitted by Wednesday at 4:00 pm to office@beaconuu.com
in order to be included in the newsletter.
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- This Sunday at Beacon -
Sunday, October 20, 2019
Sermon
"Unitarian Universalism as Jazz: Freedom Within Form"
Rev. Robin Landerman Zucker
Jazz is a different drummer's kind of music and Unitarian Universalism is a different drummer's kind of religion. In fact, the parallels between the two are quite remarkable. Both have evolved from more strident and orthodox forms, and both have been shaped by numerous sources. More than anything, though, Jazz and UUism are each deeply personal, in that they ask the participant to seek and create with both freedom and integrity within a fixed but flexible framework. This morning, we'll explore how UUism is a "jazz religion," with special music and readings that syncopate with the theme.
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~ Monthly Touchstone Theme: Democracy ~
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Joys and Concerns
From Sunday, October 13, 2019
Andy G. - Expressed gratitude for all of the support he has received.
Andy H. - Welcomed grandson Isaac 11 days ago.
Mark A. - Shared joy of no more glasses after cataract surgery.
Grace - Shared that she has a new job.
Anne W. - Will have eye surgery this week.
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Spotlight this Week!
Chalice Circles: Tuesday,
October 22, at 7:00 pm and Sunday, October 27, 11:30 am
Touchstones Chalice Circles are designed to meet our needs for belonging (intimacy) and meaning (ultimacy) by building friendships and providing opportunities to ponder life's questions, small and large, with others who share the common values of our UU Principles.
Chalice Circle continues to meet on the 4th Sunday & Tuesday of each month. Discussion examines subjects as provided in the monthly journal of Unitarian Universalism,
Touchstones.
To meet the needs of the congregation, we have made attendance open.
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** Upcoming
Congregational Meeting **
October 27, 2019 at
11:30 am
Since the contractor's portion of the building expansion is nearing completion, the Board requires a Congregational Meeting to seek approval for allocating funds from our reserves to complete the discretionary items needed to finalize our expansion and remodeling.
A quorum is needed for the approval.
If you are unable to attend, please send your proxy's name to the Board Secretary, Lynda L. Dorweiler (
secretary@beaconuu.com ) by 11:30 AM on October 26, 2019. (24 hours in advance of the meeting).
Child care will be provided. Please let Amy know whether you do need child care (
re@beaconuu.com)
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~ Community Connections ~
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- STARTING POINTS - For New and Renewed UUs with Rev. Robin - Join Us!
Saturday, November 16 and Saturday, November 23 from
9:00 am -12:00 pm
Whether you are new to Beacon or have been around a while, consider signing up for our engaging two-part Starting Points program (An Introduction to the UU Journey) that Rev. Robin will facilitate during two half-day retreats, November 16 and 23.
Session One: Your Journey - Sharing Our Stories and Spiritual Roadmaps; The Unitarian Universalist Journey &; The Journey of our Congregation
Session Two: Our Journey Together - The 3 Paths of Unitarian Universalism, Part I & 2; Finding Your Tribe
Beverages and light refreshments in the morning; bring a brown bag lunch for more conversation with Rev. Robin from 12-1. Participants will be invited to sign the membership book after the second retreat. A new member welcome ceremony will also take place during the service on Sunday, November 24. Childcare Provided. Please sign up through the office so we can plan for your attendance with materials and refreshments.
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Connect with Rev. Robin
First Sunday of the Month
On the first Sundays of the month, grab your coffee and come back into the Sanctuary to connect with Rev. Robin, talk about Beacon and your own journey. See
you on November 3.
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Social Justice Allies (SJA)
Report on last week's (10/13) SJA meeting
In the spirit of transitions that envelope Beacon these days, it seems promising to SJA's interim chair (guess who?
J
) to examine Beacon's social justice efforts. To that end,
Rev. Robin, Rich Clark and Roz Clark launched a conversation that addressed these two questions:
- (Thinking BIG PICTURE...) What would your productive social justice effort "look-like/sound-like/feel-like?", and
- (Thinking PROCESS...) What are some promising small steps we might take that would move us toward some of those Big-Picture outcomes?
So, Big-Picture thoughts (in no particular order)...
Collaborative, intersectional, interfaith, inspirational, invitational/finger-waving not allowed, flexible, mobilizing, authentic, energizing, balancing freedom and form, encouraging
And, small steps in those directions
(again, in no particular order)...
Change SJA meeting day (of the week) and time; initiate political "post-carding";
collaborate with League of Women Voters, initiate alternative gift market; re-structure SJA committee; continue collections/donations; "wayside pulpit"; tiny pantries; banner; make this (exercise) an on-going process.
We will continue this process in our next SJA meeting: Sunday, November 10, following the service (about 11:15).
Beacon members, friends and visitors are always welcome!
More for your calendar
October 18, 6:30 pm at Killip Elementary School, 2300 E. 6th St.
NAIC (N. Arizona Interfaith Council) will facilitate an Immigration Forum, featuring local law enforcement, the Mexican Consulate and an immigration attorney focusing on ways our immigrant neighbors can protect their rights. We will lay out our strategy which will include commitments from our presenters on ways they can support Flagstaff's immigrant community. Beacon and other NAIC faith communities are encouraged to show up for this important meeting, in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors.
Saturday and Sunday, October 26 and 27, at the UU Church of Surprise:
UUJAZ (UU Justice Arizona) network's annual fall gathering, known as Issues and Action Days. If you have missed the registration deadline, contact Rev. Robin (779-4492 Tues., Wed., or Thurs., 10-3:00), or minister@beaconuu.com. There may be a scholarship or two still available.
In community and service,
Roz Clark, SJA Journalist and Interim Chair
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Beacon Auction
Saturday, November 2nd, 6:00 - 9:00 pm
Location: Aspen Valley Golf Club, 1855 N. Continental Drive
Auction Catalog Sneak Preview
We have had some fabulous donations for the auction so far, and more are coming in each day.
Remember, donations must be in by next Monday, Oct. 21. Paper forms will be available on Sunday after the service, or submit your online form
HERE
- Artisanal Bread Baking Class
- Cinderella's Shoes (or a close knock-off)
- Walk in the Woods and Brunch in the Pines
- Personalized Memory Quilt
- Fabulous One-week Timeshare
- "Taste of Zin" Wine Tasting
- Pacific Rim Dinner
- And much, much more!
The catalog will be available about 10 days prior to the auction.
Can't make the auction? Ask a Beacon friend to be your proxy!
Need childcare? Be sure to register for free childcare by completing this online
FORM Childcare is available at Bill and Marsha Owen's house, 2071 N. Rain Tree Rd. Click here for a
MAP
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~ Finger Foods Needed for Auction ~
We are in need of your yummy finger foods/appetizers for our upcoming Beacon Auction on 11/2. I am looking for a good mix of savory/sweet (20-30) items that can easily be handled by hand and served on a tray. If you are not able to attend the auction, I will be happy to pick up your food contribution on 11/2. Please contact Donna Engleson to let me know what you will be bringing - text or call 928-600-1639 or email
Flagdonna@yahoo.com
. Cheers!
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REI Building Project Update
* Important Date *
Nov 3 after the service: Celebration of our new spaces!
Thank you to all who have been working on the planning and execution of the next phase of our project. This past week, we have been helping Norm Lowe build the office furniture, we've been caulking and painting trim in the two new rooms, working on the backyard flood control and electrical, receiving a wonderful donation of flagstones (very heavy work!), and a lot of other minor things. In the meantime, we've had city inspectors from different departments coming by to look and sign off their part of the inspection. This caused a little more work on our part, in order to meet their standard for dark sky lighting and backyard drainage.
We still have more inspections due, so I want to remind everyone that
we are not allowed to use the new rooms until the city issues a certificate of occupancy. This ought to happen by next week, barring any major issues.
As we continue to work on our Beacon projects, we could use more help to get these projects completed.
There are a lot of things going on, such as installing the dishwasher in the new kitchen.
Any help would be appreciated!
Building and Grounds Thanks You!
We had a great clean-up day last Sunday. We haven't had a B&G day since last spring, due to the construction getting in the way. We were only focused on the front yard and some interior cleaning, but what a difference it made! Looks great!
Thank you to Gus, Dennis, Becky, Linda Ochi and her kids Alana and Nicolette, Joanne, Kevin, Dora, Mary, and Terry!
Theresa deBoer, REI Building Project Manager
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Religious Exploration For All Ages
Religious Exploration at Beacon is looking different these days! Please be sure to stay updated and
read this section of the newsletter, even if you do not have children!
You may be pleasantly surprised that there is something for you!
What were the numbers last week? Total = 68!
This pie chart represents all child and family interactions related to Religious Education from 10/7-10/13
Coming up:
More details about upcoming programming, resources for UU parents, and curriculum related ideas for you to connect with your children will be posted regularly on the
RE blog.
Email Amy at re@beaconuu.com
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October
& November Share the Plate Partner
For October and November, Beacon UU is sharing the plate with Flagstaff Family Food Center. Serving around 63,000 daily meals per year in their location on N. Second Street, the Center also provides a children's reading room, delivers to the Flagstaff Shelter Services an evening meal for those who might be staying the night, and provides Back Door and Mobile Sack Lunches. They have a food rescue program from local grocery stores and distribute food no longer good for human consumption to local farms and ranches, so there is zero waste.
Undesignated contributions in this month's offerings above $350 will be presented to the Share The Plate partner. Nominations for 501c3 agencies can be made through a form located at the top of the stairs in the CAC folder, or contact Office@beaconuu.com
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Our Caring Connections
Confidential Pastoral care is available to all members and friends, new and longstanding. Our Caring Circle works with our minister to offer support, practical assistance, and companionship. Please let us know (through our team, staff, musical or affinity groups) of needs for a listening ear and caring connections. Contact Rev. Robin or Dorothy Rissel at
dorothy.rissel@gmail.com
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Choir Rehearsal
Thursday, October 17, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Auction Teem Meeting
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
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Backyard Committee Meeting
Friday, October 18, 2019
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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Chalice Circles
Tuesday, October 22, 2019
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Worship & Religious Exploration
Sunday, October 20, 2019
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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If you would like to submit a calendar event, send an email to
office@beaconuu.com
. With all requests, please indicate the following: proposed start and end time of the event, the space/room preferred, and a rough group size. On the occasion of a cancellation or rescheduling of an event, please let the office know in a timely fashion to ensure that your event is correctly represented in the newsletter and order of service. Thank you!
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Beacon Office Hours* & Contacts
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Office Phone (928) 779-4492
Minister,
Rev. Robin Zucker
Mon: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thurs:10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Or by appointment:
978-505-7245 - talk and text (confidential line)
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Director of RE,
Amy Huntereece
Mon: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Tues: 9:30 am - 11:30 am
Wed:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm,
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Sun: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm
Or by appointment
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Office Manager,
April Yax
Working remotely as of
Oct 1, 2019.
Please email
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Beacon board, committee, and staff email addresses can be found here:
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Unitarian Universalist Seven Principles
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Unitarian Universalist congregations affirm and promote seven Principles, which we hold as strong values and moral guides. We live out these Principles within a "living tradition" of wisdom and spirituality, drawn from
sources
as diverse as science, poetry, scripture, and personal experience.
Learn more at beaconuu.com!
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Dear Members and Friends,
Public users of the Beacon website see only the public facing information. There are many pages of additional information available to those who have registered and are assigned the role of "Member" or "Friend" by the webmaster. To get started click register.
Be sure to record your username and password somewhere safe. If you are listed in the Beacon directory send an email to
webmaster@beaconuu.com to set your role for access to information about what the leadership is up to, minutes of meetings, decisions of the Board, projects planned by the Core Leadership Council, as well as contact information for members and committee chairs. Your Beacon website is the place to go for copies of the bylaws, policies, and other documents that establish the business of Beacon.
Webmaster@beaconuu.com
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If you are not on Beacon's exclusive Google group, you are missing out on an important communications link within our congregation. It is useful for spreading information about something going on in Flagstaff, informing others of social action activities, offering an item for sale or to give away, sharing enthusiasm about a book or movie, requesting information or recommendations -- and more! It's simple to sign up! Email our Office Manager, at
office@beaconuu.com or Visit:
https://groups.google.com/d/forum/uuflag
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