UUCW E-News
This Sunday, November 24, 2019
10:00 am
"Attending Gratefully to the Spirit Within:
A Taizé-Style Service"
The Rev. Suzelle Lynch,
Ruben Piirainen, Music Director,
and the UUCW Adult Choir

Taizé is a unique worship form featuring songs with simple phrases as an aid to meditation and prayer. We focus our attention on gratitude today as we hold ourselves and one another with in-deep hospitality and ask the questions: What do you need? How may I help?”
CHURCH LIFE
Blessings & Wishes for UUCW!

On Sunday, members and friends wrote blessing and wishes for UUCW on the unfinished block wall next to our new elevator shaft.

Thank you to all who participated.
Calling all hymnals home!
Now that there's only one Sunday service, we need to inventory the hymnals and determine whether additional copies need to be purchased. If you have a hymnal at home, please return it to the hymnal shelves as soon as possible.

If you'd like to have a hymnal at home, you can purchase a copy from the UUA Bookstore.
Build 2020 Update

The foyer is still messy but the end to the construction is getting closer. Thank you for your patience.
Where would YOU go?
Raffle Coming Soon - Dinner for Two - Anywhere in the World!

When UUCW starts selling tickets for the fabulous Dinner for Two Raffle on December 1st, you'll want to be ready!
FELLOWSHIP & LEARNING
It's not too late to sign up to sing!
Here are music opportunities for all:

The Holiday Music Service
December 15 at 10:00 am

The Winter Solstice Service
Friday, December 20 at 7:00 pm

The Christmas Eve Service
December 24 at 4:00 pm
Join Gen UU for Friendsgiving!
NEW DATE!
Sunday, November 24
Between 1:00 - 6:00 pm
Build the community of young adult (18-35-year-olds) by coming together for camaraderie and socializing.

Friendsgiving will be Hosted by Derek & Alyson at their home. Please bring your favorite drink, side dish or dessert.
"Attention, Distraction & Spirituality"
is the topic for
Tap Roots: A Pub Spirituality Group

Monday, November 25 at 7 pm
The Silver Spur
13275 W Watertown Plank Rd.

We will look at the values and costs of close attention, strong distraction and the effects it has on our spirituality. Join us!
The Library is in the process
of moving to UL-3!

It will be closed until the move is completed and the books are back in order. Because of the move, book donations are not being accepted at this time.

Stay tuned for an
announcement when the library is ready to re-open.

LIVING OUR VALUES
Holiday Decor Donation Rotation
Earth Ministry offers you a place to recycle your decorations .

Tables will be set up in the Community Room
Sunday, December 1
to receive your Holiday decor. After service, browse and find a Holiday treasure for your home, office or schoolroom. You do not need to bring anything to take something.
Split the Plate Welcomes Suggestions for Future Recipients!

STP is looking for organizations doing valuable work in our community. 

Pick up a Guest at Your Table
collection box for your
Thanksgiving table.

The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) puts our shared UU principles into action in the United States and around the world.
 
Boxes and donation envelopes are available on the red table in the church foyer.
The Earth Ministry Committee's
Potluck and Sustainability Presentation
Friday, November 22 at 6:30 pm

After food and fellowship, take part in a telesummit featuring an interview with Dutch environmentalist and diplomat Alexander Verbeek.
BLM2WUU Reparations Workshop
Saturday, December 14, 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Join the conversation/learning session about reparations and how they might impact our work to support black lives and dismantle white supremacy culture.

Unitarian Church North
13800 N. Port Washington Rd. Mequon
Commitment to Beloved Community by Dismantling White Supremacy Culture at UUCW Statement Listening Sessions

Sunday, November 24 - 11:45 am

The Social Action Council wants to hear your questions, comments, and concerns about the statement, passed by the Board on Oct. 24th. Share your reactions and ideas as we move towards a congregational vote in Spring 2020.  
Registration Now Open!

Beloved Conversations is a small-group ministry program that can help build skills for more authentic cross-racial relationships. Join in and explore the role of race/ethnicity plays in your life and at UUCW.
November Split the Plate Recipient is Tricklebee Café

Tricklebee is a pay-what-you-can community café that offers healthy meals, foodservice training, and spiritual nourishment.

Come in Wednesday - Saturday
11 am - 2 pm,
or for Agape Meals Thursday at 6 pm for a fresh, locally-sourced meal!
Pantry Donations go to
House of Peace

Please be as generous as you can with non-perishable items.

Thank you to Jennifer Jaworski and her two boys will deliver the November non-perishable food donations to the House of Peace in Milwaukee at the end of the month.
Photo of the Week
Longtime UUCW member Allan Johnson stood during Sunday's Joys and Concerns to share it was his 90+ birthday. Allan brought in a crown presented to him from the Wisconsin Athletic Club for being their oldest member. Congratulations, Allan, and Happy Birthday!
Next Sunday, December 1, 2019
10:00 am
"Caring for Our Children"
Pulpit Guest: The Rev. Joyce Palmer
Worship Leader: Deb Ruesch

Join UUCW’s former Assistant Minister as she shares what she has learned about protecting children and strengthening families in her child welfare ministry.
UUCW's monthly
West Wind newsletter features
in-depth articles and announcements.
Download the November edition or previous editions now.
Come  as  you   are  - leave inspired!