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Live Oak
Unitarian Universalist Church
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Worship
June 13, 2021
10:00am
Annual Choir Service
Live Oak UU Choir
Our musicians continue the amazing work they've done in our virtual sanctuary, sharing special music in this worship service dedicated to the power of melody.
Join us for Worship at 10:00am: the link will be on the Live Oak homepage: www.liveoakuu.org
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Share the Plate
Animals need our help
Live Oak’s Share the Plate recipient for June is Texas Critter Crusaders. This all-volunteer group works almost nonstop to raise money for the sometimes desperate needs of animals at the Taylor Animal Shelter and in other small communities. For example, they have paid for vet care for a dog hit by a car, surgery to remove a dog’s disabling tumor, and treatment of a cat’s broken leg. In some cases, they’ve raised money to help individuals pay for emergency care for their beloved pets that’s otherwise unaffordable for them. They also run adoption events to try to get these animals into forever homes. June’s Share the Plate is a way we can directly aid the sweet critters in our “interdependent web of all existence.” Visit https://texascrittercrusaders.com for more information.
Please help. Go to the Donate link on the Live Oak website’s home page. Use the drop down menu to designate your donation for “Share the Plate”.
May recipient: NAMI - $460.00
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A Few Words from the Minister
I Envy the Trees
Unlike the trees, Live Oak church did not stop, did not seemingly go dead during the freeze or in the pandemic...read more
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A Few Words from the DLFD
Faith Development 6.7 to 6.13.21
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Exploring Membership - June
Please join me this Sunday (June 13) for an online "Exploring Membership" class at noon. In this gathering, we'll get to know each other, and I'll share information about Unitarian Universalism and Live Oak UU Church. I'll also share information about what membership means, and how to become a Live Oak member. - Rev. Joanna
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Office Closed Until June 14th
Diane will be on vacation until June 14th. Email and voice mail will be returned when she is back in the office.
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Stump the Minister!
This June, we'll have our annual "Question Box" service, where Rev. Joanna answers all your questions (or as many as she can cram into one service). Got a question about Unitarian Universalism, religion in general, Live Oak, philosophy, why historically beans are not put into Texas-style chili? Send them all to minister@liveoakuu.org. And ask your children for their questions, too! Deadline: June 11.
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Senior Coffee, June 17, 10:00 am
Discussion Topic: Positive Thinking Vs Facing Reality
The link will be on the What's Happening page.
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HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO OUR NEIGHBORS
Live Oak Church will be distributing food to our neighbors at Fresh Food Friday and need volunteers to help. Last month we distributed 2,420 pounds to 125 families (378 individuals). Of these families, 22 were new!
* Thursday, June 17 @ 1:00 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. food needs to be separated into smaller quantities for distribution. Meet at Hill Country Community Ministries, 1005 Lacy Dr, Leander, TX 78641
* Friday, June 18 @ 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Live Oak parking lot. This is when we distribute the food to our neighbors. Volunteers are needed to set up, direct people to the drive through area, collect client information, and place food in the client’s trunk. You do not need to remain the entire 2 & 1/2 hours.
HCCM has asked for 7 people for each activity. We are asking you to please let us know if you will be able to participate in either activity, so we know if we have enough or too many people.
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Volunteers Needed to Listen to Stories!
Sign up for a 30-minute time-slot (children are welcome to join you) to hear one of our adult ESL students read a children’s story over Zoom. They have been invited to read to elementary-aged children at a local school and they just need to practice first. This is the easiest half-hour you can donate to this important social justice work. Just listen to them practice reading their stories.
Each student is assigned a set of books that should take about 25 minutes to read. Feel free to sign up for more than one slot--our ESL students want to be full of confidence when they are in front of school kids.
You can signup to help by using this link or contacting one of the coordinators listed below:
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Women's Labyrinth Group on Zoom
Sunday, June 13, 6:30-9 p.m
We gather for a sharing circle and finger labyrinth walk as we approach the Summer Solstice (June 20)—the longest day and the fullness of the sun. We reflect on the story of Amaterasu, Japanese Sun Goddess, who retired to a cave in Her grief and despair. What brought Amaterasu out of Her cave? What do we need as we begin to emerge from our cave of the pandemic? You are invited to bring a poem or short reading to share. The group is open to women high school age and older. If you need the Zoom link or a copy of the Live Oak Labyrinth graphic, contact: Linda Webster
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Live Oak Seniors' Coffee Hour
Join us for Coffee hour on Thursdays at 10:30am. On the 1st & 3rd week of the month, Rev. Joanna will lead a lively discussion. The other weeks will be an informal gathering. The Zoom link will be on the What's Happening page.
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LiveOakUU.org Pages to Visit:
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Each Friday at 6:30 p.m. Join us for Friday Fellowship with Rev. Betty. Friday Fellowship includes meditation, readings, homily and discussion. All are welcome! Co-sponsored by UU Free Range Ministry and UBarU Camp & Retreat Center registration
Each Friday at 10 a.m. Friday Dance as a spiritual practice, for all ages (adults and kids), genders, abilities, and fitness levels. Set an intention for joy, energy, movement, and community. Open to UUs and wider community, led by Community Minister Rev. Erin Walter. Questions or song requests, contact erinjwalter@gmail.com link
Youth Summer camps- dates are based on age of camper
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The deadline for the weekly e-newsletter and the Sunday announcements is midnight on Tuesday. The submission form can be found here
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Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church
(737) 240-3455 | 3315 El Salido Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613
www.liveoakuu.org
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