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Please join us on Zoom!
Sundays at 11 AM
(Tech assistance available from 10:30 - 11 AM)
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Please note the following:
1. This service will be recorded and/or live-streamed to Facebook. If you do not want to be included in the recording, please turn off your camera, mute your microphone, and change your name to "MVUUF" (these are all Zoom options once you join the meeting).
2. If you would like to submit a joy or sorrow for the service, please email Rev. Kellie by 10:00 PM on the prior Saturday evening (minister @mvuuf.org).
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A MINUTE FOR MUSIC
As I read, I found myself nodding and thinking; “Exactly! That’s what our choir has been going through.” Eaton says, “As choir rehearsals have moved online, the work of many choir directors has shifted toward pastoral care for choir members mourning the loss of singing together in-person.”
And in choosing hymns for our Sunday worship services, I have coincidentally moved in the same direction that Dr. Glen Thomas Rideout describes, falling back on less traditional Western European hymns in favor of “heart songs.” These simpler, expressive songs, like “Comfort Me” or “Woyaya” are repetitive and easy to sing, allowing us an emotional outlet rather than an intellectual one. But that’s a topic for next month’s Minute for Music!
Sara Davis
Director of Music
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CYRE NEWS
Hey there!
2020-2021 Children and Religious Education (CYRE) classes will begin on Sunday, October 4th! This year our young children’s programming will be split into two classes, PreK-1st grade and 2nd – 5th grade. These classes follow the Soul Matters curriculum which has been adapted specifically this year to teaching in the online learning environment. Our middle school youth will be exploring different religions in the Neighboring Faiths curriculum and the high schoolers will continue with their youth-led discussion group format.
ALL children and youth attending CYRE classes must register; it's easy, just click HERE. Registration helps us learn names, track attendance, plan for activities, and accommodate any special needs.
Questions? Please contact our Director of Religious Education, Somaya Bernard, re@mvuuf.org.
Somaya Bernard
Director of Religious Education
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ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTES
By now you have probably heard that my mother's health has been deteriorating, which is to be expected for someone experiencing stage 5 kidney disease and dementia.
I wanted to thank everyone for your kind & caring thoughts, prayers and positive energy as my family and I deal with this challenging concern. It means very much to me that you have reached out, and I truly appreciate your care & concern. We are hopeful that my mother's quality of life may improve as we help her transition to a memory care facility.
Jennie Freiberger
Fellowship Administrator
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SOUL MATTERS LINK FOR OCTOBER
For the month of October, our Soul Matters' theme is Deep Listening. Simply click HERE for the packet!
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Workshop on Institutional Change Coming Next Month!
“The good news is that we are in control of what we do with our daily living. If we, each one of us, represent a missing remnant in the fabric of our collective future-then together we can lean into a possibility that we have yet to fully experience in human history. A collective wholeness. An unassailable good. That is the kind of salvation I am here to fight for in the small moments of every single day.” - Rev. Dr. Sofia Betancourt, “The Missing Remnant” (p.67 Widening the Circle of Concern)
In this time of restlessness and uncertainty, a yearning for real change becomes increasingly insistent. Perhaps holding a sign saying "Widening the Circle of Concern - Join us!" This was a report released by our Unitarian Universalist Commission On Institutional Change (COIC) at our General Assembly in June, 2020.
Looking for a path forward for your congregation to be guided by UU Voices of Color? Not sure what to do with your two Thursday evenings following the election? Want to get fired up before attending the UUJO annual meeting on Saturday, November 21st?
UUJO has just the opportunity for you!
Join UUJO Board members and- wait for it- Rev. Mel Hoover AND our very own Rev. Kellie- starting with two 90-minute sessions. We will look at one chapter in Widening the Circle of Concern, understanding the content, looking at action options, sharing what is working, and creating ideas for your congregation to work toward a new anti-racist America - making ALL of our Constitution real.
What: Widening the Circle of Concern - Making it Accessible
When: two Thursday nights, November 5th and 12th, 7-8:30 PM
Where: Register for Zoom information and reading materials
(registration information coming soon)
Why: Honoring 3 years of COIC work with action
Who: You and other members of your congregation
Make sure to click HERE for a great infographic with more info, courtesy of First UU Church of Columbus.
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TRANSGENDER INCLUSION IN CONGREGATIONS
Workshop Coming This Fall!
MVUUF’s Transgender Alliance Group is offering the Transgender Inclusion in Congregations course by Transforming Hearts Collective this fall!
“This course is for everyone from novices on trans identity to those with decades of life experience. The course pushes participants to the next level of congregational welcome, relationship-building, and skills-building. It counters mainstream narratives about who trans people are; supports understanding of non-binary identities (such as genderqueer, agender, and two spirit); and employs a deeply intersectional approach. “ ---From Transforming Hearts Collective
The Transgender Alliance Group grew out of an ally group that formed over a year ago as a supportive place where cisgender congregants could work on reducing and elminating their own internalized transphobia and heterosexism without harming our transgender siblings. We took this course to learn more about being a transgender ally and how to make our congregation fully inclusive and affirming of the full breadth of gender diversity and were all deeply moved by the course.
We will be offering the course in THREE interactive Zoom sessions that will include watching the lectures with time for group discussion and individual reflection.
Session #1 : Saturday, October 3rd 1-4:00 PM
Session #2 : Saturday, November 7th 1-4:00 PM
Session #3 : Saturday, December 5th 1-4:00 PM
Please mark your calendars and join us for Session #1 on Saturday, October 3rd from 1-4:00 PM. If you attended the first session of this course in February before everything came to an abrupt halt due to the COVID19 pandemic, you can either join us for a refresher in October or pick up where you left off and join us for the second session in November!
To learn more about Transforming Hearts Collective, click HERE
Below is the Zoom info you'll need to join the classes:
To join the class online click the link below
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IMMIGRATION ACTION GROUP
Sunday, October 4th, 12:30 PM
Are you interested in supporting those who have come to our country searching for a better life? Do you believe all humans have a right to live in a safe environment? Then we'd like to suggest attending a meeting of our Immigration Action Group.
This group meets on the first Sunday of every month, 12:30 PM, on Zoom, and the meeting is open to ALL. Why not join them and see how you can help?
The Zoom information for the meeting can be found below:
Join the meeting online with the link below
Passcode is: 100025
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WEST DAYTON ACTION GROUP
Tuesday, October 6th, 6:30 PM
Our West Dayton Action Group wants to make a difference in the lives of those living on the west side of Dayton. They provide support through the Wesley Community Center with tutoring, book drives, and baby showers (to name just a few of the activities).
If you'd like to attend the meeting--and see how you can help them--, please contact Bob Lewis, bobslewis@hotmail.com.
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TRANSGENDER ALLIANCE GROUP
Thursday, October 8th, 7:00 PM
MVUUF's Transgender Alliance Group meets each month on the second Thursday; this month, they'll gather (on Zoom!) on Thursday, October 8th from 7-8:30 PM. Our Transgender Alliance Group is a supportive place of community for transgender folx and their allies.
To join the meeting, please use the info below:
To join the Zoom meeting online, click below
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SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE
Monday, October 19th, 6:30 PM
Our Social Action Committee offers many different ways for you to "be the change" you'd like to see in the world: immigration action, St. Vincent lunches, improving conditions in west Dayton, literacy & tutoring projects, and the list goes on.
If you would like to join them, feel free to join their next meeting, on Monday, October 19th, beginning at 6:30 PM on Zoom.
To join the meeting, please use the information below:
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ANTI-RACISM ALLY GROUP
Thursday, October 22nd 7:00 PM
There has been a lot of turmoil around racism in our country, state and city. Are you a white person with questions, ideas, concerns or just want a place to have discussions about what is going on?
Then please join our Anti-Racism Ally group on Thursday, October 22nd at 7:00 PM. Co-Leaders, Kristen Beireis and Bill Ross have revamped the group a little; each meeting will allow for learning, actively practicing being allies, open discussion, and creating actions we can take to follow and support Black, Indigenous and all People of Color (BIPOC) in our congregation as well as residents in the larger community. Meetings take place the 4th Thursday evening of the month.
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ST. VINCENT de PAUL LUNCH
Saturday, October 10th 10:30 AM
Thanks to all those who have donated funds and all those who have been willing to provide extra large batches of menu items as we continue with the COVID-19 plan we began in April. We ask MVUUF members and friends to provide beef or ground turkey sloppy joe sandwich filling, salad and fresh fruit, and to deliver or arrange with Lynn Buffington for pick up.
For COVID safety we deliver to the outside door at St. Vincent's and the hard working St. Vincent's staff will serve the meal. Please check the SignUp Genius for how you might help and please pay careful attention to the labeling instructions. Note: we drop off the main dish cold on Fridays and other items by 10:15 AM on Saturday morning.
Because of the expense of large “batches,” we are reimbursing cooks and shoppers for ingredients. We accept financial donations for this purpose. You may donate by sending a check made out to MVUUF with memo line "St. Vincent's." Please mail to 8690 Yankee St, Dayton 45458. Because MVUUF still needs our funds for operating expenses, more than ever, please only donate for St. Vincent's if you are able to also continue to contribute to MVUUF operating expenses. You can contact Lynn with questions, including about reimbursement process, and suggestions: ABUFFLG@Gmail.com or 937-657-0426.
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UNSUNG HERO
Congratulations to this month's Program Council Unsung Hero, Diane Colvin!
Diane is a well-organized, dedicated volunteer. She has served MVUUF as the Membership Rep for many years. During that time she helped reinstitute Covenant groups and continues to chair that program and facilitate one of the groups each year. She’s a long time member of both Women’s Group and the Daytime Book Group, contributing her wisdom and friendship. She donates her time to congregants who need help, especially when needing a truck to help move possessions. You may also have heard her share her musical talents playing piano during a Sunday service. Diane quietly contributes in big and little ways to much of what we do. And, if you’ve ever been a lucky winner of one of our Service Auction baskets, she probably made the bow for it!
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PROGRAM COUNCIL
Monday, October 5th, 7:00 PM
Our Program Council (PC) is responsible for : Leading and implementing a variety of programs that bring MVUUF closer to realizing its purpose, vision and mission; Facilitating cooperation among program areas; Approving the appointment or removal of committee chairs nominated by individual program council representatives; Appointing interim members to fill mid-term vacancies on the nominating committee; Nominating one qualified candidate for election to the nominating committee each year; and Recommending policies and procedures to the board for approval and incorporation into the MVUUF policy manual.
PC meets once a month, usually on the first Monday, and their meetings are open to ALL. For October, they'll be meeting on Monday, October 5th, at 7:00 PM (on Zoom).
If you'd like to attend the PC meeting, please use the Zoom info below:
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DEATH CAFE
Monday, October 26th, 7:00 PM
Death Cafes are gatherings of people who share refreshments and discuss death. They are held at churches, universities, hospice centers, yoga studios, and coffee shops around the globe, and now on virtual platforms.
Any adult who is curious and open to talking and/or listening about death is welcome to join us. Feel free to bring your refreshments! We began holding these gatherings in August, and now hold them monthly on the 4th Monday evening of the month.
If you'd like to attend one or more of the discussions, please use the Zoom info below:
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BOARD MEETING
Sunday, October 17th, 1:30 PM
Our monthly Board Meetings are held on the third Saturday of each month; this means we'll gather virtually on Zoom on Saturday, October 17th, beginning at 1:30 PM. Our Board meetings are open to EVERYONE, and at each meeting time is set aside to answer any questions our members and friends may have for Board members.
If you'd like to attend the meeting, please use the Zoom info below:
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WELCOME SESSION
Sunday, October 18th 12:15 PM
Are you new to MVUUF? Would you like to know more about the Fellowship and what we have to offer?
We offer a Welcome Session on the 3rd Sunday of each month, hosted by our Membership Rep., Lathe Snyder, where you'll have the opportunity to meet MVUUF members & friends and find out more about our Fellowship. Please join us!
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STARTING POINT
Three Saturday morning classes,
October 3rd, 10th and 17th 9:30 AM
And speaking of our Welcome Sessions, here's another way of increasing your UU knowledge and finding ways to become more involved at MVUUF.
Starting Point will be offered in three classes, which are ideal for new members and friends, anyone interested in membership,
or really anyone who wishes to deepen their knowledge and practice of Unitarian
Universalism and their involvement in our Fellowship.
The classes will be held on three Saturday mornings--October 3rd, 10th and 17th---on Zoom from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM each day. Please join us!
To join the class, click on the link below:
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WOMEN'S GROUP
Every Sunday Morning, 9:30 AM
This weekly group is open to all who identify as female, and they would love to have you join them for one of their interesting & thought-provoking discussions!
If you'd like to join them, please use the Zoom information supplied below:
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SCRIPTURE STUDY
Sunday Mornings, 9:30 AM
If you are interested in learning about different religions, and especially in the writings from those different religions, then you should consider attending our Scripture Study. They meet every Sunday morning, beginning at 9:30 AM on Zoom. You can contact John Bierman if you have any questions at john_bierman@att.net or 937-438-0211.
To join their Zoom meeting, use the information posted below:
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WORSHIP FOR THE WEARY
Thursdays, 6:30 PM
We continue to offer this shorter, more reflective service as a way of providing a bit of peace and comfort during these trying times. We "gather" on Zoom for music, readings, and reflection.
We hope you'll join us! To do so, please use the information below:
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ACOUSTIC FOLK JAM SESSION
Tuesday, October 20th, 6:30 PM
If you're looking for a fun way to share your love of music, may we suggest attending our Acoustic Folk Jam Session? You can play an instrument...or use your voice...or just listen and enjoy to everyone else. It's a low-key way to enjoy some human connection (virtually, of course) and relax!
If you'd like to join them, please use the information below:
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DAYTIME BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, October 21st, 10:30 AM
Our Daytime Book Club continues to meet monthly to discuss a featured book; this month, they'll be gathering at 10:30 AM(on Zoom) on Wednesday, October 21st to discuss The Glass Hotel by Emily St. John Mandel.
Future selection for discussion:
November 18th: Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butle
December 16th: The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes
January 20th: Lilac Girls: A Novel by Martha Hall Kelly
February 17th: The Daughters of Erietown by Connie Schultz
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FALL-OWEEN LABYRINTH WALK
Halloween Weekend
Mark your calendar: CYRE Committee is planning a Fall-Oween Labyrinth Walk on the weekend of Halloween this year. It will be a drop-in activity as a COVID-safe alternative to our annual Halloween social gathering. Families and individuals are invited to bring a painted pumpkin or gourd, home-made scarecrow, or other fall decoration (preferably natural, nothing gruesome, please) to share in the labyrinth. Drop off by Friday, October 30th, before 6:00 PM. Families should plan to pick things up after Sunday, November 1st, if they want to keep them.
You will have an opportunity to walk the lovely labyrinth, and there will be activities on the path. You can wear costumes or not, but please take the opportunity to take your picture and post it on the MVUUF Beloved Community Facebook page, if you are willing. Since we cannot be together, we hope that this co-creation and shared enjoyment will be enjoyed as a new way to experience our community.
Participants will sign up for a time to visit, so that we can keep our distance and keep our community safe. Sign Up HERE. If you arrive and others are already in the labyrinth, please put on your mask, give space, and wait to enter. You can walk around back to see the wetland in fall, lay on the grass and watch clouds (or stars), crunch through leaves, or hunt for acorns.
If you have an idea to share or want to help, please contact Genevieve Harvey, genevieve4home@aol.com.
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