1085 E. Genesee Street
Office: 324 University Ave
Syracuse, NY 13210
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Greetings!
Here is your weekly news from UUMC.
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September 2022
Governing Board Article
At our September Governing Board Meeting on 9/13/22 we discussed our next steps in reimagining space usage at UUMC. We spent time reviewing how using the 2nd floor space worked for the Legacy Luncheon on 9/11/22, which hopefully many of you were able to attend!
We feel that the space is a nice, bright, pleasant place to gather. We did all agree that the way the room was set up for that event resulted in some difficulty with “traffic flow” and that setting it up in a different way would certainly help address that issue. We also think it might be helpful to consider removing some of the current partition walls to open the space up more. In addition, with the number of people in the room, and the air conditioning currently not working, it was rather warm. As a result, Governing Board made a motion encouraging the Trustees to approve, if possible, repair of the air conditioning for the 2nd floor this fall.
We would like to continue moving forward with some of our proposed space changes and moves – in particular moving some staff offices up to the 2nd floor to open up 1st floor rooms for dedicated Sunday School classroom space. Other proposed moves and space use changes continue to be discussed with various groups.
We are still pursuing renting space out to an agency to open a Day Care, as we know there is a tremendous need for day care spots in our area, however are waiting to hear back from those who have expressed interest. Other options for renting space continued to be explored.
The Governing Board encourages, and would appreciate input from the Congregation on these, and other issues. Please contact any Governing Board member to discuss your thoughts, ideas or concerns. In addition, you are welcome to attend Governing Board meetings at any time. Just contact me, Joyce Flynn, or Pastor Alicia to let us know of your desire to attend so that we can add you to the Zoom invitation. We generally meet the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 5:30
pm via Zoom, however, our October meeting will be on Tuesday, October 18th at 5:30 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Joyce H. Flynn, Governing Board Chair
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Do You have Friends or Family Heading to the Dome?
Please let your friends and family know that UUMC will be renting out our parking lot (the fenced in lot and spaces near the building) for game days and events! The cost is $20 per space and the proceeds go directly to support our Outreach efforts.
If you are a member and you usually park at UUMC, please contact the office so we know to expect you. You are always welcome to make a donation, but payment from members is not expected.
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Sunday Worship | 10:30 a.m.
In-Person and on Facebook Live
Click Below to Join Worship on Sunday
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Please note: Every worship service remains "live" on our Facebook page. You are able to watch every one that has been done since we began online worship. They never go away. If you are unable to begin at 10:30, you can watch it at your leisure another time.
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We will continue to use responsive prayer – which reminds us that the work of the people or liturgy is a constant back and forth with God, one another and the world;
short songs – to keep in our hearts and feel God’s presence at all times;
new words paired with familiar tunes – to help us remember that our understanding of God is ever changing;
silence – so that we might listen to God’s voice;
and the Trinity – so we remember that God is both a mystery and always in relationship.
These patterns are part of the gift we receive from Celtic Christianity.
Worship Music
Prelude Highland Cathedral - Ulrich Robert & Michael Korb
Suzanne Stephenson, Bagpipes
Offertory “Think on Me” Text and Music by Mary Queen Scots (1542-1587)
arranged by James Quitman Mulholland
Postlude on “St. Columba” - Charles Villiers Stanford
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Kids Corner
Check out one way to connect with your children as you all connect with scripture. Click Here
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Volunteer Opportunity
NEW- Friday, September 23, 2022, 4:30-8pm, Assist with Game Day Parking. Approx. 3.5hr. Volunteer opportunity. Assist our staff in directing parking
and collecting payments in UUMC parking lots for Dome game attendees.
Outside effort. Some moving of cones and signage.
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Ongoing Requests
Hygiene Products Needed: Shampoo,
Soap, Deodorant, Tooth Brushes & Tooth Paste
to arrange drop-off time.
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Continuing Education is Scotland & Ireland
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the Wiffenpoofs Preform at UUMC
The famous Yale Acappella singing group, the Wiffenpoofs https://www.whiffenpoofs.com/, will be performing at University Church on October 10th in the afternoon (probably around 3 pm – will be nailed down soon). Tickets are $20 general admission, $10 student, and $15 seniors. This will bring many new people into our sanctuary who will be inspired by Alicia’s welcome speech to check us out further.
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Spiritfilm: Convergence: Courage in a Crises
Our September Spiritfilm is October 1! Saturday nights have filled up in September. Other dates: October 29, November 19 and December 17. Our first selection is Convergence: Courage in a Crises, a series of documentaries on responses to the covid crises. Hope everyone can get it on Netflix. See review: https://www.spiritualityandpractice.com/films/reviews/view/29094/convergence-courage-in-a-crisis. Plan an in-person conversation at the Price/Fought home in The Hamlet, 6305 Hamlet Crest down near the circle. Time: 7:30. Will let you know if plans change.
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UUMC Announcements
September 25 at 12 noon: Join us after worship for a Q&A session with the Interim Superintendent of SCSD. They are looking to hear feedback from the community on ways to improve our Schools.
September 30: UUMC Church office will close at noon to allow the staff to attend the Empty Bowls event.
October 2: World Communion Day. UUMC challenges the congregation to bring in 250 boxes of Jiffy Corn Bread Mix, 250 Boxes of Cake Mix & 250 Containers of premade Frosting. What will you bring to help us meet this goal?
Men’s Group: We would like to start a men’s group in September. Please email Mark Letham if you are interested in joining or would like more information at mrletham@comcast.net.
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Please note: Prayer requests and comments submitted in the chat during our online service are public knowledge, as the church’s Facebook page is open to all.
As a caring church, we hold one another in prayer. The names in the next sentence are selected each week from the church directory, generally in alphabetical order. This week, please pray for:
Katie Flynn
The requests list below come from the previous Sunday’s worship and those received during the week.
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Angela P.: Prayers for the family of Brad who passed away last week.
Ann O.: Continued prayers for Dave H. with health issues.
Anonymous: Prayers for the Banks Family.
Anonymous: Prayers for my siblings.
Bruce W.: Prayers for my foster son, Jeremiah, and his Family.
Connie: Prayers for all those traveling and those recovering.
Connie: Prayers for teens dealing with the difficulties that come with those ages.
Jackie: Prayers for Barb G.
Jerome: Thank God for being with our family and myself. Today is my birthday.
Laurie S.: Prayers for my cousin, Monte, recently diagnosed with a third recurrence of cancer.
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Letha F.: For the suffering.
Letha F.: For our children that face so many challenges.
Letha F.: For the caretakers, continue to give them strength.
Mamie B.: Good morning, God Bless all.
Mark L.: Prayers for my sister-in-law Christina in healing.
Nelson: For the family of Faye – who passed away this week.
Nelson: Prayers for Richie with heart issues.
Sharon: Please pray for my friend Sandy.
Ted: Prayers for my father who passed.
Tom & Carol B.: For a neighbor with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
UUMC: Prayers for our Scotland Travelers to have a safe trip home.
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If you would like to join our prayer circle, please contact Carol Boll at cjlboll76@gmail.com. |
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Westcott Street Cultural Parade & Fair
September 25 at 12-7 pm. Syracuse United Methodist Ministries, Erwin First and UUMC would like to invite you to join them in marching in this year’s parade! If you would like to march in the parade, please meet the SUMM collective at the Westcott Community Center at 11:45. SUMM, Erwin First & UUMC will be sponsoring a table and is asking for volunteers to hand out SUMM reusable shopping bags, rainbow streamers & church brochures.
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Annual Church/Charge Conference
November 9th at 6:30 at St. Paul's UMC.
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100 Black Men of Syracuse
Each year, 100 Black Men of Syracuse sponsors the Winston Gaskin Community Walk for Wellness & Stroke Prevention, which honors Winston Gaskin, an African-American Syracuse resident, pharmacist, Army veteran and community leader who passed away in 2009. The Gaskin Walk has been sponsored by the 100 since 2009 when it was part of Syracuse’s Juneteenth Festival. It is also dedicated to raising awareness about the signs and symptoms of stroke.
Proceeds from the annual event benefit the 100 Black Men of Syracuse, Inc. health and wellness initiatives. Donations are always welcomed if you are unable to participate in the walk.
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“Living on Purpose in the Pursuit of Racial Justice” is the subtitle of “Better, Not Bitter.”
Yusef Salaam has a message to be heard by all concerned with the travesties of our criminal justice system…in the context of the larger schemes of personal commitments.
The ACTS Race Matters Book Club will gather Monday October 3 @ 7 PM on zoom to discuss Salaam’s work.
Syracuse residents will also have an opportunity to hear him on Tuesday October 11 in the Civic Center. He will be the 2nd speaker in the annual Authors Lecture Series sponsored by the Friends of the Central Library. Go to https://www.foclsyracuse.org/
Tickets are still available to hear Brit Bennett, author of best-13 selling “The Vanishing Half” on Tuesday September 13. Book Club members felt that her novel on racial identity is one of the best books they have ever read.
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Save the Date, Sat. Nov. 19, Bishop Webb's Farewell Gathering
You are invited to Upper New York (UNY) Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb’s farewell/retirement gathering on Saturday Nov. 19 from 1-4 p.m. at the Upper New York Conference Center, 7481 Henry Clay Blvd. in Liverpool. Join others throughout the Conference to celebrate Bishop Webb’s 10 years of ministry as Bishop of the UNY Conference. More details will be released once they become available.
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Daily Anti-Racism Prayers
Discipleship Ministries of the United Methodist Church offers anti-racism prayers emailed to you Monday through Friday. To sign up to receive them, click the link below.
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Please click the link below to read United Methodist news from around the country and world on UM News Digest.
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Contact Us
Alicia Wood, Pastor
Beth DuBois, Pastoral Accomplice
1085 E. Genesee Street, Syracuse, NY
315.475.7277
Email | office@uumcsyracuse.org
Facebook | uumcsyracuse
Twitter | @uumcsyr
Instagram | uumcsyr
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