Sunday, November 27, 2022 - 10:00 AM | |
“Changing the Thanksgiving Story”
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Rev. Julie Stoneberg
with Dave Cicero, Director of Lifespan Religious Education
As we learned earlier this month, we’re not obliged to continue to view our history in the same old way. There’s an old chestnut (a story) about Thanksgiving that simply isn’t true. Let’s explore how we might tell it right.
This is a multigenerational service and will include ways for all ages to participate. There are no regular RE classes today but the Nursery is open for children 4K and under.
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Our Food Pantry recipient for November and December is
the Interchange Food Pantry.
It is the goal of IFP to provide guests with quality food items to maintain or improve their health. Please bring one of the following items or other non-perishable items this Sunday.
- peanut butter
- canned peached
- canned pears or other fruit
- fruit juice
- rice
- canned tuna or chicken
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Current Covid Risk: MEDIUM
With medium or low levels, masks are strongly encouraged but not required
and it is safe for choir and congregation singing.
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Covenant Conversation Recap
from Rev. Julie Stoneberg
Last Sunday, folks gathered with the Transition Team for a conversation about covenant. A covenant is a promise to stick together, and it also provides a common understanding of why and how we’ll keep that promise.
If you missed this discussion, mark your calendar for the next Community Conversation on Dec. 11.
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The Solstice Singers is a small group that leads chanting and congregational singing at EarthSpirit services throughout the year.
The next opportunity to join the Solstice Singers is the Winter Solstice service on Wednesday, December 21. There are two rehearsals: Tuesday, December 13, and Tuesday, December 20, both at 7 pm under the direction of Ruben Piirainen, Music Director. Music will be learned by rote, so non-music readers are welcome to participate. Please contact Ruben at rubenp@uucw.org if interested in participating.
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BLM2WUU is hosting a Virtual Panel Presentation on the book "My Grandmother’s Hands: Racialized Trauma and the Pathway to Mending Our Hearts and Bodies" by Resmaa Menakem.
Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, 10 am -12:30 pm
Panelists include:
- Sienna Lytle, Senior Manager of Diversity, Equity and Belonging for Hubspot
- Dr. Geof Swain, Founding Director of the Wisconsin Center for Health Equity
- Erica Turner, Co-founder of Bridge the Divide
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It's Time for Holiday Decorating!
Friday, December 2
10 am - 12 pm
Help decorate the church foyer and Sanctuary for the upcoming holidays!
Guidance and decorating supplies will be provided. We’ll have holiday cookies and festive music!
Come and stay for as long as you are able. Contact Kelly Bognar, Publications Coordinator, if you have any questions.
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Don't miss the next
Lunch with Rev. Julie
Friday, December 2 at 12 noon
Enjoy lunch and a time of open conversation with Rev. Julie and anyone else who shows up. Come prepared to participate…to both listen and share your thoughts about worship or anything about UU Church West that concerns or delights you.
There is no need to RSVP. Bring your lunch and favorite beverage. Contact Rev. Julie if you have questions.
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Multigenerational Choir is Coming
Calling all singers, ages 5 to 105! You’re invited to participate in the UUCW Multigenerational Choir. The Multigenerational Choir will sing several selections at UUCW’s annual Holiday Music Service, which is on Sunday, December 11.
If you have children or grandchildren, invite them to join you for some holiday music fun. But if you don’t have children in your family, no worries – it’s open to all! There will be three rehearsals prior to the Holiday Music Service.
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Holiday Services
Holiday Music Service
“Surrounded in Wondrous Sound”
December 11, 10 am
EarthSpirit Winter Solstice Ritual
December 21, 7 pm
Christmas Eve Service
“The More We Wonder, the More We Love” - Dec. 24, 4 pm
“Christmas Morning” - Dec. 25, 10 am
New Year's Day - “Centering to Life”
January 1, 10 am
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Faith & Democracy
White Christian nationalism is a threat to our democracy and to our faith. Rev. Jennifer Butler will be traveling to Wisconsin on February 5-7 to train communities to reclaim their faith traditions and to push back against the white Christian nationalism that is attempting to take over our electorate.
UU Church West is honored to host Rev. Butler on Monday, February 6th. Other Wisconsin events are held in Waukesha and Madison. See one or all!
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AUCTION FUN IS STILL AVAILABLE!
This is your LAST chance
to purchase these community-building Auction events!
Cooking, painting, and knitting classes await you. Social events such as the "Tail-Gate" Party, Cribbage Tournament, and a Bicycling Adventure are open for more participants... which makes them more fun! If you are interested, please contact Vicki Banville.
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Share Joys & Concerns
If you or someone you know needs Pastoral Care, contact Rev. Julie or the Lay Pastoral Care Team.
| Enter your Joy or Concern with the link below and choose whether you'd like them shared in the e-news or shared privately with Rev. Julie. | | |
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Bill Bowen is signed up to be an Usher. Will you join him?
Ushers are a core element of our in-person worship. Join the Usher Team!
USHER SIGN UP
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Currently, there are NO greeters signed up for this Sunday.
You can help make our church a warm and welcoming place by volunteering as a greeter.
GREETER SIGN UP
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Joyce Cable and Suzanne Nason
You can bring joy to folks just by making and serving coffee!
COFFEE SIGN UP
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DID YOU KNOW? - We are still collecting plastic bags/film. You can drop them off in the containers in the foyer. These containers will be available for the next few months. Help us earn another bench. | | |
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UUCW's Split the Plate partner for November is
Meta House of Milwaukee
| Meta House ends the generational cycle of addiction by healing women and strengthening families. With the support of their community, Meta House creates change, transforms, and restores hope. | | |
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All are welcome to join the
Christian Spirituality for UUs
on Wednesday, December 7th at 7 pm at UUCW.
The topic of conversation will be Inventing Hell. Is there a Hell or was it invented to keep people in line? What is your personal take on this piece of religious tradition? On a more personal level, how does the belief or lack thereof in Hell influence your spiritual practice and prayer?
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Time to Chill for the next
Monthly ROTATION!
Cool Weather Gear is the theme for the next Rotation: Coats & jackets, boots, mittens & gloves, scarves; also outdoor equipment like snowshoes, sleds, and skis.
Drop off in the community room before service on Sunday, December 4th. You do not have to bring anything to take whatever you want after service.
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Join the Men’s Breakfast Group for a conversation on current events, philosophy, movies, vacation spots, seminal books, and more.
DATE CORRECTION
The Breakfast Group will meet on Tuesday, December 13 at 8 am at Panera Bread, 2095 N Calhoun Rd., Brookfield (second Tuesday of the month). The group also meets online on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8 am. For more information, contact Jerry Kashmerick.
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Regional yUUth Overnighter
Hosted by YRUU (HS youth) at UUCW
Friday, Dec. 2, 6 pm through
Sat, Dec. 3, 12 noon
Gather with UU peers from neighboring congregations to explore “Why are you U?” via YouthCon-style activities. Two meals included. For more details and to register, contact Amy White or Dave Cicero, DLRE. The deadline is Nov. 26.
The YRUU group will be meeting this Sunday, Nov. 27th at 7 pm to finalize the plans for the Overnighter.
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The Wisdom and Whimsy Group Welcomes You!
Bring your lunch and a beverage and join us for conversation and/or listening. We as a group will decide on future topics so you are involved in shaping the group. This is a group for 50-plus but if you are a bit younger and want to come, we welcome you.
The next meeting is December 14, 11:30 am – 1 pm, and continues every second Wednesday of each month. Contact co-facilitators Kathy Allison or Susan Foley with any questions.
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CommUUnity Connections
provides a helping hand
or tangible support to members
of the church community
in times of need.
Kathy Lake
is the CommUUnity Connections coordinator for November.
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Beyond UU Church West
Click below for community events and resources from outside our church that align with our UU values and may be of interest to members and friends.
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Scott and Joanne Kopischke performed a hilarious classic comedy routine as part of our Auction Night entertainment. Click the image to play in case you missed it or want to have good laugh again. | |
Sunday, December 4, 2022 - 10:00 AM | | |
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Rev. Julie Stoneberg
To choose to wonder is to choose to interrupt the expected. It requires vulnerability and a bit of courage to release our grip on the known. Yet in that process, wonder might provide the opening we need to transform our experience of the holidays.
Enjoy music by the Kaleidoscope Band!
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Have you missed a past e-news
and need to get caught up on
UUCW announcements?
Visit the UUCW website and
click on the "news" tab for past
news and featured stories.
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Come as you are - leave inspired! | | | | |
