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This Sunday, September 3, 2023
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"Labor in the Pulpit"
with Rebecca Meier-Rao
Rebecca Meier-Rao says this of her work as the Executive Director for Worker Justice Wisconsin: “What inspires me about Worker Justice Wisconsin is the way it addresses problems that are very much in our midst and yet invisible to most people: things like wage theft, discriminatory practices, and the abuse of low-wage and immigrant workers. I am proud to work with people who are passionate and relentless in their pursuit of justice, and who are committed to empowering all workers to stand up for their rights!”
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The Share the Plate for Aug. 27 and Sept. 3 will be the Madison chapter of Veterans for Peace. Veterans for Peace is a global organization of military veterans and allies who lift their voices and experiences in creating a culture of peace. They inform the public of the true causes of war and the enormous costs of wars, with an obligation to heal the wounds of wars. They were nominated by Karol Niemann.
Please nominate a local organization for our Share the Plate Program!
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Our September theme: The Gift of Welcome | |
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Our September theme calls our attention to places of welcome in our hearts and in our community. In this space, you’ll find a new invitation into reflection every week.
Check-in question: What do you know now about welcoming in the present moment that you didn’t know?
“I was beginning to learn that home is the space within us and between us where we feel safe—and brave. It is not a physical space as much as it is a field of being.”
-- Valarie Kaur
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What's Happening in Our Congregation | |
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Minister's Musings
Dear ones, it is so good to be back among you! I’ve enjoyed seeing you and talking with you over the past couple of weeks. And as I settle back into the work I love of being your minister, I want to remind you to reach out to me when you want to connect, and to offer you some guidelines about what when it might be appropriate to do so…(read more)
Rev. Karen has returned from her leave time, but office hours are suspended until September. She’d love to meet with you before (or after) then- please send her an email to set up a time. And, as always, please call or text her if you have a pastoral emergency.
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Religious Education and Family Ministry
This Sunday will be a multigenerational service with everyone in the sanctuary, please join Genevieve at the busy hands table for fun crafts!
What will happen in RE and Family Ministry, starting October 1:
First Sundays: Multigenerational worship followed by RE classes for everyone, including OWL
Second Sundays: Multigenerational worship followed by high school youth group at JRUUC
Third Sundays: RE classes for children (PK-5) and OWL during the service, and community meal after
Fourth Sundays: Multigenerational worship followed by high school youth group at FUS
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Offerings for Adults and High School Youth
With Rev. Karen
“The Shared Pulpit” course for adults
“Writing Your UU Elevator Speech” for adults and high school youth on Sunday, October 1
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Music Ministry
Sacred Breath Choir welcomes new and returning members to the first meeting of the year! Join us this Thursday August 31 at 7-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary to build community through song. At our first rehearsal, we will teach Sacred Breath’s ritual opening and closing songs to new members. We will also learn two pieces for Reeb’s upcoming Water Communion service.
Are you good at organizing and/or data entry? If you would like to support the music ministry, but are not able to commit to weekly choir rehearsal, contact Jennifer about ways you can assist with filing and updating the Choir Inventory doc.
This Sunday’s shared music:
Hymn #109 “As We Come Marching, Marching”(Bread and Roses)
Hymn #146 “Soon the Day Will Arrive”
Hymn #1017 “Building A New Way”
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Offering and Receiving Connection, Support, and Spiritual Practice | |
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Sign up for 2023-2024 Covenant Groups!
Covenant Groups are part of the Adult Religious Exploration Program at JRUUC. Groups are randomly created at the start of each church year, based on the availability of people interested, and they meet monthly. hey are closed groups, for confidentiality and community-building, and are made up of 6 to 10 people plus a facilitator. They have several purposes: to build relationships through the practice of deep listening, and to practice shared ministry with each other and our congregation as a whole. Please see this brochure for more information, and sign up here or on the sign-up sheet on the RE table in the foyer if you’d like to be part of a virtual or in-person Covenant Group this year.
Meditation With Friends - Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00 pm (Beginners Welcome)
Sacred Breath Choir - Resumes this week - Thursdays 7-8:30 pm, contact Music Director Jennifer Hedstrom at music@jruuc.org
Journaling Group - Breaking for the summer, contact Jean Skinner
Building Our Racial Awareness Open Discussions - Breaking for the summer, contact Jeanette Clawson
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Announcements & Upcoming Events | |
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MOSES Meeting - September 10th at Reeb!
MOSES will meet at Reeb on Sunday, September 10 from 2-4 pm. Please come to meet folks from other. congregations, and learn more about what MOSES groups do. MOSES is an interfaith, non-partisan organization that unites congregations, non-profit organizations and individuals to build a better community. We join together to take action on social justice public policy issues, especially mass incarceration in Wisconsin.
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Board Listening Session – Sept. 17th
Your Board and Minister have scheduled our fall congregational listening session for September 17, after the Sunday service. Please mark your calendars, and stay tuned for further details. This session will be multiplatform, so you may participate online if you choose.
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Save the Date! JRUUC Camp-out Saturday October 14 - Sunday October 15
Plan to come for a pot-luck dinner and campfire and/or breakfast or stay for the night. Lake Farm County Park just south of Madison. More details to come.
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Reeb Rave 2023 is Happening! – Nov 11th
We have picked a date for our annual fundraising auction and party "Reeb Rave" – Nov 11th, 5:30 - 8:30pm at James Reeb! We are soliciting suggestions for a theme and seeking volunteers to help with the event, including soliciting businesses for donations, providing
entertainment and helping with food preparation. If you have any ideas or suggestions please contact Tom McClintock.
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Board Update From President Deb Myrbo
I'm pleased to announce that Tom McClintock has been appointed by the Board, according to our bylaws, to fill a vacated position and serve another year on the Board of Trustees as a Member at large. Welcome back, Tom! Your 2023-2024 Board consists of:
Deb Myrbo, President
Karol Niemann, President-Elect
Sophie Hannauer, Secretary
Michael Nunley, Treasurer
Rand Hill, Elaine Morrison, and Tom McClintock, Members at large
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Let's Make the JRUUC Front Window More Inviting!
Looking for one or more people to come up with a plan to make our front window area look nicer and more inviting. Got any ideas or good looking plants that can withstand a south-facing window? Contact Joan Kemble or Kelly Kearns.
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JRUUC Membership Team Looking for New Members!
If you like getting to know visitors and new members, planning social events, or just want to help at JRUUC in a small but important way, please consider joining the Membership Team. Contact any current team members for more information - Mary Wagner, Kelly Kearns and Elaine Morrison.
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Join Your Worship and Music Team!
We are continually looking for people to serve as Worship Associates and Tech Wizards. We’ve simplified zoom hosting and it is now done in the sanctuary, along with audio-visual work! Please email Rev. Karen with your interest or questions.
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What's Happening in Our Community | |
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Can You Help Furnish a Starter Apartment?
Do you have any used bedroom furniture or furnishings you might be willing to donate to help an immigrant neighbor? The JRUUC Immigrant and Refugee Rights Team is looking for some used bedroom furniture in decent condition and gently-used bedding for an asylum-seeker we are working with who has just found permanent housing, has had several job interviews, but doesn’t have enough money to furnish his bedroom in a shared apartment. Click here to find out how to help, or contact Leila Pain
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Our UUA General Assembly of Congregations has happened, and there was much worship, learning, discussion, and deciding! Go here to read some highlights, and come to worship this Sunday to hear Rev. Karen’s reflections on GA. Part of the learning, discussing, and deciding was about the proposed revisions to Article II of the UUA Bylaws - you can find the draft that this year’s delegates voted to bring to our congregations and other UU groups here. The delegates to the 2024 GA will share the conversations that happen over the course of the year, and vote on whether to adopt these revisions. | |
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