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This Sunday, October 8, 2023
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"Roots and Wings"
with Rev. Karen Armina
We are both descendants and ancestors, and our lives are the point of connection between the stories of our heritage and what the next generations will carry forward. This morning, we’ll explore what we keep and what we pass on.
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The Share the Plate for Sunday, Oct. 8 and Sunday, Oct. 15 is Odyssey Behind Bars. Odyssey behind Bars offers college jumpstart programs to students incarcerated in Wisconsin state prisons. It is part of the UW Odyssey Project, which for 19 years has empowered students living in poverty to overcome obstacles, find their voices and reframe their futures. Susan Podebradsky nominated them.
Please nominate a local organization for our Share the Plate Program!
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Our October Theme: The Gift of Heritage | |
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Our October theme reminds us that we’re part of a sacred chain, always in contact with something larger than ourselves- our history. In this space, you’ll find a new invitation into reflection every week.
Check-in question: What story told by (or about) your ancestors has shaped you the most?
To acknowledge our ancestors means we are aware that we did not make ourselves.
-- Alice Walker
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What's Happening in Our Congregation | |
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Minister's Musings
Dear Ones, it seems that autumn has finally (and suddenly) arrived! I’m watching the leaves begin to show the colors that have been hidden behind their green, and I’m enjoying the crispness of fresh apples and fall air. Seasonal transition is really apparent in this place at this time, and my Pagan heart knows this season as a sacred opportunity to reflect on the transitions in my own life...(read more)
I would love to meet with you! Please come by during office hours (click the button below to see those) or send me an email to set up an appointment for another time.
And, as always, please call or text if you have a pastoral emergency.
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Religious Education and Family Ministry
This Sunday- This week will be a multigenerational service with everyone in the sanctuary. Join Genevieve at the Busy Hands table as we make our own family trees! Our collaborative Youth Group will meet in the youth room after the service from 12:30-1:30. Snacks will be provided!
Next Sunday-
RE classes for children (PK-5) and OWL during the service, and a community meal after. The meal will be a potluck- please bring a food from a family recipe or your cultural heritage if you can!
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Offerings for Adults and High School Youth
With Rev. Karen
"Shaping the Journey” for adults and high school youth on Sunday, Nov. 5
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Music Ministry
The Sacred Breath Choir will be providing special music for this Sunday’s service. They will be singing “Loosen, Loosen” by Aly Halpert (a song you may recognize as a former hymn of the month) and a beautiful choral arrangement of India.Arie’s “I Am Light.” We are looking forward to sharing these comforting songs with the rest of the congregation.
The Sacred Breath Choir is trying to track down all of our choir folders. Do you have a choir folder at home and no plans to return to choir in the near future? Please bring it to Reeb and leave it on the table in the staff office. If you have a folder at home but plan to come to choir eventually, please email Jennifer to notify them of your folder number! Thank you!
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 at music@jruuc.org about ways you can assist with filing and updating the Choir Inventory doc.
This Sunday’s shared music:
“Gathered Here” #389 (gray hymnal)
“Spirit of Life” #123 (gray hymnal)
“We Are” #1051 (teal hymnal)- Hymn of the Month
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Offering and Receiving Connection, Support, and Spiritual Practice | |
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Meditation With Friends - Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7 p.m. (Beginners Welcome)
Sacred Breath Choir - Thursdays, 7 to 8:30 p.m., contact Music Director Jennifer Hedstrom at music@jruuc.org
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Announcements & Upcoming Events | |
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Fall Cleanup and Work Day this Saturday, Oct. 7 at JRUUC
Come between 10 a.m. and noon to help clean up the garden beds, cut brush, clean the outdoor signs. For more information, contact kearns@uwalumni.com.
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MOSES/WISDOM Public Action - Tuesday, Oct. 10, 12 to 1 p.m.
We will be holding a public action on the steps of the State Capitol protesting the inhumane, destructive, and harmful "lockdown" practices of the Department of Corrections at its various institutions. We will be calling on the Governor, the State Legislature, and the Department of Corrections to take immediate and decisive action to address this human rights crisis through reducing the prison population and reinvesting taxpayer resources into community alternatives.
Contact Joan Kemble at 860-796-8746 to arrange carpooling from Reeb. See WISDOM for registration and details.
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Camp-out at Lake Farm Park! Oct. 14 to 15
Join us for time in nature, a shared campfire, biking over the bridge to McFarland, and/or overnight camping if you are so inclined, at the Group Campsite right on the lake, beyond Shelter #3 at Lake Farm Park.
Saturday, Oct. 14: All invited for Potluck Supper and Campfire (Overnight Camping is optional)
Sunday, Oct. 15: All can join potluck breakfast at the campsite before worship. Then head back to Reeb at 10am for a service and workshop on reparations with the Rev. Kerri Parker.
Contact Kelly Kearns for more information and to sign up
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Upcoming Folk Music Gatherings!
Hello, what a great time the Sunday revival service was! Let's keep the energy moving and get together for more folk singing in October!
Folk singing at Reeb: Oct. 7, Oct. 14, Oct. 21, and Oct. 28, all at 2 p.m.
I hope to see you then! - Michael Stimson
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Seeking Members for Safety/Security Task Force
Your Board of Trustees is seeking two to four congregation members who would be interested in working on a task force to develop our new safety and security policy. If you are interested in helping, please email board@jruuc.org or contact Deb Myrbo or Rand Hill.
We'll begin work on the priority sections of this policy--building security during Sunday worship, and natural disaster/medical emergency/fire protocols soon.
Thanks!
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Listening Session Findings
Your board and minister would like to thank all those who participated in our congregational listening session on 9/17/2023. A summary of the results is now available at this link.
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Website Tip of the Week - Themes
Need to know who to talk to about something in our congregation? Try this page “Committees & Other Contacts” on our website. You can also find this page by clicking on the “Connection” tab or menu option. As always, if you find incorrect information, please let us know at web@jruuc.org.
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Seeking Folks with a Welcoming Attitude
Do you have a winning smile? Are you up to the job of making newcomers and old-timers feel they belong? If so, consider being a greeter on Sunday mornings. The membership Team is looking for people to help greet, especially on the first or second Sundays of the month. If you are interested, please contact Elaine Morrison. She will make sure you get the instruction you need.
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Save the date: Exploring Membership Class, Saturday, Nov. 4 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Anyone new to JRUUC, long term friend or even members wanting to know more about JRUUC and UU history are welcome to attend. To sign up or get more info, contact Mary Wagner or Kelly Kearns.
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Reeb Rave 2023 is on Saturday, Nov. 11
In person at Reeb 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., or on Zoom 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Suggested donation - $10 per person or $25 for a family
This will be a hybrid event. The in-person event includes dinner, live entertainment and online auction bidding. For those people who do not wish to attend in person we will live-stream the event, including entertainment on Zoom, and online auction bidding will still be available.
We are seeking volunteers to help with the event, including providing entertainment, helping setup and cleanup, preparing dinner and helping with the auction. We are also soliciting suggestions for a theme. Current ideas include ‘Who are my Heroes’ and ‘Fairy\Folk Tales’.
Items and services can be donated to our auction now using the online donation form. Donations can include all kinds of things like household and sports items, tools, art, dinner parties, vacation stays in cabins, help with yard work or snow removal, outdoor excursions, pet-sitting etc. Donation ideas can also be found on the donation form. Links to this years catalog will be posted on our website and in an upcoming newsletter.
If you have any ideas or suggestions please contact Tom McClintock.
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Meet Our New Office Administrator!
Hi, my name is Tony Hebblethwaite. I’m very excited to join James Reeb UU Congregation as your new office administrator. I recently moved to Madison, Wisconsin from Phoenix, Arizona. I look forward to greeting you in person on Sunday morning.
I'll be in the office on:
Wednesdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Fridays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Sundays, 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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What's Happening in Our Community | |
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Urban Triage Unhoused Youth Initiative Drive
Sept. 11 - Oct. 6, 2023
Urban Triage strives to end youth homelessness though their transitional housing services: Youth- Headed Family Shelter, Scattered Transitional Housing Units, Rapid Rehousing, and Youth Drop-In Center. You can support their initiative by contributing household items to either a drop off bin near you or checkout their Amazon Wish List.
View the wish list here
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Healing House Wish List
Just Dane's Healing House is a safe place for families experiencing homelessness to go when a member of the family needs to prepare for a medical procedure, or to recuperate after childbirth or hospitalization.
Guests at Healing House often come there with the bare minimum. Please help us provide some items to make them feel comfortable. The Program Coordinator has developed a wish list of items they need.
Please sign-up to donate and drop off the smaller items at the Healing House: 303 Lathrop St., Madison, WI 53726
View the wish list here
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A Message from UUA President: “Welcome, in this Season of Return”
The Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt, elected UUA President at General Assembly in June 2023, offers a message of welcome at the start of a new congregational year for Unitarian Universalists. Rev. Dr. Betancourt also invites all UUs into a shared ministry together to reimagine the workings and expressions of Unitarian Universalist faith, while holding onto the traditions, theology, and commitments that have made us who we are.
Watch the video message here
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