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This Sunday, January 29, 2023
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"Finding Our Center in Community"
with Sophie Hannauer and Heike Saynisch
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At JRUUC, it’s traditional for our Board of Trustees to lead a Sunday service from time to time. In keeping with this month’s theme, Board members Sophie Hannauer and Heike Saynisch will offer reflections on finding a center in the Reeb community. Link to service webpage | |
The Share the Plate for Jan. 22 and 29 will be the UUA Disaster Relief Fund, which provides flexible support for congregations affected by natural disasters. This Fund is part of a covenant between the UUA and congregations, between congregations who give generously and those in need, and with our community partners. Through aiding our congregations, their members and their community partners, we are able to embody our faith and values. Recently requests have come from California where heavy rains, high winds, and fallen trees caused significant damage to church buildings. | |
Our January Theme: The Path of Finding Our Center | |
Our January theme invites us to cultivate calm and peace- and to invite unrest and discomfort in our work to create calm and peace in the world. In this space, you’ll find a new invitation into reflection on our monthly theme every week. | |
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Check-in question:
What three things most moved you toward your center this year?
| If we want to support each other’s inner lives, we must remember a simple truth: the human soul does not want to be fixed, it wants simply to be seen and heard. If we want to see and hear a person’s soul, there is another truth we must remember: the soul is like a wild animal -- tough, resilient, and yet shy. When we go crashing through the woods shouting for it to come out so we can help it, the soul will stay in hiding. But if we are willing to sit quietly and wait for a while, the soul may show itself. - Parker Palmer | |
What's Happening in Our Congregation | |
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Minister's Musings
I’m away on sick leave, as I recover from having my gall bladder removed. I hope you’ll explore the links on the Article II Bylaw revisions I shared last week. See you next week!
| Rev. Karen will be out on sick leave until Tuesday 1/31. Please contact Karol Niemann if you have a pastoral emergency, and she’ll put you in touch with the minister on call. | | | |
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Religious Education and Family Ministry
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This week will be an all ages service with children and youth joining us in the sanctuary.
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We are looking forward to coordinating youth programming with our sister congregations at Prairie UU and First Unitarian Society. First Unitarian is having a spaghetti dinner to fundraise for Starlings women's youth volleyball team on February 18th. First Unitarian Society is also starting a group for parents of trans and nonbinary youth and would like to extend an invitation. See website for details.
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Music Ministry
The Sacred Breath Choir gathers on Thursday evenings. Please send an email to music@jruuc.org with any questions or thoughts you have about music ministry at JRUUC.
This week’s shared music:
- Hymn # 360 - "Here We Are Gathered Here”
- Awake the Sacred Fire” by Bernice Martin, harmony by Heather Pierson
- Hymn #1021 - "Lean on Me"
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Offering and Receiving Connection, Support, and Spiritual Practice | |
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Octavia’s Parables Reflection Group Sundays 1:00-2:00 pm - Next meeting 2/5/23
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Journaling Group next meets Monday, January 30 at 7:00 - contact Jean Skinner
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Meditation With Friends Group Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00 (Beginners Welcome)
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Sacred Breath Choir - Thursdays at 7:00 pm
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Announcements & Upcoming Events | |
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Upcoming Opportunities for Learning and Reflection with the 8th Principle Project Team
All the talk of anti-racism and white supremacy is bringing up a lot of feelings in many people. The book group for Me and White Supremacy will provide an opportunity to dig deeper into those feelings and gain insight. The intention of this supportive environment is to provide a safe place to discuss thoughts and feelings of guilt, confusion, and overwhelm and provide a path through to a more productive outlook on being an ally to BIPOC.
Book Discussion: Me and White Supremacy by Layla F. Saad - A 4-week series on Sundays at 1:00-3:00 pm, February 12 through March 5 Click for more info.
Open Discussion: “Building Our Racial Awareness” - Fourth Sundays of each month starting on February 26 - A monthly opportunity for conversation - Click for more info.
Rev. Karen and the 8th Principle Project Team are facilitating a number of activities in the near future to help us learn more and take actions to dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institution.
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Job Opening
We’re accepting applications for a Music Director. Per JRUUC policy, “employment with the church is not open to members of the congregation except in rare and unusual circumstances.” Please share this link with your networks! Applicants should send their resume with a cover letter to Rev. Karen.
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What's Happening in Our Community | |
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Sustainable Saturday Night: It’s Time for a New Year’s Revolution!
Saturday, January 28 at 6:00 pm
Come learn more about the Wisconsin Tour for Justice and Democracy - An eight-week statewide tour that will cover over 1,000 miles, host eight Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate forums, and help to promote collective liberation and justice for all. This event will be both an in-person and virtual event. Doors will open at 6:00pm and program will start at 6:30 pm. This will NOT be a potluck, though any who wish are free to bring and/or share snacks and beverages. Masks may be required at this event, when not presenting, eating, or drinking. Please RSVP by going here. If you are able to help us host or promote this event or the Tour, please call Timothy.
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WUUSAN is launching a Book Club! Jan. 29th 4pm
The book is To Be a Water Protector: The Rise of the Wiindigoo Slayers, by Winona LaDuke. We will have a launch party on Zoom on January 29th at 4 pm CT with the goal of learning a bit more about one another and talk about the format of this book club! Learn more here and sign up here.
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Healthcare is a Human Right Campaign!
Sign our petition to demand that the State Joint Finance Committee expand Medicaid and keep Wisconsin citizens covered! WI PPC Healthcare is a Human RIght Petition
Save the Dates:
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February 9th Virtual Statewide Poor People’s Campaign meeting 7pm
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March 22nd Day of Action at the Capitol Rotunda
Want to know more, get involved or share your story? All are welcome. Contact Megan Barry.
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Click the banner to learn what you can do to promote social justice along with our national organization. | | Abortion, Anti-Racism, Reparations, Restorative Justice, Medicare | |
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Click the banner to learn how you can get involved in getting out the vote.
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