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Live Oak
Unitarian Universalist Church
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March 20, 10:00am - In Person or online
Live Oak 2032
Rev. Joanna Fontaine Crawford
This is Ostara, the Spring Equinox, a time of planting. And we are looking ahead to a new future, hopefully a post-pandemic future. What do we want to plant?
Join us in person (or online) for Worship at 10:00am. The link will be on the Live Oak homepage: www.liveoakuu.org.
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Share the Plate
Here but homeless
We will Share the Plate in March with Casa Marianella, an Austin nonprofit that provides the only homeless shelters in the area solely for immigrants. The group operates two clusters of shelters in renovated houses in East Austin, including space for women and kids, and also offers support services such as ESL classes. Most clients are asylum seekers coming from immigration detention. Learn more at: www.casamarianella.org
Go to the Donate link on the Live Oak website’s home page. Use the drop down menu to designate your donation for “Share the Plate”.
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A Few Words from the Minister
Live Oak April through August
I'll be on sabbatical April through August. Here's what Live Oak will look like during that time. Read more
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"Back to the Future" Town Hall on March 20th
With 30 years of experience with Live Oak UU, what's next?
Wow Live Oak UU is 30 years old. What a ride? What's next? We are having an intergenerational Town Hall to talk about the future of Live Oak UU following the March 20th service at 11:00 am. We will have directed questions, small group discussions, and then bring it back to the larger group. Livestream will also be available. Let's dream big people! https://link.liveoakuu.org/TownHall
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Masks Now Optional at Live Oak
In accordance with the covid guidelines recommended by the Live Oak Safety Team and approved by the Board, this Sunday Live Oak will move to "masks optional" for those who are vaccinated. The City of Austin is currently at "Level Two" in their staging. For more information about Live Oak's safety guidelines, please see: https://link.liveoakuu.org/covid-guidelines
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52nd Wedding Anniversary Celebration Invitation
On 3/20 Doug Martin and Mary Hengstebeck will renew their vows after the 10 o’clock Sunday service. A Celtic handfasting ceremony at the fountain in front of the church will be followed by cake, coffee, and tea.
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Labyrinth Birthday Walk
Sunday, March 20, 12 noon
Happy Birthday to our Labyrinth! 18 years old on the Spring Equinox! This year, we celebrate walking the labyrinth as a group once again, as well as the coming of Spring. We invite you to join us for the labyrinth walk at 12 Noon after the Town Hall Meeting at church or walk the labyrinth at a time that’s convenient for you. Also, birthdays are a good time to say “Thank You”--to Anne Eaglewalker and Live Oak members who designed, and built, and continue to tend the labyrinth; to all who bless this path with their footsteps; and to our church for this gift of sacred space. For more information: labyrinth@liveoakuu.org
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Show Up For Trans Kids and Their Families
Thank you! - Rev. Erin Walter, TXUUJM
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HELP DISTRIBUTE FOOD TO OUR NEIGHBORS
Live Oak Church will be distributing food to our neighbors at Fresh Food for All and need volunteers to help.
* Friday, March 18th @ 8:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Live Oak parking lot. This is when we distribute the food to our neighbors. Volunteers are needed to set up, direct people to the drive through area, collect client information, and place food in the client’s trunk. You do not need to remain the entire 2 & 1/2 hours.
HCCM has asked for 7 people for each activity. We are asking you to please let us know if you will be able to participate in either activity, so we know if we have enough or too many people.
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You Are Invited to Join a Discussion On Environmental Justice
Because of Spring Break, the March meeting of the Environmental Awareness Team will meet on the 4th Thursday.
On Thursday March 24 at 6:30pm, the Environmental Awareness Team will meet and discuss the Environmental Movement and Human Rights and make plans for Earth Day Activities.
Chris Mihealsick
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Member Connections
We’ll be featuring in our newsletters those members who joined Live Oak during these many pandemic months. Welcome, Carol.
With Carol Sheffield, Live Oak gains not only an involved new member but a thriller of an addition coming to our Sunday parking lot – her new motorcycle.
“It’s an early birthday present from me to me for my upcoming 75th birthday!” she said.
And – wait for it – it’s the eighth one she’s owned. “I am crazy about motorcycling -- trips short and long!” Carol said. “I’ve been riding about 48 years, and have owned 7 motorcycles.”
For good measure, she also enjoys anything (“except scuba diving!”) that has to do with water, group exercise and dancing, especially to Motown music.
Carol has gone to UU churches since her early 20s. “I came to Live Oak to hear Kiya Heartwood speak, liked the energy and welcoming attitude, attended a class Carrie was leading for a few weeks, and decided to start coming to services,” she said. “…It feels like the right place for me!” Being in a racially mixed family for 40+ years, Carol said, she has been especially excited to become involved in Live Oak’s Social Justice Ministry and Anti-racism/Anti-oppression Team.
Carol retired in 2006 after 36 years in the mental health field and “traveled full time in various RVs with my dog(s) and motorcycle for 13 years.” She came off the road and bought a house in Austin in 2020. Her daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren are here. Her son is in Ohio, where she visits in the summer.
Happy early birthday, Carol
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Help Us Make Your Easter "Hoppy"
The Easter Bunny would like to deliver some eggs on Easter. Will you be there?
This poll will determine the way we run our Easter egg hunt. Please take a moment to answer and help us plan for this fun and casual annual event.
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CROP WALK For Hunger
Ending hunger one step at a time.
Hunger is a social justice issue. Crop Walks, sponsored by Church World Services, is a wonderful, intergenerational event to raise funds to help neighbors near and far get meals they need today and sustainable food security for tomorrow.
Our Live Oak team is registered. Now we need YOU and your family to join. It's an easy walk at Twin Lakes YMCA: 204 E Little Elm Trail, Cedar Park, TX 78613 Sunday, April 24 @ 1:30pm.
Please mark your calendars and sign up to join the Live Oak team. Just click on this link.
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Invitation to Chalice Circles
Interested in small group discussions to build larger connections?
We are tentatively gauging interest in another Chalice Circle. There is a facilitator willing to lead if there are enough people who sign up. Read more about them below and then email dlfd@liveoakuu.org if you would like to join one. Time and days are still to be decided once we know our possible participants.
Chalice Circles are intentional small learning groups (8-10 people) that encourage sharing through deep listening. Groups build relationships that strengthen community and spirit. All groups begin with the same curriculum and then have the option to continue with a new topic, or join another group. Circles remain closed until one topic is completed. However, new members may be added at the start of a new series. Therefore, registration remains open throughout the year.
Groups choose how and where they meet, including an option for virtual meetings. Each meeting is 90 minutes long and includes opening words, check-in, readings, reflection and a closing.
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Literacy Program - Tutors Needed for Adult Basic Education
New students mean new volunteer opportunities.
Our one-on-one tutoring program has an immediate need for two or more tutors.
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New Construction Photos
Click here every week for more photos!
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This Week in Faith Development
Find out what’s developing
With the return to indoor worship, that means we can return to indoor RE.. However, children's classes may still choose to meet outside and teachers will make that decision at the start of class time.
Worship service is at 10 AM, followed by faith
development classes at 11. We will continue to livestream worship services.
Masks are required for everyone over age 2 for all indoor activities.
Childcare available during service for children under 6.
Calendar for March
March 20: Our Vision for Live Oak
Join us as the entire congregation meets in small groups to discuss our future and our vision for LOUU. Childcare will be available for children under age 6, if needed.
March 27: Questing, Resting, and Sabbaticals
K-7th grade: Questing, Resting, and the 4th Principle
Class will meet inside Fellowship Hall to discuss the importance of rest for all of us, not just Reverend Joanna. There may even be a quest involved . . .
High School Youth: Service Planning or Sabbatical Questions with Reverend Joanna
Class will either meet in the Library to work on their May 8 service, or speak with Reverend Joanna in Fellowship Hall about her upcoming sabbatical.
Adults: Sabbatical Questions with Reverend Joanna
Join Reverend Joanna in Fellowship Hall to wish her a thoughtful and renewing sabbatical.
At-Home Faith Development Online is available all month long here.
We cannot have RE classes without volunteers to staff these classes. Please consider donating just one hour a month to our Religious Education program. Don't pass up a chance to get to know the amazing, thoughtful youth we have at Live Oak.
-Cindy, Acting DLFD
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We Want You!
The Live Oak UU Church Chorus invites ALL to sing with us!
The Live Oak UU Church Chorus is extending a loving invite to all those interested in vocal music. Our ensemble is searching for singers of all types and no previous experience is necessary. If you have a willingness to learn, grow, and sing, then we would love to have you join us.
We rehearse weekly on Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:00 pm with bi-monthly performances. For more information or if you are interested in joining us, please email the Music Director, Curtis White. We hope to hear your voice alongside ours!
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LiveOakUU.org Pages to Visit:
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The deadline for the weekly e-newsletter and the Sunday announcements is midnight on Tuesday. The submission form can be found here
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Live Oak Unitarian Universalist Church
(737) 240-3455 | 3315 El Salido Pkwy, Cedar Park, TX 78613
www.liveoakuu.org
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