THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE
May 30
10:00 a.m.
Livestream Only
Repentance, Reparations, and Reconciliation
Rev. Ranwa Hammamy, M.Div, MPH, Pulpit Guest
Rev. Kimberlee Tomzcak Carlson,
Minister of Religious Education
Alissa Rhode, Lead Music Director
Susie Seidelman, Worship Associate
On the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Massacre, during which hundreds of Black residents were killed and thousands more displaced by deputized white mobs…we know there is still so much work to be done. As rifts grow and racism is emboldened, how do we move ourselves not towards a complacent forgetfulness but instead to a committed & revolutionary love? How are we as people of faith called to listen, learn, and lead in the movement towards Beloved Community & collective liberation?
JOIN THE SERVICE LIVE ON FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY YOUTUBE HERE.
ZOOM COFFEE HOUR AT 11:00. Once you enter the Zoom meeting, Lynne will coordinate smaller groups of five or six for conversation. Members, guests, visitors are all welcome! Bring your own coffee. Link to Join HERE.
SANCTUARY REFLECTIONS AT 11:00. Feel moved by the Sunday worship service? Want to spend time reflecting with others? Come to Sanctuary Reflections every Sunday. We reflect on three questions and share our experiences with each other. Joyful, enriching, connecting. Just drop in. Join on Zoom HERE.
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NO SUNDAY MORNING FORUM TODAY. |
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YOUR OPINION ABOUT ONLINE CHURCH COUNTS. The First Church Multi-Platform Church Survey is now available. We want to learn about your experiences and ideas for online and in-person Sunday service and programs this fall. We are committed to inclusion. Please take the five-minute survey to help us develop these multi-platform programs. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/FUSMonline Deadline June 5.
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REPARATIONS WORKSHOP POSTPONED. It's not quite time for UUs to talk about reparations. Based on recent discussions with some of our community partners, BLM2WUU is postponing its planned June 5 workshop on Reparations. We see that we have more work to do building additional community relationships, so that we can constructively contribute to the work of reparations in the Milwaukee community and more broadly. The resulting workshop will be much deeper and richer for taking the time to "move at the speed of trust" with these partners. Stay tuned for rescheduling information.
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GUEST HOUSE MEAL CONTRIBUTIONS ON SATURDAY, JUNE 19. Thea and Geoff Watters are planning the Guest House evening meal on behalf of First Church for Saturday, June 19. Please help Guest House guests by contributing any of these foods: barbecue hamburger meat (sloppy joes), hamburger buns, fruit salad, or cookies. Due to the pandemic, we cannot serve at this time. The meal will be served by their staff. So please email Thea at theabenz@hotmail.com to sign up and coordinate drop off. We have drop points at several church members' homes around town to make it close and convenient for you.
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COVID RE-OPENING POLICY & PRECAUTIONS ANNOUNCED. The COVID Re-Opening Team is pleased to announce a policy and procedures for our return to in-person church activities. With love and justice as two of our core values, our primary focus is ensuring safety for all, including vulnerable populations in the church and the public at-large. By employing strict scientific criteria and appropriate precautions, First Church will be able to re-open safely. Please find on our website, this article from the Team with the complete policy and procedures. Also please read a message here about re-opening with a focus on our values from Rev. Jennifer.
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SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR OUR MINISTERS. Rev. Jennifer Nordstrom is attending UU Ministry Days and General Assembly June 21- 27. She is on vacation June 28 – July 18. Rev. Dena McPhetres is attending UU Ministry Days and General Assembly June 21-27. She is on vacation June 30 – July 5. Rev. Kimberlee Tomczak Carlson is attending LREDA Professional Days June 16-18, UU Ministry Days and General Assembly June 21- 27. Please contact Shari Wright, Office Manager, regarding church business at: shari.wright@uumilwaukee.org or 414-273-5257.
For pastoral care emergencies, such as death, entering hospice or ICU, please call the Pastoral Care Emergency line at 414-216-3113. One of our ministers will answer or call you back as soon as possible. Rev. Dena will be on call for much of the summer.
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RELAX AND ENERGIZE WITH SUMMER YOGA. This summer, instructor Morgan Engels will continue to offer yoga classes on Zoom. On Monday evenings, Yin yoga invites you to slow down and create space for stillness while nourishing joints, ligaments, tendons, and fascia. Monday class will be June 28-August 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sign up here: http://bit.ly/UUYogaMonJune. Wednesday mornings class includes gentle movement sequences, yogic breath techniques, and guided relaxation. Join this class June 16-August 11, 9:00-10:00 a.m. and sign up here: http://bit.ly/UUYogaWedJune. Both classes are $67.50 for FUSM members and $81 for non-members.
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ANNUAL MEETING RECORDING AVAILABLE. Did you miss the annual meeting of the congregation Sunday, May 16? It was full of good information about the church's accomplishments as well as decisions about our way forward with COVID re-opening and strategic planning. Learn more with this recording of the meeting on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cuFEesN0qgw. |
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COVID CANDLE ON SUNDAYS. Because of the ways our lives are touched by loss and grief during the global pandemic, we have a simple ritual during Sunday worship called the “COVID Candle” when it is needed. During this unique time, when people cannot gather with their family and community to mourn, we offer to light the COVID Candle for any death of a loved one of one of our members. If you have had a loved one die from COVID-19, or any other cause of death, and would like the COVID Candle lit in their honor during Sunday worship, please contact one of the Ministers.
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PASTORAL CARE RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS.
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If you would like to talk to a Pastoral Care Associate, please contact PCA Coordinator Jeri Pearcy at fuspastoralcare@gmail.com or 414-416-6036. If you’d like to talk to the Ministers, please call our Pastoral Care Emergency line at 414-216-3113.
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For practical help, grocery shopping and delivery, or contactless meal delivery, please contact Jane Dorweiler, Pastoral Care Provider Coordinator at fuspcprovider@gmail.com or 414-839-3053.
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For personal financial assistance, please contact Rev. Jennifer for the Ministers’ Discretionary Fund at jennifer.nordstrom@uumilwaukee.org.
- If you have tested positive for COVID-19, please contact Rev. Dena immediately at 414-216-3113, so she can support you and our community.
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LINKS FOR MORE INFORMATION
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SUBMIT YOUR ARTICLES & ANNOUNCEMENTS. Please use these helpful forms which will ensure receipt by the correct staff and a confirmation email to you. If you have questions about the forms, please contact Shari Wright at shari.wright@uumilwaukee.org. Also find links to these forms on the church website under the Members tab.
For weekly Announcements and the monthly Chanticleer, use our forms:
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