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This Sunday, March 19, 2023
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"The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning"
with Rev. Monica Kling-Garcia
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What does it mean to live our lives with the end in mind – and what does cleaning have to do with it? This Sunday, we will use the book The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning by Margareta Magnusson to explore themes of life and legacy through this method of “decluttering.” Together we will reflect on our mortality with vulnerability and self-love, letting go of what no longer serves us and living our lives to the fullest.
Link to service webpage and more about Rev. Kling-Garcia
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The Share the Plate for March 19th and 26 is Centro HIspano. Centro Hispano is the leading nonprofit serving Latinx in Dane County WI. Since its beginnings in 1983, Centro Hispano has provided a range of programs that support Dane County’s Latinx population. Throughout the years, the needs of the Latinx population have changed, and today, our programs focus on youth, families and the community, serving over 2,500 families. | |
Our March Theme: The Path of Vulnerability | |
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Our March theme invites us to think about vulnerability in many different ways, from how choosing personal vulnerability might be a path toward a more open heart, to how climate change and societal systems make humans and other beings vulnerable. In this space, you’ll find a new invitation into reflection on our monthly theme every week.
Check-in question: What has life taught you about leaps of faith and leaping into the unknown?
Instead of asking ourselves, “How can I find security and happiness?” we could ask ourselves, “Can I touch the center of my pain? Can I sit with suffering, both yours and mine, without trying to make it go away? Can I stay present to the ache of loss or disgrace - disappointment in all its many forms - and let it open me?”
-- Pema Chodron
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What's Happening in Our Congregation | |
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Minister's Musings
I’m away from Reeb until Tuesday, March 21.
Our March theme is “the path of vulnerability.” I think this is one of the most challenging themes we’ve worked with, and I look forward to digging into it with you. And. Because this theme might bring up a lot for you, I’m here to be with you. If you choose to engage with this theme, or just consider it, or if you’re unable to engage or even consider it, you are not alone…
Read more here
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Religious Education and Family Ministry
This week we will have RE classes during the service after the Time For All Ages in the multipurpose room. Youth participating in Coming of Age will meet with Genevieve after the service in the Youth Room from 11:15 to approximately 12:00 noon.
We are still looking for volunteers to help out after the service approximately once per month with our children, anyone interested should contact Genevieve at re@jruuc.org for more information. Additionally the RE program is looking for old magazines. Donations can be placed in the RE office, the more pictures the better!
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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.
Every month, we learn a new song together that reflects the theme for that month. The song of the month for March is “Forget Your Perfect Offering,” based on the lyrics of “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen. Check it out here and get ready to sing it on Sunday!
Shared music this week:
- “Forget Your Perfect Offering” based on the lyrics of Leonard Cohen
- Hymn #396 “I Know This Rose Will Open”
- Hymn #128 “For All That Is Our Life”
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Offering and Receiving Connection, Support, and Spiritual Practice | |
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Meditation With Friends - Wednesdays at 6:30-7:00 pm (Beginners Welcome)
- Sacred Breath Choir - Thursdays at 7:00 pm
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Journaling Group next meets Monday March 27 at 7:00 pm - contact Jean Skinner
- The Octavia’s Parables Reflection Group has reached the end of the podcast, and so has ended. Watch this space for the next offering!
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Announcements & Upcoming Events | |
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Curious About Membership at Reeb? - April 1st Class is For You!
The Membership Team is having another Exploring Membership class! It will be held in the sanctuary on April 1, from 10:00-2:30. Inspired by each other, we will explore what we hold sacred, Unitarian Universalism, highlights of JRUUC and the expectations of membership. Participation in this class does not require that you join, just explore! If you are interested in attending this class, let Mary Wagner know or fill out the simple form here.
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JRUUC Community Sharing Project in Sanctuary: For the Anxious and Hopeful
Inspired by the collective spirit of Tibetan prayer flags, artist Candy Chang and writer James A. Reeves created a participatory project at the Rubin Museum of Art in New York City called “A Monument for the Anxious and Hopeful.” You’re invited to co-create a similar project right here at JRUUC! Starting this Sunday, March 5, there will be cards with the prompts “I’m hopeful because” and “I’m anxious because” for you to fill in, and spaces on the west wall of the sanctuary for you to hang them. See our website for more information, including how to participate virtually!
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UU the Vote - Postcard Project
UU the Vote is back for the April elections! We have another 400 postcards to complete and mail before March 28th. Packs of 10 will be available on most Sundays after service in the lobby or contact Megan Barry-Luglio for delivery and/or pickup!
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Play the Snow Lottery!
Sign up here - you win if it snows on your week! We still have slots open for Wisconsin's "Extended Winter Season" to clear our walkways.
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What's Happening in Our Community | |
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General Assembly is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. This is a great year to go, especially for first-timers! There will be exciting work done on the process of revising Article II of our Bylaws, worship is always wonderful, and it’s an amazing experience to be surrounded by thousands of UUs. Early bird registration ends on February 28, and there are many opportunities for financial support. Follow these links for general information, volunteer opportunities, other financial support, registration, and housing reservations.
The General Assembly and Conference Services Team leads the initiative to ensure that diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) are woven throughout, from planning to fruition. You’re invited to watch this video about historical trauma and transformative healing, which is informing our work.
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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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