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Worship with us in person at 13001 W. North Ave., Brookfield, WI 53005

or online at uucw.org/livestream

Rev. Julie Stoneberg

Around the country, laws are being passed designed to protect children from feeling uncomfortable. What is the cost of not speaking the truth…of shielding ourselves from the truth of history and world events? Let us claim discomfort as a path to spiritual wholeness.

“UU Play,” an engaging and active summer program for children starts this Sunday during service.

A Board of Trustees Update:

On Sunday, June 4^th, the members of UUCW elected this year’s slate of candidates for the Board of Trustees.

Please join in welcoming Barb Holtzauer, Kathy White, and Erich Zuern to the Board. 

The Board of Trustees is Looking for Folks Who Enjoy the Chili Cook-off!

It’s summertime outdoor fun weather but we’re already thinking about big bowls of delicious chili. Are you one of the many UUCW members and friends who enjoyed and participated in the past two Chili Cookoffs? It was a lot of fun, wasn’t it? There will be some changes to next year’s event, so click below to find out how to be a part of the next Chili Cookoff.

Announcing the Recipients

of the 2022-23

Annual Trustee Awards!

The Annual Trustee Awards are given to members who took action exhibiting excellence, initiative, and commitment or who enhanced the life of the congregation.

Zao MKE Church, a key justice partner of UUs, has invited allies to take a stand against hatred on Saturday, June 10, from noon-4 pm at 2319 E. Kenwood Blvd., Milwaukee.

Protesters from a national anti-gay "Christian" group are expected at Zao's family Pride event, which includes a Drag Queen Story Hour at 1 pm. Zao is asking allies to “show up loud and proud and take a stand against hate and bigotry!” You may recall that Zao brought supplies to Bradford Community Church in Kenosha during the protests of 2020 and supported UUCW when it hosted a drag story hour.

Contact Rev. Kimberlee of First Society Milwaukee for more details.

Re-Envisioning the Campus Committee

Join Rev. Jullan, Vicki Banville, and others on Tuesday, June 13 from 6-8 pm to discuss how to move forward with forming a team to work on 'campus', that is buildings and grounds. This will not be a decision-making meeting but instead, a chance to get and give honest input toward forming a new team. We encourage people to attend in person but a zoom option will be available.

Summer Service Schedule

Beginning June 25, our UUCW summer will offer a variety of experiences and adventures as we get to know some of our closest UU neighbors.

No new details this week, but be ready for more information about what time to show up where, about carpooling and online options, about programming for kids and families, and what to bring with you. 

Share Joys & Concerns

If you or someone you know needs Pastoral Care, contact Rev. Julie or the Lay Pastoral Care Team.

Enter your Joy or Concern with the link below and choose whether you'd like them shared in the e-news or shared privately with Rev. Julie.

Join the UUCW Welcome Team!

Ushers are a core element of our in-person worship. USHER SIGN UP

You can help make our church a welcoming place. GREETER SIGN UP

You can bring joy to folks just by making and serving coffee! COFFEE SIGN UP

Bring a friend from church!

MICAH Issues Night

Join MICAH for an In-person Issues Night on June 27th at 5:30 pm at New hope Missionary Baptist Church, 2433 W. Roosevelt Dr. Milwaukee.

Information and announcements will be presented by the following Tasks Force Groups: Education, Health and Equity, Jobs & Economics, Voter Engagement including Coalition on Lead Emergency, and Transformational Justice. Register by Friday, June 24, and indicate which task force you will attend for break-out room planning purposes.

Our Split the Plate Partner for June is Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council

The Metropolitan Milwaukee Fair Housing Council promotes fair housing throughout the State of Wisconsin by combating illegal housing discrimination and by creating and maintaining racially and economically integrated housing patterns. DONATE TODAY!

UUCW Supports the

FOOD Pantry of Waukesha County during the month of June.

Items that are currently needed:

• Ready-to-eat soup/pasta
• Peanut Butter and Jelly
• Condensed Soup
• 100% Juice
• Tuna
• Canned Pineapple/Oranges
• Granola Bars

Religious Education

Committee Meeting

Join us Wednesday, June 28 at 6:30 pm at UUCW (with remote access if requested) to plan RE programs for children, youth, and families starting in Fall ’23, and promotion of them beforehand. Parents and non-parents alike are welcome to be part of this group.

Contact Dave Cicero, DLRE, to RSVP and receive advance materials.

ADULT RE Committee Meeting

Wed, June 21, 11 am at UUCW to plan short-term and/or “drop-in” educational opportunities for adults starting in Fall ’23.

The focus will be on programs that complement established UUCW Covenant groups and meet the interests of the congregation.

Contact Dave Cicero, DLRE, to RSVP or request a specific topic.

Early Registration for Fall RE

Religious Education plans for families, children, and youth in ’23-24 are underway!

Signing your kids up now will help organizers tailor it to their needs – and ensure that you receive any news and updates.

Calling All Who HomebrUU!

Please contact Dave Cicero, DLRE, if you brew beer, cider, or wine at home and are willing to share your practice of this form of “creationism” with others.

And if you don’t but would like to, please express your interest in a future opportunity!

UUCW Chalice Mini-Camp 

July 31 - August 4, 8 am-3 pm 

Sign up your children and MS youth for a week exploring UU values in a fun and relaxed environment on the UUCW grounds – and invite your friends and neighbors to join you! Teen Camp Counselors and Jr. Counselors will

lead activities under the supervision of Dave Cicero, DLRE, and a Summer RE

Coordinator. 

Active Members: use discount code “UUCW” when registering. 

Join the Men’s Breakfast Group for a conversation on current events, philosophy, movies, vacation spots, seminal books, and more.

The Breakfast Group will meet on Tuesday, June 13 at 8 am at Panera Bread, 2095 N Calhoun Rd., Brookfield (second Tuesday of the month). The group also meets online on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 8 am.

For more information, contact Jerry Kashmerick.

The Wednesday Night Book Group

is discussing  

"The Storied Life of AJ Fikry"

by Gabrielle Zevon on June 14 at 7 pm  

Island Books owner A.J. Fikry, isolated after his wife’s death and an outsider in a small island enclave finds acceptance and community after receiving a mysterious package. Great discussions of books, book groups, and the value of bookstores as well. “Every book is a world” - Gabrielle Zevon.  

Contact Patty Stevenson for the meeting location and other details. 

CommUUnity Connections provides a helping hand to support members of the church community in times of need.

Kathy Lake is the CommUUnity Connections coordinator for June.

Beyond UU Church West

Click below for community events and resources from outside our church that align with our UU values and may be of interest to members and friends.

Thank you to members Kal and Lisa Larson who offered a guided bicycle ride as part of our fall auction. On June 4th, participants enjoyed the beautiful local parks and the newly created segment of the Fox River Trail. Pictured left to right are Lisa Larson, Ann Heidkamp, Bob Sewell, Kal Larson, Caryl Sewell, and Jeniffer Vallier. Thank you to all who supported UUCW with their bids.

“What Does Life Ask of Us?”

Rev. Julie Stoneberg

On this Father’s Day, let’s consider the call to do ourselves proud. What are we willing to risk, as Gandhi is quoted, to “be the change we wish to see in the world?”

This month we explore the Path of Vulnerability.