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Weekly Gatherings
Sunday, June 13, 2010: Flower Communion
Rev. Kimi Riegel
Each year we Unitarian Universalists celebrate a flower communion. Like a traditional communion, we share in the glory of creation. We each bring a flower to church and take a different one home. Don't have any flowers? Don't worry; we always have enough. Flower communion is the celebration of our community. Don't miss it!
Sunday, June 20, 2010: Joseph Tuckerman
Service Leader: Sarah Snow
Joseph Tuckerman was a Unitarian minister who was way ahead of his time. He worked with the poor, alcoholics, prisoners, etc., from 1826 - 1839. Tuckerman's simple beliefs give us a framework for making the right choices. Religious organizations, such as our church, have tools to make those choices a reality.
Sunday, June 27, 2010: What's Hot, What's Not
Rev. Kimi Riegel
A report from General Assembly. Every year Unitarian Universalists from around the continent gather in June. This year we will be in St Paul, Minnesota. One of the big topics this year will be whether to hold our Assembly in 2012 in Arizona. Is it better to go to Arizona and protest the oppressive laws or is it better to send a message by withdrawing our support of the state entirely? What do you think? |
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Kimi's Column
The garden is
looking good and the temperature are encouraging outdoor activity. I
think summer is almost here! At Northwest Unitarian Universalist we
decided a few years ago to be a full service church - which meant having
services all year round. I take a study/vacation break in July, but the
church goes on. For many of us it seems odd that a community would take a break
but we used to. I will be back in the pulpit the first Sunday in August
as we gear up for another church year.
I am grateful
to all of you who have attended the church budget meeting. It will be a
challenging year up but we are not alone in that. Thank you to all who
have given of your financial resources - we are because you give.
If you need to
reach me during the month of July please call the office - Marlene, the church
secretary, will know where I am. If you have a personal crisis don't hesitate
to get in touch with me - I will be in town and I am willing to help. Namaste.
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Youth Programs by Jan Price
Come to our multi-generational service this Sunday (June 13) and see our graduation ceremony for Nick Gaulier, Julia Manzella and Seth Price! No children's classes that day, except there will be childcare for babies, toddlers and pre-school age children.
On June 20th the summer programming will begin. The schedule for June and July is as follows:
June 20 Working with clay led by Dawn Boesen
June 27 Drumming led by Beata Lamparski
July 4 No Childcare or programming
July 11 Storytelling led by Peggy Ewick
July 18 Sing-a-long led by Lois Hitchcock
July 25 Magic! led by LeeAnn Abel
Mark your calendars! August events will be announced at a later date. We will also have two special events during the summer AFTER CHURCH. On July 11th Dave Ewick will open up the Southfield Public Library especially for our children & tell stories. Parents may bring children to the library at noon that day.
On August 15 we will meet at noon at a Southfield park behind City Hall. Directions will be available at that time. |
Things to do & Ways to Connect . . .
This week:
COFFEEHOUSE This Saturday, June 12th at 7:00pm at the church (no admission charge). Please see Jan Berger-Cohn or Jerry Price if you wish to perform. We still have space on the program, and all are welcome to participate or to come and enjoy a relaxing evening.
THE YUU ("Younger UUs") On Sunday June 13th, Scott and Sarah Sanderson are hosting a potluck lunch and kickball game. Join the group at Scott and Sarah's house at 1:00pm. Bring a dish to pass. For more information check out the YUU Facebook group invitation (search "YUU" and look for the Chalice), or see Scott or Sarah.
ART & ICE CREAM Berkley Artfest / Clarks Ice Cream - Saturday, June 12 at 1pm. Join us for an after-lunch treat at Clarks Ice Cream on 12 Mile Road in downtown Berkley at 1:00pm. You can also cruise for art from 10-6 at the Berkley Artfest. Remember to wear your NWUU T-shirt!
WHERE DOES NWUU STAND? Please join the Social Responsibility Committee at our first open forum Sunday, June 13 at 12:30 - 2:00 pm to discuss and identify our Social Justice priorities the 2010-2011 church year. Pizza and salad will be served.
Help us do what NWUU does best - join together to make a difference in our community. For questions or more information contact Bridget Green dogmomb@yahoo.com or 313-587-9963.
Ongoing activities:
CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP If you are caring for a friend or family member in your home, or overseeing their care in a facility, you are welcome. We share our stories and resources. EVERY Tuesday at 9:00am. All are welcome.
EVENSONG has been a great opportunity for folks to get to know one another at a deeper level. The Evensong group will continue to meet the second and fourth Tuesdays at 7:00pm at the Church. Bring your listening ears.
Coming weeks:
THE BOOK GROUP is reading Let the Great World Spin, by Sally Colum McCann. We will meet on Monday, June 21 at 7:00pm (note time change)at the home of Ronnie and Don Caley. Please call 248-685-7589 if you are interested in joining us.
HEALTHY EATING SUPPORT GROUP
A support group for healthy eating is forming. Changing and maintaining healthy eating habits can be a difficult task in our culture of food, especially if you are a "non-traditional eater." Let's support each other in this endeavor. Please join us on Tuesday June 29, 2010 at church at 7:00pm for conversation and support. Bring any relevant topics for discussion. For more information please contact Sarah Sanderson at saradair@earthlink.net or (734)355-6774.
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Northwest UU is your church. If you have an idea for a small group that you would like to start, let's get it going. Contact Ron Foster or Rev. Kimi Riegel and we will do what we can to support your start-up.
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Announcements
OUTDOOR MAINTENANCE Our next two outdoor clean-ups are scheduled for June 12 and July 10 at 9:00AM. Come out and lend a hand. Bring brooms, rakes, etc. Many hands make light work. We would love to see some new faces.
Thanks to Jim Gobeski and Noel Buckner for repairing the legs on the wall tables that have been broken for years. It will be wonderful to have full use of all the tables when we need them.
CARING COMMITTEE Become part of the Caring Committee. Offer to make phone calls or visits, give rides, prepare meals or do shopping for members who need your help. Contact Chrissie King to sign up.
U.S. SOCIAL FORUM is a movement building process. It is not a conference but a space to come up with the peoples' solutions to the economic and ecological crisis. The USSF (http://www.ussf2010.org/) is working in the struggle to build a powerful multi-racial, multi-sect oral, inter-generational, diverse, inclusive, internationalist movement that transforms this country, and changes history.
FREE YOGA WORKSHOP at the UU Church in Farmington on Saturday, July 19 from 9 - 11. For more information contact: kerminb@artofliving.org or at 248-982-7134. |
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On the Calendar
Fri 06/11 9:30am Yoga class (2 of 6)
Sat 06/12 9:00am Outdoor maintenance
7:00pm Coffeehouse
Sun 06/13 12:30pm Social Justice meeting
1:00pm YUU activity
Mon 06/21 7:00pm The Book Group
Tues 06/22 7:15pm Finance Committee meeting
Thur 06/24 7:30pm Board meeting
Tues 06/29 7:00pm Healthy Eating group
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