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A weekly publication of Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church

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April 2, 2014

 

Greetings!   

  

We hope that you can join us this Sunday morning, April 6, 2014  



for

Be Transformed


by

Reverend Matt Tittle

 
Hearing assistance equipment available at the Membership table   

Sunday Service Times: 9:30 and 11:30am

 

 Religious Education Programming   

  

First service: 

Children in kindergarten through 6th grade will attend Children's Chapel in Room 10 .   

This Sunday's Children's Chapel theme is  

"To Infinity and Beyond! Transcendence and the Cosmos."

Childcare will be provided in the nursery for younger children, and 

youth are invited to remain in the service.

 

Between services:

High School: A Place of Wholeness (UU identity class) in Teen Room  

Adult Forum: "Transendence, My Personal Quest"
led by Jerry Hensel
, in The Garden Room

  Second service:

 Children in kindergarten through 6th grade will attend Children's Chapel in Room 10 .  

This Sunday's Children's Chapel theme is  

"To Infinity and Beyond! Transcendence and the Cosmos."

Childcare will be provided in the nursery for younger children.

 Junior High:  Coming of Age class in the Garden Room

High School:  YRUU in the Teen Room

  

Childcare is available for younger children during and between services, and the family room will be open to parents and guardians who would like to continue to listen to the service while tending to their children's needs.  

Top Story
 

Welcoming Renewal

 

The Welcoming Congregation Program was designed for UU congregations who want to take intentional steps to become more welcoming and inclusive of people with marginalized sexual orientations and gender identities.  Eleven years ago, following a two-year educational journey, Northwoods voted to become a Welcoming Congregation.  Welcoming congregations are encouraged to renew their commitment periodically, so last Fall, we began that renewal to deepen and expand our welcome and inclusion to all people.  In the coming weeks and months, we will explore the topics of racism, sexism, classism/economic disparity, bisexuality, queer identity, and transgender identity, as they impact our congregation and our larger community.

 

We will begin this journey on Sunday, April 20, by exploring our own identity and its many different facets in the workshop, What's in Your Backpack?, facilitated by Sarah Prickett in the Garden Room from 1 to 3 PM.  The work of anti-oppressive, multicultural community begins within each of us: Who am I? How do I move through the world?  Please see the accompanying article in this issue of the Beacon Bits.

 

Then on Saturday, April 26, we will celebrate our 4th Annual Prom for All-ternatives ! The prom is open to LGBTQ high school juniors and seniors, straight allies, and their guests under 21.  This year's theme is, "IT'S SHOWTIME!"  Volunteers are needed to help set up, clean up, prepare food and chaperone.  If you can help, contact Jennifer Simpson at [email protected]  or text her at 281-739-6979.

  

And on Saturday, May 3 and May 10, you are invited to join the greater community in a dynamic program called Dialog: Racism.  The 2-day workshop will be held at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in The Woodlands, from 9 AM to 4:30 PM.  There is no cost to the participant for this program, but advance registration is necessary, as breakfast and lunch will be provided each day.  See the accompanying article and a link to the announcement for more particulars.

 

Pride Week!  We will participate in the annual festivities again this year on Saturday, June 28.  This year, we are teaming with our sister congregation, Plymouth UCC, to host a Pride Booth in the afternoon, before the parade kicks off later that evening.  Our presence will assure Pride celebrants that there are Welcoming congregations in North Harris and Montgomery County.  To volunteer for a 90-minute shift at the booth, contact Bob Long at 281-914-9837, or [email protected].  

 

The remaining focal topics - sexism, classism/economic disparity, bisexuality, queer and transgender identity - need YOU!  If you are moved to plan, teach, facilitate, or publicize any of these programs this year, please contact Bob Long at 281-914-9837, or [email protected].

 

 
 
Minister's Message
 

Thoughts from Matt

 

It's the season of Lent, the six weeks before Easter. For most of my time as a UU, I have not seen celebrations of Lent or Advent (the four weeks before Christmas), either individually or congregationally. This has always seemed odd to me given that both Unitarians and Universalists still identified as liberal Christian denominations until the early to mid 20th Century. Since then we have moved closer to a Humanist theology, but that really isn't a reason to stop celebrating the holy days of our heritage. We've long believed that Jesus was fully human and a great prophet along with the prophets and sages of all the ages. To think on his life and deeds during the weeks leading up to his death makes perfect sense from a Humanist perspective. Each denomination that observes Lent does so a little differently, but all are true to at least the core of Lent in thinking about our own foibles and misgivings, sacrifices and self-discernment. 

 

Curiously, this year I've seen a number of UU friends celebrating "UU Lent." I wonder why. We don't celebrate UU Christmas or UU Easter or UU Solstice or UU Passover or UU Ramadan. Why UU Lent? By distancing ourselves from others in such celebrations, we defeat ourselves in our principles of building world community and honoring the web of all existence. We don't have to be different. We can honor our heritage both in our own way and by keeping close its foundational meaning. 

 

Whether you are giving something up or taking on something new or not celebrating at all, I hope that this Easter season you and we all can appreciate this miracle of life. As with Jesus and all the prophets who came before us, death comes too soon.

 

Blessings,

 

Rev. Matt

 

 


 
Foundations: Church Governance
 
Church Calendar

The Church Calendar can be accessed on the Northwoods website and can be used to find church events and meetings, and check room availability.  You might have noticed that there are two calendars.  The first calendar (the "Main Calendar") is used to announce public events and meetings, such as various spiritual practice groups or social gatherings.  These events are open to the public and might interest someone who is looking to get involved at Northwoods. 

To see ALL events at Northwoods, including meetings that are not necessarily open to the public (music practice, for example) you can switch to the "Members" view by using the drop-down menu on the top left corner. 

The Main Calendar is the default calendar and was created in an effort to not overwhelm people visiting our website, and to make public events easier to find on the calendar.

You can also make calendar requests online. 


 
 
Two Easy Ways to Give

Did you know that you can give to Northwoods by simply buying groceries or shopping online? 

Northwoods is enrolled in the Randall's Grocery Store Good Neighbor program and for every $50 in groceries you buy, Northwoods will receive a gift of $1 in the form of a Randall's gift card.  To participate, complete this form and turn it in to the service desk at Randall's.  The Charity Code Number for Northwoods is 2247.

If you are an online shopper, you can also sign up for the Amazon Smile Program.  Amazon will donate .5% of the price of eligible purchases to Northwoods.  To sign up, visit smile.amazon.com and search for "Northwoods Unitarian Society of Greater Houston Texas."  Select Northwoods as your charitable organization.  It's that easy!


 

 
 
Many Thanks to the Work Party Crew!

CHURCH WORK PARTY HELPERS had fun and made the building and grounds beautiful for everyone. A BIG thank you goes out to: Rusty, Sue R., John H., Drew, Hallie, Sarah and son Roni, Ben and Phil!!!

Watch for the next Work Party date and please plan to join us.
 
Northwoods Wish List

After the last church work party day we realized we are in dire need of some tools that have either disappeared or we never owned. Instead of just going out to buy them, we thought we would ask you to look through your tools at home to see if you have any duplicates that you would be willing to donate to Northwoods. Here's what we need:
*    Vise-gripe - medium & large size. (there is a small already)
*    9" level
*    Electronic stud finder
*    Carpenter's square (which really are more of a triangle in shape)
*    Staple gun
*    Hot melt glue gun
*    Allen wrenches/hex keys set
*    A good set of pliers (there is one needle nose pliers, but other kinds of pliers would be helpful too.)
*    LED Flashlight
*    SAFETY GLASSES (no one will use them, but when an accident happens we can always say we offered them.)
*    Electrical tape
*    1/2 inch steel chisel (not with plastic or wood handle)
*    Utility knife
*    Very basic electrical tester
*    Screwdrivers - both kinds in various sizes
Other items to consider:
*    There is a huge electric drill on a shelf, but it is almost too big.
*    Drill bits
*    crowbar

We also need stepping stones to add to the median in the parking lot.


 
 
Rummage Sale This Weekend

Make a trip to church on a Saturday for the Rummage Sale.  Plenty of bargains are up for grabs this Saturday, April 5, from 7am to 1pm.   

If you would like to volunteer, we have a wide range of volunteer jobs to do during the set-up for the sale on Friday, April 4th from 9 am - 3 pm, during the sale Saturday, April 5th from 7 am- 12 pm, and clean-up Saturday 12 pm-3 pm. Please contact Kate Rhoad if you are willing and able to help! 

 ***We also need trucks and drivers to help with large item collection on Friday, April 4th. ***
 
 
Doors Unlocked

In an effort to make cleaning supplies and storage more accessible after hours, Building and Grounds has installed sliding bolt locks on the outside of our two storage closets.  If you enter the closets please be sure that the exterior sliding bolt is locked when you leave, and do not lock the door from the inside.  This will give everyone access to the closets at all times. 

Thank you!
 
 
 
Recycling at Northwoods

Members have asked what Northwoods recycles in those two left bins in the kitchen. It's easy: Just check out the list below. And yes, it all gets mixed up together! No more separating. The secret is that recyclables MUST BE CLEAN.

The following will be picked up curbside, and can be recycled in bins at Northwoods:
  • Aluminum cans - RINSED
  • Steel/tin cans - MUST BE CLEAN
  • Aseptic packaging (milk, juice and soup cartons)
  • RIGID Plastics #1 thru #7 - MUST BE CLEAN
  • Glass - brown, green and clear - MUST BE CLEAN
  • All paper, but it MUST NOT HAVE FOOD ON IT
  • food boxes (flattened), paper, cardboard, magazines, phone books, junk mail...

The following items ARE NOT picked up curbside and CAN NOT be recycled at Northwoods, but you can take all of these to the Pct. 3 Recycle Center:
  • No foil or pie pans
  • No plastic bags of any kids
  • No blue glass
  • No ceramics, pyrex, windows or mirrors
  • No food on paper plates
  • No plastic sleeves from newspaper
  • NO PIZZA BOXES
Someone is leaving large black bags of Styrofoam under the outside stairs on a regular basis. Please don't do that. Please take it directly to the Pct. 3 Recycle Facility:   http://www.precinct3.org/recycling/
 
 

Bourse Table Sign-Up 

 

The Bourse Table sign-up sheet is again posted on the bulletin board outside of the kitchen. Please sign up for one of the 3 available spots on any given Sunday before actually setting up a table. This procedure was put into place a few years back in order keep the sidewalks leading up to the building from looking like a flea market. The thought is that it is rather intimidating to visitors and new people to navigate. Thanks for your cooperation
 
 
Spiritual Life
 
Painting the Stars:  Science, Religion and an Evolving Faith

Celebrating the communion of science and faith, Painting the Stars explores the promise of evolutionary Christian spirituality. Featuring over a dozen leading theologians and progressive thinkers, the programs challenge and inspire seekers of all stripes.
 
The sessions are related around the overall theme, but each discussion/video stands alone.
  • April 2 - Session 5: Evolutionary Christianity
  • April 9 - Session 6: Imagining a Future
  • April 16 - Session 7: Evolving Spirituality: Mysticism

Childcare is available on request.  Contact Sarah Prickett, [email protected].

 
Quick Links
Membership

New to Northwoods?

Considering membership?  

Want to catch up on your UU history and theology?  

 

Join us for Pathways to Membership class. The next class will be in October. This class is recommended as a prerequisite for signing our Membership Book. Please register by contacting the church office. Childcare available upon request

 

Board of Trustees
The Northwoods UU Church Board of Trustees meets at 1 p.m. on the second Sunday of each month.  The Board is responsible for governing policies, finances, human resources, buildings and grounds, and congregational communication.  The Current Members of the Board are:  

 

Stephanie Coleman President

 

Larry Loomis Price President-Elect

 

Shari Wood 

Past President 

  

Keith Armstrong  

Treasurer   

 

Bob Long 

Parliamentarian


Dorothy Kennedy  and   

Michele Buselli  

At-Large   

Committee on Ministry

The Committee on Ministry meets on the fourth Sunday of each month and is responsible for the shared ministry of the congregation in the areas of Spiritual Life, Congregational Life, Religious Education, and Social Justice and Outreach (SEE Justice). Current Members of the Committee on Ministry are:

 

Mary Branson

Co-chair

 

John Hammond

Co-chair


 Mary Chimarusti

Susan Blackmore
Olivia Carrender

 David Shontz

Congregational Life

Chair:  Kate Rhoad

Membership Coordinator: 
Helen Sherwood
 
Ministries Meetings and Groups

Spiritual Life

Drum Circle:

Contact Peggy Walton

at 936-718-7777  for more information.

  

CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans).

Meets every 2nd Sunday of the month in the Sanctuary at 1 pm. Contact Tess Bennett.  

 

Northwoods Progressive Christian Fellowship:

Meets the third Friday of each month for fellowship. The group  sponsors Vespers Services four times during the year. For information contact 

 Susan Hammond

at 281-465-4683.   

 

Zen Mind Buddhist:  

A meditation and discussion group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Sundays at 6pm.  For information, contact Carolyn Cash. 

 

Blue Mountain Meditation: Meets Tuesdays at 5:00 pm at Northwoods.

Contact Hallie Moore .


Folk Choir Rehearsal:

Meets on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. Contact Rusty Rhoad at 281-419-1984.  

Dharma Group:

Meets the second and fourth Friday at 7:00pm in the Garden Room. Contact Dave Smith at 281-686-7315.

 

Congregational Life 

Avant Garden Gallery:

Artists are invited to display their works in the gallery.  For scheduling, click  here. 

 

Coffee Hour:  

Between church services (10:30-11:30 a.m.) every Sunday.


Courageously Coed Book Group: 

Meets on the second Monday at 7pm in the Garden room.  Click here
for the 2014 book list.  Contact John Hammond
for more information.

Health and Wellness Group:  Meets on the 4th Sunday of the month after Sunday services.  For more information, contact Peggy Walton.


Men's Group:  

Meets the first Thursday of the month.  Contact Mark Smith.

  

Men's Book Club:
Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10:00am in the Garden room. Click here for the book list.  Contact Wally Gardner.

 

Women's Book Club:

Meets the first Saturday of the month at 10:00am.  For more information contact Shirley Locke.

wUU hUU:   

Contact Darbi Hamilton or Kristin Ongeri for more information about the Young Adult Group.

 

Northwoods Writers' Group:   

Meets 1st and 3rd Mondays. Bring something you've written to read. For information contact Rusty Rhoad at 281-419-1984.

 

The Ewe Ewe Knitting Ministry:  

Meets on the 1st, 3rd & 5th Thursday of each month in the room 3. Contact Cyndie Mahaney

 

Circle of Friends:  

A women's group that meets the 1st and 3rd Fridays at 10:00am.

Contact Maxine Devries.

 

Northwoods Playgroup: Meets on alternating Fridays and Thursdays from 10:00am-1:00pm. For more information please contact Amanda Hanson. 



SEE Justice:

SEE Justice:

Monthly meeting the first Sunday of the month 12:30-2 pm in the Garden Room. Contact  Paul Nelson  for more information.

  

If you would like to nominate an organization to be the recipient of Share the Plate Sunday, click here for more information on how to do so. 

 

Millbend Coffee House:  Live music every second Saturday at 7:30 pm at the church. This event is sponsored by Northwoods and is open to the community. Contact Teresa Allen at 281-350-3052.

 

 
Congregational Life
 
April 5 Book Club Meetings

Due to the Rummage sale, the Northwoods Women's Book Club will meet off site at Dorothy Kennedy's home this Saturday, April 5th at 10 am. Please contact Shirley Locke ([email protected]) for info and directions on the Women's meeting site.

The Men's Book Club will meet in the Library.
 
UU Spring Music Festival

The annual Unitarian Universalist Spring Music Festival is Saturday, April 12,  3 to 9 P.M. at the Unitarian Fellowship (1504 Wirt Rd, 77055.)

Eight Houston-area UU churches join together to bring you music, belly dancers, food, UU vendors, arts and crafts, tie dye stuff, hand drumming, hula hooping, and lots of fun! 

Bring a picnic, cooler, lawn chairs, blankets, drums, hula hoops, and, and a smile!

This is a kid friendly event. 

For more information visit www.uuhouston.org.  To volunteer or perform email [email protected].
 
 
Lunch Bunch

Mouth all set for BBQ? Lunch Bunch meets Sunday at 1:00pm at Mama J's BBQ and Grill (26710 45 N. Oakridge North, The Woodlands, TX 77386
936-273-9444.)  It's a little tricky to find, but once you've found it, you'll make a beeline there frequently! 

Questions? Ask Beth or Phil Marshall.

 

Church History

Several people asked Terry Leyenberger to extend the deadline for contributions to the upcoming new History to be published soon.  You know who you are!  Please get your information to Terry as soon as possible, and definitely before the end of March.  Any contributions received after March 31st will be included in the next historical revision in 2020.  Send to Terry at [email protected].
 
 
Blood Drive at Northwoods

Save the date for our next church Blood Drives:  

July 12, 2:30 - 7:00 (In the Garden Room before Millbend)

November 1, 10 - 2:30 (Coach in parking lot)

 
 
Religious Education
 
 

Coming this Friday: Parents' Night Out

 

The April Parents' Night Out will be this Friday (April 4) from 6-9. Each month on the first Friday, parents may bring their children to church, where they can enjoy fellowship with other Northwoods kids under the supervision of our childcare staff. Parents can then take some time for themselves, or make plans to connect with other Northwoods families. We'll provide some snacks (bagel bites, chicken strips, pizza or the like) or if you prefer, you can bring your own children's dinner. Suggested donation of $5-$10 per child, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds. For more information please contact Sarah.     

 

 

What's in Your Backpack?

Facilitated by Sarah Prickett

April 20, 1-3 pm

In the Garden Room

 

In this workshop, participants will explore their own identity and its many different facets as part of our Welcoming Congregation Renewal program. The work of anti-oppressive, multicultural community begins within each of us: Who am I? How do I move through the world?

 

In what ways do you experience privilege, and in what ways do you experience prejudice and oppression? The better we understand ourselves in our many parts, the more we know about what cultural assumptions and behaviors we bring to the table, the more capable we are in being present to others and becoming a more welcoming community to a diversity of souls.


This workshop will use materials from Sarah's own multicultural and anti-oppression training as well as material from the UU Tapestry of Faith Curriculum "Building the World We Dream About," which focuses on anti-oppression and justice work.

 

Childcare available upon request. RSVP to [email protected] or via this form..

 

 
Northwoods Annual Egg Hunt: Too many eggs, too little time!

On April 20 between services join in the fun at Northwoods' annual egg hunt! Whether you are a kid participating or an adult cheering them on, this is a treat you won't want to miss! Hunt kicks off five minutes after first service ends.
HELP NEEDED!
 If you would like to help hide eggs during first service, or could take home a bag of plastic eggs to fill before the event (goodies provided), please contact Sarah.

 
 
A New Northwoods Tradition: May Day Picnic!
May 4, 12:45-3:00
Tamarac Park (behind the church)


This May 4 is a very special day at Northwoods: After enjoying our annual youth-led service, we will be having an all-church picnic at Tamarac Park!
 

Bring your ice chest and picnic blankets and folding chairs!

Bring your potato salad and sandwiches and lunch for you and yours!
Bring your favorite outdoor games!

Join the members of our CUUPS (Covenant of UU Pagans) chapter to learn about Beltaine, a spring holiday that celebrates birth and new life, and dance a May Pole dance. (Yes, we'll have our very own May Pole at the picnic!) Good times guaranteed for all.

If you'd like to help with setup for this event, or have other questions,
please contact Sarah at [email protected].

 
Can you guess this year's camp theme?
The Force is Strong with This One!  
SUMMER CAMP SAVE THE DATE

This year, Northwoods' Summer Camp will be held June 9-13 for children ages 5 and up. (Junior and senior high youth can also participate as camp counselors, teachers, and other important roles.) Look for more information in the coming months, but put it on your calendars now! Questions? Ask them here.
 

Adult Faith Development Semester Theme: Spiritual Practices 

 

For Adult Faith Development programming this coming spring, we'll  

be exploring spiritual practices: What are our spiritual practices as

individuals? As a  community? How might we approach prayer and practice?  What is the value of personal spiritual pursuits, and how can we integrate our need for depth into our hectic modern

lives ? Check out our spring offerings this week in our Adult Faith Development brochure, or read below. 

 

 

A thought for the week...

 

"Your life is your practice. Your spiritual practice does not occur someplace other than in your life right now, and your life is nowhere other than where you are. You are looking for answers, insight, and wisdom that you already possess. Live the life in front of you, be the life you are, and see what you find out for yourself.

                      - Karen Maezen Miller, Momma Zen: Walking the Crooked Path of Motherhood


 

 

Spiritual Practice Smorgasboard

Facilitated by Sarah Prickett

May 3 6:30-9:00 in the Garden Room

 

Join your Northwoods community for food and conversation this spring with Lifespan Faith Development Director Sarah Prickett. We'll share a potluck meal and conversation with our community about our own diverse spiritual practices.

 

What are your spiritual practices? How did you come to your practice, and how does it help you live your life as a Unitarian Universalist? Come and enjoy food and fellowship, and share your spiritual practices with us!

 

Childcare will be provided upon request, but children are also welcome to attend this event. Rsvp to Sarah at [email protected], and don't forget to let her know what you are bringing to the potluck! 


 

 

Spirituality at Home: Creating Space for the Sacred

 

Facilitated by Sarah Prickett

May 31 10:00-1:00 in the Sanctuary

 

It is often said that the home is the first congregation for any child, and something similar can be said for all of us: Our homes and our personal lives are the place where we most often are called to practice our faith. How then, do we find ways to create meaning and ritual in our daily lives? Join DFD Sarah Prickett for an experience in creating sacred space and time in your home.

 

This collaborative learning opportunity will explore concepts of prayer and sabbath as well as the importance of ritual, and together we will craft rituals and spiritual practices that can be incorporated into your home and family life.

 

Whether you have a large family with many children or you are a family of one, creating intentional ways of honoring your spirit in daily life is part of how we nurture and sustain ourselves for our work in the world.

 

Childcare will be available on request, but older children and youth are also invited to participate. Lunch provided. $5 donation requested but not required. To rsvp contact Sarah at [email protected].

 

 

 
Stay Informed via Text

 

To find out how to get text reminders and information about RE classes, including Adult Forum, click here.

 

 
SEE Justice
 
Share the Plate Nominating Procedures

If you know of an organization that would benefit from Northwoods' monthly
Share the Plate donation you can nominate that organization to be the recipient of the Share the Plate collections.  To review the procedures and nominating criteria, click here.  The link will also be available in future issues of the Beacon Bits in the right column under "SEE Justice."

 
 
SEE Justice Meeting

The next SEE Justice meeting will be on Sunday, April 6 in the Garden Room after the second service.  If you are interested in social, economic or environmental issues and would like to participate please plan on attending!

 
Food Collections

The hungry aren't only hungry at Christmas and Thanksgiving.  They are hungry all year long and you can do something to help.  Food donations have been very low lately.  Please bring a non-perishable food item to church on Sunday and drop it in the basket in the hallway next to the office. 
 
Millbend Coffeehouse
Clarence Bucaro
April 12th @ 7:30 pm

With 6 CDs under his belt this prolific young singer-songwriter blends smooth, sweet vocals with poignant and moving lyrics. Clarence has built his career on a robust 300-shows-per-year schedule sharing stages with such diverse and established artists as Aaron Neville, The Blind Boys of Alabama, Chrissie Hynde and the Pretenders, North Mississippi Allstars, and Fountains of Wayne. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, Clarence left his hometown for New Orleans to follow his mentor, the Crescent City music icon Anders Osborne. From New Orleans he moved to LA before settling in Brooklyn. The stories in these journeys are documented in his critically acclaimed albums. His musical journey has sought to capture the human condition in the folk-storytelling heritage, with a panoramic view of humanity and love.  Extremely talented Houston songwriter Jorge Palomarez will bring his own brand of original music to open this concert.
  
For more information on Millbend performances, or to purchase tickets, visit the Millbend
website.   

  
 
Calendar, Beacon Bits Submission Policy, and Contact Information

 This Week At Northwoods


Saturday April 5, 2014
7:00AM       Northwoods Rummage Sale
10:00 AM    Men's Book Group
                   Women's Book Group (off site)

Sunday April 6, 2014
12:30 PM  SEE Justice Meeting
1:00 PM    Lay Ministry/Pastoral Care Team Meeting
                 Pathways to Membership
4:00 PM    Moseley/Sherwood Service Auction Event
6:00 PM    Zen Mind Buddhists

Monday April 7, 2014
2:00 PM    Rental
7:00 PM    Northwoods Writers' Group

Tuesday April 8, 2014
5:00 PM    Blue Mountain Meditation
7:00 PM    Folk Choir Rehearsal

Wednesday April 9, 2014
7:00 PM    Painting the Stars, Sponsored by UUCF
                 Northwoods Ensemble Rehearsal

Thursday April 10, 2014
12:00 PM    Toastmasters
6:30 PM      Paul Klein & Klay Vage Rehearsal

Friday April 11, 2014
10:00 AM    Northwoods Play Group
7:00 PM      Dharma Group

Saturday April 12, 2014
10:00 AM    The Humanist Group
6:00 PM      Millbend set-up
7:30 PM      Millbend Coffeehouse


 
Submission Policy

Send submissions for the next issue of The Beacon Bits to [email protected] no later than 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday. Any member of the Northwoods family may submit material to the Beacons.  Ideally, most submissions will come from a contact person or chairperson of a group or ministry team. The Beacon Bits will not publish any advertisement or notices promoting individuals or buisnesses.
 

Contact Information

 

 

Phone 281-298-2780  Fax: 281-419-189  northwoodsuu.org  

Church Office Hours: Tues. - Fri. 10 am- 3pm 

Congregational Administrator: Jamie Thompson, [email protected] 

 

Minister: Reverend Ellen Cooper, Reverent Ellen is currently on Sabbatical leave. 

 

Minister:  Reverend Matt Tittle, [email protected]

 

 

 

 

Sarah Prickett:
Director of Lifespan Faith Development,
[email protected] 
Office Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 12-4pm
  

 

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