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Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Northwest Tucson
3601 West Cromwell Drive, Tucson, Arizona

520-579-7094         FEBRUARY EXTRA 2013        office@uucnwt.org

   

Living Green / Reaching Out
February's Liturgical Theme: THE WAY
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SUNDAY SERVICES

10:30 am

 

Children & Youth

Religious Education

10:30 am

 

   

Minister

Ron Phares    

rdphares@gmail.com 

579-7094, 661-0791 

Office Hours:

M,T,Th -- 1:30 to 4:30   

 

Director of

Religious Education 
Donna Pratt 
441-0870

mklo@earthlink.net   

 

Choir Director

L. H. Brown

579-7094

lbrownvh@yahoo.com 

 

Congregational

Administrator

Donna Pratt  579-7094,   406-5121, (cell) 441-0870  

office@uucnwt.org  

Office Hours:

8 am - 1 pm  MWF  

 

Newsletter Editors John and Margaret Fleming
888-7059

margefleming@earthlink.net 

Deadlines: 12th & 24th

 

Board of Trustees

 

President:

Betty Meikle 

1st Vice President:

Sybelle van Erven
2nd Vice President:
Jan Anderson 
Secretary:
Elizabeth Reed
Treasurer:
Larry Jagnow

Trustees:

Jim Gessaman 

Pat Reddemann 


Editor's Note

No matter how much I check everything, there are times that I manage to overlook something. This time I overlooked two. So here they are. My apologies.  M
 

Writing a Will Workshop for All Ages

 

A free workshop on "Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Writing a Will" will be presented on two dates in February, for the convenience of our congregants, members and friends alike. Whether you are 35 (or younger), 45, 65 or 85, the workshop can be helpful!

 

Attorney Kay Richter, a MVUU member, will present the one hour workshop and asks that you "bring all of your questions."

 

"What is it you need to do to have your estate in order? Have you considered everything: wills; trusts; living wills; tax considerations; powers of attorney; titling of property; avoiding probate, "Kay asks. She will present up to date information on what documents you should have in place and what you should have done.

 

* One workshop will be at 7 p.m. Monday, February 25, in the MVUU Sanctuary.

* The second workshop will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 28, also in the Sanctuary.   To have enough workshop materials prepared, attendees are asked to "sign up" by notifying the MVUU office, indicating which session is preferred.

 

In local private practice for many years, Kay Richter has focused her work on elder law, estate planning and probate work. She is past president of the Board of National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys-Arizona and completed a three year elected term on the Probate and Trust Council of the State Bar of Arizona. She holds the highest rating possible by the largest evaluator of attorneys is the recipient of awards for her work.

 

The workshop is organized by a team from both the Endowment and Stewardship Committees of MVUU. For questions, contact Anne Tatum at ahtatum@mindspring.com or 742-4007.



2013 Point in Time Street Count

 

Make sure that everyone counts! And help secure services and resources for those who are experiencing homelessness.

 

HOW YOU CAN HELP

 

Survey

Meet and collect valuable data from community members who are experiencing homelessness.

Wednesday, February 27, 6:00 am - 10:00 am and 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Location: throughout Tucson/Pima County

 

Training

All surveyors must attend a brief training

Monday, February 25, 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm

Location: 801 W. Congress

 

Donate

Volunteers need to be approachable, and participants need to be thanked for their time. We are asking for donations to help fulfill both of these needs:

Food gift cards

Snacks (soft food items)

Monetary donations for

Volunteer appreciation

Supplies/materials

 

Register at http://www.miniurl.com/s/3HA

 

For more information

http://www.tpch.net/street-count-committee.html

 

Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness 


 

Liturgical Theme for February: THE WAY   

 

Sunday Services for February

 

February 3, 2013

"The Way We Do"

Ron Phares

 

What is the UU way? What is the way of Mountain Vista Unitarian Universalist Congregation? Do we have one? Are we on it? How would we know? And what would that yield? A check in with your spirit and a challenge toward integrity.  Irene Sattinger is Worship Associate.  

 

February 10, 2013  

"The Way of the World"

Ron Phares

 

Taking up the challenge presented to clergy across the nation by Interfaith Power and Light, we will evaluate our relationship to our planet and hope to find new conviction for addressing the injuries by which she is currently beset. Romy Fouad is Worship Associate.  

 

 February 17, 2013  

"Ways and Means"

Ron Phares

 

On the day prior to the UU Day at the Legislature, we will seek out the ways and means of effective political engagement. How does our mission and covenant inform us as we confront the powers and principalities of the political structure? Conrad Paul is Worship Associate. The choir will sing.  

 

February 24, 2013
"Taoism: The Way of Harmony"
Elizabeth Reed

Today we will explore the ancient Chinese philosophy of Taoism and what bearing might it have in on our lives today. A bit of history, a bit about the great Taoist writings, and a bit about the three basic concepts help to understand what Taoism embodies and how it may be a path to harmony. Barbara Gates is Worship Associate. The choir will sing.

 

  

Liturgical Theme for March: CONNECTEDNESS