SUNDAY – Service - Unitarian Universalist Congregation

The Herald
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Website: uuecauclaire.com E-mail: [email protected]
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Phone: 715-834-0690
LIFESPAN RE SUNDAYS
9:00-9:45 am: Lifespan Religious Education (RE) for children
and adults
10:00-11:00 am: Service (sanctuary)
Everyone starts in the service together
10:20-11:00 am: Children’s Chapel (downstairs)
Children leave the service upstairs and spend the remainder of
the hour in a service specifically designed for children
11:00-11:30 am: Refreshments and Conversation (Social Hall)
MULTIGENERATIONAL SUNDAYS
9-9:45 am: “Service Sundays”
Each month we will live out our UU principles by working
together to serve our community through justice activities on
Multigenerational Sundays.
10:00 – 11:00 am: Service for children and adults
11:00-11:30 am: Refreshments and Conversation
(Social Hall, downstairs)
Sunday, April 5, 10am
“Guppies & Grace”
LIFESPAN SUNDAY
Rev. Julianne Lepp
There are many types of faith.
There is faith in self, faith in values,
faith in others, faith in reason and
science, and faith in a higher
power. Where do you place your
faith and how is it renewed in this
time of Easter and Ostara? In this
service we will explore the grace of dime a dozen guppies and
reflect on how we resurrect hope in the least likely of places.
Lifespan RE Hour 9-9:45 am:
“Parenting Circle” (Seekers Room); Meditation Class (World
Community Room). Children’s RE classes (downstairs
classrooms).
Remember to bring your Thrift Sale donations starting today.
Sunday, April 12, 10am
LIFESPAN SUNDAY
Second Sunday: “We Are One” Rev. Julianne Lepp
We are a nation of immigrants, yet this
country struggles with an identity of
diversity. In an essay from A People So
Bold, Peter Morales wrote “We must
choose the path of compassion and hope.
We must choose a path that is founded on
the recognition that we are connected, that
we are all in this together. These are the
teachings of every great tradition.”
(Second Sunday sermon book this year A
People So Bold is available for purchase by the office for
$15 each.)
Lifespan RE Hour 9-9:45 am:
8:30 Choir (Sanctuary). Adult RE: Meditation (Seekers
Room). Children’s RE classes (downstairs classrooms)
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation
421 S. Farwell St.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
April 2015
Wednesday, April 15
6-7:30 pm
Third Wednesday Dinner and Service
Dinner 6-7 pm: Menu- Build your own salad and
sandwich supper. Suggested donation $5/person;
max. $15/family. Sponsored by Membership
Committee. Proceeds go to support New Member
Orientation Classes.
Service: 7-7:30 pm: Homegrown Poets
This Third Wednesday Service celebrates creativity! This is an
open-mike service where UUC members and friends share
their own poetry or a poem that has inspired them in some
way.
Sunday, April 19 , 10am LIFESPAN SUNDAY
“Music and Spirituality”
Julia Browne, David Hirsch, Karl Lepp, Laura Jensen
Beethoven said “Music is the mediator
between the spiritual and the sensual
life.” Musician Charlie Parker said
“Music is your own experience, your
thoughts, your wisdom. If you don’t
live it, it won’t come out of your horn.”
Four UUC musicians will present to us
their views on this topic through music and spoken word.
Lifespan RE Hour 9-9:45 am:
8:30 Choir (Sanctuary). Membership Meet & Greet
(Seekers Room). Adult RE: “Poetry Circle” (World
Community Room). Children’s RE classes (downstairs
classrooms).
Sunday, April 26, 10am Skit: ʺBlue Green Hills of Earthʺ
Amanda Lonsdorf, Dani Swartz, and Sue Fulkerson
MULTIGENERATIONAL SUNDAY – Service Sunday
An important part of Unitarian
Universalism is the sense of
mystery and wonder that trigger
a “wow” feeling inside us. This
multigenerational Earth Day
service, written by the Rev.
Erica Hewitt, invites us to
celebrate our connection to the earth and each other.
Earth Day helps us remember that we are part of
something larger than ourselves. There will be a
recycled items offering, please bring one clean item
able to be recycled to be collected at this
service. (eg. aluminum can, glass bottle,
newspaper)
8:30 am Choir (Sanctuary)
Service Sunday 9-9:45 am:
Recycled Art Project (Social Hall)
Sunday, May 3, 10am
LIFESPAN SUNDAY
Second Sunday: “Growing Our Souls”
Rev. Julianne Lepp
Annual Congregational Meeting after the service
A Minister’s MUUsings
Rev. Julianne Lepp
April showers bring May flowers, right?
Or in Wisconsin, April inspires people
to pull out their seed catalogues and
moon over their garden plans! I can
almost taste those heirloom tomatoes
now. (This is why you must never miss
the Plant Exchange service in the summer; you will
leave with lovely seedlings for your garden or porch
container garden.) One of the most wonderful aspects
of Wisconsin is the four distinct seasons. Brian Larson
often waxes poetic about how brilliant the first flowers
of spring are in Wisconsin, and he couldn’t be more
right. Spring is a riot of color and energetic growth
here in Eau Claire. Plants know they need to get to
their business more quickly in these northern climes.
Let this be a season of personal growth and planting
seeds of intention. What do you want to grow in the
garden that is your life? What would you like to see
bloom and grow?
“To everything there is a season,
a time for every purpose under the sun.
A time to be born and a time to die;
a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is
planted;
a time to kill and a time to heal ...
a time to weep and a time to laugh;
a time to mourn and a time to dance ...
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from
embracing;
a time to lose and a time to seek;
a time to rend and a time to sew;
a time to keep silent and a time to speak;
a time to love and a time to hate;
a time for war and a time for peace.”
(Ecclesiastes 3:1-8)
From the UUC Board President
Juanita Peck, President
It must be April because the snow has melted
and the temptation of warmer weather seems
just around the corner. This winter has been
a busy one for the UUC Board. As you know,
February was our pledge month. Although
many more pledges than ever came in really
early, as I write this, we still await a few responses. However,
that won’t stop me from thanking everyone for participating in
the 2015 Pledge Drive. It takes all of us to donate our time,
talent, and funds to keep UUC running! Thank you all for your
generosity. Although we have not (as of this writing) made our
pledge goal, we are close. At this time, we are hoping for the
last few pledges to come in before the Finance Committee and
finally the Board, take the fiscal scissors to the budget and
begin the painful process of cutting the budget down to fit the
pledges received.
I’ve been asked many times this month, “Why we don’t make a
budget that reflects what we can raise?” Although this is a
reasonable and seemingly easy question, the answer is more
complex. First, the Board, Finance Committee and Pledge
Committee have no way of knowing in advance what financial
pressures will suddenly crop up during the pledge period.
More importantly, the first draft budget or the number that we
set as our goal for the year, is always a stretch because it
contains items that we are attempting to add to UUC that come
from our strategic (formerly long-range) planning process. We
always need to remember, that the items that we decide as a
congregation to highlight in the strategic plan are the items that
we have all voiced as being important to the congregation as a
whole, and that each of these items reflects our UU principles
and values. For example, a large part of our current budget
revolves around the staff that UUC employs. Many years ago,
UUC (then UUFEC) made the decision move from a fully layled fellowship to a part-time Minister, and finally full-time. We
now have a full-time Minister and Office Manager, and parttime Sexton, Youth Coordinator, and Child Care Provider, and
3 stipend music staff. Once UUC, as a community, decided
what our vision was at that time, we made the commitment to
hire staff. We now have the obligation to continue to show
them our gratitude for the excellent work that they do by paying
them a fair wage. Yes, I understand the economic pressures
that many in our congregation feel have likely had an effect on
our pledge this year. In fact, my own household budget is
tighter than ever. But, we must live our values and keep the
commitments that we make through our strategic plan, by
finding ways to fund the budget that we need to remain the
forward thinking congregation that we are.
Speaking of strategic plan, the time is approaching where we
need to review our plans, look back briefly and then look ahead
to where we would like UUC to be in future. We will need
everyone’s input in this venture, so expect to hear more about
it fairly soon.
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Annual Meeting May 3
Agenda:
1. Distribution of Annual Reports (pick up your Report
with your ballots and meeting information in the
Gathering Room just prior to the meeting)
2. Vote on Nominated Officers (see list below)
3. Vote on 2015-16 Budget
4. Amendment to UUC Bylaws
5. Sign-Up for Committee Work 2015-16 (Social Hall)
Officer Nominations for 2015-2016
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Vice-President Carol Schumacher
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Secretary David Rice
Administration Liaison Mark Quam
Membership Services Liaison Jan Carroll
Endowment Committee Susanne Torrence
Nominating Committee Angie Zabrowski (3 year
term) and Allison Seubert (1 year term replacing
Pam Maher).
Nominations will be accepted from the floor. Nominees from
the floor must consent to the nomination. Written approval
can be provided from the nominee if they cannot attend the
meeting. Submitted by the Nomination Committee
Attention Committee Chairs: Annual Reports are due to
Kris Simpson by Monday, April 27th.
Where Do You Fit In? Committee sign-up sheets will be
available in the Social Hall starting May 3. Please look at
UUC committees and see where your interests and skills
match. We ask all members to support the work of UUC by
joining at least one committee.
Music Notes
Betty Kleemeier, Music Director
“He who sings scares away his woes”.
(Miguel de Cervantes)
Consider the words of Hymn # 1060 from our
teal hymnbook, “As We Sing of Hope and Joy.”
“As we sing of hope and joy today, some know
only anguish and despair. How can we lift our
voices in this way while some have pain and
misery to spare? If a crumbling world we would renew, we
must sing no ordinary song, Peals from a noisy gong will never
do; in every breath compassion must belong. Let this song our
greatest hopes contain: Laughter of a well-fed child its tune,
Roofs over every heartbeat its refrain, its harmony from
peaceful cities hewn. Sing of joy while hammering each nail.
Sing of hope while pulling every weed. So shall we sing
together and prevail; May every Alleluia bear a seed.” Words
and music by UU composer Elizabeth Alexander
Musician Frank Fitzpatrick writes “Just as music has helped
rescue me from some of the lowest points of my life; it has
been the blissful soundtrack for many of my most loving
memories and the rhythm that continues to propel me forward.
For me, spirituality and music will never be separated. The
more music continues to awaken my higher aspirations and
light the path of my inner journey, the higher I am inspired to
reach and the deeper I long to delve into those realms of the
magical unknown that await me. If words are the limited
language of my mind, music is the limitless calling of my soul.”
Social Responsibility Committee
April 50/50 Share the Plate:Bolton Refuge House
Angie Zabrowski, Social Responsibility Chair
In 1976, a group of concerned
community women developed the idea of
a Women’s Community Center. Before
the center even opened, they received a
call from the local police department,
asking them to provide shelter for a
woman and her children who were fleeing a domestic
violence situation. In response to that call, The Women’s
Community Center was opened as “Refuge House” and
was incorporated in 1977 as Wisconsin’s first domestic
abuse shelter. Refuge House later moved into a church
parsonage near Birch Street in Eau Claire and in 1987,
moved to a more spacious location on Broadway Street.
On October 6, 1992, Eau Claire Police Officer, Robert
Bolton, was responding to a domestic disturbance at the
shelter. When Officer Bolton arrived at the scene, the man
was entering his car. Officer Bolton was attempting to stop
the suspect but the man was able to retrieve a .357
magnum firearm from his vehicle and fatally shot Officer
Bolton. Later that year the shelter was renamed Bolton
Refuge House Inc. in honor of Officer Robert P. Bolton.
Bolton Refuge House Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization and provides advocacy services, emergency
shelter, and transitional housing to survivors of domestic
violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. In
1991, Bolton Refuge House Inc. began operating a
satellite office in Jackson County and in 2004, Bolton
Refuge House Inc. assumed responsibility for the Buffalo
County Domestic Violence Program. Today, Bolton
Refuge House in Eau Claire has 14 rooms in the
emergency shelter and operates 9 transitional housing
units. The Jackson County Outreach currently operates
five transitional housing units.
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Coming Soon:
Beacon House Sign-up for May 10-16
That's right. Our next week of Hosting at Beacon House
Family Homeless Shelter will be May 10-16. This is a great
opportunity for you or your family to make a difference in
our community. Sign-up info will be available soon. Contact
Ken Adler ([email protected] or 715-523-1786) with any
questions.
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Join area non-profits and businesses
looking for volunteers on April 22!
The Chippewa Valley Volunteers Coordinators
Association is holding a Volunteer Expo at Hobbs Ice
Arena (915 Menomonie St) on April 22 from 10am3pm. The BEST way to learn about volunteer
opportunities available in the Chippewa Valley to do
good, have fun, and engage in the community!
www.facebook.com/cvvca
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Successful Board Game Day
at Positive Avenues
Ken Adler, Social Responsibility Committee
On February 22nd, several members of our
congregation hosted a Board Game party at Positive
Avenues, a homeless and mental health drop-in
center downstairs from the Community Table. We
made new connections with several people and
enjoyed food, gifts, and fun. Staff at Positive Avenues
said that our outreach was one of the most successful
they've ever experienced. Congratulations! We are
considering hosting a craft day at Positive Avenues
later this year.
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Plymouth Homeless Ministry
The Plymouth Homeless Ministry serves homeless
people throughout the year. They work to build
relationships and serve the needs of our most
vulnerable neighbors. While they no longer need
winter clothing due to the warm weather, but they are
always in need of water, fast food gift card and gas
gift cards. Gift cards can be left with Kris in the office.
Lifespan Religious Education (RE)
Adult RE 6 part Film Series:
Adult RE Class Offerings
Thursday Evening Meditation Group
“Long Strange Trip: A Journey Through 2000 Years
of Unitarian Universalist History”
Hosted by Rev. Julianne Lepp
(Democracy Room)
Long Strange Trip is a six-part
video series by Ron Cordes that
explores the history of Unitarian
and Universalist thought and
practice from the early, liberal
strands in faith at the beginning
of the Christian era to what we
know today as Unitarian Universalism. Each part of Long
Strange Trip is approximately one hour in length, and
there will be discussion and popcorn for everyone's
enjoyment. Drop-in's are welcome. Child care will be
provided if RSVP’d. In The Beginning Monday, March
30. The Birth of Unitarianism Monday, April 6. American
Unitarianism Monday, April 20. Universalism Monday,
April 27. Evolution Monday, May 4. The Hundred Year
Waltz June 1.
Sunday Morning Lifespan Religious
Education (RE) 9-9:45 am
Sunday, April 5 (Seekers Room)
“Parenting Circle” Kurt Erickson
This circle offers a time to gather and share in community
around the complex and rewarding role of parenting. This
circle is not a parenting class, but rather a place to find
companionship and spiritual support with fellow parents.
Newcomers are welcome. Please contact Kurt Erickson with
questions [email protected].
Sunday, April 5 (World Community Room)
“Meditation Group” Patti Cleary
Join us for discussions on meditation strategies and
personal stories about what meditation means to each of
us. Show up as a beginner, intermediate or experienced
meditator. Just as we do not judge ourselves in our
meditation journey, so shall you not be judged.
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(Seekers Room)
“Meditation Group” Patti Cleary
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(World Community Room)
“Poetry Circle” Facilitator Jan Carroll
Gather with others to first read and then share impressions and
insights about selected poems. No experience necessary.
Poem packets will be on the table by the church office for
those who want to read them ahead of time. Email
[email protected] with questions.
Yoga for Real People
Juanita Peck, Yoga Instructor
Yoga class noon-1 pm Mondays in the
Social Hall. $5 per person, per class. This
is a gentle yoga class which aids in
building strength, gaining flexibility,
improving posture and becoming more
comfortable in one's body. No previous
yoga experience necessary. Wear
comfortable clothes and bring a mat.
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Thursday evenings 6:30pm (Democracy Room)
We’ve changed from Sunday evenings to Thursdays. This
is a shared group open to teachings from different members
and different types of meditation that reflect Unitarian
Universalist principles. Drop-ins are welcome. For more
information, please contact Patti Cleary or Angie Zabrowski.
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Spiritual Practices Retreat Saturday
Saturday, May 2nd 1-5pm
UUC Social Hall
Facilitator: Sarah Cledwyn, MA is a Spiritual Director in St.
Paul, MN and a member of Unity Church Unitarian.
This cost of $20 per person and the retreat will be limited
to 20 participants, so sign up soon to reserve your spot!
Sign-ups will be available in the Social Hall or by emailing
Rev. Julie Lepp [email protected].
Spiritual Practices help us to discern our inner wisdom,
increase our awareness and open us to new insight. Join
Spiritual Director Sarah Cledwyn in a half-day retreat at
UUC and sink into quiet contemplation as we explore
various practices. Participants will be provided with
structured practices such as intuitive collage, an indoor
labyrinth, body and movement activities, journaling and
more. We will gather as a community and as we begin,
engage in silent activity or quiet contemplation as we feel
moved to do so, and end with a contemplative conversation
reflecting on what stirred and moved within us during our
retreat. This retreat is an intentional time to be present to
our life journey wherever we are. When we take time to
listen to our own wisdom, we are better prepared for living
lives of integrity, service and joy.
Children & Youth RE
Sarah Ramlow, Children & Youth RE Coordinator
During the month of April, the 4K-5 grade RE students will be
working on the 6th Principle, which in child-friendly language
states, “We believe in working for a peaceful, fair, and free
world,” as well as the 3rd Principle, “We believe that we should
accept one another and keep on learning together.” As the
grade-school aged children do their Principles work, the middle
school youth will continue with their Jedi Academy Program,
and the high school youth will be working on their Coming of
Age curriculum. OWL (Our Whole Lives) classes will meet on
April 1 and April 8, from 6-8 p.m. in the Buddha Room.
April 7 is Spring Election day, and a great chance to live out
the 5th Principle, “We believe that all persons should have a
vote about the things that concern them.” I urge you to speak
with your child about how you will vote and why it’s important to
you. Take them with you to the polls- I know from experience
that the poll workers love to see kids come along and learn the
process!
April 26 is also the Multigenerational Sunday, with a service
project during the regular RE hour (instead of classes). We will
be creating recycled art (pictured on newsletter cover), so if
you could please bring any empty toilet tissue rolls to UUC in
the weeks before that Sunday, it would be greatly appreciated!
Mystery Friends will be wrapping up at the end of April, with
the meet-up event on April 26. Be on the lookout for more
information coming soon!
Membership Journey
Meet A New Member: John De Silvio
Third Sunday Meet & Greet
John was born in Oak Park IL,
but raised in Las Vegas NV. He
moved to Eau Claire almost 20
years ago, and has worked for
Advanced Private Investigations
as site supervisor for most of
that time. John’s daughter,
Lexie, is also a member of the
UUC. John has been married to
Karen for 27 years and they have a dog named
Sparky. John’s hobbies include reading, writing poetry
and short stories, and music.
Sundays: April 19; and May 17
9-9:45 am in the Seekers Room
All visitors and new members are
invited to attend. Long-time members
are also encouraged to attend so they can share their
experiences and meet our newcomers.
New Member Ceremony: Sunday, May 17
One Day Class: Saturday,
April 25 9:30 am – 12:30
This class has three components: The Faith Journey, UU
History and Opportunities for Membership. Hosted by Rev.
Lepp, Karen & Tim Hirsch in the Social Hall.
We ask that those interested in joining attend the membership
class offered in April. If you are unable to attend the class,
please schedule a meeting with Rev. Lepp prior to the new
member ceremony in May. The morning of the service, we will
meet at 9 in the Gathering Room (back of the Sanctuary) for a
brief orientation, will take new member photos, and give new
member gifts.
FINANCE
UUC Trivia Night
Fundraising Committee
Thanks to all who came out to Trivia Night! It was great food,
lots of laughs and fun. Over fifty people attended this first-time
fundraiser and raised close to $500. The two teams who won
prize baskets were thrilled with the homemade items, gift
certificates, and items from Just Local Food among other
goodies! Thank you for supporting UUC in this way!
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lasting way. These donations to the growing Endowment
Fund have greatly assisted in its doubling in size over the
past 7 years to over $40,000 which is invested in socially
responsible growing funds. Ask the office for the form to
make the donation or find it online. Take time to notice the
Henry Doty Maxson Society Plaque hanging in the second
floor vestibule at the top of the stairs in the new addition.
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Think SpringF..
Think CleanF..
Think UUC Annual
HUGE Thrift Sale:
Saturday, April 11
from 8 to 3
The ShoeMaker
Bob Kleemeier, Endowment Committee
This is a tale of a shoemaker who was so busy making
everyone else's shoes that he
forgot about his own. We all
have plenty of time to get to the
"paperwork" of our estate
planning, right? For most of us,
it's just another thing to check
off as far as being a responsible
adult, spouse, and parent. But, on occasion, things happen
and the unpredictability in life becomes clear.
Being busy with other issues, it is easy for the estate plan to
stay on the shelf. Thinking that there is plenty of time to get
it revised. Well, the unpredictability of life may demand a
refocus. A traffic accident or sudden ailment may create an
unintended immediacy. In the urgency of the situation one
may forget about one’s intentions to no longer walk
barefoot.
This said, take time now to update your estate plan
including the Henry Doty Maxson Fund as a number of
other members have done and then review your plan on an
annual basis to make sure it stays current.
In the meantime there continue to be numerous donors to
the Endowment Fund in the name of Congregants who pass
away or those who we wish to commemorate in some
Carol Schumacher, Sale
Co-leader
We need you to help make our Thrift Sale HUGE!!!!! It is
time for you to do some spring cleaning.
How can you help: You can bring items for the Thrift sale
on Sunday, April 5, or April 6 through 10 during regular
office hours (803). You can also help by working a setup
shift or two (setup will be during the afternoons April 7-10)
or working during the day of the sale.
What can I donate? Clothes, toys, household items, plants,
tools, furniture, linens, home decorations, holiday
decorations, books, CDs, sporting goods, etc. (if it is a big
piece of furniture please check with me, Carol Schumacher
or Jayne Redman).
What can't I donate? Dehumidifiers, computers, TVs, other
electronic equipment or other big appliance/items that we
would have to pay for their disposal if they don't sell.
Also due to health issues we cannot take mattresses or
children/infant car seats. No early sales.
Activities & Announcements
Penny Ante Card Club
Maria Selsor
Don't get euchred out of a good
time! Join the Penny Ante Card
Club on Friday, April 10th from 6-
8PM in the Gathering Room. In
honor of April Fool's Day, we will be
learning the partner game of
Euchre. Did you know ....getting
"euchred" means to be deceived by
sly or underhanded means? But we
promise, it's not that kind of game
=) Beginner's welcome. Childcare
will be provided.
Activities & Announcements
Middle School & High School
Youth Group
Let’s play cards! The UUC Penny Ante
Card club will be hosting a card playing
event on Friday, April 10th from 6-8pm at
UUC. Friends are welcome with parental
permission! If you have questions, contact
Rev. Julie or Amanda Lonsdorf.
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Calling all
Gardeners!
Crafty Hands
Join other creative
mind to share your
craft projects.
April 13th 6-9pm
Friends Teaching
Friends: Wet Felting
(Buddha Room)
April 27th 6-9pm General Meeting
(Seeker's Room)
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Bob Jankowski,
Book
Building Chair
Discussion
After many years of
Group
tending the
Saturday, April 18,
grounds at UUC, Ted and Karen Peters
9:30am
have decided to step back and let some
Book: Paddling to
others dig into this job. Jim Moen will be
Winter by Julie
taking over the mowing duties, so the tasks
Buckles
will mainly be tending flower beds,
Host: TBA, watch UU Connections
occasional shrub trimming, watering, and
and Sunday announcements for
generally keeping our grounds looking tidy
location
and pretty. Please contact Kris Simpson if
you can commit to helping out for all or part ----------------------------------------------of this growing season. We will then
Wednesday UU MeetUp
develop a Groundskeepers schedule so
Open group that gathers at 10 am at BAM
many hands can make light work.
(Books A Million) every Wednesday for
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may be ten of us, there may be two.
UUC Littles Playgroup –
Every Wednesday 10 am, BAM. Jack
Owen Park
Schoen [email protected]
Jenn Newman
---------------------------------------------Join us for a playgroup at Owen
Park in Eau Claire at 9:30 am on
April 17th. This is
outside so dress
for the weather!
Bring your littles
and enjoy some
time with other
parents. Share any questions or
concerns you have for raising
under 4's and elementary students
with other parents and socialize.
These playgroups will happen once
a month (come when you can!) at
various places around town. Can't
wait to see everyone!
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Poetry Writing Group
Jan Carroll (left)
Seekers Room
Sundays at 11:30 am
April 26 & May 24
Join us for fun and educational
monthly meetings where we bring
poems we've written to share and
get feedback from each other. No
experience necessary. Jan Carroll
[email protected] to get
the current writing assignment.
Cedar
Chalice
Pagan Circle
Amanda Lonsdorf
Pagan Circle
Gather with other
Pagans, Pagan-leaning, Paganfriendly individuals.
April 17th 6pm-9pm
Pagan Potluck- Social Hall and
Kitchen. Bring a dish to share and
an open mind. Discussion Starter:
Where is your sacred space?
April 25th 3pm-5pm
Book Club at Camille's Side Walk
Cafe: Join us to discuss Ch. 6
Interview with a Modern Witch from
"Drawing Down the Moon" by
Margot Adler.
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20s/30s Group Brunch
Meet other 20 and 30 somethings.
April 26th 11:30am-1pm 20s/30s
Brunch at Acoustic Cafe
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Council of Committees
Meeting
Led by Ken Adler, V.P.
April 9th 7-8:30 pm (Sanctuary)
The Council of Committees
meeting is a meeting where
Committee chairs, Board members,
and other leaders highlight and
discuss UUC business, upcoming
events, and important issues.
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New Food
Guidelines for
Coffee Hour &
Congregational
Events
To help minimize
exposure for those
sensitive to nut allergens, we ask
all UUC participants to refrain
from bringing peanut butter,
peanuts, or tree nuts
(for example, walnuts, pecans,
almonds, and cashews) into the
building. UUC participants are
asked to use nut-free alternatives.
UUC strives to be a nut-free space.
Ultimately, because it is simply not
possible to eliminate the risks, we
ask UUC participants and parents
of nut-allergen sensitive children to
use their own best judgment with
regard to any event.
SUNDAY MORNINGS: Hospitality
is serving fruits, vegetables,
cheese, and (nut-free )crackers.
We are avoiding sweets on Sunday
mornings. When bringing any other
items UUC participants are asked
to use nut-free alternatives. Please
read ingredients before preparation
or bring pre-packaged items that
are labeled as not having nuts.
(For the entirety of these guidelines
developed by the Hospitality
Committee, please contact Kris
Simpson, Office Manager)
Newsletter Submissions
The deadline for submissions is the 18th
of each month by 9 AM. Submit
articles to Office Manager Kris Simpson
at: [email protected]
All articles may be edited by the Office
Manager. Priority is given to articles
involving UUC exclusively, then
denominational news. Community
announcements of interest to UUC
members are added as space allows.
Non-Profit
Organization
U.S. Postage Paid
Permit #1961
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Unitarian Universalist
Congregation
421 S. Farwell St.
Eau Claire, WI 54701
Return Service Requested
HUGE UUC Thrift Sale
Saturday, April 11th 8-3
Board Members 2014-15
President: Juanita Peck 715-8311493 [email protected]
Vice-President: Ken Adler 715836-9218 [email protected]
Past-President: Pat Bonner
852-0152 [email protected]
Secretary: Carol Schumacher
832-4906 [email protected]
Treasurer: Wendy Schmock 715835-9675 [email protected]
Administration Liaison: Carole
Johnson 715-833-5382
[email protected]
Membership Services Liaison:
Mildred Larson 715-834-1370
[email protected]
Religious Education Liaison:
Rose Kilmurray715-497-4232
[email protected]
Programs Liaison: Jacob
Gruetzman 715-834-8689
[email protected]
Staff 834-0690 (office)
Minister: Rev. Julianne Lepp
(c)715-864-2982
[email protected]
Office Hours: M, W, Th. 10-2.
Available additionally by
appointment.
Office Manager - Kris Simpson
[email protected]
Office Hours: M-F 8-3.
RE Coordinator: Sarah Ramlow
(c) 715-271-0846
Office Hours: Sun.9-11; Mon. &
Thurs. 9-2
Child Care Provider:
Alison Dalal-Haugen
Hours: Sundays 8:45-11 am
-Sexton- Jim Moen
Hours: M,W,F 7-10
Minister (Emerita): Virginia Wolf
(h)832-4906 [email protected]
Our Mission?
is to provide a liberal religious
environmentT
That promotes personal and spiritual
growth for adults and children in a
caring community, and that fosters
actions in the world that reflects our
Unitarian Universalist Principles.