Unitarian Church of Underwood
Church Report, January 10, 2016
Tere Mann was service leader with Susan Groff providing accompaniment and special music
with Mark Jacobson and Anders Persson.
Announcements:
Bob Worner – Larson’s address on the bulletin board. Battle Lake U group will meet this month
at Worners, Tuesday, Jan. 10 @ 3 p.m.
Mary Anderson – Perham U Group, Thursday 1/12 @ 3:30 p.m. at Mary’s. U Women invited to
social/blanket making January 31 afternoon following services.
Tere Mann– reminder for FF/Erhard U group and FF U groups
Sandy Barnhouse – Patrick West will be guest speaking on Future of Planet Tuesday, Jan 12 at
Shoreline in Battle Lake either 5 or 7 p.m.
Ron Roller – Empowerment Grant applications on piano downstairs (or in December 15
Newsletter).
Joys & Concerns:
Katy Olson - Jen Walla & David Merz had baby boy, John Henry Patrick and will be in church
with him February 7th for dedication and baby shower.
Bob Worner – 1) Ross & Mary Larson send greetings and word that they miss us; 2) candle for
their health; 3) gratitude for who they are and all they’ve given to us – especially as hosts for so
long to Battle Lake U Group.
Betsy Wells – thank you to Tere Mann who came last night to adjust and turn up thermostat so
warm for us this a.m.
John Miersch – next Sunday he and Janell will have, for 46 years, “shared the same bed.”
Janell Miersch – to Dave & Stephanie Sanderson for today’s treat coordination with the
Mierschs.
Tere Mann – Cedar Walter’s birthday this week – Cedar was given birth by Katy Olson in Tere’s
bed!
Tere introduced today’s speaker, Patrick Hollister, Active Living Planner with PartnerSHIP 4
Health, a collaboration of Becker, Clay, Otter Tail and Wilkin Counties. The four counties work
together to prevent chronic disease through sustainable changes that increase physical activity
and healthy eating, and reduce tobacco use and exposure. Obesity and tobacco use are the
largest contributing factors to chronic health issues.
Patrick tied his talk to UU Principle 2- Justice, Equity, and Compassion in the Transportation
System. It has been learned in the past several years that our physical environment has an
impact on our health.
 Trails: People who live near rails are 50% more likely to meet physical activity
guidelines.
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Walkable Communities: People who live in walkable neighborhoods are 2 times as likely
to get enough physical activity as those who don’t.
Joint Use: The number of children who are physically active outside is 84% higher when
schoolyards are kept open for public play.
Recreational Facilities: Teens who live in poor or mostly minority neighborhoods are
50% less likely to have a recreation facility near home.
Patrick then through pictures gave examples of changes public health, urban planners and road
builders are doing to include accommodations for pedestrians, bikers and people with
disabilities. He also showed how Battle Lake incorporated pedestrian friendly and art to make
their street reconstruction fun and safe.
Patrick suggested that the UCU might apply for Bicycle Friendly and Bicycle Community
recognition for the town of Underwood. Dave Sanderson, Lowell & Judy Carpenter from UCU
were especially active in this application process and resulting award of bronze status for the
city of Fergus Falls.
Unitarian Church of Underwood
January 10, 2015
Prelude – Mark Jacobson on guitar
Announcements
Opening Words:
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Moments of Silence
Hymn: “Enter, Rejoice, and Come In”
stand as comfortable
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Chalice Lighting
This chalice is a symbol of our community.
No single belief includes us here; no disbelief
excludes us. Our celebration of life and common
search for meaning bind us together.
Joys and Concerns
Hymn for Children: “Go Now in Peace”
413
Word replacement if wished = God / us
Offertory – music by Anders Perrson and Susan Groff
Responsive Reading: “The Limits of Tyrants”
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Hymn: “Our World Is One World”
134
stand as comfortable
Message: “Justice, Equity, and Compassion in the
Transportation System”
By Patrick Hollister
Hymn: "Blue Boat Home”
stand as comfortable
Closing Words:
insert
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Postlude – Mark Jacobson
Please stay for coffee and treats following the service.
Thank you for bringing your children. They are vital to our church and are a joy to
us all. Childcare is available downstairs during the Sunday service.
Sunday Services—10:30 AM September thru May
Jan. 17: John LaForge, “Nuclear Heartland: The End of the LandBased Missile System”
Jan. 24: Stephanie Porter, Land Stewardship Project, “Toxic
Taters”
Jan. 31: TBA
Adult Religious Education
1st Sun.: Adult Religious Education with John Minge, 9:15 AM
3rd Sun.: Mindfulness Sitting with Stan Carignan, 9-10 AM
4th & 5th Sun.: Study of Old Testament with Bob Worner, 9:15 AM
Teen & Children’s Religious Education
2nd & 4th Sun.: 10:30 AM
Meetings:
Jan. 17: Quarterly Board Meeting following Sunday service
Jan. 20: Speaker’s Committee Meeting, 5:30 PM
Announcements
1) On 'cold but warm enough' Sundays, Jewel & Mary – child care providers, ask that you dress
your children with warm clothes so they could spend a little time outside during the child care
hour.
2) Adult RE Old Testament Study on both January 24th and 31st will be on the book of Job and
Harvey Cox’s book chapter 4.
3) Battle Lake U Group will meet Jan. 12th at Worner’s at 3pm.
4) Please help with Sun. morning coffee by bringing treats for the freezer. Please wrap items
well and label with contents and date.
5) Empowerment Grant applications are on the piano downstairs. For more info., please call
Ron Roller, 495-3235.
6) Cancellation/Postponement Due to Weather: for weather related announcements, tune to
Lakes Radio Family of Stations – 103.3, 96.5 FM and 1020, 1250 AM or online
at www.lakesradio.net under “News.” You can also check the UCU website
at www.ucofu.org or the Facebook page.
Thank you to January 10th Sunday Service Volunteers
Speaker: Patrick Hollister
Service Leader: Tere Mann
Music: Susan Groff
Tech. Support: Ellen Eastby
Special Music: Susan Groff, Mark Jacobson, & Anders Persson Greeters: Judy & Lowell
Carpenter Treats: Janell & John Miersch, Dave & Steph Sanderson