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Schedule
Thu, 10/30 - Handbell Choir Rehearsal - 6:45pm
Thu, 10/30 - Choir Rehearsal - 7:30pm
Sun, 11/2 - Mindfulness Meditation - 9:15am
Sun, 11/2 - Worship Service - 10:00am
Sun, 11/2 - Reading Group with Rev. Barbara - 11:30am
- More information below!
Sun, 11/2 - UUCR Yoga - 4:30pm
Sun, 11/2 - YRUU Meeting - 6:30
Mon, 11/3 - UU History with Rev. Barbara - 7:00pm
Tues, 11/4 - Knitters - 10:00am
Tues, 11/4 - Public Affairs Discussion Group - 7:30pm
Wed, 11/5 - Board Meeting - 7:00pm
Thu, 11/6 - Handbell Choir Rehearsal - 6:45pm
Thu, 11/6 - Choir Rehearsal - 7:30pm
Fri, 11/7 - Films on Friday - 8:00pm
Sat, 11/8 - UUCR Auction - 6:00pm
Sun, 11/9 - Mindfulness Meditation - 9:15am
Sun, 11/9 - Worship Service - 10:00am
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This Sunday
Worship
November 2 - "Gaia, Mother Earth, and the Oneness of Everything," Jim Scott
- One service at 10am
Jim's original songs and readings with his personal reflections on the idea of Mother Earth or "Gaia" being one living organism. Our "spiritual response" in word and action is so timely now, as "the spirit of life on earth is in crisis." Jim's uplifting songs provide the balance to the wake-up call, leaving us a vision and inspiration to take the healing into our own hands.
From his work with the Paul Winter Consort, where he was co-composer of their celebrated "Missa Gaia / Earth Mass" Jim has long been an activist for peace and the earth with his music. Former co-chair of the UU Ministry for the Earth, Jim helped create the "Green Sanctuary" program. His songs of earth have educated and inspired audiences across the US and the world and his "Earth and Spirit Songbook," supported by a grant from the Fund for Unitarian Universalism, has been widely acclaimed by UU congregations.
Reading Group with Rev. Barbara
- Sunday, November 2, 11:30am
In January, Rev. Barbara will be leading a program called “Circles of Trust: A Geography of Grace” based on the work of Parker Palmer. In preparation for this Adult Faith Development class, she will be holding three sessions to discuss and explore Palmer’s books. The first discussion group will be held on Sunday, November 2 during Second Hour (11:30-12:30) and will cover “Let Your Life Speak.” The book is available on Amazon, plus a few copies are available in the UUCR bookstore. There is also a copy available for purchase in the church office for $5 (Call (703-956-9155 or email admin@uureston.org). Please feel free to attend the discussion even if you have not had a chance to read the book.
For descriptions of upcoming worship services, click here. For more information, please visit our website at www.uureston.org.
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A Message from Rev. Barbara
Important Message about Sunday Morning Worship
Creating a Team of Ushers:
As your interim minister, I have been encouraging many of you to change your habits of ushering in Sunday morning worship by creating a regular team of 8 – 10 ushers, each of whom serve roughly once a month. Recently I have come to understand two aspects of this change in UUCR’s worship practice: that you have not had organized ushering methods previously; and that you welcome more review from me about the reasons for this more structured approach to what may seem like a ‘small’ aspect of the worship service. Actually, ushers serve several important roles on a Sunday morning: this is not an insignificant way to volunteer.
You are accustomed to ushers taking up the offering: I have tried to enhance the ritual of the offering through a congregation response added to the Order of Service. Ushers can add to the ceremony of that offering through coordination with other components of the worship service. Also you already ask ushers to count attendance.
Let me add two new and important roles for ushers, which I encourage UUCR to take on. Ushers are important in welcoming folks, especially visitors, into the sanctuary. Just as you experience ushers in theaters and concert halls, ushers at church can help orient visitors --- some of whom may never have attended church before --- to the sanctuary and to locating seating near some UUCR ‘old-timers’ who can also extend welcome.
Finally, ushers play a critical role in maintaining safety and security in the event of an emergency (not wishing for disturbances which some of our UU congregations have known in recent years): whether to assist in moving people out of the building (as we will practice in an up-coming fire drill) or securing people inside the building in safe spaces, a team of ushers trained to move into action in the event of an emergency could make the different between harm and safety for members of the congregation.
Therefore, the worship committee is soliciting: 1) 8 – 10 UUCR members and friends to volunteer their services as ushers once a month; and 2) one person (not necessarily among those 8 – 10) to create and maintain this schedule of ushers. Would you consider helping? Rev. Barbara will hold a short meeting with you to explain these various responsibilities in more detail. We would like this usher team to be in place by the time of the fire drill on November 16. Please contact Worship Committee chair, Steve Ewart, scewart@verizon.net. For more information, contact Rev. Barbara, minister@uureston.org.
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Lifespan Faith Development
After a fun Halloween carnival that included the ever-popular donuts on a string and the return of the YRUU Haunted House, CYFD classes resume as normal this week. Thanks go out to Kathy Deligianis for managing the carnival, and to the YRUU’ers and their adult helpers, Ron Bracy, Dana Jones-Sheppard, and Mary Kirkpatrick, for creating the Haunted House. Thanks, too, to Keturah Collins who took a leap of faith in sharing her preschool space with teenage builders!
CYFD
CYFD activities in this busy November will include planting bulbs, a YRUU lock-in, a Neighboring Faiths field trip, the annual canned food drive for All Souls, and of course, ongoing study of our UU traditions and principles. On November 16, we will not hold regular classes for Pre-K through 6th grade students so that they may prepare bagged lunches for Embry Rucker Transitional Shelter here in Reston. Click here for a full, detailed schedule of CYFD activities in November.
Adult Faith Development - UU History class
If you are interested in attending the UU History class taught by Rev. Barbara but have not yet enrolled or attended the first session held on October 27, registration remains open until Monday, November 3, 9 a.m. The class will be closed to new participants after the second of its four sessions on Monday, November 3. If you did not attend the first class and wish to pick up a packet of information, contact the UUCR office manager, admin@uureston.org.
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JPD NOVA Cluster News
JPD Racial Justice Conference - Inclusivity Through Joy and Creativity
- Friday 11/7, 5:00pm to Saturday 11/8, 9:30pm, UU Congregation of Sterling, Sterling, VA
The 2014 JPD Racial Justice Conference is right around the corner and the JPD would like to invite you to attend! This year's theme is Inclusivity Through Joy & Creativity. Come see how slam poetry, music infused worship, aesthetics, joy and creativity can infuse your congregation with inclusivity. Come and share your passion for building the world we dream about! All are encouraged to attend! For more information, please click the link.
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Social Action
November is Oatmeal Month!
Helping Hungry Kids is providing over 350 children every week with food for weekends when schools are not in session. Each month HHK highlights one specific food item that concerned individuals may donate. Please leave your contributions of oatmeal in the box in the entrance foyer. HHK uses approximately 1,600 packets of oatmeal each month.
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Save the Date!
Annual Auction: "Falling for UUCR" - Saturday, November 8, 2014
Saturday November 8 is the “Falling for UUCR” annual auction. In addition to being our church's largest fundraiser, it is a fun-filled evening that you cannot miss! For a modest fee, you can enjoy food and drinks, listen to a live auctioneer, and bid on a variety of goods and services offered by members of the congregation including artwork, homemade jams, assorted specialty dinners, and even vacation getaways. We will have activities for the kids, so bring the whole family. Doors open at 6 pm for the silent auction, and the live auction begins at 7:30. Admission is $10 per person or $25 per family.
Our auction website is now live! Go to togetherauction.com/uureston to enter your bids online as well as check out what else is being offered. Paper bid forms are also available at the sign-in corner. For questions or to volunteer to help with this event contact auction@uureston.org. The deadline for submitting donations is Wednesday Nov 5.
Auction Bake Sale
Desserts for the auction will be sold (the dinner comes free with your ticket) at our Bake Sale table. Larger baked goods such as pies, breads or cakes can also be sold or auctioned off. All proceeds will go to benefit the CYFD (formerly known as RE). If you can donate some baked goods please let Caroline Ewart know at 703-476-7022 and bring them Saturday!
Community Sunday Forum - Sunday, November 9th
Lunch with the Minister - Tuesday, November 11
On Tuesday, November 11, we will host a brown bag lunch with Rev. Barbara and some members of the Board (some have to work). Since it is a federal holiday, we are hoping to see many of you. We will provide salad and coffee and tea. Please bring your own sandwich. We are hoping that we can have a conversation about anything that is on your mind and in the process get to know one another better. We look forward to seeing you!
Circle of Light: An Exploration in Spiritual Growth and Healing; Expressing Gratitude with Crystals
Saturday, Nov 15, from 12:30-3:30
Held in the Sanctuary with Diane Black, Crystal Reiki Therapist
Through meditation, creating a crystal grid, music and drumming, we will express our gratitude and love!
12:30 Expressing Gratitude with Crystals
1:15 Drum Circle
2:00 Energy Healing Exchange *
* Open to anyone who would like an energy healing session and to certified energy practitioners only.
RSVP to DBlack@Crystal-Therapist.com
$10 Suggested Donation. Part of the proceeds will go to Unitarian Universal Church in Reston
UUCR Potluck Thanksgiving Dinner - Thursday, November 27
A potluck Thanksgiving Dinner will be held at the church on Thanksgiving Day afternoon. This is a wonderful alternative for those who do not have family nearby, or other arrangements, or just would like to share their Thanksgiving with a congenial group! Plan on arriving around 3:00 pm. Dinner will begin around 4:00 pm. Organizers: Mary Ellen Mogee and Peter Lubitz (703-759-5104 or mogeelubitz@gmail.com)
Alternative Gift Market - December 6th!
This year’s Alternative Gift Market and Craft Fair (AGM/CF) will be held on Saturday, December 6th from 10 am to 2 pm at UUCR. We will be looking for volunteers soon so please mark the date on your calendar so you can help out and shop! Keep watching this space for additional information in the coming weeks.
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Social Events
JULIETs
JULIETs (Just Us Ladies Imbibing Eating & Talking) meets every Monday at various restaurants around Reston for Happy Hour. Won't you join us for food, friendship, and conversation (imbibing not required). This coming Monday, Nov 3, we decided to try a new-to-JULIETs location in the Hyatt at Reston Town Center: Tavern 64. They have wine and beer specials, and well-prepared local farm food specials. Join us, won't you?
The address is 1800 Presidents St, and remember the Hyatt parking garage is not free, but others are.
ROMEOs
What is a ROMEO? It stands for Retired Older Men Eating Out. You don't actually have to be retired to join us, but you do have to be available for breakfast and fellowship. The UUCR ROMEOs meet Tuesday mornings at 8 AM at the Virginia Kitchen, 450 Elden Street in Herndon, in the KMart plaza shopping center. Join us!
UUCR Women's Book Group
The UUCR Women’s Book Group will be reading Behind the Kitchen Door by Saru Jayaraman for discussion Friday Novemeber 20. Since this is not readily available except through the UUA Bookstore, we have provided copies for loan through UUCR. Please see Caroline Ewart or sign one out in the UUCR Library.
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Weekly Spiritual Practice
Yoga with Eileen Roehr (MSN, RNCS, RYT)
Sundays 4:30 to 5:30
*** THERE IS NO YOGA ON NOVEMBER 9TH OR 30TH! ***
Join fellow UUs and bring your friends! The class is in the Anasara Style; designed to increase joint flexibility, muscle tone, and most important relaxation. I enjoying adapting for individual needs and experience levels; including using chairs vs the floor. The alphabet soup after my name indicates that I am a psychiatric clinical nurse specialist and registered yoga teacher. $10 per class.
Mindfulness Meditation: Sundays, 9:15am
Please join Steve Zappalla and Martha Patterson for a mindfulness meditation session. The group meets in the Library downstairs at 9:15am. The session lasts about 30 minutes and includes a 15 minute guided meditation.
Knitters - Tuesdays, 10:00am
The UUCR Knitting Circle meets every Tuesday morning from 10 am to noon in the UUCR Library. Although we call ourselves Knitters, all forms of needlecraft are welcome. Bring your own project or use our yarn to make a blanket square. No previous experience required - we can teach you! Come enjoy conversation and experience the soothing powers of knitting. For those who can't come during the day we are trying to form a monthly evening or weekend group. If you are interested please contact Kathy Deligianis - kathyd@tuxers.net.
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Information
UU History DVDs
UUCR is missing its set of UU History DVDs. It is a six-disc set, and was expensive! If you have these DVDs, PLEASE return them to the Church Office or the DLFD.
Seeking the next Ansel Adams!
Would you like to serve as photographer at a UUCR event? UUCR has a new camera, and it’s for you to use! If you would like to take pictures on Sunday morning (yes, even during worship!), there is a sign up sheet in our Sign Up Corner (next to the nametag board). To volunteer as photographer at any other UUCR event, email the Office Manager directly at admin@uureston.org. The camera is kept in the labeled hutch above the Office desk, along with the sign-out sheet. Please return it when you are done!
Second Hour Schedule
For a trial period during the 2014-2015 church year, the general plan for the 11:30-12:30 hour on Sundays will be to schedule events according a rotating schedule:
- 1st and 3rd Sundays -- Adult Faith Development activities;
- 2nd Sundays -- Congregational Meetings;
- 4th Sundays -- open for social events, committee meetings, etc.
Just for Fun Committee and UUCR Connect
The Just for Fun Committee is promoting the UUCR Connect website as a way to help get the word out about fun and interesting events in our church. Our committee has begun posting information gathered from the order of service on UUCR Connect.* We recommend that you draft your own event invitations if possible, to ensure the information is accurate and up to date. As the event "host" you will receive convenient RSVP notices and one of our UUCR Connect managers will activate your event for live posting. If you are on a committee or in a group that has events to post on the site, and you would prefer not to post the event yourself, you can send the information to Tracey Sopp at tabs1994@gmail.com for posting.
*If you do NOT want your event posted on UUCR Connect (Meetup.com) please, also let Tracey know at tabs1994@gmail.com.
Reminder!
When scheduling church events and meetings, even off-campus, please contact the office administrator (admin@uureston.org) to have your event put on the church calendar! Please note that this includes covenant groups!
Also, if you would like to have the door(s) unlocked for your event or meeting, you need to ask, as this does not happen automatically!
Caring Circle
The Caring Circle of this Congregation provides support at times of need, such as arranging for food and rides, organizing receptions after a memorial service, and keeping in contact with members and friends of this congregation who are ill or shut in. If you would like the support of the Caring Circle, please feel free to contact our Minister or our Caring Circle co-chairs, Dora Anderson (dorama33@gmail.com) and Linda Johnson (johngartner4@verizon.net). If you have a care or concern that you would like to have included in the pastoral prayer, please contact Rev. Barbara by phone (703-956-9155) or email (minister@uureston.org).
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