9:15 am & 11:15 am “Transformation”
Led by WUU Worship Associates
As the earth's autumnal equinox has just passed, today we will talk about Transformation in various forms. Transformation is a critical component in all of our lives. We will address how such changes affect us from different perspectives .
9:15 am & 11:15 am
“Strange Happenings in the Woods”
Rev. David A. Johnson
“Never talk to strangers.” So says the moral of “Little Red Riding Hood” and other children’s stories. Is this a moral lesson that you would wish to pass along to your children and grandchildren? In the years since the traumas of 09/11, what have we learned about being genuinely open to strangers -- including those with whom we may profoundly disagree? The politicized rhetoric is intensifying as Election Day 2016 approaches. Amidst the deeply-divided landscapes we'll re-tell some familiar legends and consider their implications for today. Bonus: Music and lyrics from Stephen Sondheim's "Into the Woods".
Share the Plate
The Share the Plate collection for Sunday, October 4, will be donated to FISH. FISH, Inc. is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit agency providing help to the residents of the Greater Williamsburg area. FISH depends ENTIRELY upon WUU and the generous community in order to provide food, clothing and transportation to medical appointments. FISH always needs financial donations to buy new socks and underwear and to stock the shelves with food and to pay the rent. Please be generous in supporting this important organization and please continue to donate food items to the RED WAGON located in the WUU lobby. For more information on FISH, visit: http://williamsburgfish.weebly.com
For more information on the Share the Plate program and to nominate a recipient agency e-mail stp@wuu.org.
Registration is now open for Religious Education classes that will begin in October. You can go to http://goo.gl/forms/1xXc78az2u to register online or look for registration forms in the Narthex. This year is going to be a lot of fun! Our Lower Elementary (Pre-K-Grade 2) curriculum is Creating Home, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) curriculum is Holidays & Holy Days, and Middle School (Grades 6-8) curriculum is D’oh God (Simpsons). For descriptions and calendar please click here.
WUU Little Free Library Discussion and Planning
Monday September 28th at 6:30 PM on the Parker House (red brick house) porch
What do you know about little free libraries? They’re an awesome way to serve the neighborhood! Come join us to find out more! Woodworkers most welcomed! http://littlefreelibrary.org/
Contact austen at austen@wuu.org or Jessica O’Brien at jessicaobrien@hotmail.com with questions.
Rides are needed for William and Mary Students
The following dates are in need of a driver(s) to pick students up for the 11:15 am and then drop them off back at PBK after. Please contact Austen austen@wuu.org if you can fill any of these dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15. Thanks in advance!
Support PLANNED PARENTHOOD. Join PINK OUT demonstration
STAND UP! Join the nationwide pink out demonstration to tell congress to support planned parenthood. Wear Pink. Bring Signs. Tuesday, September 29, 1130-1230, MERCHANTS SQUARE. Contact John Whitley for details peacenow1@verizon.net 757.645.5028 Register Here: To sign up: http://civic.moveon.org/event/sept29/145285
Support the UUSC-UUA Refugee Crisis Fund
As the world faces the greatest refugee crisis since World War II, the UU Services Committee [UUSC] and the Unitarian Universalist Association[UUA] have jointly launched a special emergency response.
UUSC must raise $250,000 to give their crisis response team the resources they urgently need to reach out to the most vulnerable people caught up in this humanitarian crisis, especially women and children.
WUU will have the opportunity to support UUSC through our Special Collection on October 11.
Remember: “The Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) is a human rights organization powered by grassroots collaboration. In more than a dozen countries throughout the world, UUSC fosters social justice and works toward a world free from oppression. UUSC’s innovative approaches and measurable impact are grounded in the moral belief that all people have inherent power, dignity, and rights.”
Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
Children are starting back to school again and need cereals for breakfast and after school snacks and peanut butter and jelly for sandwiches. The need continues and the food is greatly appreciated!
Suggestions are: Peanut butter, jelly, boxes of cereal, granola bars
WUU’s Fall Auction will be held on November 14th. This is our biggest fundraiser of the year and we need YOUR help to make it possible! We are looking to fill several key positions in our Auction Committee! Please email Catherine Laarhoven at catnye75@gmail.com if you are interested in joining this team.
We need your help with donating items for our this Fall’s Live and Silent Auction. Please consider donating handcrafted items, handmade jewelry and artwork, homemade edible treats, and opportunities for unique experiences. Tickets to musical and sporting events are a big hit, as well as dinners and outings with members of our community. Do you have a special gift or talent you could share with us? You can find donation forms in the Narthex or through a link found HERE. Donations forms should be returned by Sunday October 11th.
Tickets will go on sale October 11th. You can purchase them between services or during business hours in Parker House. Thank you for your help in making this year's’ auction a success!
The Caring Team will be having a meeting this Sunday, September 27 at 12:30 in the Sanctuary.
Please contact caringchair@wuu.org if you know of a member of the Congregation in need of support, or if you are in need of support.
Dementia Education Series
If you have a loved one or friend who has a form of dementia, please consider joining us for this FREE four-week education series on dementia. Area health care experts will speak on a variety of relevant topics that will inform and empower caregivers and others about what they can do to support someone who has dementia. All sessions run from 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. and are held at Williamsburg Regional Library, 515 Scotland St, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185.
September 28, 2015: “Managing Challenging Behaviors” All behavior is a form of communication. This session will discuss common “Challenging” behaviors, why they occur, and how to manage or prevent them.
October 5, 2015: “Communicating from the Heart: Speaking the Language of Alzheimer’s” Communication is the essence of relationship. This session will address changes in the communication abilities of people with dementia and how caregivers can change their own communication approaches to maintain a loving and supportive relationship.
October 12, 2015: “Maintaining Balance as a Caregiver” Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a stressful, 24/7 job, and keeping in balance is the key to providing essential good care and maintaining caregiver health. This session addresses the unique needs of caregivers and how to help achieve those goals.
THIS SUNDAY! 9/27/2015 2-4pm
Facilitated By Deborah Jane Wells
We’re ready to launch our new affinity group for those who self-identify as “theists.” This group is open to everyone so feel free to share with family and friends.
All meetings will take place at the WUU. The first meeting on September 27 (which is the 4th Sunday of the month) will be held from 2–4pm in the sanctuary of the main church building. Thereafter, our group will meet on the third Sunday of each month from 2–4pm in the Fahs House building.
For the first time in WUU’s history, we are inviting our neighbors to join us for dinner! On Friday, September 25th we will provide a potluck dinner and talk about our building plans so that they can get to know us better—and we can get to know them. Please help welcome those who live near us by bringing a little extra food for the 6:00pm potluck dinner.
Can you help set up and/or clean up afterwards? Contact Jessica O’Brien (newjb2001@hotmail.com) or Pat Hoppe (phoppesing@cox.net).
Community Cafe
The Faith Community and Peninsula Agency on Aging are sponsoring a free afternoon cafe for anyone 60 years old or better. The presentation is on “Staying Balanced and Relaxed —— a Body/Mind Connection." Dr. Stan Rockwell will guide us through a simple Tai Chi exercise while describing the mind/body benefits of this soothing activity. In addition, a physical therapist will demonstrate the importance of balance fitness as a way to avoid falls and injury.
Join us on Thursday, October 1, from 1:00-2:30, at St. Martin’s Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road. Snacks will be provided and prizes given.
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Request from WUU Member
WUU's version of Downton Abbey’s Mrs. Patmore (a.k.a. Ruth Hopkinson) would like to borrow a turn-of-the-century cook’s costume. The winning bidders’ at last April’s WUU Auction will be feted with a Victorian dinner in October and Mrs. Patmore must be dressed appropriately! She is looking for a frilly white cap, a long-sleeved, high-necked ankle length dress, and a cook’s bib apron. Any one part of this three-piece outfit would be appreciated. Please get in touch with Ruth Hopkinson (Oops, Mrs. Patmore!) at ruthhop46@gmail.com or call 757-565-3298 (cell) or 757-565-3298 (home).
Special Piano Recital
Dave Robbins, W.U.U.’s fabulous pianist, will perform a solo concert on the afternoon of Sunday, October 25th at 4:30 p.m. The program will feature several improvisations, as well as performances of Beethoven’s Piano Sonata No. 30 in E, Op. 109, Ravel’s Ondine, and Chopin's Scherzo No. 1 in B Minor. (The program is subject to change.) Dave is a classically trained pianist and unclassically trained improviser, and performs regularly with local groups such as The Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Richmond’s Coalition Theater (improv comedy), the Hardywood Cover2Cover Band, Capitol Opera Richmond, and the Richmond Ballet. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Arts Education at V.C.U.’s School of Education, and is an Assistant Deputy Director for Classical Revolution RVA.
Tickets for this event will be $15/adults, $10/students, children 12 and under are Free. Proceeds will benefit the WUU music program and building expansion. Sales will begin on October 4 between Sunday services and after the 11:15am service; more details to be announced in next weeks Spiral.
WUU Little Free Library Discussion and Planning
Support the UUSC-UUA Refugee Crisis Fund
