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This Sunday at WUU: April 19, 2015
9:15 am & 11:15 am
Earth Day Sunday
Jamie Brunkow, "Riverkeeper" James River Association
Jamie began his career as an environmental educator working with teenage youth, and went on to work at Friends of the Rappahannock, leading restoration, education and advocacy projects. A native Virginian, Jamie grew up in Stafford County with a love for all things outdoors and earned a B.S. in Biological Sciences from Virginia Tech.
(Rev. Jennifer is preaching in Norfolk today)
Weekly Calendar
Thursday, April 16
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
4:00 pm, Design Build Team Meeting, Parker House
7:30 pm, Leadership Team Meeting, Fahs House
Friday, April 17
7:00 pm, August Wilson Discussion, Fahs House
Sunday, April 19
9:15 am, Worship, Sanctuary
11:15 am, Worship, Sanctuary
12:30 pm, New Member Orientation-Session B, Fahs House
4:00 pm, YRUU, Parker House
4:00 pm, Building Our Future Presentation, Sanctuary
Monday, April 20
10:00 am, Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group, Fahs House
7:00 pm, Buddhist Meditation, Sanctuary
7:00 pm, PFLAG, Fahs House
Tuesday, April 21
6:30 pm, Safety Task Force Meeting, Parker House
7:00 p m, Worship Team Meeting, Fahs House
Wednesday, April 22
7:30 pm, Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, April 23
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
Next Sunday: April 26, 2015
9:15am & 11:15am
The Green Sanctuary
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
Three years ago, WUU was certified an official “Green Sanctuary”. The designation acknowledged the incredible work of the GS team and articulated our commitment to being a place where each individual considers his/her environmental impact in every action. What is the status of our commitment today? How does consideration for the environment intersect with our overall Justice work?
The Green Sanctuary
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
Three years ago, WUU was certified an official “Green Sanctuary”. The designation acknowledged the incredible work of the GS team and articulated our commitment to being a place where each individual considers his/her environmental impact in every action. What is the status of our commitment today? How does consideration for the environment intersect with our overall Justice work?
WALT
Want a chance to look at the Williamsburg landscape from a whole new perspective? WALT is working with the Williamsburg Land Conservancy to offer an afternoon class that looks at current community land conservation efforts and how its benefits everyone. Enjoy an afternoon at the Williamsburg Winery (with good wine of course) with the folks who know best. Conserving our Community: A Walk, Talk,& Taste, Experience, Learn will focus on the issues of land conservation & the work of the Williamsburg Land Conservancy. The Duffeler family, founders of The Williamsburg Winery, will discuss why they placed an easement on their land. The session, lead by Caren Schumacher Williamsburg Land Conservancy executive director, will include a short walk on the property & a special wine tasting. The program is Thur. Apr 23: 3-5:30pm at the Williamsburg Winery and registration is encouraged, the program fee is $10.
Follow up with another great class with Jerre Johnson, W&M Geologist - retired, who will inspire you to look at how our geologic world changes and why. He is presenting Climates through Geologic Time that highlights climate change through geologic time. Review the history of these changes since the formation of the Earth including variations in solar output, in atmospheric composition, in biologic influences, & others have caused these changes. An emphasis will be placed on changes over the last 20,000 years. This 3 session program will be held on Thursdays Apr. 30, & May 7 &14: 10:30-12noon at the Wmbg Reg Library, Schell Room. Scotland St. The program fee is $25 and registration is encouraged.
The Williamsburg Area Learning Tree (WALT) offers wonderful learning opportunities to "Try Something New." These unique programs are a sample of the more than 65 classes offered this spring that are open to everyone curious to learn more. Registration is available online at www.wuu.org/walt, flyers with registration forms and a complete list of courses offered are at the W/JCC Libraries. For more information contact: WALT at 220-9975
Follow up with another great class with Jerre Johnson, W&M Geologist - retired, who will inspire you to look at how our geologic world changes and why. He is presenting Climates through Geologic Time that highlights climate change through geologic time. Review the history of these changes since the formation of the Earth including variations in solar output, in atmospheric composition, in biologic influences, & others have caused these changes. An emphasis will be placed on changes over the last 20,000 years. This 3 session program will be held on Thursdays Apr. 30, & May 7 &14: 10:30-12noon at the Wmbg Reg Library, Schell Room. Scotland St. The program fee is $25 and registration is encouraged.
The Williamsburg Area Learning Tree (WALT) offers wonderful learning opportunities to "Try Something New." These unique programs are a sample of the more than 65 classes offered this spring that are open to everyone curious to learn more. Registration is available online at www.wuu.org/walt, flyers with registration forms and a complete list of courses offered are at the W/JCC Libraries. For more information contact: WALT at 220-9975
Social Justice
August Wilson Play Reading Planning Meeting this Friday
Join us in Fahs House this Friday (April 17) at 7pm to help plan a play reading based on the work of August Wilson, an important African-American playwright. There are copies of some of his plays in the WUU library. Please feel free to read them and help us plan this event. Please come if you can. If you can't make it and are interested, email Pat Winter at wpiglet84@gmail.com.
The Beloved Community
This year the College of William and Mary is organizing its first Black Lives Matter Conference entitled: “ THE BELOVED COMMUNITY" from Sunday, April 12th--Sunday, April 19th. It is occurring at the same time as W&M Student Assembly's "We Are W&M Week.” WUU is an official supporter of the Conference and has contributed financially to help make it a success.
The Conference will embody Martin Luther King Jr.'s conceptions of a "beloved community" where diverse groups of individuals focus on inclusivity and are intentional about disallowing racism and overcoming differences nonviolently and respectfully.
The program's goal is to educate our community about racism, as well as create solutions to combat systemic and institutional racism throughout the course of the week.
Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
It's April, spring and Easter!
Let's fill the FISH wagon with small canned hams, canned sides such as baked beans, sweet potatoes and greens and lots of canned fruits so people can enjoy a nice Easter meal! Thanks so much for you generosity! Remember to check dates and make sure all packages are unopened.
After a brief stint as a play prop our red fish wagon has returned! Also be sure to check the bulletin near the library, we regularly post thank you letters from the organizations (including FISH) that we support with your donations.
Help Needed at FISH-No Special Skills Required
The greater Williamsburg area has much poverty. Last August 803 outfits were provided for 157 adults and 115 children who were in need. We, the WUU’s, have committed ourselves to sort and size clothes at the FISH clothes closet each Tuesday during the month of May from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No special skills are required. 3 to 4 people (men and/or women) are needed each Tuesday in May. If you can help out only half a day, that can be arranged, too. Those interested please sign up in the lobby of the church on Sunday. Hanni F. Sherman and Carol Sherman will have a sign-up sheet or call them or e-mail them. Hanni F. Sherman: tel. 229-1719, e-mail: richardsherman@cox.net. Carol Sherman: tel. 229-3344, e-mail: cwsher@verizon.net.
Join us in Fahs House this Friday (April 17) at 7pm to help plan a play reading based on the work of August Wilson, an important African-American playwright. There are copies of some of his plays in the WUU library. Please feel free to read them and help us plan this event. Please come if you can. If you can't make it and are interested, email Pat Winter at wpiglet84@gmail.com.
The Beloved Community
This year the College of William and Mary is organizing its first Black Lives Matter Conference entitled: “ THE BELOVED COMMUNITY" from Sunday, April 12th--Sunday, April 19th. It is occurring at the same time as W&M Student Assembly's "We Are W&M Week.” WUU is an official supporter of the Conference and has contributed financially to help make it a success.
The Conference will embody Martin Luther King Jr.'s conceptions of a "beloved community" where diverse groups of individuals focus on inclusivity and are intentional about disallowing racism and overcoming differences nonviolently and respectfully.
The program's goal is to educate our community about racism, as well as create solutions to combat systemic and institutional racism throughout the course of the week.
Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
It's April, spring and Easter!
Let's fill the FISH wagon with small canned hams, canned sides such as baked beans, sweet potatoes and greens and lots of canned fruits so people can enjoy a nice Easter meal! Thanks so much for you generosity! Remember to check dates and make sure all packages are unopened.
After a brief stint as a play prop our red fish wagon has returned! Also be sure to check the bulletin near the library, we regularly post thank you letters from the organizations (including FISH) that we support with your donations.
Help Needed at FISH-No Special Skills Required
The greater Williamsburg area has much poverty. Last August 803 outfits were provided for 157 adults and 115 children who were in need. We, the WUU’s, have committed ourselves to sort and size clothes at the FISH clothes closet each Tuesday during the month of May from 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. No special skills are required. 3 to 4 people (men and/or women) are needed each Tuesday in May. If you can help out only half a day, that can be arranged, too. Those interested please sign up in the lobby of the church on Sunday. Hanni F. Sherman and Carol Sherman will have a sign-up sheet or call them or e-mail them. Hanni F. Sherman: tel. 229-1719, e-mail: richardsherman@cox.net. Carol Sherman: tel. 229-3344, e-mail: cwsher@verizon.net.
Religious Education
WUU Kids On the Block - Children’s Chorus April 19th
Come join us as we have fun and sing together! All children are welcome to join us after the 11:15am service. We will meet in the sanctuary.
Religious Education This Sunday
This Sunday is Children's Chapel and we will be going an activity related to Earth Day.
Caring Committee
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.
Building Our Future 2016
Learn about the Mortgage Financing of Phase 1 of our expansion project. Details (Key Loan Terms, Rates, New Debt Service) can be found in this week's BOF 2016 Newsletter. Click here.
Other News
Spring Adopt-a-Highway Cleanup
We’re finally able to schedule a cleanup of our section of Ironbound Road, having been stymied by other WUU activities and nasty weather. We know there’s a competing Tidewater UU Cluster meeting in Glen Allen, but we’re planning our first cleanup of the year on Saturday, April 25. We’ll gather at 10 am at Fahs House and would welcome any volunteers to join our regulars. Please let me know that we can expect you rbaldwin@widomaker.com.
3rd annual UU Tidewater Cluster meeting which will take place on April 25 at UUCC (Glen Allen) from 9AM to 4PM.
If you are planning to attend please register ASAP. This is our annual opportunity to spend the day working and learning with the other six congregations in our cluster (Glen Allen, Fredericksburg, Newport News, Rappahannock, Richmond, Norfolk). The theme for this year is “Generations Working Together” and the keynote workshop/speaker will be Kim DeBus. There will be a number of workshops offered including Stewardship by our own Peter Mellette. Cost is $17 and includes lunch contact Michael Coirin for more information michael1240@cox.net
WUU ANNUAL YARD SALE!
Friday evening May 29th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday morning 8:00 a.m-12:00 noon.
Your Donations Needed so start going through closets and attics and basements! See Ruth Hopkinson (879-9080 or ruthhop46@gmail.com) if you wish to help sort and price the donations from Monday, May 25th-Friday, May 29th. Also needed on days of sale: cashiers, floor walkers, baggers….No prior experience required…..On the job ‘training’ provided.
Also looking for a co-chair or two. Sign ups will be available soon.
Photo Directory
The newest directory for our congregation is online and ready for viewing. Please check to see if there are any changes that need to be made to your information. If you don't not have a photo in the directory and would like one, please contact Ellyn in the office to make arrangements (office@wuu.org or 757-220-6830). In keeping with our green sanctuary values we are only printing a limited number of copies. If you would like a printed copy let the office know and we will contact you when they are completed. To view the directory CLICK HERE you must have the username and password (if you do not have it contact the office).
We’re finally able to schedule a cleanup of our section of Ironbound Road, having been stymied by other WUU activities and nasty weather. We know there’s a competing Tidewater UU Cluster meeting in Glen Allen, but we’re planning our first cleanup of the year on Saturday, April 25. We’ll gather at 10 am at Fahs House and would welcome any volunteers to join our regulars. Please let me know that we can expect you rbaldwin@widomaker.com.
3rd annual UU Tidewater Cluster meeting which will take place on April 25 at UUCC (Glen Allen) from 9AM to 4PM.
If you are planning to attend please register ASAP. This is our annual opportunity to spend the day working and learning with the other six congregations in our cluster (Glen Allen, Fredericksburg, Newport News, Rappahannock, Richmond, Norfolk). The theme for this year is “Generations Working Together” and the keynote workshop/speaker will be Kim DeBus. There will be a number of workshops offered including Stewardship by our own Peter Mellette. Cost is $17 and includes lunch contact Michael Coirin for more information michael1240@cox.net
WUU ANNUAL YARD SALE!
Friday evening May 29th 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday morning 8:00 a.m-12:00 noon.
Your Donations Needed so start going through closets and attics and basements! See Ruth Hopkinson (879-9080 or ruthhop46@gmail.com) if you wish to help sort and price the donations from Monday, May 25th-Friday, May 29th. Also needed on days of sale: cashiers, floor walkers, baggers….No prior experience required…..On the job ‘training’ provided.
Also looking for a co-chair or two. Sign ups will be available soon.
Photo Directory
The newest directory for our congregation is online and ready for viewing. Please check to see if there are any changes that need to be made to your information. If you don't not have a photo in the directory and would like one, please contact Ellyn in the office to make arrangements (office@wuu.org or 757-220-6830). In keeping with our green sanctuary values we are only printing a limited number of copies. If you would like a printed copy let the office know and we will contact you when they are completed. To view the directory CLICK HERE you must have the username and password (if you do not have it contact the office).
Upcoming Events
- April 19: 12:30 pm, WUU Kids Chorus, Sanctuary
- April 19: 4:00 pm, Building Our Future 2016 Presentation, Sanctuary
- April 21: 6:30 pm, Safety Task Force Meeting, Parker House
- April 24: 6:00 pm, Fourth Friday Family Potluck, Sanctuary
- April 25: 9:00 am, Tidewater Cluster Meeting, Glen Allen
- April 26: 10:30 am, Building Our Future 2016 Information Session, Sanctuary
- April 26: 12:30 pm, Rainbow Potluck, Fahs House
- May 3: 12:30 pm Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
- May 29-30: WUU Annual Yard Sale, Sanctuary
- June 7: Coming of Age Ceremony
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