The Spiral May 14, 2015
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This Sunday at WUU: May 17, 2015
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
9:15am & 11:15am
"Serving the Congregation"
The nature of volunteer service has changed since WUU began in 1989. Members are overwhelmed by personal and family concerns and cannot volunteer as they used to. How can we keep up with expectations without overstressing those who do the work of the congregation?
Weekly Calendar
Thursday, May 14
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
11:00 am, The Odyssey, Fahs House
4:00 pm, DBT Meeting, Parker House
7:00 pm, Covenant Group, Fahs House
Sunday, May 17
9:15 am, Worship, Sanctuary
11:15 am, Worship, Sanctuary
12:30 pm, Parents as Spiritual Teachers, Fahs House
4:00 pm, YRUU (High School Youth), Parker House
Monday, May 18
10:00 am, Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group, Fahs House
7:00 pm, Buddhist Meditation, Sanctuary
7:00 pm, PFLAG, Fahs House
Tuesday, May 19
2:00 pm, Laughter Yoga, Sanctuary
7:00 pm, WALT Team Meeting, Fahs House
Wednesday, May 20
12:00 pm, Pathfinders Book Discussion Group, Fahs House
7:30 pm, Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, May 21
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
4:00 pm, Design Build Team Meeting, Parker House
7:30 pm, Leadership Team Meeting, Fahs House
Next Sunday: May 24, 2015
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
"Killing Changes You"
9:15am & 11:15am
On this Memorial Day we remember those in the armed services as we consider the moral injury suffered by those whom we send to war on our behalf. I will be using the Beacon Press book, "Soul Repair" by Rita Nakashima Brock, if you would like read along and perhaps gather for some follow-up conversations.
Religious Education: All-Ages Service
"Killing Changes You"
9:15am & 11:15am
On this Memorial Day we remember those in the armed services as we consider the moral injury suffered by those whom we send to war on our behalf. I will be using the Beacon Press book, "Soul Repair" by Rita Nakashima Brock, if you would like read along and perhaps gather for some follow-up conversations.
Religious Education: All-Ages Service
WUU Annual Yard Sale News
Help Needed
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! Small furniture items can be donated now as we have an area to store these items. Please hold on to other items until the week of Sunday, May 24 when the sanctuary will be prepared to receive them.
Volunteers wanted 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.
Social Justice
Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
Our FISH wagon has returned and is waiting to be filled full of pasta and tomato sauce! This is an easy, popular and filling meal. Thank you for your generosity, and make sure to check freshness labels.
Religious Education
Religious Education This Sunday
Lower Elem. (Pre-K-Grade 2): Caring for each other
Upper Elem. (Grades 3, 4, 5): Generosity
Middles (Grades 6, 7, 8): Coming of Age
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.
Summer Picnic!
Williamsburg and Newport News Congregations to Come Together for Fun!
The first WUU/UUFP Picnic will take place on Sunday, June 7 from 4-7pm at Chickahominy Riverfront Park. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Veggie Burgers and Beverages will be provided. Please bring a potluck item to share.
Activities include fellowship, swimming ($2 fee), games, and activities for all ages!
You can find out more about Chickahominy Riverfront Park by visiting this link: http://www.jamescitycountyva.gov/recreation/parks/chickahominy-park.html
If you have any questions please contact Ellyn Stephens at WUU office@wuu.org (757) 220-6830
We must have RSVP's by Wednesday, June 3 so that we can plan and shop for food. Click Here or picture above to RSVP
Other News
Building Expansion: Little Sanctuary
When WUUs heard that the "Little Sanctuary" would be cut from WUU's building expansion for financial reasons, a grassroots movement sprung up to save it. Over two weeks, 28 donors volunteered to give more than $94,000, the amount needed to keep the "Little Sanctuary" in the design. The fund, dubbed "SOULS" for "Save Our Unique Little Sanctuary", is not part of the capital campaign and completely voluntary. The informal SOULS committee thanks you ALL for your words of support and your generosity. -Linda, Roger, Sally, Allen and Les
Fourth Friday Potluck hosted by Rev. Jennifer
This month's Potluck will be in appreciation of the WUU congregation. Rev. Jennifer wants to take this time to start saying Goodbye and Thank You! Everyone is invited to bring a dish to share and games to play.
Cafe Conversation
Join us on May 31st at 12:30 in Fahs House for an Open conversation with Jennifer hosted by the Personnel Committee.
Upcoming Events
- May 22: 6:00 pm, Family Potluck Hosted by Rev. Jennifer, Sanctuary
- May 24: 12:30 pm, Rainbow Potluck, Fahs House
- May 29-30: WUU Annual Yard Sale, Sanctuary
- May 31: 12:30 pm, Cafe Conversation, Fahs House
- June 7: Coming of Age Ceremony
- June 7: Annual Picnic, Chickahominy Riverfront Park
- June 19: 6:00 pm, Potluck Honoring Rev. Jennifer, Sanctuary
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