9:15am** & 11:15am
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
"Am I Still a Minister?"
I've been surprised that people ask me if I’m still going to be a minister after I leave WUU. Ministry is more than a job--even more than an adventure. It is a life-long commitment to something greater than my own ego-needs, and that means that we are all able to engage in ministry.
**This is the last day of the 2-services schedule. Starting on June 7th, we will switch to a summer schedule.
Religious Education:
All children together in Fahs House to celebrate our WUU Community.
The Spiral May 28, 2015
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This Sunday at WUU: May 31, 2015
Weekly Calendar
Thursday, May 28
10:00 am, Meditation, Fahs House
4:00 pm, Design Build Team Meeting, Parker House
Friday, May 29
5:00 pm, WUU Yard Sale, Sanctuary
Saturday, May 30
8:00 am, WUU Yard Sale, Sanctuary
Sunday, May 31
9:15 am, Worship, Sanctuary
11:15 am, Worship, Sanctuary
12:30 pm, Cafe Conversation-Open Talk with Rev. Jennifer, Fahs House
4:00 pm, YRUU (High School Youth), Parker House
Monday, June 1
10:00 am, Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group, Fahs House
7:00 pm, Buddhist Meditation, Sanctuary
Tuesday, June 2
2:00 pm, Laughter Yoga, Sanctuary
Wednesday, June 3
1:00 pm, Personnel Committee Meeting, Parker House
7:30 pm, Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, June 4
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
4:00 pm, Design Build Team Meeting, Parker House
6:30 pm, Navigators Monthly Meeting, Fahs House
Next Sunday: June 7, 2015
10:00 am
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
"Coming of Age and Bridging Ceremony"
This annual All-Ages service features the five middle-schoolers who have completed this year's Coming of Age class. We are also honoring one graduating high school senior.
Today is also New Member Sunday where we formally welcome all those who signed the book this year.
Share the Plate for June
The entire plate collection on Sunday, June 7, will be donated to Housing Partnerships, a locally-funded non-profit agency that provides vital housing repair services to low-income, sick or disabled individuals and families in the Historic Triangle. A number of WUUs have volunteered many hours of labor to make our neighbors' homes more livable but there is an ongoing need for these services to keep people "safe, warm, and dry." Please be generous!
11:30 am The Annual End of Fiscal Year Congregational Meeting
immediately following the worship service. At this time, Reverend Jennifer will give her final report to the congregation about the state of our ministries and what we have accomplished throughout the past year. Lola Warren, the Board President, will share updates on the building, finances, personnel and new initiatives as we look to Vision 2017. Dave Banks, as Treasurer, will present the 2015-16 budget. Among us attending the meeting will be our incoming Interim Minister, the Rev. David Johnson. Please attend to meet
4:00 pm, Annual Congregational Picnic (this year with UUFP), Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
"Coming of Age and Bridging Ceremony"
This annual All-Ages service features the five middle-schoolers who have completed this year's Coming of Age class. We are also honoring one graduating high school senior.
Today is also New Member Sunday where we formally welcome all those who signed the book this year.
Share the Plate for June
The entire plate collection on Sunday, June 7, will be donated to Housing Partnerships, a locally-funded non-profit agency that provides vital housing repair services to low-income, sick or disabled individuals and families in the Historic Triangle. A number of WUUs have volunteered many hours of labor to make our neighbors' homes more livable but there is an ongoing need for these services to keep people "safe, warm, and dry." Please be generous!
11:30 am The Annual End of Fiscal Year Congregational Meeting
immediately following the worship service. At this time, Reverend Jennifer will give her final report to the congregation about the state of our ministries and what we have accomplished throughout the past year. Lola Warren, the Board President, will share updates on the building, finances, personnel and new initiatives as we look to Vision 2017. Dave Banks, as Treasurer, will present the 2015-16 budget. Among us attending the meeting will be our incoming Interim Minister, the Rev. David Johnson. Please attend to meet
4:00 pm, Annual Congregational Picnic (this year with UUFP), Chickahominy Riverfront Park
WUU Annual Yard Sale News
Update
Thank you for your generous donation of items and volunteer hours!!We can still use more donations are receiving items until 8 pm today and tomorrow until 4.
We can also use some more volunteers (mostly for Friday evening).
Please contact Ruth Hopkinson at (879-9080 or ruthhop46@gmail.com)
Social Justice
Community book discussion
"The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness", sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The YJCW-NAACP, along with The Lemon Project, All Together and Lambda Lambda Omega, invite the community to come together for an open and honest conversation on an issue which affects us all.
Instead of traveling all the way to WV we’ll be heading south of the James on several weekends this summer. The first workday, on June 6th, we’ll be joining another group for an all-day male-only project. We’ll meet at WUU at 7:15am to carpool and will return back to WUU before 9pm that evening. We’ll be building a lean-to-greenhouse, installing small greenhouses from kits and building a small garden shed. To avoid the heat, we’ll work very early, take a break mid-day and continue the project in the afternoon. Please contact David Wilcox at sjChair@wuu.org if you would like to help out. Males of all ages are welcome!
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.
"The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness", sponsored by the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. The YJCW-NAACP, along with The Lemon Project, All Together and Lambda Lambda Omega, invite the community to come together for an open and honest conversation on an issue which affects us all.
- When: May 31 - 2:30 p.m.
- Where: James City County Library - Croaker Road
Instead of traveling all the way to WV we’ll be heading south of the James on several weekends this summer. The first workday, on June 6th, we’ll be joining another group for an all-day male-only project. We’ll meet at WUU at 7:15am to carpool and will return back to WUU before 9pm that evening. We’ll be building a lean-to-greenhouse, installing small greenhouses from kits and building a small garden shed. To avoid the heat, we’ll work very early, take a break mid-day and continue the project in the afternoon. Please contact David Wilcox at sjChair@wuu.org if you would like to help out. Males of all ages are welcome!
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
WUU Wizarding School Registration Now Open!
This Summer the goal of our Religious Education program is to create a safe, fun, and welcoming atmosphere for all while using the container of the Harry Potter camp to explore Unitarian Universalist sources and principles. See the WUU June Newsletter (sent out in the next day or so) for full details. Registration forms can be picked up in the Narthex or you may register online here children must be registered by June 15 so that we may plan.
Religious Education This Sunday
All Ages will come together in Fahs this week.
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!
Please take the time to RSVP, we have very few responses so far and need to have all RSVP's by June 1
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
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 1 so that we can plan and shop for food. Click Here or picture above to RSVP
Other News
A REMINDER!
Important Dates Related to Rev. Jennifer’s Farewell Party and Potluck*
Important Dates Related to Rev. Jennifer’s Farewell Party and Potluck*
Friday, June 19, at 6 pm in the Sanctuary
- This Sunday, May 31: Your “From the Heart” page for Jennifer is due. Place it in the box marked “June 19” in the Greeting Hall. NOTE: These will not be rewritten, so please be sure your finished page is as you want it submitted. Attach any photos securely and be sure your name appears on each page and on the backs of any attached photos.
- This Sunday, May 31: Photos submitted for the slide show, “Jennifer’s Journey with WUU” should be sent to Dave Wilcox or Donna Stanford.
- June 1: Registrations due for Rev. Jennifer’s Potluck Dinner and Party. Send these to the WUU Office - office@wuu.org or call 220-6830 you may register online here
- June 1: Register with the WUU Office (or with the link above) if you plan to participate in the Open Mic session.
- May 31, June 7, 14 : Sign up in the Greeting Hall if you can be of help to set up tables, decorate, help with the meal, and most especially--help clean up or take down tables & rearrange the sanctuary afterwards.
- June 19: Bring a dish to share. Bring a spirit of fun! Share your talent.
*Check the June WUU Newsletter for more information or contact Donna Stanford, Wayne Moyer or Ellyn Stephens (in the WUU Office)
The Annual End of Fiscal Year Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 7th immediately following the worship service. At this time, Reverend Jennifer will give her final report to the congregation about the state of our ministries and what we have accomplished throughout the past year. Lola Warren, the Board President, will share updates on the building, finances, personnel and new initiatives as we look to Vision 2017. Dave Banks, as Treasurer, will present the 2015-16 budget. Among us attending the meeting will be our incoming Interim Minister, the Rev. David Johnson. Please attend to meet Rev. Dave, and to become informed about WUU, your spiritual home.
Interim Minister Visit
The Rev. David Johnson will be with us June 3-9, during which time his primary goal will be to find housing for his wife and himself for his 2-year interim ministry here. He will also meet with Rev. Jennifer and the staff, the Board, and clergy of other nearby UU congregations. On Sunday, June 7th, you will find Rev. Dave among us for the worship service, the congregational meeting and the afternoon picnic. Please wear your name tags as you welcome him to WUU.
Cafe Conversation
Join us on May 31st at 12:30 in Fahs House for an Open conversation with Jennifer hosted by the Personnel Committee.
“Your Money and Your Life: Wi$dom Path Workshop 2”
Sunday, June 14, sanctuary, 11:30-1:30 (light lunch included)
Auntie Mame once said money is like fertilizer: it doesn't help things grow till you spread it around. If money can help things grow, it can contribute to life—and to our spiritual quest. Please join us for the second workshop exploring money from a spiritual perspective. How does money affect our relationships with others? With ourselves? In our congregation and our local community? And even with people abroad? No need to have taken the first workshop to participate fully in the second. Sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. Childcare available with advance registration. Please register here.
The Annual End of Fiscal Year Congregational Meeting will be held on Sunday, June 7th immediately following the worship service. At this time, Reverend Jennifer will give her final report to the congregation about the state of our ministries and what we have accomplished throughout the past year. Lola Warren, the Board President, will share updates on the building, finances, personnel and new initiatives as we look to Vision 2017. Dave Banks, as Treasurer, will present the 2015-16 budget. Among us attending the meeting will be our incoming Interim Minister, the Rev. David Johnson. Please attend to meet Rev. Dave, and to become informed about WUU, your spiritual home.
Interim Minister Visit
The Rev. David Johnson will be with us June 3-9, during which time his primary goal will be to find housing for his wife and himself for his 2-year interim ministry here. He will also meet with Rev. Jennifer and the staff, the Board, and clergy of other nearby UU congregations. On Sunday, June 7th, you will find Rev. Dave among us for the worship service, the congregational meeting and the afternoon picnic. Please wear your name tags as you welcome him to WUU.
Cafe Conversation
Join us on May 31st at 12:30 in Fahs House for an Open conversation with Jennifer hosted by the Personnel Committee.
“Your Money and Your Life: Wi$dom Path Workshop 2”
Sunday, June 14, sanctuary, 11:30-1:30 (light lunch included)
Auntie Mame once said money is like fertilizer: it doesn't help things grow till you spread it around. If money can help things grow, it can contribute to life—and to our spiritual quest. Please join us for the second workshop exploring money from a spiritual perspective. How does money affect our relationships with others? With ourselves? In our congregation and our local community? And even with people abroad? No need to have taken the first workshop to participate fully in the second. Sponsored by the Stewardship Committee. Childcare available with advance registration. Please register here.
Upcoming Events
- May 29-30: WUU Annual Yard Sale, Sanctuary
- May 31: 12:30 pm, Cafe Conversation, Fahs House
- June 7: 11:30 am, End of Fiscal Year Congregational Meeting, Sanctuary
- 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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