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Welcoming, Worshiping, Witnessing Community |
The Spiral June 18, 2015
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This Sunday at WUU: June 21, 2015
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10:00 am
Rev. Jennifer Ryu
All-Ages Flower Communion
"Fare Thee Well"
In her final sermon, Rev. Jennifer says goodbye to the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalists, recalling the past nine years of ministry to this wonderful congregation.
We will celebrate Flower Communion today, so please bring 1 flower to add to our collective bouquet as a symbol of the diversity and beauty of our community.
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Weekly Calendar
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Thursday, June 18
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
Friday, June 19
6:00 pm, Potluck Party Honoring Rev. Jennifer, Sanctuary
Sunday, June 21
10:00 am, Worship, Sanctuary
Monday, June 22
10:00 am, Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group, Fahs House
7:00 pm, Buddhist Meditation, Sanctuary
Wednesday, June 23
7:30 pm, Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, June 24
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
View the entire WUU Calendar Here
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Next Sunday: June 28, 2015
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10:00 am
Led by Worship Associates
All-Ages Service
"Blessing of the Animals"
Our spiritual connections with the animal kingdom is explored today. In honoring our 7th principle, we consider the more highly evolved senses of animals such as musical communication, problem solving, communication via scent, and others against the traditionally held hierarchy of man as the superior being on earth. An animal blessing ceremony will be performed as part of today's service.
Animals are welcome and may accompany their owners into the sanctuary. The blessing will commence early in the service.
- Dogs need to be leashed. Cats and other animals need to be in a carrier.
- All animals need to be under control of their owners at all times.
- You know the personality of your pet; if you think they will not do well in an environment busy with people and other animals you are welcome to bring a photo of your pet.
- Photos of deceased pets are also welcome.
- Stuffed animals are also welcomed for blessings!
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Hampton Roads Pride
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On June 27, 2015, WUU will collaborate with UU's from the Peninsula and Norfolk congregations in welcoming attendees at Hampton Roads Pride to learn about and attend our services and to feel welcome in joining our churches. This is part of our Welcoming Congregation ministry.
Hampton Roads Pride is an annual event at Town Point Park in Norfolk, attended by several thousand people. The hours are noon to 7 PM.
WUU's are urged to attend the event, which is a joyous occasion featuring music & other entertainment, food & other concessions, informational displays, and lots of mingling.
Please consider signing up to staff our table for an hour or more, and enjoy the event on your own before and after that.
If interested in signing up, please contact Fred Gilbertson, WUU LGBTQ Chair, lgbtq@wuu.org
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Social Justice
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Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
Our FISH wagon has returned and is waiting to be filled with cold cereals, peanut butter and jelly, breakfast bars, small cans of ravioli, spaghetti, macaroni & cheese and puddings. Thank you for your generosity, and make sure to check freshness labels.
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Religious Education
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Last Chance to Register!!
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 by this Sunday!
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Caring Committee
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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.
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Building Our Future 2016
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Find out the latest information on our building project by reading the latest edition of the BOF Newsletter Here |
Other
News
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WE’RE HAVING A PARTY!
Why? To honor and celebrate Rev. Jennifer!
When? Friday, June 19, 6:00 pm
Where? In the Sanctuary
Bring - a dish to share and a spirit of fun!
Note - You may still bring your page for Jennifer’s Memory Book to the party. Take it to the Library and someone will be there to help you get it into the book.
Help Needed With Photo Collection
This is an at-home-on-your-schedule-no-rush job. Thanks to Dave Scherer and many other unknown WUUers, we have several hundred photos taken since our beginning. They need to be "albumized" so that members and friends killing time in the lounge area of our future narthex can enjoy,remember, learn, and help ID. Funds have been made available for appropriate albums. Contact me, Dave Warren (WUU historian), at warrendr@cox.net or 757 223-3853.
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Upcoming
Events
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- June 19: 6:00 pm, Potluck Honoring Rev. Jennifer, Sanctuary
- June 27: 12:00 pm, Hampton Roads PrideFest, Town Point Park in Norfolk
- June 28: 11:30 am, Rainbow Potluck, Fahs House
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