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The Spiral June 25, 2015
 

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This Sunday at WUU: June 28, 2015
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!
 

Weekly Calendar

Thursday, June 24
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
7:00 pm, Memorial Prayer Service for Emanuel A.M.E. Church, First Baptist Williamsburg

Saturday, June 27
12:00 pm, Hampton Roads PrideFest, Town Point Park in Norfolk

Sunday, June 28
10:00 am, Worship, Sanctuary
11:30 am, Rainbow Potluck, Fahs House

Monday, June 29
NO Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group
7:00 pm, Buddhist Meditation, Sanctuary

Tuesday, June 30
2:00 pm, Laughter Yoga, Sanctuary

Thursday, July 2
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
6:30 pm, Navigators Monthly Meeting, Fahs House

View the entire WUU Calendar Here

Next Sunday: July 5, 2015
10:00 am
Chris Hockman
All-Ages Service
"The Climate Crisis:  Who Has The Most To Lose?"

Even after recognizing the realities of climate change, it is still difficult to fathom all of its implications. How can we use our theology to understand the impact on our most vulnerable and respond effectively?

Chris Hockman will begin her final year of seminary at Meadville Lombard Theological School this fall. She lives in Richmond, Virginia and is currently serving as Intern Minister at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of the Peninsula in Newport News.
 
Due to the July 4th holiday Share the Plate will take place on Sunday, July 12 and will benefit Williamsburg and Newport News Brain Injury Survivor Support Groups.

Hampton Roads Pride

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
 

Social Justice


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.
 

Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group

Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group on Summer Hiatus
The arts group will that normally meets on Mondays at 10:00 am in Fahs House will be taking a break for the summer.  The Spiral will have an announcement when the group will begin meeting again in the fall.

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.

Memorial Prayer Service for Emanuel A.M.E. Church Williamsburg

The community is invited to join the congregation of the Historic First Baptist Church for a Memorial Prayer Service on Thursday, June 25, to honor those slain members and show support for the congregation of the Emanuel A.M.E. Church in Charleston, SC. 

The service will begin at 7:00 p.m., with  Rev. Juanita Graham, Associate Minister at First Baptist, presiding. First Baptist is located at 727 Scotland Street, Williamsburg.  Join the service to demonstrate solidarity in the face of such a tragic event.
 

Other News

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 757 220-3853.

“Call to Action: Healthcare Access as a Moral Imperative.”
The program will include an interfaith panel and screening of excerpts about the Health Wagon and the Remote Area Medical documentary film. Moderated by Rev. Charles Swadley, CEO of the Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy and Chair, Commission on Interfaith Relations, Va. Council of Churches.

Weinstein Jewish Community Center, 5403 Monument Ave. Richmond, VA 23226
Tuesday, June 30, 2015, 6:00-8:30pm (Program 6:00-7:45 pm, Reception 7:45-8:30 pm)
The event is free and open to the public. Register Here


 

Upcoming Events
 
  • 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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