9:15 am & 11:15 am-TWO SERVICES
Groundbreaking Ceremony
"Memories, Hopes, and Conversations: A Door Set Open"
Rev. David Johnson
A new year begins – marked by the autumn equinox and by rituals in many secular and religious traditions. It’s an opportunity to let go burdens / regrets, and to begin anew. As we break ground for our building-expansion, we shall also be creating new habitations for the mind and heart. What might unfold in the years ahead as we share the good news of our free faith? G.K. Chesterton wrote: “It is a track of feet in the snow, It is a lantern showing a path, It is a door set open.” How might we creatively enter the doorways of opportunity that will open to us?
Building Groundbreaking! Sunday, September 20
Sunday will be a big day for WUU—we will break ground for our expansion and renovation as part of both worship services. Bring your shovel, trowel, spoon, or virtual digging implement and join us at worship, ending with a procession outdoors for a brief ceremony and digging at both the 9:15 am and 11:15 am services. Return to the building for cake and refreshments!
Monday, September 21
9:45 am, Gayle Henion Creative Arts Group, Fahs House
7:00 pm, Buddhist Meditation, Sanctuary
7:00 pm, PFLAG Meeting, Fahs House
Tuesday, September 22
12:00 pm - 11:00 pm, Temple Beth El Yom Kippur, Sanctuary
Wednesday, September 23
6:00 am - 10:00 pm, Temple Beth El Yom Kippur, Sanctuary
9:00 am - 2:00 pm, Temple Beth El Yom Kippur Kids, Fahs House
6:30 pm, Wake-Up Meditation (Young Adults), Fahs House
Thursday, September 24
10:00 am, Meditation, Sanctuary
9:15 am & 11:15 am “Transformation”
Stacy & Lily Bolling and Tamra & Autumn Elim-Durden
As the earth's autumnal equinox has just passed, today we will talk about Transformation in various forms. Transformation is a critical component in all of our lives. We will address how such changes affect us from different perspectives .
Registration is now open for Religious Education classes that will begin in October. You can go to http://goo.gl/forms/1xXc78az2u to register online or look for registration forms in the Narthex. This year is going to be a lot of fun! Our Lower Elementary (Pre-K-Grade 2) curriculum is Creating Home, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5) curriculum is Holidays & Holy Days, and Middle School (Grades 6-8) curriculum is D’oh God (Simpsons). For descriptions and calendar please click here.
Rides are needed for William and Mary Students
The following dates are in need of a driver(s) to pick students up for the 11:15 am and then drop them off back at PBK after. Please contact Austen austen@wuu.org if you can fill any of these dates: Sept. 27, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 1, Nov. 8, Nov. 15. Thanks in advance!
WUU Little Free Library Discussion and Planning
Monday September 28th at 6:30 PM on the Parker House (red brick house) porch
What do you know about little free libraries? They’re an awesome way to serve the neighborhood! Come join us to find out more! Woodworkers most welcomed! http://littlefreelibrary.org/
Contact austen at austen@wuu.org or Jessica O’Brien at jessicaobrien@hotmail.com with questions.
Food For FISH (Our local community food & clothing pantry)
Children are starting back to school again and need cereals for breakfast and after school snacks and peanut butter and jelly for sandwiches. The need continues and the food is greatly appreciated!
Suggestions are: Peanut butter, jelly, boxes of cereal, granola bars
Monday mornings from 9:45 am - 11:45 am will find a variety of artists and crafters at work in Fahs house. Our official name is the Gayle Henion Arts and Crafts Group, named for our friend who started the group a number of years ago. We are engaged in painting, paper crafts like card making and scrapbooking, knitting and crocheting, coloring, zentangles, and computer activities.
Our group will meet this Monday, September 21 to catch up after our Summer hiatus. We look forward to welcoming new members to join us. Bring your project to work on and share.
With the growth of our building and community we also have growth in the number of things that are scheduled on the WUU campus and in the buildings. We have a great new tenant in Fahs House, we share our space with Temple Beth El for the High Holy Days, Church of God, Meditation, etc.
Please be sure to check the official calendar at http://wuu.org/events-calendar/ before you schedule an impromptu meeting or come over to look for your misplaced jacket. There have been times when worship services or holy times have been mistakenly interrupted by someone looking for their casserole dish.
If you find your glasses missing or would like to schedule a meeting for your group please contact Ellyn in the office at office@wuu.org or (757) 2200-6830.
Launching 9/27/2015 2-4pm
Facilitated By Deborah Jane Wells
We’re ready to launch our new affinity group for those who self-identify as “theists.” This group is open to everyone so feel free to share with family and friends.
All meetings will take place at the WUU. The first meeting on September 27 (which is the 4th Sunday of the month) will be held from 2–4pm in the sanctuary of the main church building. Thereafter, our group will meet on the third Sunday of each month from 2–4pm in the Fahs House building.
Monday, September 21, 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm, is the first in the “Dementia Education Series,” to be held at the Williamsburg Regional Library. Reservations are required by calling 757-565-6550. More information on the entire series can be found here.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 4:00-6:00 p.m., Fall Open House at Hospice House, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg VA 23188 (behind the Target at Monticello). Find out about our varied services, learn about volunteer opportunities and have your questions answered!“...enhancing the quality of living for those in the last phasesof life and supporting those who love them.” Stop in anytime between 4 and 6 p.m. Visit this link for more information.
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.
Our wonderful Director of Religious Education, Austen Petersen, is having serious car issues and is looking for a loaner car to use while she shops for a replacement vehicle. If you have a vehicle she can use or know someone that does please contact her at (330) 419-0502 or austen@wuu.org. Thanks in advance!
Neighborly Potluck
For the first time in WUU’s history, we are inviting our neighbors to join us for dinner! On Friday, September 25th we will provide a potluck dinner and talk about our building plans so that they can get to know us better—and we can get to know them. Please help welcome those who live near us by bringing a little extra food for the 6:00pm potluck dinner.
Can you help set up and/or clean up afterwards? Contact Jessica O’Brien (newjb2001@hotmail.com) or Pat Hoppe (phoppesing@cox.net).
WUU Thursday Morning Breakfast Group
Fall is upon us. The WUU Thursday morning breakfast group is looking for a few new members. We meet every Thursday morning at 8:30 AM for an hour or so of congeniality, good food and conversation. All adult men and women, of any age, are welcome. We meet at the Southern Pancake House on Richmond Road, near Ironbound Road, and right next to the Aberdeen Barn. Contact Joel Schiff tyler776@verizon.net or Les Solomon les.solomon@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Request from WUU Member
WUU's version of Downton Abbey’s Mrs. Patmore (a.k.a. Ruth Hopkinson) would like to borrow a turn-of-the-century cook’s costume. The winning bidders’ at last April’s WUU Auction will be feted with a Victorian dinner in October and Mrs. Patmore must be dressed appropriately! She is looking for a frilly white cap, a long-sleeved, high-necked ankle length dress, and a cook’s bib apron. Any one part of this three-piece outfit would be appreciated. Please get in touch with Ruth Hopkinson (Oops, Mrs. Patmore!) at ruthhop46@gmail.com or call 757-565-3298 (cell) or 757-565-3298 (home).
