The Making of a Black UU Clergywoman
Rev. Qiyamah Rahman
Sunday, October 23th, 10:25am
We welcome you to join us in person!
You can also join us on Zoom.
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Rev. Qiyamah, our guest preacher states, “In the earlier years of my life I was stumbling and fumbling around with little awareness – almost clueless. As a late bloomer, my mid life phase resembled my southern grandmother's patch work quilts that she reclaimed from scraps of material. She recycled her quilts from worn out clothes, curtains and other rejects and throw-a-ways.
As a young Black girl growing up in this country, I was told I was not enough - not good enough, not smart enough, not pretty enough. And, like my grandmother's quilts, I have taken the pieces of my life and reassembled them to make something fabulous and unique - me!
Going on a journey of healing and transformation I have labored in the vineyard of Unitarian Universalism for thirty years, fifteen years as a minister. I have embraced my inherent worth and dignity. I claim the power of my hard won truths, and I live my life knowing something greater than myself brought me through the tumultuous times. I cannot help but believe in an existence beyond myself and what I call that and how I refer to that has changed over time as I evolved and transformed.
My life has become a journey of gratitude, wonder and grace. At seventy-four years of age I have seen and experienced the unexplainable and reveled in transcendent moments. I have slayed some demons to arrive at this point in my life. And I have also been rescued from a few. All that I do now is part of my legacy work to highlight the presence of Black UU women and girls and to widen the circle and embrace of UUism. I am truly blessed to share my odyssey!”
Reverend Dr. Qiyamah A. Rahman resides in St. Croix, V.I. She served the UU Fellowship of St. Croix from 2012-2018. She is the Executive Director of Sister Souurce, Inc. a non-profit devoted to encouraging activity, support and directing resources to benefit Black UU women and girls. The website can be found here.
She is in full fellowship and was ordained October 21, 2007 at UU Church of Charlotte in Charlotte, NC. Rev. Rahman works part time as Chaplain/Spiritual Counselor with Continuum Care, a local hospice in St. Croix. Rev. Rahman has published several essays on Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, a Black Unitarian, abolitionist, author and activist in the 1800s. She is published in BLUU Notes: An Anthology of Love, Justice, and Liberation; Voices from the Margins; The Spirit That Moves: Readings and Rituals for times of Change and Transition; and Darkening the Doorways: Black Trailblazers and Missed Opportunities in UUism. Her first book, an anthology. is coming out this fall titled, The Rough Side of the Mountain: Black Women’s Ministries in Unitarian Universalism.
Inspired by the Interfaith and social justice witness of UUism, Rev. Qiyamah A. Rahman devotes her research to the richly diverse narratives of Black UU women and girls. She challenges us to expand our scholarship on the presence of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) Unitarian Universalists.
Rev. Qiyamah was the Minn’s Lecturer for 2020.
Qiyamah earned her Bachelor’s in Education and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Michigan. She has a Masters of Divinity from Meadville Lombard Theological School and a doctorate of Arts from Clark Atlanta University in Africana Women’s Studies.
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Next Week's Service
United Nations Sunday: Displacement and Human Rights
Rev. Nancy Reid-McKee
Sunday, October 30th, 10:25am
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Unitarian Universalists have had an office at the United Nations since 1962. This service honors that service to the world, and addresses the UN theme for the year on climate forced displacement.
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Children and Youth Religious Education
Program Information
Register now for 2022-2023
Children/Youth In-Person Programming!
Northlake is offering Our Whole Lives for 8th-9th graders. Registration is open now; you can sign up here!
Our Whole Lives begins with a mandatory Parent Orientation, which will be held October 30th at 1 pm at Northlake. Youth will begin the program Saturday, November 5th with an evening gathering to get to know one another, have dinner, and complete the first couple of workshops. After that, our schedule will be most Sundays from 1-4pm, November - May (ending before Memorial Day), with holiday weekends off. For more information, please email Margaret Rogers at DLRE@northlakeuu.org.
We plan to offer 10th-12th grade OWL in early 2023. If you would like information when registration becomes available, please email Margaret at DLRE@northlakeuu.org.
For more information, check out the Children and Youth Programming page on our website
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Caring Team
The Caring Team invites new people to join us each month as we gather to find ways to support members of the community. We send cards, make phone calls, visit and arrange meals for those who need to feel loved and included. If you want to share your caring self with others, please join us. The more folk who come, the more love we share! Contact Janet Kuller, who leads this group.
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GG Getz's Celebration of Life
Friday, November 4th at 5:00 pm
GG was a beloved member of Northlake for years, and her family is planning to celebrate her life with us on Nov. 4th. More information will be coming soon.
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Coffee & Collaboration
Friday, October 21st, 1 - 2:30pm
Adams Hall
Join us for warm drinks and company as we work together on projects for our church. Contact Margaret Rogers with questions.
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Northlake NoUUrishing Night!
Wednesday, October 26th, 6pm
Join us on Wednesday, October 26th for a night of nourishing time. Soup, bread and salad are on the menu!
We begin at 6 pm with a community singing circle, then eat together. During dessert we hear a story and then we close by 7 pm with song.
Everyone of any age is welcome.
PLEASE RSVP to Rev. Nancy before 3 pm on Tuesday, October 25th so our cooks know how much food to make!
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Northlake Walk & Talk
Want some fun outdoors? The Northlake Walk and Talk group meets every Monday and Thursday at 10:00 am. We meet in front of Thruline Coffee (on Park Lane in downtown Kirkland) at 9:55 am, and set off promptly at 10:00. FYI, there is free parking at the Kirkland Library. All are welcome! Any questions, please contact Melissa A, 509-710-1494.
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Online Art Open Studio
Tuesdays, 6:30pm
Join us Tuesday evenings between 6:30 and 8 pm on zoom. This is an opportunity to set aside time for engaging with art and craft, whether you are a professional or drawing stick figures! Come find joy and soothe your spirit while gathering in community with others.
The conversation ranges from time to share our projects with one another (and get feedback or ideas if requested), to sharing what's going on in our hearts and lives.
Image by Margaret Jaszowska on Unsplash
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MMK in Kirkland is please to co-present
Waging Peace Film Series
October 27th
at the University of Washington
October 27: The Boys Who Said NO!
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Gratitudes
- Thanks to our Media Arts & Hospitality Volunteers for our last service:
- Tech Lead: Chris K
- Slide Creation: Tracy Y
- Zoom Screen Sharing: Chris K
- Zoom host/Misc Tech: MaryEllen O
- Sanctuary Projection: Stuart D
- Board Member in Charge: Galen L
- Greeters, Ushers & Hospitality: Melissa A, Karrin K-d, Pam D
- Board Member In Charge: Mariana A-T
- Thanks to volunteers who signed up to take turns watering grass seeds in our restored swale: Janet H, Ellie P, John P, Joyce W, Steve W, and MaryEllen O
- A huge thank you to all the other quiet givers whose unseen acts of kindness and care make Northlake UU our beloved home
Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter on Pixabay
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October Share the Plate
350 is building a future that's just, prosperous, equitable and safe from the effects of the climate crisis.
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Contents
- Sunday Service
- Next Sunday's Service
- Children and Youth Religious Education
- Caring Team
- GG Getz Celebration of Life
- Coffee & Collaboration
- Northlake NoUUrishing Night
- Northlake Walk & Talk
- Online Art Open Studio
- Meaningful Movies in Kirkland
- Gratitudes
- Share the Plate
- NUUC Staff Office Hours
- Facility Calendar
- Submissions
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This Week at a Glance
NUUC Google Calendar
Calendar links jump to Zoom meetings
Friday, October 21
1 - 2:30pm Coffee & Collaboration
5 - 6pm Happy Hour
Saturday, October 22
Sunday, October 23
10:30am Worship Service
11:30 am Coffee Hour in Adams Hall & playground
12:45 - 2pm Choir
Monday, October 24
6:30 - 8:45 Women's Group (Adams Hall)
Tuesday, October 25
11am - 12:30pm Chronic Pain Management Group (Email)
12:30pm Community Check In
6:30 - 8pm Art Open Studio
Wednesday, October 26
5 - 7:30 NoUUrishing Dinner (Adams Hall)
Thursday, October 27
12:30pm Community Check In
6 - 9pm Meaningful Movies Kirkland (University of Washington)
Friday, October 28
1 - 2:30pm Coffee & Collaboration
5 - 6pm Happy Hour
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Northlake UU Weekly eNews
Purpose:
To remind and inform Northlake UU congregation & visitors of upcoming services and church-related events.
Published: Weekly, sent Fridays at 5:00 a.m. via MailChimp.
Deadline: All submissions must be sent to editor by Wednesday AT NOON for the current week's publication.
Words: Brief
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Topics:
- Worship Services and congregational news
- Committee news, adult programs and RE postings
- Board of Trustees and Northlake UU Official Notices
- UUA information
Editing: The eNews editor will review each submission. Any post needing substantive editing will be returned and will need to be re-submitted.
Please send all submissions to Northlake UU Staff at office@northlakeuu.org
Thank you!
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