Please join us IN PERSON at Steven’s Chapel EVERY Sunday at 10 am!
or Join our service on Sunday at 10 am by following this link:
https://zoom.us/j/9407668736?pwd=STN5bVZXd21neEpmaUxTYW5ib0pWdz09
The UUSMV Zoom ID# is 940 766 8736, password is 735531
Or call: 1-646-558-8656, and when prompted give this ID# including the pound sign at the end: 9407668736# and the password 735531
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This Week's Service:
 Sunday, April 9 at 10 am: Looking Jesus in the Eye and Reckoning with Resurrection with Rev. Janet Newton
There’s a common trope that on Easter Sundays in Unitarian Universalist congregations you’re likely to encounter messages that trumpet the hope found in the bursting forth of spring, with all its ostentatious flowers and budding trees. Spoiler alert: This is not that message. Why? Because while the return of spring is inevitable, resurrection? That takes work and intention. This Easter, join us as we reckon with the challenge posed by the concept of resurrection in our complex 21st century world. View Order of Service Here |
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Friday, April 7, 2 pm: Sewcial Action Knitwork (contact Laura Beebe for more information)
Saturday, April 8, 9:30 am: Annual Spring Yard Clean Up (meet at Stevens Chapel)
Saturday, April 8, 5 pm: Passover Seder Potluck (led by Rabbi Lori Shaller and Rev. Janet Newton)
Tuesday, April 11, 9:30 am: Meditation Circle - Join on Zoom (Meeting ID: 864 3352 3334 Passcode: 737316) or Contact Ed Merck ejm646@gmail.com
Save The Date
Monday, April 17, 2 - 4 pm: Parish Committee (meeting will take place on Zoom)
Tuesday, April 18, 9:30 am: Meditation Circle
Saturday, May 20, 3:00 - 5:00 pm: Musical Fundraiser with Jeremy Berlin & Delanie Pickering
Friday, June 9 - Sunday, June 18: UUSMV Auction
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Universal Justice
 Save the Date: The Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition would like to share exciting news about our second annual TRUTH & JOY, a FREE one-day event, on Saturday, July 22nd, that offers islanders and visitors an opportunity to explore and celebrate our rich, diverse cultures with art, music, food, and more! Follow this link for more information and to register: TRUTH AND JOY
Climate Change Quote
"Today scientists know that the overall number of hurricanes isn't increasing, but the number of strong hurricanes is."
- from the author of the book "Saving Us" by Katharine Hayhoe.
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Our Island Community
Annual Beach Day Clean Up
 Saturday, April 22 from 10 am-12 pm the Vineyard Conservation Society will host its annual Earth Day Beach Clean-Up. All are encouraged to help clean up the beaches. After the clean-up, from 12-4pm, there will be the very first Earth Day Festival, A Celebration of the Vineyard's Conservation Community, at the MV Museum. Over 15 Island organizations will be there with activities for all ages, educational presentations, food and drinks. There will be free admission to the Museum and free lunch for everyone who helped with beach clean-up. See you there! Click here for more information.
Climate Action Fair
 Sunday, May 7 from 12 - 4 pm at the Ag Hall
Click here to view the online flyer.
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Pastoral Support
In lieu of regular office hours, Rev. Janet asks that you request one-on-one meetings using this link: https://calendly.com/revjanet
From there you can select a date, time, duration and location to connect with her.
If none of the available times work for you, or if you have a more urgent need, please reach out by phone, text message or email and she will get back to you with options.
(505) 670-4157 (call or text)
revjanetnewton@gmail.com
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Need Someone to Listen?
In addition to pastoral care being available from Rev Janet, your Lay Ministers (Katharine Colon, Bill Bridwell, Jan Casey, Kevin Longval) are available to lend support to anyone in our UUSMV community in their time of need by being available to listen and offer comfort. You can find their contact information in the member's section of the website: www.uusmv.org
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Minister’s Fund - Caring Fund
Caring funds are available for Members & Friends who need a helping hand this winter with food, medicine, utilities, heating, mortgage/rent payments or other essentials. Your request for assistance will be kept confidential. Please reach out to Rev Janet, Jan Casey, or Kristy Brooks. UUSMV cares about you!
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Mission
We are an intentionally welcoming congregation of diverse faiths and shared values, fostering spiritual growth, community action, racial equity and universal justice.
Our Vision 2025
We envision a flourishing and caring congregation that . . .
- Built a loving and supportive, multicultural community.
- Created thriving shared ministries led by our minister, lay leaders, and the congregation working collaboratively.
- Worked to accountably dismantle white supremacy, racism, and all intersecting oppressions in ourselves, our community, our institutions, and our democracy.
- Determined the feasibility of a new building/addition that will enhance our ability to serve our congregation and the island community.
……. As we seek to widen our spiritual horizons.
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Looking for a past issue of the UU Voice? You can read previous issues from the link at the bottom of the ho me page or follow this link: UU Voice . Submissions to the Weekly UU Voice need to be in by 10 am on Thursdays so we (Rita Brown, Dorie Godfrey, and I) can make edits and finalize our newsletter. The best way to contact me and to make submissions is the UUSMV email: uu.society.mv@gmail.com .
All the best, Ann Cilfone, Church Administrator
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Flowers for Sunday's Service 
Saturday April 8 at 9:30 am
Please join Rabbi Lori and Rev. Janet for a UU Passover Seder Potluck at 5 PM in Stevens Chapel. Please follow this link to let us know if you are coming: 
A Fundraiser for UUSMV
Peter Palches
