JULY 2015
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BEACON U n i t a r i a n o f
Sunday Services Including “Of Time and Mystery” Sunday, July 12
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Drama Club Service
New Members
Sunday, June 21
Welcome Carol Kendrick and Jesse Metcalf
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Welcome Gretchen Offered by Molly Klocksin, Board Trustee
Rev. Dr. Gretchen Woods insists she didn’t choose to become an interim minister to Unitarian Universalist congregations. Instead, the longtime settled minister believes interim ministry chose her. “Interim ministry is a calling,” explained Dr. Woods, our congregation’s new interim minister for the next two years. Over the summer, she will move here from Lexington, KY, where she has been interim minister at the Unitarian Church of Lexington. Dr. Woods considers herself a collaborator and a professional resource for the congregation. “I’m excited to see what we can do together in shared ministry,” she said. To introduce herself to the full congregation, Dr. Woods will give her first sermon on Sunday, Aug. 2, “Who Am I and Why Am I Here?” On Sunday, Aug. 16, she will lead our traditional Ingathering/ Water Communion. On Sept. 13, Dr. Woods will facilitate a listening session, “Getting to Know Your – Telling Your
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If These Walls Could Talk Part II What are “500 Photos”?
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Stories,” for her to hear from congregants about our congregation, and for congregants to hear from each other. Dr. Woods earned a B.S. in Music Education from Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA; an M.A. in Religious Studies from John Carroll University, University Heights, OH; and a D.M. (Doctor of Ministry), focusing upon building healthy spiritual communities, from Northwest Theological Union (now the Institute for Ecumenical Studies of Seattle University) in Seattle, WA. Previously, Dr. Woods was an interim minister at All Souls Unitarian Church in Indianapolis, IN. Her settled ministries were at the UU Fellowship of Corvallis, OR; the UU Church of Reston, VA; and the Kitsap UU Fellowship in Bremerton, WA. In her free time, Dr. Woods enjoys making music, writing poetry and reading science fiction. Dr. Woods and her spouse, Judy Finholm, share six children, three grandchildren, and two rescued Pound Puppies. For more about Dr. Woods, visit her website, www.revgwoods.net.
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WO RS H IP
A Month of Sundays 10:00 AM at 6300 A Street
Sunday, July 5 - “Finding Quiet in a Noisy World” Come for our annual Interdependence Day Service of LOTS of quiet, meditative time interspersed between stories and music. Intergenerational - older children stay in Sanctuary. Worship Leader: LauraLee Woodruff Music: Bill Carpenter
Sunday, July 12 - “Of Time and Mystery” Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson did his parish internship at the Unitarian Church of Lincoln in 1978 and was ordained by this church in 1979. He will be speaking about the passage of time in our lives. He is eager to see the changes we have made in our building. Worship Leader: Evelyn Weymouth Speaker: Rev. Dr. Jay Atkinson Music: Bill Carpenter Share the Plate: People’s City Mission Free Medical Clinic
Sunday, July 19 - “There's No Such Thing as Coincidence” A story of journeys, connections and being just where we need to be when we need to be there. Worship Leader: LauraLee Woodruff Speaker: Sheila Thomas Music: The ‘A’ Street Band
Sunday, July 26 - “Peace Ship” Historian and philosopher Dr. Frank Edler will present about Lincoln Unitarian C.A. Sorensen’s involvement with the much misunderstood 1918 'Peace Ship'—a pacifist effort funded by Henry Ford to stop the Great War. Worship Leaders: Amy Miller Speakers: Dr. Frank Edler Music: Bill Carpenter Share the Care: Religious Growth & Learning (RGL) Committee
A Peacemaking Prayer The history is complex, the politics are intense, the fear and anger are overwhelming, and the future is unclear. But glimpses of a hopeful vision will not be bombed into oblivion by anyone. In prayer, we call to mind the peacemakers. Neighbors of differing faiths With different histories With different politics With different emotions Who find room for each other in their hearts in their dreams and in their lives. Those who hold firmly to a vision of peace and justice anywhere in the world. Spirit of Life and Love, be present with all who are suffering terribly. Lift up the hearts of those who fear. And inspire courage among the peacemakers. Be present with political leaders, ensuring a retreat from violence and a procession towards the peace table. Guide the hands of all those who are caring for the injured, the hungry and the grieving. And, open our own hearts to compassion. Remind us of our complicity and responsibility. And lead us towards generous engagement—always towards a vision of peace. Amen.
- adapted from Eric M. Cherry
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DRAMA CLUB SERVICE
The Drama Club is hard at work this week preparing for the June 21 service entitled “The Power of One.” The children and youth of our church will lead the worship, act out the story “Outlawing Jelly Beans” and provide the music. Please join them for an energetic and inspiring morning. Drama Club 2015 Keijuan Dorsey Louis Helms Aisha Khan Aly Lehn Joseph Liebgott-Osinga
Anna Little Grace Maly Tina Strong Forrest Wamstad-Evans
Assistants/Musicians Sammy Burchell Declan Lanning Rylen Lanning
Helen Little Georgia Maly Jazmine Thomas
Sunday, June 21 at 10:00AM
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RELIG IO US G RO WTH & LEA RNING Top 10 Reasons to Teach or Assist in our Religious Education Sunday School Program:
Help young UUs learn about our faith
7. Because it takes a village to raise a child
We are looking for helpers this Summer for our Sunday class. Assistants help facilitate discussion but do not lead the lesson. They help prepare snack, assist students with activities, and are our second adult in the room as per our safety policy. Please contact Chelsea Krafka if you are willing to assist even one day this Summer. We invite Middle and High School students to be assistants and to sign up as well! A great chance to get in volunteer hours!
6. Kids say the darndest things – you are guaranteed a smile
TEACHERS & ASSISTANTS NEEDED
10. Dirt, hula hoops, chalk, togas…find out what is going on back there! 9. Learn all you need to know about UUism but were too afraid to ask 8. Because it is more fun than a committee meeting
5. If you come to church and played with clay and paint by yourself – people may look at you funny 4. The commitment is just 7-10 times per church year! That is less than an average of once per month! Plus Chelsea gives teachers the fun and easy lesson plan ahead of time. 3. Experience new and awesome classrooms! 2. Change the world. If you change one life you have made a difference. 1. Karma credit Peace, Faith, and Love, Chelsea
OWL FUNDRAISER! We have 4 people willing to be trained as Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Facilitators. The trainings will cost $960! We currently have no budget for this but we do have a desperate need for facilitators if we are to continue offering the courses. Help us raise the funds!!! Send Chelsea an e-mail if you are willing to donate a baked item, or sign-up at the RGL table after service. religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org BAKE SALE AUCTION JULY 19
What: A bake sale auction - bring a fancy item that could raise a chunk of money (ie: a pie, a cake, some cupcakes, a plate of cookies) The baked item will go to the highest bidder. When: Sunday, July 19 Bidding will start at 11:15am and end promptly at 11:45am.
Did you know we average 40 volunteers to run our Sunday School program? We need YOU to help out! We are now recruiting Sunday School volunteers to begin in Fall! Sign up now so we can assess our program and plan for trainings. The classes are divided as: K-1st, 2-3rd,4-5th, 6-8th (Middle School) and 9-12th (Sr High) Teachers and assistants are needed for every grade level. The commitment is just 7-10 Sundays per church year and you will go through a training to make you feel more comfortable. Teachers are the ones who handle the lesson planning (Chelsea provides a curriculum) and assistants are the helpers who need not plan ahead. Please contact Chelsea if you are interested or would like to learn more. Email: religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org Are you willing to donate even a small amount to help cover these costs? We would happily welcome monetary donations in the church office.
JULY RGL CALENDAR Preschool Class and Nursery Care are available every Sunday for younger Pre-K children in the Preschool Room. July 5
All Ages Service
July 12
Summer Class
July 19
Summer Class
July 26
Summer Class
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Unitarian Church Art Gallery
FRESH START DINNERS & DONATIONS
JUDY GREFF, a well-known mixed media painter from Ashland near the Platte River, will be exhibiting a retrospective show titled "Images" in June and July at the Unitarian Gallery.
The 2nd Sunday of every month we cook up a dinner for the residents at Fresh Start Home for Women and it is always so YUMMY! Maybe Fresh Start cooking with your Open Circle? If you are interested in lending a helping hand email Michael Reinmiller at avdude@me.com
Judy Greff has had international residences in Gela and Sozopol on the Black Sea, Bulgaria, the Hungarian multicultural Society in Balatonfured, Hungary, and in Provence, France and Beaune, France. She is a member of Impact Nebraska Artists. Her work is part of the Nebraska Art Collection at the Museum of Nebraska Art in Kearney, the University of Nebraska, the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, and Wesleyan University in Lincoln.
UU WOMEN GATHERING offered by Georgia Feiste
The UU Women Gathering plans to meet once a month, generally the first Saturday at 2pm. Rotating leaders choose the topic and the location. The inaugural meeting topic was JOY. Current top votes for future topics: Soul Work, Balance, How to Deal with Difficult People, Authenticity, Interfaith work, Coloring/Writing Haiku while we chat, The Four Agreements, Anti-fragility. The second meeting will be Saturday, July 4 at 2PM at The Eatery and the topic will be COMPASSION. We will be sharing what compassion means to each of us, and how it shows up in our lives. Karen Armstrong is known for her book on compassion, called “Twelve Steps To A Compassionate Life.” Georgia Feiste, leader for July, has provided a link to a summary of these twelve steps to help us through our discussion. All UU Women (members and friends) are welcome to participate. We communication primarily via a private Facebook page. The general desire is to maintain a cohesive group, so we have discussed making it a "closed group" after twelve people, with the intention of encouraging a second group to emerge if there is more interest. If you are interested, please send an email to gfeiste@gmail.com
If possible, pick up some things for Fresh Start and drop some items in the basket in the first coat rack, items in particular that they need include: In-House Needs: •New socks and underwear •Mops and replacement mop heads •Laundry stain remover •Cleaning supplies (non-bleach) •Laundry detergent •Paper towels •Postage stamps •Hair care products for women of color •Linens (towels, twin extra long sheets) •Manicure kits •13-gallon trash bags •Kleenex •Shower gel •Feminine hygiene products •canned goods and coffee •toilet paper •gift cards to local vendors •recycling bins and sponsored service •Shower totes •Laundry baskets •Robes and slippers Women Departing Fresh Start Home: •Cleaning supplies for a woman moving into her own residence (mop, broom, dust pan, counter cleaner, glass cleaner, paper towels) •Spices and condiments for cooking •Laundry detergent •Gas vouchers •First aid supplies •Umbrellas •gift cards to local vendors
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NEWS NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS GROUNDS UPDATE offered by Martha Horvay
Through the efforts of many helping hands, our new landscape design is taking shape on the South side of the building. Thanks to Linda Brown, Harris Liehl, Curt Donaldson, Bill Genuchi, Jackie Egan, Becky and Sharad Seth, Carol Kendrick, and Carol Carlson, who helped with Spring Grounds Cleanup by providing either manual labor, snacks, or both.
A new pantry garden, under the direction of Megan McGuffey, with help from Keith McGuffey and Tim Johnson, now has four raised beds. Meanwhile, Noreen Carpenter, Rick and Penny Urwiler, Debbi Barnes-Josiah, Penny Siefker, Becky Seth and Linda Brown have quietly continued to weed areas undisturbed by construction. Work on the North side of the building will continue as weather permits. We anticipate a busy Fall with additional new shrubs and lawn that will need planting and watering.
NEXT STEPS The weekend of May 2-3 brought out the true offered by Harry Heafer spirit of Unitarian good will by volunteers led by To serve as an early notice Curt Donaldson, who dug and heads up, we expect a trench between two (hope) that sometime in July neighbor’s yards to we will be ready to move improve drainage of the more mulch to the back of Martha Horvay church’s watershed the church where the across their properties. playground structure will be Unsung Unitarian 2015 Special thanks go to reconstructed! George Maly, Becky Seth, Yeah!!!! I'm sure the children will be excited to Linda Brown and Leo Genuchi who helped plant see it reappear. We will need to move in many and mulch new shrubbery. Harry and Karen inches of mulch which will require many Heafer, Mary Sommermeyer, Earl Kramer, Mark wheelbarrows and many bodies to make it go Williams, Christine Starr Davis, Tonya Haigh, quickly. Tim Hopkins and Bill Genuchi spread a huge pile of mulch on the new pre-school playground area. Once the mulch has been put in place we will then need to move all the pieces of the playground structure and start putting it together. This would be a great event for the older youth to lend a hand on. Please be on the lookout for an email blast we hope sometime in mid-late July for a notice for volunteers and we hope you'll be available to come. And, prior to putting the playground structure back together, we need to paint sealer all over every piece of wood. This would also be a great thing for older youth to help out on. And of course maybe it will stop raining one of these days so we could look at starting to work on this prior to wood chip moving.
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NEW ME MBERS New Member: Carol Kendrick
Carol has lived in Lincoln for many years. She has had a busy life during those many years and was not connected to a church. Recently after her husband passed away and she began to feel the need for connections with others and reached out to the Unitarian Church of Lincoln where her daughter Jean is our Administrative Director. Once Carol began coming to church she found friends and deep spiritual meaning in the weekly worship services. She has participated in the A Chosen Faith book discussion classes, is an active member of the Newcomer Discussion Group; she brings treats to church occasionally, is active in the all church potlucks and she helps in the mailing of church newsletter. Carol enjoys singing in the church choir, “I leapt right in to attending some things that I was interested in, potlucks, game night, and then I was so impressed by Julie Enersen’s musical service, that I joined the choir, and I have loved that.” She helps with the bookstore by doing whatever needs to be done.
found about the Unitarian Church of Lincoln online, and I discovered my friend, Amy Miller, attended. She invited me to attend, and I knew after a few Sundays that I had found my new spiritual home. I have served coffee a number of times, and I attend a newcomer discussion group every other Tuesday. I would enjoy an opportunity to directly assist/participate in worship services.
I have a wife, Jen, and two children, Rhianna (10) and Adelaide (3). In my leisure time, I enjoy reading books on religion, philosophy, science, and the occasional science fiction book. I also enjoy games, especially board/card games and roleplaying games. I also enjoy oil painting on occasion. I like socializing, and I look forward to meeting more people at church.” Look for Jesse’s photo on the new member board which is hung on the end of the coat rack in the hallway closest to the Gallery room and find him during coffee hour and welcome him as one of our new members!
Carol also enjoys helping with the Fresh Start dinners that our congregation provide monthly for the Fresh Start Home for Women. And she helped with the Saturday grounds clean up by bringing food to that event. She will be participating in the Shared Hospitality Workshop on August 8. Please look for Carol during the coffee hour in late July and welcome her as one of our new members!
New Member: Jesse Metcalf “My name is Jesse C. Metcalf. I have been attending the Unitarian Church of Lincoln since January of 2014. I have lived in Lincoln since 1997. I have been seeking a new church for many years. My religious interests and beliefs are diverse. I
New Members: (back row) Joseph & Tanna Kinnaman, Melinda & Michael Krumm, Tricia Monzon, Jesse Metcalf, (front row), Krista “KK” Munson, Brianna Key, Carol Kendrick
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Green Corner
UUA BOOKSTORE HIGHLIGHT OF THE MONTH:
The Cathedral of the World: A Universalist Theology, by Forrest Church
The culmination of the spiritual thought of a preeminent liberal theologian. His final gift,The Cathedral of the World, draws from the entire span of Church’s life’s work to leave behind a clear statement of his universalist theology and liberal faith. Giving new voice to the power of liberal religion, Church invites all seekers to enter the Cathedral of the World, home to many windows but only one Light.
Direct order from the UUA Bookstore for $16.00: www.uuabookstore.org
If Our Walls Could Talk, Part II offered by the volunteer coordinators of the Management Team If you started to come to our church after December of 2013, the way our church looks now is the way it has always looked to you. Even before the build and remodel, the office was pretty near to the front door, RGL generally in the same area, and the sanctuary and kitchen just where they are now. However, smiling at you when you walked in before January 2014, were the faces of the program coordinators who serve as volunteer co-Executives of the church. If you can touch it, hear it, taste it, see it, or smell it, one of the coordinators likely has a hand in cheerleading or slaving over (I mean, faithfully supporting) it. That’s why the coordinators’ photos were up – so you could eyeball the folks who might have an answer to your operations questions. We really do want to hear from you. However, what if you have thoughts about the vision and mission of the church and how we position ourselves long term as a liberal religious community in Lincoln? That’s actually the focus of the elected members of the Board of Trustees. They too want to engage with you, to know and be known by you. So photos of them would be helpful too right? Hold the phone though. Without you to serve and partner with, our work in the church wouldn’t be very meaningful or bear much fruit. That’s where “500 Photos” comes in! We plan to create a photomosaic of our church members and friends in the form of our chalice logo. Up close, you will find the faces of those you know and some you don’t yet know talking, smiling, laughing, eating, worshiping, raking, cleaning, listening, marching, and every other expression of our religious community. We’re calling this “500 Photos” because it will take that many images to complete the mosaic. We will offer the 500 spots for $10 each as a fundraiser for the operating budget. Each photo will be placed in a folder of digital images until all 500 are sold. Stay tuned for further details in the coming weeks.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS Service Dogs in Our Building
offered by Karen Dienstbier, Membership Coordinator
Since January we have had two people visit us bringing with them their service dogs. One of those people felt that the dog was unwelcome in our church because of a remark made to her. It is important to reach out to anyone with a disability as well as our other guests and visitors, and to make them all feel welcome in our congregation. Please try to be kind and welcoming to all who enter our church. If you have a problem with the dog being in our building please stay away from it. Our 1st Principle of the 7 speaks directly to this issue. It states: “We, the Member Congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, Covenant to Affirm and Promote: The inherent worth and dignity of every person;” We want to offer a warm welcome to all people who come to worship with us on Sunday mornings. Remember the words to the hymn Come, Come, Whoever You Are and take them to heart. The Official Service Dog Registry states the following: People with service animals must be allowed access to all public accommodations. This right takes precedence over all state and local laws which might otherwise prohibit animals in those places such as Stores, Malls, Restaurants, Hotels/Resorts, Airlines, Cruise ships, Taxi cabs, Buses just to name a few.
SAVE THE DATE! Shared Hospitality Workshop On August 8 the Newcomer Committee will host the Shared Hospitality Workshop for ALL people interested in volunteer service on Sunday morning. Why do we offer training to our new members and others at a Shared Hospitality Workshop? Because it is important to us to “Welcome the Stranger” in a way they will want to return. We encourage everyone to learn how to be welcoming and friendly to our visitors. Remember how important it was to you when you first arrived at church – smiling faces welcoming you and your family into this new church? We have offered the workshop for several years so that our members feel comfortable welcoming and greeting others. It has been proven both at this church and other congregations that if a visitor feels welcomed and comfortable then they will return to learn more about the congregation. Our Unitarian Universalist Congregations for many years have had the opportunity to take training so that members and friends feel comfortable greeting and welcoming our newcomers and guests. The concept of “welcoming the stranger” goes back far into our past. As our Christian roots tell us, Jesus welcomed the stranger as one of his own when he was preaching and in his daily life. Wasn’t this how he acquired his disciples and other converts to Christianity? Welcoming of our newcomers and our visitors needs to be intentional and it needs to be a regular part of our shared ministry. Please join us!
First Flight Festival - Angels Theatre Company July 15 - 19, 2015 • Temple Bldg 12th & R
New short plays written by members of the Angels Playwriting Collective. Presented at UNL's Studio Theater, first floor of the Temple Building. Admission is $10 per Flight or $15 for a pass to both Flights. www.angelscompany.org
Flight #1 - Wednesday July 15 + Friday July 17 at 7:30 PM + Saturday July 18 at 3 PM
Flight 2 - Thursday July 16 + Saturday July 18 at 7:30 PM + 3 PM on Sunday July 19, 2015
Plays include: •The Bequest, by Cherie Frederick •Shock, by Robin Buckallew •Home Security, by Norman Simon •Knocking on Heaven's Gate, by Steve Enersen •Killing Crazy, by Brian Bornstein
Plays include: •Miss Perfect, by Erin Glenn Hash •Kitchen Garden, by Brigid Amos •American Cafe, by Paula Ray •The Lion and Me, by Steve Enersen
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O N - G O I N G A C TI V I TI ES The fellowship activities and discussion groups listed below happen on a regular basis and are open to new participants at any time. Please contact the group’s organizer if you have any questions! Adult Game Night 2nd Sat. • July 11• 6:30/8:00PM 6300 A Street • Gathering Place
Come join us for potluck dinner at 6:30PM and board/card games at 8:00PM. Come for one or both. All welcome. Contact: Leona Braziel 402-489-0916 windflower@aol.com
Bridge Groups Intermediate Group Every Tuesday • 2:30PM 6300 A Street • Gallery
Coordinator: Jackie Egan egan@neb.r.com 402-435-6111
Advanced group Every Wednesday • 1:00PM 6300 A Street • Gallery
time. Contact Duane Polzien 402-540-5025 duaneep2000@yahoo.com
Men’s Potluck 2nd Monday • July 13 • 6:30PM 6300 A Street • Gallery
All men are invited to attend to enjoy good food and conversation. Table service will be provided. Bruce Raymer 402-475-7875 bruce.raymer@gmail.com
Men’s Reading Group 1st & 3rd Tuesdays • July 7 & 21 7:00PM • 6300 A Street • K/1 Rm
The book we are reading is “Fire in the Belly” by Sam Keen. Duncan Case 402-202-9152 frankcase4346@gmail.com
Newcomers First Sunday Chat
Coordinator: Earl Kramer krameyer@neb.rr.com
Sunday, July 5 • 11:15AM 6300 A Street • Library
402-489-8213
Meet with visitors and friends in the Library to watch and discuss a 10-minute film called "Voices of a Liberal Faith.” Contact Newcomer Chair Megan McGuffey marie.megan@gmail.com
Want to join us? Contact us prior to the day of the game.
Coffeehouse 4th Friday • July 24• 7:00PM 6300 A Street • Gallery
Board games for adults and kids. Open to all individuals. Hosted by the LGBTA Welcoming Cmte. Contact Deb Hope debra.a.hope@gmail.com
Men's Discussion Group 2nd & 4th Tuesdays • July 14 & 28 7:00PM • K/1 Room
This is an open group which welcomes new participants at any
PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) 4th Tuesday • July 28 • 7:00PM 6300 A Street • Gallery
The LGBTA Welcoming Committee sponsors PFLAG which meets at our church. Confidentiality at each meeting is very important. Please join us or visit us at: www.pflagcornhusker.org
Tai Chi Every Wednesday • 6300 A Street Gallery • 5:30PM Beginners, 6:30PM Intermediate
All UU Members and Friends are invited. No experience necessary. Contact Karen Dienstbier 402-489-7545
UU Meditation Sangha 2nd & 4th Wednesdays • 7:00PM 6300 A Street • Music Room
We gather at 7:00 and begin a short meditation promptly at 7:15PM. Then we have discussion time followed by another meditation period. We end with fellowship time over hot tea. Contact LauraLee Woodruff 402-770-9382 holybear47@gmail.com
Women’s Book Group Every three weeks •10:00AM 6300 A Street • Gallery
For more information, contact Diane Richards dianemn2@gmail.com July 11 Just Mercy, Bryan Stevenson August 1 Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel August 22 The Signature of All Things by Elizabeth Gilbert
Zen Meditation Every Thursday • 7:00PM 6300 A Street • Music Room
We are a small group of UU's who meditate at church each week. Contact Norm Simon 402-435-0225
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TH A NK Y O US Thanks to the Sunday Volunteers!
Eastridge Food Pantry Grocery List
Your work is important to ALL of us and we appreciate you and your volunteer activity very much!
As many of you know, we participate in our neighborhood food pantry. We collect food in a basket in the first coat rack. The collections are delivered every few weeks by Debbi Barnes-Josiah. They have begun a new system where they email each of the participating churches once a month with a list of things that are especially needed. We plan to post this “Grocery List” on the bulletin board in the Gallery and share it in the newsletter.
Thank you too to the Newcomer Committee for hosting the All Church Potluck lunch after church on Flower Communion Sunday. We welcomed 10 new members into our congregation during the potluck too which made for a very special celebration. The Newcomer Committee also held a Pizza and Game Night for newcomers to give them a chance to get acquainted with us.
Please consider purchasing items from this list for the pantry when you go shopping: mac & cheese, jello, salad dressing, flour, ketchup, pudding, toothpaste & brushes, paper towels, dishwashing soap, laundry soap, bar soap/ hand soap, toilet paper.
S UN D A Y S ERV IC E V O LUN TEERS June 28
July 5
July 12
July 19
July 26
Pulpit Decoration
Cyn Monohon
Debbi Barnes-Josiah
Barbara Ellis
Karen Heafer
Geri Cotter
Greeters
Tim Johnson, Amy Birky
Becky & Sharad Seth
Jack & Carol Carlson
Stephanie Wagle, Linda Hellerich
Denise & Naetion DeBose
Coffee Hosts
Lindsay Bartlett
TBA
Lindsay Bartlett
TBA
TBA
Trustees
Leslie Ryan
TBA
Liz BonneyHeermann
Amy Birky
Lindsay Bartlett
Ushers
Jerry & MaryAnn Petr
Gary Colvin, Leona Braziel
Sheila & Orvis Wall
Marty Powers, Peg Pelter
Barbara Pearson, Aura Lee Furgason
Audio-Visual
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Don Pinkley, Keith McGuffey
TBA
TBA
TBA
Welcome Table
Sandy Scott, Denise DeBose
Amy Birky, Sheila Thomas
LaVonne & Gene Hanlon
Molly Klocksin, Lee Manns
LauraLee Woodruff, Tim Johnson
Chalice Lighters
None
None
None
None
None
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JUNE 2015
O U R C O M M U N I TY Thank You’s
Milestones, Millstones, Stepping Stones Congratulations to all of the recent graduates: Hannah Koehler-Christensen, Amelia Richards, Schuyler Geery-Zink, Allie Starr, Elle and Ilum Hansen.
We know we don’t have all the answers. Here, we can at least share our questions. And here, we can share a lot more than that: we can share our thoughts and ideas, we can share our pain and our hope. Here, we can remember that we are not alone. - Unitarian Minister of our time, Rev. Evan Keely
S TA F F & LA Y LEA D ERS Staff Rev. Dr. Justin Osterman, Interim Minister • dro@unitarianlincoln.org Fritz Hudson, Minister Emeritus • fhudson@uuma.org Charles S Stephen, Jr. Minister Emeritus • patandcharles@windstream.net Chelsea Krafka, Religious Growth Dir. • religiousgrowth@unitarianlincoln.org Jean Helms, Administrative Director • admin@unitarianlincoln.org Julie Enersen, Worship Arts Director • worshiparts@unitarianlincoln.org Karen Dienstbier, Membership Associate • membership@unitarianlincoln.org Christina Strong, Administrative Associate • associate@unitarianlincoln.org
Board of Trustees
Management Team
Christine Starr Davis Lindsay Bartlett, President Reed Maly, Vice-President Bob Haack Molly Klocksin, Secretary Kathy Disney Liz Bonney-Heermann Officers: Leslie Ryan Hess Dyas, Co-Treasurer Penny Urwiler Linda Ager, Co-Treasurer Kristi Wamstad-Evans Jo Donohoe, Assistant Jamie Radcliffe Mary Sommermeyer, Amy Birky Curt Donaldson, Immediate Capital Campaign Treasurer Past President The Board of Trustees meets on the third Tuesday of each month at the Church. Any member or friend of the church is welcome to attend these meetings.
Church Office 6300 A Street Lincoln, NE 68510 Summer Office Hrs June 15 - August 14: Sunday: 9:00 AM—1:00 PM Tues-Fri: 9:00 AM —1:00 PM Closed Monday & Saturday Phone: 402.483.2213 Email: admin@unitarianlincoln.org Website: www.unitarianlincoln.org The Beacon is published monthly. Newsletter subscriptions are $20 a year. This newsletter is printed on 35% minimum post-consumer content recycled paper. It is also available online at www.unitarianlincoln.org/news