“Don’t Habituate . . . Co-Create! - Constant Contact...Director of Religious Education: Rhonda Wingfield 1000 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221 Phone: 804-355-0777 Fax: 804-358-7364

“Don’t Habituate . . . Co-Create!” Lee Anne Washington

Sunday – May 27, 2018

Senior Minister: Rev. Jeanne Pupke

Executive Minister: Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.

Assistant Minister: Rev. Sue Sinnamon

Minister Emeritus: Reverend David Hicks MacPherson

Director of Religious Education: Rhonda Wingfield

1000 Blanton Ave., Richmond, VA 23221

Phone: 804-355-0777 Fax: 804-358-7364 Web Address: www.richmonduu.org

Order of Service

May 27, 2018

Please silence your electronic devices upon entering

Welcome/Announcements

Greet Your Neighbor

Introduction of Visitors

Prelude

Opening Words

Lighting the Chalice

Special Music “Where Have All the Flowers Gone”

Pete Seeger, arr. Tim Guiles

Responsive Reading #583 – “The Young Dead Soldiers”

Hymn #146 - “Soon the Day Will Arrive”

Memorial Day Prayer Barbara Pescan

Sermon “Don’t Habituate . . . Co-Create!”

Lee Anne Washington

Special Music “I Ain’t Marching Anymore”

Phil Ochs, arr. Tim Guiles

Offering Share the Plate*

Central Virginia Sanctuary Network

(CVSN)

Blessing the Offering Adaptation of Unity Blessing

Choral Response #402 – “From You I Receive”

Extinguishing the Chalice #456 – “We Extinguish this Flame”

Elizabeth Selle Jones

Benediction and “Do All the Good You Can . . .”

Sending Forth John Wesley

Closing Hymn #121 - “We’ll Build a Land”

*The Immigrant Justice Team has a matching challenge: the first $2,000

from Share the Plate donations will be matched dollar for dollar. We have

received $1,744.00 so far. Still available for matching - $1,420.50 $834.50

$256.00

Music Notes:

Zachary Guiles joined First UU of Richmond in October of 2017, and has

just completed his third and final season as principal trombonist of the

Richmond Symphony. Ayano Guiles just completed a season as acting

co-principal trumpet of the Sarasota Orchestra. They will be moving

together to Japan this summer, where they are both pursuing their careers

in different Japanese orchestras.

First UU Care Team for May 2018

Lay Pastoral Care Coordinator: Linda Ericson,

717-571-4964 ~ [email protected]

Team Kindness: Margaret Rush

804-539-1713 - - [email protected]

First UU Care Team for June 2018

Lay Pastoral Care Coordinator: Carol Wayne,

804-356-8450 – [email protected]

Team Kindness:

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Team Leader: 1st- / 2

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Greeters: 1st- Barbara Beasley / 2

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Ushers: 1st – Linda Van Tuyle, Katherine Weber/ 2

nd – Louise Wernre

Visitors’ Table: 1st - / 2

nd – Ann Woodlief

Brew Master and Coffee Host: Ted Merriman, Joe Kent

Nursery: Mike Scheid, Hallie Sitison

Religious Education Teachers: Candace Inge, Mike Whaley, Charles Gerena,

Christine Matthews, Jon Hintze, Anne Joseph

Celebrant: Rev. Sherman Z. Logan, Jr.

Sexton: Khalil Boyd

Sound Booth: Tim Bakker Slides: Sally Youngs

Special Music: Zachary Guiles, Trombone; Ayano Guiles, Trumpet

Accompanist: Jamie Kilpatrick

R E L I G I O U S E D U C A T I O N N E W S . . . .

SUMMER Religious Education!

Pre-K - Grade 5

June 17th - Aug. 26th, 11:00am

Summer RE is a co-op experience. Parents are requested to

teach 4 times over the three months to make our summer

program happen. Please sign up for the dates and times you

want at the table in the Lobby. Contact [email protected]

with questions.

Pre-K will be learning about religion through relationships.

The curriculum We Are Many, We Are One, allows children to explore UU

stories and values, discover ways in which we are alike as well as different,

through family and friends.

Gr. 1-5 will be learning about the values of Unitarian

Universalism through Dr. Seuss stories and activities in

the curriculum How Dr. Seuss Changed My Life!

NOTICE to All Group Leaders and Members…….

The Church will not be scheduling any meetings in the building for the

month of July. This is a great time for groups to continue to meet away

from the church and do something fun together!

We will continue to have our Sunday Services on Sunday

and Vespers on Wednesdays.

Community Day at Greene School and The

Moneyless Yard Sale

This is a fun day for the entire community and several churches are

involved in making this a great event. First UU sponsors the Moneyless

Yard Sale.

1. Bring your yard sale items to First UU on Friday June 1 (2:00 pm - 5:00

pm) OR drop them off at Greene School (9:00 am-10:00 am) on

Saturday morning. (1745 Catalina Drive, Richmond, 23224)

2. Anyone who has a craft activity or who might like to perform

something on the outdoor stage should contact Joel Blum

([email protected])

3. Many hands are needed to make this day a success. If you can

help with the yard sale please contact Joel Blum

([email protected]). We’ll be transporting items from church to

the school on Saturday morning, setting up the sale and then

taking it down after the event.

First UU Presents: 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche

by Evan Linder & Andrew Hobgood

Saturday, June 9th, 7:00 pm and Sunday, June 10th, 3:00 pm

It's 1956 and the Susan B. Anthony Society for the Sisters of Gertrude Stein

are having their annual quiche breakfast. Will they be able to keep their

cool when Communists threaten their idyllic town? Mark your calendar to

come see this farcical 1950’s romp behind whose humor lies social and

political observations in the new age of gay marriage, as well as an

affirming story of love, friendship and female desire.

Saturday - June 2nd

11:00am - 2:00pm

A weekend exploration of why we lack balance in our lives; how good it

feels when we have it; and ways in which to achieve it. We will engage in

self-reflection, spiritual practices, creative expression, and Yoga. Attend

for the whole weekend or just the Saturday Program (June 30th 8:00 am-

8:00 pm). The cost for the weekend is $200, for Saturday only is $80, and

scholarships are available. Registration information coming soon.

The Art/Craft Goddess Group meets now on the 1st and 4th Thursdays at

6:30pm. Contact Mary Martin at 804-356-0250.

Dogwood Spirit Circle is the new name for the Earth Centered Spirituality

Group. Look for them 1st and 3rd Sundays at 10:00am.

Your Committee on Mission (COM) is here to listen to any suggestions or

concerns you may have regarding our church and our community. Our

church mission is to grow in search of wisdom, care in support of

community, and act in service of justice. Feel free to

email [email protected] or speak to any member of the committee;

look for our green COM buttons on our name tags.

Calling all gardeners and wannabe gardeners! All ages welcome! We're

forming a new small group to work on raised garden beds located at the

Uptown Community Garden at 2201 Parkwood Avenue. We'll rent one or

two beds depending on the interest level. We can share any of the

produce and donate any extra to the congregation! For more information

please contact me, Alison Snow at [email protected].

Please be mindful: There are members of the

congregation who are sensitive to fragrances –

please do not wear fragrance to church events!

Thank you.

FUU Women’s Weekend Retreat

Balancing Our Lives

Friday, June 29th, 2018 (5:30pm) to

Sunday, July 1st, 2018 (2:00pm)

Location: Richmond Hill at 2209 E Grace Street

Richmond, VA 23223

Led by Denise Dolan and Lee Anne Washington

❖Community On Wednesday❖

Need a mid-week break -- a chance to rejuvenate and connect to your

people? On Wednesday evenings we come together as a community to

enjoy each other's company. The evening includes opportunities to

worship together, break bread together, and learn together. Come join us

and jump in at any point in the evening, You are always welcome.

Vespers

6:00 pm-6:30 pm

An Oasis of Calm in your Busy Week!

May’s Theme: Creativity

We invite you to join us in exploring what it means to be human, to

be in community, and to be connected to the Divine. Vespers is an

intimate, contemplative, and conversational half-hour service provided

by our ministerial interns. It takes place on Wednesday evenings from

6:00pm to 6:30pm in the Great Hall. We welcome you and appreciate

you just as you are and whenever you can join us.

Simple Supper

6:30 pm-7:15 pm

Breaking Bread with Friends!

A simple supper is provided by members of the church. Oftentimes

the meal is soup or pasta, salad, and bread. This is a great time to get to

know our community better. It's a casual buffet and you can join us

anytime right up to clean up time! We need folks who are willing to cook

or provide supper and folks to help with set up and clean up. Sign Up to

Help!

Our last Simple Supper is Wed. – May 30th, will resume in October 2018

Ministers Present…

[a discussion led by one of our ministers]

7:15 pm-8:30 pm

Expand your Heart & Mind and Gain Understanding!

Adult formation classes on various topics are taught by our

ministerial team. The classes are timely, informational, and interactive in

nature. Bring your whole self and share in the spiritual growth of our

community. We invite you to deepen your knowledge of those Principles.

What do they call you to do?

Will resume in October 2018

Another way to give to First UU:

You can now make a contribution to First UU with a quick text message.

It is safe, quick, easy and secure.

Please follow these steps

Text the amount you want to give to 804-409-6057.

Enter a $ followed by the dollar amount, hit the space key, then enter

texting code.

Codes: Pledge Payments: PLDGE

Share the Plate: SHARE

Coffee hour donation: OTHER

Example: To donate to Share the Plate,

enter the message $25 SHARE

Please make sure to add a space between the dollar

amount and the Code.

A return text will contain a link. Click on the link and enter your cardholder

name and credit or debit card information.

Once your registration is complete, you will receive a text verification and

receipt via email.

For future giving, simply send a text with the amount you wish to give, and

it will process automatically.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call Kelli McNeal or Rev.

Sherman at 804-355-0777.

Are you receiving your Monthly Statements?

If you have made a donation to the church this fiscal year and have NOT

received a statement, please email [email protected] so that

we can make sure your contact information is correct.

SHARE THE PLATE: May

Central Virginia Sanctuary Network (CVSN)

The Immigrant Justice Team has received a matching challenge for this

month’s share the plate recipient, The Central Virginia Sanctuary Network

(CVSN). The first $2,000 donated through the share the plate collection

will be matched, doubling every dollar donated up to this amount. The

CVSN is a network of faith communities in central Virginia that are

providing support and solidarity to neighbors, friends, and family who fear

being detained, deported, or profiled.

As a member congregation, First UU is working with CVSN and other faith

communities to:

1. Advocate for more just and equitable legislation;

2. Prepare to provide physical housing for people at risk of deportation;

3. Help transport people to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement)

check-ins and local hearings;

4. Hold trainings;

5. Set up rapid response networks, and;

6. Press cities and the state to get ICE out of schools, jails, and courts.

One of the most pressing and urgent needs of the network is to help

establish and build up a legal assistance fund. The Network receives

requests for financial assistance as the costs associated with filing

immigration paperwork, going through the legal process, bond money if

detained by ICE, etc. is much higher than most families can afford.

1. Filing for DACA extension costs $495.

2. Bond for someone detained by ICE starts at $1,500 (but is typically

closer to $10,000) and must be paid in full.

3. The typical immigration case costs start at $2,500 and often end up

costing over $12,000 and can be as high as $25,000.

Most of the money the network provides helps with bond as we know that

cases fought while a person is out of detention have a 70% higher rate of

success then those fought while the person is in detention. Our Share the

Plate donation will help the network in providing this financial assistance

to people at risk of deportation. Please join in supporting this critically

important organization. All donations are very gratefully received.

Checks should be made payable to First UU.

A reminder about Share the Plate: The monies in the

collection (that aren’t designated as Pledge payments)

are split 50/50 with the recipient and First UU

Volunteer Opportunities!

Friendly Faces Needed! If you can be a friendly face, help visitors find

their way around, and assist with the offering on Sunday mornings, please

sign up as part of the hospitality team. It’s a one-time commitment that

you select to fit your schedule. Our website link is

http://richmonduu.ivolunteer.com/hospitality17_18.

Volunteers for Simple Supper! Volunteers are always needed to help with

Simple Supper. You can sign up as an individual or put together a group

of friends to work together. Here is the link to sign up:

http://richmonduu.ivolunteer.com/#5

"Jamm Session" Coming May 25th Here at First UU Richmond.

Opportunities to continue developing your talents! All Singers,

Instrumentalists, Poets, Dancers, Visual Artists, and friends & family are

invited. Facilitative workshop leaders will be available in rotating sessions

for your learning and contributions. Let's create opportunities to form more

performance groups, and develop connections with music mentors to

present you on stage. Friday, May 25th, from 7:00pm to 9:30pm.

Refreshments will be available, please bring your instruments. Contact

Reggie Henderson.

There is a Table of Candles in the back of the Great

Hall. Feel free to light a candle as an expression of

gratefulness for precious memories, mindfulness of

present blessings, and well wishes for others. A book is

available for your written reflections.

Be a part of First UU’s Circle of Generosity

Your part is important

Can’t pledge as much as you want to

support our wonderful church? If you can’t,

you can’t and we understand. However:

every pledge counts and if yours isn’t

counted yet, we need to hear from you.

Please remember to Pledge at

Richmonduu.org or call the church.

Stewardship Steering Committee

Sam Altman - Data Management

Diana Donald - N2N

Kathy Labat - Production

Joan Lewis - Events and Chair

Linda Schlicting- Production

Ro Struder - Communications

Stewardship Team Members

Communications Team

Louise Einolf, Rachel Lawrence, Walter Clark

Data Management Team

Paul Dolci, Carl Fischer, Carolyn Ross

Events Team

Stephanie Ruffin, Fricka Raycroft

* Outside Event

The Weekly Calendar

Today ~ 05/27/18

9:00am - Sunday Service

10:15am – New to UU – Conference Room

11:00am - Sunday Service & Nursery

12:30pm - First UU Presents Rehearsal – Great Hall

Monday ~ 05/28/18 Tuesday ~ 05/29/18

6:30am - *Faith that Works - PH 6:30am - *Faith that Works - PH

Church Office Closed 5:00pm – Violin Rehearsal – GH

In Observance of 5:15pm – Yoga with Jodie – PH

Memorial Day 6:30pm – Humanist Group – GH

5:00pm - One Voice Choir Reh. - GH

Wednesday ~ 05/30/18 Thursday ~ 05/31/18

6:30am - *Faith that Works - PH 6:30am - *Faith that Works - PH

6:00pm - Vespers – GH 10:00am – RPEC (prepping) – K

6:30pm – Simple Supper – LL:M 6:30pm – Young Marrieds – LL:1

7:00pm – UU Choir Reh. - GH 7:00pm - Zen Meditation – N

Friday ~ 06/01/18 Saturday ~ 06/02/18

6:30am - *Faith that Works – PH 6:30am - *Faith that Works - PH

5:30pm – One Voice Choir Reh-GH 10:00am – UULMVA board mtg-L

7:00pm – Bread for the Journey – GH 1:00pm – Toastmasters grp. – PH

Room Location Abbreviations

C – Conference B – Alcove B GH – Great Hall

L – Library LL – Lower Level N – Nursery

PH – President’s Hall LB – Lobby SA – Staff Area