UUVC Newsletter March 2020 Theme: Women’s History Page 1 of 6 February 2020 THEME: Reconciliaon Jerry Offerman ‘16 Unitarian Universalist Village Church 403 Barcelona Road Hot Springs Village, AR 71909 501-922-1255 President: Janet Holt ([email protected]) Minister: Rev. Mark Walz ([email protected] ) Editor: Cindy Perez ([email protected]) Green is Good Many considering themselves as religiously ‘non-conforming’ struggle with the word Spirit, or Spiritual, and Spirituality. How- ever, embarking on the journey to Green Sanctuary brings benefits spanning all the components of good church. We affirm and promote the intercon- nected web of life of which we are a part for a reason. It embodies a principle in our Unitarian Universalist tradition because the issues are not just about future generations or the condition of the planet. The health of both people and the planet require trans- formation toward care and concern. It is also about our personal dignity and spiritu- al integrity. When we look at our world and rec- ognize what's happening to our water, our air, our trees, our fellow species, it becomes clear that if you have roots in a spiritual practice that holds life sacred and encour- ages joyful communion with all your fellow beings, facing the enormous challenges ahead remains possible. Our hearts are in the right place. The web of life both cradles us and calls us to weave it further. The future is not out there in front of us, but inside us. We don’t need to do everything. Do what calls your heart. Effective action comes from love. It is unstoppable. See you in Church. Spiritually Fearless Rev. Mark Walz Unsung Heroines March is Women’s History Month so I planned to devote this column to Unitarian Universalist women who made significant historical contributions. There have been many—Susan B. Anthony, Clara Barton, Dorothea Dix and Florence Nightingale are just a few of the most well-known. My dilemma was deciding which ones to feature. Then I watched Marlin Lavanhar’s sermon, “Choosing Freedom.” He talked about Harriet Tubman and then told the story of Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, an African American poet and writer who was also an abolitionist. And a Unitarian. Intrigued, I researched other African American women of our faith in history and discovered three more that haven’t received nearly enough recognition. So with Black History month just concluded and Women’s History Month just beginning I thought this would be the perfect time to celebrate these amazing Unitarian Universalist women of color. Here are their stories: To read short biographies of: Fannie Barrier Williams, Margaret Moseley, Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, and Annie B. Jordan Willis click HERE. From the President Janet Holt “connued on Page 2” Look for the “flame” symbol throughout the newsleers. These denote hyperlinks that have been added which will send you to the web page for addional informaon.
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Service Auction Chair The Service Auction will be Friday, April 24.
UUVC needs a Chair for the service auction com-mittee! This is primarily a job of planning oversight and assigning tasks to be done by our many volun-teers. Much of the work has already been complet-ed with information from past auctions. There are past chairs that are willing to assist you with advice and information if needed. If you are good at organ-ization we really could use your help. Please con-tact: Kim Harrison
Defending Democracy To make certain you are registered to vote,
log on to https://www.voterview.ar-nova.org/voterview. You will be asked to
enter your name and date of birth. If you want to know where to vote, see sample ballots and more you need to enter your ad-
dress as well. It is a safe site. Democracy depends on you!
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EYE MAKE-UP REMOVER
1 cup distilled water 1 and ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon baby shampoo Mix all ingredients well in a squeeze bottle.
Shake before using.
*Tip: you can buy Equal Exchange Olive Oil AND washable eye makeup removal
pads at the Green Team Table. Stop by and see.
Green Team Tips & Recipes
Tips to remember reusable shopping bags
--Keep the bags on front seat of car. --Hang them on the dash of your car or
clipped to your purse. --Keep foldable bags in your purse. --Write BAGS at top of your shopping list .
--Send yourself an alert on your phone at the time you’ll be leaving home. “TAKE
BAGS!” --Put bags back in your car after use.
--Walk back to the car to retrieve your bags if you forgot them. (It will probably take on-ly a few times of doing this before you get
in the “Bag Habit.” )
Birthdays 3/1 Jane Fitch 3/2 Mary Homan 3/2 Lorraine Ridley 3/8 Cindy Perez 3/8 Alan Trippel 3/10 Patsy Slezak 3/14 Jack Iafrate 3/15 Jim Tripcony 3/17 Heather Ross 3/19 Dennis Abraham 3/27 Terry McCoy 3/28 Quay O'Hara 3/29 Bari Searls 3/31 Deanna Tolliver
Anniversaries 3/1 Clyde & Georgia Pound 3/10 Peggy & Terry McCoy 3/18 Mary & Al Homan 3/23 Nell Brewer& George Tatum
As those who subscribe to and read
the Voice are aware, C4K's reach has been
extended to serving a Boy's & Girls Club in
McGehee and a non-profit in Dermott.
Thanks to the efforts of Dr. Jade Sier-
ra who made contact with the Delta groups,
we will likely be serving additional non-
profits in the area in the future. Volunteers
in the office can attest, there is a steady
stream of computers being brought to the
church for C4K to refurbish.
Recently, Warren announced C4K is
making plans to host a computer e-recycle
event at the church on Saturday May 2nd
with the help of the Green Team and the
Events Committee. Planning is underway,
so if you would like to be involved in the
event, please contact Bob McCleskey, Janet
Holt, Dee Offerman or Stephanie Hubbard.
C4K Bob McCleskey
“It took me quite a long time to de-velop a voice, and now that I have it,
I am not going to be silent.”
Madeleine Albright
“I am Woman Phenomenally. Phe-nomenal Woman, that's me.
Maya Angelou
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UUVC Principles • The inherent worth and dignity of every person; • Justice, equity and compassion in human relations; • Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual
growth; • A free and responsible search for truth and meaning; • The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process; • The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for
all; • Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we
are a part.
About UUVC
UUVC Website: http://www.uuvc.org
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/
Video Sermons: https://www.uuvc.org/video-sermons.html
Interest Groups (IGs) Marlene Kloack , Coordinator [email protected], 501-915-9494
For more information on an interest group click here.
Social Hours and Dining Out for 6 Our Spring 2020 Dining Out groups have been formed with enough names for at least 4 restaurant groups of 6. This series will be running through the end of May. Our February 10 Surprise Social Hour was a success, with over 35 participants and 4 host homes. Contact Janine Bethscheider at: [email protected]
Fiber Arts - Hooks & Needles Meet in the conference room on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 1-3 PM . We welcome any and all forms of “fiber” work. Contact either Marjorie McClesky at: 915-0237 or Suzette Watson at: 922-3382
UUVC Pickleball Meet at the Desoto Pickleball Courts on Thursday evenings from 3-5 PM. Paddles and balls are provided . Contact Dane at: [email protected]
Fourth Friday Film Fest Meet in the Community Hall at 7:00 PM. Popcorn provided! Look for E-blast with current movie. Contact Cloe Bayer at: [email protected]
Mah Jongg Mondays at 1:00 in the community Hall. Leave TerryLynn Marx a message at: 226-5136
Game Night
Mat Making Group Meets in the community hall the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of the month from 9:00 - 11:00 AM. Contact Marilyn Matzek at: 922-4909
Party Bridge Night There is some interest in setting up a Party Bridge Night on a regular basis at UUVC. We'll have a clip board on the sign up table on Sunday mornings. If you might be interested in playing, sign up. We'll figure out days and times as we move forward. Calvin Doody at [email protected] Jerriann at [email protected] Dane at [email protected]
Meditation Look for more information for this upcoming group on the community hall tables. Scheduled to begin next spring.
Attendance for January Worship Service 227 Insight 190 Total 417
Sunday Service Information
Mar 1 Worship/Rev. Walz - In Spite of Ourselves- We like easy, simple choices. And we like everything to be to our liking. The question often asked is, “Is there a place for Conservatives in our Liberal Religion?” Can we accept each other as we are and fill this Big Tent Congregation? Must we submit to the arrogance of conformity like the other churches we talk bad about? Does a Liberal Religion require a Liberal Political Perspective from all its members? Mar 8 Insight/ Millie Lancaster
Mar 15 Worship/Rev. Walz -- The War on Women
From Reproductive Freedom to Equal Pay for Equal Work,
women are consistently relegated to second place in the so-
cial, economic, religious, and political marketplace. When will
they get the rights of full citizenship?
Mar 22 Insight/Justice Sunday
Mar 29 Music on Barcelona—Clyde Pound and John Leisenring