Luuf Newsletter Sept 2013

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S E P T E M B E R S E R V I C ES E P T E M B E R S E R V I C ES E P T E M B E R S E R V I C E

SEPTEMBER 2013

NEWSLETTER

SERVICES: SUNDAY 10:00 A.M6 2 0 P A R K S T RE E T , M A N I T O W O C ,W I 5 4 22 0 , P H O N E : ( 9 2 0 ) 6 8 6-0 6 4 3

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L U U F LAY M I N I S T E R S

Dan Fischer (920) [email protected]

Linda Hunter (920) [email protected]

Erica Strauss (920) [email protected]

Jim Sustman (920) 973-7391 [email protected]

L U U F B O A R D

President: Kathy Fishback

V. President: John Thompson

Treasurer: Joel Marquardt

Secretary: Sandy Bast

Members at Large:

Dick Urban

Steve Abler

Jim Everett

S unday, S eptember 8th

SEPTEMBER 15

“BLACK LIKE ME ”

AN EXERCI SE IN EMPA-THY”

JUDY GOLDSMITH

Judy has spoken to us regu-larly, and she probably needslittle introduction. She currentlylives in Fond du Lac. She s on

their county board, but shegrew up in Two Rivers. Shesays, "The topic will examinethe ages-old problem of starklydiffering racial perspectives onvarious realities...and whatmight be done about it." Youcan be sure it will be interest-ing!

SEPTEMBER 22

“ COMING HOME”

CARRIE ARNOLDCarrie is the chaplain at theGreen Bay jail. She and her daughter, Jennie, will share thepresentation

SEPTEMBER 29

“PANTHEISM”

DAVE GERLACH

Dale is former lay minister fromFox Valley Unitarian Fellowship,but now he s finished seminary!

It seems one often-neglected re-ligion/spirituality is Pantheism.But it is a very life-affirming, na-ture-based religion that could holda lot of promise for us as UU’s andfor the world at large. This Sun-day we’ll be treated to a look atthis religion from the point of viewof a proponent who has come totruly appreciate its appeal. Davehas helped to form and lead a UUPantheists of Eastern Wisconsingroup, has served as a panelist for an adult RE program on Panthe-ism, and has been involved with

planning of a number of Mid-Winter Pantheist Retreats as wellas solstice celebrations.

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The August 2013 LUUFBoard meeting was held onWednesday, August 28 th .Bev Rawling joined themeeting to discuss a re-quest from the EnvironmentCommittee. Below is ashort summary of the itemsdiscussed at the meeting.

FINANCES FINANCES FINANCES

Joel reported that our fi-nances continue to be ontrack due to the generosityof all of our members andfriends in contributing notonly to support our generaloperations but also the fourorganizations we regularlysupport. On August 25 th ,we collected over $170 forTREP. Many thanks to eve-ryone for their continuingsupport. As directed by theFellowship at the May 2013Annual Meeting, we con-tributed $500 to the Mid-west District of the UUA.

FACILITIES FACILITIES FACILITIES

As those of you who wereat the picnic on Sunday mayhave noticed, there hasbeen repair work done on

some of the sections of thesidewalk in the front of thebuilding. Additional grind-ing of additional sectionswill be done shortly. Thanksfor Ron Kossik for being thepoint person on this effort.

Dick Urban reported onsome research he did onways to reduce the sound in

the kitchen area.Suggestions included en-couraging some membersand friends to congregate inthe meeting room wherethere would be an addi-tional coffee pot and cups;adding wall hangings, aquilt, fabric from the ceiling,or curtains; installing acous-tic tiles or sound reductionboxes to the ceiling. Theboard will continue to dis-cuss this issue and assessthe financial implications of each of the options. For astarter, we’ll begin havingthe extra pot of coffee inthe meeting room and seewhat impact that has.

STRATEGIC PLANNI NG STRATEGIC PLANN IN G STRATEGIC PLAN NI NG

The Board continued ourdiscussion of engaging in aStrategic Planning session(s)this fall and will confer withCathy Edwards about a datefor them sometime in thenext month or two. Infor-mation will be sent to all assoon as more definite planson the when, how, etc. arecompleted. If there mem-bers or friends who are in-terested in working with

Cathy please contact Cathyor Kathie.

W ORKSHOP ON COOLW ORKSHOP ON COOLW ORKSHOP ON COOL

CONGREGATIONS CONGREGATIONS CONGREGATIONS

Bev Rawling, on behalf of the Environment Commit-tee, requested use of theFellowship for a Training

Workshop on how to con-duct a Cool Congregationsprogram sponsored byRUTH and the WisconsinInterfaith Power and Lightorganization. The missionof the Wisconsin InterfaithPower and Light organiza-tion is “to inform, train, andactivate people of all faithsand faith communities totake concrete steps In re-sponse to global warmingthrough the promotion of energy conservation, energyefficiency and renewableenergy in order to protectEarth’s ecosystems, safe-guard public health, andinsure just, sufficient andsustainable energy for all.The board approved therequest which will be heldon Sunday, October 27 th

from 1-4pm.

NEXT BOARD M EETING NEXT BOARD M EETING NEXT BOARD M EETING

At least three of the sevenboard members will be outof town on the week of thenext regularly scheduledboard, so the board mayschedule a “virtual meeting”in September. If anyonehas any item(s) that you

would like to address,please contact Kathie . Sub-sequent meetings will beheld on the fourth Wednes-day of each month.

LUUF BOARD NEWS

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LUUF NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2013

Kathy Fishback, President

A SPECIAL THANKS TO:

Dan Fischer for organizing agreat series of summerpresentations again thisyear. And thanks also toeveryone who presented and

all who engaged in thediscussions following thepresentations. What awonderful way for us to getto know each other as weshare special parts of ourlives.



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The day-to-day life of our fellowship is the glue thatholds our spiritual community together. UnitarianUniversalism approaches the more "secular" as-pects of fellowship life with the same religious in-tent as it’s worship. Our religious educationclasses, adult activities groups, community volun-teerism and building facilities committees are es-sential aspects of our spiritual work. We believe it

is our deeds, not our creeds, which are most im-portant. Volunteer opportunities abound! Please consider signing up for cof-fee service, greeter, shoveling, or any other activity or job that helps to keepour fellowship moving forward and running smoothly. Volunteer sign upsheets are in the coat room .-

Every day we have people helping the Fellowship in ways that allow our com-munity to thrive. Whether you are a board member, on a committee, youmake coffee, do dishes, vacuum, shovel snow, rack leaves, plan a garden,help coordinate a service or you do one of the other contless tasks, the timeand talents you share is incredibly important for our Fellowship community.Please know you are immensely appreciated .

Synagogue Anshe Poale ZedekOur friends from the Synagogue Anshe Poale Zeke will continue to use ourfacility during the evenings of the upcoming High Holy Days on Thursdayand Friday, September 5 th and 6 th ; Friday and Saturday, September 13 th

and 14 th ; Thursday, September 19 th ; and Thursday, September 26 th

St. James Episcopal ChurchNeighborhood Picnic in Union ParkThe final picnic will be held on Thursday September 26

th

from 5:00-7:00pmLUUF members and friends are invited

"We cannot all dogreat things, but wecan do small thingswith great love.”

Mother Teresa

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CHILDREN’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONFALL 2013

The Children’s Religious Education Fall Session“Experiences With the Web of Life – Part 2” beginson Sunday, September 8, 2013 and will run throughSunday, December 15, 2013. All children from theages of 4/5 through 10/11 are invited to participatein this fun and lively program.

A special thanks of appreciation goes out to EvieSustman and her assistant, Max Alexander, whohave volunteered to lead the children’s program for

the 2013/2014 session.

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Please note that there will be no Children’s ReligiousEducation Program on Thanksgiving Weekend

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LUUF GAME NIGHT

The Religious EducationCommittee

Evie Sustman, Chr.Max AlexanderZoe AlexanderDan FischerCarol WerginSandy Bast

Our monthly Board Game Night continues

Second Wednesday of the month, at 6:30

September 11

Have a favorite game, or party snack?

Bring it along!

Join in the fun!



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Don't forget meditation on Sunday evenings at LUUF at 6:30

Relax, reflect and realign

For a calming start to you week.

The goal of meditation is to bring inner peace within oneself and the world in a positive and spiritual way.

The world may not always be a peaceful place and withinevery soul there is some form of tension and stress.

It is therefore essential to create positive and peacefulthoughts to bring peace to our mind.

Meditation is one of the best methods to bring abouttransformation and nurture the natural qualities within.

"Peace is not always the absence of conflict,

but the ability to cope with it"

Join our own artist Beth Barfield for creative fun on Saturday, September 21st at 10:00am.

We're going to decorate T-shirts to express our inner UU

(or whatever joy of life is springing inside you!).

All you need to bring is a pre-shrunk white t-shirt and a piece of firm cardboard, foam coreboard or poster board , as a base. Beth will supply all the art supplies.

(Tip: Walgreens has 4/$10.) Hobby Lobby is another source.

This creative get-together will be the first of a variety of monthly programs


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GLOBE Is up and running with our first meeting of this program year on August 18 th !Our mission includes, among other things, coordinating environmental activities atLUUF, and encouraging and informing ecological awareness among members andfriends. To meet those goals it was decided to continue activities which began just last

year- mention of environmental news (Joys and Concerns) at Sunday services, continu-ing “Green Tips” in our Sunday Orders of Service, and monthly articles in the LUUFnewsletter with information the group would like to share.

GLOBE has purchased the rights to use a five-week environmental justice curriculumcalled “Our Place in the Web of Life” from the UUA Ministry for Earth.GLOBE and the LUUF Adult Activities Committee will cooperatively present the seriesbeginning Tuesday evening October 22 nd , concluding before Thanksgiving.GLOBE is also working on A “Cool Congregation” workshop presented by Wisconsin In-terfaith Power & Light (Wonderful name!) in the afternoon on Sunday October 27 th .

Mark your calendars for both of these events now! Everyone is welcome at both the se-ries and the workshop. Details will follow closer to the dates.

GLOBE is looking for an LUUF representative (or even a few to take turns) to attend theCity of Manitowoc Sustainable Committee meetings once a month. Please contact BevRawling (circleofsong@ tds.net) if you’re available.

Other upcoming community environmental events are:

September 21 st 9:30 AM…A presentation on the “Status of Lake Michigan” presented atthe First Presbyterian Church, Manitowoc, sponsored by the League of Women Voters.

September 21 st 9-11 AM…City Beach Clean Up Sponsored by “Friends of the ManitowocRiver Watershed” Anyone interested contact Kim at [email protected] or Wendyat wlutzke@wisconsinmaritime .org. This is a great project for young people.

Every environmental event- the tsunami in Japan, Hurricane Sandy on our east coast,fires in Yosemite- impacts the ecology of our world and each of us individually, just ashow we individually use our earth’s resources is part of creating the events.

GLOBE will learn and share with you what we learn about how to better use those re-sources.

Our next meeting is Sunday September 15 th after service. We’d love to have you join us!.


Green Living On Behalf of the EarthGLOBE

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Hope House is taking over the Pizza Ranch!!!

Looking for an easy weeknight dinner idea for you and your family?

Why not stop in at the Manitowoc Pizza Ranch,

enjoy some amazing food and help out a great local cause!!

Visit Pizza Ranch on Monday, September 9th between 4:30 pm and 7:30pm!

10% of all Pizza Ranch profits will be donated to Hope House!!

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Proceeds from this event will be used to help the shelter continue providing overnight

shelter accommodations for homeless families in Manitowoc County.

For more information about Hope House or the Pizza Ranch Takeover please feel free to contact us at 920-686-1436 and check our website at www.hopehousemc.org

The next Hope House volunteer training is scheduled for Oct. 7th , 6:00- 8:00,

location to be determined.

Mark your calendars and reserve the date..

Manitowoc Public Library Crics Choice Films

CRITIC 'S CHOICE F ILM: L INCOLNWHERE : B ALKANSKY COMMUNITY ROOM

WHEN: T HURSDAY , S EPTEMBER 5 AT 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Join fellow film devotees to see Lincoln. Following the film, stay for a brief discussion. Critic’s Choice Films are sponsored by the ManitowocPublic Library Foundation and the Friends of Manitowoc Public Library.

CRITIC 'S C HOICE F ILM: 42When: Thursday, October 3 at 6:00 pm - 8:00pmWhere: Balkansky Community RoomJoin fellow film buffs and library staff to see 42. A brief discussion will follow the film. The Critic’s Choice Film Series is sponsored by theManitowoc Public Library Foundation and the Friends of Manitowoc Public Library.

Jackie Robinson’s story is told in this biopic from writer/director Brian Helgeland. Robinson paved a new road for minorities by being the first African-American to play in Major League Baseball since the racial barrier was put in place in the late 1800s.


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Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship620 Park StreetManitowoc, Wisconsin 54220

L a k e S h o r e U n i t a r i a n U n i v e r s a l i s t M i s s i o n

As a welcoming and accepting, diverse and inquiring spiritual fellowship,

We unite to create a community which stimulates a free exchange and

Exploration of ideas, foster spiritual and intellectual growth, and

serves as a base for active outreach to benefit the world around us.

As Unitarian Universalists, we affirm and promote these principles :

The inherent worth and dignity of every person

Justice, equality and compassion in human relationships

Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations

A free and responsible search for truth and meaningThe 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

PEACE TO ALL

Luuf Newsletter Sept 2013

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