Luuf Newsletter May 2014.Pub

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LAKESHORE

UNITARIAN

UNIVERSALIST

FELLOWSHIP

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W E D N E S D A Y

O F E A C H

SERVICES: SUNDAY 10:00 A.M

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L U U F L A Y M I N I S T E R S

an Fischer (920) [email protected]

inda Hunter (920) 684-5590

[email protected]

rica Strauss (920) [email protected]

m Sustman (920) [email protected]

L U U F B O A R D

President: Kathy Fishback

V. President: John Thompson

reasurer: Joel Marquardt

ecretary: Sandy Bast

Members at Large:

Dick Urban

Steve Abler

Jim Everett

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NEWSLETTE

MAY 4 Reconciling Reason with

Standing on the Side of Love

Arthur Thexton

Arthur Thexton has been a regularspeaker for us for several years. Thistopic will be challenging even for

Arthur! He is a lawyer for the state ofWisconsin, complete with a seminary

education too.

MAY 11Along the Way

Daryl Deets

I believe we are created with specifictalents, interests and personalities inorder to make the world a betterplace. It is a major part of my spiritu-al journey to seek to know and under-

stand Gods plan for me. Lookingback, I think my lifes twists and turnsserve as a small example of how apersonal journey can evolve. It ispart of our search for truth and mean-ing.

Darryl was an attorney and a circuitcourt judge. He is now working parttime as an attorney with the Salutzfirm in Manitowoc.

MAY 18

Gail Slaughter, our first lay ministewill lead this annual service. Plea

bring a flower to share. Youll gettake another one home after the cmony!

ANNUAL MEETING

All members and friends are welcand encouraged to attend the annmeeting. While only members aretitled to vote on fellowship mattersinput of friends is welcome and gr

appreciated.The meeting will take place immeately following the service. Pleasestay if you can.

MAY 2 5

May ollection for

Hope House


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LUUF NEWSLETTER MAY 2014

Celebrating the Flower Communion

The annual flower communion celebration was originated in 1923 by Dr. Norbert Capek, founder of themodern Unitarian movement in Czechoslovakia. As they did in Prague, on the last weekend before thesummer program schedule, we participate in this colorful ritual by exchanging flowers with one another,giving concrete expression to the humanity-affirming principles of our liberal faith. The Flower Ceremo-ny, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebratesbeauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community.

Norbert apek, who was also the founder of the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He saw the need tounite the diverse congregants of his church, from varying Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish backgrounds,without alienating those who had left these traditions. For this reason he honored the universal beauty ofnature by having a communion of flowers instead of the Eucharist. The first Flower Communion was heldin Prague on June 4, 1923. apeks term is more accurately translated as "Flower Celebration," a termwhich continues to be preferred by Czech Unitarians today.[2]

The Flower Communion was reportedly introduced in the United States in 1940 by Maja apek, Norbertswife, and was widely adopted by the American Unitarian churches, and their successor Unitarian Univer-salist congregations. Earlier Unitarian "Flower Services," documented in Midwestern U.S. Unitarian con-gregations beginning circa 1880, were somewhat different in form from apeks service.

During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, the Gestapo broke into the apartment of the patriot andchurch leader, confiscated his books and sermons, and arrested Dr. apek and his youngest daugh-ter. A charge of treason was levelled against him; he was taken ... finally to the infamous Dachau Camp--where he was executed, one year after his arrest in 1942. Before his death Dr. apeks courage in theface of torture and starvation was a source of inspiration to his fellow prisoners, At the end of the war,prisoners who survived testified that the Unitarian minister could not have been sent to a place where hewas more needed. Fortified by his words, they held on despite the grim rigors of the camp. When newsof his death reached America, Frederick May Eliot wrote ... "Another name is added to the list of heroicUnitarian martyrs, by whose death our freedom has been bought. Ours is now the responsibility to seeto it that we stand fast in the liberty so gloriously won."


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LAKESHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST (LUUF) LAY MINISTRY

Theologically, LUUF Lay Ministers are as diverse as Unitarian Universalist among our Lay Ministry you willfind a variety of spiritual perspectives and beliefs about the sacred.

LUUF Lay Minsters are committed to serving all Fellowship members and friends, with the utmost of compas-sion and discretion. If youre in need of a good listener, connection, support and/or resources inside, or out-side our Fellowship, in times of illness, or another of lifes challenges, or to officiate at dedications, weddings,or funerals, please dont hesitate to contact any of the following LUUF Lay Ministers:

Dan Fischer (920) 323-3475 Linda Hunter (920) 684-5590 Jim Sustman (950) 755-3317

SUMMER SERVICES

Please consider presenting one of

our summer services by sharing agood book youve read, a great va-

cation youve taken, a special topic

of interest to you whatever youthink will be of interest to our mem-bers and friends. Our group loves

to be educated about a wide range

of subjects and we know that all ofyou have something interesting you

can share. Plan for at least a 15 mi-nute presentation time afterward for

questions and discussion.

VICKIE MAYER MEMORIALA memorial service for Vickie May-

er on Saturday, June 14th time tobe announced

Meet your LUUF Board memberswho served for the past year.Many thanks to all of them for

steering us through another won-

derful, productive year.

Kathie Fishbeck

Jim Everett Dick Urban

John Thompson Joel Marquardt

Steve Abler Sandy Bast

APRIL COLLECTION

$300

April 30, 2014

June Board Meeting - Wednesday, June 25th7:00pm. Please let a member of the board knowif there is/are any issue(s) you would like us to consider and know that you are welcome to attendany of the meetings.

Dear Members and Friends,

Our Annual Meeting will be held

on Sunday, May 19th right after theservice. Child care will be provid-ed. At this meeting we will review

the past year, approve the budgetfor the upcoming fiscal year, andelect new board mebers. Whether

you are a member or a friend, we

hope you will attend this importantmeeting.

PLEDGES

Thanks very much to those of youwho have completed your pledgesfor the upcoming year. If you have

not done so, we would very much

appreciate hearing from you assoon as possible. Having a good

sense of our expected revenue

helps the board as it prepared thebudget for the upcoming year.


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The day-to-day life of our fellowship is the glue that holds our spiritual community together.Unitarian Universalism approaches the more "secular" aspects of fellowship life with thesame religious intent as its worship. Our religious education classes, adult activitiesgroups, community volunteerism and building facilities committeesare essential aspects of our spiritual work. We believe it is ourdeeds, not our creeds, which are most important.

Every day we have people helping the Fellowship in ways thatallow our community to thrive. Whether you are a board member,on a committee, you make coffee, do dishes, vacuum, shovelsnow, rack leaves, plan a garden, help coordinate a service or you

do one of the other countless tasks, the time and talents you share is incredibly important forour Fellowship community. Please know you are immensely appreciated.

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED IN APRIL

STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY

Evie Sustman, Chr.

Max Alexander

Zoe Alexander

Dan Fischer

Carol Wergin

Sandy Bast

CHILDRENS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

May 4th,

A special thanks goes out to Evie Sustman and

her assistant, Max Alexander for once again lead-

gram.

preciated. See you in September! Have a greatsummer.

FACILITIES

COM M ITTEE

Ron Kossik (Chair)

Tom Clark

Kathy Fishback

Jim Rabata

Dick Urban

LUUFS ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP

Based on the UUA Building Your Own Theology format, with Volume 3 Ethics Weas UUs say we choose our own values but what are they? Is there a connection be-tween our religion and our character and morality and how we make decisions? Thegroup meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm, and contin-ues twice a month into May. All Members and Friends are very welcome

Contact Judy Rollins at: [email protected]

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Sunday Evening Meditation

Relax, reflect and realign

For a calming start to your week

The goal of meditation is to bring inner peacewithin oneself and the world in a positive and

spiritual way.

Come play with us!(Continues through the summer months)

Kim Everett will be teaching how to play Euchreat Game Night on Wednesday, May 14th,6:30. Join us if you want to learn or alreadyknow how to play. Other board games can beplayed, too, after our intro instruction ses-sion. Snacks provided.

A DU LT A CT IV I T IES

COMMIT T EE

Jean Biegun, (Chair)

Beth Barfield

Kathy Edwards

Judy Rollin

Talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We use it. ~ Maya Angelou

Thank you Zoe Alexander and Jim Sustman for all youve contributed to

To Lets Get Creative We are all better because of your contributions and many

of us have wonderful new hand dyed silk scarves , Star Ornaments and these

beautiful painted eggs. Because of you, We are blessed with

new talents

Week Day Meditation

Morning Zen meditation / sitting

Thursday Mornings, 9:00 to 10:00

Starting on March 6th30 minutes silent sitting on chairs,

cushions, or sitting bench.

Followed by optional

Walking meditation 5 minutes &

30 minutes of discussion

Contact Kari Alice at: 794-6163, oremail [email protected]


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Green Living on Behalf of the EarthLakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Environment Committee

Our MissionPlan and coordinate activities at out fellowship including:

Sustainable living practices at the facility

Community interactions

Ecological awareness of members and friends

For more information about the national UU Ministry for Earth www.uuuministryforearth.org

Cut through needless busyness, clutter, and complication. Increase the resources available for future generations. Re-spond to global shortages of oil, water, and other vital resources. Keep our eyes on the prize of what matters most in

our lives the quality of our relationships with family, friends, community, nature, and cosmos


Environment committeeBev Rowling (chair), Judy Rollin, Jean Biegun, Kari Alice Lynn, Carol Wergin, Judi Northen

We meet once a Month, on Tuesdaysfor lunch and a meeting - in the LUUF Kitchen

We welcome members to join us.

GLOBE T E RTH FEST

LUUF GUIT R GROUP IN GOOD TIME T E RTH FEST


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Check out Hope Houses NEW Amazon.com wish list!!!! Just go to Amazon.com,

login to your account and do a wish list search for Hope House of Manitowoc County

On the wish list you will find a list of items that Hope House can always use as well as those unique items

that pop up that we might need on a one-time basis. You can order the items from our wish list under

our account and they can be shipped directly to Hope House. An easy, no-fuss way to give!

Thank you to Hope House volunteers in AprilEvie & Jim Sustman, Kim & Jim Everett

Mary Jo & Dick Urban, Sandy Bast

Mark your calendar, next Hope House volunteer week is May 2531


VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

A person to come in and clean (dust, vacuum, clean bathroom etc.) once a week.

COMING EVENTS

May 10 Letter Carrier Food DriveVolunteers needed, please see Jim Sustman

Two Rivers M ishicot Ecumenical Pantr yCelebrati ng 27 years of service to the Mishicot and Two Ri vers area

OUT R EACH & SOCIAL JUSTICE COM M ITTEE

Jim Sustman (Chair), Nancy Horvath, Jennifer Hollahan, Patty Marquardt, John Thompson

Spring Rummage Sale, Brat Fry,Plant Sale Bake Sa le

Hamann Construction will again host therummage sale on May 16th & 17th!

As youre doing your spring cleaning start settingyour gently used donations aside for us!

If youd like to volunteer please contact us!

686-1436


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CLIPPER CITYCO-OP STEERING COMMITTEE ATWORK

ABOUT USThe idea for a local co-op began when

a few friends realized they shared the

same passion for locally grown and pro-

duced food. They knew a grocery co-

operative could make local foods easi-

er to find for shoppers and also increase

distribution opportunities for producers.

The co-op Steering Committee was

formed in early 2013 and meets twice a

month. We are following a 3-5 year

timeline from our initial formation to

opening the doors of the co-op based

on guidelines from The Food Co-op Initi-

ative.

Clipper City Co-op Steering Committee

members are:

Jill Iverson Kim Everett

Kitty Wendt Cassie Jagemann

Cath Pape Rayna Pitz

Michael Pearson

MISSION STATEMENT

Clipper City Co-op is a community owned, cooperative

grocery store, accessible to all and dedicated to

enhancing the local economy and our overall well-being .

LISTENING SESSION SCHEDULE

Clipper City Coop, invites you to meet the mem-

bers of the steering committee, at community lis-

tening sessions. Learn about the Clipper City Co-

operative and future food coop planned for Man-

itowoc. Two sessions planned, please join us:

Wednesday, May 14th at 6pm

Manitowoc City Hall

Council Chambers

Or

Sunday, May 18th at 2:00pm

Aurora Medical Center

Michigan room

For additional information contact

Kim Everett 755-8430

Jill Iverson 645-4088

Follow us on Facebook

www.facebook.com/lakeshorefoodcoop


CLIPPER CITY CO-0P AT EARTH DAY


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Dr. Aimee Up-john Light

Proper Understandings of God

and non-Christian ReligionsSunday May 18 1:00 PM 2:15 PM

Green Bay Area Unitarian

Universalist Fellowship

1641 Comanche Ave, Green Bay, WI

Dr. Aimee Upjohn-Light is Assistant Professor of Theology at DuquesneUniversity (Pittsburgh) specializing in theology of religions, interreligious

dialogue, comparative theology, and feminist theologies.

Dr. Aimee Upjohn-Light studied at Loyola University of Chicago where sheearned her B.A., Notre Dame University earning an M.A. in Systematic

Theology & received her PhD in Philosophy of Religion at Yale.

An author, editor, national and international speaker, her latest book isGod at the Margins: Making Theological Sense of Religious PluralityVisit http://http://www.duq.edu/academics/faculty/aimee-upjohn-light

Gather at the UU from 12:30 PM with presentation at 1 PM

There are 2 restaurants within walking distance (Tony Roma's & D2 Sports Pub) that share a park-

ing lot. Gather early with your friends for brunch and plan to stay later for fellowship and discus-sions.

Driving Directions:From Hwy 41 and I-43: take Hwy 172 WEST toward Austin Straubel Airport; Turn left (south)onto Packerland Drive. Go one block to Comanche Ave.

Note: Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will not affect Hwy 41, I-43 or Hwy 172. The marathon route crosses

the Fox River first on Main Street in De Pere and later at Dousman St/Main in the north.

The three talks by Professor Up-john Light are sponsored by

Call to Action-Wisconsin & Call To Action of Rockford, IL


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Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship620 Park Street

Manitowoc, 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 andExploration 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 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

PEACE TO ALL

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