September 2019 Newsletter

Harbor Unitarian Universalist

CongregationMuskegon, MI 49441-1719

1296 Montgomery Ave. at McGraft

231-755-2932www.harboruu.org

HUUC Mission Statement:Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation is a safehaven inspiring people to seek their own spiritual

truths through worship and learning in communityas we build a better world together.

HUUC Vision Statement:The people of Harbor Unitarian UniversalistCongregation envision a community where

connections are strengthened and deepend, wherefamilies are supported, and where diversity is

celebrated.

Sue McIntire, Music Director Kim Burr, Coordinator of Religious Education

HUUC Board of TrusteesRebecca St.Clair, President

Jeff rey Ochsner, Vice PresidentKurt Troutman, Treasurer

Eli Fox, Secretary

Member at Large: Poppy Sias Hernandez • Robin Dennany

Sunday Worship Services*

September 1 : 11:00am“Letting Go - when all we want to do is hang on” Rev. Marie Cisneros We all feel the need to cling to something from time to time; relationships, jobs, money, possessions; as well as ideologies, traditions, and ideas. But by clinging to habitual ways of living and thinking, we are less inclined to give them up for the unknown. The Buddha knew that this clinging is the cause of suffering and that our happiness and our freedom come from what we offer to others from a place of wisdom, compassion, and honesty.”

September 8 : 10:30am“Homecoming!” Carolyn HolmesShake off our Summer stupor and embrace the return to an Autumn routine with our annual “Blending of the Waters” Ceremony. Each person is encouraged to bring a small container of water that represents a time, place, event, or feeling that has been special to them over the past year. We will blend our waters to represent our coming back together as a beloved community. The service will be followed with a potluck lunch so bring a dish to pass!.

September 15 : 10:30am“Super Chickens and First Followers” Kali Forquer*Choir Sunday*

September 22 : 10:30amRev. Mimi Bush

September 29 : 10:30amRev. Brent Smith

Please submit information for theSunday Order of Service

by Thursday 5PM before the service todlmcintire@comcast.net

*Beginning September 8th,

service will begin at 10:30 am

Sunday, September 8th, 2019 - Incoming Water Service -

- Potluck Following Service - New Time: Service Begins at 10:30am!

Wednesday, August 28th, 2019Choir will resume rehearsals on

8/28/19, 6-7:30pmNew members welcome!!!

Greetings from the Coordinator ofReligious Education: Kim Burr

We have been busy planting.

We have a “Bag of Potatoes” that the children planted. The bag should fill up with new potatoes for us. The Community Gardens at Nim’s Park are overflowing. Soon we should have Tomatoes, Peppers, and later Brussels sprouts. We as a Congregation have enjoyed the “greens” A Southern St. neighbor and some UU folks have also enjoyed the Vates.

We have enjoyed going outside and staying in. This Summer they have played Bingo, Candy Land, and outside fun.

Time for School Year to start soon!! ~ Ms. Burr

We are in need a childcare provider on Sundays. If you know of anyone 16 or

over, contact Ms. Burr

a proposal from the Green Sanctuary Team:

GREEN KITCHEN CONVENANT

We covenant together to operate our kitchen in the most environmentally-friendly way possible. Together we will work to:

· Recycle

· Use environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies

· Avoid all single-use plastic and paper

· Compost leftover vegetable matter

· Avoid purchasing items in single-use packaging

· Use fair trade products

We will gently remind one another of this covenant with the hope of helping all to become more environmentally-friendly in their practices.

We’re hoping to get feedback on whether this draft needs to be amended and thoughts about adopting it. Please give feedback to

pianogwen@aol.com (Gwen Williams).

Help with Sunday Morning wantedThe worship/music committee is looking for those interested in becoming worship assistants who could help with Sunday services. Training can be arranged and participation does not obligate you to attend worship/music committee meetings.

Contact Rebecca St. Clair, Sue McIntire or Carolyn Holmes if you are interested. The committee also welcomes suggestions for sermon topics and guest speakers.

If you are interested in joining worship/music committee, please join us at our next Soup Sunday is the 3rd Sunday of September.

We need to reinvigorate our social action steering com-mittee and green sanctuary committee - please let Gwen

Williams know if you’re interested in joining!

a proposal from the Green Sanctuary Team:

GREEN KITCHEN CONVENANT

We covenant together to operate our kitchen in the most environmentally-friendly way possible. Together we will work to:

· Recycle

· Use environmentally-friendly cleaning supplies

· Avoid all single-use plastic and paper

· Compost leftover vegetable matter

· Avoid purchasing items in single-use packaging

· Use fair trade products

We will gently remind one another of this covenant with the hope of helping all to become more environmentally-friendly in their practices.

We’re hoping to get feedback on whether this draft needs to be amended and thoughts about adopting it. Please give feedback to

pianogwen@aol.com (Gwen Williams).

Help with Sunday Morning wantedThe worship/music committee is looking for those interested in becoming worship assistants who could help with Sunday services. Training can be arranged and participation does not obligate you to attend worship/music committee meetings.

Contact Rebecca St. Clair, Sue McIntire or Carolyn Holmes if you are interested. The committee also welcomes suggestions for sermon topics and guest speakers.

If you are interested in joining worship/music committee, please join us at our next

Caring Team The Caring Team invites members of HUUC who suddenly

find themselves in need of assistance to contact

Eli Fox (616)-990-2430 We cannot guarantee immediate help, but we will do our best

to find someone to provide assistance.

Some situations the Caring Team can help include:

Transportation for medical care • Respite for caregivers • Errands for shut-ins

Hospital visits • Confidential pastoral counseling • Financial support for emergencies

Caring Team seeks new members. Are you able to provide food, fellowship, or a ride when an HUUC member has a need?

Please contact Eli Fox (elizabeth.anne.fox@gmail.com) or Poppy Sias-Hernandez if interested.

Seeking Cast Members! City of the Dead Muskegon

While our cast is filling in nicely, we could still use a few more cast members, returning and new. Please be in touch if you are interested in being involved

as a cast member in our historic reenactment tour of Evergreen Cemetery this October 12th and 13th.

Thanks to Jackie Engle and Jessica Sheldon for volunteering as “team leaders” this year

If you are interested in acting in this event, being a part of our crew, or you would like more information about this event, the commitment asked of cast and crew, or any other related ephemera, please contact Anna EldenBrady in person or via email at

cityofthedeadmuskegon@gmail.com.

Congratulations!Kali (Kal) and Elizabeth (Eli) Fox

Married at HUUC by Rev. Dr. Harold PorterJune 21, 2019

Children Elizabeth Lam, Silas Lam (R), and Kaleb Lam (L)

The newlyweds extend a “thank-you” to

music director Sue McIntire, and the choir

for singing, and all of the grand support

from our whole congregation.

Newsletter DeadlineSubmissions for Newsletters will be the Monday before the first of the month.

Newsletter Submissionscan be made to Jessica Sheldon at gingermajick@hotmail.com or 231.206.4947

Newsletter Mailing Listis an email list which is constantly updated per HUUC committees, members’ and friends

requests - if you need to be added or removed, please contact Jessica at the above contact info

Wanted: Child Care Provider

Looking for a Child Care provider Age 16 or over. Once per week every Sunday 11-1pm. The pay is $25 per week.

This is for the Nursery at Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation 1296 Montgomery Ave. 49441. In the Nim’s Neighborhood. Please message me. Generally take care of 2 toddlers at this time. Older

children in class. Message Kim Burr if you are interested. Background check will be part of the employment process.

~ Kim Burr, Administrative Assistant

Next Board Meeting is Sunday, September 29th at 9:00am at HUUCIf you have a concern to bring before the Board or an item to be placed on the agenda, contact Rebecca St.Clair at rebeccastclair74@gmail.com by Sunday, September 22nd

Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (MUUSJN)NORTHERN MICHIGAN JUSTICE ORGANIZER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Qualifications:B.A. degree (or its equivalent) required; experience in organizing justice projects strongly preferred. Strong interpersonal skills; able to work collaboratively; strong computer and social media skills; good writing and public speaking skills. Must be willing to attend some evening or weekend meetings; need valid driver’s license and ability to travel to meetings. Passionate about working for justice; legislative advocacy skills a plus. Preference for people from diverse backgrounds. Supports the principles of Unitarian Universalism and shows respect for people from various faith traditions.

Responsibilities:1. In coordination with the MUUSJN Director and other consultants, would provide support for MUUSJN

priority justice activities related to economic justice, LGBTQ rights, reproductive and economic justice, racial justice, environmental and water justice, voter engagement and GOTV activities and violence prevention actions in Northern Michigan.

2. Provide support for justice leaders of UU congregations in the following communities: Houghton, Marquette, Escanaba, Petoskey, Traverse City, Muskegon, Ludington, Mt. Pleasant and Midland;

3. Regularly post information via MUUSJN Facebook pages and other social media to inform the public about project related issues and activities and mobilize Northern Michigan participation in project activities;

4. Organize Unitarian Universalists and other people of faith to communicate with elected officials regarding policies that pertain to MUUSJN issue priorities;

5. Recruit UU’s and other allies to sign up for MUUSJN action alerts and to become members of the Network. Promptly forward this membership and action alert sign up information to the MUUSJN Director;

6. Help promote awareness of project activities by using social media, writing news releases, making presentations to faith and/or community groups, and helping organize trainings and workshops;

7. Assist the Director to plan for and generate funding for project activities, e.g., via fund-raising events or crowd funding activities;

8. Submit reimbursement requests to the Director no later than the 5th of each month;

12. Other duties as may be identified by the MUUSJN Director.

Positionisapart-timeIndependentContractor: Flexible hours. Up to $600 per month plus mileage. Work out of home. Email resume to: randyblock@yahoo.com or mail it to: Randy Block, 4220 Arlington Dr., Royal Oak, MI 48073. People of color, women and people from LGBTQ communities strongly encouraged to apply. For more information, call or text 248-224-5572.

Please submit information for the August Newsletter by Monday, July 29th to Jessica at gingermajick@hotmail.com • text or call 231.206.4947

COMMITTEES & GROUPS

Buddhist Meditaton: Every Wednesday at 7:00 pm

Caring Ministry: Some last Sundays, after the worship service - check the calendar

Choir Practice: Wednesdays 6:00-7:30pm.

Liberal Voice – HUUC television ministry created by Jeff Holmes and hosted by Kwame James.

Muskegon Comcast Cable Channel 7: Sunday 2 PM, Wednesday 7 PM, Saturday 3:30 PM

Grand Haven Charter Communications Cable Channel 96: Monday 9:30 AM

Noisy Offering – First Sunday of each month a collection is taken to support the education of a

student in Nepal and other religious education projects. Please collect your loose change to make

a big noise to support them.

RE Committee – Some Second Sundays, 10:00am - check the calendar

Social Action – Second Sundays of select months, 12:15pm, Monthly Community Connection

Collection Third Sundays and benefits organization of committee’s choice, Soup Luncheons postponed until fall

Supper House – HUUC serves Mission for Area People (MAP) on the 3rd Friday of each month

3:45 - 5:00 PM at Temple United Methodist Church on Hume St between Sanford and Jefferson

across from Muskegon Hts High School. Sign up in the Social Hall. For more information, contact

Kwame James at kwamekamau@yahoo.com.

Non-perishable goods for people and pets are collected on behalf of MAP on the first Sunday

of the month, but can be left anytime – look for the large-ish clear plastic bin(s) in the Social Hall.

Worship & Music – Second Thursdays, 6-7pm

The Youth Activism Coalition Dedicated to empowering upper middle school, high school, and

college students through activism of all kinds.

Please submit information for the October Newsletter by Monday, September 30th toJessica at gingermajick@hotmail.com • text or call 231.206.4947