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May 29th - June 4th, 2018 Sunday, June 3rd- “Blessing” Rev. Barry Bloom Blessing is the theme for the month. How perfect. Because that is exactly what I want to give you in this service. Native peoples the world over have taught us Westerners that “getting” is not where it’s at, it is “giving” that brings us together and fuels the spirit of our community. The Navajo “Blessing Way” is one way to bring well-being to all. We will practice blessing each other and I get to practice blessing you! RE: Chapel on Blessings Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS STILL NEEDED! The Social Justice Group will notbe meeting in the summer but will continue The Bare Necessities Project by collecting clothes for the Greeley Clothing Bank. If you have any questions please contact Hollis Berendt at hollisbeth28@gmail.com Thank you for your donations! Other News and Reminders Coffee The coffee is in! Anyone interested in buying a bag of Equal Exchange Whole Bean Coffee Labeled: Mind Body & Soul can now be purchased for $7.00 a bag. Contact Kathy Vaughn to make a purchase or for more details. A/V is Looking For Help Do you have 1 Sunday a month to spare and want to try something new? Why not learn to run the A/V? Its fun and easy, and you will be helping your church. Contact Julie Miller or Margaret Chiniquy for more info. FREE Piano The UUCG Is giving away a piano, If you know someone who is interested and can pick up and move out, please have them contact Margaret in the office! Sunday Coffee Volunteers needed! Please help! If you have one or two Sundays available between now and the end of April. Training Provided, If you are willing and able, give Dianne Culver a call at 970-378-7544. Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The Other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Worship Committee The Worship Committee is busy making plans for summer services and we need YOU! If you are able to lend a hand this summer (either in planning services or leading them), please email the committee co-chairs and let us know: Brian Gaza (briangaza@mac.com) and Shelly Gaza (shelly.gaza@unco.edu). We're looking forward to hearing your ideas! How can I contact Rev. Barry Bloom? Make an appointment with Margaret. Or email revbarrybloom@gmail.com or call him at 303-273-9908. NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 9 am - 11 am Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm New Hours are effective June 1, 2018. If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.orgby 10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
May 22nd - May 28th, 2018 Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS STILL NEEDED! We will be putting together bags for United Way to distribute AFTER a fun service on May 27th. We need more jerky, peanut butter with crackers or in soft squeeze packages, tuna in packages, protein bars, nuts, wipes, and water. (Snacks that are non-perishable and healthy!) Sunday, May 27th- “Informal Service” Social Justice Group May 27th; Social Justice Ministry has been administering the Bare Necessities project. Today we will learn about homelessness in Weld County, hear stories, sing songs and fill individual bags to give to those in need. We Hope to See you there! RE: Work With Adults On Social Justice Project Monday May 28th - Memorial Day Other News and Reminders Congregational Meeting News Volunteers and the Board were thanked for all their achievements. New officers for 2018-19 were elected: President: Julie Miller Vice- president: Kathy Wise Secretary: Josette Schaffer Treasurer: Kathy Vaughn Member At Large: Sharlene Meydell The 2018-19 Budget was approved. (see copies on the Credenza.) The Board will be signing a contract with our NEW half-time Minister: Aaron Norris. Garage Sale Fundraiser: We would like to Thank: Eulice Kogovsek and Kathy Vaughn for the many hours spent organizing the Garage sale. All the volunteers who worked with them, including Hollis Berendt, Jim Vaughn, Josette Schaffer, Atulya Johnson, Rosemary Edmiston, Ron & Margaret Chiniquy, Fedelina Mendez, Pat Raaf. And thank you to all those who generously made donations - and there were a lot! Even through the rain and occasional downpour, we raised about $444 (with additional donations still coming in). It was an amazing feat to receive the donations, conduct the sale, and return the church into working order within 72 hours - UUCG's community spirit at work! Coffee The coffee is in! Anyone interested in buying a bag of Equal Exchange Whole Bean Coffee Labeled: Mind Body & Soul can now be purchased for $7.00 a bag. Contact Kathy Vaughn to make a purchase or for more details regarding the coffee. A/V is Looking For Help Do you have 1 Sunday a month to spare and want to try something new? Why not learn to run the A/V? Its fun and easy, and you will be helping your church. Contact Julie Miller or Margaret Chiniquy for more info. FREE Piano The UUCG Is giving away a piano, If you know someone who is interested and can pick up and move out, please have them contact Margaret in the office! Sunday Coffee Volunteers needed! Please help! If you have one or two Sundays available between now and the end of April. Training Provided, If you are willing and able, give Dianne Culver a call at 970-378-7544. Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The Other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Worship Committee The Worship Committee is busy making plans for summer services and we need YOU! If you are able to lend a hand this summer (either in planning services or leading them), please email the committee co-chairs and let us know: Brian Gaza (briangaza@mac.com) and Shelly Gaza (shelly.gaza@unco.edu). We're looking forward to hearing your ideas! How can I contact Rev. Barry Bloom? Rev. Barry is in the Office every 2nd, 4th & sometimes 5th Tuesday of the month. Make an appointment with Margaret. Or email revbarrybloom@gmail.com or call him at 303-273-9908. Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, Wed &Thur 10 am - 12 pm Tues 9 am - 11 am Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! Budget Forum 5-17-18 & Annual Congregational Meeting 5-20-18 Budget Forum: Thursday, May 17th at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Your UUCG Board of Trustees had adopted the 2018-2019 Budget. It will be considered at our May 20th, Congregational meeting. Please bring your budgetary questions to our forum this Thursday in the sanctuary in anticipation of your votes at the Congregational Meeting. Board President Julie Miller will be on hand to assist with any questions. If you don't make it, we will see you at the Congregational Meeting. Please plan on attending The Annual Congregational Meeting that will be held May 20th, 2018 after our usual morning service. We will be voting on the budget and the board of Directors. Members and friends are strongly encouraged to attend and please bring a side dish. Come hungry and ready to work.The challenges have been many, but we are so very thankful for your generous contributions of time, talent, energy, and financial resources! We will look forward to seeing YOU! Your Board of Trustees What's happening at the UUCG?
May 15th - May 21st, 2018 Budget Forum: Thursday, May 17th at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Your UUCG Board of Trustees had adopted the 2018-2019 Budget. It will be considered at our May 20th, Congregational meeting. Please bring your budgetary questions to our forum this Thursday in the sanctuary in anticipation of your votes at the Congregational Meeting. Board President Julie Miller will be on hand to assist with any questions. If you don't make it, we will see you at the Congregational Meeting. The Book Club The Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1pm at Your Place Coffee. The selection for May 17 will be Kate Anderson Brower's First Women (2016). Anyone is welcome to drop in. Garage Sale Please plan to bring your Donated items with suggested price on them starting on Wednesday May 16th by appointment only, and Thursday May 17th from 10 am- 5 pm. Please price your items if you are able to. Call Kathy Vaughn 970 371-1522 to make arrangements to drop things off at a different time. We will have a Members Only sale on Friday night 7-8 pm. Please sign up to help out getting things set-up or to help at the Sale. See the Clip Board. Sunday, May 20th- “The Wit & Wisdom of Robert Fulghum” Rev. Barry Bloom There are few people among us with more wit and common sense than “Bob.” He is/was a UU minister in the Pacific Northwest, living in a houseboat, finally settling into his truest ministry, writing. His books, beginning with, “All I Really Need to know I Learned in Kindergarten,” are truly funny, but funny wise. The way you would expect a good UU minister to write. So, come to enjoy his creativity, his singular goofy vision, and let us bring some much-needed balance into our world with laughter. RE: Principal # 6 & 7 Mother Mawu Wants Peace Annual Congregational Meeting following the service. Annual Congregational Meeting Please do plan on attending The Annual Congregational Meeting that will be held May 20th, 2018 after our usual morning service. We will be voting on the Budget and the board of Directors. Members and friends are strongly encouraged to attend and please bring a side dish. Come hungry and ready to work. The challenges have been many, but we are so very thankful for your generous contributions of time, talent, energy, and financial resources! Other News and Reminders Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS STILL NEEDED! We will be putting together bags for United Way to distribute AFTER a fun service on May 27th. We need more jerky, peanut butter with crackers or in soft squeeze packages, tuna in packages, protein bars, nuts, wipes, and water. (Snacks that are non-perishable and healthy!) FREE Piano The UUCG Is giving away a piano, If you know someone who is interested and can pick up and move out, please have them contact Margaret in the office! Sunday Coffee Volunteers needed! Please help! If you have one or two Sundays available between now and the end of April. Training Provided, If you are willing and able, give Dianne Culver a call at 970-378-7544. Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The Other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. A/V is Looking For Help Do you have 1 Sunday a month to spare and want to try something new? Why not learn to run the A/V? Its fun and easy, and you will be helping your church. Contact Julie Miller or Margaret Chiniquy for more info. Worship Committee The Worship Committee is busy making plans for summer services and we need YOU! If you are able to lend a hand this summer (either in planning services or leading them), please email the committee co-chairs and let us know: Brian Gaza (briangaza@mac.com) and Shelly Gaza (shelly.gaza@unco.edu). We're looking forward to hearing your ideas! How can I contact Rev. Barry Bloom? Rev. Barry is in the Office every 2nd, 4th & sometimes 5th Tuesday of the month. Make an appointment with Margaret. Or email revbarrybloom@gmail.com or call him at 303-273-9908. Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, Wed &Thur 10 am - 12 pm Tues 9 am - 11 am Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! What's happening at the UUCG?
May 8th - May 14th, 2018 Social Justice Circle Social Justice Circle is Cancelled Today, Tuesday May 8th and be rescheduled for Next Tuesday May 15th, 2018 @ 9:30am. We are still collecting Non-Perishable, easy to carry, snack foods for the homeless, Thank you for your continued contributions! We will continue to meet in the future on the 2nd Tuesday of The month at 9:30am. Thank YOU Iglesia Apostolica and UU! We had PERFECT weather and GREAT help! Thanks to our renters Iglesia Apostolica and Dennis Francen, Jim Shearer, Kathy Wise, Karen Clugston, The Vaughn's, Julie Miller, The Chiniquy's, Keila Cason, Deandra Eubanks, and Kristina Bain for all your time put into the inside and outside of our church! Look for pictures in the June Unifax! Sunday, May 13th- “Are You My Mother?” Julie Miller We examine our own definitions of mothering and come together to honor someone who may have played that role in our lives. Often, our definitions have been formed from experiences with our own parents, communities, and culture. Some small group discussion time will allow participants to share their stories. Participants are encouraged to bring photos of whom they may want to honor on this day as we celebrate what mothering may mean to each of us. RE: Principal #5 Yertle The Turtle Choir Choir practices the 1st and 2nd Sundays of Every Month, after service, and perform on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Next Practice: May 13th after the service. If you enjoy singing, or want to try something new, please feel free to join. Thank you! Sam Henline, UUCG Accompanist. Time Sheets Due May 15th, 2018. Garage Sale Please plan to bring your Donated items with suggested price on them starting on Wednesday May 16th by appointment only, and Thursday May 17th at 10 am- 5 pm. Please price your items if you are able to. Call Kathy Vaughn 970 371-1522 to make arrangements to drop things off at a different time. We will have a Members Only sale on Friday night 7-8 pm. Please sign up to help out getting things set-up or to help at the Sale. See the Clip Board. The Book Club The Book Club meets on the third Thursday of the month at 1pm at Your Place Coffee. The selection for May 17 will be Kate Anderson Brower's First Women (2016). Anyone is welcome to drop in. Annual Congregational Meeting Please do plan on attending The Annual Congregational Meeting that will be held May 20th, 2018 after our usual morning service. We will be voting on the Budget and the board of Directors. Members and friends are strongly encouraged to attend and please bring a side dish. Come hungry and ready to work.The challenges have been many, but we are so very thankful for your generous contributions of time, talent, energy, and financial resources! Other News and Reminders FREE Piano The UUCG Is giving away a piano, If you know someone who is interested and can pick up and move out, please have them contact Margaret in the office! Sunday Coffee Volunteers needed! Please help! If you have one or two Sundays available between now and the end of April. Training Provided, If you are willing and able, give Dianne Culver a call at 970-378-7544. Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The Other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Worship Committee The Worship Committee is busy making plans for summer services and we need YOU! If you are able to lend a hand this summer (either in planning services or leading them), please email the committee co-chairs and let us know: Brian Gaza (briangaza@mac.com) and Shelly Gaza (shelly.gaza@unco.edu). We're looking forward to hearing your ideas! How can I contact Rev. Barry Bloom? Rev. Barry is in the Office every 2nd, 4th & sometimes 5th Tuesday of the month. Make an appointment with Margaret. Or email revbarrybloom@gmail.com or call him at 303-273-9908.Rev Barry Will be NOT be in May 8th, but available by phone. Thank you! Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, Wed &Thur 10 am - 12 pm Tues 9 am - 11 am Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! Spring Clean Up Sat 5-5 @ 9am - Noon
View this email in your browser Please Join us for The Spring Clean Up tomorrowSaturday May 5th, 2018, from 9am to Noon! UUCG Will be providing Doughnuts and Coffee. Come ready to work, there is plenty to do to help keep our Church looking so good! Thank you!! We hope to see you there! Annual Congregational Meeting- May 20th, 2018
Please do plan on attending The Annual Congregational Meeting that will be held May 20th, 2018 after our usual morning service. We will be voting on the Budget and the board of Directors. Members and friends are strongly encouraged to attend and please bring a side dish. Come hungry and ready to work.The challenges have been many, but we are so very thankful for your generous contributions of time, talent, energy, and financial resources! We will look forward to seeing YOU! Your Board of Trustees What's happening at the UUCG?
May 1st - May 7th, 2018 Guest At Your Table “Guest at Your Table” boxes are due. If you forgot to return yours please make arrangements with Margaret in the office or if you have questions please ask Kathy Vaughn. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you all for making this final event of the Holocaust Memorial Observance, a smashing success. Sam Henline and his Klezmer Band, Schmuel and the Mentshn performed a superb concert interspersed with a very informative lecture about the music and time. Great thanks to all who volunteered to set up, clean up, greet or bring food.Thank's to: Sam Henline and Schmuel and the Mentshn, Eulice Kogovsek, Karen Clugston, Kristina Bain, Ana Schultz, Margaret Chiniquy, Julie Miller, Tim Berendt and from the Holocaust Memorial Observance Committee Khris Gamer, Tracey Adams, and Mary Billings. This week long observance has been commemorated for 34 years in Greeley and Northern Colorado, and now it is more important than ever to educate about the perils racism, hatred bigotry and prejudice. This past year, The Anti-Defamation League has identified 1,986 anti-Semitic incidents in its 2017 audit. That's up from 1,267 in 2016, marking the highest single-year increase since the organization released its first audit in 1979. They also report an 89 percent increase of antisemitic incidents on college campuses from the previous year. These horrific stats make it imperative that our emphasis continues to educate middle school children and young adults. Perhaps our church can offer an additional children's event next year. Let me know if you are interested in helping. We are blessed to host this event as it allows us to share our gifts to the greater community as well as live out our principles. Thank you again. Hollis Spring Clean Up Come join us for our annual Spring Clean Up! There is plenty to do to help keep our church in great condition. Saturday, May 5th, 9 am - Noon. Doughnuts and Coffee provided! Sunday, May 6th- “Leaning into the Poetry of Mary Oliver” Rev. Barry Bloom From the most casual descriptions of daily life, to profound insights into the human condition, Mary Oliver has been lending us her great mind and vulnerable emotions for many years. She, more than any writer these last 50 years or so, has led us into the bosom of nature. Has led us to see light and life in new ways. We welcome her voice this day. May we leave better knowing what we want to do with our “one wild and precious” lives. RE: Chapel / Story of All Ages. Choir Choir practices the 1st and 2nd Sundays of Every Month, after service, and perform on the 3rd Sunday of every month. Next Practice: May 6th after the service. If you enjoy singing, or want to try something new, please feel free to join. Thank you! Sam Henline, UUCG Accompanist. The Social Justice Circle Social Justice circle meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. Next Meeting isMay 8th, at 9:30 am. The Bare Necessities Project continues, we are collecting easy to carry, non-perishable healthy food for the Homeless. For example: Nuts, crackers with cheese or peanut butter, dried fruit, granola bars, noodles, beef jerky, tuna or chicken in pop tops or pouches, water, and cleansing wipes. Thank you for your contributions! Sunday Coffee Volunteers needed! Please help! If you have one or two Sundays available between now and the end of April. Training Provided, If you are willing and able, give Dianne Culver a call at 970-378-7544. Other News and Reminders FREE Piano The UUCG Is giving away a piano, If you know someone who is interested and can pick up and move out, please have them contact Margaret in the office! Garage Sale Please plan to bring your Donated items with suggested price on them starting on Thursday, May 17th at 10am- 5pm. Please price your items if you are able to. Call Kathy Vaughn 970 371-1522 to make arrangements to drop things off at a different time. We will have a Members Only sale on Friday night 7-8 pm. Please sign up to help out getting things set-up or to help at the Sale. See the Clip Board. Please Recycle Have you Noticed Our (2) Blue Recycling Bins in the Church? One is located by the North Entrance under our information station. The Other is located in the Barbara Bowles Room by the East entrance. Worship Committee The Worship Committee is busy making plans for summer services and we need YOU! If you are able to lend a hand this summer (either in planning services or leading them), please email the committee co-chairs and let us know: Brian Gaza (briangaza@mac.com) and Shelly Gaza (shelly.gaza@unco.edu). We're looking forward to hearing your ideas! Annual Congregational Meeting Please do plan on attending The Annual Congregational Meeting that will be held May 20th, 2018 after our usual morning service. We will be voting on the Budget and the board of Directors. Members and friends are strongly encouraged to attend and please bring a side dish. Come hungry and ready to work.The challenges have been many, but we are so very thankful for your generous contributions of time, talent, energy, and financial resources! How can I contact Rev. Barry Bloom? Rev. Barry is in the Office every 2nd, 4th & sometimes 5th Tuesday of the month. Make an appointment with Margaret. Or email revbarrybloom@gmail.com or call him at 303-273-9908.Rev Barry Will be NOT be in May 8th, but available by phone. Thank you! Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, Wed &Thur 10 am - 12 pm Tues 9 am - 11 am Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.orgby 10 am on the Tuesday you wish to see the announcement in! |
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