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Feb. 19th - Feb. 25th, 2018 Community Events this Week Japanese Day of Remembrance Update When: Thursday February 21 at 11:30a -1:00p Where: Joe Molina Gallery 930 8th Ave Greeley, CO You are welcome to bring your lunch. Cookies and coffee will be provided. On February 19, 1942, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 that led to the forced removal of more than 120,000 people of Japanese ancestry to US concentration camps located in some of the most desolate areas of the country. Along with a brief history of the incarceration, the program will focus on the role of women who were imprisoned and how they coped as well as current day events that mirror the past. Please join us to learn about this historic event that has so much relevance to the present day. Build Your Own Theology I (a UU way to do Adult Education) Rev. Norris will be again teaching the third Tuesdays for nine sessions starting February 19 at 6:00pm. Everyone over 16 and over is welcome. Please sign up by sending an email to Rev. Norris at minister@greeleyuuc.org to save your spot. “Based on the assumption that everyone is their own theologian, this classic UU adult education program invites participants to develop their own personal credos, the fundamental religious beliefs, values, and convictions that inform and direct of their lives. [The sessions] pose five developmental tasks in which participants come to terms with human nature, ultimate reality, history, ethics and religious meaning. Begins with an introduction to our seven UU principles.” -Rev. Dr. Richard S. Gilbert, Course Author”. A Presentation at Farr Regional Library Dr. Lisa M. McKenzie will be presenting on a recent article in Environmental Research - "Relationships between indicators of Cardiovascular Disease and Intensity of Oil and Natural Gas Activity in Northeastern Colorado". February 21st, 2019 @ 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Farr Regional Library 1939 61st Ave, Greeley, CO 80634. Writing Group Writing group meets the fourth Friday of the Month from 3 pm - 5pm at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley. Next Meeting: Feb. 22nd, 2019. We may reschedule regular meeting dates and times in the future. Please bring a one-page sample of your writing. Writers may opt for peer response from others by bringing extra copies or simply reading your selection to the group. There may be a variety of types of writing such as essays, short stories, poetry, etc. Writing exercises may be suggested by members for future dates. Equal times for participation may be discussed if larger selections are in abundance. Call Ruth Zachary at 970-378-0876 for information or to join the group. Social Justice Committee The Social Justice Committee is recruiting new members. Anyone interested in joining our church's commitment to social justice and working with other members and the ministry is encouraged to contact co-chairs: Hollis Berendt (hollisbeth28@gmail.com) and Ana Schultz (ana.schultz@yahoo.com) Worship This Week Sunday Feb. 24th – “About Buddhism” - Janelle Helling Happy Losar! Translation from Tibetan (lo = new + year = sar) Losar, the is the beginning of the new year celebrated in Tibet, Nepal, Bhutan and India, February 5-7, 2019. Losar is a three-day celebration, with special pujas and temple rituals taking place on each day. People celebrate with feasting, dancing, singing and participating in sporting events. RE: Chapel - Standing on the Side of Love Chalice Arts The month’s display of Tibetan Buddhist artwork in the sanctuary is provided by Janelle Helling, (aka Konchog Pema Khandro.) Pieces seen here have been collected over many years, from Tibet, India, Bhutan and Thailand. Framed prints are reproduced from Asian originals and from the Lama’s posts on Facebook. That's Amore' Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser Please Join Us for a Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser! Tuesday, February 26, 2019 6 PM-8 PM, At The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley, 929 15th Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Adult Meals are $10 and kids under ten are half off. College students with an I.D. are $8. Meal Includes Spaghetti, Bread, Salad and your choice of Water, Coffee or Tea. If you have any questions, Please call Margaret at 970-351-6751 or email at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org. **If you have a Crock pot we can borrow Please Bring it to Church Sunday 2/24** Other News and Reminders Living Generously Our February designated organizations is: The Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado. The Immigrant and Refugee Center of Northern Colorado provides English as a Second Language training, Community Navigation services, and advocacy for immigrants and refugees living in the area. Scrip Announcement Let's plan on going to Chili's after church on April 7th! Place your order for your Chili's gift card with Josette by March 3rd. If you purchase a $25.00 gift card on the March 3 Scrip order, 11% will return to our church! What a fun way to get together for a meal and support our church at the same time! King Soopers and Safeway cards can also be purchased at UUCG during Office hours or at your home online using our enrollment code: L4FL5B2532434 Let me know if you have questions. Josette 381-7891 or josetteschaffer@msn.com BOOK CLUB The book club meeting CHANGES for February will NOW be the 4th Thursday of the month, at 1:30 pm @ Your Place Coffee. Anyone is welcome to drop in. Our selection for Feb 28th will be any current or past National Book Award winner. Looking for way to contribute to UUCG on Sundays? You don't have to speak in public or have the best voice in the world, as there are a number of ways in which you can help UUCG on Sundays.
If you need to set up a meeting with Reverend Aaron Norris please click on : my calendar link to make an appointment. ***Minister@greeleyuuc.org is Rev. Aaron's Email Margaret's Office Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 3 pm 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! Comments are closed.
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