|
What's happening at the UUCG?
Aug. 7th - Aug. 13th, 2018 Sunday, August 12th- “The Blessings of Wasps, Mosquitoes, and Other Perceived Nuisances” - Julie Miller We examine those things in our lives that may be perceived as annoying or nuisances, and how they might actually be blessings in our lives. In fact, we may discover that life might not even exist as we know it, without them. NO R.E. – Insects to color and play with Sunday, August 12th- Jean Fleming Memorial Service There will be a memorial for Jean Fleming, partner of Ruth Zachary and longtime member and contributor to UUCG, on Sunday, August 12th from 12:30-2:30 PM. It will be led by Julie Miller, UUCG member and Board President. Please bring a dish to pass appropriate for a salad buffet. Chalice Arts / Judith Meyers Art Be sure to catch the Chalice Arts show for August-September which will once again feature works by the late Judith Meyers. Understandably, it is difficult to do justice to the breadth of Judith’s talent in a single show. Past shows at the church have focused on her Christmas papercut trees and prints, her works with feminist or social justice themes, and the watercolors produced in the years when she taught at schools in Germany and France. This time we began with three examples of Judith’s calligraphy donated recently by her daughter Liza and then added works acquired over the years by church members and others from service auctions or trips to Judith’s gallery, Madison & Main. Papercuts, calligraphy, watercolors, and fabric arts will all be represented. There is no specific theme to this show other than to remind us of just how much Judith contributed to her church and wider community. The artist who took part in numerous solo and group art shows and collaborated with Judy Chicago brought the works of other prominent local artists into our sanctuary as our second Chalice Arts director. The teacher who had pioneered arts education in the local school district co-taught adult RE classes on the Goddess. The proponent of social justice who once helped wrap peace ribbons around the Pentagon participated in our church’s social action committee and collected the annual UUSC Guest at Your Table donations. The world traveler who was never without her sketchbook brought the world back to us in the form of her sketches and the elaborate international dinners offered as coveted service auction items. The church was, and continues to be, full of her art from the papercut banners on the chancel and in the lobby to the chalice design on our stationery and newsletters and the calligraphy on the older nametags. She was active for all but the very last few months of her 86 years and, even two years later, it is hard for those of us who knew her to believe that she’s no longer with us. We were truly blessed to have her and her legacy at the church continues to live on. Other News and Reminders The Book Club Book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 1 pm @ Your Place Coffee. Anyone is welcome to drop in, there is no specific selection for Aug 16th - instead share a little about the book you have read or are currently reading. If there is adverse weather in the area Book Club will be cancelled. Thank you! Sunday, August 19th- "Born Again Pagan" Steve Brooks Pagans have gotten a bum rap. The worship of nature is our oldest spiritual impulse, and these days it might be just what we need to save our planet. Steve will talk and sing about Wiccan and Native American paths, and how he found out he was a Born-Again Pagan. Learn about the real old-time religion, and help God get in touch with his feminine side. Special Guest Musician from Austin, TX., Steve Brooks, will present a service filled with music. His trademark is to weave words and music together. NO R.E.- Multi – Gen. Music Service Social Justice NOTICE: HOMELESS DONATIONS ARE STILL NEEDED! The Social Justice Groupwill not be 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! Worship Committee Regular Worship Committee meetings will begin again in September, and we’d love to add some new members to the group! If you’re interested in getting involved with worship planning, we’d love to have you join us! Just email Brian or Shelly Gaza and we’ll keep you informed about committee meeting days and times. briangaza@mac.com or shelly.gaza@unco.edu Looking For Inspiration? The UUA has created Braver/Wiser a weekly message for those who would like to sign up for the Braver/Wiser email. Simply go to their website:www.uua.org/braverwiser and enter your information. From the website: “Life is full of hard edges and complicated choices. Braver/Wiser gives you a weekly message of courage and compassion for life as it is. Every Wednesday we deliver an original written reflection by a contemporary religious leader, and brief prayer, grounded in Unitarian Universalism.” 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. Fresh Farm Eggs For Sale Kathy Vaughn owns "Happy Chickens" Laying Fresh Farm Eggs! Those eggs can be found in the Fridge at the UUCG for $3.00 a carton. There is an envelope provided for your convenience! Please recycle your egg cartons by leaving them on top of the fridge..any cartons you might have. Thank You!! NEW Church Ofc. Hours : Mon, 10 am - 12 pm Tues 1 pm - 2 pm Fridays 1 pm - 2 pm NEW OFFICE HOURS EFFECTIVE JUNE 2018. 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.
|
RSS Feed