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From the Board of Trustees |
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Greetings to all...
On January 7, we will have a town hall after the service. Many have asked what are the future plans for UUCV, especially with regard to a new minister. This town hall will address that issue directly. It is important for as many of you as possible to attend via zoom or in person.
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We need to discuss the plans the board is developing and your role as a community. There will be other things to discuss as well but, the primary purpose of the meeting is to inform and begin the important process necessary to reach our agreed to goals as a community. Notice I mentioned “our agreed to goals”. The congregation will actively participate in developing those goals through a series of cottage meetings. Many of you may remember the cottage meetings we conducted five years ago to begin our successful Capital Campaign. It worked so well that we intend on using the same process again for planning our future with an emphasis on determining our ministerial requirements. We all believe in the democratic process. This is your chance to directly support that process.
Jim Burton
UUCV Board President
Focus on Finances
It is exciting that we have many new members, friends, attendees! As you are learning about our community, it would be helpful for you to become familiar with UUCV’s finances, and it never hurts for all of us to have a refresher. Without financial support the fellowship, worship, and programming UUCV offers would not be possible.
Did you know that UUCV’s fiscal year (FY) is July 1 - June 30? That means in January we enter the second half of FY 23/24, and it will soon be time to think about the budget for FY 24/25 that begins on July 1, 2024. Our budget is funded from several sources of income including our fundraising events, the Sunday offering collection of cash, grocery card sales, Raise Right, and an annual disbursement from the Laws Music Fund which is specific to our music programming. But it is very important to know that our main source of income is from annual pledges.
What’s an annual pledge? In the spring of each year we have an Annual Budget Drive where we ask members, friends, and attendees to make a pledge or commitment to donate an amount of money on a weekly or monthly or quarterly or annual basis in support of UUCV’s staff, worship, programming, building, office supplies, utilities… you get the idea.
FY 23/24 is being supported by 79 pledge units. A pledge unit is an individual, couple, or family that make a annual pledge in support of UUCV. 79 pledge units made pledges totaling $231,000 toward our FY 23/24 annual budget of $301,415.
That’s enough food for thought this month. Look for more fun facts in the February Newsletter.
Wendy Gebb
Board Treasurer
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The Worship theme for
January is LIBERATING LOVE |
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January 7 – "Fire Communion" Join us for a very special all-ages worship service celebrating our annual Fire Communion. The new calendar year invites us to let go of that which held us back last year, and to embrace the future with renewed hope. In a special ritual, we will write down words or phrases which sum up those things we want to release before we begin again. We will then burn those slips of paper in a ritual of release, Lynn Sodora leads the service with worship associate Melissa Mattson.
January 14 – "Letter from the Birmingham Jail" MLK's Push Towards Justice" We will explore the profound impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter, written during his incarceration, and its enduring relevance in our pursuit of justice today. Through the lens of Dr. King's words, we will examine the challenges and struggles faced in the fight for justice, both then and now. Derail Holcomb is our guest speaker with worship associate Mary Reichart.
January 21 - "Poetry Sunday" Poetry brings much to our lives. It can make us laugh, cry, move our inner being. Unfortunately it does not seem to be celebrated as much as it deserves. This Sunday poems will be read that will hopefully inspire you to find a book of poetry and read a little each day. A good place to start is in the back of our "Singing the Living Traditions" Hymnal.. Michelle Burton leads the service with worship associate Michael Fratantuono.
January 28 "Living on a Prayer" – Like Bon Jovi said, "We're halfway there. Woah-oh, we're livin' on a prayer." The wheel of the year turns to Imbolc, the halfway point in the journey from winter to spring. Rev.Chris Kapp leads the service with worship associate Cathy Dewalt.
Join us for in-person worship in our Sanctuary every Sunday at 10:30 am or on ZOOM. or “listen in” (without video) by telephone, by calling 646-876-9923 and entering Meeting ID 550 751 6685
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Christmas Eve
Candlelight Service
December 24, 5:00 PM
Just three days after our Journey into Darkness for the Winter Solstice, celebrate the return of light and hope to our Sanctuary with our annual Christmas Eve service at 5 PM. |
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Join us for this moving service of singing and storytelling, as we celebrate the light of life and promise of hope wrapped up in the birth of each child. Rev. Chris Kapp and Lynn Sodora lead the service.
Following the service, there will be a special time of Christmas Celebration in our social hall, as we share cookies, cocoa, coffee, and cheer with one another on this special night. Bring some of your favorite cookies to share. |
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Book Selection for January 28, 2024.
the book selection for January is "American Roulette" by a team of 8 authors. Darlene Smith will lead this discussion. If you have questions, please contact Darlene darlenesmith@embarqmail.com
An eclectic group of eight authors, of which seven live in Carlisle, spent six months collaborating on American Roulette, a blockbuster novel full of tension, dread, and anguish. Each author created one of the eight key characters—complete with a supporting cast—who find themselves sharing a common destiny. Readers have but a single day to get to know each of the protagonists before time and circumstances seal their fate.
The UUCV Book Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month for a lively, thoughtful discussion on our worship ZOOM channel https://zoom.us/my/uucvpa
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The UUCV office and staff will be working from home December 26 - January 2. Emails and Voicemails will be checked daily.
If you have an urgent pastoral issue, call 717/249-8944 and select option 9.
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Mark your calendars:
- Town Hall, Sunday, January 7 in the Sanctuary following worship
- OWL Parent Orientation (grades 5/6) Sunday, January 7 in the Yuuth Room following the Town Hall..
- New Member Class on Sunday, January 21 at noon in the Board Room.
- OWL (grades 5/6) Sunday, January 21 at 1:00 in the Yuuth Room.
- Trauma in the Pews Sunday, January 21 at 7:00 in the Yuuth Room.
- New Member Class on Sunday, January 28 at noon in the Board Room
- OWL (grades 5/6) Sunday, January 28 at 1:00 in the Yuuth Room.
- UUCV Book Group Sunday, January 28 on Zoom https://zoom.us/my/uucvpa
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Grocery cards make GREAT Stocking Stuffers |
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Purchase Grocery Cards from UUCV and help us raise money...at no extra cost to you!
The Holidays are right around the corner which means family gatherings and celebrations!
Purchase Grocery Cards to buy what you need for your event, or donate to an organization in our area in need: Project Share, CARES, Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) and so many more. Pam pam@uucv.net can provide contact information for you to these organizations.
Let's take this opportunity to rededicate ourselves to shopping with grocery cards. Remember, 2 grocery cards each per month = $20,000+ for UUCV.
Cards can be purchased for Giant, Weis and Karns.and used for items such as food, gas and alcoholic beverages. Stop by the grocery card table for purchases or if any questions.
Let's make this the year we reach our $20,000 goal! |
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January Social Justice Opportunities |
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Programs under the umbrella of the Social Justice Committee include the monthly CARES dinner, Change for the World (CFTW), the Mozambique Bursary project and the UUCV Antiracism Initiative. Another component this year has been assisting an Afghan family as they transition to America from war-torn Afghanistan. Other events we regularly participate in include Project Share’s Farm Stand, the annual Pride Festival in Harrisburg, National Public Lands Day, and United Way’s One Day of Caring. We anchor our efforts around UUCV’s mission to transform lives and care for the world. Thank you to all who serve on the committee and for outside support we receive from many others in the congregation.
The next Social Justice meeting is at 6:30 on Wednesday, January 17 on ZOOM
All are welcome to join our meetings. |
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Change for the World -
1st Quarter January - March
Bethel AME is the oldest (1867) surviving African American place of worship in Carlisle is located on Pomfret Street, across the street from St Patrick's Shrine Church. |
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Unfortunately, the congregation is unable to meet in their historic sanctuary, because the building is not up to code. The small congregation is in need of funds to pay for the repairs, and they are still paying of the mortgage!
Currently, they meet once a month in person at the Carlisle United Methodist Church, and on other Sundays they meet on Zoom. They also have a warm relationship with Second Presbyterian Church.
Bethel AME host the annual MLK luncheon and participate in the Community MLK Commemoration, Interfaith celebrations and community events. Their doors are open to all, regardless of ethnic origin. |
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Unitarian Universalist Justice Pennsylvania
End-of-year Campaign, 2023-24
Our UUJusticePA Ministry
Creating the World We Want For Our Children
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A world that is...
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safe from gun violence
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abundant with clean air and water
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democratic and free from government corruption
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committed to justice and accountability
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respectful of reproductive freedom
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economically fair and equitable
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loving and welcoming to all
Fund Our Ministry for 2024!
Please donate today at bit.ly/UUJPA2024
“We choose hope over fear.
We see the future not as something out of our control, but as something we can shape for the better through concerted and collective effort…
We choose to work for the world as it should be, as our children deserve it to be.”
― Barack Obama
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Learn how easy it is to use RaiseRight to build UUCV's Fund for a Commercial Dishwasher. There will be a 5 minute presentation before the Spaghetti Dinner to help you learn and/or we can help you set up your account.
UUCV is partnering with RaiseRight for Gift card fundraising, the #1 fundraiser for nonprofit organizations across the U.S. for more than 25 years. Earn simply by buying gift cards to use for everyday purchases, instead of cash or credit cards.
With RaiseRight, nonprofits and other community-based organizations earn money simply by shopping for their favorite brands—turning daily or weekly purchases into the opportunities that matter for their favorite organizations.
How to Get Started:
Visit http://uucv.info/raiseright to Sign Up from your computer or access the QR Code Below.
Set up your banking or credit card preference.
You can then shop anytime by visiting https://www.raiseright.com/brands and see the daily bonuses and specials which will earn more money for UUCV. Check the % for each card to see what your donation will be to UUCV….with a very minimal fee to you.
How to Pay:
When you are done selecting your cards, check out at your shopping cart. You can pay by your own Credit Card (getting points on your card) or LINK to your bank account
How you Receive your Cards:
- You can choose ecards (which will show up in your wallet on your APP or in your wallet on the main website http://www.raiseright/shop
- You can print a copy of your purchase to act as a gift card when you shop
- DO NOT select your card to be sent to the Coordinator….any cards sent to the coordinator will be cancelled and your sale will be VOID
Contact Pam pam@uucv.net if you need help in getting set up or if you have questions about this program.
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Greetings all and Happy New Year!
I hope that you enjoy a wonderful holiday season!
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We'll be kicking off the year with our annual all-ages Fire Communion worship services on the 7th, and regular RE classes will resume the following week. We will be offering OWL (Our Whole Lives) for children ages 10-12 beginning this month. There will be a mandatory Parent/Guardian information session on Sunday, January 7th at 1:00 pm and the OWL classes will begin on Sunday, January 21, from 1:00-2:30 pm. More information and an online registration link will be sent directly to families with children in that age group.
Below is our Faith Development schedule for our children and youth for January:
Sunday, January 7: Fire Communion - Worship Service for All Ages: Join us for this family-focused service celebrating our annual Fire Communion. This is a service for all ages. There is NO RE today. Nursery care (for ages 0-4) will be available during the service.
Sunday, January 14: Regular RE Classes
Sunday, January 21: Regular RE Classes
Sunday, January 28: All-Ages Activity ("Triple A") - Black History Month: After the Time for All Ages the children and youth will head downstairs to the Dining Hall for a group lesson/activity celebrating the upcoming Black History Month.
NURSERY CARE is available every Sunday from 10:15 - 11:45 am for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Our Sunday Morning Worship Services being at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. On "Regular RE" days, the children and youth go downstairs to their RE classrooms after the Time for All Ages. Classes end at 11:45 am.
**Please sign out children in Grades 5 and under from their classrooms by 11:45.** This gives parents the opportunity to socialize before pickup, while respecting the Volunteer Teachers' time as well.
Thank you to all our November volunteers! Ryanne Mack, Mrs. Candice Holsinger, Steve Holsinger, Susan Green, Susan Rimby, Dirk Wiley, Rebecca Fratantuono, Kim Stone, Wendy Gebb, Gail Black, Char Klein, Julie Cullings, Primajoy Ramalingam, Laura Soper, and Melissa Mattson. Thank you so much for your time and energy!
Members of the Congregation are encouraged to volunteer with the Children's RE Program! Please email Lynn Sodora DLFD at re@uucv.net to check in about submitting clearances.
May we continue to learn and grow together!
In faith and service,
Lynn
Lynn SodoraPronouns: she/her
Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley
www.uucv.org (717) 249-8944 Option 3
Office Hours: W, Th, F 9-2
Days of Rest: Monday and fluctuating Tuesdays/Saturdays |
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Adult RE Discussion Group - Planning Session -
January 7th - 9 AM: |
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Do you consider yourself a life-long learner? Are you interested in deepening your connections with fellow congregants and friends of UUCV? If so, then the Adult RE Discussion Group might be just what you’re looking for.
Join us on Sunday January 7th at 9 AM in the board room for a planning session where we will decide upon the discussion topics for our next series of Adult RE classes to be held February through May. The meeting will last approximately one hour. Can’t make the meeting in-person? You can join via Zoom using this link: https://zoom.us/my/meetingsuucv.
The Adult RE Discussion Group typically meets for about an hour twice per month during the Spring (Feb. – May) and Fall (Sept. – Dec.). The group provides participants an opportunity to live out UUCV's motto of "seeking truth together". Rooted in UU's six sources and guided by the principle of a free and responsible search for truth and meaning, the group is open to exploring a wide range of topics from life's big questions to the smaller ones too. This is a participant led group in which we draw upon and learn from the knowledge, beliefs, wisdom, insights, practices, and lived-experiences of one another. We seek to learn not as an arcane academic exercise, but in an effort to better understand our world and ourselves and to live life more deeply, fully, and justly.
Questions? Contact Keith Bittinger at kbittinger@comcast.net |
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News From the Mozambique Bursary Committee
Meet Eufrasia, shown here with UUCV member Dianne Dusman and Bursary Project Director, Sonia Assaune Saule. She is a graduate of the UUCV Bursary Program. After finishing her secondary education at Molumbo, Eufrasia attended a teacher training institute. She currently teachers first and third grades in a rural school in Zambezia Province. Being a Bursary girl gave Eufrasia, a girl from a poor family, options she wouldn’t have otherwise had. Now, she uses her education to improve the lives of younger children, also from an impoverished community. During our visit in September, Dianne and I found these children friendly and eager to learn. Who knows, the next generation of Bursary girls may be among Eufrasia’s current students.
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Your donations help girls like Eufrasia attend the bursary program in Namarroi, as well as in Molumbo. $370 a year pays for one girl’s room and board, school uniforms and supplies, sanitary and hygiene materials, and salaries for housemothers and security guards. Donations of all amounts help, and are gratefully received.
The Mozambique Bursary Committee is always looking for new members. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact one of the following: Martha Bergsten, Dianne Dusman, Deb Genet, Brian McPherson, Susan Rimby, or Laura Soper
Susan Rimby for the UUCV Mozambique Bursary Committee.
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UUCV Town Hall -
Join us after worship on Sunday, January 7 for an important Town Hall. The main focus will be "Planning for our Future" We will talk about the direction we want to take in a search for a settled minister and the funds required to support our future plans
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Successful Spaghetti Dinner Dishwasher Fundraiser
THANKS to everyone for making the first spaghetti fundraiser in our newly painted dining room a big success! When we say everyone, we’re talking about the hungry attendees, the super volunteers, the generous donors, those who were there in spirit, and the team of volunteer painters who turned our dining room into a bright, cheery space.
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In a very short amount of time, we served a total of 71 dinners (including take-out meals). Together we raised over $1000 towards the purchase of a commercial dishwasher for our kitchen….early estimate $6,000.
This event wasn’t just about raising money…it was also about gathering as a community. From our kitchen viewpoint it appeared as though everyone was having a good time…talking with old friends and meeting new friends too. Food truly can be a community builder.
We’ve already received requests to hold something like this again so stay tuned.
Thank you. Rebecca, Pam, and Cindy
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Here's the Details:
Dinners served
61 in house
5 to go
5 volunteers
Total = 71 meals served
Day of Event Proceeds
Pre-sale Deposits (October – December) = $426
Day of event Spaghetti dinner $ received = $495.31
Dishwasher donations = $180
Total raised = $1042.31
Donations received for event – received prior to event
$100 Giant gift card
$80 cash
Total Expenses for event – totally covered by donations
$162.41 (there may have been a few more small items that were not deducted)
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If you are interested in becoming a member of UUCV, or just learning more about Unitarian Universalists, classes will be held January 21, 28 and February 4 at noon in the board room. Please plan to attend all 3 classes...lunch will be provided on January 21. Please register by emailing Pam pam@uucv.net and childcare will be provided if needed. |
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Sunday Coffee Makers Needed
We need volunteers to make coffee on Sundays. Please consider signing up…it’s an easy way to volunteer….just come in a little early on Sunday morning and if you are a first timer….Max Lara will show you the ropes.
The sign-up sheet is on the volunteer table in the Social Hall.
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Trauma in the Pews: Deconstructing Toxic Belief Systems and Religious Abuse
The rise of Evangelical Fundamentalism across America over the course of the last 50 years has really brought to light the toxic belief structures and abusive practices of many denominations and religions. |
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When religious zeal is taken to the extreme, trauma can and does occur, affecting us to the core of our being. Join Rev. Chris on the third Sunday of the month at 7 PM in the Youuth room for a support and study group as we begin to work through the damage done in the name of religion, find our own voices, and discover what we truly believe, along with what we don't -- and embrace the freedom that comes with deconstruction and healing. This course will run for the entirety of 2024. Please let Pam know if you're interested. THIS GROUP IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. If you know someone who could benefit from this type of group, please pass along the information and Rev. Chris's email -- revchriskapp@gmail.com |
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UUCV Book Group Selections for 2024
The UUCV Book Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month for a lively, thoughtful discussion on our worship ZOOM channel https://zoom.us/my/uucvpa |
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UUCV Book Group 2024 Schedule (with Discussion Leaders)
January 28 – American Roulette by team of eight authors (Darlene Smith)
An eclectic group of eight authors, of which seven live in Carlisle, spent six months collaborating on American Roulette, a blockbuster novel full of tension, dread, and anguish. Each author created one of the eight key characters—complete with a supporting cast—who find themselves sharing a common destiny. Readers have but a single day to get to know each of the protagonists before time and circumstances seal their fate.
February 25 – The Gathering by Anne Enright (Sharon O’Brien)
A moving, evocative portrait of a large Irish family and a shot of fresh blood into the Irish literary tradition, combining the lyricism of the old with the shock of the new. The nine surviving children of the Hegarty clan are gathering in Dublin for the wake of their wayward brother, Liam, drowned in the sea. His sister, Veronica, collects the body and keeps the dead man company, guarding the secret she shares with him something that happened in their grandmother’s house in the winter of 1968. As Enright traces the line of betrayal and redemption through three generations her distinctive intelligence twists the world a fraction and gives it back to us in a new and unforgettable light. The Gathering is a daring, witty, and insightful family epic, clarified through Anne Enright’s unblinking eye. It is a novel about love and disappointment, about how memories warp and secrets fester, and how fate is written in the body, not in the stars.
March 24 - Searching for Savanna: The Murder of One Native American Woman and the Violence Against the Many by Mona Gable (Bev Ayers-Nachamkin)
"In this engaging and meticulously researched account centered on one horrific crime in North Dakota, Mona Gable explores the failings of the justice system and society behind the epidemic of missing and murdered Indigenous women. An urgently needed look at an epidemic of femicide by an excellent writer." —Nina Burleigh, journalist and author of The Fatal Gift of Beauty: The Trials of Amanda Knox
April 28 – The Shortest History of Israel and Palestine - From Zionism to Intifadas and the Struggle for Peace by Michael Scott-Baumann (Keith Bittinger)
Summary: Part of the "Shortest History" book series, this is an accessible, balanced chronicle of how the Israel-Palestine conflict originated and developed over the past century.
Paperback: 288 pages, 10 chapters
Audio Book: 7 hrs 35 mins
May 19 – Counting Lost Stars by Kim Van Alkemade (Bev Motich)
New York Times bestselling author of
Orphan #8, Kim van Alkemade returns with a gripping and poignant historical saga in which an unmarried college student who's given up her baby for adoption helps a Dutch Holocaust survivor search for his lost mother. The book alternates between the stories of characters living in two eras - 1960, New York City and 1941, The Hague.
June 23 – Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus (Susan Rimby)
Lessons in Chemistry tells the story of a woman in a non-traditional profession, and all the discrimination she incurs during the late 1950s and early 1960s as she struggles to define her own life. At the end, there's hope and healing, and the women and their male supporters win the day. If you ever wondered why second-wave feminists were angry in the 1960s and '70s, reading this book will show you why.
July 28 – Oryx and Crate by Margaret Atwood (Bev Ayers-Nachamkin)
Snowman, known as Jimmy before mankind was overwhelmed by a plague, is struggling to survive in a world where he may be the last human, and mourning the loss of his best friend, Crake, and the beautiful and elusive Oryx whom they both loved. In search of answers, Snowman embarks on a journey
—with the help of the green-eyed Children of Crake
—through the lush wilderness that was so recently a great city, until powerful corporations took mankind on an uncontrolled genetic engineering ride. Margaret Atwood projects us into a near future that is both all too familiar and beyond our imagining.
August 25 – Lady Tan’s Circle of Women by Lisa See (Susan Rimby)
Lady Tan's Circle of Women is based on a real historical character in the Ming dynasty, a woman who gains renown as a healer of women. Over her lifetime, she gains about as much power as a woman in that culture can have. Along the way, she solves a murder and develops a life-long friendship with a woman of a lower class.
September 22 – The Age of AI - And Our Human Future by Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, and Daniel Huttenlocher (Keith Bittinger)
Summary: In
The Age of AI, three leading thinkers come together to explore Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the way it is transforming human society—and what this technology means for us all.
Paperback: 288 pages, 7 chapters
Audio Book: 7 hrs 13 mins
October 27 – Women Talking by Miriam Toews (John Katz)
In an isolated Mennonite colony, women, children, and even infants have endured rape, assault, and other brutalities with terrifying regularity. The book opens when the women of two families meet to discuss their options--which are rather limited, given how they have been kept illiterate and utterly ignorant of the outside world. This book is at once appalling, fascinating, and thrillingly suspenseful.
November 24 – 2025 reading selections
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Small Group Ministry
As promised, we are getting close to offering several new Small Groups.
If you are someone who is interested in joining a Small Group, please be on the lookout in January for announcements about the groups and how to sign up.
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Brrr..Winter is arriving to UUCV
Things to know during winter months:
Snow removal from porches and walkways
Abled-bodied people arriving first to programs are asked to clear porches and walkways. Shovels are placed in inside doorways. Our paid staff are not responsible.
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No salt/ice melt can be used
To preserve our new paving and concrete walk areas ice melt products cannot be applied. Please be careful coming to and from the building.
Parking area:
This area is cleared by a contracted snow plowing service.
Building heat
Building heat is run by an efficient computer system. Meeting/event leaders must contact Pam, in the office, to program specific rooms and times for heat. Also, let Pam know if your event is cancelled, so we save the heating expense. (The ‘warmer/cooler’ lever on some wall thermostats will not call up heat.)
Church Cancellations
In the event of bad weather on Sundays, check your email for a "Cancellation" notice...and as always, just use your best judgement.
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Building Rules....Please!
Many of you have noticed the painting in the dining room done by Paula Terry, Cindy Good, Wendy Gebb, and Denny Stone. This was a months long project started by Paula and Cindy and had help during the fall workday from many of you as well...thank you to all who have helped. |
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That paint takes time to set properly. Do not use tape on any of the dining room walls.
Additionally, tape damages all painted surfaces and should not be used on any other walls or painted surfaces in the building. We have bulletin boards and other means of displaying signs and notices.
Tape on the floors can cause issues as well. Avoid using tape on floors.
Finally, scotch tape on windows is extremely difficult to remove. Do not tape signs to windows.
I know this all sounds very restrictive. However, we can use our creativity and available resources to display what we need to without damaging the building.
Email Pam pam@uucv.net for guidance on hanging options and if you have additional questions contact Jim Burton james.h.burton@startmail.com |
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