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For me, this is a great time to be at First UU Detroit! I am amazed at the change and growth we experience year after year and day by day. I am grateful that Mr. Earl Harvey had his successful brain surgery and it reminds me that we each change every day whether it’s a change of clothes or a drastic change of health. Change is constant and with consistency. First UU Detroit is changing.
This fall brings two changes for us announced by Rev. Drew Johnston on Sunday, September 30, 2007:
We also see change in our Youth program led by Rev. Athena Kolbe with more students engaged and a life stages program in place, which will guide our youth through various stages towards adulthood. Looking at the curriculum, there is something for everyone, even us “adults”. If you are unfamiliar with this new program or would like to learn how you can help, contact Rev. Kolbe through the church office or directly on any given Sunday. There is no special skill required, just the ability to help implement the program and activities with your “adult” organization and management know-how.
We also see change as our congregation progresses with its work with Sacred Places, which is a program our Future Facilities Task Force recognized and engaged our congregation for processes to use and fund our “Sacred Place.” Then there are the numerous committees and groups working from Women’s Alliance to Strategy Planning to First UU MOSES Core Team “Listening Campaign”. So much to keep up with that your Board has invited each and every activity, committee or group to share its progress monthly so we can share with you, our members. Your Vice-President, Glenn Maxwell, will accept your submissions. There is no formal format, just you sharing what has or will be happening with your group, committee or activity.
Finally, to keep our members informed, there will be a congregational meeting in November, which will address several topics from Rev. Lynda Smith’s association with our church to our efforts around planning and programs. We are tentatively looking at the last two Sundays in November, so stay tuned for more specifics.
Again, it is a great time at First UU and I look forward to working with you all on the work of the church as well as enjoying our time together with our programs and our Wednesday dinners. Let’s continue to “liberate the truth, radiate kindness and love courageously”, together.
Alicia Biggers
Thank you to all who helped with the Rummage Sale! Many, many people were extremely generous with their time by carrying boxes, sorting items, helping with sales, or cleaning up on Saturday. Also, thank you to church members who supported the sale by donating items and those who made purchases. Unsold books were donated to the Friends of the Detroit Public Library. The Salvation Army picked up other leftover items. We made $1100.00.
Consider joining us for our monthly lunch and program. All are welcome. Lunch is only $6.00 and reservations should be made by noon of the previous Monday by calling the church office. Dates and program topics for the rest of 2007 are:
Finally, get your cookie recipes out because the Women's Alliance will hold a Bake Sale on Noel Night (December 1) and would appreciate donations of delicious goodies.
During our coffee hour, as you are sipping coffee and lost in thought, you will notice the walls of McCollester Hall have changed. You will notice charcoal, watercolors and oils abound as two of our own members have showcased their artwork for our enjoyment. Mark Schwing and Lee Gaddies have over 15 pieces of art along the walls and invite you to share with them your questions and thoughts regarding their art. Be sure to review the artwork, as the closing night will be Wednesday, October 17, 2007 during the Church Night dinner.
I realize it's only the middle of October but that means Noel Night is only 6 weeks away. I am looking for vendors for that evening so if you would like to participate or know someone who would - call me, leave a message at the church, e-mail me or see me during coffee hour to sign up.
Irene
Margaret Beck will be selling Entertainment Books during coffee hour or you can call her at 313-882-7775 or email her at margretbeck@comcast.net. They are $20.00 each and have great values. So far this fundraiser has raised $160.
I sold the first 16 tickets to Doubt at the Detroit Rep Theatre and so ordered another 10 for our afternoon matinee on Saturday, November 17 at 3pm. These tickets will also be available during coffee hour or call or email me at the numbers listed above. I will be leaving on a cruise to Panama on November 3 - 13 so would like to sell them before I leave. If you buy tickets and cannot attend on the 17 you can change the date by calling the theatre box office.
Thank you to all who supported these two fundraisers. Fundraising is written into our budget and it is so enjoyable to go to the Detroit Rep. They sell wine splits for $3.00 and soft drinks for $1.00. Homemade cookies and soup are also available for a fee and it's a wonderful place to relax between 2 and 3pm.
Margaret Beck
Dinner will be held on Saturday, October 27 in McCollester Hall sponsored by Ann and Earl Harvey and Marilyn and Jerry Mitchell. German beer and wine will be for sale so look for your lederhosen and get ready to eat well.
For everyone who has ever had an evaluation - just remember, it could have been worse, as illustrated by the following quotes:
The deadline for printed material is Sunday, October 21, 2007 no later than NOON or the following Monday no later than 5:30 p.m. for electronically submitted material. Articles may be emailed, by the deadline date and time, to ieschultz1945@yahoo.com. If you email items, please specify that they are for the newsletter.