All in the Family

 It is with sadness that we report the death of Fred Thornwaite.

 

Committee News

Choir

If you enjoy singing and want to have a good time, the choir is the place for you. There is no need to audition, just show up at the dates and time listed below.  All rehearsals begin at 9:30 A.M. and are usually held in Memorial Hall.  The rehearsal and performance schedule for the next three months is as follows:

February  15 rehearsal with performance.

February 22 & 29 no rehearsal

March 7, 14, 21 rehearsal with performance on the 21

March 28 - prepare for Easter

April 4, 11 - rehearsal with performance on the 11^th

April 18 & 25 - no rehearsal

 

Development

I have tickets to the Detroit Repertory Theatre production of Drawer Boy which Time magazine named one of the top 10 plays of 2001. Tickets are for Saturday, April 24^th 3:00 P.M. Doors open at 2:00 P.M. Tickets are $15.00 with profits going to the church budget. Margaret Beck

 

First UU Forever Committee

Because of his love for First UU, John Strauther wanted to provide information about planned giving and financial planning to others who shared his dreams. This committee was formed while he was in the hospital. With his guidance, we were able to take this first step in finding the needs of people who are friends of First UU. Please review the questionnaire found elsewhere in this Newsletter. During coffee hours on February 15 and February 22, members of this committee will be using this form to seek your responses. From your answers we will know what to do next to support you and our church.

 

Membership

First Friday

Anyone who would like to assist in First Friday activities should attend a meeting after church on February 22. This would include planning, p.r., food preparations, after-meals activities, suggestions, complaints, etc.

 

Women's Alliance

You are invited to the Wednesday, February 18, noon luncheon of Women's Alliance which will be followed by healthful tension-relaxation suggestions by our speaker, Dorothy Kirby. Reservations for the $6.00 luncheon must be made by noon Monday, February 16, with Eiko Takemoto or with the church office - 313-833-9107.The meeting will be held in Memorial Hall.

 

Women's Book Club

The next meeting of the Women's Book Club will be Sunday March 7, 2004 1:00 PM in Memorial Hall, book selection to be announced.

 

Thank You

Many thanks to the generous donors to the Memorial Fund.  We appreciate everyone, especially those recently to honor our faithful member, John Strauther.

Best wishes, Janice Berry, James Robinson and Mary Neale - Memorial Fund Administrators

 

CALLING ALL UUs BETWEEN AGES 18-35!

You are invited to attend a get-together of UU Young Adults! We’re planning to meet at the RE Office at 6:30pm on Friday, February 20th, for a trip to the D.I.A. for their Friday evening fare. Kids are welcome!

Bring friends if you want, too. Contact Jon Schultz at 313-838-3348/email heavyheavyjon@yahoo.com for further details/updates.

 

Building & Grounds - Article 3

Editors Note. An article for January's newsletter was skipped but will be later publisbed.

It has been a busy last quarter of 2003 for the volunteers of the Building & Grounds Committee. With the generous financial support of our congregation, look at what the volunteers of the committee have accomplished. Below Is only a partial listing since there are many tasks that must be done to keep the building operational for our tenants during weekdays and for our members during the weekend. Even whom a contractor has performed work, a Building & Grounds Committee member still had to be present to let them in, to familiarize them with the building, and to ensure that the work done was of the highest quality. This means that often a Building & Grounds volunteer is with the contractor during the complete time they are here!

There Is still much to be done. Only within the past months has a comprehensive list of every Item needing attention been compiled. The list will be printed in the March newsletter and may be obtained now from a Building & Grounds member. The list contains Important tasks that range from needing no skill to moderate skill level. Building & Grounds Is also seeking recommendations on contractors who have performed quality work for members.

The authors of this article must caution the congregation that there Is much more to do to catch up on years of neglect. Building & Grounds is asking for the help of members who can contribute their skills, no matter how basic. Much was accomplished In only three months, but the current volunteers are reaching the end of what their skills and time will allow. Please call Earl Harvey or Dan Kosmowskl If you would like to volunteer.

Competed Work Projects: Last Ouarter 2003
Priority	Done
High	Replace broken window on second tier roof of Sanctuary New boiler (Mortz. Bros) New burglar alarm (Grosse Pointe Alarm) Upgrade fire alarm system (Grosse Pointe Alarm) Clean plugged Sanctuary gutter
Medium	Replace Memorial Hall window (AK Services) Fix dishwasher (Jackson Services) Replace glass in RE Nursery Room window (Central Detroit Glass)
Low	Replace light above Prentis/Blue Door parking lot and add programmable timer Replace motion detector light at Blue Door Add light on Courtyard Wall with programmable timer Add light in Forest Lot with programmable timer Add programmable timer to existing Forest Avenue Light Replace toilet components in McCollester Hall Women's Bathroom far stall toilet Clean out boiler room Clean out Kinderpit Clean out lower blower room Clean out paint room in Kinderpit Replace incandescent light bulbs with, florescent in bathrooms Replace broken paper towel dispenser in McCollister Hall Men's Bathroom Replace broken toilet tissue dispenser in McCollister Hall Women's Bathroom Changed Office, Foyer Staircase, Kitchen door locks Replace broken Pantry push button light switch Wash down kitchen cabinets Paint McCollister Hall hallway East-West Fix faucets in McCollester Hall Men's Bathroom Replace RE Women's Bathroom door closer Replace photo cell for Ramp Door light Replace toilet fill valve in McCollester Hall Men's Room Replace old address plaque at Church House with new numbers and plaque Repair Kitchen drawer that fell apart Replace broken plexiglass in McCollister Hall Men's Bathroom Replace toilet seat in McCollester Hall Men's Room Fix leak in gutter along alley side of McCollester Hall Drain oil from snowthrower at end of season Drain and add oil in snowthrower three times to remove contaminants Clean out accessible gutters, including Church House, Sanctuary, McCollester Hall Repair Ramp Door closer linkage Replace burnt out light bulbs in emergency exit fixtures throughout building Fix Pullman Hall Red Door to close and lock (Detroit Central Glass) Trim tree along Cass Avenue Sanctuary side Overhaul toilet components in Lower Study Clean out McCollester Hall west storage closet Add electrical outlets in Boiler Room (Peter Hall Electric)

Did You Know?

• Come see the safe that was so mysterious it was hidden in a closet for decades and our oldest members did not know anything about its origins or contents! The "mystery safe" is now in the second floor Religious Education classroom hallway for a limited time for you to see. Since 1950, this safe has kept its secrets locked within until January 30, 2004.
• Building & Grounds has a new meeting date and time for all meetings after January! The new time is the third Tuesday of each month, at 7:30 prn in Memorial Hall. Therefore, the next meeting is Tuesday, February 17th at 7:30 pm. All are welcome!

WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH BENEFIT CONCERT

featuring

"VOICES OF AFRICA"

Choral Ensemble

Sunday, March 21, 2004

Time: 2:30 pm

First Unitarian-Universalist Church

4605 Cass (at Forest)

"Voices of Africa is an a cappella, all-women ensemble from Philadelphia which shares the power and joy of its traditional African and African-American music to bring a valuable message about changing the conditions of our present world thus making it a better place in which to live

Proceeds to benefit:

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Alternatives for Girls - Detroit or First Unitarian-Universalist Church

Information:

Jan, 313-534-4794 or 313-577-1750 Wendi, 313-833-9107 Gwen, 313-832-2928

Tickets: $30 preferred seating, $20 general seating

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TICKET ORDER

NAME:______________________________________ $_________ @$30 = _______________

ADDRESS:___________________________________ $_________ @&20 = _______________

City, State, Zip_________________________________ --------------------TOTAL _________________

Mail to
First U-U Church
4605 Cass Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201

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