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First Unitarian Universal ist RVA- June 22, 2018First Unitarian Universal ist RVA- June 22, 2018
"Belonging is a circle that embraces everything; if we reject it, we damage ournature. The word 'belonging' holds together the two fundamental aspects of life:Being and Longing, the longing of our being and the being of our longing." JohnO'Donohue
W e GROW in search of wi sdom, we CARE in support of communi t y, we ACT inW e GROW in search of wi sdom, we CARE in support of communi t y, we ACT inserv ice of jus t ice.serv ice of jus t ice.
WELCOMEWELCOMEAll are invited to join us for services!All are invited to join us for services!
June's Theme is BlessingJune's Theme is Blessing
This Sunday 's Serv icesThis Sunday 's Serv ices9:00 am & 11:00 am9:00 am & 11:00 am
Sermon: “Liv ing I nt oSermon: “Liv ing I nt oSanct uary”Sanct uary”by Rev . Jeanne Pupkeby Rev . Jeanne Pupke
This week a brave woman namedAbbie Wilmary Arevalo-Herreradecided to seek the right of sanctuaryin our congregation. She tells us she didnot want her family to be torn apartby a deportation order. We nowbecome a live sanctuary to Abbie andher children and we learn the reality ofwhat this asks of us. Rev. Jeanne willpreach (Rev. Dave will preach inSeptember) this Sunday on thesignificant task before us and what weare already learning about our guest.
Coffee Hour 10:00amCoffee Hour 10:00am
New to UU 10:15 amNew to UU 10:15 am
Vespers Contemplative ServiceVespers Contemplative ServiceW ednesdays 6:00-6:30 pmW ednesdays 6:00-6:30 pm
Sunday's Order of Service
Pract ice Radical Hospitalitythis Sunday! Sign up
to greet or usher: ivolunteerThanks for all you do!
Sunday , June 24thSunday , June 24th
Have fun in Summer RE! Have fun in Summer RE! Pre-K - Gr. 5Pre-K - Gr. 5
June 17- Aug.26, 11:00 a.m.June 17- Aug.26, 11:00 a.m.We st ill need subst it ut e t eachers:We st ill need subst it ut e t eachers:Please contact Please contact Rhonda W ingfieldRhonda W ingfield
Religious Education classes for Pre-K through Gr. 5 wil l take placeReligious Education classes for Pre-K through Gr. 5 wil l take placeSunday in the Lower Level. W e meet 11-12:00. Sunday in the Lower Level. W e meet 11-12:00. At Chalice Lighting time, Rhonda Wingfield, DRE, will address the fact that wenow have a guest family living in our church, then allow time for children'squestions. Parents are welcomed to stay with their children for this portion of themorning, should they choose. Afterward, children will have class activities asplanned. Please contact Please contact Rhonda W ingfieldRhonda W ingfield
The NurseryThe Nursery is open from 15 minutes before to 5 minutes after each service forages 3 and under. Please label your child's belongings, and bring your ownsnack if desired. Cheerios will be offered.[Upper Level]
PK-K:PK-K: Both Boys and Girls (and everyone!) Can-children learn about gender roles and that allpersons deserve to choose what they want to be and do. They imagine themselves assuperheroes with non-gendered powers and make costumes for themselves!
Grades 1-5: And To Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street - children learn and discussimagination and sharing our imaginings with each other. They play games, hear a story, and areintroduced to the summer's focus on Dr. Seuss.
Grades 6-12:Grades 6-12: join us in the Great Hall for the service this week! (these grades donot meet during the summer)
Unitarian Universalist Associat ion General AssemblyGeneral Assembly is June 20th-24th
First UU has both on-site and off site delegates at GA this year. Many events areavailable to Live Stream and Videos are posted after many workshops. There is
much that can be learned and enjoyed from home.
We're Hosting Special V isitorsfrom Transylvania Aug 4th-8th
From Rev. Sue:"Last summer I traveled to Romania tovisit with our Unitarian Family inTransylvania. We have a relationshipwith a church in Kokos. They are ourPartner Church. The minister, AlparBartha, and his wife will be here in
Richmond visiting us August 4 - 8. Lookfor opportunities to meet with Rev.Bartha and explore what we wouldlike to accomplish as partners. I amlooking forward to his visit."
VIEW THE VIDEO ABOUT TRANSYLVANIA[TOP]AND WATCH A MESSAGE FROM REVBARTHA THAT HE SENT FIRST UU LAST FALL.[BOTTOM]
June's Theme is BlessingJune's Theme is Blessing
VespersVespers6:00 pm-6:30 pm6:00 pm-6:30 pm
A quiet center to our week!A quiet center to our week!Vespers continues year-roundVespers continues year-round
We invite you to join us in exploring what in means to be human, to be incommunity, and to be connected to the Divine. Vespers is an intimate,contemplative, and conversational half-hour service provided by our ministerialinterns. We welcome you and appreciate you just as you are and whenever youcan join us. MEETS IN THE GREAT HALL
Simple SupperSimple Supper6:30 pm-7:00 pm 6:30 pm-7:00 pm
Breaking Bread with Friends!Breaking Bread with Friends!Simple Supper Resumes in October Simple Supper Resumes in October
Contact Darlene Dragavon
Ministers Present...Min isters Present...7:15 pm-8:30 pm7:15 pm-8:30 pm
Will resume in OctoberWill resume in October
FUU Women’s Weekend Ret reat –FUU Women’s Weekend Ret reat –Balancing Our Liv esBalancing Our Lives
Friday, June 29, 2018 (5:30 pm) toFriday, June 29, 2018 (5:30 pm) toSunday, Ju ly 1, 2018 (2:00 pm)Sunday, Ju ly 1, 2018 (2:00 pm)Attend for the whole weekend or
just the Saturday Program Saturday ProgramJune 30th 8:00 am-8:00 pmJune 30th 8:00 am-8:00 pm
Richmond Hill at 2209 E Grace Street Richmond, VA 23223Led by Denise Dolan and Lee Anne Washington
Are you feeling out of balance? Do you feel pulled in different directions? Do you long forease in your relationships? Has self-care taken a back seat to care for others? If youanswered “yes” to any of these questions, you are not alone. Many of us feel the sameway.
Are you ready to discover three keys to balancing your life -- no matter what else isgoing on around you?
This is an opportunity for you to experience a day or a weekend of self-reflection,spiritual practices, creative expression, movement, and practical tips for living a morebalanced life.
You choose the experience you want, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday ($200), or Saturday($80). Scholarships are available. Register online or email interest and contactinformation to Lee Anne Washington. Mail or drop off payment at church (in the blackbox at desk) with notation “Women’s Retreat” on the check.
T HERE A RE NO MEET I NGS A T T HE CHURCH I N JULYT HERE A RE NO MEET I NGS A T T HE CHURCH I N JULY
Groups for Explorat ionGroups for Explorat ionA reminder, there are no meetings in the church during JULY
MEN MEETING a.k.a. M[squared]MEN MEETING a.k.a. M[squared]2nd and 4th Tues. of the month 6:30- 8:00 pm.2nd and 4th Tues. of the month 6:30- 8:00 pm.
Connection, fellowship, and life-long friendships await!Contact: Todd Van Gordon
RVA W estern Mystery RVA W estern Mystery School Study GroupSchool Study Group1st Mon of each month1st Mon of each monthMonday June 4th 6:30 pm Monday June 4th 6:30 pm Our meetings will begin with an introduction to the The Qabalistic Tree of Life andwill be part lecture and part experiential, using guided meditation and
chanting. No prior experience is necessary, we welcome new comers!Contact: Michelle Northrop
Feminist Group: aka Game of CronesFeminist Group: aka Game of Crones6:30-8:00 pm6:30-8:00 pm
The 2nd Thursday each monthThe 2nd Thursday each monthContact: Amanda Dulin
Civi l ConversationsCivi l Conversationsabout Controversia l Issuesabout Controversia l Issues6:30-8:15 pm 6:30-8:15 pm meets on the 1st Thursdays meets on the 1st Thursdays
Zen Study GroupZen Study Group4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm 4th Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Contact Colin Ceperich for more info
Life St age Groups Life St age Groups
Young MarriedsYoung Marriedsmeet monthly to explore topics of interest to them.Contact Paul Daniels
Parent GroupParent Group – potlucks and family fun! Contact Kristin Saybe
DayTimers- Next Meeting: DayTimers- Next Meeting: June 13th 11:00-1:00 Programming for Next YearJune 13th 11:00-1:00 Programming for Next YearA group of seniors meeting 2nd Wed of the month 11:00-1:00 for POTLUCK lunchand a program. Newcomers welcome! Contact Pat Vaughn
Spirit ual Pract ice GroupsSpirit ual Pract ice Groups
Tai ChTai ChMondays 6:30-7:30 pmMondays 6:30-7:30 pm
UU Christ ian Fel lowshipUU Christ ian Fel lowship1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm1st & 3rd Tuesdays 5:30-7:00 pm
Lower Level Rm 3Lower Level Rm 3
Humanism in Pract iceHumanism in Pract iceThose interested in learning together what it means to
be a Humanist as well as a Unitarian, Contact Mariah Travis .
DOGW OOD SPIR IT CIRCLEDOGW OOD SPIR IT CIRCLEformerly the EARTH CENTEREDformerly the EARTH CENTERED
SPIR ITUALITY SMALL GROUPSPIR ITUALITY SMALL GROUPFirst and Third Sundays 10-10:45 in the libraryContact Michele Vogt for more information.910-515-6431 or [email protected]
Vespers Contemplative ServiceVespers Contemplative ServiceW ednesdays 6:00-6:30 pmW ednesdays 6:00-6:30 pm
June's theme is BlessingJune's theme is Blessing
UU Zen Group UU Zen Group Sitt ing and W alking MeditationSitt ing and W alking Meditation
Thursdays 7:00 pm Thursdays 7:00 pm Contact Colin Ceperich [email protected]
Yoga with JodiYoga with JodiContact: Jodi Bock for schedule
Dances of Universal PeaceDances of Universal Peace2nd Saturdays 7:30 pm2nd Saturdays 7:30 pm
Contact Hayat Bain 804-467-9674 [email protected](no meetings in July and August).
R ichmond Humanist GroupRichmond Humanist GroupMeets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each monthMeets 2nd and 4th Tuesdays each month
6:30-8:00 pm6:30-8:00 pmContact: Ron Penczak
A Special Opportunity to GROW!A Special Opportunity to GROW!Rev. Sue Sinnamon and her colleagues Rev. Phillip Lund andRev. Jaelynn Pema-la Scott present
Spirit ual Leadership in Communit ies of Fait h:Spirit ual Leadership in Communit ies of Fait h:A Cont emplat iv e Ret reatA Cont emplat iv e Ret reat
Sunday, July 29 t hrough Friday, A ugust 3, 2018Sunday, July 29 t hrough Friday, A ugust 3, 2018Transfigurat ion Spirituality Center near Cincinnat i, Ohio,Tuit ion includes housing and all meals.
The number of part icipants is limited to 24, with 8 from each category:clergy, non-ordained religious professional, and lay leaders. Right nowwe’re halfway to our capacity, with room for only 6 more lay leaders, 2more non-ordained religious professionals, and 2 clergy.Learn more andLearn more and REGISTER NOW!REGISTER NOW!https://spiritualleadershipretreat.org
Sunday Ushers and V isitors Table Welcomers are Needed!Sunday Ushers and V isitors Table Welcomers are Needed!A re You Willing to Serve?A re You Willing to Serve?
Choose a Sunday and a service, (9 am or 11 am) and come receivetraining with an experienced hospitality person. Plan to arrive 20 minsbefore service starts. Shadow and assist to learn the ropes and then
commit to serve one service on one Sunday per month. That 's all there isto it . Help us maintain our Radical Hospitality and Welcome!
Serve t he church and make some friends!Serv e t he church and make some friends!Sign up onlineSign up online http://richmonduu.ivolunteer.com/hospitality17_18
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