Rummage Sale Oct. 17-18: Lend a hand, contribute some merchandise
BEYOND CATEGORICAL THINKING: A workshop presented at UUMAN
October Sunday Worship Services
Ministry with Children and Youth
Interim Reflections
I am beginning to live into my covenant with you. I had intended
to speak them to you in my September 21st message, Fragile As
Gossamer, Stronger Than Time Itself. But as you may recall, there
was not time left in the service for me to do so. Here it is now
- my part of our covenant directly from my notes; “As I have come here and promised to be in ministry with you for this interim year, it seems it might be helpful for me to clarify my promises to you;
- I promise to speak the truth to you as I see it, and to listen with my whole heart to your experiences.
- I promise to be attentive to my spiritual life, that what I share with you may be healthy.
- I promise to pay attention to what has heart and meaning and to invest my energy in those things.
- I promise to attend to relationships with you that honor the potential in each of us.
- I promise to show up at meetings, and events and activities as my time allows, and to be present at activities that make this congregation a healthy community.
- I promise to care for my own well being and health by seeking a balance in my days for friends and family, work, and time for my self – that I may continue to learn, and nurture my spirit.
- I promise to share my skills and knowledge and expertise as I see they might be useful, trusting you to decide how you will make use of them.
- In these vows, I promise to be faithful to you.”
These are my intentions and my covenant with you. The questions I ask of you are these;
- What are your promises to yourself as a part of this church?
- What are your promises to other members of the church?
- What are your promises to the leaders of the church? And the staff?
It is your answers to these questions (whether they be unconsciously lived into being, or intentionally spoken as promises) that are key to our ministry together. So I invite you to think about your answers. Your covenant with me and with the rest of the UUMAN community is vitally important. What are your promises? What is your part in our covenant? It is by the promises we make and keep, or fail to keep, that the quality of our ministry depends.
Faithfully,
Sue Turner
Rummage Sale Oct. 17-18: Lend a hand, contribute some merchandise
Article submitted by Carolyn LeeIt takes a whole congregation to make this happen, so please lend a hand.
or 770-667-2139
or cell- 678-446-6428WHAT TO DONATE TO THE RUMMAGE SALE
The following is a guide to rummage sale donating. In order for us to maximize our space wisely the following is a list of Do’s and PLEASE Don’ts in terms of what to donate. UUMAN has put on many a rummage sale so we have expert insight into what sells and what doesn’t.
PLEASE MAKE SURE THE ITEMS ARE NOT BROKEN, BADLY SOILED, VERY OUTDATED, OR MISSING PIECES
Please DO contribute these typical best-sellers:
Baby items (cribs, strollers, car seats, baby
monitors, etc.)
Toys
Puzzles and
Games (with ALL the pieces)
Clothing (on
hangers if possible -all genders and sizes- children and
adults)
Electronics
(that aren’t too outdated)
Furniture (in
good condition)
Some exercise
equipment (recent-vintage treadmills, for example)
Knick Knacks,
Collectibles, Dust collectors, etc.
Kitchenware-
best if full set
Kitchen
appliances (that work and are in good shape)
Linens and
Bedding (not badly soiled- sets- TIED TOGETHER are best)
Some seasonal
items
Artwork,
Frames
Books, books
and more books!
PLEASE! We've said "Thanks, but no thanks", to:
Anything
broken, rusty, very old, very soiled, or missing parts, missing lids,
etc.
Food or Disposable Personal Hygiene Items (it is illegal to sell these items)
Ski
machines
Skis
Phones
Old computers, monitors (more than a few years old- no non-flat screen monitors- please!)
Large Stuffed
animals
Shoes (unless
just slightly used)
Underwear
Mattresses, Box
Springs, metal frames
Very old,
outdated, scratched up furniture
Large desks
with returns
Clothing that
is holey, torn or badly soiled
"Giveaway" type Items with corporate logos
(cups, office items, etc.)
Old and
outdated luggage, satchels, briefcases
Unrecognizable
items
BEYOND CATEGORICAL
THINKING: A workshop
presented at UUMAN
“Will the new minister hear
me? Will my concerns and needs be met?
Will the minister understand what I’m living with? How will the
community respond to our minister?’In answering these questions, a picture of the “ideal minister” (categorized by age, gender, gender identity, nationality, physical ability, race, and sexual orientation) comes to mind. With this picture in place, it can be easy to unintentionally exclude ministers who fall into certain categories. At times, as we get caught up in comparing candidates to our “picture,” we can even forget what it is we hoped for in a minister.
On the weekend of November 2, 2008, UUMAN will participate in the Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop offered by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) for congregations involved in the search for a new minister. The UUMAN Search Committee invites all congregational leaders, members, and friends to participate in this workshop.
The Beyond Categorical Thinking program is designed to promote inclusive thinking and help prevent unfair discrimination in the search process for a new minister. This program includes a Sunday morning service with BCT workshop facilitators followed by lunch and then a three hour workshop. In the workshop, UUMAN members will:
- Consider the hopes, expectations, and concerns
they have for a new minister
- Learn more about the ministerial search process,
and
- Explore how thinking categorically about people
sometimes interferes with choosing the best candidate.
Come on Sunday, November 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. to participate in this UUA-sponsored workshop, led by Amanda Schuber and Mary Esther Johnson.
As you know, it takes a congregation to select a new settled minister. The Beyond Categorical Thinking workshop is another opportunity for everyone at UUMAN to be a part of that process. This experience will provide guidance for the search committee in our work.
For more information on this exciting process, please email Margie Jacobs
or call 678-467-6471October Sunday Worship Services
October 5, 2008
Roadmaps For Relationships - Reverend Sue Turner
These days when life itself is bombarded with up-speed communication, increased hours of constant interruption of our personal time through various electronic forms of 24/7 connection to our work life, what suffers is often the quality of our relationships. A few years ago, a friend who cared about these things, gave me an organizational development model that defines the various choices we make that keep us from rewarding relationships. As the holidays come closer, let’s take a look at some of the choices we make that impact the quality of our relationships.
October 12, 2008
The Ecstasy Of Worship - Miriam Bellamy (Worship Associate: Randy Blasch)
The Buddha taught that desire was the root cause of all suffering. C.S. Lewis proposed that we do not desire enough! The ecstasy of worship is in the wanting, the yearning for "God". Come, let us yearn together!
October 19, 2008
When Chocolate Isn't Enough... - Julie Lepp (Worship Associate: Miriam Bellamy)
The quick fix might be satisfying, but to truly transform and manifest lasting change we have to dig deeper.
October 26, 2008
The Wisdom of Grief - Reverend Sue Turner (Worship Associate: Randy Blasch)
On this Sunday before the holidays of All Hallows Eve, the Day of the Dead, Samhain and All Saints Day, we will follow the UUMAN tradition of honoring those who have died in the past year with a ritual of the Tolling of the Bell. Included in our service will be a homily, “The Wisdom of Grief”, by Reverend Sue Turner.
Please be sure to send the name of the person you want to honor to uuman_office@uuman.org
Ministry with Children and Youth
articles submitted Toniann ReadSpotlight on…“Neighboring Faiths”
with Team Leaders Margot Bogue, Lynn Thomas and Bob PoppOur Jr Youth Team are expanding their horizons with new experiences through the Neighboring Faiths curriculum that introduces them to various approaches to spirituality around the world and right here in our local community. During RE the team explore the tenets of various religions and compare them to our own UU Principles. Then, they take to the road to visit many of the highly diverse religious communities nearby. “In the room, we often talk about differences among various religions, but when we make visits to other congregations, the group tends to discover all the commonality we have.”
The adult volunteers share a strong commitment to working with this age group. “Bob and I don’t even have kids in that age group anymore,” Margot explains. “It’s our calling. I always figure I’m learning right along with them. The youth can be so insightful and thoughtful.”
Most recently, the group visited an Islamic Center and participated in their second prayer of the day. “When we showed up, the individuals at the Center performed the prayer exactly as we had practiced it,” Margot says. “The kids had a sense that they understood what was going on. Sometimes we all feel a little fearful of something new but they all walked out feeling they had learned something and that it was really interesting.”
Later this year the group will also visit Buddhist and Hindu temples, a synagogue and a Quaker meeting. Their next trip is scheduled for Sunday October 12th when they will visit a local Catholic Church to attend Sunday Mass and interview a Priest.
Let's go to the mountain!
Let’s go to the mountain!
All UUMAN Youth can register NOW for this year’s Fall CON’s at The Mountain Retreat & Learning Center in Highlands, NC.
Please return your complete registration packet & fee to Toniann by Sun 10/02/07 for the November 14-16th – Jr Youth Con; or by 10/16/08
or by December 5-7th – Sr Youth Con (registration
deadline Sun 10/16/07)
Seeking Youth Advisors
Are you interested in creating intergenerational community?Are you intrigued by the idea of Youth/Adult alliances?
Do you like playing games, deep conversation & worshipping at midnight (followed by breakfast at Waffle House)?
Are you over a UUMAN member over 25 years old?
We have a program waiting for YOU! Please see Toniann about joining our MCY as a Youth Advisor.
"Job descriptions" are available at the MCY Table on Sunday mornings
Family Ministry Team Meeting
Held on Friday, October 17th from 5.30-8.30 pm. Pizza will be
served promptly at 5.45pm, followed by childcare and a "Covenant Group"
style Parent’s meeting from 6.30-8.30 pm.Ministry with Children and Youth Calendar Highlights
Oct 3-5 – ‘Annual Youth Retreat’ (Calvin Center)
Oct 10-11 – MSD YAC Meeting (Birmingham, AL)
Oct 17 – Family Ministry Team Meeting (5.30-8.30pm)
Oct 19 – Youth Team Leaders Meeting (8.30-10am)
Oct 26 – MCY Council Meeting (12-2.30pm)
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Contact Toniann
Office Hours:Wednesday 10.00am-3.00pm
Friday 10.00am-3.00pm
Sunday 9.30am-2.30pm
Office Telephone
(770) 992-3949
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