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UU Sanctuarians By Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.

Sanctuary comes from the past when those deemed heretics could depend on the local church for tem-porary relief from persecution or even death. Today the tradition con-tinues around the world including at UUCA. We are a Sanctuary Congre-gation for the undocumented and their children. Religious institutions

at their best shelter and comfort those in need. Unfortunate-ly, many faith-based spaces have also been where people have been ostracized, shamed, and persecuted—making this month’s theme challenging given the ongoing abuses in the Catholic Church. When people have been victimized or where trust has been violated, relationships suffer irreparable dam-age. This has been a pervasive problem in several spiritual places (not just Catholic spaces). It is disgraceful and difficult

to fathom given the commission of love and trust bestowed upon every church, mosque, synagogue or temple. At UUCA we strive to generate and prac-tice our love and trust by developing “right relationships”, meaning we operate within human covenants that keep/hold us account-able. We strive to create and be a beloved community; to be there for each other in joy, sorrow, or time of transition. We’re not per-fect in our practice (far from it) and are con-

tinually humbled by the lessons we learn, together. I call this “UU sanctuary”—a place you can call home. That’s what I hope your experience will be with us - respite and regenera-tion. As UU Sanctuarians we strive to be shelter in the storm. I want to be explicit. When you choose sanctuary with UU-CA that unequivocally means you and your family’s physical bodies will be safe and honored as the image of God or Love in line with our first principle and highest humanity! That is a priority! As a UU Sanctuarian your heresy is welcome! Here you will find a comfortable and challenging space for your questions and maybe find a few answers. Sanctuary with us means you’ll find people to love and grow with; people who are seekers; people who are aspiring to be the best version of themselves. We will mess up but we’ll come back and try again. I look forward to stumbling ahead in love and trust with you in the days ahead. Love, Rev. John

While channel surfing late one night, I stumbled across an old film that I remember from my childhood. It was the 1939 version of Victor Hugo’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, starring Charles Laughton and Maureen O’Ha-ra. I happened across one of

the most famous scenes in the film, where Esmeralda, played by Maureen O’Hara is about to be hanged as a witch. The Hunchback can’t bear to see this happen, so he swings down from the Cathedral tower, swoops her up and takes her back to the church, crying to the crowd below Sanctuary! Sanctuary! He invoked church law which protected fugitives from arrest. Knowing Esmeraldas innocence, the crowd below cheered as the hunchback saved her from death at the hands of the allegedly religious authorities who would condemn her. The law of sanc-tuary no longer has any legal effect and is respected solely for the sake of tradi-tion. Yet, the idea of sanctuary – of churches providing support for people not convicted of a crime is still in effect today. October’s Theme is Sanctuary and it also coincides with National Hispanic Heritage Month. This month we’ll be exploring the theme of Sanctuary from a variety of perspectives. The first Sunday I’ll be examining our immigration system and at the practice of providing sanctuary for undocu-mented persons who come to, or are already living in this country. The Sanctuary Team has arranged for a panel discussion and an update on UUCA’s commit-ment to be a sanctuary congregation during the month of October. We’ll also be exploring the ways we create sanctuary – a place of refuge for our own weary hearts and minds – and the way we can create sanctuary wherever we are. And then finally, at month’s end, we’re going to offer Sanctuary as one of the many su-perpowers we can evoke when we need to help heal the world. Costumes are optional! Sanctuary is a rich theme to explore and I’m excited to share it with you. See you in church!

Prepare Me A Sanctuary By Rev. Kathleen Rolenz

HIGHLIGHTS

To create the Beloved Community by inspiring and empowering all souls to live bold and compassionate lives.

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A few weeks ago, I got a text from my father who lives in Minnesota. He is working to raise the minimum wage to $15/hour in Minneapolis. His text said, just left Unity Unitarian. I have to say this. I am not a UU, but the UUs here take living out their faith very seriously. The staff here is incredibly friendly and the congregation is very connected to a lot of different movements from immigration to $15. When I received that text, I was reminded that faith development is all that we do. I would argue that as my father interacts with Unity, his faith develops. Unity Church has become a curriculum for him. It is teaching him what it means to be a UU. His text also reminded me of UUCA. We too are a vibrant community that takes living out our faith very seriously , and we too are con-nected to a lot of different movements. I am so proud of the work we do. As a religious educator, I think about the quote above, faith development is all we do as it relates to our most vulnerable

Religious Exploration by Dayna Edwards members – our children and youth. We show them what it means to be a UU in everything we do. Faith formation is built on relationships starting on Sunday mornings. Your faith and the faith of our children can be powerfully formed by volunteering in our Religious Education program, one hour

twice per month. That is a commitment of about 20 hours for the entire church year. We have a robust and growing commu-nity of families, and parents can’t form their children’s faith alone. They need the

help of the entire congregation. It takes about 40 adult vol-unteers to keep our Sunday morning religious education pro-gram going. In addition to Sunday morning volunteers, the Coming of Age program requires 25 volunteer mentors. Forming relationships across the generations is vital to our faith development as a congregation. Live out your faith to-day by volunteering with our young people. To volunteer with children ages 0-9 contact Keely Longo To volunteer with youth ages 10 – 17 contact Julie Burman

Sunday Services at UUCA - Two Services 9 AM & 11:15 AM

October 7 - Living Sanctuary with Rev. Kathleen C. Rolenz, Interim Senior Minister

The immigration system is so badly broken that no one knows how to fix it. While political wrangling continues, thou-

sands of people continue to come to the border or live in the shadows seeking sanctuary. This sermon will reflect on the

ethical, spiritual and moral issues involved and what UUCA’s response might be in case we are called upon to provide

Sanctuary. Music by UUCA Choir.

October 14 - A Holy Pause with Leika Lewis-Cornwell, Intern Minister

In the midst of the fight for justice, how do we care for the spirit? This sermon will examine the history of armistice, and what that means for the ways we create sanctuary. Music by L.E. Gomez, Ray Watkins, Josh Long and Sara Jones

October 21 - Welcoming the Stranger with Rev. John Crestwell, Associate Minister

In a time when the cultural stakes are high in America let’s examine the paradox of being safe while also being social. How

can we as people of faith be a welcoming congregation when there are so many fears that our safety may be compro-

mised by violence and ignorance?

October 28 - Superpowers! A Multigenerational Service

Calling all Superpowers! Having special powers is something that all of us can achieve. It takes wisdom, compassion and some help

from a few mystery guest UU friends. This multigenerational, all-ages services invites you to bring your superpower into the sanctuary this

Sunday! Costumes encouraged but not mandatory! Music by UUCA Worship Band.

Middle Hour Sessions October 2018 October 7 October 14 October 21 October 28

Inquirers 2 - Principles & Sources LIBRARY

Native American Meditation SANCTUARY

Beyond Inquirers: Go deeper about UUism, and how to live out this faith

MACLEAN ROOM

8th Principle Practice Session: White Privilege & Unconscious Bias

YOUNG ROOM

Inquirers 3 - Campus Tour & Orientation—LIBRARY

Immigration - Community Involve-ment: A panel discussion

SANCTUARY

Board: Sharing &Congregational Input MACLEAN ROOM

8th Principle Practice Session: Race & Ethnicity in our Society

YOUNG ROOM

Inquirers 4 - Faith Development LIBRARY

Orchestra SANCTUARY

Death Cafe - Phyllis Culham R.E. Sanctuary

8th Principle Practice Session: Racism as a System

YOUNG ROOM

Inquirers 5 - UU History—LIBRARY

Sanctuary Committee Update on pre-paring to offer sanctuary to an immi-grant or immigrant family.

SANCTUARY

Light House: Information MACLEAN ROOM

8th Principle Practice Session: Cycle of Oppression

YOUNG ROOM

Sound Booth Help Needed Interested in

learning how to organize the

audio & visual needs during

services or dur-ing special events at

UUCA? Join our team!

We will train you.

Contact Rev. John

Faith development is all we do. Unitarian Universalism is the faith we

teach. The congregation is the curriculum. Connie Goodbread, Religious Educator

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Intern Minister Update by Leika Lewis-Cornwell, Intern Minister

Membership Matters by Joshua Long, Membership & Growth Coordinator

Over the Edge in Wonder

As with any faith, there are songs that are ubiquitous in Unitarian Universalism. The favorite songs we sing way too much and then sing again: Spirit of Life is certainly one. Maybe

Come and Go with Me (To That Land) is yours. Mine is “Blue Boat Home.” No matter how many times we sing that song, I adore it and get a little teary. One of my favorite lines is “Leaning over the edge in wonder/ Casting questions into the deep,” in part because I feel like that is at the core of my call: always leaning into the next set of questions and the next wonder to explore.

The process of ministerial formation is one grand journey of embracing wonder and new questions, and the Ministerial Formation Committee has provided seven categories to guide ministers on that path of learning. By the end of my internship, the MFC expects me to demonstrate increased ability to lead worship and rites of passage, provide pastoral care, encourage spiritual development in myself and others, witness to social justice in the public square, lead church administration, serve the larger Unitarian Universalist faith, and lead the faith into the future.

As a part-time intern, my first year will focus on internal UUCA activities, namely worship, pastoral care, rites of passage, and spiritual development. Next year, I will focus on

social justice and public witness efforts, collaborating with our local and global community, building up the UU faith and helping it move into the future. Church administration, as well as modeling personal and professional balance and boundaries

Fall is Here!

We as a faith community have had a whirl-wind of a summer. I personally am grateful for this congregation and our willingness to come together in the good and difficult times. As we

move into the fall , one of the areas I want us to celebrate is membership.

There were many visitors who came to check out our church this summer, and many of you stayed. Better yet, many of you joined on September 23. Please welcome and get to know our new members! New members, please stay open and explore the church. There is so much to do here that it can be overwhelming, but I encourage you to engage with as many people you can and see where you fit in.

One way to just meet people in your neighborhood who attend the church is to join a Small Group. Our Soul Matters Small Group Ministry consists of several groups based on lo-cation that meet in member’s homes or at Church. Groups meet once a month to discuss the Soul Matters Material which includes our monthly theme. SGM is an excellent way to experience faith development, spiritual growth, and form meaningful relationships with other members of the church.

Small Group Offerings: Arnold, Annapolis, Broadneck, Crownsville/Parole/West Annapolis (Needs a Facilitator), East Annapolis, Eastern Shore (Looking for members), Bowie/Crofton (looking for members), North County, Severna Park, and South County.

Administrative Update by Susan Eckert, Business Administrator

The autumn season is upon us, and the busiest time of year around the church. Take a look at the church calendar and see how full the days are with church ac-tivities and meetings, as well as building use by outside groups. This is also the time of year the Admin Team, in partnership with the Finance Committee, begins to formulate a draft budget for 2019. We will be doing double duty with finances as we continue to monitor the final months of this year, while simultaneously creating a budget that re-flects the congregation’s vision and anticipates fiscal require-ments and constraints. It’s a balancing act between Sunday worship, a wide range of programs and activities, facility man-agement and staffing; each with its own unique set of aspira-tions, requirements, and resources. Here’s a snapshot of how things look as of August 31, as we move towards the final quarter of 2018. Revenues are still ahead of expenses by $7.6k for the year, but that’s a sizeable drop from the $19.5k budget surplus we had at the end of

July. It’s not unusual to see a further decline over the next 2-3 months, as pledge income remains soft and expenses rise with the activities and demands of the new church year. Cash available for operating expens-es at the end of August was $41k. Our monthly oper-ating expenses average about $60k. We will need to

see an increase in cash for September if we expect to conduct normal operations (pay our bills, make payroll. etc.). Overall pledges on the books also took a dip down to $531,019 at the end of August. This is an $8k drop from last month and $9k short of the 2018 budget goal of $540,000. While this is not uncommon at the end of the summer, it is not a trend we want to see in the coming months. A special thank you to all who helped with set-up and clean-up for the September 9 Ingathering Picnic, in spite of the rainy weather. It’s always heartwarming to see what can be accom-plished when people come together in the spirit of love and community.

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The interim is a time of transition and includes planning and change and is accompanied by uncertainty and anxiety. Since I have lost my magic wand that says This is THE Way, we shall settle for working together with lots of dialog and making sug-gestions and adjustments as we move forward together to be the congregation we want to be. Here is what has recently occurred and initial plans for mov-ing forward. On September 17 members of the Board, Nomi-nating Committee and Governance Team met with Keith Kron, UUA Director of Transitions, and Kate Walker, our UUA Transi-tion Coach. They provided information about the steps for a successful search for settled ministry. They stressed the most important first step is for us to determine what kind of minis-try will best serve our needs for the long-term. They also pre-sented the model that UU churches are using to select their search committees. It involves calling every member to collect the names of people trusted to represent the entire church including our commitment to the 8th Principle. The names of those most frequently identified are called and asked if they are willing to devote the time and energy for the next year to serve on our Search Committee. At the April 2019 Congrega-tional meeting, the members vote from the list of those willing

Telling the Congregation’s Story

November 2, 6-9 PM & November 3, 8:30 AM – 12:PM

This is an ALL-CHURCH invitation to brand new members and long-time members alike, to attend a Friday night – Satur-day morning reflection and sharing about UUCA’s past and present. This is a required task of all interim ministers and congregations; and the information gathered by your input will be used as part of your search for a new minister or minis-try team. This gathering will include both large, small and one-on-one conversations about the church. Please RSVP at Sign Up Genius by clicking here and indicate if having childcare pro-vided would ensure your attendance. You can also find out more about this event on the church website.

to serve. The four people who receive the most votes are on the Search Committee. The Board then selects three additional names from the list to balance the Committee. The Board is hosting a series of Middle Hour, After Hour, Evening and Saturday meetings and is providing information electronically and in print to share plans and to seek input from all about what is being done and what should be done. The first Middle Hour session was held on September 23 with about 30 participants. Another one is scheduled for October 14. November 2-3: An extremely important All Church Telling the Congregation’s Story workshop with Interim Minister Rev. Kathleen Rolenz and the Transitions Team is scheduled. This storytelling is essential work and will help us prepare our Search Packet. (see article Telling the Congregation’s Story below)

The work of the Governance Team is coming to a conclusion. They will give their final report to the Board the end of October and work with the Board to present revised Articles of Incorpo-ration and Bylaws to the Congregation during Middle Hour on November 18 and at the Congregational Meeting on December 2. During January and February the wording of the new docu-ments will be finalized for a vote during our April Congregation-al Meeting. The next Board meeting is Monday, October 8, at 6:45 PM.

Board of Trustees - Plans for Moving Forward by Heather Millar, Board President

Meet the Transitions Team By Rev. Kathleen Rolenz

The Transitions Team is a group that typically composed of members of the interim Search team and other members of the congregation who can provide wisdom, insight and feed-back to the interim minister. The Transitions Team's job is to provide information to the congregation about interim minis-try and to help the interim to understand the congregation's culture. The transitions team also evaluates the interim minis-ter against the goals established each year.

While this team does not provide anonymous feedback to the interim, they can also serve as a conversation partner with an-yone who wishes to talk about issues that have arisen in the course of the interim ministry.

UU Humanists Caravanning to Get Out the Vote By Cliff Andrew

Join the UU Humanists in October as we practice our UU Principles by caravanning to Harrisburg, PA for two weekend Voter Registration and Get Out the Vote Drives in the PA 10th Congressional District. Our UUA President announced that she will be traveling this fall to Florida and Ohio, two states where UUA is partnering with local efforts to advance ballot initiatives that expand voting and counter mass incarceration, click HERE for more information. In October, instead of our regular 2nd & 4th Sunday meetings, UU Humanists plan to stand up for democracy and our UU Principles by traveling to Pennsylvania, where efforts for voter registration and mobilization can not only advance our UU Principles but also make a real difference for the better. We will be meeting at UUCA Saturdays at 7:45 AM, de-parting at 8:00 AM carpooling to Harrisburg, PA, working on voter registration and a Get Out the Vote drive between 10 AM & 5 PM returning to UUCA by 7:45 PM either Saturday or Sunday. Please RSVP.

UU Humanists - Fall Freethought Film Festival Join us on the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of October for our Potluck Dinner (6 PM - Narthex) and Film Screening Discussion (6:30 PM - Sanctuary). UU Humanists will screen two award win-ning films (Rotten Tomatoes 96-97%). One a fascinating docu-mentary with a unique look into the daily dramas played out amongst the tiny residents of a French country meadow. The other a story of a 9 year old Iranian girl's coming of age amidst war, fascism and family tragedy.

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BBC 8th Principle Middle Hour Series By Linda Mundy

The BBC Committee is offering a series of Middle Hour sessions this fall to provide opportunities for members of our congrega-tion to practice and live UUCA’s resolution for the 8th Princi-ple: We covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

Please mark your calendar and join us:

October 7: Session 3 - White Privilege & Unconscious Bias

October 14: Session 4 - Race & Ethnicity in our Society

October 21: Session 5 - Racism as a System

October 28: Session 6 - Cycle of Oppression

November 4: Session 7 - Micro-aggressions

November 11: Session 8 - Tools for Being a White Ally: Ex-ploring Ways to Fight and Heal from Racism

Our goal is for every member of our congregation to complete this series. Contact: Don Patterson.

A.A. County IAF Sponsoring Committee Launch Thursday, October 4, 7:00 PM

First Christian Community Church

The Anne Arundel County IAF Sponsoring Committee is a strictly non-partisan organization of organizations made up of over 20 local faith communities and institutions working to-gether to build community power so that people's voices are represented and solutions presented... at the places where decisions are made. We build power by forming deep relation-ships within our organizations and our communities, never acting for anyone, but always with. If you are interested in understanding more about IAF, this event is a MUST!

Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ) By Melissa Merritt

The Annapolis and Anne Arundel County Chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ ) meets at our Church on the first Saturday of every month from 3:00-5:00 PM. The next meeting is scheduled for Saturday, October 6, 2018. The Fa-cebook event for this meeting is available here. Participating in SURJ 3A is a good way to practice the 8th Principle. Cur-rently SURJ is engaged with a coalition of groups who are working on keeping the light rail stations open, expanding public transportation, creating a regional public transit coali-tion, and making sure public transportation is equitable. The coalition is planning a rally on September 27 from 6-8 PM (location TBA). If you would like more information about SURJ please email surjannapolis@gmail.com.

UUCA Sanctuary Committee Update By Anita Ramundo

The UUCA Sanctuary Committee Comprised of members Patrick & Lisa Fleeharty, Stephanie Anderson, Anita Ramundo and Eric Machinist, have met regularly over the past nine months to address issues related to UUCA being equipped to create a sanctuary residence for an undocumented immi-grant facing imminent deportation. Physical assessments of space in both the Fahs House and the Church’s lower level have been completed. After researching this issue the com-mittee has collected details of how five other UU congrega-tions are addressing this challenge, hoping to learn from their experience and to better advise the UUCA Board and ministerial staff. Ultimately, a decision as to which facility plan is the most feasible and fiscally sound for the UUCA con-gregation will be made. In 2017 the UUCA congregation voted to become a sanc-tuary church. Since that time the sanctuary commit has built bridges in the immigrant community becoming directly in-volved with the Annapolis Immigration Justice Network (AIJN). In direct response to governmental anti-immigrant rheto-ric and harsh treatment of migrants, UUCA’s sanctuary com-mittee has individually and collectively provided emergency funds to families torn apart by ICE raids, provided transporta-tion for ICE check- in appointments , visitations to detention facilities, accompaniment to court appointments, legal con-sultations, medical appointments, translation assistance, or-ganized a diaper drive, prepared meals, supplied foods items, clothing, and garden tools, supplies and manual labor for a community garden. UUCA will continue to step forward building the world we desire to see. If there ever was a time to act on our core principles of the ‘inherent worth and dignity of all persons’, it is now. Can you share some of your time, talent or treasure with your immigrant neighbors? There are several avenues of oppor-tunity available: the UUCA sanctuary committee, AIJN, OHLA (Organization of Hispanic Latin Americans) and The Center of Help. Talk with any member of the committee about how you would like to participate.

A Sanctuary People The Arabs used to say, When a stranger appears at your door, feed him for three days before asking who he is, where he’s come from . . . That way, he’ll have strength enough to answer. Or, by then you’ll be such good friends you don’t care... Naomi Shihab Nye

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Music Department Update

Len Langrick and I are now Co-Music Directors now that my position includes more than our previously held awake ser-vices. The Choir is back in high gear! Rehearsals are every Wednesday at 6 PM. Please email Len Langrick or Nancy Som-ers for info. We are also offering two new opportunities to get involved musically. The Pop-up Choir: A choir open for any skill level and for those who want to sing just few times a year. No audition is required. Just show up on Pop-Up Choir Sundays throughout the year and sing. Pop-Up choir Sundays will be September 23, November 11, December 30, February 17, and April 28. Email Joshua Long to sign up. The UU Worship Band Team: A group of singers and musi-cians who like to sing or perform in a non-choral setting. The music will be more modern and feature guitars, drums, key-boards, bass, and vocals. Must have some experience with an instrument or singing. Worship Band dates are October 28, December 30, January 27, March 31, and May 12. Contact Joshua Long to sign up.

Help Make Beautiful Music Better by Paula Degen

Those who heard Brian Ganz at the piano in the September Arts in the Woods program heard a master work the keys of our sanctuary piano. You also heard Reverend Kathleen and Brian announce a campaign we launched this summer to raise funds for a concert piano. The coordinators of the Arts in the Woods classics series are leading the effort to replace our sanctuary piano with a concert-quality instrument, because it can make beautiful music sound even better.

For five years UUCA has attracted world-renowned perform-ers to our concert series. And UUCA was already recognized in music circles through the work of the late Betsy Jo Ange-branndt. When Betsy Jo passed earlier this year, she left a be-quest to UUCA. Her gift provides the seed money toward a piano worthy of the highest quality music for UUCA services and for all the auxiliary programs we offer.

The current sanctuary piano was acquired (used) more than 30 years ago. While it has served us well, it does not measure up to the quality expected by our concert performers. As Brian Ganz, who serves as artistic director for the concert series, re-cently noted: It is a decent church piano, but it is emphatically not a concert instrument. We can do better. Please help us meet our goal of $28,000 to acquire a concert-quality piano as a fitting tribute to Betsy Jo and all the musicians who enrich our UUCA experience. Submit checks or pledges for tax-deductible contributions to UUCA and note Angebranndt Me-morial Fund in the memo line. Thank you for helping make beautiful music together.

Thich Nhat Hanh's Mindfulness Trainings By Phyllis Culham

Saturday, October 20 - UUCA Sanctuary

Registration 9:15 AM, Event 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM Interested in Buddhist ethics? Attracted to a retreat atmos-phere of meditation in Noble Silence interspersed with Dhar-ma discussion? Considering whether to participate in a Trans-mission and Refuge Ceremony at the Mindfulness Practice Center of Fairfax (MPCF) at the UU Congregation of Fairfax on Sat. Jan. 2, 2019? (This Day of Study in Annapolis enables those who complete the Day and subsequent writing practices to apply for the Ceremony in Fairfax.) Activities will include seated meditation, reading of the Five Mindfulness Trainings, journaling, Dharma discussion, Mindful Eating and Walking. Our Dharma Teacher for the Day is Barbra Esher, ordained in Thich Nhat Hanh’s Zen Order of Interbeing (the lineage of the MPCF) and an internationally certified trainer in Non-Violent Communication. Barbra is also the owner of Baltimore Shiatsu & Acupuncture Studio. The recommended donation for the Day is $50-$70 ($20 student or underemployed.) No one turned away for inability to pay; just talk to us. Sorry, we cannot accept debit or credit cards. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a journal, writing implement, and a vegetarian dish to share. For questions/registration: e-mail mpg@uuannapolis.org. Try to register in advance so we know how big to make the sitting circle. No funds need accompany registration. We’ll col-lect donations on the day of the event. Register, leave mes-sages, & ask questions on the Facebook event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/498992343883613/

Emma's Revolution Benefit Concert

Emma's Revolution is the dynamic, award-winning activist duo of Pat Humphries & Sandy O, whose songs have been sung for the Dalai Lama, praised by Pete Seeger, and covered by Holly Near. With beautiful harmonies and genre-defying eclecticism, Emma’s Revolution delivers the energy and strength of their convictions, in an uprising of truth and hope for these tumultu-ous times. Tickets may be purchased at the UULM-MD table in the Nar-thex after Sunday services or online at www.uulmmd.org. Tickets Pricing & Levels: $25 in advance, $30 at the door $18 Student/low income $50 Sponsor = Admission plus pre-concert reception with

Artists at 6:30 PM $100 Benefactor = Admission and pre-concert reception

with Artists at 6:30PM, preferred seating and $50 dona-tion to UULM-MD

For information, email info@uulmmd.org, or call 410-266-8044, ext. 111.

Music Matters by Joshua Long, Co-Music Director

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Events & Happenings at UUCA

African Diaspora Identity Group: A relational group of adults that meet monthly to share experiences, perspectives, and challenges particular to individuals of African descent. Newcomers welcome. Contact: LE Gomez; le_for3@yahoo.com.

Amnesty International: The Annapolis Chapter of Amnesty Interna-tional meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month at 1PM in the Reeb Room of the Fahs House. All are invited, especially members of the UUCA congregation who believe that one person can make a differ-ence. Come check us out.

Beacon Program: Designed for new members to be partnered with a current UUCA member (Beacon). A Beacon will follow up with new members for the first year, offering support, and notifying of events.

Contact : Ellen Gaston; ekgaston@sbcglobal.net

Coming to the Table: meets on the 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the sanctuary. Dissolving racism with understanding through conversation. Contact: Jane Carrigan; janecarrigan54@gmail.com.

Drum Circle: A spiritual and meditative practice group open to all levels, no experience necessary. Bring a drum if you have one or use one of the group’s drums. Meets on 2nd Mondays and 4th Tuesdays from 7:30—9 PM. Contact: Kate Holmes; k3holmes@gmail.com

Fiber Arts Fellowship: needle crafters who meet on the second Thursday and fourth Sunday in the Young room. [Summer sessions vary] Contact: Ginger Parsons; ginparsons@aol.com

Full Circle: meets monthly at 7:30 PM on the Friday night closest to the full moon. An experiential earth-based celebration open to all women over age 18. Contact Keely Longo; klongo@uuannapolis.org

Gallery at 333: The Gallery at 333 is open Mon.-Thurs. from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Contact Debbie Boudra; dancindebart@comcast.net.

Introduction to Mindfulness and Meditation: Beginner-friendly ses-sion every Sunday at 8:30 AM in the Emerson Room. For those who want to learn the basics of meditation and those who just want an-other opportunity to practice with a group.

Contact Phyllis Culham; mpg@uuannapolis.org.

“Inquirers” Series - Classes for Newcomers: A program to educate and integrate newcomers and to serve as a refresher for long-timers. The series is 8 one-hour classes led by ministers, staff and church members during Middle Hour or after church service in the summer months. Contact: Josh Long; jlong@uuannapolis.org

Light House Shelter Meals: UUCA members and friends prepare and serve dinner to shelter residents on the second Saturday of the

month. If you are interested in helping with meals for the Shelter, contact Rob Malone; rmalone68@gmail.com.

Mindfulness Practice Group: meets every Thursday in the sanctuary at 7:00 PM for meditation and dharma discussion.

Contact: Phyllis Culham; mpg@uuannapolis.org.

Outdoor Club: Holds monthly outdoor activities and outings for nature observation, companionship, spiritual sharing, and exercise.

Contact: Eloise Hoyt; eloisehoyt@verizon.net

The Tuesday Noon Lunch Bunch: Meets weekly mid-September -May in the narthex. Bring your lunch to eat during the half-hour social time, watch episodes of CBS Religion & Culture News as well as local & UU material suggested by the lunchers. Discussion fol-lows. Contact: Bob Ertman; robertertman@msn.com.

UUCA Choir: with director Len Langrick; rehearses September-May every Wednesday at 7:00 PM. Provides relevant music twice a month for Sunday services. New members always welcome.

Contact: Len Langrick; llangrick@uuannapolis.org

UU Legislative Ministry of MD (UULM-MD): UULM-MD is a statewide advocacy network comprised of individual members and affiliated UU congregations. UULM-MD provides a voice in legislative action for UU values, principles and traditions. UUCA provides leadership, resources and support to UULM-MD. Contact: Margery Knight;

margeryknight@gmail.com or call 410-266-8044, ext. 111.

UU Humanists: Naturalism-Science-Reason-Wonder-Compassion-Community-Respect. Book discussions and film viewings. Meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month; 6:00 PM potluck and 7:00 PM dis-cussion; in the narthex.

Contact Cliff Andrew at 410-404-7170 or neurol@jhmi.edu.

UU Theists: A group of people interested in a UU perspective of theism. Meets the second Sunday of the month before the first ser-vice. Contact: John Fischer; jwlfischer@gmail.com.

Women in Transition: A covenant group of women meeting to sup-port each other with change and its adjustments and to build affilia-tions with UUCA members and community.

Contact: Sara Moulton; saramoulton33@gmail.com

Young Adult Group: Ministry that is focused on the spiritual for-mation and well-being of people ranging from ages 18-35. This group meets once a month at the church and does particular social events and social justice works throughout the year.

Contact: Devan Costello-Mays ; dcostellomays@gmail.com

Share the Plate this Fall October - Center for Help/OHLA November - Anne Arundel Conflict Resolution Center December - Charting Careers Program

Over the Edge in Wonder continued from page 3

By Leika Lewis-Cornwell

will be focus areas throughout my internship.

This doesn’t mean I won’t attend the IAF launch this year because social justice is next year’s focus. I’ll be there with bells on! Similarly, next year I’ll continue to participate in worship planning. However, as I work with the ministers and intern committee to prioritize my focus areas, these are the guidelines we’ll use. As a part time intern, I value your understanding as I sometimes say “not right now” to one thing so I can “yes” to something else, and I look forward to exploring many new yeses with you this year and next!

Meet the Transitions Team continued from page 4

By Rev. Kathleen Rolenz

We are currently planning an all church program-- "Telling the Congregation's Story on November 2 & 3, which is also part of the requirement for exploring the Interim time. See the arti-cle describing this event in Highlights. Members of the team include Jamie Harms, Linda Rhoads, Bob Davis, Ken Apfel and Dave Burman. Thanks!!

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PROFESSIONAL, PROGRAM, AND CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Kathleen Rolenz Interim Senior Minister krolenz@uuannapolis.org

Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. Associate Minister jcrestwell@uuannapolis.org

Leika Lewis-Cornwell Intern Minister llewiscornwell@uuannapolis.org

Joshua Long Co-Music Director jlong@uuannapolis.org

Membership Coordinator membership@uuannapolis.org

Susan Eckert Business Administrator seckert@uuannapolis.org

Maurita Williams Administrative Assistant mwilliams@uuannapolis.org

Dayna Edwards RE Consultant dedwards@uuannapolis.org

Keely Longo DRE - Children klongo@uuannapolis.org

Julie Burman DRE - Youth jburman@uuannapolis.org

Laura Schrank Youth Coordinator lschrank@uuannapolis.org

Len Langrick Co-Music Director/Choir llangrick@uuannapolis.org

Sara Jones Accompanist

Diane Bria-Wharton Accountant treasurer@uuannapolis.org

Heather Millar President

Craig Beyler Vice President

Caryn Jackson Secretary board@uuannapolis.org

Kari Alperovitz-Bichell Finance Officer

Stan Haavik Trustee

L.E. Gomez Trustee

Dianne Moreau Trustee

Rob Malone Nominating Committee Chair

Rev. Kathleen Rolenz Interim Senior Minister, Ex Officio

Church Office Hours:

Monday –Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Closed Saturday and Sunday

Phone: 410-266-8044 www.uuannapolis.org

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