luuf newsletter sept 2014

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LUUF LAY MI NISTERS

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m Sustman [email protected]

LUUF BOARD

President: Kathy Fishbeck

V. President: Kath Edwards

reasurer: Joel Marquardt

ecretary: Sandy Bast

Members at Large:

Dick Urban

Steve Abler

Jim Everett

SEPTEMBER 2014

NEWSLETTER

Sept em b er 7Crossing the Water

A Homecoming Service for theNew Church Year

February Sky (Susan Urban & Phil Cooper)

As we come together to begin the new churchyear, we will celebrate the unique rewards andchallenges of being a lay ledUnitarian Universalist community. We will en-ergize and renew our vision of that community

through the traditional UU Water Commun-ion. Please bring to the service a smallamount of water from your summer travels or from a place that is special to you (symbolicwater from your own kitchen sink will do aswell).

SEPT EM BER 17Cultivating a Philosophy

of Abundance

Scott Prinster One of the most prominentthemes in our countrys political debates, newsreports, and advertising messages is the anxi-ety that there wont be enough to go around --enough money, enough time, enough freedom,and so on. Just how realistic is this persistentfear, and how can we rise above its influenceover our lives? Is life really a zero-sum game,where everything I gain must be someoneelses loss? Well explore together the sourcesof spiritual plenty and how we can reclaim asense of abundance in our lives.

The Rev. Scott Prinster is currently writing hisdissertation at the University of Wisconsin onthe historical relationship between religion and

science in the United States. He has servedcongregations in southwest Michigan and inMadison, as well as teaching English for twoyears at the Unitarian seminary in Transylva-nia. Before attending seminary, his back-ground was in physics, and he worked as aNASA contractor for the space program. He isconstantly trying to make time to play old-timeand bluegrass music on his fiddle and banjo.

SEPTEMBER 21Faith Encounters the Ecological Crisis

Margaret Swedish What is the spirituameaning of the ecological crisis that now fac-es our precious Earth? What does it revealabout us? What does it ask of us, and are weup to the challenge?

Swedish was born in Milwaukee, but she straveled considerably since then, includingextended time in Central America where theecological issues were very evident. It in-creased her awareness of the global aspectsof the ecological crisis. Her book, Livingyond the End of the World: A Spir itual i ty of Hope , gave birth to her project, Spiritality and Ecological Hope.

SEPTEMBER 28Leading the Life of an Activist: The

Challenges and the Joys

Judy Goldsmith Judy is a speaker weenjoy year after year. This time she will talk

about being an activist and how that activismaffected and changed her own life over theyears.

Judy was national president of the NationalWomen s Organization as well as being aneducator in the University of Wisconsin sys-tem and Campus Dean/CEO of UW-Fond duLac. She s also a current member of theFond du Lac County Board.

September Collection for Painting Pathways
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LUUF NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2014

LAKESHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST (LUUF) LAY MINISTRY

Theologically, LUUF Lay Ministers are as diverse as Unitarian Universalist among our Lay Ministry you will find a variety of spiritual perspectives and beliefs about the sacred.

LUUF Lay Minsters are committed to serving all Fellowship members and friends, with the utmost of compas-sion and discretion. If youre in need of a good listener, connection, support and/or resources inside, or out-side our Fellowship, in times of illness, or another of lifes challenges, or to officiate at dedications, weddings,or funerals, please dont hesitate to contact any of the following LUUF Lay Ministers:

Linda Hunter [email protected] or Jim Sustman [email protected]

This year we will continue to supportour four service organizations TREP,Hope House, Painting Pathways, and theDomestic Violence Center with both ourfinancial and hands on support.

Thanks to the great efforts of Ron Kossik,his family, and volunteers from the Fel-lowship, the UU garden at the communi-ty garden has and will continue to do-nate a significant amount of produce to

TREP. Keep posted for a few more op-portunities to help with the harvest of additional produce.

Thanks also to all those who havehelped with service leading, greetingvisitors, preparing coffee, cleaning, andyard work throughout the summer. Theefforts of so many of you kept every-thing running smoothly.

A couple of exciting news items for thefall include the painting of the outside of the building in September by ElliottPainting from Whitelaw and the Fellow-ship being featured as one of the histor-

ic properties in the Manitowoc CountyHistorical Societys History Lives Hereschedule for Saturday, October 11 th.

Volunteers from the HistoricalSociety are researching the histo-ry of our property and will bepresent during the tour to sharethat research with visitors. Fel-lowship members and friends willhave the opportunity to assist inthat event and in the sprucingup of the building before thetour.

LUUF Board meetings will be heldthis fall on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30pm followingchoir practice. Please feel free tosuggest any issues that you wouldlike to have discussed at boardmeetings. The minutes of all of the board meetings are posted inthe library for anyone to read.

I hope all of you had a relaxingand invigorating summer. It willbe great to gather again on Sep-tember 7 th.

Kathie

SUMMER COLLECTION June Painting Pathways $234

July TREP $264August DVC $300

SeptemberBoard Meeting - Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00pm. Please let a member of the boardknow if there is/are any issue(s) you would like us to consider and know that you are welcome to attendany of the meetings.

Welcome Back!

After an exciting summer of wonderfulSunday Services and many fun activi-ties, were about to begin the sixthyear at our Park Street location. Wewill begin the year with our annualWater Ceremony on September 7 th.Since Gail Slaughter is headed to Ja-pan, this years Water Ceremony willbe led Susan Urban and Phil Cooper among our favorite outside musicgroups. Be sure to bring water fromone or more of your summer activitiesto mingle with the water of others.

The Service Planning and the AdultActivities committees have been meet-ing throughout the summer and havearranged for an interesting group of services and activities for the fall sea-son. Evie Sustman has again agreed tolead our Religious Education programand will be assisted throughout theyear by Jill Finnel and Max Alexander.Please check elsewhere in the news-letter for information on RE and adultactivities.


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Sum m er Ser vi ce L eaders, Sum m er Servi ce Present ers and

M ari on & Joel M arquardt

For another wonderf ul LU U F Sum m er Serv ice and sum m er pool part y


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The day-to-day life of our fellowship is the glue that holds our spiritual community together.Unitarian Universalism approaches the more "secular" aspects of fellowship life with thesame religious intent as its worship. Our religious education classes, adult activitiesgroups, community volunteerism and building facilities committeesare essential aspects of our spiritual work. We believe it is our deeds, not our creeds, which are most important.

Every day we have people helping the Fellowship in ways thatallow our community to thrive. Whether you are a board member,on a committee, you make coffee, do dishes, vacuum, shovelsnow, rack leaves, plan a garden, help coordinate a service or you

do one of the other countless tasks, the time and talents you share is incredibly important for our Fellowship community. Please know you are immensely appreciated .

THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED OVER THESUMMER, KEEPING LUUF IN TIP TOP SHAPE!

The Religious EducaonCommiee

Evie Sustman, Chr.Max AlexanderZoe AlexanderCarol WerginSandy Bast

CHILDRENS RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONAll children from the ages of 5 to 10 are invited to parc i pat e in thi scoming falls Childrens Sunday Sessions Building Character withTrue Stories and In Our Hands a Unitarian Universalist peace andsocial jusce program.

The childrens sessions will be offered during the adult Sunday servicebeginning Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014 and will run through Sunday, Nov.16, 2014.

We are once again grateful for Evie Sustman and her assistant, MaxAlexander who have agreed to lead this fall program. In addion, JillFinnel will provide babysin g ser vi ce each Sunday for al l lile ones

FA C I L I T I E SC O M M I T T E E

Ron Kossik (Chair)

Tom Clark

Kathy Fishback

Jim Rabata

Dick Urban

LUUFS ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP The Adult Activities Committee has tossed around the idea of a discussion series on "Health and Wellness" butwe're not sure if it would be of interest to our Fellowship. We would want to look at the physical, spiritual, cogni-tive/brain, spiritual, social/ relationship, and community service components of wellness, and need enough peo-ple who are willing to pick a topic, gather pertinent reading materials for the group, participate in discussionand possibly moderate. Key is, of course, that wellness is an inherent part of helping us live our Seven Princi-ples and vice versa.

In our previous discussion series we've met at the Fellowship 1-2 times per month, and have the option of meet-ing daytime or evenings, participants' choice.

Please let us know what you think. Catch committee members at Sunday Service (Jean B., Beth B., Cathy E.,Kathie F., Jennifer & Jim H., Judy R., Suzanne R.)

Other ideas for a discussion series are welcome as well.

Contact Judy Rollins at: [email protected]

Watch for TED TALKS discussion coming soon!



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Sunday Evening Meditation6pm

Thursday Morning ZenSitting

9am

The goal of meditation is to bring innerpeace within oneself and the world in a

positive and spiritual way.

Come play with us!September 10th

LUUF Kitchen

Game Night on Wednesday, September, 10th6:30. Join us for fun, food and friendly competi-tion. Assorted board games are available, orbring your favorite game, teach others, or learna new game. GREAT Snacks provided.

ADULT ACTIVITIESC O M M I T T E E

Jean Biegun, (Chair)

Beth Barfield

Cathy Edwards

Judy Rollin

Jennifer Hollahan

LETS GET CREATIVE - CHOCOLATE MINT BOMBAYLets Get Creative is heading to the kitchen again!

If you enjoyed Suzanne Rolfs entertaining summer presentation on her Tea Room escapades,you re going to love learning how to make her signature Chocolate Mint Bombay at this Sept Lets

Get Creative cooking demonstration.

Suzanne will be demonstrating how to makes this signature dish from her Tea Room menu.No doubt Suzanne will bring the same humor and charm to her demonstration.Your taste-buds and your funny bone are going to appreciate your participation in this

Lets Get Creative cooking class.

Saturday, September 20th

10-12. Location to be determinedLet Suzanne know if you ll be joining her in the kitchen.

Morning Zen IntensiveSeptember 27th8:00am12:00

LUUF Three 30 minute Sitting Periods

Wear comfortable ClothingBring a non-meat dish

to pass for lunch

Everyone is Welcomee m a i l ka r i [email protected] t i f you pl an to a t tend


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We re seeking a couple more HOSTS for the Fellow-ships CIRCLE SUPPERS in October/early Novem-

ber! We d like to hold three, on different Saturdayevenings. These suppers are simple and fun - a pot-luck at a hosts home, or a gathering at a restaurant -and they are a great way to get to know Fellowshipfriends. For the potluck dinners, participants coordi-nate with their host what to bring. For the restaurantdinner, participants pay for their own meals. A CircleSupper has a maximum group size (not more than 8)to contribute to good conversation over a shared meal.

One couple has volunteered to host a Circle Supper intheir home on Saturday, November 1 st. We are look-ing for two more hosts and dates. Please let Cathy

Edwards know if you want to be a host. ContactCathy after service on Sunday, or email her at:[email protected]

When we have hosts and dates, sign -up sheets for each Circle Supper will be posted in the vestibule of the Fellowship at will be included in future newslet-ters.

Friendly Fellowship around Good

Food!Host a Circle Supper!

Our Fall Discussion Group will be basedon the UUA Common Read for 2014

Reclaiming Prophetic WitnessLiberal Religion in the Public Square

Author Paul Rasor asserts that conservativeChristianity is not the only valid religiousvoice in contemporary social policy, and thatwe have a role in the ethical debate.

In this clarion call to action, leading UnitarianUniversalist Theologian Paul Rasor dispels themyth that conservative Christianity is the onlyvalid religious voice in the in the national de-

bate on social policy. Showing that religiousliberals are more numerous than many realize,he calls on them to embrace their propheticheritage and bring their religious convictionsto bear on the issues of our times. ReclaimingProphetic Witness will lift your spirit, whileinspiring you to lift your voice and reclaim a

place in the public square.

Books will be ordered through the UUA aboutmid -September with plans to meet for threedaytime sessions, tentatively October 14th and28th, and November 11th.

We can schedule an evening session for those

unable to participate during the day if there isenough interest.

Sign up in the coat room to order books(Theyre also available as e - books throughAmazon Kindle and Google Play) and indicateyour interest in day or evening meet times.
mailto:[email protected]:[email protected]


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Green Living On Behalf of the Earth

GLOBE

WI L D ONE S Native Plants, Natural L andscapes

HISTORY In 1977, a natural -landscaping workshop was held in Milwaukee, led by Lorrie Otto , a Wisconsin native and life -long naturalist,teacher, crusader and future founding board member of the Wisconsin Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. The nine peoplethat attended that workshop became intensely interested in the new concept of landscaping with native plants. The enthusiasm of these people blossomed into an organization that eventually became known as Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes.

LOCATIONS

There are two Chapters in our part of the state. For other Wisconsin Chapter locations, check out the wildones.org website. Thetwo near us are:

foxvalleyarea.wildones.org -- APPLETON General Information (920) 730 -3986wildonesgreenbay.blogspot.com --GREEN BAY Bill Krouse, President (920) 621 -6222

Chapter meetings usually consist of scheduled speakers or activities such as yard tours. Business meetings are held by theBoard of Directors.

THE WIL D CENTER

Wild Ones Headquarters, Neenah, WI 920/730 -3986wildones.org/eco/center

The Wild Ones Institute for Learning and Development (W I L D) is located on 16 acres in Neenah. The name was chosenthrough their hope that over the years many people will visit The Center to learn the importance and "how tos" of sustainablelandscaping. Another function the Headquarters serves is to continue development and expansion of their national educationefforts.

The Center was opened to the public in January 2009. Grounds are accessible to visitors at all times, and the facility is staffedduring the hours of 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. The property is also available to rent for meetings or other eventssuch as weddings. Besides helping Wild Ones to fulfill its environmental education mission, other functions conducive tolearning and development include aspects related specifically to the preservation of the WILD Center site. Guckenberg -SturmMarsh is the last functioning marsh along the Fox River waterway, which is part of the Great Lakes watershed. The 16 acres of upland, riparian woodland and marsh along the Fox River which Wild Ones owns not only showcases demonstration areas of

natural landscaping and formal gardens for all ecotypes, but also preserves this very vital marsh and riparian woodland. Theentire site is protected by conservation easement, so it will remain protected into perpetuity.

WILD Center management and staff like to think of the facility as a living laboratory, to be used by Wild Ones members,friends, and visitors alike to learn about the benefits of using native plants and natural landscaping. Further it is hoped that thisinformation would be used toward developing their own sustainable landscaping, all the while preserving the Marsh and riparianwoodland to the Great Lakes watershed.



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Two of the current programs offered to members and sponsored by WildOnes are

BUTTERFLY GARDEN RECOGNITION PROGRAMPLANT RESCUE

Check the website or call the Center for details.

SOME OF THE GOALS WHICH HAVE BEEN ATTAINED BY WILD CENTER:

Established a permanent Wild Ones headquarters which provides a tangible presence on a national levelShowcases demonstration gardens using native plants and natural landscapingPromotes environmental awareness in the communityHelps protect the Fox River and the Great Lakes Watershed through rain gardens, prairie development, removal/monitoringof invasive species, and promoting general natural landscapingServes as a model for sustainable landscaping and restored habitat

PROJECTS IN PROGRESS INCLUDE:

Provide environmental science opportunities and a research sitePreserve and restore a portion of the West Shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

First Thursdays at the WILD Center: Beginning each spring in April, and continuing through November, Wild Ones invites youto help them keep the headquarters looking its best in an effort to put their best foot forward to the world something to show off to non -native landscapers and something of which native landscapers can be proud. With that in mind, volunteers are encour-aged to stop by on the first Thursday of the month and bring along your tools, weed - pulling gloves, and sturdy shoes. Plan to roll up your sleeves to keep the Center looking inviting for humans as well as wildlife.

If interested in the pot luck meal that follows the workday, they ask that you please bring a dish to pass . Bat Population Monitoring -- The WILD Center is part of an effort in the Fox Valley to develop a baseline population for local bat species. Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring sessions using acoustical electronic equipment. No bats will be han-dled for this effort. Monitoring sessions are led by a trained project intern and will occur weekly starting at sunset and lastingapproximately 1.5 hours (day to be determined). Volunteers will receive training during their first monitoring session. Volun-

teer every week or occasionally as your time allows.

Please note: The WILD Center website is in the process of being updated; for details and further information regardingquestions or any volunteer opportunities, contact the Center at (920) 730 -3986.

WHY NATURAL LAN DSCAPING?

Restoration and establishment of native plant communities: preserves biodiversity,helps our wildlife by providing pollination opportunities, food, and shelter,and, as best said by Lorrie Otto: If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets, or forests, or combinationsof these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar.

Authors Notes: I hope youve enjoyed this article which I have sent out to our congregation to illustrate just one of the ways we can work in harmony with na-ture for the good of all.

I would also like to thank Donna Vanbuecken, Executive Director of the WILD Center, for taking the time to assist me in writing this article.

Judi Northen, GLOBE Envir onment Committee



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You re invited to Artists On The Road, a Group Exhibition atthe Miller Art Museum, 104 So. 4th St.,Sturgeon Bay, WI which

is on view now thru September 16th and will feature artworks fromartists inspired by new horizons away from home.

Artist and fellow UU, Bonnita Budysz will be presenting a muse-um talk From Trip To Treasure on Thursday,September 11th at 10:30 a.m. She will share artisticadventures from her travels, in particular showcasing the paint-

ings from California andIreland (pic attached) that she chose for inclusion in this exhibit.

If interested a small LUUF group will be traveling together to Sturgeon Bay, meeting at Kim Ev-erett s home in Mishicot and at the Fellowship. We ll dine at Bluefront Caf in

Sturgeon Bay afterwards and return late afternoon.If interested in joining the group outingContact Jean Biegun at: [email protected]


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Mandalas

The Fellowship is invited to view artwork bySusan Phillips which will be on display at herstudio on Sat. & Sun., Sept. 6 & 7 from 1-4.

She designs and paints original andcolorful Mandalas.

A reception will be held on Sat., Sept 6Her studio is located at 2402 Franklin Street(the old Plant 3 building) on the 2nd floor.

ALL ARE WELCOME

Susan Phillips will be teaching a Tai Chi classthrough UWM this Fall starting Sept 24th on

Wednesdays at 6-7 p.m.If interested contact

Suzanne Lawrence at:suzanne. [email protected] or

call her at 920-683-4702.


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Check out Hope Houses NEW Amazon.com wish list!!!! Just go to Amazon.com,login to your account and do a wish list search for Hope House of Manitowoc County

On the wish list you will find a list of items that Hope House can always use as well as those unique itemsthat pop up that we might need on a one-time basis. You can order the items from our wish list under

our account and they can be shipped directly to Hope House. An easy, no-fuss way to give!

Thank you to Hope House volunteers in AugustSandy Bast, Jim & Evie Sustman, Kim & Jim Everett,Carolyn Rabata, Cecilia Held, and Mary Jane Lukes

Mark your calendar - next Hope House volunteer week is Sept 7- Sept 14thand volunteers are still needed.

Contact Evie Sustman or Nancy Slatterly if you can help out.

The next volunteer training date will be at St. Thomas the Apostle in Newtonon Sat Sept 6th from 9 30- 11 am. Contact Heather at 920-686-1436 or at

[email protected] , if youd like to participate in the training.


VOLUNTEERS ARE NEED FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES

Contact Jim Sustman if youre available for volunteer opportunities at TREPVolunteers are always need.

Two Rivers M ishi cot Ecumeni cal Pantry Celebrati ng 27 years of service to the Mishicot and Two Ri vers area

OUT REAC H & SOC I AL JUSTI C E C OM MI TTEE

Jim Sustman (Chair), Nancy Horvath, Jennifer Hollahan, Patty Marquardt, John Thompson


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Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship620 Park StreetManitowoc, Wisconsin 54220

L A K E S H O R E U N I T A R I A N U N I V E R S A L I S T M I S S I O N

As a welcoming and accepting, diverse and inquiring spiritual fellowship,

We unite to create a community which stimulates a free exchange andExploration of ideas, foster spiritual and intellectual growth, and

serves as a base for active outreach to benefit the world around us.

AS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS, WE AFFIRM AND PROMOTE THESE PRINCIPLES

The inherent worth and dignity of every person

Justice, equality and compassion in human relationships

Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations

A free and responsible search for truth and meaning

The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process

The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all

Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part

PEACE TO ALL

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