BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//198.23.50.94//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.26.9// CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-FROM-URL:https://berrienuu.org X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Detroit BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Detroit BEGIN:STANDARD DTSTART:20231105T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20241103T020000 TZNAME:EST END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20240310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20250309T020000 TZNAME:EDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:6alq13jsqrt1hfct8ap02gs5lk@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220514 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220515 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:PLEDGE/CABARET URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/pledge-cabaret/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21272@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230317 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230318 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:HEBREW WISDOM March 17 RESCHEDULED URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/hebrew-wisdom-march-17-rescheduled/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21387@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Barbara Peeples (BUUF: Leanne Thomas)\; 407-488-4057 Leanne DESCRIPTION:
Set-up: 9:00am
\nEvent: in the evening
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230402 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Delta Sigma Beta Induction Ceremony URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/delta-sigma-beta-induction-ceremony/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21351@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230604 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230605 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Annual Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-annual-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13721@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:For this week’s mindfuln ess workshop\, we will be adding to our wheel of the year and celebrating Spring Equinox. The Wheel of the Year is an ancient method whereby Northe rn agrarian societies marked the turning of the seasons. You will need: Cu rrent Wheel of the Year or if not yet created: paper or primed canvas/boar d. Other craft materials like: paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils . No artistic skills required!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps:
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M eeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: “Wheel of the Year – Spring Equinox” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-wheel-of-the-year-spri ng-equinox/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/MW.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/MW.png?fit=410%2C327&ssl=1 \;410\;327\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/03/MW.png?fit=564%2C450&ssl=1\;564\;450\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13674@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This month our Racial Justice Book Reading is The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. We will be joining Neighbors Organizing Against Racism (N.O.A.R.) for communi ty book discussions. There will be discussions on Saturdays in March @ 4pm . You can watch\, listen & join in the discussion through written comments on NOAR’s Facebook Live. Look for Neighbors Organizing Against Racism on Facebook.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210320T170000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;COUNT=3;BYDAY=SA;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Community Book Read: “The Color of Law” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-community-book-read-the-colo r-of-law-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/Color-of-Law.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;h ttps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Color-of-Law.jpg ?fit=232%2C344&ssl=1\;232\;344\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13725@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:< p>This Sunday\, March 21st\, is the Spring Equinox and the official start of spring! Terra Rasmussen will deliver a sermon entitled: “Renewing Balan ce: Finding Harmony in Polarity.” A special Story for All Ages\, written b y Nan Lundeen\, will feature artwork by Katharine Lion and animation by Ni co Rojas. There will also be a special reading my Lia McCoskey and several new and uplifting hymns by various musicians. Lisa Fuller\, Lia McCoskey and Terra Rasmussen will be our service leaders and also our chalice light ers. RE children Lois and Zelda will share the opening words.\nJoin us on Zoom and help celebrate the return of spring!
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and w ould like to attend\, please email Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org or call her at 269-612-8886 for Zoom information.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210321T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210321T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Spring Equinox” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-spring-equinox/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/pexels-pixabay-162164-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;1 50\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/ pexels-pixabay-162164-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\; https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-pixabay- 162164-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C681&ssl=1\;1024\;681\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp. com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/pexels-pixabay-162164-scaled. jpg?fit=2560%2C1702&ssl=1\;2560\;1702\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5bftfr77cl101o59dg69k9rqbs@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210321T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210321T123000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Detroit:20180603T120000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Circle Talk URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/circle-talk-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13723@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:socialwitness@uua.org DESCRIPTION:While many of us ce lebrate the promise of a new administration in the White House\, things we care about — advocating for racial justice\, countering white supremacy\, protecting our democratic freedoms — are still at risk. Inspired to grow more connections for collective social witness action for a wide range of values at risk\, the Commission on Social Witness invites all UUs to Witne ss\, Connect\, Act! A social witness convening to share and connect UUs fo r inspiration and ideas.
\nThe spring Convening will take place Wedn esday\, March 24\, 7-9 pm ET/4-6 pm PT to bring together leaders from arou nd the country to share updates on actions\, including leaders of both Act ions of Immediate Witness (below)\, UU the Vote\, and more. All will have the opportunity to connect and share ideas and inspiration related to rece nt action statements. Commissioners will also review how to make new state ments at GA 2021\, and provide an opportunity to connect in advance of GA.
\n\n\nFor questio ns\, email socialwitness@uua.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Witness\, Connect\, Act! – A social witness convening URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/witness-connect-act-a-social-witness-conven ing/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/Witness.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Witness.png?fit=410%2 C343&ssl=1\;410\;343\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/03/Witness.png?fit=584%2C488&ssl=1\;584\;488\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13754@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Create a si mple book to fill with mindful reminders. You will need: printer paper or easily folded paper\, pencil and any crafty materials of your choosing lik e colored pencils or markers.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting p>\n
https://zoom.us/j/ 98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
\nMeeting ID: 9 87 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210327T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: Mini-Mindful Book URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-mini-mindful-book/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/PastedGraphic-4.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PastedGraphic -4.png?fit=325%2C410&ssl=1\;325\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienu u.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/PastedGraphic-4.png?fit=328%2C414&ssl=1\; 328\;414\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13749@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:On March 28th we will begin our 1st challenge – the Environmental Challenge. Before that ti me be sure to make some plans for your town. See image below:
\n\nFor more information: dre@berrienuu.org
\nLink will be made available with Sund ay Service Link
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210328T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210328T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:RE kids: Builder’s Challenge-Environmental Challenge URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/re-kids-builders-challenge-environmental-ch allenge/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/Builder-3.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Builder-3.jpg?fit=4 10%2C280&ssl=1\;410\;280\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/03/Builder-3.jpg?fit=680%2C464&ssl=1\;680\;464\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13683@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:There will be a Social Justice Committee Meeting at 7:00pm o n Wednesday\, March 31st. The primary items on the agenda are social justi ce Sunday service readings and days of observance\, as well as recommendat ions for which social justice organizations to support during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3Z0NWQxTTVMR29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09<
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Meeting ID: 891 071 0930
\nPasscode: 429698
BUUFers prepare and serve lunch at the Benton Harbor Soup Ki tchen.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210403T130000 EXDATE;TZID=America/Detroit:20200801T090000 LOCATION:233 Michigan St\, Benton Harbor\, MI 49022\, USA RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;INTERVAL=2;BYDAY=1SA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BH Soup Kitchen URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/bh-soup-kitchen-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6171@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Berrien U U Fellowship serves lunch at the Benton Harb or Soup Kitchen the first Saturday of every even-numbered month (Febru ary\, April\, June\, August\, October and December). Berrien UU volunteers prepare the meal\, greet guests and help clean up the kitchen. This is a terrific opportunity to serve the greater community\, support our Social J ustice mission and enjoy the company of fellow BUUFers and guests at the k itchen. Rev. Jim McConnell generously leads the group in planning the meal and dessert and he will gladly find a role for all volunteers\, whether t hey’ve helped dozens of times or this is their first time. Please consider coming to the Soup Kitchen to help\, even if it’s only for an hour or two .
\nThe Soup Kitchen is located at 233 Michigan Street in Benton Har bor.
\n\n\np> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210403T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210403T130000 LOCATION:Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen @ 233 Michigan Street\, Benton Harbor\, MI 49022 RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;INTERVAL=2;BYDAY=1SA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prepare and Serve Lunch at Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/prepare-and-serve-lunch-at-benton-harbor-so up-kitchen-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2015/07/Jim-Making-Pizzas.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medi um\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jim-Making- Pizzas.jpg?fit=406%2C410&ssl=1\;406\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berr ienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/Jim-Making-Pizzas.jpg?fit=990%2C1000& ssl=1\;990\;1000\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13771@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
The theme for the month of April is “Follow Your Path.” Since this is Easter Sunday\ , we will focus on transformation. Rev. Jim McConnell will bring a sermon titled: “The Importance of Crashing and Burning: How I Became a Devout\ , Radical\, Militant\, Evangelical\, Born Again Liberal\,” Nanc y Gilpin will do our chalice work\, Julie Williams will read a poem\, Glor ia Weberg will share her thoughts on transformation and rebirth\, and the BUUF Musicians will have more really great music. Zoom in and join us.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nThis week we will le arn a meditative way of creating circles. The process is very relaxing and also helps to get your creative flow flowing! You will need: paper\, pain t (kid’s watercolor pan works great) or use whatever you have handy\, cray ons work too! No artistic skill required.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNr QT09
\nMeeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210410T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210410T110000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: Meditative Circles URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-meditative-circles/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/image1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:/ /i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/image1.jpg?fit=410%2C4 10&ssl=1\;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/u ploads/2021/03/image1.jpg?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\;1024\;1024\;1\,full\;http s://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/image1.jpg?fit=1600 %2C1600&ssl=1\;1600\;1600\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13793@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:\n“The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the depths\; th e image of creative rebirth\; the eternal cycle of change within us\; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker seeks to know.” –Joseph Campbell
\nThis Sunday\, April 11th w
e continue with our theme of the month\, “Following Your Path.” Rev. Jim
McConnell will bring a message titled: “The Fruitful and Terrifying Darkne
ss\,” in which he will talk about the ‘Jonah in the belly of the whale’
portion of the spiritual journey. Readers\, Brett Macanni and Suzi S
mith will share how times of darkness\, in their lives\, have helped shape
them into mature human beings\, the Story for All Ages will be “What do y
ou do with a chance?” by Kobi Yamada\, Emily and Larkin Johnson will share
how their BUUF religious education has influence them\, and the BUUF Musi
cians will have more great music. Join on Zoom.
\n
Tho se on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Serv ice email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210411T113000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “The Fruitful and Terrifying Darkness” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-the-fruitful-and-terrifying- darkness/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Luke.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i 0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Luke.png?fit=325%2C410&s sl=1\;325\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Luke.png?fit=813%2C1024&ssl=1\;813\;1024\;1\,full\;https://i0.w p.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Luke.png?fit=1066%2C1343&ss l=1\;1066\;1343\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13822@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
The theme fo r this Sunday April 18th is “The Path to Loving-Kindness.” In his sermon\, “Fake it ’til You Make It\,” Rev. Jim McConnell will discuss how acting i n a loving and kind way towards others can actually lead to genuine empath y and happiness. Lisa Quinlan and Dennis Higdon\, our readers for the day\ , will bring their own experiences on the path to loving-kindness. Additio nally\, Katharine Lion will have another great Story for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey will share some of their music\, the BU UF Musicians have more great hymns and meditation pieces\, and Julie Willi ams will do our Chalice work. Zoom in this Sunday!
\nThose on our Or der of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and wou ld like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information .
\nIf you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. < br />\nIf you want to be happy\, practice compassion.
\n– The Dalai Lama
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210411T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210411T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “The Path to Loving-Kindness” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-the-path-to-loving-kindness/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C220&ssl=1\;410\;220\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunday-Service.png?fit=600%2C322&ssl=1\;600 \;322\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13792@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be talkin g about how we’ve incorporated environmental challenges in our towns. Lear n more about building sustainably by watching some of the resource videos.
\nEnvironmental Challenge:
\nThe earth is ex periencing many environmental problems which have resulted from human acti vity. Some of these problems include global warming\, air pollution and lo ss of habitats. How we build & rebuild our cities can address these issues & hopefully\, help to make it better.
\nThings to Keep in m ind when building your town:
\nResources:
\nHow to take care of the Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YgM1Zw4_E
\n*Sustainable City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCKz8ykyI2E
\n*Green City: Clean Waters: https: //www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ98limHhw8
\nWhen Trees Meet Building s: https://www.youtu be.com/watch?v=4w7lsydq8ks
\nJapan’s Town with No Trash: https://www.youtube.com/wat ch?v=OS9uhASKyjA
\nEnvironmental Science for Kids: ht tps://study.com/academy/lesson/environmental-issues-lesson-for-kids.html a>
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210411T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210411T120000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:RE kids: RE Meetup – April 11th after service (11:30) URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/re-kids-re-meetup-april-11th-after-service- 1130/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/Builder-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;http s://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Builder-2.jpg?fit=4 10%2C280&ssl=1\;410\;280\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/03/Builder-2.jpg?fit=680%2C464&ssl=1\;680\;464\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13806@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Beth La Fleur\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Board of BUUF meets monthly on Zoom. Members and friends of BUUF are welcome to attend. Please contact Beth (president@berrienuu.o rg) or Joanne (office@berrienuu.org) for Zoom info in advance of meeting.< /p>\n
Or if you just have an items or concern you would like to bring to the board\, please contact us before our next meeting.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210412T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210412T200000 LOCATION:Zoom RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;COUNT=3;BYDAY=2MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Monthly Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/monthly-board-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13824@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; vp@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join Co-chairs H arvey Johnson and Diane Gibbons for the Spring Green Sanctuary Committee M eeting April 15\, 2021\, 7pm-8pm via Zoom. Everyone can be a member and at tend. Here is the link:
\nZoom Meeting:< br />\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95354122429?pwd=bGxJM09OSVZvNEtlaExxOUthaklaUT09< /p>\n
Meeting ID: 953 5412 2429\; Pa sscode: 682490
\n\nFind out:
\nLearn ab out current and future projects and how to get involved.
\nBUUF help s sustain several Gardens on the BUUF property and the Fresh Start Childre n’s Gardens in Benton Harbor under the longtime leadership of Emma Kinnard .
\nThe Sunday Service Committee requests that the Green Sanctuary C ommittee help lead a service May 16\, 2021. Help us decide what to present . A Sustainability or Climate Action or Extinctions or Butterfly/Bee habit ant theme? Please direct questions to Harvey at vp@berrienuu.org or 269-470-1470 or Diane.
\nPictured be low: Hilary and Harvey Johnson with Emma Kinnard at the Fresh Start Childr en’s Garden
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210415T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-sanctuary-committee-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/greenhouse.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;htt ps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/greenhouse.png?fit =410%2C307&ssl=1\;410\;307\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021/04/greenhouse.png?fit=977%2C731&ssl=1\;977\;731\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13802@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ra cial Justice Discussion Group will meet in April to listen & discuss podca sts on racial justice issues.
\nApril 15th & April 22nd – Bre né Brown with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.
\n< p>This 1hr & 20 min podcast will be broken into 2 nights. “This is an hone st conversation on identity\, grief\, transformation\, history\, colorism & taking responsibility for change.”\nApril 29th – The Exper iment – Confronting the Legacy of Robert E. Lee
\nWhat does it take to overcome one of the oldest disinformation campaigns in American history ? The Experiment talks with historian\, Ty Seidule about his book\, Rob ert E. Lee and Me which deconstructs Lee’s legacy & unpacks the “Lost Cause” ideology.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/
96533542977?
Meeting ID: 965 3354 2977
\nPasscode: 231981
Too often we find the ne ed for perfectionism in our lives. But perfectionism i.e.: the fear of fai lure keeps us from true self expression. Mindfulness teaches us that it is each step that’s important\, not actually reaching our destination. This week we focus on the fun of self-expression and not on finished products.< /p>\n
You will need: whatever crafty materials you have on hand!
\n\n
Join Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j
/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
Meeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210417T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210417T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: “Process not Product” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-process-not-product/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/MW.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/MW.png?fit=410%2C379&ssl=1 \;410\;379\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/04/MW.png?fit=504%2C466&ssl=1\;504\;466\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13839@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme fo r this Sunday April 18th is “The Path to Loving-Kindness.” In his sermon\, “Fake it ’til You Make It\,” Rev. Jim McConnell will discuss how acting i n a loving and kind way towards others can actually lead to genuine empath y and happiness. Lisa Quinlan and Dennis Higdon\, our readers for the day\ , will bring their own experiences on the path to loving-kindness. Additio nally\, Katharine Lion will have another great Story for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey will share some of their music\, the BU UF Musicians have more great hymns and meditation pieces\, and Julie Willi ams will do our Chalice work. Zoom in this Sunday!
\nThose on our Or der of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and wou ld like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information .
\nIf you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. < br />\nIf you want to be happy\, practice compassion.
\n– The Dalai Lama
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210418T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210418T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “The Path to Loving-Kindness” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-the-path-to-loving-kindness- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C220&ssl=1\;410\;220\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunday-Service.png?fit=600%2C322&ssl=1\;600 \;322\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13820@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be starting a new challenge for our towns this week: Housing Affordability & Accessib ility. The kids will learn what housing challenges exist in the real world and how they can attempt to accommodate those challenges in the building of their town.
\nRE kids are invited to join after the service (appr oximately 11:30 AM on Sunday).
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98173952952?pwd=MzhDT2YweC9xQkU4a3Q0WTBLckNYQ
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Meeting ID: 981 7395 2952\; Passcode: 302679
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210418T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210418T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/RE-Kids.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https: //i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RE-Kids.png?fit=273%2 C410&ssl=1\;273\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/04/RE-Kids.png?fit=350%2C525&ssl=1\;350\;525\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13874@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:On Earth Day (Thursday\, April 22nd at 6pm) watch the film “The Story of Plastic\,” followed by a Q&A session. Click here for the film link and enter “Earth Day” as t he password. Thank you\, Joan Guilfoyle\, for sharing this opportunity!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Earth Day Film: “The Story of Plastic” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/earth-day-film-the-story-of-plastic/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/SOP-DVD-COVER-W_LAURELS-380x520-72dpi.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/04/SOP-DVD-COVER-W_LAURELS-380x520-72dpi.jpg?fit=295%2C410&ssl=1\;29 5\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 04/SOP-DVD-COVER-W_LAURELS-380x520-72dpi.jpg?fit=380%2C529&ssl=1\;380\;529 \;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13855@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We w ill be listening to Brené Brown talk with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: S hifting the Lens on Race. This is part 2 of the conversation but part 1 isn’t necessary to hear part 2. They talk about colorism\, white suprem acy culture and the role of institutions in changing the narrative. It is food-for-thought while we develop our 5-year plan.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: “One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Ra ce” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-one-drop-sh ifting-the-lens-on-race/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Racial-Justice-4-22-21.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\ ,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Racial -Justice-4-22-21.jpg?fit=336%2C340&ssl=1\;336\;340\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13805@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ra cial Justice Discussion Group will meet in April to listen & discuss podca sts on racial justice issues.
\nApril 15th & April 22nd – Bre né Brown with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.
\nThis 1hr & 20 min podcast will be broken into 2 nights. “This is an honest conversation on identity\, grief\, transformation\, history\, co lorism & taking responsibility for change.”
\nApril 29th – Th e Experiment – Confronting the Legacy of Robert E. Lee
\nWhat does i t take to overcome one of the oldest disinformation campaigns in American history? The Experiment talks with historian\, Ty Seidule about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me which deconstructs Lee’s legacy & unpacks the “Lost Cause” ideology.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoo
m.us/j/96533542977?
Meeting ID: 965 3354 2977
\nPasscode: 231981
From 9am- 12pm the Green Sanctuary team is partnering with the Fresh Start Children’ s Garden Greenhouse project. We are looking for a few strong hands and bac ks to help move 10 rolls of chain link fence from BUUF member Dick Berndt’ s residence in BH to 1140 Milton Avenue in Benton Harbor and then hang the fence to existing poles. No experience necessary.
\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T120000 LOCATION:1140 Milton Avenue\, Benton Harbor\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fresh Start Children’s Garden Greenhouse Project – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/fresh-start-childrens-garden-greenhouse-pro ject/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Harvey-and-Hilary.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medi um\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Harvey-and- Hilary.png?fit=410%2C230&ssl=1\;410\;230\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berr ienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Harvey-and-Hilary.png?fit=766%2C429&s sl=1\;766\;429\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13859@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Unwind the week with a relaxing coloring practice that is sure to bring out your inner ch ild. Bring your own coloring pages and colored pencils\, crayons or marker s. The group companionship is pretty great!
\nJoin Zoom Meet ing: https://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZ YZmNrQT09
\nMeeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: “Creative Mindfulness” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-creative-mindfulness-4 / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Mindfulness.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Mindfulness.jpg?f it=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp -content/uploads/2021/04/Mindfulness.jpg?fit=636%2C424&ssl=1\;636\;424\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13871@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; vp@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join the Green Sanctuary team this Saturday\, 1-3pm\, for Green Up / Clean Up (i.e.\, planting butterfly/bee garden\, electric mower lesso ns\, weeding\, leaf pickup\, or whatever you would like to contribute to b eautifying the BUUF grounds. Outdoors and COVID-19 safe.
\nLet Harv ey Johnson know if you are interested in helping make BUUF a Green Sanctua ry or have any questions: 269-470-1470 or vp@berrienuu.org.
\nTHIS EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEAT HER
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T150000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Green Up / Clean Up Day – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-green-up-clean-up-day/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-20-at-9.09.42-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-20-at-9.09.42-PM.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\ ;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04 /Screen-Shot-2021-04-20-at-9.09.42-PM.png?fit=792%2C528&ssl=1\;792\;528\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13876@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bring your beverage of choice and come join us for a cha t on Zoom!
\nWe will all say “Hello” in the Main Room and then move to Breakout Spaces for a bit to allow everyone to get a chance to catch up in small groups.
\nNOTE: There is a 100 person limit in our Zoom Meeti ng.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting on a Computer or Mobile Device:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84988986939
The Ethic al Eating Group is meeting outdoors at BUUF on Saturday\, April 24th at 3 PM. All BUUFers are invited to attend! Please bring a snack\, beverage and chair. We will be sharing ethical eating recipes but not sharing food. Ch ildren are invited to come along and play yard games!
\nTHIS EVENT H AS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T170000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating “Happy Hour” – POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-happy-hour/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/tray-2546077_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medi um\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tray-254607 7_1920.jpg?fit=410%2C304&ssl=1\;410\;304\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berr ienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/tray-2546077_1920.jpg?fit=1024%2C759& ssl=1\;1024\;759\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2021/04/tray-2546077_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1423&ssl=1\;1920\;1423\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13864@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Dane Rasmussen DESCRIPTION:There will be a BUUF youth group gathering at BUUF on Sa turday\, April 24th\, from 4-7pm. 10-18 year olds are welcome\, and dinner will be provided. Outdoor fun and shenanigans will ensue! Parents are wel come to drop off their youth or stay around. Please let Dane Rasmussen kno w if there are any dietary restrictions. The new Youth Group will try to g ather at least once per month going forward.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T190000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Youth Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-youth-group-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/jessica-ruscello-J72ua0Tm-CA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C1 50&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/04/jessica-ruscello-J72ua0Tm-CA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2 C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/04/jessica-ruscello-J72ua0Tm-CA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1024 %2C683&ssl=1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2021/04/jessica-ruscello-J72ua0Tm-CA-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=25 60%2C1706&ssl=1\;2560\;1706\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13853@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We wi ll be meeting and continuing our Housing Accessibility challenge this week at approximately 11:30am following the Sunday service.
\nHo using accessibility:
\nHomelessness accounts for 0.2% of th e population in the U.S.\; that’s about 553\,742 people without a place to stay every night. Access to affordable housing is very difficult- there i s a shortage of 7 million affordable homes for US families. In addition\, not all homes are built for everyone\, people have differing needs.
\n< p>Things to keep in mind when building your town:\n\nResources:
\nP
arents & kids talk about homelessness:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX4TzWdDAFY<
/p>\n
How Finland solved their homeless crisis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZLccdpUmE< /a>
\nJapan’s homeless v.s. North America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK–oCVP18A
\nDiffering needs in housing:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pzEiwPFiw80
p>
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CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Beth La Fleur\; president@berrienuu.org
DESCRIPTION:
Meeting ID: 981 1830 5394
\nPasscode: 151847
The Social Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday\, April 28\, at 7:00 pm. During the meeting\, the committee will need to decide wh ich social service organizations to recommend that BUUF support during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Please contact Clark Gilpin if you would like to a ttend.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210428T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210428T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13801@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Racial Justice Discussion Group will meet in April to listen & discuss podcasts on racial justice issues.
\n< b>April 29th – The Experiment – Confronting the Legacy of Robert E . Lee
\nWhat does it take to overcome one of the oldest disinfo rmation campaigns in American history? The Experiment talks with historian \, Ty Seidule about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me which deconstru cts Lee’s legacy & unpacks the “Lost Cause” ideology.
\nJoin Zoom Me
eting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96533542977?
Meeting ID: 965 3354 2977
\nPasscode: 231981
We w ill be listening to the podcast\, The Experiment and their episode: “Confronting the Legacy of Robert E. Lee.”
\n“What does it take to overcome one of the oldest disinformation campaigns in American history? T y Seidule talks about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me which decon structs Lee’s legacy & unpacks the ‘Lost Cause’ ideology.”
\nFor this week’s mindfu lness workshop\, we will be adding to our Wheel of the Year and celebratin g Beltane. The Wheel of the Year is an ancient method whereby Northern ag rarian societies marked the turning of the seasons. You will need: Current Wheel of the Year or if not yet created: paper or primed canvas/board. Ot her craft materials like: paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No a rtistic skills required! This workshop will be led by Nan Lundeen.
\nJoin Zoom Mindfulness Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98463284571?pwd=cTZCb1J1dWU1WHFoM1FiYjhFekR3dz
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Meeting ID: 984 6328 4571
\nPasscode: 988033
Last week’s “Happy Hour” has been rescheduled for this coming Sa turday\, May 1st from 3 to 5 PM at BUUF. The meeting will be held outdoors . Bring your own beverage\, snacks and outdoor chair. We will not be shari ng food at this meeting due to Covid but we will have great conversations! If you have a Vegan/Vegetarian snack recipe you would like to share\, ple ase do so but it is not essential. And of course\, all kids and outdoor ga mes are welcome!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210501T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210501T170000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group “Happy Hour” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-happy-hour/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-8.39.08-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/04/Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-8.39.08-PM.png?fit=410%2C305&ssl=1\;410\ ;305\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04 /Screen-Shot-2021-04-13-at-8.39.08-PM.png?fit=1024%2C763&ssl=1\;1024\;763\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Scree n-Shot-2021-04-13-at-8.39.08-PM.png?fit=1348%2C1004&ssl=1\;1348\;1004\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13903@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, May 2nd\, we begin a new Theme of the Month\, “Peace for All.” Our special guest speaker is activist Trenton Bowens of Neighbors Organ izing Against Racism. Trenton is a voice from the trenches in the stru ggle for racial equality. You do not want to miss his talk. Additionally\, Reverends Roger Brewin and Jim McConnell will have readings\, Ralph Heibu tzki is going to sing us an original song\, Kathrine Lion has selected a w onderful Story for All Ages\, and the BUUF Musicians will bring us more great music. Tina Eberly\, Aurelia\, Althea\, and Coraline will do ou r chalice work. Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Service distri bution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zo om login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, p lease email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210502T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210502T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service with Special Guest Speaker Trenton Bowens URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-with-special-guest-speaker-t renton-bowens/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Sunday-Service-2.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunday-Servi ce-2.png?fit=225%2C225&ssl=1\;225\;225\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13899@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting to st art a new challenge for our town\, Transportation Accessibility. How do pe ople in your town get around? Find out more this Sunday!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210502T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210502T121500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Transportation Accessibility” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-transportati on-accessibility/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/RE.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/RE.jpg?fit=410%2C410&ssl=1 \;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/04/RE.jpg?fit=434%2C434&ssl=1\;434\;434\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13925@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Marilyn Klawiter and Re v. Jim McConnell are planning an informal outdoor gathering to plant a tre e at BUUF in memory of long-time member (and color designer) Bea Takeuchi. It will take place at 5 p.m. this coming Thursday\, May 6—the day that wo uld have been Bea’s 100th birthday. We hope friends of Bea will come to sh are memories of Bea and that BUUFers who didn’t know her will come to lear n what made her so special to our community. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs\, wine\, soda\, nibbles—anything they’d like to share or enjoy —and of course masks.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210506T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210506T183000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Tree Planting in Remembrance of Bea URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/tree-planting-in-remembrance-of-bea/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/Bea.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0 .wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Bea.jpg?fit=238%2C289&ssl =1\;238\;289\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13933@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing the book Our Side of the River…The Real Deal written by the students of Benton Harbor Area Schools. This short book of poetry a nd essays is available on Amazon for an exceptionally low price.
\nLisa Fuller will lead the discussions.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:< br />\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92348081101?pwd=c2MvZHkzNUdXUXV1MmdmN 0hVY1RJUT09
\nMeeting ID: 923 4808 1101\, Passcode: 863658
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210506T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210506T210000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;COUNT=2;BYDAY=TH;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: “Our Side of the River…The Real De al” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-our-side-of -the-river-the-real-deal/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/RJDG.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i 0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RJDG.jpg?fit=272%2C410&s sl=1\;272\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/RJDG.jpg?fit=318%2C480&ssl=1\;318\;480\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13929@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, May 9th is Mother’s Day. The focus of the service is “Indigenous People’s Day / Caring for our Mothers and Mother Earth.” Re v. McConnell will bring a message titled\, “My Three Moms.” Additionally\, Aurelia Eberly and Reuben Lorenz will share their thoughts for our Story for All Ages\, Diane Gibbons will do our chalice work\, Beth La Fleur\, Ke ely Adams\, and Ellen Higdon will speak to us about the importance of gene rosity\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey have a special musical piece an d\, as always\, our BUUF musicians will have plenty of great music. Join t he service on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution lis t will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login d etails. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please emai l office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nImage at left: In
uit mother and child circa 1893
\nImage at right: Dinka moth
er and Child (the Sudan)
On May 9th we will conti nue the Transportation Accessibility challenge. The Zoom link will be made available with the Sunday Service link.
\nTransportation ac cessibility:
\nTransportation is necessary to get to work\, get groceries\, go to the doctor and for so much more. Not everyone can a fford a car and cars contribute to climate change\, what are other ways to create transportation in your town?
\nThings to keep in min d when building your town:
\nMobility\,Accessibility\,Connectivity & h
ow to plan the future of transportation:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_oQMsrUVYc
Public Transportation with a disability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloBMf_KmX4
\nTransport of the Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1DndVz9dAs
\nDifferent types of transport in cities: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSvSUdZOjLo
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210509T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210509T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Transportation Accessibility” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-transportati on-accessibility-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/RE.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RE.jpg?fit=410%2C410&ssl=1 \;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/05/RE.jpg?fit=434%2C434&ssl=1\;434\;434\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13950@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing the book\, “Our Side of the River…The Real Deal” writ ten by the students of Benton Harbor Area Schools. This short book of poet ry and essays is available on Amazon for an exceptionally low price.
\nLisa Fuller will lead the discussions.
\nJoin Zoom Meet
ing:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92348081101?pwd=c2MvZHkzNUdXUXV1
MmdmN0hVY1RJUT09
Meeting ID: 923 4808 1101
\nPasscode: 86
3658
This is an important opportunity to bui ld CCL’s relationship with the Senator\, learn more about his thoughts on effective climate policy\, and let him see the strong support for carbon p ricing across Michigan.
\nThe online meeting is this Friday\ , May 14\, 11:40AM – 12:25PM. Please register in advance for the event by clicking here. There’s no charge to attend. When you r egister you will receive login information as well as a link to submit cli mate legislation questions you hope the Senator addresses.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T114000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210514T122500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Citizens’ Climate Lobby: “Statewide Meeting with Senator Peters” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/citizens-climate-lobby-statewide-meeting-wi th-senator-peters/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/Gary-Peters.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Gary-Peters.jpg?f it=324%2C410&ssl=1\;324\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp -content/uploads/2021/05/Gary-Peters.jpg?fit=758%2C960&ssl=1\;758\;960\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13948@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Les Rorick DESCRIPTION:For this week’s mindfu lness workshop\, we are lucky to have guest leader Les Rorick teach us the Alexander Technique\, which is a mindfulness technique where you focus on how you are moving rather than what you are trying to a chieve. You will need: craft materials of your choosing\, such as paint\, markers\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills required!
\n
Join Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/9870359027
3?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
Meeting ID: 987 0359 02 73\, Passcode: 877357
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210515T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210515T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: “Alexander Technique” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-alexander-technique/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/MW-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i 0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MW-1.jpg?fit=410%2C410&s sl=1\;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/MW-1.jpg?fit=480%2C480&ssl=1\;480\;480\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13951@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\ , May 16th\, is a very special Sunday. The Green Sanctuary Team will be pr esenting the service. Harvey Johnson will bring a message titled: “Grow ing a Green Sanctuary: Protecting Species\, Protecting Habitat at BUUF.” b> Additionally\, other Green Sanctuary Team members\, Jim Fuller\, Nan Lundeen\, Linda Lobik\, and Julie Williams\, will share their perspec tives in poetry and readings. Lia McCoskey\, from the Welcoming Committ ee\, will do our Opening Words. Hunter Leggitt\, Janice Zerfas\ , and Glen & Suzi Smith will share\, in poetry\, prose\, and drama\, the i mportance of generosity in supporting BUUF. And the BUUF Musicians will ha ve more inspirational music. Don’t miss this one!!! Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of S ervice email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on th is list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Z oom information.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210516T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210516T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Growing a Green Sanctuary: Protecting Species\, Pr otecting Habitat at BUUF” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-growing-a-green-sanctuary-pr otecting-species-protecting-habitat-at-buuf/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sunday-Service .png?fit=273%2C410&ssl=1\;273\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sunday-Service.png?fit=624%2C936&ssl=1\;624 \;936\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13957@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting aft er the service to start a new challenge for our town: Food Insecurity. How do people in your town get their food? Find out more this Sunday!
\nThe RE link will be included in the Order of Service email.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210516T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210516T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Food Insecurity” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-food-insecur ity/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/RE-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i 0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/RE-1.jpg?fit=410%2C391&s sl=1\;410\;391\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/RE-1.jpg?fit=470%2C448&ssl=1\;470\;448\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13985@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Quinlan\; biggreenfrog40@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:For this week’s mindfu lness workshop\, we are lucky to have guest leader Lisa Quinlin lead us in a meditation and teach us an art therapy exercise called “Hands: Past & F uture.” You will need: craft materials of your choosing\, such as paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills required!
\n
Join Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98463284571
?pwd=cTZCb1J1dWU1WHFoM1FiYjhFekR3dz09
Meeting ID: 984 6328 457
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\nPasscode: 988033
This Sunda y\, May 23rd\, we continue with our May theme of “Peace for All.” The focu s for the service is a celebration of the inspirational life of politician and gay activist Harvey Milk. Lia McCoskey will have our opening words. B ridget Lorenz and Brett Maccani will each share their perspectives in read ings\, and Terra Rasmusen\, PhD.\, and Rev. Jim McConnell will bring separ ate readings under the title of “The Challenge to be a Self.” Addit ionally\, Julie Williams and Iris Lorenz will have some special music for us\, Katharine Lion has picked out a great “Story for All Ages\,” and our BUUF Musicians have chosen some lovely inspiring music. Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “The Inspirational Life of Harvey Milk” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-the-inspirational-life-of-ha rvey-milk/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl =1\;1024\;576\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/05/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1200%2C675&ssl=1\;1200\;675\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13987@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:W e will continue our challenge\, Food Insecurity. Here are some things to t hink about:
\nFood Insecurity:
\nMany familie s in the U.S. are what’s called Food Insecure\, meaning that they don’t ha ve enough to eat. Our congregation sponsors our local Soup Kitchen to help feed hungry people. What are some other ways to provide food to your town speople?
\nThings to Keep in mind when building your town: strong>
\nResources:
\nWhat is food insecur
ity? (1:38 min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0J2VELZ4RU
Food Access & E
quity (2:49min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek6wwlzjcbM
Food Utilizatio
n (1:22min)
\nh
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY95MTp4iSc
Urban farming (2:26
min)
\nhttps://
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDn3YDO69S8
This Sunday\, May 30th\, our worship service is focused on t he correlation between social justice and peace. In his sermon titled\, “W orking for Peace Means Working for Social Justice\,” Rev. Jim McConnell wi ll examine the interconnectedness of Peace and Justice. Additionally\, Glo ria Weberg will speak to us about the legacy of activist Ada S. McKinley\, Dennis Higdon will address the topic of evolving towards racial equity\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey will bring us a song\, Jim and Lisa Full er will oversee our Fabric of Life ceremony\, Katharine Lion has chosen an other great Story For All Ages\, and our BUUF Musicians will have m ore great music for us. Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Servic e distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday wit h the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to at tend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nFea tured Image: Ada S. McKinley\, Social Activist\, 1868-1952 (Founder of Ada S. McKinley Community Services)
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210530T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210530T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Working for Peace Means Working for Social Justice ” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-working-for-peace-means-work ing-for-social-justice/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05 /Pope-Paul-410x193.png\;410\;193\,medium\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/05/Pope-Paul-410x193.png\;410\;193\,large\;https://berrienuu .org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pope-Paul-410x193.png\;410\;193\,full\;htt ps://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pope-Paul-410x193.png\;410\; 193 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14038@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting to discuss the future topics for the Racial Justice Discussion Group. Come wi th suggestions for books\, podcasts\, articles\, etc. Let’s plan our learn ing for the next few months.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: < a href='https://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09 '>https://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09 p>\n
Meeting ID: 972 6616 7007
\nPasscode: 839394
For this week’s mindfuln ess workshop it is BYOP – bring your own project! We will start off with a quick meditation and then work on our own projects while brainstorming wh ere we want the Mindfulness Workshop to go.
\nYou will need: a proje ct and craft materials of your choosing. Please note the time change for t hose who wish to attend the UU Women’s Spring Retreat.
\nJoi
n Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91008770346?pwd=Tlk0WX
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Meeting ID: 910 0877 0346
\nPa
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Ou r next turn at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen is Saturday\, June 5. This t urn sort of snuck up on us\, so please contact Beth (balafleur@comcast.net ) ASAP if you are available to help put lunches together that Saturday or do any planning or shopping ahead of time. Thank you!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Soup Kitchen Volunteers Needed for Saturday\, June 5th URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/soup-kitchen-volunteers-needed-for-saturday -june-5th/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/soup_kitchen_low_profile.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\; 1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/soup _kitchen_low_profile.png?fit=410%2C115&ssl=1\;410\;115\;1\,large\;https:// i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/soup_kitchen_low_profil e.png?fit=554%2C156&ssl=1\;554\;156\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13955@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The k eynote speaker for this retreat is BUUF’s very own Nan Lundeen. Participan ts will look at the beauty and the challenges of our Earth through Nan Lun deen’s poetry\, essays\, and chosen artwork. Nan will provide resources to help us decide how we can do more to honor and sustain Earth\, our home.< /p>\n
The Keynote Workshop is “Going to the Well: Reclaiming Ourselves T hrough Memoir.” You will need writing tools and comfortable clothing. The workshop includes some meditation. Sharing is optional.
\nThere will be two afternoon workshops:
\nCost is only $30. Register by clicking < a href='https://uuwomensconnection.org/retreats/register'>this link. p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210605T180000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:UU Women’s Connection Virtual Spring Retreat: “Touch the Earth\, Re ach the Sky” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/uu-womens-connection-virtual-spring-retreat -touch-the-earth-reach-the-sky/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/Nan_Lundeen_with_book.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\, medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Nan_Lun deen_with_book.jpg?fit=410%2C333&ssl=1\;410\;333\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp. com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Nan_Lundeen_with_book.jpg?fit =715%2C581&ssl=1\;715\;581\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13973@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
The first Sunday in June is designated in BUUF’s bylaws as t he congregational Annual Meeting. The 2021 Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday\, June 6th\, at 10:30 AM. This year’s meeting will be held via Z oom.
\nWe will use this time to:
\nDue to the added time requi rements and complications when conducting a meeting via Zoom\, guidelines for discussion will be introduced. Everyone will have the opportunity to p articipate in discussions with a two-minute time limit. Participants will be asked to mute their lines when not speaking. Those calling on land line s will be unmuted at appropriate times and asked if they would like to spe ak. Voting may take a bit longer than usual\, but every eligible vote will be counted.
\nJoin us in this annual exercise in democracy. Your input is important.
\nThe fi rst Sunday in June is designated in BUUF’s bylaws as the congregational An nual Meeting. The 2021 Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday\, June 6th \, at 10:30 AM. This year’s meeting will be held via Zoom.
\nWe will use this time to:
\nMembers\, Voting Members\, and Friends of BUUF are invited to attend th e Annual Meeting\, which takes the place of our usual Sunday service. To prepare\, everyone is encouraged to review all available reports and propo sals prior to the meeting. Only 2020-2021 voting members are eligible to v ote at the meeting. (Please click on this link to see if you are a 2020-2021 voting member.)
\nCommittee annual reports w ill be posted to our website throughout the coming week. Please review the se reports prior to the annual meeting. You can access them here.
\nDue to the added time requirements and complications when conducting a meeting via Zoom\, g uidelines for discussion will be introduced. Everyone will have the opport unity to participate in discussions with a two-minute time limit. Particip ants will be asked to mute their lines when not speaking. Those calling on land lines will be unmuted at appropriate times and asked if they would l ike to speak. Voting may take a bit longer than usual\, but every eligible vote will be counted.
\nJoin us in this annual exercise in democrac y. Your input is important.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210606T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210606T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2021 Annual Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/2021-annual-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/meeting-1019875_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/meeting- 1019875_1920.jpg?fit=410%2C293&ssl=1\;410\;293\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.co m/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/meeting-1019875_1920.jpg?fit=10 24%2C731&ssl=1\;1024\;731\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/06/meeting-1019875_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1371&ssl=1\;1920\ ;1371\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14008@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Jim Fuller\; 269-363-3636\; c.yak56@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:A group of dedicat ed BUUF volunteers has created a plan to repair the large potholes in our driveway. They are in need of strong hands and backs to assist. If you are able to assist at any of these times\, please contact Jim Fuller at c.yak56@yahoo.com.
\nWednesday\, J une 9th: 2-3 folks are needed for 4-6 hours and lots of hose to run the cu tter’s cooling and dust suppression. Work will likely start early in the d ay.
\nThursday\, June 10th: 2-4 folks\, 4-8 hours depending on what we find under the old asphalt and our proficiency getting the drain set t o the proper elevation and grade.
\nFriday\, June 11th: 3-4 folks an d 4-8 hours. Re-rod and forms and compaction of the dirt.
\nSaturday \, June 12th is the big day moving the concrete into the forms. 5-6 people and again 4-8 hours. Work will likely start early in the day. Extra hands are welcome to help with odd jobs\, clean-up and bringing refreshments to those who are moving the heavy concrete.
\nThanks in advance to any one who can hep!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210609T140000 RRULE:FREQ=DAILY;COUNT=4 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Driveway Repair Help Needed URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/driveway-repair-help-needed/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/pothole.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/pothole.jpeg?fit=217 %2C233&ssl=1\;217\;233\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14034@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:League member Richard Klawiter and Mary Meg McCarthy present an exploration of the current and evolving immigration situation in the U.S.
\nTime: 6PM. Bench seating is avai lable\; bring lawn chairs if you prefer.
\nLocation: Lake Township P ark\, 10801 Gast Rd.\, Bridgman\, at the Lake Pavilion next to the pond in the rear.
\nRich Klawiter\, a League member\, is a lawyer with extensive experience in domestic and international infrastruc ture financing and alternative energy development and finance. His pro bon o interests are varied and include representing families on immigration ma tters\, asylum and family reunification. He has also represented indigent tenants.
\nMary Meg McCarthy is the executive direc tor of the National Immigrant Justice Center (NIJC)\, one of the nation’s preeminent immigrant and human rights advocacy organizations. She is an in ternationally recognized immigration law expert who has testified before C ongress and at the United Nations. Mary is a member of the Chicago Bar Ass ociation and the American Bar Association. She has chaired the ABA Commiss ion on Immigration.
\nA Q&A session will follow the presentation.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210610T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210610T200000 LOCATION:Lake Township Park (Lake Pavilion next to the pond in rear of park ) @ 10801 Gast Road\, Bridgman\, MI 49106 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Special Event – Immigration Update URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/league-of-women-voters-special-event-immigr ation-update/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-01-at-5.14.09-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-01-at-5.14.09-PM.png?fit=410%2C200&ssl=1\;410\ ;200\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06 /Screen-Shot-2021-06-01-at-5.14.09-PM.png?fit=970%2C472&ssl=1\;970\;472\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14092@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be list ening & discussing episodes of Code Switch. NPR’s podcast Code Switch feat ures fearless conversations about race hosted by journalists of color.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97266
167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09
Meeting ID: 972 66
16 7007
\nPasscode: 839394
Too often we find the need for perfectionism in our lives. But perfectionism i.e.\, the fear of failure\, keeps us from true self expression. Mindfulness teaches us that it is each step that’s important\, not actually reaching our destination. This week we focus on the fun of self-expression and not on finished produ cts.
\nYou will need: whatever crafty materials you have on hand\, b ring a few different types & assortment of colors!
\n\n
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91008770346?pwd
=Tlk0WXZ5MHJCVmQ4ME9jYW55MnBzdz09
Meeting ID: 910 0877 0346
\nPasscode: 389403
This Sunday\ , June 13th\, is very special. The curators for the AFrican AMErican Hi story and Literature Gallery\, Emmanuel and Sharon Brown\, will be sha ring their inspiring story with us. Additionally\, we will be remembering Juneteenth and the 5th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. As usu al\, there will be inspiring poetry\, music\, and meditation to lift the s pirit and sustain the soul. Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Se rvice distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like t o attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\n\n\n
“Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the da rkest hours\, there is cause to hope for tomorrow’s light. Today\, no matt er our race\, religion\, gender\, or sexual orientation\, we recommit ours elves to working to free modern-day slaves around the world and to honorin g in our own time the efforts of those who fought so hard to steer our cou ntry truer to our highest ideals.”
\n– Barak Obama< /p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210613T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210613T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service with Emmanuel and Sharon Brown\, founders of the AFr ican AMErican History and Literature Gallery URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-with-emmanuel-and-sharon-bro wn-founders-of-the-african-american-history-and-literature-gallery/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C188&ssl=1\;410\;188\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-Service.png?fit=899%2C412&ssl=1\;899 \;412\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14096@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
We will be meeting to st art a new challenge for our town\, Education Accessibility. How do people in your town get educated? Find out more this Sunday!
\n\n
Im age Credit: Nataliya Vaitkevich
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210613T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210613T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Food Insecurity” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-food-insecur ity-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/RE.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RE.jpg?fit=388%2C316&ssl=1 \;388\;316\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14114@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be list ening to an episode of Code Switch\, They Don’t Say Our Names Enough em>: looking back at the life of Storme DeLarverie — a Black butch woman w ho didn’t pull any punches when it came to protecting her community from v iolence.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoo
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Meetin
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\nPasscode: 839394
For this week’s mindfuln ess workshop\, we will be adding to our wheel of the year and celebrating Summer Solstice. This will be the last Sabbat on this year’s wheel! Hope you can join us in person at BUUF. We will be ending no later tha n 11:30 for those who wish to attend the Junteenth celebrations in Benton Harbor.
\nThe Wheel of the Year is an ancient method whereby Norther n agrarian societies marked the turning of the seasons.
\nYou will n eed: Current Wheel of the Year or if not yet created: paper or primed canv as/board. Other craft materials like: paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. If you have not been fully vaccinated\, please wear a mask.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210619T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210619T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: “Wheel of the Year” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-wheel-of-the-year-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/MW.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/MW.png?fit=410%2C327&ssl=1 \;410\;327\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/MW.png?fit=564%2C450&ssl=1\;564\;450\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14104@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, Jun e 20th\, is the Summer Solstice\, when the sun reaches its northernmost po int in the sky. This is also the day of our annual Summer Solstice service . Join fellow BUUFers in celebrating the astronomical return of summer at 10:30am this Sunday\, June 20th\, via Zoom. As usual\, there will be an as sortment of readings\, music\, visuals and more to mark this annual day of celebration.
\n“May the long time sun
\nShine upon you\,
\nAll
love surround you\,
\nAnd the pure light within you
\nGuide your way on.”
We will continue our challenge\, Education Accessibility . Here are some things to think about:
\nEducation Accessibi lity:
\nLifelong education is so important but not everybod y has equal access to education. Affordability\, disabilities and differen ces in ways people learn are all stumbling blocks for access to education. How can we address these issues in our towns?
\nThings to k eep in mind when building your town:
\nInclusion and Education (2:50min)
\n
https://www.youtube.
com/watch?v=kEyjlqixq9c
Is Free College as good as it sounds?
(5:42min)
\nhtt
ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeThhqpZ9oI
College V.S. Trade Sc
hool (9:02 min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CfoGLH7kQLs
Difference in C
ognition\, not a disorder (13:36min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6o2_UFSEY
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210620T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Education Accessibility” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-food-insecur ity-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/element5-digital-OyCl7Y4y0Bk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C1 50&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/ uploads/2021/06/element5-digital-OyCl7Y4y0Bk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2 C289&ssl=1\;410\;289\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/06/element5-digital-OyCl7Y4y0Bk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1024 %2C723&ssl=1\;1024\;723\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2021/06/element5-digital-OyCl7Y4y0Bk-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=25 60%2C1807&ssl=1\;2560\;1807\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14123@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
We will be meeting in person and on Zoom to wrap up the RE Bu ilder’s Challenge Program. Kids come show off your towns and briefly learn about three more important challenges\, healthcare equity\, religious div ersity & social justice.
\nHealthcare
\nReligious Divers ity
\nSocial Justice
\nResources:
\nHealth Inequities (watch until 3
:30\, then becomes ad):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aydKRTPplg
Healthy
habits (6:34):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpCdqOtuj0
Introduction to
World Religions (6:22):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD8yO_rs8DQ
What i
s religious discrimination? (4:02):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj__3wH1Mew
What is inequality and social justice? (2:00):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5u
KJVDFHFw
A is for Activist [lots of good terminology] (7:18):< br />\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCCKDGvF4&lis t=PLH3ED3il4TeKO4OEUZwjkoTe1P6fgkNUY
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210620T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210620T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Wrap-Up” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-wrap-up/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/hush-naidoo-pA0uoltkwao-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ss l=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/hush-naidoo-pA0uoltkwao-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1 \;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2 021/06/hush-naidoo-pA0uoltkwao-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1\;1 024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /06/hush-naidoo-pA0uoltkwao-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1\;256 0\;1707\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14103@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Beth La Fleur\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The June Board Meeting will be held in person on Monday\, Ju ne 21st at 6:30 PM at Berrien UU Fellowship. Anyone who wishes to attend b ut cannot be there in person is invited to join virtually. Please contact BUUF president Beth La Fleur for login information. This will be the last meeting of the 2020-21 board\; however\, all newly elected board members ( as well as interested BUUFers) are invited to attend as well.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210621T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210621T203000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:June BUUF Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/june-buuf-board-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14095@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We wil l be reading and discussing the book “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. It is a science fiction novel that provides commentary on climate change and social inequality. There is also a graphic novel version if you prefer it.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://
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Mee
ting ID: 972 6616 7007
\nPasscode: 839394
This will be our last Creative Mindfulness Workshop! We will be setting intentions for the next phase of our creative mindfulness journey. You can bring any materials tha t are calling to you: collage\, watercolor\, acrylic\, pastels – even cray ons will do. You can prepare for this workshop by thinking of and making a list of things/insights you gained from the workshops. It’s good to see w here you’ve been before you move forward!
\nJoin Zoom Meetin
g:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91008770346?pwd=Tlk0WXZ5MHJCVmQ4ME
9jYW55MnBzdz09
Meeting ID: 910 0877 0346
\nPasscode: 3894
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We are planning a BUUF campout on our grounds Saturday June 26t h through Sunday\, June 27th. Feel free to camp in a tent\, on the floor o f the sanctuary\, or in your lightweight camper. Activities will be planne d throughout Saturday afternoon and evening. BUUFers are welcome to stay o vernight Friday through Sunday\, Saturday night only\, or to just stop by to join the activities Saturday afternoon or evening.
\nGlen & Suzi Smith will be setting up a pickle ball court and teaching us how to play. Suzi also has a rock painting activity for us. We may also have a scavenge r hunt and sing-a-long or talent show if there is enough interest. Additio nal fun activities are still being planned. Please email office@berrienuu. org if you would like to attend or plan an activity!
\nNote: Please don’t bring campers over 5\,000 pounds in order to protect our driveway an d parking lot.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210626T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210627T120000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Campout URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-campout/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-05-at-11.52.09-AM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-05-at-11.52.09-AM.png?fit=410%2C172&ssl=1\;41 0\;172\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-05-at-11.52.09-AM.png?fit=688%2C288&ssl=1\;688\;288 \;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14132@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133804Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Charles Long\; charles-long1@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:June is Prid e month. LGBTQIA+ pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation\, dignity \, equality\, and increased visibility of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, trans gender\, intersex\, asexual\, and other orientations. The June 27 service is brought to you by BUUF’s Welcoming Congregation Committee.
\nBret t Maccani will serve as service leader. Dorothy Long will light the chalic e. David Sarra will describe what it means to be a Welcoming Congregation. Katharine Lion will present “The Church for All\,” a story for all ages. Music and videos will communicate LGBTQ pride. Steve Yeagley will present a message titled “Love Does No Harm: Serving LGTBQ+ Students at a Local Christian University.” Steve Yeagley\, D.Min.\, is assistant v ice president for Campus and Student Life at Andrews University and adjunc t professor of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. An ordained Adventist minister\, he has served on t he Berrien Springs campus since 1998. As a student life professional\, he is dedicated to the wellbeing of all students\, regardless of their sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, or cultural backg round.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receiv e an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If yo u are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.< /p>\n
“I was not ladylike\, nor was I manly . I was something else altogether. There were so many different ways to be beautiful.”
\nMichael Cunningham
We will be meeting in person and on Zoom to wrap up the RE B uilder’s Challenge Program. Kids come show off your towns and briefly lear n about three more important challenges\, healthcare equity\, religious di versity & social justice.
\nHealthcare
\nReligious Diver sity
\nSocial Justice
\nResources:
\nHealth Inequities (watch until
3:30\, then becomes ad):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aydKRTPplg
Health
y habits (6:34):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpCdqOtuj0
Introduction t
o World Religions (6:22):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD8yO_rs8DQ
What
is religious discrimination? (4:02):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj__3wH1Mew
What is inequality and social justice? (2:00):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5
uKJVDFHFw
A is for Activist [lots of good terminology] (7:18):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCCKDGvF4&li
st=PLH3ED3il4TeKO4OEUZwjkoTe1P6fgkNUY
This S unday we’ll be viewing the recording of the UUA General Assembly Sunday mo rning worship service\, which took place on Sunday\, June 27th. From the U UA website: “Today’s challenging times require a nimble and resilient spir ituality. We need a demanding\, inspiring faith and a love strong enough t hat it will not let us go. Join us as we draw the circle wide\, gather our strength\, and promise to stay in the struggle and joy until love wins.”< /p>\n
The service will be followed by Circle Time on Zoom\, during which participants will have the opportunity to discuss the service.
\nTh ose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Ser vice email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210704T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210704T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “UUA General Assembly” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-uua-general-assembly/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Sunday-worship-2021.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-w orship-2021.jpeg?fit=410%2C272&ssl=1\;410\;272\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.co m/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-worship-2021.jpeg?fit=10 24%2C680&ssl=1\;1024\;680\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-worship-2021.jpeg?fit=2400%2C1594&ssl=1\;2400\ ;1594\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14143@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Nan Lundeen DESCRIPTION:Citizens’ Climate Lobby St. Joe and Kalamazoo chapters will mee t with the Kalamazoo Climate Crisis Coalition for a vegan picnic\, music\, and an opportunity to chat with fellow climate advocates at the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 11am Saturday\, July 10th. Reservations are required. Th e CCL National Call and Chapter Meeting will be held there at 1 p.m. and a lso on Zoom.
\nThis outdoor\, in-person event will focus on building
relationships and supporting collective action to address the climate cri
sis. Please RSVP as an individual/family with CCL as your group affiliatio
n\; organizers need numbers for planning and your individual responses to
questions help the coalition go forward.
\n
\nLight vega
n picnic fare will be provided. This is a pack it in\, pack it out\, zero-
waste event. Please bring your own lawn chair/blanket\, water/dri
nks\, additional snacks\, plate\, utensils\, and napkins (a limited amount
of these items will be provided for those unable to bring their own).
Let KNC welcome staff know you are there for the KCCC celebra tion to receive free admission and follow signs for camp entrance and camp parking lot. Mas ks are not required for outdoor events at this time\, but stay tuned for u pdated guidance in case weather necessitates a move to inside the Camp Bar n. For more information or questions contact Denise Keele.
\nProgram:
\n9:00am: Come early and hike!*
\n10:30am: Arrival Time for Tabling Set-Up
\n11:00am: Wander\, Connec
t & Visit Tables
\n11:30am: Formal Program (speakers and committee re
marks)
\n12:30pm: Picnic – Let’s Eat!
\n**1:00 pm: CCL N
ational Call & our CCL chapter meeting
\n2:00pm: Final Call
to Take Down Tabling/Clean Up
*Suggested Hikes: The Fern Valley Tr ail\, from the celebration site\, takes you through a climate resilient su gar bush planting and loops around through a forested valley. Connect from Fern Valley to the Beech Maple Trail down to the Kalamazoo River for a lo nger hike if you wish or loop through the sunny prairie or blooming arbore tum.
\n**The CCL chapter meeting will take place at the natu
re center. For those who cannot attend\, please join via Zoom at 2pm\, fol
lowing the national call.
\nLink to join the St. Joe and Kal
amazoo Chapter Zoom meeting:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/832
49682238
We are Back!! This Sunday\, July 11th we are going to\, for the first time in 16 months\, have an in-person service at BUUF. The service will be hybrid. So\, if you are not comfortable coming in person you can join by Zoom. The theme of the service is: Finding Hope in a Safe\, Lov ing Community with a little Unitarian Universalist 101 thrown in. As usual\, we have interesting and inspiring readings and poetry\, a great St ory for All Ages\, a thoughtful message\, and lots of wonderful Music. Co me\, share the joy\, find some hope.
\nWe will continue distributing the Order of Service via email. This will ensure both BUUFers at home and those returning in person will receive a copy. It will also save trees si nce we won’t be printing multiple copies. You may want to bring your cell phone if you want to easily pull up the Order of Service while participati ng in person.
\nFeatured Image: BUUFers patching the parking lot driveway at BUUF so you can drive your car to the in-person service this Sunday the 11th
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210711T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210711T113000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Finding Hope in a Safe\, Loving Community” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-finding-hope-in-a-safe-lovin g-community/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-15-at-9.29.37-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/06/Screen-Shot-2021-06-15-at-9.29.37-PM.png?fit=410%2C349&ssl=1\;410\ ;349\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06 /Screen-Shot-2021-06-15-at-9.29.37-PM.png?fit=1024%2C872&ssl=1\;1024\;872\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Scree n-Shot-2021-06-15-at-9.29.37-PM.png?fit=1102%2C938&ssl=1\;1102\;938\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14181@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Eating Group will have a very brief meeting imm ediately after the Sunday service at BUUF on July 11th.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210711T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210711T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/07/nadine-primeau-ftWfohtjNw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150& ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/07/nadine-primeau-ftWfohtjNw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=271%2C410&s sl=1\;271\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/07/nadine-primeau-ftWfohtjNw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=677%2C1024&ss l=1\;677\;1024\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/07/nadine-primeau-ftWfohtjNw-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1693%2C2560&ss l=1\;1693\;2560\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14201@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Julie Williams\; jmackw@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:Join us thi s Sunday\, July 18th\, at 10:30am for a special service organized by Julie Williams. The service title is “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got Th at Swing” or “Why All American Music Is Rooted in African Expression.” The service will be hybrid. If you are not comfortable coming in person you c an join by Zoom. As usual\, we will have interesting and inspiring reading s and lots of wonderful Music.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210718T223000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210718T233000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI 49085 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-it-dont-mean-a-thing-if-it-a int-got-that-swing/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/07/jazz-63212_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jazz-63212_19 20.jpg?fit=410%2C319&ssl=1\;410\;319\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienu u.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/jazz-63212_1920.jpg?fit=1024%2C797&ssl=1\ ;1024\;797\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/07/jazz-63212_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1495&ssl=1\;1920\;1495\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14217@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be a Green Sanctuary Team Meeting on Thu rsday\, July 22nd at 7 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes: August 19 film sc reening of Kiss the Ground\, August 28 bat house building project\, buildi ng & grounds 5-year plan and 2021 plan\, and current BUUF projects. Please contact Harvey Johnson (president@berrienuu.org) for Zoom details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210722T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Team Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-sanctuary-team-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/07/green_sanctuary_logo_-_circle_knockout.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl =1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/07/green_sanctuary_logo_-_circle_knockout.png?fit=320%2C320&ssl=1\; 320\;320\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14215@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee will take place on Tuesday \, July 27\, from 7:00 to 8:00 pm via Zoom. Trenton Bowens will join that evening to talk about the social justice priorities of Neighbors Organizin g Against Racism and report on NOAR’s plans for the coming year. He welcom es your questions and ideas. Please contact Clark Gilpin for Zoom details if you would like to attend.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210727T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-10/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14203@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The August BUUF Board Meeting will be held Monday\, August 9 th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please contact president@berrienuu.org if you would l ike to join and/or have topics you would like added to the agenda.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210809T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210809T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:August 2021 BUUF Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/august-2021-buuf-board-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14269@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Eating Group met last week and decided to hold f uture monthly meetings immediately before the Environmental Justice Film S eries\, which takes place on the third Thursday of each month.
\nThe next Environmental Justice Film is scheduled for Thursday\, August 19th\, at 7:00pm. The Ethical Eating Group will meet at BUUF at 5:30pm\, with t he option of remaining for the film afterward.
\nIf joining the meet ing\, please bring a vegetarian or vegan entree\, dessert or salad to serv e 6-8 people and your own beverage. Current Covid restrictions at that tim e will be followed.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T190000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14256@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Environ mental Justice Film Series is returning monthly\, beginning August 19th! T his educational film series is free and open to the public. Free popcorn i s provided\; BYOB encouraged. Doors open at 6:30pm.
\nYour host is H arvey Johnson\, president of Berrien UU Fellowship. If you are in need of child care\, please contact Harvey in advance at president@berrienuu.org. Unvaccinated participants are asked to wear masks.
\nKISS THE GROUND (2020) is this month’s film. Activists\, scientists\, farmers and politic ians turn to regenerative agriculture to save the planet’s topsoil. The fi lm is 74 minutes\, and after we watch it\, we’ll discuss what actions we c an take on this and other environmental justice issues.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T210000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Film Series: “Kiss the Ground” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/environmental-justice-film-series-kiss-the- ground/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/Kiss-the-Ground.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Kiss-the-Grou nd.jpg?fit=287%2C410&ssl=1\;287\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienu u.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Kiss-the-Ground.jpg?fit=718%2C1024&ssl=1\ ;718\;1024\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/20 21/08/Kiss-the-Ground.jpg?fit=739%2C1054&ssl=1\;739\;1054\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14281@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
This Sunday\ , August 22nd at 10:30am\, Beth La Fleur will lead a special service on Ch ristianity and its positive influences on Unitarian Universalism. Ben and Helena La Fleur will read the Story for All Ages. Marilyn Klawiter will be our pianist\, and both Beth La Fleur and Clark Gilpin will sit in the Poe t’s Corner. We will also enjoy readings by Joanne Krettek and Clark Gilpin \, while Beth will deliver the homily “On Christianity\, Xtianity and What Follows.”
\nJoin us as we honor and explore one of the six sources of our living faith: “Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to resp ond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.”
\nThis Sunda y August 29th we continue with our August theme of “Transition and Transfo rmation.” The theme of the service is “Learning How to Hit the Reset Butto n.” Sometimes we just need a spiritual/emotional/psychological reset. Come and help explore this very important topic. Several BUUFers will be shari ng and we\, as usual\, have a lot of great music. See you Sunday on Zoom o r in person. If joining in person\, please wear a mask.
\nImmediatel y following the service will be the Annual Picnic at BUUF. (More details b elow.) Please come to the picnic even if you join the service virtually (o r not at all). It will be wonderful to visit with fellow BUUFers for an en d-of-summer outdoor celebration!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210829T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210829T113000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Learning How to Hit the Reset Button” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-learning-how-to-hit-the-rese t-button/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C205&ssl=1\;410\;205\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=600%2C300&ssl= 1\;600\;300\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14283@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:It’s back-to-school week for most of our children in Southwest M ichigan. Some of our adults may have started classes recently\, too! That means it’s time to “bless” the real and metaphorical backpacks we all take into the world with us.
\nThis Sunday\, September 5th is our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks” service. Adults and children are encouraged t o bring their backpacks to the service to be blessed and to receive a spec ial reminder of UU principles that they can carry with them. Even if your children have not been attending services over the summer\, this Sunday is a great week for them to attend and celebrate the return to school with t heir fellow RE participants.
\nIn his sermon\, “What’s in Your Backp ack?” Rev. Jim McConnell explores some important items that everyone shoul d have in their metaphorical backpacks. Additionally\, Nancy Gilpin will sit in the Poet’s Corner\, Dr. Clark Gilpin will bring an original reading\, the BUUF musicians will have more great music for us\, and our i nterim DRE\, Joanne Krettek\, will have a special ceremony for the Blessin g the Backpacks. Join in person or by Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210905T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210905T113000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Blessing of the Backpacks” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-blessing-of-the-backpacks/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-31-at-6.14.15-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/08/Screen-Shot-2021-08-31-at-6.14.15-PM.png?fit=307%2C410&ssl=1\;307\ ;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08 /Screen-Shot-2021-08-31-at-6.14.15-PM.png?fit=656%2C876&ssl=1\;656\;876\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14323@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:< p>This Sunday\, September 12th\, we will have our annual Water Communion s ervice. It is when we merge the symbolic waters that we each bring from ou r own sacred sources. For some of us\, it may be the pool or lake where we swam this summer. For others\, it may be the rivers we canoed or the foun tain or splash pad where we played. It could be the hose we used to water our garden or the pond where we sat to meditate. What makes our water sacr ed is the special meaning it holds for us\, the memories we connect to it. \nPlease identify your sacred water source and collec t a small amount in a jar or bottle so you can bring it to the service. b>If there are multiple children in the family\, please encourage each one to identify a sacred water source and collect a sample. During the servic e\, each BUUFer will be encouraged to pour their water into the communal b owl and share the source and why it is sacred to them. We’ll then bless th e water and pour it in our BUUF gardens.
\nIf you are una ble to attend the service in person\, you are invited to drop off your wat er sample at BUUF or make arrangements for another BUUFer to pick it up. P lease attach a description of your water to the bottle or jar so it can be read at the service. Or\, you can share your water offering with us over Zoom.
\nWe will be interspersing the Water Communion with stories ab out the role water plays in various religious traditions. We will also enj oy some special music by Julie Williams. The is an intergenerational servi ce for both children and adults. Please join us.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210912T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210912T113000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Water Communion” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-water-communion-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/pexels-pixabay-220213-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;1 50\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/ pexels-pixabay-220213-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2C219&ssl=1\;410\;219\;1\,large\; https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-pixabay- 220213-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C546&ssl=1\;1024\;546\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp. com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/pexels-pixabay-220213-scaled. jpg?fit=2560%2C1365&ssl=1\;2560\;1365\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14351@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:BUUF’s annual Fall Equinox service will take plac e on Sunday\, September 19th at 10:30am. It is an intergenerational servic e for both children and adults\, celebrating the upcoming fall equinox whe n daytime and nighttime are roughly even.
\nThe service will include a special story called “Jack and Ms. Ruby\,” written and read by Nan Lund een and acted out by our young ones. We’ll also discuss autumn transitions and add leaves to our Transitions Tree. The BUUF Musicians have planned s ome great music\, including a piano performance by Silas Lorenz. And final ly\, we’ll be taking up a special collection for Harvesters (farm workers) sponsored by InterFaith Action. If you can\, please bring a donat ion of any of the following items to our Fall Equinox service for collecti on: beans\, rice\, toothpaste\, toothbrushes\, soap and shampoo. Our children will help with gathering donations brought to the service.
\nJoin us in person or on Zoom\, and help us celebrate the return of a utumn.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210919T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210919T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Fall Equinox” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-fall-equinox-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/michael-diane-weidner-iKBUnMO5ToE-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?resize= 150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2021/09/michael-diane-weidner-iKBUnMO5ToE-unsplash-1-scaled .jpg?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/michael-diane-weidner-iKBUnMO5ToE-unsplash- 1-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/b errienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/michael-diane-weidner-iKBUnMO5ToE- unsplash-1-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ssl=1\;2560\;1707\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14370@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The next BUUF Board Meeting will be held on Monday\, Septemb er 20th at 7 PM via Zoom. All BUUF members & friends are invited to attend . Please contact Harvey at president@berrienuu.org for Zoom details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210920T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210920T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:September Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/september-board-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14390@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join the UU Hysterical Society for a free online mid-week worshi p service “with jokes and no announcements and stories instead of sermons. ” Join on Facebook or via Zoom.
\nYou’re also invited to check out the UU Hysterical Society podcasts. Since June\, they’ve released three ep isodes… “The Blood Spattered Pause”\, “Summer Stories”\, and “Liz Hates De mocracy”. Find them by searching “The Cracked Cup” in your podcast player of choice\, or by listening online.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210922T203000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210922T213000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:UU Hysterical Society Worship Service URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/uu-hysterical-society-worship-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.55.28-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.55.28-PM.png?fit=410%2C242&ssl=1\;410\ ;242\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.55.28-PM.png?fit=1024%2C605&ssl=1\;1024\;605\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scree n-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.55.28-PM.png?fit=1202%2C710&ssl=1\;1202\;710\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14384@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, September 26th\, our beloved Minister Emeritus\, R oger Brewin\, will bring us a message on the widespread practice of bannin g books. Additionally\, we will have a story for the young ones\, read fr om a book banned in 1988 in Colorado\, lots of great music\, and\, as usua l\, the healing joy of fellowship. Join in person or on Zoom.
\nImage Caption: Fascist university students burned upwards of 25\,000 book s on the Opernplatz (Opera Square) in Berlin\, Germany\, on May 10\, 1933. Nazi leader Joseph Goebbels spoke at the event\, telling the students\, “ You do well at this late hour to entrust to the flames the intellectual ga rbage of the past.” (Courtesy U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum/U.S. National Archives and Records Administration)
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210926T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210926T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Banning Books” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-banning-books/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.36.17-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.36.17-PM.png?fit=410%2C230&ssl=1\;410\ ;230\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09 /Screen-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.36.17-PM.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1\;1024\;576\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Scree n-Shot-2021-09-21-at-9.36.17-PM.png?fit=1868%2C1050&ssl=1\;1868\;1050\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14389@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee meeting is scheduled for W ednesday\, September 29\, at 7:00 pm via Zoom.
\nThe meeting agenda will include the following topics.
\nPlease contact Clark or Nancy Gilpin if you would like to join the meeting.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210929T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210929T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-11/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14353@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Eating Group monthly pitch-in dinner date has been changed to Thursday\, Sept. 30th at 6:00pm at BUUF. There will not be an e nvironmental film following the meal this month. Please bring a vegan or v egetarian dish to pass. We will plan on eating outside due to Covid restri ctions as long as the weather is agreeable.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210930T193000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-14-at-10.22.22-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-14-at-10.22.22-PM.png?fit=351%2C410&ssl=1\;35 1\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 09/Screen-Shot-2021-09-14-at-10.22.22-PM.png?fit=658%2C768&ssl=1\;658\;768 \;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14435@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday October 3rd is a special Intergenerational service (for both children and adults). We will be examining the life of Gandhi and how he influenced th e way we think about non-violent protest.
\nMohandas Gand hi\, also known as the Mahatma (“Great Soul”)\, was born on October 2\, 18 69\, in India. He was a leader of the non-violent protest movement and ins trumental in achieving India’s eventual independence from Great Britain. G andhi’s birthday is celebrated as a national holiday in India and\, worldw ide\, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
\nThere will be a meeting to plan themes\, topics and guidelin es for future Sunday services at 11:00am on Wednesday\, October 6th\, via Zoom. All BUUFers are invited to join. Please contact Lisa Fuller for a co py of the meeting agenda and Zoom login information.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211006T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211006T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Services Team Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-services-team-meeting-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14464@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
Please join the upcoming Task Force Meeting to help plan BUUF’s Fall Festival / Trunk-or-Treat. The meeting will take place on Thursday\, October 7th at 7:00pm via Zoom. We need your help in planning fun\, family -oriented outdoor activities. If you can’t make the meeting\, but would li ke to help set up beforehand\, run an activity\, donate candy or prizes\, etc.\, please email Joanne at office@berrienuu.org. We want to provide are a children\, and especially our RE kids.\, with a safe way to celebrate Ha lloween\, just as we did last year!
\nTopic: BUUF Fall Fe
stival Task Force Meeting
\nTime: Oct 7\, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time
(US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95113520391?pwd=WmQ3V05aaDhyN1RHTUY4L0g0QW81UT09
Meeting ID: 951 1352 0391
\nPasscode: 715614
Sunday October 10th after the Service we will be trimming and cleaning up the ove rgrown brush area behind the felled log near the driveway up front. Volunt eers are asked to bring trimming tools from home.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211010T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211010T140000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Outdoor Cleanup Event URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/outdoor-cleanup-event/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/garden-32 77053_1920.png?fit=410%2C305&ssl=1\;410\;305\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?fit=1024% 2C761&ssl=1\;1024\;761\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?fit=1920%2C1427&ssl=1\;1920\;142 7\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14466@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregat ion Committee is hosting a six-week online course\, Trans Inclusion in Congregations which was created by Transforming Hearts Collectiv e\, a queer-led support for spaces of Inclusion. This course is for c ongregations that want to be fully inclusive and affirm the full breadth o f gender diversity. We will deeply explore the intersection of trans ident ity\, spirituality\, and faith community\, and gain the grounding\, contex t\, and skills to transform yourself and your congregation.
\nEvery Wednesday night from 7-9pm October 13th – November 17th.
\nIf you fe el called to celebrate the LGBTQ community\, called to he lp protect LGBTQ rights and called to build a better home of inclusivity at BUUF\, then please join us!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97771442789?
pwd=cjJXVXloNm1OUDE4V2RFc1c4WE4zdz09
Meeting ID: 977 7144 2789
\nPasscode: 249759
BUUF’s Welco ming Congregation Committee is focusing on LGBTQ history for this service. To limit the subject\, members of the committee have selected a specific topic to present. Brett Maccani will serve as service leader and his topic is Dr. Evelyn Hooker. You may not have heard of Dr. Hooker\, but the resu lts of her research enabled a scientific understanding of homosexuality. p>\n
Dorothy Long will present a bit of local history\, the creation of the YWCA Out and Affirmation Center that became the OutCenter in 2009. Jul ie Williams will help us know and appreciate gay composers. Charles Long w ill say a bit about Elsa Gidlow and read her poem “Grey Thread.” He will a lso provide a Story for All Ages about different abilities and friendship. Katharine Lion will share excerpts from “A Queer History of the United St ates” by Michael Bronski. Beth La Fleur\, BUUF’s new music director\, has selected music for the occasion.
\nThose on our Order of Service dis tribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend virtually\, please email office@berr ienuu.org for Zoom information. Or simply join us in person! There wil l be an RE class for children during the latter half of the service focuse d on our seventh principle\, respect for the interdependent web of all exi stence.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211017T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211017T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “LGBTQ History” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-lgbtq-history/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Sunday-Service.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sunday-Service .jpg?fit=410%2C293&ssl=1\;410\;293\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sunday-Service.jpg?fit=652%2C466&ssl=1\;652 \;466\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14524@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, October 24th\, the BUUF service will focus on gun-violence. We will be addressing the effects of gun violence\, why it is such a divisive issue in American society\, and what we as individuals can do about it. David Ga rces will be doing our Chalice work\, Bridget Lorenz will introduce our St ory for All Ages\, Ellen Higdon and Tina Eberly will bring readings\, and Joanne Krettek and Rev. Jim McConnell will share the sermon time. The mos t important thing about the service is your presence in the sanctuary or o n Zoom. Come\, we need you in our healing community.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211019T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211019T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Gun Violence Prevention” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-gun-violence-prevention/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=395%2C252&ssl=1\;395\;252\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14531@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be one final Fall Festival Task Force Meeting on Wednesday\, October 20th\, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. It will hopefully be a qui ck session to review the status of our preparations and make final arrange ments. Please join if you are able:
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97688545768?pwd=MU9lbHhzL0d2ZTlPampSYWtOaDRvZz09
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211020T183000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fall Festival Task Force Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/fall-festival-task-force-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14502@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:
Saturday\, October 23rd\, the BUUF Green Sanctuary team invites friends of BUUF and F resh Start Children’s Garden Greenhouse to help Harvey Johnson and Dick Be rndt place greenhouse hoops.
\n9-11 AM at 1140 Milton St.\, Benton H arbor (Fresh Start Children’s Garden Greenhouse). This is one of BUUF’s l ong-term Environmental Justice Partners.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T110000 LOCATION:Fresh Start Children's Garden @ 1140 Milton St.\, Benton Harbor\, MI SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Place Greenhouse Hoops at Fresh Start Children’s Garden URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/place-greenhouse-hoops-at-fresh-start-child rens-garden/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Children-Garden.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Children-Gard en.jpg?fit=240%2C320&ssl=1\;240\;320\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14529@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join fe llow BUUFers for a “Fall Tame” session from 1-3 PM on our grounds (4340 Li ncoln Avenue\, St. Joseph). BUUFers will rake\, mow\, weed and cut to prep are our grounds for autumn and also for the Fall Festival taking place tha t evening. Bring a rake or wheelbarrow or your favorite yard tool.
\nCall or write Harvey with questions (269-470-1470 or johnsonh4@michigan.gov.)
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T150000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI 49085 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fall Tame at BUUF URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/fall-tame-at-buuf/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/garden-32 77053_1920.png?fit=410%2C305&ssl=1\;410\;305\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?fit=1024% 2C761&ssl=1\;1024\;761\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?fit=1920%2C1427&ssl=1\;1920\;142 7\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14530@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join our fellowship for some safe\, slightly spooky\, o utdoor fun\, including:
\n• Games and activities\, like a haystack d ig for prizes\, a bounce house and pumpkin decorating
\n• Train rides through our “slightly haunted” trails out back
\n• Visits with the spooky fortune teller
\n• Assorted treats and hot cocoa
\nThis event is open to the entire community. Bring your friends and family! Please email office@berrienuu.org if you have questions or would like to volunteer.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T210000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St. Joseph\, MI 49085 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Berrien UU Fellowship Fall Festival! URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/berrien-uu-fellowship-fall-festival/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/lukasz-niescioruk-Y4rkxtdyLsQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C 150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content /uploads/2021/09/lukasz-niescioruk-Y4rkxtdyLsQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=410 %2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conte nt/uploads/2021/09/lukasz-niescioruk-Y4rkxtdyLsQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1 024%2C683&ssl=1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-co ntent/uploads/2021/09/lukasz-niescioruk-Y4rkxtdyLsQ-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fi t=2560%2C1707&ssl=1\;2560\;1707\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14532@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, October 24th\, the BUUF service will focus on gun violence prevention. We will be addressing the effects of gun violence\, why it is such a divi sive issue in American society\, and what we as individuals can do about i t. David Garces will be doing our Chalice work\, Bridget Lorenz will be in troducing our Story for All Ages\, Ellen Higdon and Tina Eberly will bring readings\, and Joanne Krettek and Rev. Jim McConnell will share the sermo n time. The most important thing about the service is your presence in the sanctuary or on Zoom. Come\, we need you in our healing community.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211024T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211024T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Gun Violence Prevention” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-gun-violence-prevention-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=395%2C252&ssl=1\;395\;252\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14528@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Dr. Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The BUUF Social Justice Committee will meet on Tuesday\, October 26\, at 7:00 pm. The agenda will include the following items:
\nLisa Fuller will report on the Unified Civic Monuments Project (< a href='http://www.unifiedmonuments.org/'>www.unifiedmonuments.org)\, which is developing civic monuments in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph honori ng Martin Luther King and the continuing movement for racial justice.
\nWe will consider planning a film study series on social and environme ntal justice\, a discussion we began at our September meeting.
\nWe will discuss our priorities for public policy initiatives. This includes c ollaboration with local social service organizations and the Michigan Unit arian Universalist Social Justice Network.
\nLisa Fuller has provide d a summary of Sunday service themes for November and December. Members of the Social Justice Committee are encouraged to offer a 3-to-5-minute soci al justice message related to these themes.
\nIf you’d like to atten d this meeting\, please contact Clark Gilpin for the Zoom link.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211026T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211026T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-social-justice-committee-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14468@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“A window into the ravages and lega cy of racism.”
\n\n“Don Ross wr
ites with authority about the heartbreaks and joy of a people in search of
freedom. “Pillage of Hope” is a moving tribute to the decades of long st
ruggle for equality in Oklahoma.”
\n– Anita Hill\, Professor of
Social Policy\, Law and Women’s Studies\, Brandeis University
On Thursday\, Nove mber 4th 7:00-8:30PM\, Ms. Nimbilasha Cushing and Dr. Marty Wolfson will lead a discussion to examine the emotionally charged qu estions of Reparations and what is happening on that front right here is S t. Joseph County.
\nTo register for the book study of Pillag
e of Hope\, or the Reparations discussion\, or both\, click here
* Note: It is not necessary to have read “Pillage of Hope” to take part in the Reparations Discussion.
\np>\n
“Pillage of Hope” Discussion Leader\, Thursday\, October 28
th\, 7:00 PM: Dr. Alfred Guillaume\, Retired Executive
Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs\, Professor Emeritus of French at
“Reparations” Discu ssion Leaders for Thursday\, November 4th\, 7:00 PM
\n\nMs. Nimbi Cushing is a founding member and passionate spokes person for the South Bend Reparations Working Group. She knows we ll the deprivations of racism. She\, along with her many other Life experi ences\, grew up on a tenant farm where she\, as a very young child\, picke d cotton. She is the author of the book\, Come This Way — There Is an Exit.
\n\nDr. Marty Wolfson is an Emeritus Professor of E conomics at the University of Notre Dame. He taught Political Economy for 25 years at Notre Dame. In the years before his retirement\, he also taugh t Peace Studies and was the Director of the Higgins Labor Program. Before coming to Notre Dame\, he was an Economist with the Federal Reserve Board in Washington\, D.C. He is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Community Forum for Economic Justice and a member of the South Be nd Reparations Working Group.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T203000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211105T235959Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Book Study of “Pillage of Hope” / Reparations Discussion URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/book-study-of-pillage-of-hope-reparations-d iscussion/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-05-at-5.35.41-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-05-at-5.35.41-PM.png?fit=255%2C410&ssl=1\;255\ ;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /Screen-Shot-2021-10-05-at-5.35.41-PM.png?fit=432%2C694&ssl=1\;432\;694\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14554@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:
Learn about the “ticking time bomb in the Great Lakes” on
The pres entation is virtual and will be 30 – 40 minutes long with 20 minutes for q uestions and discussion.
\nRegister here a> to receive the virtual login information.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211028T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Climate Reality Forum: “Diffusing a Ticking Time Bomb in the Great Lakes” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/climate-reality-forum-diffusing-a-ticking-t ime-bomb-in-the-great-lakes/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-9.16.47-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-9.16.47-PM.png?fit=410%2C214&ssl=1\;410\ ;214\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-9.16.47-PM.png?fit=1024%2C536&ssl=1\;1024\;536\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scree n-Shot-2021-10-26-at-9.16.47-PM.png?fit=1044%2C546&ssl=1\;1044\;546\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14549@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Sunday October 31 after the service we will be trimming the holly bushes and clea ning up the memorial gardens in front of the church. Volunteers are asked to bring trimming tools from home.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211031T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211031T140000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Outdoor Cleanup Event URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/outdoor-cleanup-event-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/garden-32 77053_1920.png?fit=410%2C305&ssl=1\;410\;305\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?fit=1024% 2C761&ssl=1\;1024\;761\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2021/10/garden-3277053_1920.png?fit=1920%2C1427&ssl=1\;1920\;142 7\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14567@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday November 2nd\, our BUUF service will be dedicated to Free Thinking. It tur ns out that pretty much everyone is a free thinker. It is just that for mo st of us our egos edit out thoughts and ideas that will cause us social di scomfort. Sunday is the first Sunday of the month so we will have an inter generational exercise in which the kids and the adults exercise their free -thinking capabilities and learn to appreciate some of the founding free t hinkers in our Unitarian Universalist Tradition. Join in-person or on Zoo m.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211107T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211107T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Free Thinking” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-free-thinking/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sunday-Service .png?fit=318%2C410&ssl=1\;318\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sunday-Service.png?fit=620%2C800&ssl=1\;620 \;800\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14551@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:On Thur sday\, November 11th\, we will be hosting a “Welcoming Circle” for newer m embers and those simply interested in learning more about our fellowship. Your hosts will be Rev. Jim McConnell\, BUUF President Harvey Johnson\, Li sa Fuller and Joanne Krettek. Zoom details will be shared closer to the ev ent.
\nIf you have questions about our fellowship\, want to chat wit h our minister or president in a more informal forum or just want to learn about becoming a member\, this is the place to be. Hope to see you in the circle!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211111T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211111T083000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Welcoming Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-welcoming-circle/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/circle-1300241_1920.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/circle-13 00241_1920.png?fit=410%2C407&ssl=1\;410\;407\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/circle-1300241_1920.png?fit=1024% 2C1017&ssl=1\;1024\;1017\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-cont ent/uploads/2021/10/circle-1300241_1920.png?fit=1920%2C1906&ssl=1\;1920\;1 906\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14580@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The next Ethical Eating Group monthly pitch-in dinner will be Thursday\, November 18th. The dinner will be at 6pm as usual at B UUF. The “theme” will of course be Thanksgiving. Each guest is asked to pr ovide a vegetarian/vegan dish they feel would be well-received by guests a t a typical omnivorous Thanksgiving feast! It can be bread\, salad\, an en tre or dessert. See you there!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T193000 LOCATION:Berrien UU Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-7.27.58-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/10/Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-7.27.58-PM.png?fit=326%2C410&ssl=1\;326\ ;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /Screen-Shot-2021-10-26-at-7.27.58-PM.png?fit=606%2C762&ssl=1\;606\;762\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14756@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, November 21st\, Lisa Fuller will bring a message titled: “Unitarian Universalism is a Religion.” In a sermon adapted from “ Why UU Now?” by Rev. Rita Capezzi\, Lisa will explore the question\, “Do U U’s worship?” Additionally\, Katharine Lion and Lisa Fuller will h elp us observe Transgender Awareness Day and Joan Guilfoyle and Doug Lohman will be performing special music for our< i> Offertory. And\, as usual\, Beth La Fleur and Candace Onw eller will bring us wonderful music.
\nThis Sunday we will also be conducting an Ingathering Ceremony for any members who have joined in r ecent months or who want to join this Sunday! We’ll be asking you to sign the membership book and share in the reciting our congregation’s covenant. All BUUF friends and newcomers who support our principles and initiatives are invited to make the leap and become a member!
\nLooks like a gr eat service. Join in person or on Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211121T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211121T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Unitarian Universalism is a Religion” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-unitarian-universalism-is-a- religion/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/nikohoshi-qgQlwmdMk5A-unsplash.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\ ;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/1 1/nikohoshi-qgQlwmdMk5A-unsplash.jpg?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,lar ge\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nikohoshi-q gQlwmdMk5A-unsplash.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https:// i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/nikohoshi-qgQlwmdMk5A-u nsplash.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1\;1500\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14788@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The BUUF Social Justice Committee will meet on Wednesday\, De cember 1\, at 7:00 pm. This is the Zoom link.
\nJoin Zoom Meetin
g:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3Z0NWQxTTVMR
29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09
Meeting ID: 891 071 0930\; Passcode: 42969 8
\nAGENDA.
\nContinue discussion of a film s eries on social justice that we began at our September meeting.
\nIn form BUUF about the current priorities of Michigan social service organiza tions and ways that we could support them.
\nSocial justice events planned for early 2022.
\nLisa Fuller has provided a summary o f Sunday service themes for December 2021 and January 2022. Members of the Social Justice Committee are encouraged to offer a 3-to-5-minute social j ustice message related to these themes.
\nDecember: Ancestors / Family Honor
\n5th- “Spiritual Traditions from our Ancestors” – Intergenerational
\n12th - ”Family Histories can be Difficult”
\n19th- Winter Solstice - Pres ented by Children’s RE
\n26th- “Remembering those in our Fabric of L ife\, Honoring Ancestors” (reference to world traditions)
\nJanuary: Mental Health / Intentions
\nSince the mental heal th topics of Jan 2021 were well received\, we will repeat that theme in Ja n 2022\, along with the theme of ‘Intentions.’
\n2nd–
\n9th–
\n16th– (MLK)
\n23rd–
\n30th–
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BUUF will hold a Silent Auct ion this Sunday\, December 5\, and at the Social Justice Committee meeting in January\, we will discuss how the auction proceeds can be put to good use. A few volunteers would be helpful.
\nSuggested date for the ne
xt Social Justice Committee meeting: Wednesday\, January 12\, 7:00 pm.
\nAt this meeting updated information on the MLK week o
f celebration sponsored by Lake Michigan College will be available.
Join BUUFers for a fun silent auction this Sunday!!!! You may bring u p to one item per person to BUUF between 9:30-10:15am (the earlier the bet ter!). The auction is open 10:15-10:30am and again 30 minutes following th e service. Anyone who donates an item will fill out a bid form and all who plan to bid will be given a bidding number.
\nAll items are appreciated\; feel free to be creative while keeping in mind items for all ages including possible holiday gifts\, baked goods\, or white elepha nts. You are encouraged to bring a short written description to enhance th e details or story of your item.
\nThe auction will inclu de holiday items\, flower vase\, Ellen Higdon’s pot holders\, a cold-weath er pet coat\, candles\, candle sticks\, coasters\, compact humidifier\, em broidery\, salt and pepper shakers\, wine tote\, picture frame\, dip coole r and much more!
\nA few volunteers will be needed\, incl uding someone to FaceTime with Joan Guilfoyle who wishes to bid via her ph one. Also\, anyone attending Circle Talk may want to assign a volunteer su bstitute bidder.
\nProceeds will benefit a social or envi ronmental justice project. Payment is by check\, cash or quarters.
\nIf you have questions or wish to volunteer please email Julie Williams at jmackw@comcast.net or Nancy Gilpin at nygilp in@gmail.com.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211205T101500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211205T121500 GEO:+41.960542;-87.683502 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 N Lincoln Ave\, C hicago\, IL 60618\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Silent Auction URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-silent-auction/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/auction-6480582_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/auction- 6480582_1920.jpg?fit=410%2C269&ssl=1\;410\;269\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.co m/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/auction-6480582_1920.jpg?fit=10 24%2C672&ssl=1\;1024\;672\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/11/auction-6480582_1920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1260&ssl=1\;1920\ ;1260\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14862@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Happy families are all alike\; every unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.”
\n– Leo Tolstoy from Anna Karenina
\nThis S unday December 12\, we continue with our theme of “Tradition” by looking a t some traditions that are not so good\, traditions that cause dysfunction in families and in nations. Some BUUFers will share their stories and Lis a Fuller will bring a message titled\, “Old Stories\, New Thoughts” dealin g with our treatment of indigenous peoples.
\nAdditionally\, Rev. Ji m McConnell will have a meditation titled: “You Do Not Need to Throw Yours elf in Front of a Train.” The kids will go directly to their RE rooms befo re service\, to prepare for the Winter Solstice play. Join in person or on Zoom.
\n\n
Top Image: Anna Karenina\, a victim of family dysfunction at the train station\, before her fateful leap. From the Movi e.
\nBottom Image: Cherokee Trail of Tears 1838-39\ , depicting the dysfunction of a nation.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211212T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211212T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Old Stories\, New Thoughts” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-old-stories-new-thoughts/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-07-at-6.17.19-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-07-at-6.17.19-PM.png?fit=326%2C410&ssl=1\;326\ ;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12 /Screen-Shot-2021-12-07-at-6.17.19-PM.png?fit=790%2C994&ssl=1\;790\;994\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14718@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:B errien UU Fellowship is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday\, December 17th from 5:00-8:00pm. BUUF members and friends are invited to br ing their children to BUUF for a safe\, enjoyable time. Lisa Fuller and Jo anne Krettek will prepare a meal for the children\, and then we will rehea rse for the Winter Solstice service on December 19th. For safety reasons\, a registration form\, health history and Covid release form will need to be completed for all children who attend. Parents are welcome to plan a gr oup event that evening\, catch up on some holiday shopping\, enjoy a date night or just relax! There is no charge for children to participate. Pleas e contact Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org with questions.
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\np> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211217T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211217T200000 GEO:+41.960542;-87.683502 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 N Lincoln Ave\, C hicago\, IL 60618\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:December Parents’ Night Out URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/december-parents-night-out/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2019/11/Parents-Night-Out.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medi um\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Parents-Nig ht-Out.jpg?fit=410%2C215&ssl=1\;410\;215\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berr ienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Parents-Night-Out.jpg?fit=960%2C503&s sl=1\;960\;503\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14927@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joan Guilfoyle\; gorgeousspirit@me.com DESCRIPTION:
Bring your brats\, marshmallows\, beverages of choice and possibly l awn chairs to a BUUF Bonfire on Saturday\, December 18th. Doug and Joan wi ll serve as “fire keepers\,” starting around 6:30 p.m. See you there!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211218T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211218T203000 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Bonfire URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-bonfire/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/mahad-aamir-Ua383VQlo0w-unsplash.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;15 0\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021 /12/mahad-aamir-Ua383VQlo0w-unsplash.jpg?fit=328%2C410&ssl=1\;328\;410\;1\ ,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/mahad-a amir-Ua383VQlo0w-unsplash.jpg?fit=800%2C1000&ssl=1\;800\;1000\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15005@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Th is Sunday\, December 19th\, we’ll be celebrating Winter Solstice\, which t akes place on Tuesday\, December 21st. Through the ages\, northern peoples have honored Winter Solstice as the end of the darkness and the return of longer days\, through celebrations such as Yule and Christmas. Learn abou t these traditions as our young ones use theater to tell their stories.
\nThis Sunday we’ll also be taking up a special collection to replenis h our Care Fund. The Fund was established about two years ago to provide e mergency financing to BUUF members and friends who encounter an unexpected \, unavoidable expense they cannot afford (such as an emergency car repair or medical bills). Rev. Jim and Lisa Fuller oversee the fund and review a ll applications. Funds have been allocated for emergency use in both 2020 and 2021. Any plate contributions this Sunday (besides regular pledges) wi ll be added to the Care Fund.
\nOur children have been working hard learning their roles and preparing for this service. It is sure to be a de light! Please join us in person or on Zoom!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211219T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211219T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Winter Solstice Celebration!” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-winter-solstice-celebration/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/santa-claus-1819933_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\; 1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/sant a-claus-1819933_1920.jpg?fit=410%2C271&ssl=1\;410\;271\;1\,large\;https:// i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/santa-claus-1819933_192 0.jpg?fit=1024%2C677&ssl=1\;1024\;677\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienu u.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/santa-claus-1819933_1920.jpg?fit=1513%2C1 000&ssl=1\;1513\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14944@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The BUUF Board typically meets on the third Monday of the mo nth at 7:00pm. All members and friends are welcome to attend. If you are i nterested in suggesting a topic for the meeting or attending yourself\, pl ease contact BUUF President Harvey Johnson.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211220T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211220T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:December BUUF Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/december-buuf-board-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15028@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, at 6:00 PM\, we will meet for our tra ditional BUUF Christmas Eve service. We will meet in person and on Zoom. Rev. Jim McConnell will tell the Christmas story from a Unitarian Univers alist perspective\, the Lorenz family will sing White Christmas\, a nd Jim Thurman will lead us in Silent Night as we light our candles . Additionally\, there will be individually wrapped Christmas treats and the kids can come in their pajamas\, if they wish.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211224T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211224T184500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Christmas Eve Service URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/christmas-eve-service-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-3.50.27-PM-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl =1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-3.50.27-PM-1.png?fit=410%2C272&ssl=1\; 410\;272\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/12/Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-3.50.27-PM-1.png?fit=1024%2C679&ssl=1\;1024 \;679\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12 /Screen-Shot-2021-12-21-at-3.50.27-PM-1.png?fit=1052%2C698&ssl=1\;1052\;69 8\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15103@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, December 26th\, is Fabric of Life Sunday. In the service we will celeb rate our community with a special emphasis on those who have gone before u s in the founding and maintenance of BUUF as a liberal religious instituti on. Everyone is invited to bring a picture and a very brief story (a mi nute or so) to share of a person who has been important in their lives. This will be a Zoom only service. Please contact Joanne at office@berrie nuu.org for Zoom log-in details.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211226T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211226T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Fabric of Life” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-fabric-of-life/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C410&ssl=1\;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1000%2C1000&ss l=1\;1000\;1000\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15195@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, January 2nd we begin a new year. Our theme for January is: Mental Health. The focus for the service is Dealing with Anxiety.
\nI n January\, we are restarting Small Group Ministry\, otherwise known as Ch alice Circles or Covenant Groups.
\nEach month we will fo
cus on a different theme chosen by our partner\, Soul Matters. January’s t
heme is “Intention.” Members will review the
If you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, build connections and explore your spiri tuality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will b e encouraged to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep conn ections can be formed. Please Note: These are initial meeting times but th ey can be scheduled differently if another day and time works better for g roup members. Also\, in-person meetings may temporarily switch to virtual meetings if required by the pandemic or member request. If you are interes ted but neither meeting time works for you\, please contact Interim DRE Jo anne Krettek to see if alternative arrangements can be made: dre@berrienuu.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220103T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220103T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry (Chalice Circles) URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-chalice-circles/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/Soul-Matters-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Soul-Matters-1 .jpg?fit=410%2C151&ssl=1\;410\;151\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Soul-Matters-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C378&ssl=1\;10 24\;378\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 12/Soul-Matters-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C738&ssl=1\;2000\;738\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15309@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Nan Lundeen\; cclcommunity@citizensclimate.org DESCRIPTION:MONTHLY MEETING GUEST
\n
\nJosé Aguto\, Catholic Climate Covenan
t
\nSupport from faith communities carries considerable infl
uence with members of Congress on both sides of the aisle\, 30% of whom ar
e Catholic. This month\, we’ll hear from José Aguto\, executive director o
f Catholic Climate Covenant\, which helps U.S. Catholics respond to the Ch
urch’s call to care for creation and care for the poor. José will talk abo
ut the Covenant’s work\, how to connect with Catholics on climate\, and th
e Covenant’s support for climate solutions like the Energy Innovation and
Carbon Dividend Act. José worked for the Friends Committee on National Leg
islation before joining Catholic Climate Covenant. He served in the U.S. A
rmy and is a graduate of Brown University and Villanova Law School.
The Kalamazoo/St. Joseph Chapter Meeting w ill take place after the national meeting.
\nTime: Sat. Janu ary 8th\, 1:45 The meeting will begin once the national call end s–typically at between 1:40 and 1:45. We’ll have informal conversation as we begin–and get down to business by 2.
\nHere’s the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/ j/81455448742
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220108T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220108T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Citizens’ Climate Lobby: Monthly Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/citizens-climate-lobby-monthly-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-06-at-8.11.05-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/01/Screen-Shot-2022-01-06-at-8.11.05-PM.png?fit=410%2C71&ssl=1\;410\; 71\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/S creen-Shot-2022-01-06-at-8.11.05-PM.png?fit=1024%2C177&ssl=1\;1024\;177\;1 \,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Screen- Shot-2022-01-06-at-8.11.05-PM.png?fit=1250%2C216&ssl=1\;1250\;216\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15273@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday January 9th we continue with our monthly theme of “Mental Health.” Our foc us is how mental\, spiritual\, and physical health are all important parts of being a healthy person. Tracie Crenshaw will bring us the message\, Ch arles Long will talk about building accessibility\, Julie Williams will sh are thoughts on the Endowment Committee\, Rev. Jim will have a Story for A ll Ages\, and Beth La Fleur has selected some great music for us. This ser vice will be virtual only (over Zoom). Watch for the Zoom link to arrive w ith your Order of Service email on Saturday.
\nWe will have an RE cl ass for children this week. As this is the first Sunday back since Christm as break\, we have a fun “BUUF BINGO” game planned. Parents will be emaile d a unique BINGO card they can print for their child(ren) to use. All the BINGO cards will be different. Parents will also be sent a separate Zoom l ink for the RE session. The RE lesson will begin at 11:30am or whenever th e Sunday service ends.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220109T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220109T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Healthy Living” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-healthy-living/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C287&ssl=1\;410\;287\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sunday-Service.png?fit=515%2C360&ssl=1\;515 \;360\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15286@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Ar e you feeling called to plan or attend a local Women’s Circle? Join women of Berrien UU Fellowship 6:30-9:00 pm Monday January 10 via Zoom to view the movie “Things We Don’t Talk About\,” and explore ideas for creating a Women’s Circle or women’s event at Berrien UU Fellowship (4340 Lincoln Ave nue\, St. Joseph\, MI). Open to all who identify as women. To receive a li nk for this virtual meeting\, send your name and email address to Lisa Ful ler\, lmfuller011 6@gmail.com.
\nResources:
\n< span class='s2'>https://redtentmovie.c om
\nLisa Fuller\, lmfuller0116@gmail.com
\nGretchen Ohmann\, gretchen@ladyweave.com< /span>
\nKatharine Lion\, lion.katharine@gma il.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220110T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220110T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Things We Don’t Talk About” Screening and Women’s Circle Discussio n URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/things-we-dont-talk-about-screening-and-wom ens-circle-discussion/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/Womens-Circle.jpg?resize=150%2C145&ssl=1\;150\;145\;1\,medium\; https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Womens-Circle.j pg?fit=353%2C145&ssl=1\;353\;145\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15322@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday\, January 12th from 7-8pm over Zoom.
\nThe committee has some important planning and decision-making to accomplish in 2022. Several items on the January agenda will continue into the February and March mee tings. This is not only because the committee is busy—it is—but also becau se the continuing development of Covid-19 makes some activities difficult to pursue safely.
\nThe January agenda also includes a report on don ations to the Cora Lamping Center\, an update on both the bail bond projec t and the documentary film being developed by Trenton Bowens and Neighbors Organizing Against Racism\, and the contributions of our committee to the Sunday Service themes for January through April.
\nPlease contact C lark or Nancy Gilpin (committee co-chairs) for the meeting Zoom link.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220112T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220112T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15460@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:I answer the heroic question ‘Death\, where is thy sting?’ with
\n<
i>‘It is here in my heart and mind and memories.’
From: Maya Angelou\, “When I Think of Death”
\nThis Sunday\, January 16th\, we continue with our theme of Mental He alth with a focus on Loss and Grief. Everyone has been touched by loss in some way. We have lost beloved grandparents or parents. Some of us have lost children. Others of us have lost beloved pets\, family homes \, farms\, and jobs we loved. Loss is a part of Life. We all will deal wit h it many times in our lives. Join us this Sunday on Zoom.
\nThe ser vice will include a Story for All Ages that addresses loss\, in terms appr opriate for children\, followed by a discussion led by Rev. Jim. It would be wonderful to have as many children as possible present for at least tha t portion of the service. In addition\, there will be another fun RE class via Zoom immediately following the service\, around 11:30-11:45am. Look f or details in this week’s Order of Service.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220116T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220116T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Loss and Grief” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-loss-and-grief/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1024%2C683&ssl =1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/01/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1170%2C780&ssl=1\;1170\;780\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15221@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:I n January\, we are restarting Small Group Ministry\, otherwise known as Ch alice Circles or Covenant Groups.
\nEach month we will fo
cus on a different theme chosen by our partner\, Soul Matters. January’s t
heme is “Intention.” Members will review the
If you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, build connections and explore your spiri tuality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will b e encouraged to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep conn ections can be formed. Please Note: These are initial meeting times but th ey can be scheduled differently if another day and time works better for g roup members. Also\, in-person meetings may temporarily switch to virtual meetings if required by the pandemic or member request. If you are interes ted but neither meeting time works for you\, please contact Interim DRE Jo anne Krettek to see if alternative arrangements can be made: dre@berrienuu.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220118T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220118T150000 LOCATION:Zoom Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry (Chalice Circles) URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-chalice-circles-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/Soul-Matters-1.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Soul-Matters-1 .jpg?fit=410%2C151&ssl=1\;410\;151\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Soul-Matters-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C378&ssl=1\;10 24\;378\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 12/Soul-Matters-1.jpg?fit=2000%2C738&ssl=1\;2000\;738\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15563@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:T here will be a Green Sanctuary Team meeting this Thursday\, January 20 at 7 pm via ZOOM. The link is below. The team will discuss:
\nTopic: Green Sanctuary Meeting
\nTime: Thursday\, January
20 at 7 pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/9965
3109271?pwd=YUVpY2J5enFCVGQ4TGJNUVdwdWYwUT09
Meeting ID: 996 5 310 9271\; Passcode: 732271
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220120T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220120T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Team Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-sanctuary-team-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/Green-Sanctuary-logo.jpg.webp?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\ ;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Gre en-Sanctuary-logo.jpg.webp?fit=300%2C397&ssl=1\;300\;397\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15576@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“What is addiction\, really? It is a sign\, a signa
l\,
\na symptom of distress. It is a language that tells us
\nabout a plight that must be understood.”
– Alice Miller
\nWe have the snow. We have the cold. Now we just need the place…
\n\n
BUUF’s President Harvey Johnson has kindly offered to host BUUFers in his large\, snowy backyard on Sunday\, January 30th from 1-4 PM. Instead of g etting together over Zoom for RE lessons\, we thought children might prefe r to gather outside for some fun!
\n\n
RE kids and their pare nts can take turns sledding down Harvey’s groomed sledding trail into the ravine. Or they can hang out by the bonfire and drink hot cocoa. Or join H arvey on a nature tour of the ravine in winter. There will also be other s now games to play…like making snow angels\, building a fort and making col ored ice balls using balloons.
\n\n
All BUUFers are invited t o join this event\, and we especially hope our RE children will use this o pportunity to intermingle and build stronger friendships. Feel free to dro p in anytime between 1 and 4 pm.
\n\n
Harvey’s address:
\n1920 Sunset Court
\nSt. Joseph MI
The month of Feb ruary is dedicated to understanding our proposed 8th UU Princip le: The 8th Principle affirms and promotes journeying toward spi ritual wholeness by working to build a diverse\, multicultural Beloved Com munity by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressi ons in ourselves and our institutions. The focus for this Sund ay is Ethical Living. Beth La Fleur\, in addition to having some gr eat music\, will introduce us to the 8th principle and\, becaus e it is an intergenerational Sunday\, the young ones of the church will he lp us struggle with some ethical issues. It is a hybrid service so you can come in person or join on Zoom.
\nAs a person of color and a member of QUUF’s 8th Principle Task Force\, I a m excited about the possibility of adding the 8th Principle. Why? Because it is an invitation to elevate our consciousness about racism in ourselves and our denomination.
\nAlthough our Constitution asserts the ideal that all people are created equal\, we have fallen woefully short of matc hing that ideal. We created an economy based on slavery. We legalized segr egation with Jim Crow laws. Hate crimes have always been a part of our leg acy – even now. There are still systems that bar people of color from havi ng equitable access to healthcare\, education\, voting\, housing\, finance and justice.
\nOur current UU principles\, like our constitution\, state our ideals. And while our 1st Principle affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every person\, sometimes we fall short. What I like about t he 8th Principle is that it specifically names not just our ideals but als o our actions and the need for accountability. This will help our denomina tion grow and guide us in evolving consciousness around race.
\nBeco ming more diverse\, equitable\, and inclusive is a spiritual journey. Some of us are already ready to help dismantle racism at the systemic level. O thers are willing to help other travelers to our destination. Others still are stuck. Wherever we are in our journey\; we’re each valued and welcome . That is the spirit of Beloved Community.
\nBeloved Community is de scribed by politician John Lewis “as a nation and world society at peace w ith itself.” Beloved community\, described by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, is a community NOT continually living with bitterness and friction. Belov ed community is the fulfillment of our country’s promise of life\, liberty \, justice and equal protection under the law.
\nI am concerned with the movement to adopt the eighth principle a nd have two reasons for my concern.
\nFirst\, it is not a principle and is already covered by our present seven very well expressed principles . The proposed eighth is redundant and structurally more like a mission. I ts action certainly deserves attention and action on the part of our commu nity\, but it is not a principle.
\nSecondly\, if it were raised to the level of a principle it would be discriminatory. Our seven principles challenge us individually and as a community to address the injustices and threats embedded in our society and worldwide.
\nCertainly racial i nequality is high on my list\, but so are the rights of LBGTQ+ and women\, substance abuse\, homelessness\, and global warming. I am sure we all hav e our lists. We need soldiers\, processes\, and passion in all these areas \; and to elevate one mission above the others is to create an imbalance t hat does not give equal power to all of our concerns in our attempt to ful fill the moral charges of our current seven principles. The eighth princip le is the wrong solution for a real problem.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220206T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220206T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Ethical Living” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-ethical-living/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/02/Principles.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;htt ps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Principles.png?fit =410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-c ontent/uploads/2022/02/Principles.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1\;1024\;576\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15848@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\ , February 8th we continue with our Monthly theme of: Introd ucing the Proposed 8th UU Principle. The Focus of th e service will be Expanding the Circle\, which means acquiring a ma ture understanding of systemic injustice and working to make a better soci ety. Lisa Fuller\, Chair of the Sunday Services team\, will talk about the social dimension of making a just society and Rev. Jim McConnell will tal k about the spiritual aspect of that work. Additionally\, Joanne Krettek h as a great Story for All Ages\, Nan Lundeen will bring an original poem\, and Beth La Fleur and Candace Onweller have some more really great music. And that’s not all…
\nTina Eberly will be teaching RE children about Whitney Young\, an influential Civil Rights Leader and Unitarian Universa list. In addition\, since it’s so close to Valentine’s Day\, BUUF’s Ethica l Eating Group is planning a “love treat” (a small bag of vegetarian goodi es) for BUUFers to take home and enjoy. Also\, BUUF President Harvey Johns on plans to give every child who attends the service in person a bar of de licious “fair trade” chocolate. This is a service you won’t want to miss!< /p>\n
Join us on Zoom or in person.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220213T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220213T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Expanding the Circle” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-expanding-the-circle/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/02/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1\;10 24\;576\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/ 02/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1280%2C720&ssl=1\;1280\;720\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15866@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Berrien UU Fellowship is offering a Tapestry of Faith program designed spe cifically for those age 50+. The gift of extended years finds many people becoming elders with deep personal questions such as\, Who am I now? and W hat will I do that is meaningful? This workshop introduces the idea of “el derhood” as a creative and important time of life\, a time to search insid e\, integrate experiences\, and cultivate wisdom. Rituals and activities f or the program\, such as journaling and sharing blessings\, will be establ ished. Participants will get to know one another and to create a community of elders learning together.
\nThis workshop will be conducted over Zoom in six two-hour evening sessions. Rev. Jim McConnell and Interim DRE Joanne Krettek will jointly facilitate the workshop. Participants are inv ited to “bring a friend” to each session. A minimum of five registered par ticipants is needed in order for the workshop to proceed. Please register by emailing dre@berrienuu.org with the names of those who plan to attend. Workshops will take place from 6-8pm on the following Thursday evenings: F eb. 17\, Feb. 24\, March 3\, March 10\, March 17 and March 31.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220217T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220217T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Hindsight\, Humor and Hope: Who\, Me\, an Elder?” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/hindsight-humor-and-hope-who-me-an-elder/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/02/pexels-anna-shvets-5257317.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150 \;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pe xels-anna-shvets-5257317.jpg?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;http s://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pexels-anna-shvets- 5257317.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/be rrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/pexels-anna-shvets-5257317.jpg?fit= 1500%2C1000&ssl=1\;1500\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15937@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Courtesy of Lisa Fuller\, here is a link to the UUA Commission on Institutional Change’s Widening th e Circle of Concern report. Several copies of the report are also availabl e at BUUF.
\n“Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Un iversalist Association of Congregations in 2017\, the UUA Commission on In stitutional Change served through June 2020. Widening the Circle of Concer n: Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change represents the cul mination of the Commission’s work analyzing structural and systemic racism and white supremacy culture within Unitarian Universalism and makes recom mendations to advance long-term cultural and institutional change that red eems the essential promise and ideals of Unitarian Universalism. All UU’s are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the report.”
\n“We\, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association\, covenant to aff irm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions. ”
\nTo help us better understand the issues surrounding the prop osed principle\, Hunter Leggitt and Joanne Krettek will share their perspe ctives and Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in his sermon\, examine our existing 7 principles. Additionally\, there will be a great story for the kids\, an d the BUUF Musicians have some really splendid music for us. Bridget Loren z and Holly Garces will be teaching the RE class for children\, with a the me of “widening the circle.” Join on Zoom or come in person. The masks are off\, for now\, and coffee hour is back in!
\nPeople of faith across the world have condemned the e scalation of violence from Russia and have declared steadfast support for Ukraine and its people in the defense of their sovereignty and their democ racy.
\nThe Parliament of the World’s Religions and The C ommittee of Religious NGOs at the UN\, in partnership with communities of faith\, invite people and communities of faith\, spirituality\, and consci ence to join the “Global Prayers for Ukraine: a multi-faith service for pe ace and freedom in a hurting world.”
\nThe prayer service will feature prayers from diverse faith expressions upholding peace and f reedom\, share reflections of solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian co mmunity around the world\, call for a peaceful resolution to this conflict \, and listen to messages from our sisters and brothers in Ukraine.
\n< p class='p1'>The interfaith service will be hosted on Thursday\, March 3rd at 12 noon Eastern Time at the United Nations Church Center Chapel\, open to the New York City community in-person and live-streamed to participant s around the world via Zoom\, Facebook\, and YouTube.\n< a href='http://url9064.uua.org/ls/click?upn=rcTGl9CoRjXAwh0NjcZ6gBYEs3Osid UncarP3kmDzYl-2FN4x18q9hSZQjf9d7imK0bFI1SCXiAs8iptSqZR25LQBa-2BO8c1qXJU94q Cgp2P7gbcR509oVcI58MSb-2B1yF8WfQcV_U8-2FzRMA8pwK6BcKXi4HrKg0Tk8cUveBQyJSEG UwSvNRA-2BEuIG3p9NDFqQ9GJoa3j60rOk8F9soXlUsHQYe8oP6kUU7LxXYI92yjzyb0m6PejC mXVK46aC-2F-2BY0jEef-2F8UyCKAHgiBu06Mp4NZ6Xc-2BoguP2zBtXSfVsnIQ5pdXnvjWahq fkFHC-2BcUhuz6Au-2BJBtyLVmv5SrJqoqneOG1JJkePnBDLHqKavWu6EE1KTysbOlN9dzZI5o aP42XaTWAuEx1iYjNFn7Rvu8SlltfIG2mLk-2Bp8r6H-2FrBNnX0iwSdUbdFeVGGvTxKXUO6r5 OqXq25GPaDMY-2F5h0isF-2Fv0F1OfSri7JIVhPybIlOYFvZE4BfnkUtUrISFPJ5cP9u4NQ1nZ IgIYg3jyyoeWW4UDsD-2FsraPm9qX2LGNXN3t-2F0Dn77hiKGC80Hw-2BmFH267MuSteSM9-2B vOm-2Bja7XvVxA0zClYaiIjM0GDHxPwRQcavdouKawwacE9kWbGfmrUJ2tYEhJoJWTr6agfnA2 6vktnL90HlN8Kzq6-2F2GINVoA8iUJ8rL9Xdyoy-2Bsh1o1wN4scec7FJMqrJ7YefYuSSkd2xM r7bHYrCXhBdNCioxPh-2Bf2Aw7-2Bn6-2FJsH357u0qV-2Fo-2FiSaXTiiP8YGaSsgZXu-2Bzd snTsEcyML5H94VHmJXE4wzReHlMEMwfA21T-2B3wR8CYsJlr4s0qmuxDoupWhuIwtmuU0jvNRB oJNsTVElvfIdTTZuliYAPvqiIZJVR7vSO0hnrwYEy2hLkItFP3rVqR-2B5YkWrRGXQ5gGVDvEF P2jCr8fzmVkvEC1LpujZe3CVjDZxMNtsp8c7Igwni2jPhj-2FdeqwUZTIw5tV-2BKXmR-2FW7- 2BzjqzlqOkYb0oN-2BTnzUo0co-2FepJdBHXrPbfvSq7l3EcbZMMtJWSWxVk6pwSS2pTv5frtI lOUyQmvY7xUx7lvfXmlJssEBHlkw9XT-2BJSji9HjOH3DuUQzbXDh8yQHYQkW1KUwKoj8A-3D' >Event Details & RSVP
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220303T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220303T130000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Global Prayers for Ukraine: A multi-faith service for peace and fre edom in a hurting world URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/global-prayers-for-ukraine-a-multi-faith-se rvice-for-peace-and-freedom-in-a-hurting-world/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-4.09.57-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-4.09.57-PM.png?fit=410%2C228&ssl=1\;410\ ;228\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03 /Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-4.09.57-PM.png?fit=1024%2C569&ssl=1\;1024\;569\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Scree n-Shot-2022-03-01-at-4.09.57-PM.png?fit=1800%2C1000&ssl=1\;1800\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16073@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Be rrien UU Fellowship serves lunch at the Bent on Harbor Soup Kitchen the first Saturday of every month. Berrien UU v olunteers prepare the meal\, greet guests and help clean up the kitchen. T his is a terrific opportunity to serve the greater community\, support our Social Justice mission and enjoy the company of fellow BUUFers and guests at the kitchen. Rev. Jim McConnell\, Harvey Johnson\, Diane Gibbons and o thers generously lead the group in planning the meal and dessert and will gladly find a role for all volunteers\, whether they’ve helped dozens of t imes or this is their first time. Please consider coming to the Soup Kitch en to help\, even if it’s only for an hour or two.
\nThe Soup Kitche n is located at 233 Michigan Street in Benton Harbor.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220305T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220305T130000 GEO:+42.113705;-86.454624 LOCATION:Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen @ 233 Michigan St\, Benton Harbor\, MI 49022\, USA RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;INTERVAL=2;BYDAY=1SA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Prepare and Serve Lunch at Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/prepare-and-serve-lunch-at-benton-harbor-so up-kitchen-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2015/07/soup_kitchen_low_profile.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\; 1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/soup _kitchen_low_profile.png?fit=410%2C115&ssl=1\;410\;115\;1\,large\;https:// i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/soup_kitchen_low_profil e.png?fit=554%2C156&ssl=1\;554\;156\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16169@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
This Sunday\ , March 6th\, the focus of our BUUF worship service is “Courageous Women.” It is also an intergenerational service so the young ones will be in the sanctuary for the whole hour. In the service several BUUFers will share the stories of Courageous women that have influenced their lives and every one\, who wishes\, can take part in an exercise to remember important wom en in their own lives. Plus\, there will be\, as usual\, lots of inspirat ional music. Come in person or Join by Zoom.
\nImage Caption: So phia Magdalena Scholl (May 9\, 1921 – February 22\, 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi political activist\, active within the White Ros e Non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany\, She was tortured and killed in Stadelheim Prison at the age of 21.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220306T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220306T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Courageous Women” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-courageous-women/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Service .png?fit=250%2C344&ssl=1\;250\;344\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16130@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Renewing Faith” is the Small Group Ministry topic i n March. You are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this mo nth: Monday\, March 7th from 6-8pm or Tuesday\, March 15th\, from 1-3pm. p>\n
The March 7th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there w ill be snacks! The March 15th group meets over Zoom. We are still acceptin g new members into each Chalice Circle.
\nSmall Group Min istry members are invited to review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and q uestions. (To access the for March\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and click on “Sma ll Group Ministry March 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meet ings\, we’ll discuss our reflections in a series of discussion rounds. Unl ike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross -talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our ref lections and honor one another through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide.
\nIf yo u’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal envi ronment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Mi nistry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend t he same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220307T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220307T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry (Chalice Circles): “Renewing Faith” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-chalice-circles-renewi ng-faith/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?fit=410%2C207&ssl=1\;41 0\;207\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/ 03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?fit=1024%2C517&ssl=1\;1024\;5 17\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sc reen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?fit=1074%2C542&ssl=1\;1074\;542\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16182@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark or Nancy Gilpin DESCRIPTION:
All are welcome to attend the Social Justice Committee’s nex t meeting on Wednesday\, March 9 at 7pm.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3Z0N
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Meeting ID: 891 071 0930
\nPa
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Agenda – March 9 \, 2022\, at 7:00 pm
\nUUA Principles
\nA Prospective 8th Principle:< /strong>
\n“We\, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universal ist Association\, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spirit ual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Communit y by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions i n ourselves and our institutions.”
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220309T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220309T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-14/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16261@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, March 13th\, we will be addressing the question: “What does Standing o n the Side of Love mean in times of war?” To help us in our discussion\, Dave Sarra\, long time member of BUUF and conscientious objector during th e Vietnam era and Dr. Ronald Barker who served as a artillery officer in V ietnam will talk about the challenges they faced as they chose how to part icipate in that war. They will also share their opinions about what our i nvolvement should be as a country and as individuals in the current confli ct in Ukraine. Additionally\, Joanne Krettek has a really great story for the kids about the world’s refugee crisis. After the story\, Joanne and Te rry Sundstrom will lead an RE class for the children.
\nBeth LaFleur and the BUUF Musicians will have more great inspirational music. During t he service a collection will be taken to help the nearly one and a half mi llion refugees that have already fled Ukraine in the face of Russian aggre ssion. This is an important and timely topic\, something we are all strugg ling with. Come in person or join by Zoom. Bring money for the special col lection\, if you can. The kids are also invited to participate in the col lection.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220313T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220313T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Standing on the Side of Love in Times of War” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-standing-on-the-side-of-love -in-times-of-war/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl =1\;1024\;576\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/03/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1600%2C900&ssl=1\;1600\;900\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16363@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, BUUF used to host an annual Cabaret / Auction / Ple dge Appreciation Dinner. Unfortunately\, this hasn’t happened for the past couple of years due to Covid. We are excited to see this event return in May\, 2022! Our President Harvey Johnson has even agreed to be MC / Auctio neer for the event!
\nIf you would like to help plan food \, decorations and entertainment for the event\, or help with planning the auction\, please join our planning session on Monday\, March 14th at 10am over Zoom.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/976519 75169?pwd=L1NsNDd4cDNrM2dNTTZWcDh0cFdjUT09
\nMeeting ID:
976 5197 5169
\nPasscode: 552923
If you cannot mak e this meeting or just want to offer suggestions to the team\, please emai l Joanne at office@berrienuu.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220314T113000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Cabaret Planning Session URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-cabaret-planning-session/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/cabaret-154609_1280.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cabaret-1 54609_1280.png?fit=245%2C410&ssl=1\;245\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/cabaret-154609_1280.png?fit=612%2 C1024&ssl=1\;612\;1024\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2022/03/cabaret-154609_1280.png?fit=765%2C1280&ssl=1\;765\;1280\ ; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16157@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:JOANNE M KRETTEK\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Renewing Faith” is the Small Group Ministry topic i n March. You are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this mo nth: Monday\, March 7th from 6-8pm or Tuesday\, March 15th\, from 1-3pm. p>\n
The March 7th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there w ill be snacks! The March 15th group meets over Zoom. We are still acceptin g new members into each Chalice Circle.
\nSmall Group Min istry members are invited to review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and q uestions. (To access the for March\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and click on “Sma ll Group Ministry March 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meet ings\, we’ll discuss our reflections in a series of discussion rounds. Unl ike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross -talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our ref lections and honor one another through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide.
\nIf yo u’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal envi ronment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Mi nistry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend t he same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220315T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220315T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry (Chalice Circles) URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-chalice-circles-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?fit=410%2C207&ssl=1\;41 0\;207\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/ 03/Screen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?fit=1024%2C517&ssl=1\;1024\;5 17\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sc reen-Shot-2022-03-01-at-11.31.34-AM.png?fit=1074%2C542&ssl=1\;1074\;542\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16468@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:
The next Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting will be at 7:00pm on Thursday\, May 16 at BUUF.
\nAgenda
\n1. Review of WCC activities for 2021
\n2. Planning of service and days of recognition
\n3. Spe aker’s Bureau for the OutCenter
\n4. Other community invo lvement
\n5. Open discussion
\nPlease contact WCC C hair Brett Maccani with any questions.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220316T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220316T203000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/welcoming-congregation-committee-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16480@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:Our Unitarian Universali st Six Sources is the theme for our March Sunday Services. To welcome the Vernal Equinox\, this Sunday we’ll focus on “Spiritual teachings of Ea rth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and inst ruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.” Join the service L ive or via Zoom to participate in a simplified version of the Greek myth o f Persephone\, daughter of Zeus and Demeter\, goddess of the earth. We wil l play-act in a way that even the most shy participants can easily join in . The story of Demeter & Persephone is a story of mothers and daughters\, and also a story of the seasons. “So often\, our lives reflect the natural world we live in and we can find our answers there\, if we just look\,” s ays Teresa LaPlante\, former BUUF Director of Religious Education and auth or of our play.
\nImage Caption: Illustration by Walter Crane\, from “The Story of Greece: told to boys and girls” (1914) by Mary Macgrego r\, Public Domain
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220320T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220320T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Spring Equinox” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-spring-equinox-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Sunday-Service.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Service .jpg?fit=308%2C410&ssl=1\;308\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Service.jpg?fit=750%2C1000&ssl=1\;75 0\;1000\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16314@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be a Green Sanctuary Team meeting March 24 at 7 pm v ia ZOOM. The link is below. More info as we get closer. Please provide age nda items that are on your mind.
\nWe will discuss\;
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99653109271?pwd=YUVpY2J5enFCVGQ4TGJNUVdwdWYwUT09
\nMeeting ID: 996 5310 9271
\nPasscode: 732271
On Tuesday\, March 29th\, The Community Forum for Economic Justice pres ents a study of “Standing Up: Tales of Struggle.” “Standing Up” is inspiri ng literature authored by two people who have dedicated their lives to wor king for the oppressed. Dr. Darryl Heller\, IUSB\, will be on hand to inte rview the authors Ellen Bravo and Larry Miller\, who will be present for t he event. Event details are below\, along with links to sign up for Zoom\, and a review that you might enjoy.
\nStories about the Social Justi ce Movement that inspire and encourage!
\nOn Tuesday\, March 29thth 6:00- 8:00 PM\, Dr. Darryl Heller will in terview the authors of the book Standing Up by Ellen Bravo and La rry Miller\, followed by a general discussion
\nEllen Bravo\, a wome n’s rights activist\, was the founder of the Milwaukee Chapter of 9 to 5 a nd the director of Family Values @ Work. Larry Miller\, a union organizer and an education activist\, was an editor of Rethinking Education and the President of the Milwaukee School Board.
\nAs they stand up\, slow down\, form unions\, leave an abusive relationship or just stir up good tr ouble\, the characters in this multi-generation novel entertain and enligh ten\, make us laugh and rage\, and encourage us to love deeply\, that we m ay continue the fight for justice. The book details the joy — the enormou s satisfaction of watching people stand up for themselves\, the friendship and love\, the ever-growing community\, the delight of being present when people grow their power and bring about real change.
\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220329T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220329T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:A Book Discussion of “Standing Up: Tales of Struggle” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/a-book-discussion-of-standing-up-tales-of-s truggle/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Standing-Up-Tales-of-Struggle.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\; 150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03 /Standing-Up-Tales-of-Struggle.jpg?fit=265%2C410&ssl=1\;265\;410\;1\,large \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Standing-Up-T ales-of-Struggle.jpg?fit=323%2C500&ssl=1\;323\;500\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0asnt8e3l4ku1q4nincgb6qfsr@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Topic: New Moon Womyn’s Circle
Time: 6:3
0 – 9:00 pm\, Thursday\, March 31
Janice Zerfas is leading our cir cle this month. We had hoped to offer an in-person meeting plus Zoom sinc e COVID numbers have improved so much\, but some other (less dangerous) bu gs have emerged locally. Janice and I have both been sick this week (Kath arine\, too!) and we know others who have also been sick. So\, just to be safe:
\nWe’ll meet virtually only this month.
\nUsin g a poem & memoir by Joy Harjo as a guided writing prompt\, we’ll continue our theme of mothers (good\, bad\, indifferent\, absent\, etc) from last month. Janice will also share words from Victoria Chang’s collection of l iterary letters and mementos on the art of remembering across generations. For poet Chang\, memory “isn’t something that blooms\, but something that bleeds internally.”
\nJoin the circle via Zoom:
Enter 6:15
-6:30pm for informal chatting.
Circle is cast at 6:30pm.
https://zoom.us/j/91092292367…
Meeting ID: 910
9229 2367
Passcode: 877888
For more information\, feel free to call\, text or email.
\nLisa Fuller
269-470-7379
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220331T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220331T210000 LOCATION:ZOOM SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:VIRTUAL ONLY New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16562@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 3rd\, the theme of our BUUF service is “Working Towar ds a Sustainable Future.” It is also an intergenerational service so the y oung ones will remain in the service for the entire hour. For the intergen erational service\, everyone is invited to make a small\, take home flower garden for themselves. Additionally\, Brett Maccani will share a Story fo r all Ages that has to do with Trans visibility\, June Blackwell\, Ralph H eibutzki\, Harvey Johnson\, and Diane Gibbons will each share one thing th ey think we can do\, politically\, environmentally\, technologically\, or spiritually to make a sustainable future. Also\, Rev. Jim McConnell will b ring a message titled: “Putting our Hands to the Plow: A Prescription for Hope” and Beth La Fleur will have some more great music for us.
\nCome in person or on Zoom. Bring a friend.
\nAft er the service and a brief Circle Talk\, we will have our Earth Day Lunche on / First-Sunday-of-the-Month Potluck. We hope everyone will stay for thi s. The Ethical Eating and Green Sanctuary teams are hosting the luncheon a nd will bring several vegetarian dishes. However\, all BUUFers are invited to bring a dish of any sort if they so wish. You do not need to bring a d ish to participate in the luncheon. You do not need to attend the service to participate in the luncheon. Just come out and join in the fun! The lun cheon will start at approximately 12 noon.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220403T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220403T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Working Towards a Sustainable Future” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-working-towards-a-sustainabl e-future/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/Sunday-Service-2.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Servi ce-2.png?fit=410%2C371&ssl=1\;410\;371\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=477%2C432&ssl= 1\;477\;432\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16650@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Bridget Lorenz DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 10th\, at 10:30am\, join your fel low BUUFers for Generosity Sunday! BUUF Board Members Bridget Lorenz and D ick Berndt will be kicking off our annual pledge campaign. A few BUUFers w ill offer testimonials as to why they support BUUF financially\, and Silas Lorenz will bring us the Story for All Ages. Rev. Jim McConnell will deli ver a sermon titled “Learning to Let Go\,” and\, as usual\, there will be lots of good music. Join us in person or on Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220410T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220410T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Generosity Sunday!” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-generosity-sunday-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-05-at-7.39.50-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-05-at-7.39.50-PM.png?fit=367%2C410&ssl=1\;367\ ;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04 /Screen-Shot-2022-04-05-at-7.39.50-PM.png?fit=622%2C694&ssl=1\;622\;694\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16675@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee Meeting is scheduled for W ednesday\, April 13 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place over Zoom. Plea se contact Clark or Nancy Gilpin if you would like to join the meeting. Al l BUUFers are welcome.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220413T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220413T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-social-justice-committee-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16838@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:There will be a Green Sanctuary Team Meeting on Thursday\, A pril 14th at 7:00pm via Zoom. The team will discuss:
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This Sunday April 17th the theme of our service is “Green Sanctuary.” It is also Easte r for Christian believers. For the service\, Harvey Johnson and Diane Gibb ons will talk about our Green Sanctuary project\, and Nan Lundeen\, Janice Zerfas\, and Linda Lobik will bring us some special favorite poetry. Addi tionally\, Joanne Krettek has chosen a great Story for All Ages\, Beth and Candace have some great music picked out\, and Rev. Jim will talk a bit a bout a powerful theme that runs through Easter\, Passover\, and the Sustai nability movement. Join on Zoom or come in person for another great servic e.
\nWe have two fun things planned for children this Sunday. The first is a composting experiment. Please send children with a small contai ner of table scraps for the experiment. We will monitor the experiment on a regular basis to see how organic matter decomposes over time. Next\, we will have an Easter egg hunt! Please bring kids of all ages to the service so they can join in the fun!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220417T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220417T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Green Sanctuary” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-green-sanctuary/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C205&ssl=1\;410\;205\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sunday-Service.png?fit=938%2C469&ssl=1\;938 \;469\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16795@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The next Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting will take place over Zoom on Wednesday\, April 20th at 7:00pm.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220420T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/welcoming-congregation-committee-meeting-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16820@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will b e a free screening of the movie “Beyond Climate” on Thursday\, April 21st at 7:00pm at Berrien UU Fellowship. Your host will be BUUF president and c o-chair of our Green Sanctuary Team\, Harvey Johnson.
\nFree popcorn is available. BYOB encouraged. Doors open at 6:45pm\, and the community i s invited to attend.
\nFor those concerned with how our diet affects planetary health\, there will be an Ethical Eating Group meeting prior to the film\, beginning at 6pm. If you’d like to join\, please bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share.
\nAbout the Film:
\n“British
Columbia – Canada’s most westerly Province along the Pacific coast – is a
hotspot to visualize and experience how global warming affects local envir
onments and communities. Heat waves\, droughts\, melting glaciers\, pest o
utbreaks\, back-to-back record setting forest fires\, and changes to the o
ceans.
Beyond Climate takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the heart of the issues. The film holistically con nects the larger patterns of climate change with the human dimension\, and what it looks like across BC from the top of the mountains to the depths of the oceans. Shot throughout the province over many years\, the collecti ve wisdom and perspectives of Indigenous leaders\, local communities\, sci entists\, and policymakers are featured.”
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220421T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220421T210000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Environmental Justice Film Screening: “Beyond Climate” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/environmental-justice-film-screening-beyond -climate/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/beyond-climate.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/beyond-climate .jpg?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/beyond-climate.jpg?fit=960%2C540&ssl=1\;960 \;540\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16919@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
Join the Gr een Sanctuary Team on Saturday\, April 23 from 1-3pm\, for Green Up / Clea n up (e.g.\, solar system tour\; nature hike to the back of the 5-acre BUU F preserve where there are frogs\; compost bin build\; garden clean up\; e lectric mower lessons\; weeding\; leaf pickup\; or whatever you would like to contribute to beautify the BUUF grounds.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220423T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220423T150000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Up / Clean Up Day at BUUF URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-up-clean-up-day-at-buuf/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/Green-Sanctuary.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Green-Sanctua ry.png?fit=227%2C224&ssl=1\;227\;224\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16332@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
All BUUF members and friends are invited to a special night of food an d fellowship on Saturday\, April 23rd\, from 6 to 8 PM. A light dinner wil l be provided\, followed by a brief presentation and discussion. Newer vis itors to BUUF are especially encouraged to attend. This is a great opportu nity to to get to know other BUUFers in an informal setting\, learn more o ur fellowship and faith\, and ask questions. Children are invited\, and ch ild care will be provided. Please RSVP to office@berrienuu.org.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220423T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220423T200000 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:UU AllComers Dinner and Discussion URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/uu-allcomers-dinner-and-discussion-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/dinner-2814566_1280.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dinner-28 14566_1280.png?fit=410%2C265&ssl=1\;410\;265\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/dinner-2814566_1280.png?fit=1024% 2C661&ssl=1\;1024\;661\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-conten t/uploads/2022/03/dinner-2814566_1280.png?fit=1280%2C826&ssl=1\;1280\;826\ ; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16906@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Meeting ID: 925 3994 9130
\nRE childre n are invited to spend a fun evening at BUUF while parents enjoy the night off. We will prepare a meal for the children and also work with them on a children’s performance for the BUUF Cabaret (scheduled for May 14). If yo u have suggestions for a song\, dance or both for the children’s performan ce\, please pass them along to Beth La Fleur\, BUUF’s Music Director.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220429T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220429T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spring Parents’ Night Out URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/spring-parents-night-out/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/hand-197895_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hand-197895_ 1920.jpg?fit=410%2C308&ssl=1\;410\;308\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/hand-197895_1920.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&ssl =1\;1024\;768\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/03/hand-197895_1920.jpg?fit=1333%2C1000&ssl=1\;1333\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16807@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Nan Lundeen DESCRIPTION:A special Braver Angels virtual workshop designed for the Great La
kes Region is right around the corner. Join on April 30th for “Bridging th
e Divide on Climate Solutions Workshop” to help build your communication s
kills in order to talk more constructively with others about climate chang
e solutions.
\nSaturday\, April 30th
\n11am-1:30pm ET
\nVir
tual workshop on Zoom
Public opinion polling shows that more and m ore Americans are concerned about climate change. The Great Lakes region i s being affected by flooding and drought\, and stronger storms. However\, there remains strong disagreement about what we should do about it. Many c limate advocates believe that aggressive government intervention is requir ed. Others argue that radical climate policies will cause greater economic and social harm than will be caused by climate change. You’ll come away f rom the workshop with the tools and practice to get through conversation g ridlock.
\nLearn more and register here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220430T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220430T133000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Bridging the Divide on Climate Solutions Workshop URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/bridging-the-divide-on-climate-solutions-wo rkshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-4.51.36-PM.png?resize=150%2C114&ssl=1 \;150\;114\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/04/Screen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-4.51.36-PM.png?fit=410%2C64&ssl=1\;410\; 64\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/S creen-Shot-2022-04-12-at-4.51.36-PM.png?fit=736%2C114&ssl=1\;736\;114\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16967@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The focus for this Sunday’s worship is “Friendship.” Everyone is invited to bring a friend to church. Additionally\, it is also our monthly intergenerational service\, so the kids will be with us the whole hour. To prepare for the i ntergenerational activity\, please bring one interesting fact about yourse lf that is known to very few people. We will have cards on which to write your fact. For the kids\, an interesting fact could be something like: “I like horses” or “I like to go to visit my Gramma.” or “I do math better th an anyone in my class.” For the adults your fact could be something like: “When no one is around\, I have conversations with my dog” or “I have flow n a supersonic jet fighter” or “My favorite hobby is hiking in wilderness areas.” This service is all about getting to know one another better and m aybe making some new friends.
\nSee you there on Zoom or in person. Bring the kids!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220501T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220501T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Friendship” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-friendship/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/Sunday-Service-2.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sunday-Servi ce-2.png?fit=410%2C262&ssl=1\;410\;262\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=608%2C389&ssl= 1\;608\;389\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7s2h9b6q318a1k65g27gb1lq7i@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Dear Ones\,
Gather 6:30-9:00 pm\, Sunday evening\, May
1\, in person at BUUF or virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and
explore intentions for the coming month.
Arrive at BUUF or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220501T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220501T210000 LOCATION:4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17068@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:Last Sunday’s service explored the topic of creating and deepen ing connections with friends. This Sunday’s service goes a step further. H ow do we proceed when inevitable conflicts arise\, especially among member s of our fellowship? How can our principles and covenant inform us as we e valuate the situation and work toward an ethical\, fair and loving resolut ion?
\nLisa Fuller will lead this Sunday’s service and introduce the service topic. Joanne Krettek will share some tools and resources for rem aining in relationship with one another while resolving disagreements. As usual\, our Music Director Beth La Fleur is planning some beautiful music\ , while other BUUFers will bring us readings\, the Story for All Ages and the RE class for children. (Note: Children will be practicing the song and skit they will perform at the May 14th cabaret. As in prior weeks\, child ren are encouraged to bring an offering of kitchen scraps for our compost bin.)
\nJoin us in person or on Zoom\, as we explore strategies to m aintain and protect our sacred family ties\, friendships\, and this UU con gregation.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220508T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220508T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Sacred Covenant” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-sacred-covenant/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-03-at-11.04.02-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-03-at-11.04.02-PM.png?fit=410%2C275&ssl=1\;41 0\;275\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/ 05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-03-at-11.04.02-PM.png?fit=966%2C648&ssl=1\;966\;648 \;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17201@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:
The BUUF Social Justice Committee will meet on Zoom this com ing Wednesday\, May 11\, at 7:00 pm. The main item on the agenda is decidi ng on a recommendation to the board and congregation about the allocation of earnings for social justice initiatives from the fellowship’s restricte d endowment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Clark Gilpin will send out a Zo om link for the meeting. If you are not on the Social Justice Committee em ail list and would like to attend the meeting\, please email Clark at wgil pin@uchicago.edu for the Zoom link.
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220511T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220511T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-15/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16455@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:
Join us this Sunday\, May 10th\, for a special service planned by Brett M accani and the Welcoming Congregation Committee. We will be recognizing th e International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (observe d on May 17th). Rev. Clark Gilpin will deliver the sermon: “Learning How t o Dance Again.” We will also enjoy some terrific non-traditional music and a hymn sung by our RE children.
\nAfter the Story for All Ages (“I Am Jazz”)\, the children will attend an RE class. (This will involve a pla nting project. Also\, children are once again invited to bring a container of table scraps for our compost bin.)
\nJoin us in person or on Zoo m!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220515T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220515T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Welcoming Congregation: Creating Space for LGBTQ+ People” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-welcoming-congregation-creat ing-space-for-lgbtq-people/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/IDAHTB-Facebook-Twitter-Web.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;15 0\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/I DAHTB-Facebook-Twitter-Web.jpg?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;ht tps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IDAHTB-Facebook-T witter-Web.jpg?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1\;1024\;576\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com /berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/IDAHTB-Facebook-Twitter-Web.jpg? fit=1778%2C1000&ssl=1\;1778\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17266@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Ethical Eating Group pitch-in dinner will be this Thur sday\, May 19th at Berrien UU Fellowship. All BUUFers are invited to atten d. Weather permitting\, we will eat outdoors!
\nPlease bring a veget arian or vegan dish to share. Families\, friends and newcomers are welcome even if they don’t bring food to share!
\nThere is no official agen da for the evening. Just come\, relax\, enjoy good conversation and yummy food!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220519T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220519T193000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting-6/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/victoria-shes-4MEL9XS-3JQ-unsplash.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\; 150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/20 22/05/victoria-shes-4MEL9XS-3JQ-unsplash.jpg?fit=410%2C274&ssl=1\;410\;274 \;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/vic toria-shes-4MEL9XS-3JQ-unsplash.jpg?fit=1024%2C685&ssl=1\;1024\;685\;1\,fu ll\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/victoria-sh es-4MEL9XS-3JQ-unsplash.jpg?fit=1494%2C1000&ssl=1\;1494\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17284@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Can someone who does not see themself represented in a congregat ion still find a spiritual home there? The leaders of Black Lives of Unita rian Universalism tell us it can be really hard to worship as a Black pers on in an all or mostly white space. How can BUUF make it easier?
\nL isa Fuller will be the service leader and deliver this Sunday’s message. R ev. Jim will be back at BUUF with a Story for All Ages\, and Lisa Quinlan- Heibutzki will share a reading from American author and social activist be ll hooks.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220522T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220522T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Creating Space for BIPOC People” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-creating-space-for-bipoc-peo ple/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-17-at-9.17.36-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/05/Screen-Shot-2022-05-17-at-9.17.36-PM.png?fit=410%2C263&ssl=1\;410\ ;263\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05 /Screen-Shot-2022-05-17-at-9.17.36-PM.png?fit=1024%2C657&ssl=1\;1024\;657\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Scree n-Shot-2022-05-17-at-9.17.36-PM.png?fit=1216%2C780&ssl=1\;1216\;780\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17327@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The May Welcoming Congregation Committee meeting will take p lace on Wednesday\, May 25th at 7pm on Zoom.
\nItems for discussion:
\nIf you would lik e to attend and are not already a committee member\, please contact Commit tee Chair Brett Maccani for the Zoom link.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/welcoming-congregation-committee-meeting-10 / X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17339@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\ , May 29th\, the theme of our service is Conflict Management. Rev. Jim McC onnell will\, in his sermon titled: “The Greatest Battles are Fought Wi thin\,” talk about how to address the raging division in our country’s current culture wars and also how to fight the inner conflicts we need to address if we are to move towards more mature and balanced lives. Additio nally\, Dennis and Ellen Higdon will talk about conflict resolution in mar riage\, Gloria Weberg will officiate for our Fabric of Life Ceremony\, and Beth La Fleur will have some more great music. Come in person or join on Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220529T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220529T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Conflict Management” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-conflict-management/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1024%2C682&ssl=1\;10 24\;682\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17416@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220531T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220531T153000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Lessons URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-lessons/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17358@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220531T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220531T210000 GEO:+42.078737;-86.465235 LOCATION:Fuller Home @ 499 August Dr\, Benton Harbor\, MI 49022\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Group May Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-group-may-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/05/javier-allegue-barros-55bVEzGVnzY-unsplash.jpg?resize=150%2C150 &ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/up loads/2022/05/javier-allegue-barros-55bVEzGVnzY-unsplash.jpg?fit=274%2C410 &ssl=1\;274\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/05/javier-allegue-barros-55bVEzGVnzY-unsplash.jpg?fit=669%2C1000 &ssl=1\;669\;1000\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17440@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T153000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Lessons URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-lessons-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17452@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220601T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Lessons URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-lessons-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17464@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220602T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220602T150000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Lessons URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-lessons-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17476@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220602T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220602T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Lessons URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-lessons-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17488@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220603T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220603T210000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Recital URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-recital/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17254@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n\n\nGather in Cir cle with other women and celebrate the new moon 6:30-9:00 pm\, Tuesday\ , May 31. **Because BUUF’s building is not available Tuesday evenings ** we’ll meet in person at the home of Lisa Fuller (499 August Dr\, BH) \, and virtually via Zoom.
\nJanice Zerfas will lead us in a w riting activity based on the book Dear Memory\, by Victoria Chang. Brin g your favorite writing device and\, for inspiration\, a photo of an impor tant woman in your life.
\nArrive at 6:15-6:30pm to settle in .
\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...
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\nMeeting ID: 910 922 9 2367
\nPasscode: 877888Lisa Fuller’s address is 499 Aug ust Drive\, Benton Harbor.
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\nFor more information\, feel free to call\, text or email Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379
The first Sunday in June is set aside for our annual congreg ational meeting\, which takes the place of our Sunday service. During the annual meeting\, we elect new members of the board\, endowment and nominat ing committees. We also review and vote on any proposed amendments to the bylaws or any special requests for funds from the endowment.
\nAll B UUF members and friends are welcome to attend the meeting. In addition\, a nyone who pledged during the 2021/22 pledge campaign (last spring’s campai gn) by May 5th of this year will be eligible to vote. Those who newly pled ged for the coming year (2022/23 pledge campaign) will be eligible to vote at next year’s annual meeting (June 4\, 2023).
\nA list of eligible voting members\, as well as committee or team reports and any proposed amendments or special endowment requests\, a re being added to our website this week. Please check back daily in order to review materia ls prior to the annual meeting. Completed reports are available here.
\nAccording to our bylaws\, a member entitled to vote at a membership meeting or to expre ss consent or dissent without a meeting may authorize other persons to act for the member by proxy. A proxy shall be signed by the member or the mem ber’s authorized agent or representative and shall not be valid after the expiration of three years\, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. A prox y is revocable at the pleasure of the member executing it except as otherw ise provided by statute.
\nThis year’s annual meeting will be hybrid . Both virtual and in-person participants may comment\, ask questions and vote. Following the meeting\, we will hold our usual first-Sunday-of-the-m onth potluck. Please direct any questions to Harvey Johnson at president@b errienuu.org or Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org. Hope to see you th ere for our annual exercise in democracy!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T120000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Annual Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/annual-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17506@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220605T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220606T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Private Event / Music Recital URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/private-event-music-recital-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17796@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\ , June 12th\, we are going to celebrate Parents’ Day at BUUF. It will be a n intergenerational service\, so the kids will be with us for the whole ho ur. Our intergenerational activity is making a card for your parents or so meone who has an important influence in your life. Everyone is invited mak e a card even if your parents are no longer living. Additionally\, Leanne Thomas and Judy Peele will share their thoughts on fatherhood\, and Rev. J im McConnell will deliver a sermon titled: “The Greatest Thing You Can Do for a Child.” Join on Zoom or attend in person.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220612T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Parents’ Day at BUUF” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-parents-day-at-buuf/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/SUNDAY-SERVICE.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SUNDAY-SERVICE .png?fit=410%2C205&ssl=1\;410\;205\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/SUNDAY-SERVICE.png?fit=600%2C300&ssl=1\;600 \;300\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17981@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:The next Ethical Eating Group Meeting takes place on Thursday\, June 16 th\, at BUUF. We will be meeting indoors unless the heat breaks and it is a pleasant evening for being outside. Everyone is invited to bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to pass. If you are a first-time participant\, don’t w orry about bringing a meal. Just stop by and sample the food!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220616T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220616T190000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/vegetable-skewer-3317060_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\; 150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03 /vegetable-skewer-3317060_1920.jpg?fit=410%2C262&ssl=1\;410\;262\;1\,large \;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/vegetable-ske wer-3317060_1920.jpg?fit=1024%2C655&ssl=1\;1024\;655\;1\,full\;https://i0. wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/vegetable-skewer-3317060_1 920.jpg?fit=1920%2C1228&ssl=1\;1920\;1228\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17828@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:JOANNE M KRETTEK\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Celebrating Blessings” is the Small Group Ministry t opic in June. You are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions th is month: Friday\, June 17th from 6:20-8:30pm or Tuesday\, June 21st\, fro m 1-3pm.
\nThe June 17th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, a nd there will be snacks! The June 21st group meets over Zoom. We are still accepting new members into each Chalice Circle.
\nSmall Group Ministry members are invited to review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and questions. (To acces s the discussion packet for June\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and click on “Small Group Ministry June 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meeting s\, we’ll discuss our reflections in a series of discussion rounds. Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross-ta lk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our reflec tions and honor one another through focused listening. More details on thi s unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220617T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220617T203000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry (Chalice Circles): “Celebrating Blessings” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-chalice-circles-celebr ating-blessings/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-07-at-7.39.52-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-07-at-7.39.52-PM.png?fit=410%2C219&ssl=1\;410\ ;219\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06 /Screen-Shot-2022-06-07-at-7.39.52-PM.png?fit=1024%2C547&ssl=1\;1024\;547\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Scree n-Shot-2022-06-07-at-7.39.52-PM.png?fit=1142%2C610&ssl=1\;1142\;610\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18019@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:< p>The theme for this Sunday the 19th is: Leaning into the Li ght and is based on the position of the earth’s Northern Hemisphere re lative to the Sun on the Summer Solstice. Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in bot h the SFAA and the sermon\, use the Windigo myth of the Potawatomi peoples to talk about the spiritual struggle between Light and Dark in the Human Spirit and how we can see the environmental footprint of Windigo in deforested hillsides\, tailings ponds\, coal strip mines\, dying c oral reefs\, epidemics of heart disease\, diabetes\, and the exploitation of the resources of developing countries by first world powers.\nT his Sunday will NOT be an intergenerational service. There will be an outd oor RE class for children\, weather permitting. See you Sunday in person o r over Zoom!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220619T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Summer Solstice: Leaning into the Light” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-summer-solstice-leaning-into -the-light/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/summer-solstice-2433807_1920.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;1 50\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/ summer-solstice-2433807_1920.png?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\; https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/summer-solstice -2433807_1920.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl=1\;1024\;576\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp. com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/summer-solstice-2433807_1920. png?fit=1778%2C1000&ssl=1\;1778\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18045@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ju ne BUUF Board Meeting will take place in person at Berrien UU Fellowship. A Zoom link will also be provided for those who choose to join virtually.< /p>\n
At BUUF’s annual meeting\, several members had questions\, concern s and suggestions regarding the proposed 2022-23 budget. Members also aske d to see the most recent financial reports for the current fiscal year. Th ose reports have now been uploaded to our website.
\nBUUF’s Income & Expense Report YTD
\n\nMembers and Friends are invited to the Boa rd Meeting to listen in and offer insights as the Board discusses the prop osed budget. Join in person or over Zoom.
\nJoin
Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92793304987?pwd=YWFkd0UzdW
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Meeting ID: 927 9330 4987\; Pass code: 423010
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220620T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220620T203000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:June BUUF Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/june-buuf-board-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/pexels-pixabay-53621.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-p ixabay-53621.jpg?fit=410%2C241&ssl=1\;410\;241\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.co m/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pexels-pixabay-53621.jpg?fit=10 24%2C603&ssl=1\;1024\;603\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2022/06/pexels-pixabay-53621.jpg?fit=1698%2C1000&ssl=1\;1698\ ;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18122@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, June 26th at 10:30am\, we will have a Pride Celebration d uring our regular Sunday service. Because Pride is for everyone\, the serv ice will be intergenerational (for both children and adults). Oliver Rojas -Lion will light the chalice and his mother Katharine Lion will lead a Sto ry/March for All Ages. Brett Maccani\, Chair of our Welcoming Congregation Committee\, will deliver an all-ages message entitled “The Color of Our P rinciples.” We will also enjoy special Pride-themed music throughout the s ervice. Join us in person or on Zoom\, and be sure to bring the kids!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220626T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Pride Celebration” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-pride-celebration/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/pride-7234588_1280.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,med ium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pride-7234 588_1280.png?fit=410%2C287&ssl=1\;410\;287\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/be rrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/pride-7234588_1280.png?fit=1024%2C7 17&ssl=1\;1024\;717\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/u ploads/2022/06/pride-7234588_1280.png?fit=1280%2C896&ssl=1\;1280\;896\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17904@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Gather 6:30-9:00 pm\, Monday evening\, June 27\, in person at BU UF or virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month.
\nArrive at BUUF or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm to s ettle in.
\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...
\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367
\nPasscode: 877888
For more information\, feel free to call\, te xt or email Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220627T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220627T210000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/hannah-busing-Zyx1bK9mqmA-unsplash-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/06/hannah-busing-Zyx1bK9mqmA-unsplash-2.jpg?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\ ;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06 /hannah-busing-Zyx1bK9mqmA-unsplash-2.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ssl=1\;1024\;683\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/hanna h-busing-Zyx1bK9mqmA-unsplash-2.jpg?fit=1500%2C1000&ssl=1\;1500\;1000\; END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18232@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunda y\, July 3rd\, is an intergenerational service. So\, the children will be with us the whole hour. Holly Garces\, Rachel Reed\, and Katharine Lion ar e designing an activity for young and old alike that will help us deal wit h summertime stress. Rev. Jim McConnell will deliver a sermon titled “Tige rs R Us” based on the old Zen parable about two tigers and a strawberry\, and the BUUF Musicians will have some more great music. Additionally\, we will honor Conner DeGraaf on his recent graduation from high school. Conne r will share some of his thoughts about starting a new phase of Life.
\nCome in person or join on Zoom. Sunday mornings at a BUUF are great f or relieving stress.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220703T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220703T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Tigers R Us” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-tigers-r-us/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=612%2C408&ssl= 1\;612\;408\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18284@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Reverend Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for this Su nday\, July 10th\, is: “Honoring the Divinity Within.” Judy Peelle\ , Gloria Weberg\, Emily Bettencourt and others will share their experience as therapists\, counselors\, and social workers with helping others recla im their Divine Sparks. Additionally\, Rev. Jim McConnell will share a mes sage with the children in the Story for All Ages\, Beth LaFleur and Judy Peelle will have some great music\, and there will be lots of great conversation during the Coffee Hour. What better way to kindle your Divine Spark than to spend Sunday morning at BUUF. Come in person or join by Zoo m.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220710T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220710T114500 LOCATION:Berrien UU Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Honoring the Divinity Within” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-honoring-the-divinity-within / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/07/image.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https:// i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/image.png?fit=410%2C255 &ssl=1\;410\;255\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upl oads/2022/07/image.png?fit=975%2C606&ssl=1\;975\;606\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220719T190000-3kuntu01u6p5d5ou5gv51t7c6m@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220719T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220719T220000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spiritual Frontiers Facility Rental URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/spiritual-frontiers-facility-rental-2/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18136@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Jeff Green\; 815 325 5448 DESCRIPTION:Our next Green Sanctuary / Ethical Eating Dinner & Discussion i s scheduled for Thursday\, July 21st at 6:00pm. Member Jeff Green has gene rously offered to host the meeting at his summer cottage on Magician Lake. Following dinner\, Jeff will provide a tour of his new heat pump system ( described in Jeff’s Green Sanctuary column earlier this month). His modern heat pump is saving energy and\, in addition to cutting costs\, is also h elping to fight climate change.
\nPlease bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share with the group. If you are a first-time participant\, do no t feel obligated to bring a dish….just join in and sample the food! Even o mnivores can enjoy the dinner and Jeff’s educational presentation.
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220721T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220721T200000 GEO:+42.064068;-86.158624 LOCATION:Jeff Green's Summer Cottage @ 30876 Polk Rd\, Dowagiac\, MI 49047\ , USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary / Ethical Eating Dinner & Discussion URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-sanctuary-ethical-eating-dinner-discu ssion/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-21-at-11.04.07-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2022/06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-21-at-11.04.07-PM.png?fit=410%2C385&ssl=1\;41 0\;385\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/ 06/Screen-Shot-2022-06-21-at-11.04.07-PM.png?fit=714%2C670&ssl=1\;714\;670 \;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18336@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Gather Wednesday July 27\, 6:30-9:00 pm\, in person at BUUF\ , or join virtually via Zoom\, to celebrate the New Moon and explore inten tions for the coming month. Leanne will lead us in a drawing meditation\, and Janice will lead us in a poetry writing exercise.
\nArrive at lo cation (TBD) or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.
\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220727T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220727T210000 LOCATION:Berrien UU Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Group URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-group/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18547@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join us right after service. Bring a dish to share\, or just show up and enjoy what’s there!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220807T133000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Potluck URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-potluck/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18463@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borrisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Brett Maccani is working with OutCenter di rector Mary Jo Schnell to develop plans for training members of a “ speakers bureau” to attend public meetings\, such as school boards and cit y councils\, in support of LGBTQ+ persons. Mary Jo will hold a training se ssion with video for interested BUUF members at 11:30 on Wednesday\, Augus t 10. The session will be held at BUFF and last 60 to 90 minutes. Lunch will be provided.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220810T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220810T130000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:LGBTQ+ Speakers Bureau & Lunch URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/lgbtq-speakers-bureau-lunch/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18646@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Gather < b>Friday\, August 26\, 6:30-9:00pm in person a t BUUF or join virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and explore in tentions for the coming month. Holly and Katharine will lead . Arrive at BUUF or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm span> to settle in.
\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm. For more information\, feel free to call\, text or email Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379 lmfuller0116@gmail.com
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220826T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220826T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-womyns-circle/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18622@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Bridget Lorenz DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220918T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220918T163000 GEO:+42.039589;-86.476157 LOCATION:BUUF @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:All God’s Children Choir practice URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/all-gods-children-choir-practice/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18741@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\nIn their me ssage for this Sunday\, “The Sacred In the In Between\,” Drs. Sandy and La rry Feldman will explore how the work of the existentialist philosopher/th eologian\, Martin Buber (I and Thou) has influenced their practice of psyc hotherapy. Additionally\, Dr. Clark Gilpin will share a piece titled “Mart in Buber and the Experience of the Self” in which he explores how Buber’s though has influenced the way we think of ourselves. If you are the kind o f person who likes the big questions that Life presents us with such as Wh o am I?…How can I best participate in Life?…etc.\, this may be a service f or you. We will also have an interesting and timely message for the kids a nd a lot of great music. Join in person or on Zoom. All are welcome!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220925T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220925T120000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:The Sacred In the In Between URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/18741/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09 /Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-1.39.23-PM-410x210.png\;410\;210\,medium\;https ://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-1.39 .23-PM-410x210.png\;410\;210\,large\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uplo ads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-20-at-1.39.23-PM-410x210.png\;410\;210\,fu ll\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Screen-Shot-2022-09-2 0-at-1.39.23-PM-410x210.png\;410\;210 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18775@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Dear Ones\,
\nGather Monday September 26\, 6:
30-9:00 pm in person or join virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon
and explore intentions for the coming month. Katharine will provide adult
coloring & markers & coloring pencils for a light activity.
Arrive in person or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.
\nCircle is cast a t 6:30pm.
\nFor more information please call\, text or email Lisa Fu
ller. 269-470-7379
\nlmfuller0116@gmail.com
New Moon Womyn’s Circle is a Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship event for BUUF memb ers and friends who identify as female.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220926T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220926T210000 LOCATION:Contact Lisa Fuller for Venue & Zoom info SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/09/015-FW-D004-breathe-flowers-paisley-coloring-page.webp?resize=1 50%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-co ntent/uploads/2022/09/015-FW-D004-breathe-flowers-paisley-coloring-page.we bp?fit=300%2C300&ssl=1\;300\;300\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18803@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Fun with friends! Enjoy our potluck picnic. Go on a nature w alk on the property\, and play a round of frisbee golf. Let’s enjoy being together in the beautiful fall weather after service.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221002T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221002T140000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Picnic URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-picnic/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18634@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Bridget Lorenz DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221002T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221002T163000 GEO:+42.039589;-86.476157 LOCATION:BUUF @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:All God’s Children Choir practice URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/all-gods-children-choir-practice-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18723@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons DESCRIPTION:Join us after service for an omnivorous chili cook-off. Brin g your best chili and your appetite!
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221016T133000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Chili Cook-Off URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/chili-cook-off/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18944@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Beth La Fleur\; balafleur08@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Introducing the first ever BUUF Karaoke Night!
\nSaturday\, Nov 12 – 6-8 PM
\nWelcome to all ages and abilities
\nNo need to sign up\, just show with a song in mind or else we will have a list of songs to choose from. Friends and family welcome! Snacks and non-alcoholic beverag es will be provided. BYOB for anything else. Contact Beth La Fleur at bala fleur08@gmail.com with any questions.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221112T200000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:First Ever BUUF Karaoke Night URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/first-ever-buuf-karaoke-night/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2015/07/musical-notes.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\; https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/musical-notes.j pg?fit=410%2C310&ssl=1\;410\;310\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.or g/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/musical-notes.jpg?fit=800%2C605&ssl=1\;800\;6 05\;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19271@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Leanne Thomas\; Office@BerrienUU.org DESCRIPTION:Sunday service s are held every Sunday at 10:30am. Participants may join in person or via Zoom. For help joining Berrien UU Fellowship’s Sunday Service Zoom meeti ngs or to register for online events\, please email Office@BerrienUU.org.
\nTo join BUUF’s S unday Service via Zoom\, please click this link\; Meeting ID: 973 1741 4085\; Password: 354882. Zoom partici pants will be asked to add their name to chat if they’d like to share anno uncements or joys & concerns\, then wait to be called on by the Zoom moder ator.
\nIf you join via computer but can’t hear or speak to the grou p (or if you do not have a computer or smart phone)\, you can dial in by phone: 312-626-6799 or 646-876-9923. Meeting ID: 973 1741 4085\; Password: 354882.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221113T123000 LOCATION:BUUF RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service & Circle Talk URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-circle-talk/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/02/Chalice-Logo.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;h ttps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Chalice-Logo.png ?fit=404%2C410&ssl=1\;404\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/ wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Chalice-Logo.png?fit=638%2C648&ssl=1\;638\;648\ ;1 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19294@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Leanne Thomas\; 407-488-4057\; Office@BerrienUU.org DESCRIPTION:Gathe r Tuesday\, November 22\, 6:30-9:00 pm\, in person at the home of Leanne T homas in Bridgman or join virtually via Zoom\, to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month.
\nLeanne will lead us in creating b
eaded bracelets using her supplies. Janice will provide light refreshment
s.
\n
\nArrive in person or join Zoom 6:15-6:30p
m to settle in.
Circle is cast at 6:30pm.
\nhttps://zoom
.us/j/91092292367.
\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367
\nPa
sscode: 877888
\n
\n
\nIf you w
ould like to host a future circle\, serve as the circle leader and/or lead
a group activity\, let Lisa Fuller know. lmfuller0116@gmail.com
For more information call\, text or email L
isa Fuller. 269-470-7379
\nlmfuller0116@gmail.com
The theme this month will be SOUP! Please bring a vegetarian or vegan pot of your favorite cold weather soup to share. If you don’t h ave time to cook\, bread\, crackers and salads are also welcome. All membe rs of BUUF\, friends and family are welcome to come\, enjoy a yummy supper and good conversation.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230119T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230119T193000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Potluck URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-potluck/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07 /girl-eating-watermelon-410x273.png\;410\;273\,medium\;https://berrienuu.o rg/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/girl-eating-watermelon-410x273.png\;410\;273 \,large\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/girl-eating-wate rmelon-410x273.png\;410\;273\,full\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2018/07/girl-eating-watermelon-410x273.png\;410\;273 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-20592@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:This circle will meet at BUUF and via zoom. Tuesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 6:15-9:00pm.< /p> DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230205T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230205T163000 LOCATION:home of Janice Zerfas SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-full-snow-moon-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-20549@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:
Janice Zerfas will lead a special gathering at the February Full ‘Snow’ Moon\, with meditations from author and feminist Starhawk and zine making. This circle will be at Jani ce’s home and via zoom. Sun day\, February 5\, 2:00-4:30 at BUUF and on Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230205T134500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230205T163000 LOCATION:home of Janice Zerfas SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle\, Full Snow Moon URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-full-snow-moon/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21089@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:The February circle will be at BUUF and via Zoom\, 6:30-9:00pm Tuesday\, Feb 21\, 2023
. This month we will explore tarot cards. Bring yours! Co
ntact Lisa Fuller for more information.
\nBUUF’s New Moon Womyn’s c
ircle meets on or near each new moon\, gathering at BUUF or member homes a
nd via Zoom. The group is for BUUFers with female gender identity\, and is
open to friends of BUUFers by invitation. Circle participants may join ou
r private facebook group\, New Moon Womyn.
E ach circle usually includes a chalice/candle lighting and reading\, member check-in\, an activity and discussion. Though we meet on or near the new moon each month\, our focus is not limited to moon phases or astrology. We explore ways to tap into our creativity\, honor our whole selves\, and explore our own intentions.
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367.
\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367
\nPasscode: 877888<
br />\n
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\nIf you would like to host a fu
ture circle\, serve as the circle leader and/or lead a group activity\, le
t Lisa Fuller know. lmfuller0116@gmail.com
For more information call\, text or email Lisa Fuller. 269-470-73
79
\nlmfuller0116@gmail.com
Friday\, March 3 at 6:30. Snacks and drinks will be provided\, BYOB for any adult beverages. Please invite friends from outside the BUUF community too! Singing\, dancing and a light show provided by Nico Rojas! Contact Beth La Fleur for any questions.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230303T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230303T203000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Karaoke Night URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/karaoke-night/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21076@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Beth La Fleur DESCRIPTION:We will take a short tour of BUUF with our maintance list. J oan Guilfoyle and Charles Long will accompany BUUFers to discuss maintenan ce concerns.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230305T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230305T123000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Maintenance walk-around\, after service URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/maintenance-walk-around-after-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21136@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; 269-591-0051\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Please put Tuesday\, March 7th at 7:00pm \, on your calendar to gather with fellow BUUFers to discu ss MAINTENANCE (yay!). Seriously\, we’ve compiled a list of projects (both large and small) along with a plan of actions to fix\, replace\, amend\, re-design\, clean up whatever needs doing on the BUUF grounds and building . But we can’t do them all in 2023. Come help decide which ones we can and will tackle this spring! We need your input and\, later\, your muscle. Wh ether you know one end of an ax from the other\, we hope to see you there.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230307T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230307T203000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Maintenance meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/maintenance-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21330@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230314T191100 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230314T201100 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Article II workshop URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/article-ii-workshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-20791@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Faith Schoon\, LWVBCC\; fschoon@mac.com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230316T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230316T203000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:League of Women Voters: Climate Change Educational Forum URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/league-of-women-voters-climate-change-educa tional-forum/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21302@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Lisa Fuller issued this invitation:
\nGather Sunday March 19\, 2:00-4:30 pm\, in person at BUUF or join virtually via Zoom\, to ce lebrate the March New Moon and Vern al Equinox\, and explore intentions for the coming month. Our New Moon Womyn’s circle is for BUUF members and friends who identify as women. Feel free to invite a special woman to experience the nurturing of this circle.
\nWe’ll have a choice of two activities to help us consider:
\n1. Planting: What seeds are you planting? What
\nare yo
u incubating or preparing to grow?
\n2. Making room: What is changing
? How are you
\nmaking room?
\n3. Weaving: What is working throu
gh you? What
\nis your intention or focus point?
Meeting ID: 927 9330 4987
\nPasscode: 423010
Seeing Economically Distressed Communities Through a New Lens
\nThe St. Joseph Community Forum for Econ
omic Justice is holding a one evening book study on Having No
thing\, Possessing Everything. On
\n
Rev. Mi ke is currently pastor of First United Methodist Church in Boulder\, Color ado. He served Broadway United Methodist church in South Bend during the 1990s and early 2000’s.
\n\n
“If you work for social and econ omic justice\, are a community counselor\, a teacher\, or just anyone who works with people\, Rev. Mike’s book\, Having Nothing\, Possessing Eve rything is a must read.
\nSo often our models for helping are s omething of a one-way street: We give and they receive. In his little tre asure of a book\, Rev. Mike shares his vision in story and example of how the greatest gifts come when we become a catalyst that allows everyone to realize their own talents\, gifts\, and passions.” Rev. Jim McConn ell\, St. Joseph Community Forum for Economic Justice
\np>\n
To register for the 7:pm\, March 21st Zoom Session: Click < a href='https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeCNUwKBBgXDu2h4gMk54V3jE Xk3IEM97YIl7fgmL_v4dri3g/viewform?usp=sf_link' target='_blank' rel='noopen er'>here.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230321T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230321T200000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Book study: Having Nothing\, Possessing Everything URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/book-study-having-nothing-possessing-everyt hing/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21219@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:' DESCRIPTION:Our monthly potluck will be
on Friday\, March 31st at BUUF. The dinner will start at 6PM as usual\, not 6:30. We are very happy to be able to share
the evening with the leaders and participants of the Hebrew Teachings grou
p. If you are not interested in staying for the whole evening\, that is fi
ne. Please join us for dinner anyway. Italian Fare is the cuisine for the
evening\, please bring your favorite vegetarian or vegan Italian dish to
pass…..this includes entres\, salads\, dessert\, soup or bread! If you ar
e in a rush and don’t have time to cook….come anyway.
\nIf any
one needs a ride contact me at 269-235-0344. Diane Gibbons
p>
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230331T190000
LOCATION:BUUF
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Potluck\, Italy
URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-potluck-italy/
X-COST-TYPE:free
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:ai1ec-21284@berrienuu.org
DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:
DESCRIPTION:
The eight-session “Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures” multig enerational workshop will take place on the third Friday of every month fr om 6:30-8:00pm. The first session will be conducted on Friday\, October 21st inside the BUUF Sanctuary.
\n< p> \nThis will be a fun\, relaxed workshop led by our beloved minis ter\, Rev. Jim McConnell\, with assistance from B rett Maccani\, DRE and former DRE Joanne Krettek . In each session\, we will review and discuss a particular story from the Hebrew Scriptures. The first session will focus on David & Goliath\, with a theme of “courage.” Courage also happens to be our Sunday services them e this month.
\n\n
Activities and discussions will be appropr
iate to all age groups. During the breakout group activities\, you will ha
ve a choice of analyzing the story through discussion\, dramatizing a mode
rn-day David & Goliath story or making stone art with the theme of “five t
hings that will give me courage.”
\nAll BUUFers are invited to attend
. Please feel free to invite friends and family members to participate as
well.
Let’s walk around the gardens and grounds and see what needs doing this spring. Maybe you will be inspired by all the growing energy a nd want to lend a hand in the future. It will be a good time to see what i s happening outside BUUF\, and what needs doing. Everyone is invited after service.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230416T123000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230416T130000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:walk-around BUUF gardens & grounds URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/walk-around-buuf-gardens-grounds/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21421@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; 269-470-1470 DESCRIPTION:The presents a film April 20 at 7pm. The film Current R
evolution is about transitioning to a sustainable electrical systems t
o protect our future. The film starts at 7pm. FREE – popcorn inclu
ded – BYOB encouraged. Doors open 6:45 pm. For questions call or text Harvey Johnson 269-470-1470
The eight-session “Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures” multig enerational workshop will take place on the third Friday of every month fr om 6:30-8:00pm. The first session will be conducted on Friday\, October 21 st inside the BUUF Sanctuary.
\n\n
This will be a fun\, relax ed workshop led by our beloved minister\, Rev. Jim McConnell\, with assistance from Brett Maccani\, DRE and former DRE Joanne Krettek. In each session\, we will review and discuss a particular story from the Hebrew Scriptures. The first session will focus on David & Goliath\, with a theme of “courage.” Courage also ha ppens to be our Sunday services theme this month.
\n\n
Activi
ties and discussions will be appropriate to all age groups. During the bre
akout group activities\, you will have a choice of analyzing the story thr
ough discussion\, dramatizing a modern-day David & Goliath story or making
stone art with the theme of “five things that will give me courage.”
\nAll BUUFers are invited to attend. Please feel free to invite friends a
nd family members to participate as well.
Harvey Johnson asked all BUUFers to mark their calendars for the weekend of May 19. There will be a
All are welcome. Please come in person if you are able and b ring your laptop if you have one for zoom participants to be able to see y ou well. If you are unable to attend in person\, here is the Zoom link:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92793304987?pwd=YWFkd0UzdW1US3RPOXUzU2cyNXZ3Zz09 p>\n
\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230715T203000 LOCATION:at BUUF & Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:July Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/july-board-meeting-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21812@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting IN PERSON! Come enjoy being together.
\nWe will also host Zoom for those who are out of town:
\nJoin Zo
om Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92793304987?pwd=YWFkd0UzdW1US3RPOXUzU2
cyNXZ3Zz09
Meeting ID: 927 9330 4987
\nPasscode: 423010
\n\n\n\nMeetin g ID: 910 9229 2367\n\n\n\nPasscode: 877888\n\n\n\nWe’ll check in\, do a little yoga an d flower pressing (a nice follow up to the recent Flower Communion)\, and consider our inner life\, outer shell\, roots and wings.\n\n\nWhat roots hold you close?\n\n< div>What or where is your shell?\n
\n\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230718T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230718T210000 LOCATION:BUUF & Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21833@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons DESCRIPTION:“This is always a fun experim ent. Different flowers\, different paper\, how hard you hammer\, it is all about finding what works best! Just like life\, lots of trial and error\, happy mistakes and discoveries to be had.” –Holly\nThe next Ethical Eating Potluck supper will be July 20th at BUUF at 6pm. Please b ring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Salads\, breads\, entrees\, soup s and desserts are all welcome. All Fellowship Friends and Members are inv ited…Bring a friend or neighbor! And…we enjoy the kids also! If the weathe r is nice\, we will dine outside. See you soon.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230720T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230720T193000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Potluck URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-potluck-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-22004@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230825T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230825T203000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Parents’ Night Out URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/parents-night-out/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-22226@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat about the service\, in p erson and on Zoom.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230827T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230827T121500 LOCATION:BUUF & Zoom RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;BYDAY=SU;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Circle Talk URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/circle-talk/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23347@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\n
\n\n \n\n\n \nNew Moon Womyn’s Circle h3>\n
\n\n
\n\n \n\nMond ay\, November 13th\, 6:15-9:00pm \n
\nat Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom\n\n
\n\n \n\n\n \n\n
\n\n \n\nSail into the winter holida y season calmly. We will check in\, experience peaceful guided imagery and create a New Moon Womyn threshold curtain. All are encouraged to bring so mething personally meaningful to incorporate into the curtain so that each streamer represents the energy of the person who creates it. Cherished fa bric\, thread\, yarn\, charms\, beads\, words\, or other media to use or s hare are all welcome. Those afar are invited to create a streamer to send\ , or make a special piece to have near you during virtual gatherings. \n\n \n\n
\n\n \n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n
\n\n \n\nYou are warmly invited to join in Circle Monday\, Novemb er 13th\, 6:15-9:00pm at Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom. \n\n\n
\n\n \n\nhttp s://zoom.us/j/91092292367. \n..Meeting ID: 910 9229 2367Passcode: 877888
\nDTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231211T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231211T210000 LOCATION:BUUF & Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-9/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23417@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231219T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231219T203000 LOCATION:BUUF & Zoom RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=3MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Board Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-board-meeting-13/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23628@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T133805Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:JOANNE M KRETTEK\; 12696128886\; jmkrettek@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240218T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240218T133000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Committee Showcase Following the Service URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/committee-showcase-following-the-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR\n\n\n\n\n\n\nM eeting ID: 910 9229 2367\n\n\n\n\nPasscod e: 877888\n\n