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:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21351@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:For this week’s mindfulness 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 Northern agrarian societies marked the turnin g of the seasons. You will need: Current Wheel of the Year or if not yet c reated: paper or primed canvas/board. Other craft materials like: paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills required!\nJoin Zo om Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmN rQT09\nMeeting 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we will be a dding to our wheel of the year and celebrating Spring Equinox. The Wheel of the Year is an ancient method whereby Northern agrarian societies marke d the turning of the seasons. You will need: Current Wheel of the Year or if not yet created: paper or primed canvas/board. Other craft materials l ike: paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills requir ed!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13674@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 Raci sm (N.O.A.R.) for community 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 Orga nizing 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis month our Racial Justice Book Readin g is The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein. We will be joining Neighbors O rganizing Against Racism (N.O.A.R.) for community 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. L ook for Neighbors Organizing Against Racism on Facebook.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13725@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, March 21st\, is the Spring Equinox and the offici al start of spring! Terra Rasmussen will deliver a sermon entitled: “Renew ing Balance: Finding Harmony in Polarity.” A special Story for All Ages\, written by Nan Lundeen\, will feature artwork by Katharine Lion and animat ion by Nico Rojas. There will also be a special reading my Lia McCoskey an d several new and uplifting hymns by various musicians. Lisa Fuller\, Lia McCoskey and Terra Rasmussen will be our service leaders and also our chal ice lighters. RE children Lois and Zelda will share the opening words.\nJo in 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 Sa turday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org or ca ll 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, March 21st\ , is the Spring Equinox and the official start of spring! Terra Rasmussen will deliver a sermon entitled: “Renewing Balance: Finding Harmony in Pola rity.” A special Story for All Ages\, written by Nan Lundeen\, will featur e artwork by Katharine Lion and animation by Nico Rojas. There will also b e 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 lighters. RE children Lois and Z elda will share the opening words.
\nJoin us on Zoom and help celebr ate the return of spring!
\nThose on our Order of Service distributi on list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom l ogin details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, pleas e email Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org or call her at 269-612-8886 for Zoom information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:5bftfr77cl101o59dg69k9rqbs@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:socialwitness@uua.org DESCRIPTION:While many of us celebrate 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 st ill at risk. Inspired to grow more connections for collective social witne ss action for a wide range of values at risk\, the Commission on Social Wi tness invites all UUs to Witness\, Connect\, Act! A social witness conveni ng to share and connect UUs for inspiration and ideas.\nThe spring Conveni ng will take place Wednesday\, March 24\, 7-9 pm ET/4-6 pm PT to bring tog ether leaders from around the country to share updates on actions\, includ ing leaders of both Actions of Immediate Witness (below)\, UU the Vote\, a nd more. All will have the opportunity to connect and share ideas and insp iration related to recent action statements. Commissioners will also revie w how to make new statements at GA 2021\, and provide an opportunity to co nnect in advance of GA.\nFor more information\nRegister now.\nFor question s\, 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWhile many of us celebrate the promise of a ne w administration in the White House\, things we care about — advocating fo r racial justice\, countering white supremacy\, protecting our democratic freedoms — are still at risk. Inspired to grow more connections for collec tive social witness action for a wide range of values at risk\, the Commis sion on Social Witness invites all UUs to Witness\, Connect\, Act! A socia l witness convening to share and connect UUs for inspiration and ideas.
\nThe spring Convening will take place Wednesday\, March 24\, 7-9 pm E T/4-6 pm PT to bring together leaders from around the country to share upd ates on actions\, including leaders of both Actions of Immediate Witness ( below)\, UU the Vote\, and more. All will have the opportunity to connect and share ideas and inspiration related to recent action statements. Commi ssioners will also review how to make new statements at GA 2021\, and prov ide an opportunity to connect in advance of GA.
\n\n\nFor questions\, email socialwitness@uu a.org.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13754@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Create a simple book to fill with mindful reminders. You will n eed: printer paper or easily folded paper\, pencil and any crafty material s of your choosing like colored pencils or markers.\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nht tps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09\nMeeting ID: 987 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCreate a simple book to fill with mind ful reminders. You will need: printer paper or easily folded paper\, penci l and any crafty materials of your choosing like colored pencils or marker s.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l 0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
\nMeeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 87 7357
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13749@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. We got here because somebody – a parent\, a teacher\, an I vy League crony or a few nuns – bent down and helped us pick up our boots. ” Thurgood Marshall\n\n\nThis Sunday\, March 28th\, we again visit our Ma rch theme of “Rebirth and Renewal\,” with a focus on education. Charmae S anders\, our guest speaker\, will talk about her work with the Lake Michig an College “Start to Finish Program” which helps foster kids have successf ul educational outcomes. Additionally\, Martin Hutchinson\, will share an original reading\, Katharine Lion has chosen another great Story for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey will perform a musical number\, J im and Lisa Fuller will officiate our Fabric of Life Ceremony\, Felipe\, P aula\, and Mikey McConnell-Perez will do our Chalice work\, and the BUUF m usicians have some more great music for us.\nJoin us on Zoom.\n\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service em ail on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list a nd would like to attend\, please email Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu. org or call her at 269-612-8886 for Zoom information.\n\n\nCharmae Sanders is the Director of the Start to Finish program at Lake Michigan College. Start to Finish is a program that serves students from the Benton Harbor P romise Zone and students who spent time in foster care. Prior to working a t LMC\, Charmae spent 15 years working for the State of Michigan foster ca re system and brings her passion for working with underserved youth with h er to the college. Charmae received her Bachelor of Science degree from Mi chigan State University and her Master of Arts degree from Spring Arbor Un iversity. She serves the local community as a member of the Iota Iota Omeg a alumni chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc.\, as a board member of the Race Relations Council\, the community co-chair of ALPACT\, as a memb er of several LMC Advisory committees\, and many other volunteer opportuni ties. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210328T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210328T113000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Start to Finish” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-start-to-finish/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/segregration.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;h ttps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/segregration.png ?fit=410%2C301&ssl=1\;410\;301\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/ wp-content/uploads/2021/03/segregration.png?fit=440%2C323&ssl=1\;440\;323\ ;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOn March 28th we will begin our 1st challeng e – the Environmental Challenge. Before that time be sure to make some pla ns for your town. See image below:
\n\nFor more information: dre@berrienuu.org
\nLink will be made available with Sunday Service Link
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13683@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:There will be a Social Justice Committee Meeting at 7:00pm on W ednesday\, March 31st. The primary items on the agenda are social justice Sunday service readings and days of observance\, as well as recommendation s for which social justice organizations to support during the 2021-22 fis cal year.\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3 Z0NWQxTTVMR29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09\nMeeting ID: 891 071 0930\nPasscode: 429698 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210331T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Social Justice Committee Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/social-justice-committee-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be a Social Justice Committee Meeting at 7:00pm on Wednesday\, March 31st. T he primary items on the agenda are social justice Sunday service readings and days of observance\, as well as recommendations for which social justi ce organizations to support during the 2021-22 fiscal year.
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\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8
910710930?pwd=V3Z0NWQxTTVMR29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09
Meeting ID: 891
071 0930
\nPasscode: 429698
BUUFers prepa re and serve lunch at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-6171@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Berrien UU Fellowship serves lunch at the Benton Harbor Soup K itchen the first Saturday of every even-numbered month (February\, April\, June\, August\, October and December). Berrien UU volunteers prepare the meal\, greet guests and help clean up the kitchen. This is a terrific oppo rtunity to serve the greater community\, support our Social Justice missio n and enjoy the company of fellow BUUFers and guests at the kitchen. Rev. Jim McConnell generously leads the group in planning the meal and dessert and he will gladly find a role for all volunteers\, whether they’ve helped dozens of times or this is their first time. Please consider coming to th e Soup Kitchen to help\, even if it’s only for an hour or two.\nThe Soup K itchen is located at 233 Michigan Street in Benton Harbor. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBerrien UU Fellowship serves lunch at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen the fir st Saturday of every even-numbered month (February\, April\, June\, August \, October and December). Berrien UU volunteers prepare the meal\, greet g uests and help clean up the kitchen. This is a terrific opportunity to ser ve the greater community\, support our Social Justice mission and enjoy th e company of fellow BUUFers and guests at the kitchen. Rev. Jim McConnell generously leads the group in planning the meal and dessert and he will gl adly find a role for all volunteers\, whether they’ve helped dozens of tim es 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 Harbor.
\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13771@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for the month of April is “Follow Your Path.” Since t his 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\ ,” Nancy Gilpin will do our chalice work\, Julie Williams will read a poem \, Gloria Weberg will share her thoughts on transformation and rebirth\, a nd 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.\n“The transformation of the world is brought about b y the transformation of oneself.”\n – Jiddu Krishnamurti DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210404T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210404T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Easter UU-Style” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-easter-uu-style/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/03/Sunday-Service-2.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sunday-Servi ce-2.png?fit=410%2C246&ssl=1\;410\;246\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=1024%2C615&ssl =1\;1024\;615\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/03/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=1908%2C1146&ssl=1\;1908\;1146\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The theme for the month of April is “ Follow Your Path.” Since this is Easter Sunday\, we will focus on transfor mation. 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\,” Nancy Gilpin will do our chalic e work\, Julie Williams will read a poem\, Gloria Weberg will share her th oughts on transformation and rebirth\, and the BUUF Musicians will have mo re really great music. Zoom in and join us.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturd ay 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 learn a meditative way of cre ating circles. The process is very relaxing and also helps to get your cre ative flow flowing! You will need: paper\, paint (kid’s watercolor pan wor ks great) or use whatever you have handy\, crayons work too! No artistic s kill required.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us /j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
\nMeeting ID : 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13793@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION: “The journey of the hero is about the courage to seek the dept hs\; the image of creative rebirth\; the eternal cycle of change within us \; the uncanny discovery that the seeker is the mystery which the seeker s eeks to know.” –Joseph Campbell\nThis Sunday\, April 11th we continue with our theme of the month\, “Following Your Path.” Rev. Jim McConnell will bring a message titled: “The Fruitful and Terrifying Darkness\,” in which he will talk about the ‘Jonah in the belly of the whale’ portion of the sp iritual journey. Readers\, Brett Macanni and Suzi Smith will share how ti mes of darkness\, in their lives\, have helped shape them into mature huma n beings\, the Story for All Ages will be “What do you do with a chance?” by Kobi Yamada\, Emily and Larkin Johnson will share how their BUUF religi ous education has influence them\, and the BUUF Musicians will have more g reat music. Join on Zoom.\n\nThose on our Order of Service distribution li st 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 ema il office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.\n DTSTART;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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“The journey of the he ro is about the courage to seek the depths\; the 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 we continue with our theme o
f the month\, “Following Your Path.” Rev. Jim McConnell will bring a mess
age titled: “The Fruitful and Terrifying Darkness\,” in which he will talk
about the ‘Jonah in the belly of the whale’ portion of the spiritu
al journey. Readers\, Brett Macanni and Suzi Smith will share how times o
f darkness\, in their lives\, have helped shape them into mature human bei
ngs\, the Story for All Ages will be “What do you do with a chance?” by Ko
bi Yamada\, Emily and Larkin Johnson will share how their BUUF religious e
ducation has influence them\, and the BUUF Musicians will have more great
music. Join on Zoom.
\n
Those 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 atte nd\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13822@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for this Sunday April 18th is “The Path to Loving-Kin dness.” In his sermon\, “Fake it ’til You Make It\,” Rev. Jim McConnell wi ll discuss how acting in a loving and kind way towards others can actually lead to genuine empathy and happiness. Lisa Quinlan and Dennis Higdon\, o ur readers for the day\, will bring their own experiences on the path to l oving-kindness. Additionally\, Katharine Lion will have another great Stor y for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey will share some of thei r music\, the BUUF Musicians have more great hymns and meditation pieces\, and Julie Williams will do our Chalice work. Zoom in this Sunday!\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 lis t and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom in formation.\nIf you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. \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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The theme for 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 in a loving and kind way tow ards others can actually lead to genuine empathy and happiness. Lisa Quinl an and Dennis Higdon\, our readers for the day\, will bring their own expe riences on the path to loving-kindness. Additionally\, Katharine Lion will have another great Story for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina Mc Closkey will share some of their music\, the BUUF Musicians have more grea t hymns and meditation pieces\, and Julie Williams will do our Chalice wor k. Zoom in this Sunday!
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom log in details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nIf you want o
thers to be happy\, practice compassion.
\nIf you want to b
e happy\, practice compassion.
– The Dalai Lama
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13792@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be talking about how we’ve incorporated environmental c hallenges in our towns. Learn more about building sustainably by watching some of the resource videos.\nEnvironmental Challenge:\nThe earth is exper iencing many environmental problems which have resulted from human activit y. Some of these problems include global warming\, air pollution and loss of habitats. How we build & rebuild our cities can address these issues & hopefully\, help to make it better.\nThings to Keep in mind when building your town:\n\nWhat is your climate like? Jungle\, desert\, moon-scape?\nDo es your town have any environmental catastrophes from the past and if so h ow does your utopia address that?\nHow does your town handle waste (human\ , animal\, garbage\, recycling)?\nWhere does your water come from?\nWhat k inds of energy sources does your town use\, how are they helping or hinder ing the environment?\nHow do people in your town use resources wisely?\nDo people in your town have access to nature\, what kinds?\nWhat is your tow n doing to address climate change?\n\nResources:\nHow to take care of the Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YgM1Zw4_E\n*Sustainable City: htt ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCKz8ykyI2E\n*Green City: Clean Waters: https ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZ98limHhw8\nWhen Trees Meet Buildings: https:/ /www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7lsydq8ks\nJapan’s Town with No Trash: https:// www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS9uhASKyjA\nEnvironmental Science for Kids: https ://study.com/academy/lesson/environmental-issues-lesson-for-kids.html 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be talking about how we’ve incorpora ted environmental challenges in our towns. Learn more about building susta inably by watching some of the resource videos.
\nEnvironmen tal Challenge:
\nThe earth is experiencing many environment al problems which have resulted from human activity. Some of these problem s include global warming\, air pollution and loss of habitats. How we buil d & rebuild our cities can address these issues & hopefully\, help to make it better.
\nThings to Keep in mind when building your town :
\nResources:
\nHow to take ca re of the Earth: htt ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2YgM1Zw4_E
\n*Sustainable City: https://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=WCKz8ykyI2E
\n*Green City: Clean Waters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F Z98limHhw8
\nWhen Trees Meet Buildings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w7lsydq8ks< /a>
\nJapan’s Town with No Trash: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OS9uhASKyjA
\n< p>Environmental Science for Kids: https://study.com/academy/les son/environmental-issues-lesson-for-kids.html\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13806@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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.org) or Joanne (office@berrienuu.org) for Zoom info in advance of meeting.\nOr 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Board of BUUF meets monthly on Zoom. Members and friends of BUUF are welcome to att end. Please contact Beth (president@berrienuu.org) or Joanne (office@berri enuu.org) for Zoom info in advance of meeting.
\nOr if you just have an items or concern you would like to bring to the board\, please contact us before our next meeting.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13824@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; vp@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join Co-chairs Harvey Johnson and Diane Gibbons for the Spring Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting April 15\, 2021\, 7pm-8pm via Zoom. Ever yone can be a member and attend. Here is the link:\nZoom Meeting:\nhttps:/ /zoom.us/j/95354122429?pwd=bGxJM09OSVZvNEtlaExxOUthaklaUT09\nMeeting ID: 9 53 5412 2429\; Passcode: 682490\n\nFind out:\n\nWhat is UUA Green Sanctuar y?\nHow to join Green Sanctuary causes at BUUF\n\nSustainability (building \, grounds\, food\, sewage\, electric)\nEnvironmental Justice (EJ films\, partnership with Fresh Start Children’s Garden)\nWorship (Solstice/Equinox services\, other earth-based services)\nReligious Education (Environmenta l Challenge curriculum\, Three Sisters garden)\n\n\n\nLearn about current and future projects and how to get involved.\nBUUF helps sustain several G ardens on the BUUF property and the Fresh Start Children’s Gardens in Bent on Harbor under the longtime leadership of Emma Kinnard.\nThe Sunday Servi ce Committee requests that the Green Sanctuary Committee help lead a servi ce May 16\, 2021. Help us decide what to present. A Sustainability or Clim ate Action or Extinctions or Butterfly/Bee habitant theme? Please direct q uestions to Harvey at vp@berrienuu.org or 269-470-1470 or Diane.\nPictured below: Hilary and Harvey Johnson with Emma Kinnard at the Fresh Start Chi ldren’s Garden 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin Co-chairs Harvey Johnson and Diane Gib bons for the Spring Green Sanctuary Committee Meeting April 15\, 2021\, 7p m-8pm via Zoom. Everyone can be a member and attend. Here is the link:
\nZoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95
354122429?pwd=bGxJM09OSVZvNEtlaExxOUthaklaUT09
Meeting ID: 953 5412 2429\; Passcode: 682490
\n\nFind out:
\nLearn about current and future proje cts and how to get involved.
\nBUUF helps sustain several Gardens on the BUUF property and the Fresh Start Children’s Gardens in Benton Harbor under the longtime leadership of Emma Kinnard.
\nThe Sunday Service Committee requests that the Green Sanctuary Committee help lead a service May 16\, 2021. Help us decide what to present. A Sustainability or Climat e Action or Extinctions or Butterfly/Bee habitant theme? Please direct que stions to Harvey at vp@berrienuu.org or 269-470-1470 or Diane.
\nPictured below: Hilary and Harvey Johns on with Emma Kinnard at the Fresh Start Children’s Garden
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13802@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Racial Justice Discussion Group will meet in April to liste n & discuss podcasts on racial justice issues.\nApril 15th & April 22nd – Brené Brown with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.\nTh is 1hr & 20 min podcast will be broken into 2 nights. “This is an honest c onversation on identity\, grief\, transformation\, history\, colorism & ta king responsibility for change.”\nApril 29th – The Experiment – Confrontin g the Legacy of Robert E. Lee\nWhat does it take to overcome one of the ol dest disinformation campaigns in American history? The Experiment talks wi th historian\, Ty Seidule about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me which deco nstructs Lee’s legacy & unpacks the “Lost Cause” ideology.\nJoin Zoom Meet ing\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96533542977?pwd=ZlZKTnlzVmI1dmZwY0ZqSE10VytUZz09\nM eeting ID: 965 3354 2977\nPasscode: 231981 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210415T190000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: Assorted Podcast Month URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-assorted-po dcast-month/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/UU-YabaBlay-Facebook.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UU-YabaB lay-Facebook.jpg?fit=410%2C215&ssl=1\;410\;215\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.co m/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UU-YabaBlay-Facebook.jpg?fit=10 24%2C538&ssl=1\;1024\;538\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/04/UU-YabaBlay-Facebook.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1\;1200\; 630\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Racial Justice Discussion Gro up will meet in April to listen & discuss podcasts on racial justice issue s.
\nApril 15th & April 22nd – Brené 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\, colorism & taking responsibility for change.”
\nApril 29th – The Experiment – Confronting the Leg acy of Robert E. Lee
\nWhat does it take to overcome one of the olde st 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.
\nJo
in Zoom Meeting
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96533542977?
Meeting ID: 965 335
4 2977
\nPasscode: 231981
Too often we find the need for perfectionism in our lives. But perfectionism i.e.: the fear of failure keeps us from true sel f 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.
\nYou will need: what ever crafty materials you have on hand!
\n\n
Join Zoo
m Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1
l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
Meeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 8 77357
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13839@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for this Sunday April 18th is “The Path to Loving-Kin dness.” In his sermon\, “Fake it ’til You Make It\,” Rev. Jim McConnell wi ll discuss how acting in a loving and kind way towards others can actually lead to genuine empathy and happiness. Lisa Quinlan and Dennis Higdon\, o ur readers for the day\, will bring their own experiences on the path to l oving-kindness. Additionally\, Katharine Lion will have another great Stor y for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey will share some of thei r music\, the BUUF Musicians have more great hymns and meditation pieces\, and Julie Williams will do our Chalice work. Zoom in this Sunday!\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 lis t and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom in formation.\nIf you want others to be happy\, practice compassion. \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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe theme for 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 in a loving and kind way tow ards others can actually lead to genuine empathy and happiness. Lisa Quinl an and Dennis Higdon\, our readers for the day\, will bring their own expe riences on the path to loving-kindness. Additionally\, Katharine Lion will have another great Story for All Ages\, Les Rorick and Kristina Mc Closkey will share some of their music\, the BUUF Musicians have more grea t hymns and meditation pieces\, and Julie Williams will do our Chalice wor k. Zoom in this Sunday!
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom log in details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nIf you want o
thers to be happy\, practice compassion.
\nIf you want to b
e happy\, practice compassion.
– The Dalai Lama
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13820@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be starting a new challenge for our towns this week: Ho using Affordability & Accessibility. The kids will learn what housing chal lenges exist in the real world and how they can attempt to accommodate tho se challenges in the building of their town.\nRE kids are invited to join after the service (approximately 11:30 AM on Sunday).\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/98173952952?pwd=MzhDT2YweC9xQkU4a3Q0WTBLckNYQT09\nMeet ing 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be starting a new challenge for our to wns this week: Housing Affordability & Accessibility. The kids will learn what housing challenges exist in the real world and how they can attempt t o accommodate those challenges in the building of their town.
\nRE k ids are invited to join after the service (approximately 11:30 AM on Sunda y).
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/
j/98173952952?pwd=MzhDT2YweC9xQkU4a3Q0WTBLckNYQT09
Meeting ID: 981 7395 2952\; Passcode: 302679
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13874@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 li nk and enter “Earth Day” as the 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOn Earth Day (Th ursday\, April 22nd at 6pm) watch the film “The Story of Plastic\,” follow ed by a Q&A session. Click here a> for the film link and enter “Earth Day” as the password. Thank you\, Jo an Guilfoyle\, for sharing this opportunity!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13855@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be listening to Brené Brown talk with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race. This is part 2 of the conversation bu t part 1 isn’t necessary to hear part 2. They talk about colorism\, white supremacy 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be listening to Brené B rown talk with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: Shifting 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 supremacy culture and the role of institutions in changing the narrative. It is food-for-thought while we d evelop our 5-year plan.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13805@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Racial Justice Discussion Group will meet in April to liste n & discuss podcasts on racial justice issues.\nApril 15th & April 22nd – Brené Brown with Dr. Yaba Blay on One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.\nTh is 1hr & 20 min podcast will be broken into 2 nights. “This is an honest c onversation on identity\, grief\, transformation\, history\, colorism & ta king responsibility for change.”\nApril 29th – The Experiment – Confrontin g the Legacy of Robert E. Lee\nWhat does it take to overcome one of the ol dest disinformation campaigns in American history? The Experiment talks wi th historian\, Ty Seidule about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me which deco nstructs Lee’s legacy & unpacks the “Lost Cause” ideology.\nJoin Zoom Meet ing\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96533542977?pwd=ZlZKTnlzVmI1dmZwY0ZqSE10VytUZz09\nM eeting ID: 965 3354 2977\nPasscode: 231981 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210422T190000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: Assorted Podcast Month URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-assorted-po dcast-month-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/UU-YabaBlay-Facebook.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UU-YabaB lay-Facebook.jpg?fit=410%2C215&ssl=1\;410\;215\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.co m/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/UU-YabaBlay-Facebook.jpg?fit=10 24%2C538&ssl=1\;1024\;538\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-con tent/uploads/2021/04/UU-YabaBlay-Facebook.jpg?fit=1200%2C630&ssl=1\;1200\; 630\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Racial Justice Discussion Gro up will meet in April to listen & discuss podcasts on racial justice issue s.
\nApril 15th & April 22nd – Brené 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 i dentity\, grief\, transformation\, history\, colorism & taking responsibil ity for change.”
\nApril 29th – The Experiment – Confronting the Legacy of Robert E. Lee
\nWhat does it take to overcome one of t he oldest disinformation campaigns in American history? The Experiment tal ks with historian\, Ty Seidule about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me i>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
From 9am-12pm the Green Sanctuary te am is partnering with the Fresh Start Children’s Garden Greenhouse project . We are looking for a few strong hands and backs to help move 10 rolls of chain link fence from BUUF member Dick Berndt’s residence in BH to 1140 M ilton Avenue in Benton Harbor and then hang the fence to existing poles. N o experience necessary.
\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLE MENT WEATHER
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13859@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Unwind the week with a relaxing coloring practice that is sure to bring out your inner child. Bring your own coloring pages and colored p encils\, crayons or markers. The group companionship is pretty great!\nJoi n Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZY ZmNrQT09\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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nUnwind the week with a relaxing coloring p ractice that is sure to bring out your inner child. Bring your own colorin g pages and colored pencils\, crayons or markers. The group companionship is pretty great!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zo om.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09
\nMeeti ng ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13871@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 less ons\, weeding\, leaf pickup\, or whatever you would like to contribute to beautifying the BUUF grounds. Outdoors and COVID-19 safe.\nLet Harvey Joh nson know if you are interested in helping make BUUF a Green Sanctuary or have any questions: 269-470-1470 or vp@berrienuu.org.\nTHIS EVENT POSTPONE D DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin the Green Sa nctuary team this Saturday\, 1-3pm\, for Green Up / Clean Up (i.e.\, plant ing butterfly/bee garden\, electric mower lessons\, weeding\, leaf pickup\ , or whatever you would like to contribute to beautifying the BUUF grounds . Outdoors and COVID-19 safe.
\nLet Harvey Johnson know if you are interested in helping make BUUF a Green Sanctuary or have any questions: 2 69-470-1470 or vp@berrienuu.org.
\nTHIS EVENT POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13876@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Bring your beverage of choice and come join us for a chat on Zo om!\nWe will all say “Hello” in the Main Room and then move to Breakout Sp aces for a bit to allow everyone to get a chance to catch up in small grou ps.\nNOTE: There is a 100 person limit in our Zoom Meeting.\nJoin Zoom Mee ting on a Computer or Mobile Device:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8498898693 9\nMeeting ID: 849 8898 6939 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T153000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:UU Women’s Connection: “Tea & Talk” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/uu-womens-connection-tea-talk/ 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-9.31.29-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-9.31.29-PM.png?fit=410%2C186&ssl=1\;410\ ;186\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04 /Screen-Shot-2021-04-20-at-9.31.29-PM.png?fit=612%2C278&ssl=1\;612\;278\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBring you r beverage of choice and come join us for a chat on Zoom!
\nWe will all say “Hello” in the Main Room and then move to
NOTE: There is a 100 person limit in our Zoom Meeting.
\nJoin Zo
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\nhttps://
us02web.zoom.us/j/84988986939
Meeting ID: 849 8898 6939
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13828@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Eating Group is meeting outdoors at BUUF on Saturda y\, 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. Children are invited to come along and play yard games! \nTHIS EVENT HAS 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Ethical 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. Children are invited to come along and play yard games!
\nTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO IN CLEMENT WEATHER
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13864@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Dane Rasmussen DESCRIPTION:There will be a BUUF youth group gathering at BUUF on Saturday\ , April 24th\, from 4-7pm. 10-18 year olds are welcome\, and dinner will b e provided. Outdoor fun and shenanigans will ensue! Parents are welcome to drop off their youth or stay around. Please let Dane Rasmussen know if th ere are any dietary restrictions. The new Youth Group will try to gather a t 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere wil l be a BUUF youth group gathering at BUUF on Saturday\, April 24th\, from 4-7pm. 10-18 year olds are welcome\, and dinner will be provided. Outdoor fun and shenanigans will ensue! Parents are welcome to drop off their yout h or stay around. Please let Dane Rasmussen know if there are any dietary restrictions. The new Youth Group will try to gather at least once per mon th going forward.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13853@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 25th\, is a special Sunday in the life of o ur fellowship. It is the Kick-Off for our annual pledge drive. In the ser vice\, Joanne Krettek\, our very able administrator\, will explain the Mon ey Tree to us and Rev. Jim McConnell will deliver a sermon titled: “Your M oney or Your Life.” Additionally\, Janice Zerfas will bring us an original poem\, Jim Dagleish will perform a work of his titled: “The Care and Feed ing of the BUUF\,” Vicki Dwyer-Thomas will share her views on generosity\, and the BUUF musicians will bring us more great music. Hilary Ross will b e doing our chalice work. See you on Zoom!\n\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. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210425T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210425T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Generosity Sunday!” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-generosity-sunday/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/Sunday-Service-1.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-1.png?fit=410%2C265&ssl=1\;410\;265\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=563%2C364&ssl= 1\;563\;364\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be meeting and continuin g our Housing Accessibility challenge this week at approximately 11:30am f ollowing the Sunday service.
\nHousing accessibility:
\nHomelessness accounts for 0.2% of the population in the U.S.\; that’s about 553\,742 people without a place to stay every night. Access t o affordable housing is very difficult- there is a shortage of 7 million a ffordable homes for US families. In addition\, not all homes are built for everyone\, people have differing needs.
\nThings to keep in mind when building your town:
\nResources:
\nParents & kids talk about ho
melessness:
\nh
ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CX4TzWdDAFY
How Finland solved their homeless crisis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuZLccdpUmE
\nJapan’s homeles s v.s. North America: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eK–oCVP18A
\nDiffering needs i
n housing:
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Meeting ID: 981 1830 5394
\nPasscode: 151847
The Social Ju stice Committee will meet on Wednesday\, April 28\, at 7:00 pm. During the meeting\, the committee will need to decide which social service organiza tions to recommend that BUUF support during the 2021-2022 fiscal year. Ple ase contact Clark Gilpin if you would like to attend.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13801@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Racial Justice Discussion Group will meet in April to liste n & discuss podcasts on racial justice issues.\nApril 29th – The Experimen t – Confronting the Legacy of Robert E. Lee\nWhat does it take to overcome one of the oldest disinformation campaigns in American history? The Exper iment talks with historian\, Ty Seidule about his book\, Robert E. Lee and Me which deconstructs Lee’s legacy & unpacks the “Lost Cause” ideology.\n Join Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/96533542977?pwd=ZlZKTnlzVmI1dmZwY0ZqS E10VytUZz09\nMeeting ID: 965 3354 2977\nPasscode: 231981 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210429T190000 LOCATION:Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: Assorted Podcast Month URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-assorted-po dcast-month-3/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/04/icon_960333537-7cbe1c6c0eab06daba94975265345b035929473d.png?res ize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/ wp-content/uploads/2021/04/icon_960333537-7cbe1c6c0eab06daba94975265345b03 5929473d.png?fit=410%2C410&ssl=1\;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/be rrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/icon_960333537-7cbe1c6c0eab06daba94 975265345b035929473d.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\;1024\;1024\;1\,full\;https ://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/icon_960333537-7cbe1 c6c0eab06daba94975265345b035929473d.png?fit=1400%2C1400&ssl=1\;1400\;1400\ ; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nApril 29th – The Experiment – Confronting the Legacy of Robert E. Lee
\nWhat doe s it take to overcome one of the oldest disinformation campaigns in Americ an history? The Experiment talks with historian\, Ty Seidule about his boo k\, Robert 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
We will be listening to the pod cast\, 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? Ty Seidule talks about his b ook\, Robert E. Lee and Me which deconstructs Lee’s legacy & unpa cks the ‘Lost Cause’ ideology.”
\nFor this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we will be adding to our Wheel of the Year and celebrating Beltane. The Wheel of th e Year is an ancient method whereby Northern agrarian societies marked the turning of the seasons. You will need: Current Wheel of the Year or if no t yet created: paper or primed canvas/board. Other craft materials like: p aint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills required! Th is workshop will be led by Nan Lundeen.
\nJoin Zoom Mindfulness Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j
/98463284571?pwd=cTZCb1J1dWU1WHFoM1FiYjhFekR3dz09
Meeting ID:
984 6328 4571
\nPasscode: 988033
Last week’s “Happ y Hour” has been rescheduled for this coming Saturday\, 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 sharing food at this meeting due to Covid but we will have great conversations! If you have a Vegan/Vegeta rian snack recipe you would like to share\, please do so but it is not ess ential. And of course\, all kids and outdoor games are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13903@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, May 2nd\, we begin a new Theme of the Month\, “Pe ace for All.” Our special guest speaker is activist Trenton Bowens of Neig hbors Organizing Against Racism. Trenton is a voice from the trenches in t he struggle for racial equality. You do not want to miss his talk. Additio nally\, Reverends Roger Brewin and Jim McConnell will have readings\, Ralp h Heibutzki is going to sing us an original song\, Kathrine Lion has selec ted a wonderful 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 distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom logi n details. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please e mail 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, May 2nd\, we begin a ne w Theme of the Month\, “Peace for All.” Our special guest speaker i s activist Trenton Bowens of Neighbors Organizing Against Racism. T renton is a voice from the trenches in the struggle for racial equality. Y ou do not want to miss his talk. Additionally\, Reverends Roger Brewin and Jim McConnell will have readings\, Ralph Heibutzki is going to sing us an original song\, Kathrine Lion has selected a wonderful Story for All A ges\, and the BUUF Musicians will bring us more great music. Tina Eber ly\, Aurelia\, Althea\, and Coraline will do our chalice work. Join on Zoo m.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. If you ar e not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienu u.org for Zoom information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13899@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting to start a new challenge for our town\, Tran sportation Accessibility. How do people 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be meeting to start a new challenge for our town\, Transportation Accessibility. How do people in your town get aroun d? Find out more this Sunday!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13925@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Marilyn Klawiter and Rev. Jim McConnell are planning an informa l outdoor gathering to plant a tree at BUUF in memory of long-time member (and color designer) Bea Takeuchi. It will take place at 5 p.m. this comin g Thursday\, May 6—the day that would have been Bea’s 100th birthday. We h ope friends of Bea will come to share memories of Bea and that BUUFers who didn’t know her will come to learn what made her so special to our commun ity. Everyone is invited to bring lawn chairs\, wine\, soda\, nibbles—anyt hing 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMarilyn Klawiter and Rev. Jim McConnell are planni ng an informal outdoor gathering to plant a tree 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 would have been Bea’s 100th b irthday. We hope friends of Bea will come to share memories of Bea and tha t BUUFers who didn’t know her will come to learn 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.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13933@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing the book Our Side of the Rive r…The Real Deal written by the students of Benton Harbor Area Schools. Thi s short book of poetry and essays is available on Amazon for an exceptiona lly low price.\nLisa Fuller will lead the discussions.\nJoin Zoom Meeting: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/92348081101?pwd=c2MvZHkzNUdXUXV1MmdmN0hVY1RJUT09\nMeet ing 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be reading and discussing the book Ou r Side of the River…The Real Deal written by the students of Benton H arbor Area Schools. This short book of poetry and essays is available on < a href='https://www.amazon.com/Our-Side-River-Real-Deal/dp/1716807549/ref= sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Our+Side+of+the+River&qid=1619455516&sr=8-1'>Amaz on for an exceptionally low price.
\nLisa Fuller will lead the d iscussions.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://
zoom.us/j/92348081101?pwd=c2MvZHkzNUdXUXV1MmdmN0hVY1RJUT09
Mee ting ID: 923 4808 1101\, Passcode: 863658
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13929@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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.” R ev. 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\, K eely Adams\, and Ellen Higdon will speak to us about the importance of gen erosity\, Les Rorick and Kristina McCloskey have a special musical piece a nd\, as always\, our BUUF musicians will have plenty of great music. Join the service 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 offi ce@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.\nImage at left: Inuit mother and ch ild circa 1893\nImage at right: Dinka mother and Child (the Sudan) DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210509T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210509T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Indigenous People’s Day / Caring for our Mothers a nd Mother Earth” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-indigenous-peoples-day-carin g-for-our-mothers-and-mother-earth/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-04-at-8.26.36-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2021/05/Screen-Shot-2021-05-04-at-8.26.36-PM.png?fit=410%2C308&ssl=1\;410\ ;308\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05 /Screen-Shot-2021-05-04-at-8.26.36-PM.png?fit=896%2C672&ssl=1\;896\;672\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, May 9th is Mother’s Day. The focus of the service is “Indigenous People’s Day / Caring for our Mothers and Mother Earth.” Rev. McConnell will bring a m essage titled\, “My Three Moms.” Additionally\, Aurelia Eberly and Reuben Lorenz will share their thoughts for our Story for All Ages\, Diane Gibbon s will do our chalice work\, Beth La Fleur\, Keely Adams\, and Ellen Higdo n will speak to us about the importance of generosity\, Les Rorick and Kri stina McCloskey have a special musical piece and\, as always\, our BUUF mu sicians will have plenty of great music. Join the service 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 t his list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nImage at left: Inuit mother and child circa
1893
\nImage at right: Dinka mother and Child (the Sudan)
On May 9th we will continue the Transportation Acce ssibility challenge. The Zoom link will be made available with the Sunday Service link.
\nTransportation accessibility:
\nTransportation is necessary to get to work\, get groceries\, go to the doctor and for so much more. Not everyone can afford a car and cars contri bute to climate change\, what are other ways to create transportation in y our town?
\nThings to keep in mind when building your town:< /strong>
\nResources:
\nMobility\,Accessibility\,Connectivity & how to plan the future of tr
ansportation:
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_oQMsrUVYc
Public Transporta tion with a disability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tloBMf_KmX4
\nTransport of t he Future: https://w ww.youtube.com/watch?v=d1DndVz9dAs
\nDifferent types of transpor t in cities: https:/ /www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSvSUdZOjLo
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13950@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing the book\, “Our Side of the R iver…The Real Deal” written by the students of Benton Harbor Area Schools. This short book of poetry and essays is available on Amazon for an except ionally low price.\nLisa Fuller will lead the discussions.\nJoin Zoom Meet ing:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92348081101?pwd=c2MvZHkzNUdXUXV1MmdmN0hVY1RJUT09\n Meeting ID: 923 4808 1101\nPasscode: 863658 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: “Our Side of the River” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-our-side-of -the-river/ 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be reading and discussing the book\, “Our Side of the River…The Real Deal” written by the students of Bent on Harbor Area Schools. This short book of poetry and essays is available on Amazon for an exceptionally low price.
\nLisa Fuller will lead t he discussions.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttp
s://zoom.us/j/92348081101?pwd=c2MvZHkzNUdXUXV1MmdmN0hVY1RJUT09
Meeting ID: 923 4808 1101
\nPasscode: 863658
Senator Peters has gener ously agreed to a statewide meeting with CCL members!
\nThis is an important opportunity to build CCL’s relationship with the Senator\, learn more about his thoughts on effective climate policy\, and let him see the strong support for carbon pricing across Michigan.
\nThe online meeting is this Friday\, May 14\, 11:40AM – 12:25 PM. Please register in advance for the event by clicking her e. There’s no charge to attend. When you register you will receive lo gin information as well as a link to submit climate legislation questions you hope the Senator addresses.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13948@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Les Rorick DESCRIPTION:For this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we are lucky to have gue st leader Les Rorick teach us the Alexander Technique\, which is a mindful ness technique where you focus on how you are moving rather than what you are trying to achieve. You will need: craft materials of your choosing\, s uch as paint\, markers\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills req uired!\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0 cm1IVWZtTDZYZmNrQT09\nMeeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we are luc ky to have guest leader Les Rorick teach us the Alexander Technique\, whic h is a mindfulness technique where you focus on how you are movin g rather than what you are trying to achieve. You will need: craf t materials of your choosing\, such as paint\, markers\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills required!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:<
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\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98703590273?pwd=WlhCRTNKY1l0cm1IVWZtT
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Meeting ID: 987 0359 0273\, Passcode: 877357
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13951@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, May 16th\, is a very special Sunday. The Green Sa nctuary Team will be presenting the service. Harvey Johnson will bring a m essage titled: “Growing a Green Sanctuary: Protecting Species\, Protecting Habitat at BUUF.” Additionally\, other Green Sanctuary Team members\, Jim Fuller\, Nan Lundeen\, Linda Lobik\, and Julie Williams\, will share thei r perspectives in poetry and readings. Lia McCoskey\, from the Welcoming C ommittee\, will do our Opening Words. Hunter Leggitt\, Janice Zerfas\, and Glen & Suzi Smith will share\, in poetry\, prose\, and drama\, the import ance of generosity in supporting BUUF. And the BUUF Musicians will have mo re inspirational music. Don’t miss this one!!! 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 informat ion. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, May 16th\, is a very spec ial Sunday. The Green Sanctuary Team will be presenting the service. Harve y Johnson will bring a message titled: “Growing a Green Sanctuary: Prot ecting Species\, Protecting Habitat at BUUF.” Additionally\, ot her Green Sanctuary Team members\, Jim Fuller\, Nan Lundeen\, Linda Lobik\ , and Julie Williams\, will share their perspectives in poetry and reading s. Lia McCoskey\, from the Welcoming Committee\, will do our Ope ning Words. Hunter Leggitt\, Janice Zerfas\, and Glen & Suzi Smith wil l share\, in poetry\, prose\, and drama\, the importance of generosity in supporting BUUF. And the BUUF Musicians will have more inspirational music . Don’t miss this one!!! Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Servi ce distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturday wi th the Zoom login details. If you are not on this list and would like to a ttend\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13957@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting after the service to start a new challenge f or our town: Food Insecurity. How do people in your town get their food? F ind out more this Sunday!\nThe RE link will be included in the Order of Se rvice 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be meeting after the service to start a n ew 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 includ ed in the Order of Service email.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13985@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Quinlan\; biggreenfrog40@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:For this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we are lucky to have gue st leader Lisa Quinlin lead us in a meditation and teach us an art therapy exercise called “Hands: Past & Future.” You will need: craft materials o f your choosing\, such as paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No a rtistic skills required!\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98463284571 ?pwd=cTZCb1J1dWU1WHFoM1FiYjhFekR3dz09\nMeeting ID: 984 6328 4571\nPasscode : 988033 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210522T110000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Mindfulness Workshop: “Hands: Past & Future” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/mindfulness-workshop-hands-past-future/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/MW-2.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i 0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/MW-2.jpg?fit=410%2C318&s sl=1\;410\;318\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/MW-2.jpg?fit=488%2C378&ssl=1\;488\;378\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFor this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we are luc ky to have guest leader Lisa Quinlin lead us in a meditation and teach us an art therapy exercise called “Hands: Past & Future.” You will need: cra ft materials of your choosing\, such as paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. No artistic skills required!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting\nhttps://zoom.us/j/98463284571?pwd=cTZCb1J1dWU1WHFoM1FiYj hFekR3dz09
\nMeeting ID: 984 6328 4571
\nPasscode: 988033
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CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org
DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, May 23rd\, we continue with our May theme of “Pea
ce for All.” The focus for the service is a celebration of the inspiration
al life of politician and gay activist Harvey Milk. Lia McCoskey will have
our opening words. Bridget Lorenz and Brett Maccani will each share their
perspectives in readings\, and Terra Rasmusen\, PhD.\, and Rev. Jim McCon
nell will bring separate readings under the title of “The Challenge to be
a Self.” Additionally\, Julie Williams and Iris Lorenz will have some spec
ial music for us\, Katharine Lion has picked out a great “Story for All Ag
es\,” 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 ar
e not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@berrienu
u.org for Zoom information.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T114500
SEQUENCE:0
SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “The Inspirational Life of Harvey Milk”
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This Sunday\, May 23rd\, we continue with our May theme of “Peace for All.” The focus for the service is a cele bration of the inspirational life of politician and gay activist Harvey Mi lk. Lia McCoskey will have our opening words. Bridget Lorenz and Brett Mac cani will each share their perspectives in readings\, and Terra Rasmusen\, PhD.\, and Rev. Jim McConnell will bring separate readings under the titl e of “The Challenge to be a Self.” Additionally\, Julie Williams an d Iris Lorenz will have some special music for us\, Katharine Lion has pic ked 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 S ervice distribution list will receive an Order of Service email on Saturda y 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< p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13987@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will continue our challenge\, Food Insecurity. Here are some things to think about:\nFood Insecurity:\nMany families in the U.S. are w hat’s called Food Insecure\, meaning that they don’t have enough to eat. O ur congregation sponsors our local Soup Kitchen to help feed hungry people . What are some other ways to provide food to your townspeople?\nThings to Keep in mind when building your town:\n\nWhere do people in your town get groceries?\nWhat if they don’t have money to pay for groceries?\nHow far away does the food come from?\nDo the food stores have fresh food or only processed foods?\nAre there a variety of grocery companies in your town?\n Do people grow their own food in your town\, do they share food?\nIs there a place for farmers to sell their food?\n\nResources:\nWhat is food insec urity? (1:38 min)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0J2VELZ4RU\nFood Acces s & Equity (2:49min)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ek6wwlzjcbM\nFood Ut ilization (1:22min)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY95MTp4iSc\nUrban fa rming (2:26min)\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDn3YDO69S8 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210523T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Food Insecurity” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-food-insecur ity-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/05/fruit-seller-4117006_1920.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\ ;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fru it-seller-4117006_1920.png?fit=410%2C303&ssl=1\;410\;303\;1\,large\;https: //i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fruit-seller-4117006_ 1920.png?fit=1024%2C756&ssl=1\;1024\;756\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berri enuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fruit-seller-4117006_1920.png?fit=1920 %2C1418&ssl=1\;1920\;1418\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will continue our challen ge\, Food Insecurity. Here are some things to think about:
\nFood Insecurity:
\nMany families in the U.S. are what’s ca lled Food Insecure\, meaning that they don’t have enough to eat. Our congr egation sponsors our local Soup Kitchen to help feed hungry people. What a re some other ways to provide food to your townspeople?
\nTh ings to Keep in mind when building your town:
\nR esources:
\nWhat is food insecurity? (1:38 min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=z0J2VELZ4RU
Food Access & Equity (2:49min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=Ek6wwlzjcbM
Food Utilization (1:22min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=IY95MTp4iSc
Urban farming (2:26min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDn
3YDO69S8
This Sunday\, May 30th\, our worship service is focused on the correlation between soci al justice and peace. In his sermon titled\, “Working for Peace Means Work ing for Social Justice\,” Rev. Jim McConnell will examine the interconnect edness of Peace and Justice. Additionally\, Gloria 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 McC loskey will bring us a song\, Jim and Lisa Fuller will oversee our Fabric of Life ceremony\, Katharine Lion has chosen another great Story For Al l Ages\, and our BUUF Musicians will have more great music for us. Joi n on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list will re ceive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login details. I f you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email office@ berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
\nFeatured Image: Ada S. M cKinley\, Social Activist\, 1868-1952 (Founder of Ada S. McKinley Communit y Services)
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14038@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting to discuss the future topics for the Racial Justice Discussion Group. Come with suggestions for books\, podcasts\, art icles\, etc. Let’s plan our learning for the next few months.\nJoin Zoom M eeting: https://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09 \nMeeting ID: 972 6616 7007\nPasscode: 839394 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210603T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210603T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/RJDG.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i 0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/RJDG.jpg?fit=410%2C275&s sl=1\;410\;275\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/RJDG.jpg?fit=564%2C378&ssl=1\;564\;378\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be meeting to discuss the future topics f or the Racial Justice Discussion Group. Come with suggestions for books\, podcasts\, articles\, etc. Let’s plan our learning for the next few months .
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9726616 7007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09
\nMeeting ID: 972 6616
7007
\nPasscode: 839394
For this week’s mindfulness workshop it is BYOP – b ring your own project! We will start off with a quick meditation and then work on our own projects while brainstorming where we want the Mindfulness Workshop to go.
\nYou will need: a project and craft materials of y our choosing. Please note the time change for those who wish to attend the UU Women’s Spring Retreat.
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Our next turn at the Benton H arbor Soup Kitchen is Saturday\, June 5. This turn 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!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13955@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The keynote speaker for this retreat is BUUF’s very own Nan Lun deen. Participants will look at the beauty and the challenges of our Earth through Nan Lundeen’s poetry\, essays\, and chosen artwork. Nan will prov ide resources to help us decide how we can do more to honor and sustain Ea rth\, our home.\nThe Keynote Workshop is “Going to the Well: Reclaiming Ou rselves Through Memoir.” You will need writing tools and comfortable cloth ing. The workshop includes some meditation. Sharing is optional.\nThere wi ll be two afternoon workshops:\n\n“Grounding Techniques for Trauma & Disso ciation” by Heather McMeekan\, MS\n“Sanity Gardening” By Pauline Jackson\n \nCost is only $30. Register by clicking this link. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe keynote speaker for this ret reat is BUUF’s very own Nan Lundeen. Participants will look at the beauty and the challenges of our Earth through Nan Lundeen’s poetry\, essays\, an d chosen artwork. Nan will provide resources to help us decide how we can do more to honor and sustain Earth\, our home.
\nThe Keynote Worksho p is “Going to the Well: Reclaiming Ourselves Through Memoir.” You will ne ed writing tools and comfortable clothing. The workshop includes some medi tation. Sharing is optional.
\nThere will be two afternoon workshops :
\nCost is only $30. Register by clicking this link.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-13973@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The first Sunday in June is designated in BUUF’s bylaws as the 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 Zoom .\nWe will use this time to:\n\nReflect upon the past year (State of the F ellowship report by Beth La Fleur)\nReview and discuss the proposed new 5- Year Strategic Plan based on a variety of input from BUUF members and frie nds\nReview and discuss the proposed 2021/22 Fellowship Budget\nVote for B oard\, Endowment Committee\, and Nominating Committee candidates\n\n\n\n\n Members\, Voting Members\, and Friends of BUUF are invited to attend the A nnual Meeting\, which takes the place of our usual Sunday service. To pre pare\, everyone is encouraged to review all available reports and proposal s prior to the meeting. Only 2020-2021 voting members are eligible to vote at the meeting. (Please click on this link to see if you are a 2020-2021 voting member.)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDue to the added time requirement s and complications when conducting a meeting via Zoom\, guidelines for di scussion will be introduced. Everyone will have the opportunity to partici pate in discussions with a two-minute time limit. Participants will be ask ed to mute their lines when not speaking. Those calling on land lines will be unmuted at appropriate times and asked if they would like to speak. Vo ting may take a bit longer than usual\, but every eligible vote will be co unted.\n\nJoin us in this annual exercise in democracy. Your input is impo rtant. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210606T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210606T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:2021 Annual Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/2021-annual-meeting/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe first Sun day in June is designated in BUUF’s bylaws as the congregational Annual Me eting. The 2021 Annual Meeting will take place on Sunday\, June 6th\, at 1 0:30 AM. This year’s meeting will be held via Zoom.
\nWe will use th is time to:
\nDue to the added time requirements and complications w hen conducting a meeting via Zoom\, guidelines for discussion will be intr oduced. Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in discussions w ith a two-minute time limit. Participants will be asked to mute their line s when not speaking. Those calling on land lines will be unmuted at approp riate times and asked if they would like to speak. Voting may take a bit l onger than usual\, but every eligible vote will be counted.
\nThe first Sunday in June is desig nated in BUUF’s bylaws as the congregational Annual Meeting. The 2021 Annu al 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 the Annual Meeting\, which ta kes the place of our usual Sunday service. To prepare\, everyone is encou raged to review all available reports and proposals prior to the meeting. Only 2020-2021 voting members are eligible to vote at the meeting. (Please click on this link to see if you are a 2020-2021 vot ing member.)
\nCommittee annual reports will be posted to our websit e throughout the coming week. Please review these reports prior to the ann ual meeting. You can access them here.
\nDue to the added time requirements and compl ications when conducting a meeting via Zoom\, guidelines for discussion wi ll be introduced. Everyone will have the opportunity to participate in dis cussions with a two-minute time limit. Participants 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 like to speak. Voting may ta ke a bit longer than usual\, but every eligible vote will be counted.
\nJoin us in this annual exercise in democracy. Your input is important .
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14008@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Jim Fuller\; 269-363-3636\; c.yak56@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:A group of dedicated BUUF volunteers has created a plan to repa ir the large potholes in our driveway. They are in need of strong hands an d backs to assist. If you are able to assist at any of these times\, pleas e contact Jim Fuller at c.yak56@yahoo.com.\nWednesday\, June 9th: 2-3 folk s are needed for 4-6 hours and lots of hose to run the cutter’s cooling an d dust suppression. Work will likely start early in the day.\nThursday\, J une 10th: 2-4 folks\, 4-8 hours depending on what we find under the old a sphalt and our proficiency getting the drain set to the proper elevation a nd grade.\nFriday\, June 11th: 3-4 folks and 4-8 hours. Re-rod and forms a nd 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\, c lean-up and bringing refreshments to those who are moving the heavy concre te.\nThanks in advance to anyone 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA group of dedicated BUUF volunteers has crea ted 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 t hese times\, please contact Jim Fuller at c.yak56@yahoo.com.
\nWednesday\, June 9th: 2-3 folks are need ed for 4-6 hours and lots of hose to run the cutter’s cooling and dust sup pression. Work will likely start early in the day.
\nThursday\, June 10th: 2-4 folks\, 4-8 hours depending on what we find under the old asph alt and our proficiency getting the drain set to the proper elevation and grade.
\nFriday\, June 11th: 3-4 folks and 4-8 hours. Re-rod and for ms 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 o dd jobs\, clean-up and bringing refreshments to those who are moving the h eavy concrete.
\nThanks in advance to anyone who can hep!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14034@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 available\; bring lawn chairs if you prefer. \nLocation: Lake Township Park\, 10801 Gast Rd.\, Bridgman\, at the Lake P avilion next to the pond in the rear.\nRich Klawiter\, a League member\, i s a lawyer with extensive experience in domestic and international infrast ructure financing and alternative energy development and finance. His pro bono interests are varied and include representing families on immigration matters\, asylum and family reunification. He has also represented indige nt tenants.\nMary Meg McCarthy is the executive director of the National I mmigrant Justice Center (NIJC)\, one of the nation’s preeminent immigrant and human rights advocacy organizations. She is an internationally recogni zed immigration law expert who has testified before Congress and at the Un ited Nations. Mary is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the Amer ican Bar Association. She has chaired the ABA Commission on Immigration.\n A 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLeague member
Time: 6PM. Bench seating is available\; bring lawn chairs i f you prefer.
\nLocation: Lake Township Park\, 10801 Gast Rd.\, Brid gman\, at the Lake Pavilion next to the pond in the rear.
\nRich Klawiter\, a League member\, is a lawyer with extensive expe rience in domestic and international infrastructure financing and alternat ive energy development and finance. His pro bono interests are varied and include representing families on immigration matters\, asylum and family r eunification. He has also represented indigent tenants.
\nMa ry Meg McCarthy is the executive director of the National Immigra nt Justice Center (NIJC)\, one of the nation’s preeminent immigrant and hu man rights advocacy organizations. She is an internationally recognized im migration law expert who has testified before Congress and at the United N ations. Mary is a member of the Chicago Bar Association and the American B ar Association. She has chaired the ABA Commission on Immigration.
\nA Q&A session will follow the presentation.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14092@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be listening & discussing episodes of Code Switch. NPR’ s podcast Code Switch features fearless conversations about race hosted by journalists of color.\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97266167007? pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09\nMeeting ID: 972 6616 7007\nPasscode: 839394 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210610T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210610T203000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;COUNT=2;BYDAY=TH;WKST=MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: “Code Switch” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-code-switch / X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Code-Switch.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Code-Switch.jpg?f it=388%2C218&ssl=1\;388\;218\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be listening & discussing episodes of Code Switch. NPR’s podcast Code Switch features fearless conversations about race hosted by journalists of color.
\nJoin Zoom Meet
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\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhy
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Meeting ID: 972 6616 7007
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Too often we find the need for perfectionism in o ur lives. But perfectionism i.e.\, the fear of failure\, keeps us from tru e self expression. Mindfulness teaches us that it is each step that’s impo rtant\, not actually reaching our destination. This week we focus on the f un of self-expression and not on finished products.
\nYou will need: whatever crafty materials you have on hand\, bring a few different types & assortment of colors!
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This Sunday\, June 13th\, is very speci al. The curators for the AFrican AMErican History and Literature Galler y\, Emmanuel and Sharon Brown\, will be sharing their inspiring story with us. Additionally\, we will be remembering Juneteenth and the 5th anni versary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. As usual\, there will be inspirin g poetry\, music\, and meditation to lift the spirit and sustain the soul. Join on Zoom.
\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list wil l receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login detail s. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email off ice@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.
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“Juneteenth is a time to recommit ourselves to the work that remains undone. We remember that even in the darkest hours\, there is caus e to hope for tomorrow’s light. Today\, no matter our race\, religion\, ge nder\, or sexual orientation\, we recommit ourselves to working to free mo dern-day slaves around the world and to honoring in our own time the effor ts of those who fought so hard to steer our country truer to our highest i deals.”
\n– Barak Obama
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14096@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting to start a new challenge for our town\, Educ ation Accessibility. How do people in your town get educated? Find out mor e this Sunday!\n \nImage 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be meeting to start a new challenge for our town\, Education Accessibility. How do people in your town get educated? Find out more this Sunday!
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Image Credit: Nataliya Vaitke vich
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14114@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be listening to an episode of Code Switch\, They Don’t Say Our Names Enough: looking back at the life of Storme DeLarverie — a Bl ack butch woman who didn’t pull any punches when it came to protecting her community from violence.\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/972661670 07?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09\nMeeting ID: 972 6616 7007\nPassco de: 839394 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210617T210000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: “Code Switch\, They Don’t Say Our Names Enough” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-code-switch -they-dont-say-our-names-enough/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Code-Switch.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;ht tps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Code-Switch.jpg?f it=388%2C218&ssl=1\;388\;218\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be listening to an episode of Code Switch\, They Don’t Say Our Names Enough: looking back at the li fe of Storme DeLarverie — a Black butch woman who didn’t pull any punches when it came to protecting her community from violence.
\nJo
in Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=Uno4
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Meeting ID: 972 6616 7007
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For this week’s mindfulness workshop\, we will be a dding 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 pers on at BUUF. We will be ending no later than 11:30 for those who wish to attend the Junteenth celebrations in Benton Harbor.
\nThe Wheel o f the Year is an ancient method whereby Northern agrarian societies marked the turning of the seasons.
\nYou will need: Current Wheel of the Y ear or if not yet created: paper or primed canvas/board. Other craft mate rials like: paint\, marker\, pencil\, coloring pencils. If you have not be en fully vaccinated\, please wear a mask.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14104@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 20th\, is the Summer Solstice\, when the sun reac hes its northernmost point in the sky. This is also the day of our annual Summer Solstice service. Join fellow BUUFers in celebrating the astronomic al return of summer at 10:30am this Sunday\, June 20th\, via Zoom. As usua l\, there will be an assortment of readings\, music\, visuals and more to mark this annual day of celebration.\n\n“May the long time sun\nShine upon you\,\nAll love surround you\,\nAnd the pure light within you\nGuide your way on.”\n\nkundalini yoga – farewell blessing DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210620T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210620T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Service URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/summer-solstice-service/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/sun-29249_1280.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sun-29249_1280 .png?fit=394%2C410&ssl=1\;394\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/sun-29249_1280.png?fit=984%2C1024&ssl=1\;98 4\;1024\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 06/sun-29249_1280.png?fit=1230%2C1280&ssl=1\;1230\;1280\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSunday\, June 20th\, is the Summer Sols tice\, when the sun reaches its northernmost point in the sky. This is als o the day of our annual Summer Solstice service. Join fellow BUUFers in ce lebrating the astronomical return of summer at 10:30am this Sunday\, June 20th\, via Zoom. As usual\, there will be an assortment of readings\, musi c\, visuals and more to mark this annual day of celebration.
\n“May the long time sun<
br />\nShine upon you\,
\nAll love surround you\,\nAnd the pure light within you
\nGuide your way on.
”
We will c ontinue our challenge\, Education Accessibility. Here are some things to t hink about:
\nEducation Accessibility:
\nLife long education is so important but not everybody has equal access to educa tion. Affordability\, disabilities and differences in ways people learn ar e all stumbling blocks for access to education. How can we address these i ssues in our towns?
\nThings to keep in mind when building y our town:
\nResources:
\nInclusion and Education (2:50min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEyjlqixq9c
Is Free College as good as it sounds? (5:42min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=ZeThhqpZ9oI
College V.S. Trade School (9:02 min)
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=CfoGLH7kQLs
Difference in Cognition\, not a disorder (
13:36min)
\nhtt
ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uU6o2_UFSEY
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14123@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person and on Zoom to wrap up the RE Buil der’s Challenge Program. Kids come show off your towns and briefly learn a bout three more important challenges\, healthcare equity\, religious diver sity & social justice.\nHealthcare\n\nHow hard is it to see a doctor in yo ur town\, what if you didn’t have a car?\nIf someone is unemployed and can ’t afford it\, can they see a doctor? What if they need an expensive surge ry?\nHow do people keep healthy? Exercise\, eating?\n\nReligious Diversity \n\nHow do people practice spirituality in your town?\nAre there multiple houses of worship\, if so what are they?\nDo people ever have conflicts fr om different religions? If so\, how are the conflicts resolved or handled? \n\nSocial Justice\n\nHow is your town welcoming for people of all differe nt nationalities\, sexual orientations and gender identities or skin color s\nWhat happens if or when people of different groups don’t get along?\nHo w do you protect vulnerable people?\n\nResources:\nHealth Inequities (watc h until 3:30\, then becomes ad):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aydKRTP plg\nHealthy habits (6:34):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpCdqOtuj0\n Introduction to World Religions (6:22):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f D8yO_rs8DQ\nWhat is religious discrimination? (4:02):\nhttps://www.youtube .com/watch?v=Aj__3wH1Mew\nWhat is inequality and social justice? (2:00):\n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uKJVDFHFw\nA is for Activist [lots of go od terminology] (7:18):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCCKDGvF4&list= 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
We will be mee ting in person and on Zoom to wrap up the RE Builder’s Challenge Program. Kids come show off your towns and briefly learn about three more important challenges\, healthcare equity\, religious diversity & social justice.
\nHealthcare
\nReligious Diversity
\nSocial Justice
\nResources: strong>
\nHealth Inequities (watch until 3:30\, then becomes ad):
\nhttps://www.you
tube.com/watch?v=_aydKRTPplg
Healthy habits (6:34):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=dhpCdqOtuj0
Introduction to World Religions (6:22):\nhttps://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=fD8yO_rs8DQ
\nWhat is religious discrimination
? (4:02):
\nhtt
ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj__3wH1Mew
What is inequality an
d social justice? (2:00):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uKJVDFHFw
A is
for Activist [lots of good terminology] (7:18):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCCKDGvF4&list=PLH3ED3il4TeKO4OEUZwjkoT
e1P6fgkNUY
The June Boar d Meeting will be held in person on Monday\, June 21st at 6:30 PM at Berri en UU Fellowship. Anyone who wishes to attend but cannot be there in perso n is invited to join virtually. Please contact BUUF president Beth La Fleu r for login information. This will be the last meeting of the 2020-21 boar d\; however\, all newly elected board members (as well as interested BUUFe rs) are invited to attend as well.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14095@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be reading and discussing the book “Parable of the Sowe r” by Octavia E. Butler. It is a science fiction novel that provides comme ntary on climate change and social inequality. There is also a graphic nov el version if you prefer it.\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/972661 67007?pwd=Uno4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09\nMeeting ID: 972 6616 7007\nPas scode: 839394 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210624T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Racial Justice Discussion Group: “Parable of the Sower” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/racial-justice-discussion-group-parable-of- the-sower/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Parable-of-the-Sower.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,m edium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Parable- of-the-Sower.jpg?fit=244%2C346&ssl=1\;244\;346\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be reading and discussing the book “Parable of the Sower” by Octavia E. Butler. It is a science fic tion novel that provides commentary on climate change and social inequalit y. There is also a graphic novel version if you prefer it.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97266167007?pwd=U
no4ejlyeEkvWGhyMGE2c25NaEJqQT09
Meeting ID: 972 6616 7007
\nPasscode: 839394
This will be our last Creative Mindfulness Worksh op! We will be setting intentions for the next phase of our creative mindf ulness journey. You can bring any materials that are calling to you: colla ge\, watercolor\, acrylic\, pastels – even crayons will do. You can prepar e for this workshop by thinking of and making a list of things/insights yo u gained from the workshops. It’s good to see where you’ve been before you move forward!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps
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Meeting ID: 910 0877 0346
\nPasscode: 389403
We are planning a BUUF campout on our grounds Saturday June 26th through Sunday\, June 27t h. Feel free to camp in a tent\, on the floor of the sanctuary\, or in you r lightweight camper. Activities will be planned throughout Saturday after noon and evening. BUUFers are welcome to stay overnight Friday through Sun day\, Saturday night only\, or to just stop by to join the activities Satu rday 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 painti ng activity for us. We may also have a scavenger hunt and sing-a-long or t alent show if there is enough interest. Additional fun activities are stil l being planned. Please email office@berrienuu.org if you would like to at tend or plan an activity!
\nNote: Please don’t bring campers over 5\ ,000 pounds in order to protect our driveway and parking lot.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14132@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Charles Long\; charles-long1@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:June is Pride month. LGBTQIA+ pride is the promotion of the sel f-affirmation\, dignity\, equality\, and increased visibility of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex\, asexual\, and other orientation s. The June 27 service is brought to you by BUUF’s Welcoming Congregation Committee.\nBrett Maccani will serve as service leader. Dorothy Long will light the chalice. David Sarra will describe what it means to be a Welcomi ng Congregation. Katharine Lion will present “The Church for All\,” a stor y 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 vice president for Campus and Student Life at Andrews Unive rsity and adjunct professor of Youth and Young Adult Ministry at the Seven th-day Adventist Theological Seminary. An ordained Adventist minister\, he has served on the Berrien Springs campus since 1998. As a student life pr ofessional\, he is dedicated to the wellbeing of all students\, regardless of their sexual orientation\, gender identity\, religious affiliation\, o r cultural background.\nThose on our Order of Service distribution list wi ll receive an Order of Service email on Saturday with the Zoom login detai ls. If you are not on this list and would like to attend\, please email of fice@berrienuu.org for Zoom information.\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 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210627T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210627T113000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “LGBTQ Pride Month” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-lgbtq-pride-month/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/Sunday-Service.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-Service .jpg?fit=410%2C274&ssl=1\;410\;274\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Sunday-Service.jpg?fit=586%2C392&ssl=1\;586 \;392\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJune is Pride month. LGBTQIA+ pride is the promotion of the self-affirmation\, dignity\, equality\, and increased visibility of lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, intersex\, asexual \, and other orientations. The June 27 service is brought to you by BUUF’s Welcoming Congregation Committee.
\nBrett Maccani will serve as ser vice leader. Dorothy Long will light the chalice. David Sarra will describ e what it means to be a Welcoming Congregation. Katharine Lion will presen t “The Church for All\,” a story for all ages. Music and videos will commu nicate LGBTQ pride. Steve Yeagley will present a message tit led “Love Does No Harm: Serving LGTBQ+ Students at a Local Christian Unive rsity.” Steve Yeagley\, D.Min.\, is assistant vice president for Campus an d Student Life at Andrews University and adjunct professor of Youth and Yo ung Adult Ministry at the Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. An o rdained Adventist minister\, he has served on the Berrien Springs campus s ince 1998. As a student life professional\, he is dedicated to the wellbei ng of all students\, regardless of their sexual orientation\, gender ident ity\, religious affiliation\, or cultural background.
\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“I was not ladylike\, nor was I manly. I was something else alto gether. There were so many different ways to be beautiful.”< /p>\n
Michael Cunningham
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14139@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Katharine Lion\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:We will be meeting in person and on Zoom to wrap up the RE Buil der’s Challenge Program. Kids come show off your towns and briefly learn a bout three more important challenges\, healthcare equity\, religious diver sity & social justice.\nHealthcare\n\nHow hard is it to see a doctor in yo ur town\, what if you didn’t have a car?\nIf someone is unemployed and can ’t afford it\, can they see a doctor? What if they need an expensive surge ry?\nHow do people keep healthy? Exercise\, eating?\n\nReligious Diversity \n\nHow do people practice spirituality in your town?\nAre there multiple houses of worship\, if so what are they?\nDo people ever have conflicts fr om different religions? If so\, how are the conflicts resolved or handled? \n\nSocial Justice\n\nHow is your town welcoming for people of all differe nt nationalities\, sexual orientations and gender identities or skin color s\nWhat happens if or when people of different groups don’t get along?\nHo w do you protect vulnerable people?\n\nResources:\nHealth Inequities (watc h until 3:30\, then becomes ad):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aydKRTP plg\nHealthy habits (6:34):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhpCdqOtuj0\n Introduction to World Religions (6:22):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f D8yO_rs8DQ\nWhat is religious discrimination? (4:02):\nhttps://www.youtube .com/watch?v=Aj__3wH1Mew\nWhat is inequality and social justice? (2:00):\n https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uKJVDFHFw\nA is for Activist [lots of go od terminology] (7:18):\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCCKDGvF4&list= PLH3ED3il4TeKO4OEUZwjkoTe1P6fgkNUY DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210627T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210627T120000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Builder’s Challenge for RE Kids: “Wrap-Up” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/builders-challenge-for-re-kids-wrap-up-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nWe will be me eting in person and on Zoom to wrap up the RE Builder’s Challenge Program. Kids come show off your towns and briefly learn about three more importan t challenges\, healthcare equity\, religious diversity & social justice. p>\n
Healthcare
\nReligious Diversity
\nSocial Justice
\nResources: strong>
\nHealth Inequities (watch until 3:30\, then becomes ad):
\nhttps://www.you
tube.com/watch?v=_aydKRTPplg
Healthy habits (6:34):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com
/watch?v=dhpCdqOtuj0
Introduction to World Religions (6:22):\nhttps://www.yo utube.com/watch?v=fD8yO_rs8DQ
\nWhat is religious discrimination
? (4:02):
\nhtt
ps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aj__3wH1Mew
What is inequality an
d social justice? (2:00):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O5uKJVDFHFw
A is
for Activist [lots of good terminology] (7:18):
\nhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZIdCCKDGvF4&list=PLH3ED3il4TeKO4OEUZwjkoT
e1P6fgkNUY
This Sunday we’ll be viewing the recording of the UUA General Assembly Sunday morning worship service\, whi ch took place on Sunday\, June 27th. From the UUA website: “Today’s challe nging times require a nimble and resilient spirituality. We need a demandi ng\, inspiring faith and a love strong enough that 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.”
\nThe service will be followed by Circle Time on Zoom\, during which participants will have the opportunity to discuss the service.
\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 att end\, please email office@berrienuu. org for Zoom information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14143@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 relati onships and supporting collective action to address the climate crisis. Pl ease RSVP as an individual/family with CCL as your group affiliation\; org anizers need numbers for planning and your individual responses to questio ns help the coalition go forward.\n\nLight vegan picnic fare will be provi ded. This is a pack it in\, pack it out\, zero-waste event. Please bring y our own lawn chair/blanket\, water/drinks\, additional snacks\, plate\, ut ensils\, and napkins (a limited amount of these items will be provided for those unable to bring their own).\nLet KNC welcome staff know you are the re for the KCCC celebration to receive free admission and follow signs for camp entrance and camp parking lot. Masks are not required for outdoor e vents at this time\, but stay tuned for updated guidance in case weather n ecessitates a move to inside the Camp Barn. For more information or questi ons contact Denise Keele.\nProgram: \n9:00am: Come early and hike!*\n10:30 am: Arrival Time for Tabling Set-Up\n11:00am: Wander\, Connect & Visit Tab les\n11:30am: Formal Program (speakers and committee remarks)\n12:30pm: Pi cnic – Let’s Eat!\n**1:00 pm: CCL National Call & our CCL chapter meeting \n2:00pm: Final Call to Take Down Tabling/Clean Up\n*Suggested Hikes: The Fern Valley Trail\, from the celebration site\, takes you through a climat e resilient sugar 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 longer hike if you wish or loop through the sunny prairie or b looming arboretum.\n**The CCL chapter meeting will take place at the natur e center. For those who cannot attend\, please join via Zoom at 2pm\, foll owing the national call.\nLink to join the St. Joe and Kalamazoo Chapter Z oom meeting:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83249682238 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210710T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210710T140000 LOCATION:Kalamazoo Nature Center SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Citizens’ Climate Lobby Chapter Meeting & Picnic URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/citizens-climate-lobby-chapter-meeting-picn ic/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/06/9C99111B-2653-4683-8F88-7BF799DBAF56.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/06/9C99111B-2653-4683-8F88-7BF799DBAF56.jpeg?fit=410%2C215&ssl=1\;41 0\;215\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 06/9C99111B-2653-4683-8F88-7BF799DBAF56.jpeg?fit=1024%2C536&ssl=1\;1024\;5 36\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/9C 99111B-2653-4683-8F88-7BF799DBAF56.jpeg?fit=1200%2C628&ssl=1\;1200\;628\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCitizens’ Climat e Lobby St. Joe and Kalamazoo chapters will meet with the Kalamazoo Climat e Crisis Coalition for a vegan picnic\, music\, and an opportunity to chat with fellow climate advocates at the Kalamazoo Nature Center at 11am Satu rday\, July 10th. Reservations are required. The CCL National Call and Cha pter Meeting will be held there at 1 p.m. and also on Zoom.
\nThis o
utdoor\, in-person event will focus on building relationships and supporti
ng collective action to address the climate crisis. Please RSVP as an indi
vidual/family with CCL as your group affiliation\; organizers need numbers
for planning and your individual responses to questions help the coalitio
n go forward.
\n
\nLight vegan picnic fare will be provi
ded. This is a pack it in\, pack it out\, zero-waste event. Pleas
e bring your own lawn chair/blanket\, water/drinks\, additional snacks\, p
late\, utensils\, and napkins (a limited amount of these items will be pro
vided for those unable to bring their own).
Let KNC welcom e staff know you are there for the KCCC celebration to receive free admiss ion and follow signs for camp entrance and camp parking lot. Masks are not required for out door events at this time\, but stay tuned for updated guidance in case wea ther necessitates a move to inside the Camp Barn. 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\, Connect & Visit Tables
\n11:
30am: Formal Program (speakers and committee remarks)
\n12:30pm: Picn
ic – Let’s Eat!
\n**1:00 pm: CCL National Call & our CCL chap
ter meeting
\n2:00pm: Final Call to Take Down Tabling/Clean
Up
*Suggested Hikes: The Fern Valley Trail\, from the celebration site\, takes you through a climate resilient sugar bush planting and loops around through a forested valley. Connect from Fern Valley to the Beech M aple Trail down to the Kalamazoo River for a longer hike if you wish or lo op through the sunny prairie or blooming arboretum.
\n**The
CCL chapter meeting will take place at the nature center. For those who ca
nnot attend\, please join via Zoom at 2pm\, following the national call.
strong>
\nLink to join the St. Joe and Kalamazoo Chapter Zoom meeting
:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/83249682238
We are Back!! Th is 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 yo u are not comfortable coming in person you can join by Zoom. The theme of the service is: Finding Hope in a Safe\, Loving Community with a li ttle Unitarian Universalist 101 thrown in. As usual\, we have interesting and inspiring readings and poetry\, a great Story for All Ages\, a though tful message\, and lots of wonderful Music. Come\, share the joy\, find s ome hope.
\nWe will continue distributing the Order of Service via e mail. This will ensure both BUUFers at home and those returning in person will receive a copy. It will also save trees since we won’t be printing mu ltiple copies. You may want to bring your cell phone if you want to easily pull up the Order of Service while participating in person.
\nF eatured Image: BUUFers patching the parking lot driveway at BUUF so you ca n drive your car to the in-person service this Sunday the 11th
\n< /BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14181@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Eating Group will have a very brief meeting immedia tely 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Ethical Eating Group will have a very brief meeting immediately after the Sunday s ervice at BUUF on July 11th.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14201@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Julie Williams\; jmackw@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:Join us this Sunday\, July 18th\, at 10:30am for a special serv ice organized by Julie Williams. The service title is “It Don’t Mean a Th ing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” or “Why All American Music Is Rooted in Af rican Expression.” The service will be hybrid. If you are not comfortable coming in person you can join by Zoom. As usual\, we will have interesting and inspiring readings 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us this Sunday\, July 18th\, at 1 0:30am for a special service organized by Julie Williams. The service tit le is “It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing” or “Why All Ameri can Music Is Rooted in African Expression.” The service will be hybrid. If you are not comfortable coming in person you can join by Zoom. As usual\, we will have interesting and inspiring readings and lots of wonderful Mus ic.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14217@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be a Green Sanctuary Team Meeting on Thursday\, July 22nd at 7 PM via Zoom. The agenda includes: August 19 film screening of K iss the Ground\, August 28 bat house building project\, building & grounds 5-year plan and 2021 plan\, and current BUUF projects. Please contact Har vey 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTher e will be a Green Sanctuary Team Meeting on Thursday\, July 22nd at 7 PM v ia Zoom. The agenda includes: August 19 film screening of Kiss the Ground\ , August 28 bat house building project\, building & grounds 5-year plan an d 2021 plan\, and current BUUF projects. Please contact Harvey Johnson (president@berrienu u.org) for Zoom details.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14215@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, July 25th\, the theme of our service is Weaving t he Fabric of Our Lives/We Make Ourselves. In his message\, Rev. Jim McConn ell will investigate how we can learn to overcome our circumstances and be come the creators of our own lives. Additionally\, the Summer Camp young ones will be helping out in the service and displaying some of their proje cts\, Marilyn Klawiter will officiate for our monthly Fabric of Life Cerem ony\, and the BUUF Musicians will have lots of great music.\nSee you there .\n\nNote: We will continue distributing the Order of Service via email. T his will ensure both BUUFers at home and those returning in person will re ceive a copy. It will also save trees since we won’t be printing multiple copies. You may want to bring your cell phone so you can easily pull up th e Order of Service while participating in person. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210725T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210725T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Weaving the Fabric of Our Lives/We Make Ourselves” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-weaving-the-fabric-of-our-li ves-we-make-ourselves/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/07/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C308&ssl=1\;410\;308\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1024%2C768&ssl=1\;10 24\;768\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 07/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1200%2C900&ssl=1\;1200\;900\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next Soci al 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 s ocial justice priorities of Neighbors Organizing Against Racism and report on NOAR’s plans for the coming year. He welcomes your questions and ideas . Please contact Clark Gilpin for Zoom details if you would like to attend .
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14203@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; greensanctuary@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be an Ethical Eating Group “salad supper” on Thursda y evening July 29th at 6:30 pm at BUUF. Kids are welcome. Please bring a v egetarian or vegan salad that will serve 6-8 people and your beverage. Don ations of dessert\, fruit\, crackers or bread will also be welcome.\n\nWe hope to start meeting monthly to get acquainted\, share ideas related to o ur own diet choices and look at what is happening “good” and “not so good ” in the food world around us.\n\nPlease bring a calendar and ideas for an outing/get together in August.\n\nIf we all want to eat outside…..bring i nsect spray……a comfy chair if you prefer…..or a blanket to sit on the grou nd.\n\nIf you are Covid uncomfortable eating shared food\, that is perfect ly ok. Bring your own meal for the evening. And of course\, masks are stil l welcome. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210729T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210729T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave.\, St . Joseph\, MI 49085 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group “Salad Supper” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-salad-supper/ 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe August BU UF Board Meeting will be held Monday\, August 9th from 6:30-8:00pm. Please contact president@berrienuu.org if you would like to join and/or have top ics you would like added to the agenda.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14269@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, August 15th\, we continue with our August theme o f “Transition and Transformation.” Rev. Jim McConnell’s sermon\, titled “S acrifice\, Sex\, and Death\,” will reflect on the relationship between the se three and what that means for us both personally and nationally. Additi onally\, Katharine Lion will bring a reading on Bob Marley\, Mic Rasmussen will read our Story for All Ages\, Jeff Green will do our Chalice work\, and the BUUF musicians will select some more great music for us.\n\nJoin o n Zoom or come in person.\n\nImportant Notes:\n\n\nDue to a change in CDC guidelines\, we will now be asking ALL in-person attendees (age 3 or older ) to wear a mask any time they are in the building. Please bring masks fro m home.\n\nWe will continue distributing the Order of Service via email. T his will ensure both BUUFers at home and those returning in person will re ceive a copy. It will also save trees since we won’t be printing multiple copies. You may want to bring your cell phone so you can easily pull up th e Order of Service while participating in person.\n\n\nFeatured Image: Abr aham’s Sacrifice of Isaac by Giovanni Battista Gaulli\, around 1700 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210815T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210815T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Sacrifice\, Sex and Death” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-sacrifice-sex-and-death/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Sunday-Service .png?fit=203%2C248&ssl=1\;203\;248\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Ethical E ating Group met last week and decided to hold future monthly meetings imme diately before the Environmental Justice Film Series\, which takes place o n the third Thursday of each month.
\nThe next Environmental Justice Film is scheduled for Thursday\, August 19th\, at 7:00pm. The Ethical Ea ting Group will meet at BUUF at 5:30pm\, with the option of remaining for the film afterward.
\nIf joining the meeting\, please bring a vegeta rian or vegan entree\, dessert or salad to serve 6-8 people and your own b everage. Current Covid restrictions at that time will be followed.
\n BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14256@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Environmental Justice Film Series is returning monthly\, be ginning August 19th! This educational film series is free and open to the public. Free popcorn is provided\; BYOB encouraged. Doors open at 6:30pm. \nYour host is Harvey 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 T HE GROUND (2020) is this month’s film. Activists\, scientists\, farmers an d politicians turn to regenerative agriculture to save the planet’s topsoi l. The film is 74 minutes\, and after we watch it\, we’ll discuss what act ions we can take on this and other environmental justice issues.\n DTSTART;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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Environmental Justice Film Series is returning monthly\, beginning August 19th! This educational film series is free and open to the public. Free popcorn is provided\; BYOB encourage d. Doors open at 6:30pm.
\nYour host is Harvey Johnson\, president o f Berrien UU Fellowship. If you are in need of child care\, please contact Harvey in advance at president@berrienuu.org. Unvaccinated participants a re asked to wear masks.
\nKISS THE GROUND (2020) is this month’s fil m. Activists\, scientists\, farmers and politicians turn to regenerative a griculture to save the planet’s topsoil. The film is 74 minutes\, and afte r we watch it\, we’ll discuss what actions we can take on this and other e nvironmental justice issues.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14281@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 Christianity and its positive influences on Unitarian Universalism. Ben and Helena La Fleur will read the Story for All Ages. M arilyn Klawiter will be our pianist\, and both Beth La Fleur and Clark Gil pin will sit in the Poet’s Corner. We will also enjoy readings by Joanne K rettek and Clark Gilpin\, while Beth will deliver the homily “On Christian ity\, 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 respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.”\n Note: Due to a change in CDC guidelines\, we will now be asking ALL in-per son attendees (age 3 or older) to wear a mask any time they are in the bui lding. Please bring masks from home. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210822T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210822T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “On Christianity” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-on-christianity/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/Francis-Harper.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Francis-Harper .png?fit=410%2C410&ssl=1\;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Francis-Harper.png?fit=1024%2C1024&ssl=1\;1 024\;1024\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/202 1/08/Francis-Harper.png?fit=1080%2C1080&ssl=1\;1080\;1080\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
This Sunday\, August 22nd at 10:30am\, Beth La Fleur will lead a special service on Christianity and its positive influences on Unitarian Universalism. Ben and Helena La Fleur will read t he Story for All Ages. Marilyn Klawiter will be our pianist\, and both Bet h La Fleur and Clark Gilpin will sit in the Poet’s Corner. We will also en joy 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: “Jewis h and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves.”
\nThis Sunday August 29th we continue w ith our August theme of “Transition and Transformation.” The theme of the service is “Learning How to Hit the Reset Button.” Sometimes we just need a spiritual/emotional/psychological reset. Come and help explore this very important topic. Several BUUFers will be sharing and we\, as usual\, have a lot of great music. See you Sunday on Zoom or in person. If joining in person\, please wear a mask.
\nImmediately following the service wil l be the Annual Picnic at BUUF. (More details below.) Please come to the p icnic even if you join the service virtually (or not at all). It will be w onderful to visit with fellow BUUFers for an end-of-summer outdoor celebra tion!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14283@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Immediately following the Sunday\, August 29th service\, we wil l be celebrating the end of summer with our Annual BUUF Picnic! Ania Bijak and Diane Gibbons have planned a fun\, COVID-safe outdoor party for all a ges.\n\nDisposable dishes\, utensils\, napkins and cups will be provided. BUUF will also provide iced tea\, lemonade and/or punch and a couple of ma in dishes (meat and veggie) prepared in a COVID-safe manner. Guests are in vited to bring a dish to share (possibly separated into individual contain ers) OR\, if you prefer to avoid sharing food\, simply bring your own food and beverage to enjoy during the picnic.\n\n* FUN FOR KIDS: There will be numerous games and activities\, including a bounce house or water slide p rovided by Beth La Fleur\, water games (wear your swim suit!) a ring toss and more! Some adult activities like corn hole will also be set up. Have a dditional game ideas? Please bring them to the picnic!\n\n* ZUCCHINI DISH CONTEST: BUUFers are invited to bake and share their favorite zucchini des sert\, such as zucchini cake\, brownies\, bread and more! (You may want to divide your dessert into individual containers for easy sampling.) All co ntest participants will be entered into a raffle for a prize\, with a gran d prize for the crowd favorite.\n\nThe picnic will be held outdoors\, wher e masks are optional. Even if you don’t attend the Sunday service in perso n\, you are invited to come by for the party! Additional folding tables\, chairs\, table cloths and canopies to shade the activities from sun and ra in would be appreciated.\n\nSee you at the picnic! DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210829T113000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210829T150000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Annual BUUF Picnic URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/annual-buuf-picnic/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/spencer-davis-5UeN8VrCxvs-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150& ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/08/spencer-davis-5UeN8VrCxvs-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2C273&s sl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/08/spencer-davis-5UeN8VrCxvs-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&ss l=1\;1024\;683\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/08/spencer-davis-5UeN8VrCxvs-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1707&ss l=1\;2560\;1707\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIt’s back-to-scho ol week for most of our children in Southwest Michigan. 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 to bring their backpacks to the service to be blessed and to receive a special reminder of UU principl es that they can carry with them. Even if your children have not been atte nding services over the summer\, this Sunday is a great week for them to a ttend and celebrate the return to school with their fellow RE participants .
\nIn his sermon\, “What’s in Your Backpack?” Rev. Jim McConnell ex plores some important items that everyone should have in their metaphorica l backpacks. Additionally\, Nancy Gilpin will sit in the Poet’s Corner \, Dr. Clark Gilpin will bring an original reading\, the BUUF musician s will have more great music for us\, and our interim DRE\, Joanne Krettek \, will have a special ceremony for the Blessing the Backpacks. Join in pe rson or by Zoom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14323@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, September 12th\, we will have our annual Water Co mmunion service. It is when we merge the symbolic waters that we each brin g from our 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 fountain 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 w ater sacred is the special meaning it holds for us\, the memories we conne ct to it.\nPlease identify your sacred water source and collect a small am ount in a jar or bottle so you can bring it to the service. If there are m ultiple children in the family\, please encourage each one to identify a s acred water source and collect a sample. During the service\, each BUUFer will be encouraged to pour their water into the communal bowl and share th e source and why it is sacred to them. We’ll then bless the water and pour it in our BUUF gardens.\nIf you are unable to attend the service in perso n\, you are invited to drop off your water sample at BUUF or make arrangem ents for another BUUFer to pick it up. Please 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 th e Water Communion with stories about the role water plays in various relig ious traditions. We will also enjoy some special music by Julie Williams. The is an intergenerational service for both children and adults. Please j oin 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, September 1 2th\, we will have our annual Water Communion service. It is when we merge the symbolic waters that we each bring from our own sacred sources. For s ome of us\, it may be the pool or lake where we swam this summer. For othe rs\, it may be the rivers we canoed or the fountain or splash pad where we played. It could be the hose we used to water our garden or the pond wher e we sat to meditate. What makes our water sacred is the special meaning i t holds for us\, the memories we connect to it.
\nPlea se identify your sacred water source and collect a small amount in a jar o r bottle so you can bring it to the service. If there are multiple chi ldren in the family\, please encourage each one to identify a sacred water source and collect a sample. During the service\, each BUUFer will be enc ouraged to pour their water into the communal bowl and share the source an d why it is sacred to them. We’ll then bless the water and pour it in our BUUF gardens.
\nIf you are unable to attend the service i n person\, you are invited to drop off your water sample at BUUF or make a rrangements for another BUUFer to pick it up. Please 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 in terspersing the Water Communion with stories about the role water plays in various religious traditions. We will also enjoy some special music by Ju lie Williams. The is an intergenerational service for both children and ad ults. Please join us.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14351@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:BUUF’s annual Fall Equinox service will take place on Sunday\, September 19th at 10:30am. It is an intergenerational service for both chi ldren and adults\, celebrating the upcoming fall equinox when daytime and nighttime are roughly even.\nThe service will include a special story call ed “Jack and Ms. Ruby\,” written and read by Nan Lundeen and acted out by our young ones. We’ll also discuss autumn transitions and add leaves to ou r Transitions Tree. The BUUF Musicians have planned some great music\, inc luding a piano performance by Silas Lorenz. And finally\, we’ll be taking up a special collection for Harvesters (farm workers) sponsored by InterFa ith Action. If you can\, please bring a donation of any of the following i tems to our Fall Equinox service for collection: 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 autumn. 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBU UF’s annual Fall Equinox service will take place on Sunday\, September 19t h at 10:30am. It is an intergenerational service for both children and adu lts\, celebrating the upcoming fall equinox when daytime and nighttime are roughly even.
\nThe service will include a special story called “Ja ck and Ms. Ruby\,” written and read by Nan Lundeen and acted out by our yo ung ones. We’ll also discuss autumn transitions and add leaves to our Tran sitions Tree. The BUUF Musicians have planned some great music\, including a piano performance by Silas Lorenz. And finally\, we’ll be taking up a s pecial collection for Harvesters (farm workers) sponsored by InterFaith Ac tion. If you can\, please bring a donation of any of the following items to our Fall Equinox service for collection: beans\, rice\, toothpas te\, 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 autumn.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14370@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The next BUUF Board Meeting will be held on Monday\, September 20th at 7 PM via Zoom. All BUUF members & friends are invited to attend. P lease 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next BUUF Board Meeting will be held on Monday\, September 20th at 7 PM via Zoom. A ll BUUF members & friends are invited to attend. Please contact Harvey at president@berrienuu.org for Zoom details.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14390@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join the UU Hysterical Society for a free online mid-week worsh ip 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 episodes… “The Blood Spattered Pause”\, “Summer Stories”\, and “Liz Hates Democracy ”. Find them by searching “The Cracked Cup” in your podcast player of cho ice\, 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin the UU Hyste rical Society for a free online mid-week worship service “with jokes and n o announcements and stories instead of sermons.” Join on Fac ebook or via Zoom .
\nYou’re also invited to check out the UU Hysterical Society p odcasts. Since June\, they’ve released three episodes… “The Blood Spattere d Pause”\, “Summer Stories”\, and “Liz Hates Democracy”. Find them by sea rching “The Cracked Cup” in your podcast player of choice\, or by listening online.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14384@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, September 26th\, our beloved Minister Emeritus\, Roger Brewin\, will bring us a message on the widespread practice of banni ng books. Additionally\, we will have a story for the young ones\, read f rom a book banned in 1988 in Colorado\, lots of great music\, and\, as usu al\, the healing joy of fellowship. Join in person or on Zoom.\nImage Cap tion: Fascist university students burned upwards of 25\,000 books on the O pernplatz (Opera Square) in Berlin\, Germany\, on May 10\, 1933. Nazi lead er Joseph Goebbels spoke at the event\, telling the students\, “You do wel l at this late hour to entrust to the flames the intellectual garbage of t he 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, Sep tember 26th\, our beloved Minister Emeritus\, Roger Brewin\, will bring us a message on the widespread practice of banning books. Additionally\, we will have a story for the young ones\, read from a book banned in 1988 in Colorado\, lots of great music\, and\, as usual\, the healing joy of fell owship. Join in person or on Zoom.
\nImage Caption: Fascist uni versity students burned upwards of 25\,000 books on the Opernplatz (Opera Square) in Berlin\, Germany\, on May 10\, 1933. Nazi leader Joseph Goebbel s spoke at the event\, telling the students\, “You do well at this late ho ur to entrust to the flames the intellectual garbage of the past.” (Courte sy U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum/U.S. National Archives and Records Admin istration)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14389@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee meeting is scheduled for Wedn esday\, September 29\, at 7:00 pm via Zoom.\nThe meeting agenda will inclu de the following topics.\n\nDeveloping ways to keep BUUF members informed of volunteer opportunities with the social service agencies we support.\nS cheduling committee and/or congregational conversations with the social se rvice agencies we support.\nWays that our committee can collaborate with t he BUUF Welcoming Congregation program and with the BUUF Green Sanctuary C ommittee.\nParticipating in Sunday services by calling attention to contem porary social justice issues and celebrating historic leaders and events i n the ongoing movements for social justice.\n\nPlease contact Clark or Nan cy 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next Soci al Justice Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, September 29\, a t 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.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14353@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Ethical Eati ng Group monthly pitch-in dinner date has been changed to Thursday\, Sept. 30th at 6:00pm at BUUF. There will not be an environmental film following the meal this month. Please bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to pass. We will plan on eating outside due to Covid restrictions as long as the weath er is agreeable.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14435@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 a nd how he influenced the way we think about non-violent protest.\nMohandas Gandhi\, also known as the Mahatma (“Great Soul”)\, was born on October 2 \, 1869\, in India. He was a leader of the non-violent protest movement an d instrumental in achieving India’s eventual independence from Great Brita in. Gandhi’s birthday is celebrated as a national holiday in India and\, w orldwide\, as the International Day of Non-Violence.\nOur examination will be through the lens of Our First UU Principle: The Inherent Worth and Dig nity of All People. It is an interactive service in which we will be makin g our own individual placards concerning issues we care about. We have the supplies. You can bring the artfulness. If you are a grandparent an aunt or an uncle\, bring your young one.\n\nIn preparation for this service\, please view this short video on the famous Salt March led by Gandhi in 193 0. The video is less than 3 minutes long. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211003T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211003T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Mahatma Gandhi and the International Day of Non-Vi olence” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-mahatma-gandhi-and-the-inter national-day-of-non-violence/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/09/Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\ ;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sunday-Service .png?fit=410%2C261&ssl=1\;410\;261\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu. org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1024%2C652&ssl=1\;10 24\;652\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/ 09/Sunday-Service.png?fit=1100%2C700&ssl=1\;1100\;700\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday October 3rd is a special In tergenerational service (for both children and adults). We will be examin ing the life of Gandhi and how he influenced the way we think about non-vi olent protest.
\nMohandas Gandhi\, also known as the Maha tma (“Great Soul”)\, was born on October 2\, 1869\, in India. He was a lea der of the non-violent protest movement and instrumental in achieving Indi a’s eventual independence from Great Britain. Gandhi’s birthday is celebra ted as a national holiday in India and\, worldwide\, as the International Day of Non-Violence.
\nThere will be a meeting to plan themes\, topics and guidelines for future Sunday servic es at 11:00am on Wednesday\, October 6th\, via Zoom. All BUUFers are invit ed to join. Please contact Lisa Fuller for a copy of the meeting agenda an d Zoom login information.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14464@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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\, famil y-oriented outdoor activities. If you can’t make the meeting\, but would l ike to help set up beforehand\, run an activity\, donate candy or prizes\, etc.\, please email Joanne at office@berrienuu.org. We want to provide ar ea children\, and especially our RE kids.\, with a safe way to celebrate H alloween\, just as we did last year!\nTopic: BUUF Fall Festival Task Force Meeting\nTime: Oct 7\, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)\nJoin Z oom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95113520391?pwd=WmQ3V05aaDhyN1RHTUY4L0g0QW 81UT09\nMeeting ID: 951 1352 0391\nPasscode: 715614 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211007T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211007T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Fall Festival Task Force Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-fall-festival-task-force-meeting/ 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-3.24.23-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-3.24.23-PM.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\ ;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10 /Screen-Shot-2021-10-05-at-3.24.23-PM.png?fit=1024%2C682&ssl=1\;1024\;682\ ;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Scree n-Shot-2021-10-05-at-3.24.23-PM.png?fit=1252%2C834&ssl=1\;1252\;834\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Please join the u pcoming Task Force Meeting to help plan BUUF’s Fall Festival / Trunk-or-Tr eat. The meeting will take place on Thursday\, October 7th at 7:00pm via Z oom. We need your help in planning fun\, family-oriented outdoor activitie s. If you can’t make the meeting\, but would like to help set up beforehan d\, run an activity\, donate candy or prizes\, etc.\, please email Joanne at office@berrienuu.org. We want to provide area children\, and especially our RE kids.\, with a safe way to celebrate Halloween\, just as we did la st year!
\nTopic: BUUF Fall Festival Task Force Meeting\nTime: Oct 7\, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/95113
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Sunday October 10th after the Serv ice we will be trimming and cleaning up the overgrown brush area behind th e felled log near the driveway up front. Volunteers are asked to bring tri mming tools from home.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14466@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The Welcoming Congregation Committee is hosting a six-week onli ne course\, Trans Inclusion in Congregations which was created by Transfor ming Hearts Collective\, a queer-led support for spaces of Inclusion. This course is for congregations that want to be fully inclusive and affirm th e full breadth of gender diversity. We will deeply explore the intersectio n of trans identity\, spirituality\, and faith community\, and gain the gr ounding\, context\, and skills to transform yourself and your congregation .\nEvery Wednesday night from 7-9pm October 13th – November 17th.\nIf you feel called to celebrate the LGBTQ community\, called to help protect LGBT Q rights and called to build a better home of inclusivity at BUUF\, then p lease join us!\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97771442789?pwd=cjJX VXloNm1OUDE4V2RFc1c4WE4zdz09\nMeeting ID: 977 7144 2789\nPasscode: 249759 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211013T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211013T210000 RRULE:FREQ=WEEKLY;UNTIL=20211118T235959Z SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Trans Inclusion in Congregations” Workshop URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/trans-inclusion-in-congregations-workshop/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/WCC.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0 .wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/WCC.png?fit=356%2C356&ssl =1\;356\;356\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe Welcoming Congregation Committee is hosting a six-week online course\, Trans Inclusion in Congregations which w as created by Transforming Hearts Collective\, a queer-led suppor t for spaces of Inclusion. This course is for congregations that want to b e fully inclusive and affirm the full breadth of gender diversity. We will deeply explore the intersection of trans identity\, spirituality\, and fa ith community\, and gain the grounding\, context\, and skills to transform yourself and your congregation.
\nEvery Wednesday night from 7-9pm October 13th – November 17th.
\nIf you feel called to celebr ate the LGBTQ community\, called to help protect LGBTQ rights and called to build a better home of inclus ivity at BUUF\, then please join us!
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/97771442789?pwd=cjJXVXloNm1OUDE4V2RFc1c
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Meeting ID: 977 7144 2789
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BUUF’s Welcoming Congregation Committee is focusing on LGBTQ history for this service. To limit the subject\, mem bers of the committee have selected a specific topic to present. Brett Mac cani will serve as service leader and his topic is Dr. Evelyn Hooker. You may not have heard of Dr. Hooker\, but the results of her research enabled a scientific understanding of homosexuality.
\nDorothy Long will pr esent a bit of local history\, the creation of the YWCA Out and Affirmatio n Center that became the OutCenter in 2009. Julie Williams will help us kn ow and appreciate gay composers. Charles Long will say a bit about Elsa Gi dlow and read her poem “Grey Thread.” He will also provide a Story for All Ages about different abilities and friendship. Katharine Lion will share excerpts from “A Queer History of the United States” by Michael Bronski. B eth La Fleur\, BUUF’s new music director\, has selected music for the occa sion.
\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 virtually\, please email office@berrienuu.org for Zoom info rmation. Or simply join us in person! There will be an RE class for childr en during the latter half of the service focused on our seventh principle\ , respect for the interdependent web of all existence.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14524@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, October 24th\, the BUUF service will focus on gun -violence. We will be addressing the effects of gun violence\, why it is s uch a divisive issue in American society\, and what we as individuals can do about it. David Garces will be doing our Chalice work\, Bridget Lorenz will introduce our Story for All Ages\, Ellen Higdon and Tina Eberly will bring readings\, and Joanne Krettek and Rev. Jim McConnell will share the sermon 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: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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, 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 w hat we as individuals can do about it. David Garces will be doing our Chal ice work\, Bridget Lorenz will introduce our Story for All Ages\, Ellen Hi gdon and Tina Eberly will bring readings\, and Joanne Krettek and Rev. Jim McConnell will share the sermon 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.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14531@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be one final Fall Festival Task Force Meeting on Wed nesday\, October 20th\, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. It will hopefully be a quick session to review the status of our preparations and make final arrangemen ts. Please join if you are able:\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/976 88545768?pwd=MU9lbHhzL0d2ZTlPampSYWtOaDRvZz09\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 976 8854 5768\nPasscode: 578364\n\n\n\n DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be one final Fall Festival Task Force Meeting on Wednesday\, October 20th\, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. It will hopefully be a quick session to review the st atus of our preparations and make final arrangements. Please join if you a re able:
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/97688545 768?pwd=MU9lbHhzL0d2ZTlPampSYWtOaDRvZz09
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14502@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:From the Desk of Diane Gibbons…\n\nOur monthly group pitch-in s upper is scheduled for Thursday\, October 21 at 6pm. We have a “Food” them e this month to usher in FALL. Please prepare a food dish made with Squash !\n\nAcorn\, butternut\, Hubbard\, zucchini\, summer squash etc. It can be a salad\, bread\, casserole\, dip\, dessert\, soup! IF you don’t particul arly like squash…..or just think we need more of a variety\, you are welco me to bring anything you like!! Hopefully the weather will be warm enough to eat outdoors again…….hope to see you there. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211021T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211021T200000 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Group Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-group-meeting-4/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/megumi-nachev-SUjRarYKGP4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?resize=150%2C150& ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upl oads/2021/10/megumi-nachev-SUjRarYKGP4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=410%2C230&s sl=1\;410\;230\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/megumi-nachev-SUjRarYKGP4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=1024%2C575&ss l=1\;1024\;575\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/upload s/2021/10/megumi-nachev-SUjRarYKGP4-unsplash-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1438&ss l=1\;2560\;1438\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Saturday\, October 23rd\, the BUUF Gre en Sanctuary team invites friends of BUUF and Fresh Start Children’s Garde n Greenhouse to help Harvey Johnson and Dick Berndt place greenhouse hoops .
\n9-11 AM at 1140 Milton St.\, Benton Harbor (Fresh Start Children ’s Garden Greenhouse). This is one of BUUF’s long-term Environmental Just ice Partners.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14529@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join fellow BUUFers for a “Fall Tame” session from 1-3 PM on ou r grounds (4340 Lincoln Avenue\, St. Joseph). BUUFers will rake\, mow\, we ed and cut to prepare our grounds for autumn and also for the Fall Festiva l taking place that 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin fellow BUUFers for a “Fall Ta me” session from 1-3 PM on our grounds (4340 Lincoln Avenue\, St. Joseph). BUUFers will rake\, mow\, weed and cut to prepare our grounds for autumn and also for the Fall Festival taking place that evening. Bring a rake or wheelbarrow or your favorite yard tool.
\nCall or write Harvey with questions (269-470-1470 or johnson h4@michigan.gov.)
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14530@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join our fellowship for some safe\, slightly spooky\, outdoor f un\, including:\n• Games and activities\, like a haystack dig for prizes\, a bounce house and pumpkin decorating\n• Train rides through our “slightl y haunted” trails out back\n• Visits with the spooky fortune teller\n• Ass orted treats and hot cocoa\nThis event is open to the entire community. Br ing 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin our fellowship for some safe\, slightly spooky\, outdoor fun\, including:
\n• Games and activities\, like a haystack dig for prizes\, a bounce ho use and pumpkin decorating
\n• Train rides through our “s lightly haunted” trails out back
\n• Visits with the spoo ky fortune teller
\n• Assorted treats and hot cocoa
\nThis event is open to the entire community. Bring your frien ds and family! Please email office @berrienuu.org if you have questions or would like to volunteer .
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14532@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, 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 divisive issue in American society\, and what we as indiv iduals can do about it. David Garces will be doing our Chalice work\, Brid get Lorenz will be introducing our Story for All Ages\, Ellen Higdon and T ina Eberly will bring readings\, and Joanne Krettek and Rev. Jim McConnell will share the sermon time. The most important thing about the service is your presence in the sanctuary or on Zoom. Come\, we need you in our heal ing 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, 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 divisive issue in American soci ety\, and what we as individuals can do about it. David Garces will be doi ng our Chalice work\, Bridget Lorenz will be introducing our Story for All Ages\, Ellen Higdon and Tina Eberly will bring readings\, and Joanne Kret tek and Rev. Jim McConnell will share the sermon 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.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14528@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Dr. Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The BUUF Social Justice Committee will meet on Tuesday\, Octobe r 26\, at 7:00 pm. The agenda will include the following items:\nLisa Ful ler will report on the Unified Civic Monuments Project (www.unifiedmonumen ts.org)\, which is developing civic monuments in Benton Harbor and St. Jos eph honoring Martin Luther King and the continuing movement for racial jus tice.\nWe will consider planning a film study series on social and environ mental justice\, a discussion we began at our September meeting.\nWe will discuss our priorities for public policy initiatives. This includes collab oration with local social service organizations and the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network.\nLisa Fuller has provided 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 social justice m essage related to these themes.\nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, pl ease 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe BUUF Soci al Justice Committee will meet on Tuesday\, October 26\, at 7:00 pm. u> The agenda will include the following items:
\nLisa Fuller will r eport on the Unified Civic Monuments Project (www.unifiedmonuments.org)\, which is developing civic m onuments in Benton Harbor and St. Joseph honoring Martin Luther King and t he continuing movement for racial justice.
\nWe will consider planni ng a film study series on social and environmental justice\, a discussion we began at our September meeting.
\nWe will discuss our priorities for public policy initiatives. This includes collaboration with local soci al service organizations and the Michigan Unitarian Universalist Social Ju stice Network.
\nLisa Fuller has provided a summary of Sunday servic e themes for November and December. Members of the Social Justice Committe e are encouraged to offer a 3-to-5-minute social justice message related t o these themes.
\nIf you’d like to attend this meeting\, please cont act Clark Gilpin for the Zoom link.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14468@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The Community Forum for Economic Justice and The South Bend Rep arations Working Group are organizing two book studies. Rev. Jim McConnell worked with these groups to plan these sessions and would like to warmly welcome BUUFers (and anyone else who is interested) to participate.\n “A window into the ravages and legacy of racism.”\n\n“Don Ross writes with a uthority about the heartbreaks and joy of a people in search of freedom. “Pillage of Hope” is a moving tribute to the decades of long struggle for equality in Oklahoma.”\n– Anita Hill\, Professor of Social Policy\, Law an d Women’s Studies\, Brandeis University\nOn Thursday\, October 28th 7:00- 8:30 PM\, Dr. Alfred Guillaume Jr. will lead a study of the book “Pillage of Hope\,” written by retired Oklahoma State Legislator\, Don Ross. In his book\, The Honorable Mr. Ross recounts what it was like growing up Black in Oklahoma and his work to create a museum to memorialize the 300 Black m en and women killed by white mobs in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. Pillage of Hope is a powerful invitation to examine the issue of Reparations for Americans descended from Black Slaves.\nOn Thursday\, November 4th 7:00-8: 30PM\, Ms. Nimbilasha Cushing and Dr. Marty Wolfson will lead a discussion to examine the emotionally charged questions of Reparations and what is h appening on that front right here is St. Joseph County.\nTo register for t he book study of Pillage of Hope\, or the Reparations discussion\, or both \, click here.\n* Note: It is not necessary to have read “Pillage of Hope” to take part in the Reparations Discussion.\n\n“Pillage of Hope” Discussi on Leader\, Thursday\, October 28th\, 7:00 PM: Dr. Alfred Guillaume\, Reti red Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs\, Professor Emeritus of French at Indiana University South Bend\, and member of the South Bend Re parations Working Group.\n“Reparations” Discussion Leaders for Thursday\, November 4th\, 7:00 PM\n\nMs. Nimbi Cushing is a founding member and passi onate spokesperson for the South Bend Reparations Working Group. She knows well the deprivations of racism. She\, along with her many other Life exp eriences\, grew up on a tenant farm where she\, as a very young child\, pi cked cotton. She is the author of the book\, Come This Way — There Is an E xit.\n\nDr. Marty Wolfson is an Emeritus Professor of Economics at the Uni versity of Notre Dame. He taught Political Economy for 25 years at Notre D ame. In the years before his retirement\, he also taught Peace Studies and was the Director of the Higgins Labor Program. Before coming to Notre Dam e\, 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 Foru m for Economic Justice and a member of the South Bend Reparations Working Group.\n DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“A window into the ravages and legacy of racism.”
\n\n“Don Ross writes with authority about t
he heartbreaks and joy of a people in search of freedom. “Pillage of Hope
” is a moving tribute to the decades of long struggle for equality in Okla
homa.”
\n– Anita Hill\, Professor of Social Policy\, Law and Wom
en’s Studies\, Brandeis University
On Thursday\, October 2 8th 7:00- 8:30 PM\, Dr. Alfred Guillaume Jr. will lead a study of the book “Pillage of Hope\,” written by retired Oklahoma State Legislator\, Don Ross. In his book\, The Honorable Mr. Ross recounts what it was like growing up Black in Oklahoma and his work to create a museum to memorialize the 300 Black men and women killed by white mobs in the 192 1 Tulsa Race Massacre. Pillage of Hope is a powerful invitation t o examine the issue of Reparations for Americans descended from B lack Slaves.
\nOn Thursday\, November 4th 7:00-8:30PM\, Ms. Nimbilasha Cushing and Dr. Marty Wolfson will lead a d iscussion to examine the emotionally charged questions of Reparations and what is happening on that front right here is St. Joseph County.
\n< strong>To register for the book study of Pillage of Hope\, or the Reparati ons discussion\, or both\, click here.
\n* Note : It is not necessary to have read “Pillage of Hope” to take part in the R eparations Discussion.
\n\n“Pillage of Hope” Discussion Leader\, Thursday\, October 28th\, 7:00 PM: Dr. Alfred Guillaume\, Retired Executive Vice Chancellor for Academ ic Affairs\, Professor Emeritus of French at Indiana University South Bend\, and member of the South Bend Reparations Working Group.
\n“Reparations” Discussion Leaders for Thursday\ , November 4th\, 7:00 PM
\n\nMs. Nimbi Cus hing is a founding member and passionate spokesperson for the South Be nd Reparations Working Group. She knows well the deprivations of raci sm. She\, along with her many other Life experiences\, grew up on a tenant farm where she\, as a very young child\, picked cotton. She is the author of the book\, Come This Way — There Is an Exit.
\n\nDr. Marty Wolfson is an Emeritus Professor of Economics at the University of Notre Dame. He taught Political Economy for 25 years at Notre Dame. In the years before his retirement\, he also taught Peace Studies and was the Director of the Higgins Labor Program. Before coming to Notre Dame\, he w as 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 Ec onomic Justice and a member of the South Bend Reparations Working Grou p.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14554@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Learn about the “ticking time bomb in the Great Lakes” on Thurs day\, October 28 at 7PM EST. Climate Reality Leaders Art Hirsch and Sue Ho lcombe will present facts in an information session about why Enbridge Lin e 5 should be shut down\, how it threatens the viability of Lakes Michigan and Huron\, and what you can do to help.\nThe presentation is virtual and will be 30 – 40 minutes long with 20 minutes for questions and discussion .\nRegister here 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Learn about the “ ticking time bomb in the Great Lakes” on Thursday\, October 28 at 7PM EST. Climate Reality Leaders Art Hirsch and Sue Holcombe will present facts in an information session about why Enbridge Line 5 should be shut down\, how it threatens the viability of Lakes Michigan and Huron\ , and what you can do to help.
\nThe presentation is virtual and wil l be 30 – 40 minutes long with 20 minutes for questions and discussion.
\nRegister here to receive the virtual l ogin information.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14549@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, October 31st\, we have a very special guest speak er. Debi Van Den Boom will talk to us about her work at the Cora Lamping C enter\, where she helps survivors of domestic abuse create better life sit uations.\n\nDebi describes herself as a “warrior\, teacher\, preacher\, pr ophet\, advocate\, and Deacon pastoral counselor dabbling in poetry . . . (who) loves the Divine’s beautiful creations . . . strives to be in right relationship with them (and) believes in living life as the Divine guides her while caring for plants and animals in her home.“\n\nAdditionally\, se veral BUUFers will be contributing to the service\, and Beth and Candace w ill bring us some more great music. See you in person or on Zoom. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211031T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211031T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Cora Lamping Center” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-cora-lamping-center/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/10/Sunday-Service-2.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-2.png?fit=275%2C183&ssl=1\;275\;183\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSunday October 31 after the servic e we will be trimming the holly bushes and cleaning up the memorial garden s in front of the church. Volunteers are asked to bring trimming tools fro m home.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14567@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday November 2nd\, our BUUF service will be dedicated t o Free Thinking. It turns out that pretty much everyone is a free thinker. It is just that for most of us our egos edit out thoughts and ideas that will cause us social discomfort. Sunday is the first Sunday of the month s o we will have an intergenerational exercise in which the kids and the adu lts exercise their free-thinking capabilities and learn to appreciate some of the founding free thinkers in our Unitarian Universalist Tradition. J oin in-person or on Zoom. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday November 2nd\, our BUUF ser vice will be dedicated to Free Thinking. It turns out that pretty much eve ryone is a free thinker. It is just that for most of us our egos edit out thoughts and ideas that will cause us social discomfort. Sunday is the fir st Sunday of the month so we will have an intergenerational exercise in wh ich the kids and the adults exercise their free-thinking capabilities and learn to appreciate some of the founding free thinkers in our Unitarian Un iversalist Tradition. Join in-person or on Zoom.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14551@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, November 11th\, we will be hosting a “Welcoming C ircle” for newer members and those simply interested in learning more abou t our fellowship. Your hosts will be Rev. Jim McConnell\, BUUF President H arvey Johnson\, Lisa Fuller and Joanne Krettek. Zoom details will be share d closer to the event.\nIf you have questions about our fellowship\, want to chat with our minister or president in a more informal forum or just wa nt 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOn Thursday\, November 11th\, we w ill be hosting a “Welcoming Circle” for newer members and those simply int erested in learning more about our fellowship. Your hosts will be Rev. Jim McConnell\, BUUF President Harvey Johnson\, Lisa Fuller and Joanne Krette k. Zoom details will be shared closer to the event.
\nIf you have qu estions about our fellowship\, want to chat with 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!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14580@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, November 14th\, we are going to celebrate the inf luence that great thinkers have had on us as individuals and as a religion . In the Story for All Ages\, we will ask the kids the question: “If the E arth is round\, why doesn’t it feel like we are walking downhill all the t ime?” For the adults: Gloria Weberg will share a bit of history of one of our founding our parents\, Michael Servetus. Roger Brewin\, Joan Guilfoyle \, and Doug Lohman will talk about great thinkers who have influenced thei r lives\, and Glen and Suzi Smith will talk about the how they prefer to i magine the Universe. Rev. Jim McConnell will speak to why it is important for every UU to imagine the Universe the way it most makes sense to them. Come in person or by Zoom. \n\nImage Caption: Immanuel Kant\, 18th centur y philosopher and the father of German Idealism. His idea that the Experie nce of Reality and Reality are two different things is foundational to tol erance and acceptance of many points of view and theologies in our UU Reli gion. Kant had tremendous influence on Founding UU Parent Ralph Waldo Emer son. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211114T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211114T114500 LOCATION:Berrien UU Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Great Thinkers” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-great-thinkers/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/Sunday-Service-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sunday-Servi ce-1.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1024%2C682&ssl =1\;1024\;682\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/11/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=1280%2C853&ssl=1\;1280\;853\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe ne xt Ethical Eating Group monthly pitch-in dinner will be Thursday\, Novembe r 18th. The dinner will be at 6pm as usual at BUUF. The “theme” will of co urse be Thanksgiving. Each guest is asked to provide a vegetarian/vegan di sh they feel would be well-received by guests at a typical omnivorous Than ksgiving feast! It can be bread\, salad\, an entre or dessert. See you the re!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14756@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The Ethical Eating Group Meeting is scheduled for Thursday\, No v. 18th\, at 6:00 PM. Following the meeting at 7:15 PM\, Jeff Green will b e screening the Netflix environmental documentary “Chasing Coral.”\n\nFrom Netflix: “Coral reefs around the world are vanishing at an unprecedented rate. A team of divers\, photographers and scientists set out on a thrilli ng ocean adventure to discover why and to reveal the underwater mystery to the world.\n\nThe film took more than three years to shoot and is the res ult of 500+ hours of underwater footage\, coral bleaching submissions from volunteers in 30 countries\, as well as support from more than 500 people in various locations around the world.”\n\nJoin us for either the Ethical Eating Meeting\, the documentary screening\, or both! There is no cost fo r either event. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T191500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T210000 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:“Chasing Coral” Screening URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/chasing-coral-screening/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/Netflix.jpeg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https ://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Netflix.jpeg?fit=235 %2C215&ssl=1\;235\;215\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, November 21st\, Lisa Fuller will bring a message titled: “Unitarian Universa lism is a Religion.” In a sermon adapted from “Why UU Now?” by Rev. Rita C apezzi\, Lisa will explore the question\, “Do UU’s worship?” Additionally \, Katharine Lion and Lisa Fuller will help us observe Transgend er Awareness Day and Joan Guilfoyle and Doug Lohman will be performing special music for our Offertory. And\, as usual\, Beth La Fleur and Candace Onweller will bring us won derful music.
\nThis Sunday we will also be conducting an Ingatherin g Ceremony for any members who have joined in recent months or who want to join this Sunday! We’ll be asking you to sign the membership book and sha re in the reciting our congregation’s covenant. All BUUF friends and newco mers who support our principles and initiatives are invited to make the le ap and become a member!
\nLooks like a great service. Join in person or on Zoom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14788@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, November 28th\, Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in his message\, explore the importance of living the tension between doubt and f aith. To do that we will take a look at the Jewish celebration of Hanukkah . Additionally\, Keely Adams will talk to us about World Aids Day\, Gloria Weberg will lead us in our Fabric of Life Ceremony\, the kids will have a n opportunity to learn about Hanukkah and light a Menorah\, and Beth La Fl eur and Candace Onweller will have more great music for us. Lisa Fuller wi ll lead this Sunday’s RE class on making Winter Solstice bead ornaments fo r our UU-themed holiday tree. Join on Zoom or in person. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211128T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211128T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Hanukkah and Living the Tension Between Doubt and Faith” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-hanukkah-and-living-the-tens ion-between-doubt-and-faith/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/Sunday-service-2.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,mediu m\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sunday-servi ce-2.png?fit=410%2C410&ssl=1\;410\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Sunday-service-2.png?fit=908%2C908&ssl= 1\;908\;908\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe BUUF Social J ustice Committee will meet on Wednesday\, December 1\, at 7:00 pm. This is the Zoom link.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps:/
/us02web.zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3Z0NWQxTTVMR29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09
Meeting ID: 891 071 0930\; Passcode: 429698
\nAGENDA.
\nContinue discussion of a film series on social justice tha t we began at our September meeting.
\nInform BUUF about the current priorities of Michigan social service organizations and ways that we coul d support them.
\nSocial justic e events planned for early 2022.
\nLisa Fuller has provided a summary of Sunday service themes fo r December 2021 and January 2022. Members of the Social Justice Committee are encouraged to offer a 3-to-5-minute social justice message related to these themes.
\nDecember: Ancestors / Famil y Honor
\n5th- “Spiritual Traditions from our Ancestors” – Intergenerational
\n12th- ”Family Histories can be Difficult”
\n19th- Winter Solstice - Presented by Children’s RE
\n26th- “Remembering those in our Fabric of Life\, Honoring Ancestors” (reference to world traditions)
\nJanuary: Mental Health / I ntentions
\nSince the mental health topics of Jan 2021 were well received\, we will repeat that theme in Jan 2022\, along with the th eme of ‘Intentions.’
\n2nd–
\n9th–
\n16th– (MLK)
\n23rd–
\n30th –
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BUUF will hold a Silent Auction this Sunday\, December 5\, and at the Social Justice Committee meeting in January\, we will disc uss how the auction proceeds can be put to good use. A few volunteers wou ld be helpful.
\nSuggested date for the next Social Justice Committe
e meeting: Wednesday\, January 12\, 7:00 pm.
\nAt th
is meeting updated information on the MLK week of celebration sponsored by
Lake Michigan College will be available.
Join BUUFers for a fun silent auction this Sunday!!!! You may bring up to one item per person to BUUF between 9:30-10:15am (the earlier the better!). The auction is open 10:15-10:30am and again 30 minutes following the service. Anyone who donat es 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 possibl e holiday gifts\, baked goods\, or white elephants. You are encouraged to bring a short written description to enhance the details or story of your item.
\nThe auction will include holiday items\, flower v ase\, Ellen Higdon’s pot holders\, a cold-weather pet coat\, candles\, can dle sticks\, coasters\, compact humidifier\, embroidery\, salt and pepper shakers\, wine tote\, picture frame\, dip cooler and much more!
\nA few volunteers will be needed\, including someone to FaceTime w ith Joan Guilfoyle who wishes to bid via her phone. Also\, anyone attendin g Circle Talk may want to assign a volunteer substitute bidder.
\nProceeds will benefit a social or environmental justice project. Payment is by check\, cash or quarters.
\nIf you have que stions or wish to volunteer please email Julie Williams at jmackw@comcast.net or Nancy Gilpin at nygilpin@gmail.com.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14862@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, December 5th\, is an intergenerational experience . Our theme of the Month is “Tradition.” Our service will be a bit of a do uble header. We will discuss the place tradition has in our lives by invit ing anyone who wishes\, including the children\, to share a tradition that is important to them. It can be a family tradition\, a National tradition \, or a tradition that you admire from anywhere around the world.\n\nWe wi ll also indulge ourselves in some “cultural appropriation/appreciation” by celebrating Holi\, The Festival of Colors\, from India. Holi is the celeb ration of the triumph of good over darkness. This will involve a craft pro ject so everyone is invited to bring a pair of scissors suitable for cutti ng colored paper or fabric. Additionally\, every child present will receiv e a gift.\n\nSee you there in person or on Zoom.\n\n\nImage Caption: The I ndian Festival of Holi\, the celebration of the triumph of Light over Dark ness. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211205T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211205T114500 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Family and Cultural Traditions” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-family-and-cultural-traditio ns/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/11/Holi-Sunday-Service.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,me dium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Holi-Sund ay-Service.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/ berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Holi-Sunday-Service.png?fit=968%2 C645&ssl=1\;968\;645\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“Happy families are all alike\; every unhappy family is un happy in its own way.”
\n– Leo To lstoy from Anna Karenina
\nThis Sunday December 12\, we cont inue with our theme of “Tradition” by looking at some traditions that are not so good\, traditions that cause dysfunction in families and in nations . Some BUUFers will share their stories and Lisa Fuller will bring a messa ge titled\, “Old Stories\, New Thoughts” dealing with our treatment of ind igenous peoples.
\nAdditionally\, Rev. Jim McConnell will have a med itation titled: “You Do Not Need to Throw Yourself in Front of a Train.” T he kids will go directly to their RE rooms before service\, to prepare for the Winter Solstice play. Join in person or on Zoom.
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Bottom Image: Cherokee Trail of Tears 1838-39\, depicting the dysfunction of a nation.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14718@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Berrien UU Fellowship is hosting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday \, December 17th from 5:00-8:00pm. BUUF members and friends are invited to bring their children to BUUF for a safe\, enjoyable time. Lisa Fuller and Joanne Krettek will prepare a meal for the children\, and then we will re hearse for the Winter Solstice service on December 19th. For safety reason s\, 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 group event that evening\, catch up on some holiday shopping\, enjoy a da te night or just relax! There is no charge for children to participate. Pl ease contact Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org with questions.\n \n\n 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBerrien UU Fellowship is hos ting a Parents’ Night Out on Friday\, December 17th from 5:00-8:00pm. BUUF members and friends are invited to bring their children to BUUF for a safe\, enjoyable time. Lisa Fuller and Joanne Krettek will prepare a meal for the children\, and then we will rehearse for the Winter Solstice service on December 19th. For safety reasons\, a registration form\, heal th history and Covid release form will need to be completed for all childr en who attend. Parents are welcome to plan a group event that evening\, ca tch up on some holiday shopping\, enjoy a date night or just relax! There is no charge for children to participate. Please contact Joanne Krettek at office@berrienuu.org with questions.
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\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14927@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joan Guilfoyle\; gorgeousspirit@me.com DESCRIPTION:Bring your brats\, marshmallows\, beverages of choice and possi bly lawn chairs to a BUUF Bonfire on Saturday\, December 18th. Doug and Jo an will 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Bring your brats\, ma rshmallows\, beverages of choice and possibly lawn chairs to a BUUF Bonfir e on Saturday\, December 18th. Doug and Joan will serve as “fire keepers\, ” starting around 6:30 p.m. See you there!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15005@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, December 19th\, we’ll be celebrating Winter Solst ice\, which takes place on Tuesday\, December 21st. Through the ages\, nor thern peoples have honored Winter Solstice as the end of the darkness and the return of longer days\, through celebrations such as Yule and Christma s. Learn about these traditions as our young ones use theater to tell thei r stories.\nThis Sunday we’ll also be taking up a special collection to re plenish our Care Fund. The Fund was established about two years ago to pro vide emergency financing to BUUF members and friends who encounter an unex pected\, unavoidable expense they cannot afford (such as an emergency car repair or medical bills). Rev. Jim and Lisa Fuller oversee the fund and re view all applications. Funds have been allocated for emergency use in both 2020 and 2021. Any plate contributions this Sunday (besides regular pledg es) will be added to the Care Fund.\nOur children have been working hard l earning their roles and preparing for this service. It is sure to be a del ight! 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, December 19th\, we’ll be celebrating Winter Solstice\, which takes place on Tuesday\, Dec ember 21st. Through the ages\, northern peoples have honored Winter Solsti ce as the end of the darkness and the return of longer days\, through cele brations such as Yule and Christmas. Learn about these traditions as our y oung ones use theater to tell their stories.
\nThis Sunday we’ll als o be taking up a special collection to replenish our Care Fund. The Fund w as established about two years ago to provide emergency 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. Ji m and Lisa Fuller oversee the fund and review all applications. Funds have been allocated for emergency use in both 2020 and 2021. Any plate contrib utions this Sunday (besides regular pledges) will be added to the Care Fun d.
\nOur children have been working hard learning their roles and pr eparing for this service. It is sure to be a delight! Please join us in pe rson or on Zoom!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-14944@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The BUUF Board typically meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm. All members and friends are welcome to attend. If you are inte rested in suggesting a topic for the meeting or attending yourself\, pleas e 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe BUUF Boar d typically meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:00pm. All members and friends are welcome to attend. If you are interested in suggesting a t opic for the meeting or attending yourself\, please contact BUUF President Harvey Johnson.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15028@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Friday\, at 6:00 PM\, we will meet for our traditional BUU F Christmas Eve service. We will meet in person and on Zoom. Rev. Jim Mc Connell will tell the Christmas story from a Unitarian Universalist perspe ctive\, the Lorenz family will sing White Christmas\, and Jim Thurman will lead us in Silent Night as we light our candles. Additionally\, there wi ll 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Friday\, at 6:00 PM\, we will meet for our traditional BUUF Christmas Eve service. We will meet in person and on Zoom. Rev. Jim McConnell will te ll the Christmas story from a Unitarian Universalist perspective\, the Lor enz family will sing White Christmas\, and Jim Thurman will lead us in Silent Night as we light our candles. Additionally\, there wil l be individually wrapped Christmas treats and the kids can come in their pajamas\, if they wish.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15103@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, December 26th\, is Fabric of Life Sunday. In the service we will celebrate our community with a special emphasis on those w ho have gone before us in the founding and maintenance of BUUF as a libera l religious institution. Everyone is invited to bring a picture and a very brief story (a minute 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@berrienuu.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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, December 26th\, is Fabr ic of Life Sunday. In the service we will celebrate our community with a s pecial emphasis on those who have gone before us in the founding and maint enance of BUUF as a liberal religious institution. Everyone is invited to bring a picture and a very brief story (a minute or so) to share of a p erson who has been important in their lives. This will be a Zoom only service. Please contact Joanne at office@berrienuu.org for Zoom log-in det ails.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15195@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, January 2nd we begin a new year. Our theme for January is: Mental Health. The focus for the service is Dealing with Anxi ety.\nIt will be an intergenerational service. The service will be on Zoom . The main idea is: Acting with compassion and kindness is one of the best ways to conquer anxiety. To that end the kids (and the adults who want to join in) are going to make a Thread of Life. Acting with compassion is li ke a Thread that connects us back to Life and its mystery and goodness. To make the Thread\, the kids are going to make a paper chain. The adults ca n help by making their own chains which will also count as part of the thr ead.\n\nLater in the week\, Joanne Krettek will send out an image of a pie ce of paper pre-lined so that it can be printed out on your printer and cu t into strips. That way anyone can take part at home. Everyone will have a chance to pledge a certain amount for each link in the entire Thread (T he sum total of all the links in all the strips). A penny or half penny pe r link is suggested. The proceeds will go to the Unitarian Universalist Se rvice Committee or the World Food Program to be used as food aid for hungr y kids in Afghanistan.\n\nIf we get a few people to pledge\, we can send a nice amount of money to help people who really need it. We will be taking pledges by Chat during the Announcements or you can send them to our Offi ce Administrator anytime. Additionally\, we now have an anonymous donor wh o will match all pledges. Everyone who participates will\, at the end of t he service\, enter the number of links in their chain in the Chat so that the total amount of links can be multiplied by the total pledges to yield the amount of the donation which will then be matched by our donor. The a mount to be donated will be announced by the end or shortly after the end of the service.\n\nWhen we resume in-person services\, you can bring your chain to church and it will be joined in the greater chain.\n \nP.S. It i s okay to cut up a bunch of strips ahead of time. The chains will be star ted when the service begins. You can use a stapler\, glue\, or tape to ma ke your chain. The hope is that we will have at least 500 links in our cu mulative chain\, though a 1000 or more links would be truly great.\n\nP.S. S. Now would be a great time to email your pledge per link of the entire c hain to the Office Administrator at office@berrienuu.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220102T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220102T114500 LOCATION:Zoom Only SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Dealing with Anxiety” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-dealing-with-anxiety/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2021/12/Sunday-Service-2.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-2.png?fit=410%2C231&ssl=1\;410\;231\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=1024%2C576&ssl =1\;1024\;576\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2021/12/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=1440%2C810&ssl=1\;1440\;810\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, January 2nd we begin a new year. Our theme for January is: Mental Health. The focus for the service is Dealing with Anxiety.
\nIn January\, we are restarti ng Small Group Ministry\, otherwise known as Chalice Circles or Covenant G roups.
\nEach month we will focus on a different theme ch osen by our partner\, Soul Matters. January’s theme is “Intention.” Member s will review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and questions. (To acce ss the monthly packet for January\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and click on “Smal l Group Ministry Jan 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.
\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environ ment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Minis try is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. Plea se Note: These are initial meeting times but they can be scheduled differe ntly if another day and time works better for group members. Also\, in-per son meetings may temporarily switch to virtual meetings if required by the pandemic or member request. If you are interested but neither meeting tim e works for you\, please contact Interim DRE Joanne Krettek to see if alte rnative arrangements can be made: dre@berrienuu.org.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15309@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Nan Lundeen\; cclcommunity@citizensclimate.org DESCRIPTION:MONTHLY MEETING GUEST\n\nJosé Aguto\, Catholic Climate Covenant \nSupport from faith communities carries considerable influence with membe rs of Congress on both sides of the aisle\, 30% of whom are Catholic. This month\, we’ll hear from José Aguto\, executive director of Catholic Clima te Covenant\, which helps U.S. Catholics respond to the Church’s call to c are for creation and care for the poor. José will talk about the Covenant’ s work\, how to connect with Catholics on climate\, and the Covenant’s sup port for climate solutions like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. José worked for the Friends Committee on National Legislation before joining Catholic Climate Covenant. He served in the U.S. Army and is a gra duate of Brown University and Villanova Law School.\n\nTo connect by video conference\, go to cclusa.org/meeting (NOTE: this links to meeting ID# 95 498355745)\nNote: To improve audio/video quality\, close all applications and other browser windows\nNote: To turn on closed captions and adjust the ir size\, see this Zoom help page\nTo connect by phone: If you have unlimi ted calling\, call 1-646-558-8656\; otherwise you can call toll-free at 1- 877-369-0926. Enter 954-9835-5745 as the meeting ID\nTo watch a livestream go to: cclusa.org/livestream\n\nThe Kalamazoo/St. Joseph Chapter Meeting will take place after the national meeting.\nTime: Sat. January 8th\, 1:45 The meeting will begin once the national call ends–typically at between 1:40 and 1:45. We’ll have informal conversation as we begin–and get down t o business by 2.\nHere’s the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8145 5448742 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nMONTHLY MEE TING GUEST
\n
\nJosé Aguto\, Catholic Climate Covenant
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rom faith communities carries considerable influence with members of Congr
ess on both sides of the aisle\, 30% of whom are Catholic. This month\, we
’ll hear from José Aguto\, executive director of Catholic Climate Covenant
\, which helps U.S. Catholics respond to the Church’s call to care for cre
ation and care for the poor. José will talk about the Covenant’s work\, ho
w to connect with Catholics on climate\, and the Covenant’s support for cl
imate solutions like the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act. José w
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own University and Villanova Law School.
The Kalamazoo/St. Joseph Chapter Meeting will take place after the na tional meeting.
\nTime: Sat. January 8th\, 1:45 Th e meeting will begin once the national call ends–typically at between 1:40 and 1:45. We’ll have informal conversation as we begin–and get down to bu siness by 2.
\nHere’s the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81455448742
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15273@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday January 9th we continue with our monthly theme of “ Mental Health.” Our focus is how mental\, spiritual\, and physical health are all important parts of being a healthy person. Tracie Crenshaw will br ing us the message\, Charles Long will talk about building accessibility\, Julie Williams will share thoughts on the Endowment Committee\, Rev. Jim will have a Story for All Ages\, and Beth La Fleur has selected some great music for us. This service will be virtual only (over Zoom). Watch for th e Zoom link to arrive with your Order of Service email on Saturday.\nWe wi ll have an RE class for children this week. As this is the first Sunday ba ck since Christmas break\, we have a fun “BUUF BINGO” game planned. Parent s will be emailed 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 link for the RE session. The RE lesson will begin at 11:30a m or whenever the 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday January 9th we continue wit h our monthly theme of “Mental Health.” Our focus is how mental\, spiritua l\, and physical health are all important parts of being a healthy person. Tracie Crenshaw will bring us the message\, Charles Long will talk about building accessibility\, Julie Williams will share thoughts on the Endowme nt Committee\, Rev. Jim will have a Story for All Ages\, and Beth La Fleur has selected some great music for us. This service will be virtual only ( over Zoom). Watch for the Zoom link to arrive with your Order of Service e mail on Saturday.
\nWe will have an RE class for children this week. As this is the first Sunday back since Christmas break\, we have a fun “B UUF BINGO” game planned. Parents will be emailed a unique BINGO card they can print for their child(ren) to use. All the BINGO cards will be differe nt. Parents will also be sent a separate Zoom link for the RE session. The RE lesson will begin at 11:30am or whenever the Sunday service ends.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15286@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Are 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 fo r creating a Women’s Circle or women’s event at Berrien UU Fellowship (434 0 Lincoln Avenue\, St. Joseph\, MI). Open to all who identify as women. To receive a link for this virtual meeting\, send your name and email addres s to Lisa Fuller\, lmfuller0116@gmail.com.\nResources:\nhttps://redtentmov ie.com\nLisa Fuller\, lmfuller0116@gmail.com\nGretchen Ohmann\, gretchen@l adyweave.com\nKatharine Lion\, lion.katharine@gmail.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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAre you feeling called to pla n 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 e vent at Berrien UU Fellowship (4340 Lincoln Avenue\, St. Joseph\, MI). Ope n to all who identify as women. To receive a link for this virtual meeting \, send your name and email address to Lisa Fuller\, lmfuller0116@gmail.com.
\nResources:
\n\nLisa Fuller\, lmfuller0116@gmail.com
\nGretchen Ohmann\, gretchen@ladyweave.com
\nKatharine Lion\, lion.katharine@gmail.com
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15322@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee meeting will take place on We dnesday\, January 12th from 7-8pm over Zoom.\nThe committee has some impor tant planning and decision-making to accomplish in 2022. Several items on the January agenda will continue into the February and March meetings. Thi s is not only because the committee is busy—it is—but also because the con tinuing development of Covid-19 makes some activities difficult to pursue safely.\nThe January agenda also includes a report on donations to the Cor a Lamping Center\, an update on both the bail bond project and the documen tary film being developed by Trenton Bowens and Neighbors Organizing Again st Racism\, and the contributions of our committee to the Sunday Service t hemes for January through April.\nPlease contact Clark or Nancy Gilpin (co mmittee 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next Soci al Justice Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday\, January 12th f rom 7-8pm over Zoom.
\nThe committee has some important planning and decision-making to accomplish in 2022. Several items on the January agend a will continue into the February and March meetings. This is not only bec ause the committee is busy—it is—but also because the continuing developme nt of Covid-19 makes some activities difficult to pursue safely.
\nT he January agenda also includes a report on donations to the Cora Lamping Center\, an update on both the bail bond project 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 Clark or Nancy Gilpin (commi ttee co-chairs) for the meeting Zoom link.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15460@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:I answer the heroic question ‘Death\, where is thy sting?’ with \n‘It is here in my heart and mind and memories.’\nFrom: Maya Angelou\, “W hen I Think of Death”\nThis Sunday\, January 16th\, we continue with our t heme of Mental Health with a focus on Loss and Grief. Everyone has been to uched by loss in some way. We have lost beloved grandparents or parents. S ome 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 de al with it many times in our lives. Join us this Sunday on Zoom.\nThe serv ice will include a Story for All Ages that addresses loss\, in terms appro priate for children\, followed by a discussion led by Rev. Jim. It would b e wonderful to have as many children as possible present for at least that 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 fo r 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nI answer the heroic
question ‘Death\, where is thy sting?’ with
\n‘It is here in my heart a
nd mind and memories.’
Fro m: Maya Angelou\, “When I Think of Death”
\nThis Sunday\, January 16 th\, we continue with our theme of Mental Health with a focus on Loss and Grief. Everyone has been touched by loss in some way. We hav e lost beloved grandparents or parents. Some of us have lost children. Oth ers of us have lost beloved pets\, family homes\, farms\, and jobs we love d. Loss is a part of Life. We all will deal with it many times in our live s. Join us this Sunday on Zoom.
\nThe service will include a Story f or All Ages that addresses loss\, in terms appropriate for children\, foll owed by a discussion led by Rev. Jim. It would be wonderful to have as man y children as possible present for at least that portion of the service. I n addition\, there will be another fun RE class via Zoom immediately follo wing the service\, around 11:30-11:45am. Look for details in this week’s O rder of Service.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15221@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:In January\, we are restarting Small Group Ministry\, otherwise known as Chalice Circles or Covenant Groups.\nEach month we will focus on a different theme chosen by our partner\, Soul Matters. January’s theme i s “Intention.” Members will review the monthly packet beforehand and refle ct on the readings and questions. (To access the monthly packet for Januar y\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and click on “Small Group Min istry Jan 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll d iscuss our reflections in a series of discussion rounds. Unlike other disc ussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross-talk or debat e particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our reflections and h onor one another through focused listening. More details on this unique di scussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide.\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, b uild connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same dis cussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. Please Note: These are initial meeting times but they can be scheduled differently if another day and time works better for group members. Also\, in-person meet ings may temporarily switch to virtual meetings if required by the pandemi c or member request. If you are interested but neither meeting time works for you\, please contact Interim DRE Joanne 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn January\, we are restarti ng Small Group Ministry\, otherwise known as Chalice Circles or Covenant G roups.
\nEach month we will focus on a different theme ch osen by our partner\, Soul Matters. January’s theme is “Intention.” Member s will review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and questions. (To acce ss the monthly packet for January\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and click on “Smal l Group Ministry Jan 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.
\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environ ment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Minis try is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. Plea se Note: These are initial meeting times but they can be scheduled differe ntly if another day and time works better for group members. Also\, in-per son meetings may temporarily switch to virtual meetings if required by the pandemic or member request. If you are interested but neither meeting tim e works for you\, please contact Interim DRE Joanne Krettek to see if alte rnative arrangements can be made: dre@berrienuu.org.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15563@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be a Green Sanctuary Team meeting this Thursday\, Ja nuary 20 at 7 pm via ZOOM. The link is below. The team will discuss:\n\n The role of the team\,\nThe history of the team\,\nThe accomplishments of the team\,\nThe future plans of the team.\n\nTopic: Green Sanctuary Meetin g\nTime: Thursday\, January 20 at 7 pm\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://zoom.u s/j/99653109271?pwd=YUVpY2J5enFCVGQ4TGJNUVdwdWYwUT09\nMeeting ID: 996 5310 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be a Green Sanctu ary Team meeting this Thursday\, January 20 at 7 pm via ZOOM. The link is below. The team will discuss:
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Meeting ID: 996 5310 9271\; Passcode: 732271< /p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15576@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“What is addiction\, really? It is a sign\, a signal\, \na symp tom of distress. It is a language that tells us \nabout a plight that must be understood.”\n– Alice Miller\nThis Sunday\, January 23rd\, we continue with our monthly theme of Mental Health by focusing on addiction and desp air. In a message titled: “Addiction\, Shame\, and Despair\, All Fruits of the Same Tree” Beth La Fleur\, Brett Maccani\, Terra Lenox\, and Rev. Jim McConnell will share their perspectives. Additionally\, Helena La Fleur w ill show a video\, she created herself\, that demonstrates different ways to be kind. The Story For All Ages will address what it is like to be a ch ild whose parents are recovering from addiction\, and\, as usual\, there w ill a lot of great music.\n\nJoin on Zoom for this important service.\n\nN ote: There will be no RE class over Zoom this Sunday. Instead\, we’ll be p lanning a winter outing for families and children. Stay tuned for details! DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220123T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220123T114500 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Addiction\, Shame\, and Despair\, All Fruits of th e Same Tree” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-addiction-shame-and-despair- all-fruits-of-the-same-tree/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/01/Sunday-Service-2.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-2.png?fit=410%2C273&ssl=1\;410\;273\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Sunday-Service-2.png?fit=880%2C586&ssl= 1\;880\;586\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
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\nWe have the snow. We have the cold . Now we just need the place…
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BUUF’s President Harvey Jo hnson has kindly offered to host BUUFers in his large\, snowy backyard on Sunday\, January 30th from 1-4 PM. Instead of getting together over Zoom f or RE lessons\, we thought children might prefer to gather outside for som e fun!
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RE kids and their parents can take turns sledding down Harvey’s groomed sledding trail into the ravine. Or they can hang ou t by the bonfire and drink hot cocoa. Or join Harvey on a nature tour of t he ravine in winter. There will also be other snow games to play…like maki ng snow angels\, building a fort and making colored ice balls using balloo ns.
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All BUUFers are invited to join this event\, and we especially hope our RE children will use this opportunity to intermingle a nd build stronger friendships. Feel free to drop in anytime between 1 and 4 pm.
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Harvey’s address:
\n1920 Sunset Court
\nSt. Joseph MI
The month of February is dedicated to under standing our proposed 8th UU Principle: The 8th Principle b>affirms and promotes 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 in stitutions. The focus for this Sunday is Ethical Living. i>Beth La Fleur\, in addition to having some great music\, will introduce us to the 8th principle and\, because it is an intergenerationa l Sunday\, the young ones of the church will help us struggle with some et hical 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 am excited about the possibi lity of adding the 8th Principle. Why? Because it is an invitation to elev ate our consciousness about racism in ourselves and our denomination.
\nAlthough our Constitution asserts the ideal that all people are creat ed equal\, we have fallen woefully short of matching that ideal. We create d an economy based on slavery. We legalized segregation with Jim Crow laws . Hate crimes have always been a part of our legacy – even now. There are still systems that bar people of color from having equitable access to hea lthcare\, education\, voting\, housing\, finance and justice.
\nOur current UU principles\, like our constitution\, state our ideals. And whi le our 1st Principle affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every perso n\, sometimes we fall short. What I like about the 8th Principle is that i t specifically names not just our ideals but also our actions and the need for accountability. This will help our denomination grow and guide us in evolving consciousness around race.
\nBecoming more diverse\, equita ble\, and inclusive is a spiritual journey. Some of us are already ready t o help dismantle racism at the systemic level. Others are willing to help other travelers to our destination. Others still are stuck. Wherever we ar e in our journey\; we’re each valued and welcome. That is the spirit of Be loved Community.
\nBeloved Community is described by politician John Lewis “as a nation and world society at peace with itself.” Beloved commu nity\, described by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, is a community NOT contin ually living with bitterness and friction. Beloved community is the fulfil lment of our country’s promise of life\, liberty\, justice and equal prote ction under the law.
\nI am concerned w ith the movement to adopt the eighth principle and 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 r edundant and structurally more like a mission. Its action certainly deserv es attention and action on the part of our community\, but it is not a pri nciple.
\nSecondly\, if it were raised to the level of a principle i t would be discriminatory. Our seven principles challenge us individually and as a community to address the injustices and threats embedded in our s ociety and worldwide.
\nCertainly racial inequality is high on my li st\, but so are the rights of LBGTQ+ and women\, substance abuse\, homeles sness\, and global warming. I am sure we all have our lists. We need soldi ers\, processes\, and passion in all these areas\; and to elevate one miss ion above the others is to create an imbalance that does not give equal po wer to all of our concerns in our attempt to fulfill the moral charges of our current seven principles. The eighth principle is the wrong solution f or a real problem.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15848@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Our second round of Small Group Ministry takes place in Februar y. The theme for February is “Widening the Circle\,” and all BUUFers are w elcome to join one of the two Chalice Circles:\n\nThe first Chalice Circle meets on the first Monday of the month from 6-8pm\, in person when possib le.\nThe second Chalice Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month from 1 -3pm over Zoom.\n\nGroups met for the first time in January and enjoyed ri ch discussions on the topic of “Intention.” There is still room for 2-4 me mbers in each Chalice Circle. Groups will vote on when to close the circle to new members.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to review the Discussion G uide prior to the meeting and and reflect on the readings and questions. T o access the monthly packet for February\, follow this link and click on “ Widening the Circle Discussion Guide Feb 2022” to download the packet.\n\n Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cr oss-talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our reflections and honor one another through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide. \n\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more info rmal environment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. Please contact Interim DRE Joanne Krettek with any questions or su ggestions: dre@berrienuu.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220207T200000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry: “Widening the Circle” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-widening-the-circle/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-27-at-2.52.04-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-27-at-2.52.04-PM.png?fit=410%2C246&ssl=1\;410\ ;246\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02 /Screen-Shot-2022-01-27-at-2.52.04-PM.png?fit=868%2C520&ssl=1\;868\;520\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, February 8th w e continue with our Monthly theme of: Introducing the Proposed 8 th UU Principle. The Focus of the service will be Expand ing the Circle\, which means acquiring a mature understanding of syste mic injustice and working to make a better society. Lisa Fuller\, Chair of the Sunday Services team\, will talk about the social dimension of making a just society and Rev. Jim McConnell will talk about the spiritual aspec t of that work. Additionally\, Joanne Krettek has a great Story for All Ag es\, Nan Lundeen will bring an original poem\, and Beth La Fleur and Canda ce Onweller have some more really great music. And that’s not all…
\nTina Eberly will be teaching RE children about Whitney Young\, an influen tial Civil Rights Leader and Unitarian Universalist. In addition\, since i t’s so close to Valentine’s Day\, BUUF’s Ethical Eating Group is planning a “love treat” (a small bag of vegetarian goodies) for BUUFers to take hom e and enjoy. Also\, BUUF President Harvey Johnson plans to give every chil d who attends the service in person a bar of delicious “fair trade” chocol ate. This is a service you won’t want to miss!
\nJoin us on Zoom or in person.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15866@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Our second round of Small Group Ministry takes place in Februar y. The theme for February is “Widening the Circle\,” and all BUUFers are w elcome to join one of the two Chalice Circles:\n\nThe first Chalice Circle meets on the first Monday of the month from 6-8pm\, in person when possib le.\nThe second Chalice Circle meets the third Tuesday of the month from 1 -3pm over Zoom.\n\nGroups met for the first time in January and enjoyed ri ch discussions on the topic of “Intention.” There is still room for 2-4 me mbers in each Chalice Circle. Groups will vote on when to close the circle to new members.\n\nParticipants are encouraged to review the Discussion G uide prior to the meeting and and reflect on the readings and questions. T o access the monthly packet for February\, follow this link and click on “ Widening the Circle Discussion Guide Feb 2022” to download the packet.\n\n Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cr oss-talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our reflections and honor one another through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide. \n\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more info rmal environment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. Please contact Interim DRE Joanne Krettek with any questions or su ggestions: dre@berrienuu.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220215T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220215T150000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry: Widening the Circle” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-widening-the-circle-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-27-at-2.52.04-PM.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 \;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/ 2022/02/Screen-Shot-2022-01-27-at-2.52.04-PM.png?fit=410%2C246&ssl=1\;410\ ;246\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02 /Screen-Shot-2022-01-27-at-2.52.04-PM.png?fit=868%2C520&ssl=1\;868\;520\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBerrien UU Fellowship is of fering a Tapestry of Faith program designed specifically for those age 50+ . The gift of extended years finds many people becoming elders with deep p ersonal questions such as\, Who am I now? and What will I do that is meani ngful? This workshop introduces the idea of “elderhood” as a creative and important time of life\, a time to search inside\, integrate experiences\, and cultivate wisdom. Rituals and activities for the program\, such as jo urnaling and sharing blessings\, will be established. Participants will ge t to know one another and to create a community of elders learning togethe r.
\nThis workshop will be conducted over Zoom in six two-hour eveni ng sessions. Rev. Jim McConnell and Interim DRE Joanne Krettek will jointl y facilitate the workshop. Participants are invited to “bring a friend” to each session. A minimum of five registered participants is needed in orde r for the workshop to proceed. Please register by emailing dre@berrienuu.o rg with the names of those who plan to attend. Workshops will take place f rom 6-8pm on the following Thursday evenings: Feb. 17\, Feb. 24\, March 3\ , March 10\, March 17 and March 31.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-15937@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday February 20th\, we continue with our theme of Intro ducing the 8th UU Principle. The Focus of the service is: “Places We have Been\, Places We are Going.”\n\nIn this service\, BUUFers will remember wh at we have done in the past to create our Beloved Community and a compassi onate greater society and what the future may hold for our congregation in terms of working for social justice. Additionally\, there will be a great Story for all Ages and lots of wonderful music.\n\nIn preparation for the upcoming congregational vote on acceptance of an 8th UU principle\, Rev. Jim McConnell will examine some of the pros and cons of adopting another p rinciple in a talk titled: “Two and a Half Principles.”\n\nThe RE children will learn about Rev. James Reeb\, a white Unitarian minister who was att acked (along with two other Unitarian ministers) for his role in the Civil Rights Movement. While Reeb was on his way to the hospital (where he died two days later)\, Martin Luther King\, Jr. addressed a press conference a nd lamented the “cowardly” attack\, asking all to pray for his protection. Both the Unitarian and Universalist roots of our religious tradition have a long history of supporting and defending civil rights\, even as we have sometimes failed to fully live up to our principles.\n\nCome in person or join by Zoom.\n\nProposed 8th UU Principle:\n“We the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association\, covenant to affirm and promot e: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse mul ticultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle rac ism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”\nCourtesy of Lisa Fuller\, here is a link to the UUA Commission on Institutional Chang e’s Widening the Circle of Concern report. Several copies of the report ar e also available at BUUF.\n“Appointed by the Board of Trustees of the Unit arian Universalist Association of Congregations in 2017\, the UUA Commissi on on Institutional Change served through June 2020. Widening the Circle o f Concern: Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change represents the culmination of the Commission’s work analyzing structural and systemi c racism and white supremacy culture within Unitarian Universalism and mak es recommendations to advance long-term cultural and institutional change that redeems the essential promise and ideals of Unitarian Universalism. A ll UU’s are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the report.” DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220220T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220220T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Places We Have Been\, Places We Are Going” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-places-we-have-been-places-w e-are-going/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/02/Principles-1.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;h ttps://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Principles-1.png ?fit=410%2C152&ssl=1\;410\;152\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/ wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Principles-1.png?fit=1000%2C370&ssl=1\;1000\;37 0\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCourtesy of Lisa Fuller\, here is a link to the UUA C ommission on Institutional Change’s Widening the Circle of Concern report. Several copies of the report are also available at BUUF.
\n“Appoint ed by the Board of Trustees of the Unitarian Universalist Association of C ongregations in 2017\, the UUA Commission on Institutional Change served t hrough June 2020. Widening the Circle of Concern: Report of the UUA Commis sion on Institutional Change represents the culmination of the Commission’ s work analyzing structural and systemic racism and white supremacy cultur e within Unitarian Universalism and makes recommendations to advance long- term cultural and institutional change that redeems the essential promise and ideals of Unitarian Universalism. All UU’s are encouraged to familiari ze themselves with the report.”
\n“We\, the member congregations of the Unita rian Universalist Association\, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Be loved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.”
\nTo help us be tter understand the issues surrounding the proposed principle\, Hunter Leg gitt and Joanne Krettek will share their perspectives and Rev. Jim McConne ll will\, in his sermon\, examine our existing 7 principles. Additionally\ , there will be a great story for the kids\, and the BUUF Musicians have s ome really splendid music for us. Bridget Lorenz and Holly Garces will be teaching the RE class for children\, with a theme 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 escalation of violence from Russia and have declared steadfast support for Ukraine and its people in t he defense of their sovereignty and their democracy.
\nTh e Parliament of the World’s Religions and The Committee of Religious NGOs at the UN\, in partnership with communities of faith\, invite people and c ommunities of faith\, spirituality\, and conscience to join the “Global Pr ayers for Ukraine: a multi-faith service for peace and freedom in a hurtin g world.”
\nThe prayer service will feature prayers from diverse faith expressions upholding peace and freedom\, share reflections of solidarity with Ukraine and the Ukrainian community around the world\, call for a peaceful resolution to this conflict\, and listen to messages f rom our sisters and brothers in Ukraine.
\nThe 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 commu nity in-person and live-streamed to participants around the world via Zoom \, Facebook\, and YouTube.
\nEvent Details & RSVP p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16073@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Berrien UU Fellowship serves lunch at the Benton Harbor Soup K itchen the first Saturday of every month. Berrien UU volunteers prepare th e meal\, greet guests and help clean up the kitchen. This is a terrific op portunity to serve the greater community\, support our Social Justice miss ion and enjoy the company of fellow BUUFers and guests at the kitchen. Rev . Jim McConnell\, Harvey Johnson\, Diane Gibbons and others generously lea d the group in planning the meal and dessert and will gladly find a role f or all volunteers\, whether they’ve helped dozens of times or this is thei r 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 Michiga n Street in Benton Harbor. DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nBerrien UU Fellowship serves lunch at the Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen the first Saturday of every month. Berrien UU volunteers prepare the meal\ , greet guests and help clean up the kitchen. This is a terrific opportuni ty to serve the greater community\, support our Social Justice mission and enjoy the company of fellow BUUFers and guests at the kitchen. Rev. Jim M cConnell\, Harvey Johnson\, Diane Gibbons and others generously lead the g roup in planning the meal and dessert and will gladly find a role for all volunteers\, whether they’ve helped dozens of times or this is their first time. Please consider coming to the Soup Kitchen to help\, even if it’s o nly for an hour or two.
\nThe Soup Kitchen is located at 233 Michiga n Street in Benton Harbor.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16169@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 yo ung ones will be in the sanctuary for the whole hour. In the service seve ral BUUFers will share the stories of Courageous women that have influence d their lives and every one\, who wishes\, can take part in an exercise to remember important women in their own lives. Plus\, there will be\, as u sual\, lots of inspirational music. Come in person or Join by Zoom.\nImag e Caption: Sophia Magdalena Scholl (May 9\, 1921 – February 22\, 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi political activist\, active within the Whi te Rose Non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany\, She was tortured a nd 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
This Sunday\, March 6th\, the focus of our BUUF worship service is “Courageous Women.” It is also an intergenera tional service so the young ones will be in the sanctuary for the whole ho ur. In the service several BUUFers will share the stories of Courageous w omen that have influenced their lives and every one\, who wishes\, can tak e part in an exercise to remember important women in their own lives. Plu s\, there will be\, as usual\, lots of inspirational music. Come in perso n or Join by Zoom.
\nImage Caption: Sophia Magdalena Scholl ( May 9\, 1921 – February 22\, 1943) was a German student and anti-Nazi poli tical activist\, active within the White Rose Non-violent resistanc e group in Nazi Germany\, She was tortured and killed in Stadelheim Priso n at the age of 21.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16130@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Renewing Faith” is the Small Group Ministry topic in March. Yo u are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this month: Monday \, March 7th from 6-8pm or Tuesday\, March 15th\, from 1-3pm.\nThe March 7 th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there will be snacks! The March 15th 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 access the for March\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and cli ck on “Small Group Ministry March 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll discuss our reflections in a series of discussion r ounds. Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engag e in cross-talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each sha re our reflections and honor one another through focused listening. More d etails on this unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide.\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, S mall Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encourage d to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“Rene wing Faith” is the Small Group Ministry topic in March. You are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this month: Monday\, March 7th fro m 6-8pm or Tuesday\, March 15th\, from 1-3pm.
\nThe March 7th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there will be snacks! The March 15 th group meets over Zoom. We are still accepting new members into each Cha lice Circle.
\nSmall Group Ministry members are invited t o review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and questions. (To access the fo r March\, go to berrienuu.org/Fe llowship Resources and click on “Small Group Ministry March 202 2” to download the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll discuss our re flections in a series of discussion rounds. Unlike other discussion groups \, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross-talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our reflections and honor one anot her through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion appr oach can be found in the Partici pant Guide.
\nIf you’d like to get to know you r fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportuni ty to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same discussion group mo nthly so that deep connections can be formed.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16182@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark or Nancy Gilpin DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to attend the Social Justice Committee’s next m eeting on Wednesday\, March 9 at 7pm.\nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nhttps://us02web .zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3Z0NWQxTTVMR29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09\nMeeting ID: 89 1 071 0930\nPasscode: 429698\nAgenda – March 9\, 2022\, at 7:00 pm\n\nAn u pdate on organizations BUUF supports: Cora Lamping Center donations\, Neig hbors Organizing Against Racism\, the Race Relations Council\, and Interfa ith Action of Southwest Michigan.\nA discussion of opportunities for suppo rting the people of Ukraine\nThe UU 8th Principle and its potential implic ations for the Social Justice Committee\n\nUUA Principles\n\n1st Principle : The inherent worth and dignity of every person\;\n2nd Principle: Justice \, equity and compassion in human relations\;\n3rd Principle: Acceptance o f one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations\; \n4th Principle: A free and responsible search for truth and meaning\;\n5t h Principle: The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large\;\n6th Principle: The go al of world community with peace\, liberty\, and justice for all\;\n7th Pr inciple: Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we a re a part.\n\nA Prospective 8th Principle:\n“We\, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association\, covenant to affirm and promot e: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse mul ticultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle rac ism and other oppressions in 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAll are welco me to attend the Social Justice Committee’s next meeting on Wednesday\, Ma rch 9 at 7pm.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/8910710930?pwd=V3Z0NWQxTTVMR29OSk9QWTk0TUprUT09
Meeting ID: 891 071 0930
\nPasscode: 429698
Agenda – March 9\, 2022\, at 7:00 pm
\nUUA Principles
\n< strong>A Prospective 8th Principle:
\n“We\, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association\, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accou ntably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institu tions.”
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16261@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, March 13th\, we will be addressing the question: “What does Standing on the Side of Love mean in times of war?” To help us in our discussion\, Dave Sarra\, long time member of BUUF and conscientio us objector during the Vietnam era and Dr. Ronald Barker who served as a a rtillery officer in Vietnam will talk about the challenges they faced as t hey chose how to participate in that war. They will also share their opin ions about what our involvement should be as a country and as individuals in the current conflict in Ukraine. Additionally\, Joanne Krettek has a re ally great story for the kids about the world’s refugee crisis. After the story\, Joanne and Terry Sundstrom will lead an RE class for the children. \nBeth LaFleur and the BUUF Musicians will have more great inspirational m usic. During the service a collection will be taken to help the nearly one and a half million refugees that have already fled Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. This is an important and timely topic\, something we are all struggling with. Come in person or join by Zoom. Bring money for t he special collection\, if you can. The kids are also invited to particip ate in the collection. 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, March 13th\, we will be addressing the question: “What does Standing on the Side of Love mean in times of war?” To help us in our discussion\, Dave Sarra\, long time memb er of BUUF and conscientious objector during the Vietnam era and Dr. Ronal d Barker who served as a artillery officer in Vietnam will talk about the challenges they faced as they chose how to participate in that war. They will also share their opinions about what our involvement should be as a c ountry and as individuals in the current conflict in Ukraine. Additionally \, Joanne Krettek has a really great story for the kids about the world’s refugee crisis. After the story\, Joanne and Terry Sundstrom will lead an RE class for the children.
\nBeth LaFleur and the BUUF Musicians wil l have more great inspirational music. During the service a collection wil l be taken to help the nearly one and a half million refugees that have al ready fled Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression. This is an important and timely topic\, something we are all struggling with. Come in person o r join by Zoom. Bring money for the special collection\, if you can. The kids are also invited to participate in the collection.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16363@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Once upon a time\, BUUF used to host an annual Cabaret / Auctio n / Pledge Appreciation Dinner. Unfortunately\, this hasn’t happened for t he past couple of years due to Covid. We are excited to see this event ret urn in May\, 2022! Our President Harvey Johnson has even agreed to be MC / Auctioneer for the event!\nIf you would like to help plan food\, decorati ons 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/97651975169?pwd=L1NsNDd4cDNrM2dNTTZ WcDh0cFdjUT09\nMeeting ID: 976 5197 5169\nPasscode: 552923\nIf you cannot make this meeting or just want to offer suggestions to the team\, please e mail 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\ ; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOnce upon a time\, BUUF used to host an annual Cabaret / Auction / Pledge Appreciation Dinner. Un fortunately\, this hasn’t happened for the past couple of years due to Cov id. We are excited to see this event return in May\, 2022! Our President H arvey Johnson has even agreed to be MC / Auctioneer for the event!
\nIf you would like to help plan food\, decorations and entertai nment 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/97651975169?pwd=L1NsNDd4cDNrM2dNT TZWcDh0cFdjUT09
\nMeeting ID: 976 5197 5169
\nPassco
de: 552923
If you cannot make this meeting or just want to offer suggestions to the team\, please email Joanne at office@berrienu u.org.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16157@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:JOANNE M KRETTEK\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Renewing Faith” is the Small Group Ministry topic in March. Yo u are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this month: Monday \, March 7th from 6-8pm or Tuesday\, March 15th\, from 1-3pm.\nThe March 7 th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there will be snacks! The March 15th 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 access the for March\, go to berrienuu.org/Fellowship Resources and cli ck on “Small Group Ministry March 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll discuss our reflections in a series of discussion r ounds. Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engag e in cross-talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each sha re our reflections and honor one another through focused listening. More d etails on this unique discussion approach can be found in the Participant Guide.\nIf you’d like to get to know your fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, S mall Group Ministry is a great opportunity to do so. You will be encourage d to attend the same discussion group monthly so that deep connections can be formed. 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“Rene wing Faith” is the Small Group Ministry topic in March. You are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this month: Monday\, March 7th fro m 6-8pm or Tuesday\, March 15th\, from 1-3pm.
\nThe March 7th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there will be snacks! The March 15 th group meets over Zoom. We are still accepting new members into each Cha lice Circle.
\nSmall Group Ministry members are invited t o review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and questions. (To access the fo r March\, go to berrienuu.org/Fe llowship Resources and click on “Small Group Ministry March 202 2” to download the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll discuss our re flections in a series of discussion rounds. Unlike other discussion groups \, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross-talk or debate particular points of view. Instead\, we each share our reflections and honor one anot her through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion appr oach can be found in the Partici pant Guide.
\nIf you’d like to get to know you r fellow BUUFers better in a more informal environment\, build connections and explore your spirituality\, Small Group Ministry is a great opportuni ty to do so. You will be encouraged to attend the same discussion group mo nthly so that deep connections can be formed.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16468@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 fo r 2021\n2. Planning of service and days of recognition\n3. Speaker’s Burea u for the OutCenter\n4. Other community involvement\n5. Open discussion\nP lease contact WCC Chair 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTh e next Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting will be at 7:00pm on Thurs day\, May 16 at BUUF.
\nAgenda
\n1. Revi ew of WCC activities for 2021
\n2. Planning of service an d days of recognition
\n3. Speaker’s Bureau for the OutCe nter
\n4. Other community involvement
\n5. Open discussion
\nPlease contact WCC Chair Brett Maccani with any questions.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16480@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:Our Unitarian Universalist Six Sources is the theme for our Mar ch Sunday Services. To welcome the Vernal Equinox\, this Sunday we’ll focu s on “Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.” Join the service Live or via Zoom to participate in a simplif ied version of the Greek myth of Persephone\, daughter of Zeus and Demeter \, goddess of the earth. We will play-act in a way that even the most shy participants can easily join in. The story of Demeter & Persephone is a st ory 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 answe rs there\, if we just look\,” says Teresa LaPlante\, former BUUF Director of Religious Education and author of our play.\nImage Caption: Illustratio n by Walter Crane\, from “The Story of Greece: told to boys and girls” (19 14) by Mary Macgregor\, 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur Unitarian Universalist Six Sources is the t heme for our March Sunday Services. To welcome the Vernal Equinox\, this S unday we’ll focus on “Spiritual teachings of Earth-centered traditions whi ch celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature.” Join the service Live or via Zoom to particip ate in a simplified version of the Greek myth of Persephone\, daughter of Zeus and Demeter\, goddess of the earth. We will play-act in a way that ev en the most shy participants can easily join in. The story of Demeter & Pe rsephone is a story of mothers and daughters\, and also a story of the sea sons. “So often\, our lives reflect the natural world we live in and we ca n find our answers there\, if we just look\,” says Teresa LaPlante\, forme r BUUF Director of Religious Education and author of our play.
\nImage Caption: Illustration by Walter Crane\, from “The Story of Greece: told to boys and girls” (1914) by Mary Macgregor\, Public Domain
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16314@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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\;\n\nReturn of Environme ntal Justice Film April 21 (3rd Thursday) – please bring suggestions for a Climate Action Film\nEarth Day Friday April 22\nGreen Sanctuary Sunday S ervice April 24\nSpring planting and planning\nMowing Team\nBUUF Building and Grounds maintenance projects\n\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9 9653109271?pwd=YUVpY2J5enFCVGQ4TGJNUVdwdWYwUT09\nMeeting ID: 996 5310 9271 \nPasscode: 732271 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220324T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220324T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Team Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-sanctuary-team-meeting-7/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2020/01/green_sanctuary_logo_-_badge_knockout.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl= 1\;150\;150\;1\,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads /2020/01/green_sanctuary_logo_-_badge_knockout.png?fit=308%2C410&ssl=1\;30 8\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/ 01/green_sanctuary_logo_-_badge_knockout.png?fit=750%2C1000&ssl=1\;750\;10 00\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be a Green Sanctuary Team meeting March 24 at 7 pm via ZOOM. The link is below. More info as we get closer. Please provide agenda items that are on your mind.
\nWe will discuss\;
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/99653109 271?pwd=YUVpY2J5enFCVGQ4TGJNUVdwdWYwUT09
\nMeeting ID: 996 5310
9271
\nPasscode: 732271
On Tuesday\, March 29th\ , The Community Forum for Economic Justice presents a study of “Standing U p: Tales of Struggle.” “Standing Up” is inspiring literature authored by t wo people who have dedicated their lives to working for the oppressed. Dr. Darryl Heller\, IUSB\, will be on hand to interview the authors Ellen Bra vo and Larry Miller\, who will be present for the event. Event details are below\, along with links to sign up for Zoom\, and a review that you migh t enjoy.
\nStories about the Social Justice Movement that inspire an d encourage!
\nOn Tuesday\, March 29thth 6:00- 8:00 PM\, Dr. Darryl Heller will interview the authors of the book Standing Up by Ellen Bravo and Larry Miller\, followed by a general discussion
\nEllen Bravo\, a women’s rights activist\, was t he founder of the Milwaukee Chapter of 9 to 5 and 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 trouble\, the characters in t his multi-generation novel entertain and enlighten\, make us laugh and rag e\, and encourage us to love deeply\, that we may continue the fight for j ustice. The book details the joy — the enormous satisfaction of watching people stand up for themselves\, the friendship and love\, the ever-growin g community\, the delight of being present when people grow their power an d bring about real change.
\n\n \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:0asnt8e3l4ku1q4nincgb6qfsr@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Topic: New Moon Womyn’s Circle Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm\, Thursday\ , March 31\nJanice Zerfas is leading our circle this month. We had hoped to offer an in-person meeting plus Zoom since COVID numbers have improved so much\, but some other (less dangerous) bugs have emerged locally. Jani ce and I have both been sick this week (Katharine\, too!) and we know othe rs who have also been sick. So\, just to be safe:\nWe’ll meet virtually on ly this month.\nUsing a poem & memoir by Joy Harjo as a guided writing pro mpt\, we’ll continue our theme of mothers (good\, bad\, indifferent\, abse nt\, etc) from last month. Janice will also share words from Victoria Cha ng’s collection of literary 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…\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367Passcode: 877888\nFor more infor mation\, feel free to call\, text or email.\nLisa Fuller269-470-7379\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kvp-qbov-dxz\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 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/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nTopic: New Moon Womyn’s Circle
Time: 6:30 – 9:00 pm\, Thursday\, Ma
rch 31
Janice Zerfas is leading our circle this month. We had hop ed to offer an in-person meeting plus Zoom since COVID numbers have improv ed so much\, but some other (less dangerous) bugs have emerged locally. J anice and I have both been sick this week (Katharine\, too!) and we know o thers who have also been sick. So\, just to be safe:
\nWe’ll meet virtually only this month.
\nUsing a poem & memoir by Joy Ha rjo as a guided writing prompt\, we’ll continue our theme of mothers (good \, bad\, indifferent\, absent\, etc) from last month. Janice will also sh are words from Victoria Chang’s collection of literary letters and memento s on the art of remembering across generations. For poet Chang\, memory “i sn’t something that blooms\, but something that bleeds internally.”
\nJoin the circle via Zoom:
Enter 6:15-6:30pm for informal chatti
ng.
Circle is cast at 6:30pm.
https://zoo
m.us/j/91092292367…
Meeting ID: 910 9229 2367
Passcode: 8
77888
For more information\, feel free to call\, text or email.
\nLisa Fuller
269-470-7379
Join with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/kvp-qbov-dxz
\nLearn more about Meet at: htt ps://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16562@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 3rd\, the theme of our BUUF service is “Wor king Towards a Sustainable Future.” It is also an intergenerational servic e so the young ones will remain in the service for the entire hour. For th e intergenerational service\, everyone is invited to make a small\, take h ome flower garden for themselves. Additionally\, Brett Maccani will share a Story for all Ages that has to do with Trans visibility\, June Blackwell \, Ralph Heibutzki\, Harvey Johnson\, and Diane Gibbons will each share on e thing they think we can do\, politically\, environmentally\, technologic ally\, or spiritually to make a sustainable future. Also\, Rev. Jim McConn ell will bring a message titled: “Putting our Hands to the Plow: A Prescri ption for Hope” and Beth La Fleur will have some more great music for us. \nCome in person or on Zoom. Bring a friend.\nAfter the service and a brie f Circle Talk\, we will have our Earth Day Luncheon / First-Sunday-of-the- Month Potluck. We hope everyone will stay for this. The Ethical Eating and Green Sanctuary teams are hosting the luncheon and will bring several veg etarian dishes. However\, all BUUFers are invited to bring a dish of any s ort if they so wish. You do not need to bring a dish to participate in the luncheon. You do not need to attend the service to participate in the lun cheon. Just come out and join in the fun! The luncheon will start at appro ximately 12 noon.\n\nImage Caption: “It is critical for us to cultivate co nsciousness and compassion towards our environment\, create awareness\, ga lvanize people\, and build sustainable innovations for sustainable develop ment.” Dia Mizra 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, April 3rd\, the theme of our BUUF service is “Working Towards a Sustainable Future.” I t is also an intergenerational service so the young ones will remain in th e service for the entire hour. For the intergenerational service\, everyon e is invited to make a small\, take home flower garden for themselves. Add itionally\, Brett Maccani will share a Story for all Ages that has to do w ith Trans visibility\, June Blackwell\, Ralph Heibutzki\, Harvey Johnson\, and Diane Gibbons will each share one thing they think we can do\, politi cally\, environmentally\, technologically\, or spiritually to make a susta inable future. Also\, Rev. Jim McConnell will bring a message titled: “Put ting our Hands to the Plow: A Prescription for Hope” and Beth La Fleur wil l have some more great music for us.
\nCome in person or on Zoom. Bring a friend.
\nAfter the service and a brief Circle Talk\, we will have our Earth Day Luncheon / First-Sunday-of-the-Mo nth Potluck. We hope everyone will stay for this. The Ethical Eating and G reen Sanctuary teams are hosting the luncheon and will bring several veget arian dishes. However\, all BUUFers are invited to bring a dish of any sor t if they so wish. You do not need to bring a dish to participate in the l uncheon. You do not need to attend the service to participate in the lunch eon. Just come out and join in the fun! The luncheon will start at approxi mately 12 noon.
\n\n
Image Caption: “It i s critical for us to cultivate consciousness and compassion towards our en vironment\, create awareness\, galvanize people\, and build sustainable in novations for sustainable development.” Dia Mizra
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16650@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Bridget Lorenz DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 10th\, at 10:30am\, join your fellow BUUFer s for Generosity Sunday! BUUF Board Members Bridget Lorenz and Dick Berndt will be kicking off our annual pledge campaign. A few BUUFers will offer testimonials as to why they support BUUF financially\, and Silas Lorenz wi ll bring us the Story for All Ages. Rev. Jim McConnell will deliver a serm on titled “Learning to Let Go\,” and\, as usual\, there will be lots of go od 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis S unday\, April 10th\, at 10:30am\, join your fellow BUUFers for Generosity Sunday! BUUF Board Members Bridget Lorenz and Dick Berndt will be kicking off our annual pledge campaign. A few BUUFers will offer testimonials as t o why they support BUUF financially\, and Silas Lorenz will bring us the S tory for All Ages. Rev. Jim McConnell will deliver a sermon titled “Learni ng to Let Go\,” and\, as usual\, there will be lots of good music. Join us in person or on Zoom.
\n BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16675@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The next Social Justice Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wedn esday\, April 13 at 7:00pm. The meeting will take place over Zoom. Please contact Clark or Nancy Gilpin if you would like to join the meeting. All B UUFers 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next Soci al Justice Committee Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday\, April 13 at 7:00 pm. The meeting will take place over Zoom. Please contact Clark or Nancy G ilpin if you would like to join the meeting. All BUUFers are welcome.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16838@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:There will be a Green Sanctuary Team Meeting on Thursday\, Apri l 14th at 7:00pm via Zoom. The team will discuss:\n\nApril 17th Sunday ser vice speakers\nReturn of the monthly Environmental Justice Film\nSchedulin g a work session to celebrate Earth Day\nSpring planting and planning\nMow ing team\nBUUF Building & Grounds maintenance projects\n\nJoin Zoom Meetin g: https://zoom.us/j/99653109271?pwd=YUVpY2J5enFCVGQ4TGJNUVdwdWYwUT09\nMee ting ID: 996 5310 9271\; Passcode: 732271 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220414T203000 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Green Sanctuary Team Meeting URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/green-sanctuary-team-meeting-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be a Green Sanctuary Team Meeting on Thursday\, April 14th at 7:00pm via Zoo m. The team will discuss:
\nJoin Zoom Meeting: ht
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\nMeeting ID: 996 5310 9271\; Passcode: 732271
This Sunday April 17th the theme of our service is “Green Sanctuary.” It is also Easter for Christian believers. For the service\, Harvey Johnson and Diane Gibbons will talk about our Gre en Sanctuary project\, and Nan Lundeen\, Janice Zerfas\, and Linda Lobik w ill bring us some special favorite poetry. Additionally\, Joanne Krettek h as chosen a great Story for All Ages\, Beth and Candace have some great mu sic picked out\, and Rev. Jim will talk a bit about a powerful theme that runs through Easter\, Passover\, and the Sustainability movement. Join on Zoom or come in person for another great service.
\nWe have two fu n things planned for children this Sunday. The first is a composting exper iment. Please send children with a small container 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 hun t! Please bring kids of all ages to the service so they can join in the fu n!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16795@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The next Welcoming Congregation Committee Meeting will take pla ce over Zoom on Wednesday\, April 20th at 7:00pm. \nJoin Zoom Meeting:\nht tps://us02web.zoom.us/j/85080465555?pwd=dlIwMm9tUFZnUUhNYW1nU0hRZ0Z3Zz09\n Meeting ID: 850 8046 5555\nPasscode: 750596\nPlease contact Brett Maccani\ , Welcoming Congregation Chair\, with any questions. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next Welc oming Congregation Committee Meeting will take place over Zoom on Wednesda y\, April 20th at 7:00pm.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://us02w
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\nPasscode: 750596
Please contact Brett Maccani\, Welcoming Congregation Chair\, with any questions.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16820@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:There will be 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 co-chair of our Green Sanctuary Team\, Harvey Johnso n.\nFree popcorn is available. BYOB encouraged. Doors open at 6:45pm\, and the community is invited to attend.\nFor those concerned with how our die t 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 brin g 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 environments and communities. Heat waves\, droughts\, melting glaciers\, pest outbreaks \, back-to-back record setting forest fires\, and changes to the oceans.\n Beyond Climate takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the heart of th e issues. The film holistically connects the larger patterns of climate ch ange 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 prov ince over many years\, the collective wisdom and perspectives of Indigenou s leaders\, local communities\, scientists\, and policymakers are featured .”\n DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThere will be a free screening of the m ovie “Beyond Climate” on Thursday\, April 21st at 7:00pm at Berrien UU Fel lowship. Your host will be BUUF president and co-chair of our Green Sanctu ary Team\, Harvey Johnson.
\nFree popcorn is available. BYOB encoura ged. Doors open at 6:45pm\, and the community is invited to attend.
\n< p>For those concerned with how our diet affects planetary health\, there w ill be an Ethical Eating Group meeting prior to the film\, beginning at 6p m. If you’d like to join\, please bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to shar e.\nAbout the Film:
\n“British Columbia – Canada’s most we
sterly Province along the Pacific coast – is a hotspot to visualize and ex
perience how global warming affects local environments and communities. He
at waves\, droughts\, melting glaciers\, pest outbreaks\, back-to-back rec
ord setting forest fires\, and changes to the oceans.
Beyond Climate takes viewers beyond the headlines and into the heart of the issues. The film holistically connects the larger patterns o f 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 through out the province over many years\, the collective wisdom and perspectives of Indigenous leaders\, local communities\, scientists\, and policymakers are featured.”
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16919@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Join the Green Sanctuary Team on Saturday\, April 23 from 1-3pm \, for Green Up / Clean up (e.g.\, solar system tour\; nature hike to the back of the 5-acre BUUF preserve where there are frogs\; compost bin build \; garden clean up\; electric mower lessons\; weeding\; leaf pickup\; or w hatever you would like to contribute to beautify the BUUF grounds.\n DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Join the Green Sanctuary Team on Satur day\, April 23 from 1-3pm\, for Green Up / Clean up (e.g.\, solar system t our\; nature hike to the back of the 5-acre BUUF preserve where there are frogs\; compost bin build\; garden clean up\; electric mower lessons\; wee ding\; leaf pickup\; or whatever you would like to contribute to beautify the BUUF grounds.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16332@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:All BUUF members and friends are invited to a special night of food and fellowship on Saturday\, April 23rd\, from 6 to 8 PM. A light din ner will be provided\, followed by a brief presentation and discussion. Ne wer visitors to BUUF are especially encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to to get to know other BUUFers in an informal setting\, learn more our fellowship and faith\, and ask questions. Children are invited\, and child 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\ ; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
All BUUF members and fr iends are invited to a special night of food and fellowship on Saturday\, April 23rd\, from 6 to 8 PM. A light dinner will be provided\, followed by a brief presentation and discussion. Newer visitors to BUUF are especiall y encouraged to attend. This is a great opportunity to to get to know othe r BUUFers in an informal setting\, learn more our fellowship and faith\, a nd ask questions. Children are invited\, and child care will be provided. Please RSVP to offi ce@berrienuu.org.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16906@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, April 24th we continue with our theme of sustaina bility. The focus of the service is Overcoming Oppression\, Both External and Internal.\n\nDr.’s Sandy and Larry Feldman will talk about their own experiences of working to create a just society and also about how to free ourselves from the self-imposed oppressions occurring in our interior liv es. Additionally\, we will have a great Story for All Ages that will tell us how to create happy\, healthy and mentally strong kids\, and lots of r eally great music.\n\nCome in person or join on Zoom. Bring the kids. Ther e will be an RE class for children during the second half of the service\, aligned with this month’s theme of sustainability. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220424T103000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220424T114500 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Sunday Service: “Overcoming Oppression\, Both External and Internal ” URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/sunday-service-overcoming-oppression-both-e xternal-and-internal/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/04/Sunday-Service-1.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-1.png?fit=410%2C226&ssl=1\;410\;226\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp.com/berrie nuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Sunday-Service-1.png?fit=975%2C537&ssl= 1\;975\;537\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nM eeting ID: 925 3994 9130
\nRE children are invited to spend a fu n evening at BUUF while parents enjoy the night off. We will prepare a mea l for the children and also work with them on a children’s performance for the BUUF Cabaret (scheduled for May 14). If you have suggestions for a so ng\, dance or both for the children’s performance\, please pass them along to Beth La Fleur\, BUUF’s Music Director.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16807@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Nan Lundeen DESCRIPTION:A special Braver Angels virtual workshop designed for the Great Lakes Region is right around the corner. Join on April 30th for “Bridging the Divide on Climate Solutions Workshop” to help build your communicatio n skills in order to talk more constructively with others about climate ch ange solutions.\nSaturday\, April 30th\n11am-1:30pm ET\nVirtual workshop o n Zoom\nPublic opinion polling shows that more and more Americans are conc erned about climate change. The Great Lakes region is being affected by fl ooding and drought\, and stronger storms. However\, there remains strong d isagreement about what we should do about it. Many climate advocates belie ve that aggressive government intervention is required. Others argue that radical climate policies will cause greater economic and social harm than will be caused by climate change. You’ll come away from the workshop with the tools and practice to get through conversation gridlock.\nLearn more a nd 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nA special Braver An
gels virtual workshop designed for the Great Lakes Region is right around
the corner. Join on April 30th for “Bridging the Divide on Climate Solutio
ns Workshop” to help build your communication skills in order to talk more
constructively with others about climate change solutions.
\nSaturda
y\, April 30th
\n11am-1:30pm ET
\nVirtual workshop on Zoom
Public opinion polling shows that more and more Americans are concerned about climate change. The Great Lakes region is being affected by floodin g and drought\, and stronger storms. However\, there remains strong disagr eement about what we should do about it. Many climate advocates believe th at aggressive government intervention is required. Others argue that radic al climate policies will cause greater economic and social harm than will be caused by climate change. You’ll come away from the workshop with the t ools and practice to get through conversation gridlock.
\nLearn more and register here.< /p>\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16967@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The focus for this Sunday’s worship is “Friendship.” Everyone i s invited to bring a friend to church. Additionally\, it is also our month ly intergenerational service\, so the kids will be with us the whole hour. To prepare for the intergenerational activity\, please bring one interest ing fact about yourself that is known to very few people. We will have car ds on which to write your fact. For the kids\, an interesting fact could b e something like: “I like horses” or “I like to go to visit my Gramma.” or “I do math better than anyone in my class.” For the adults your fact coul d be something like: “When no one is around\, I have conversations with my dog” or “I have flown 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 maybe 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n
\\nThe focus for this Sunday’s worship i s “Friendship.” Everyone is invited to bring a friend to church. Additiona lly\, it is also our monthly intergenerational service\, so the kids will be with us the whole hour. To prepare for the intergenerational activity\, please bring one interesting fact about yourself that is known to very fe w people. We will have cards on which to write your fact. For the kids\, a n interesting fact could be something like: “I like horses” or “I like to go to visit my Gramma.” or “I do math better than 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 flown 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 maybe making some new friend s.
\nSee you there on Zoom or in person. Bring the kids!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:7s2h9b6q318a1k65g27gb1lq7i@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Dear Ones\,Gather 6:30-9:00 pm\, Sunday evening\, May 1\, in pe rson at BUUF or virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and explore i ntentions for the coming month. \nArrive at BUUF or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367.. .Meeting ID: 910 9229 2367Passcode: 877888\nFor more information\, feel fr ee to call\, text or email Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379\nJoin with Google Me et: https://meet.google.com/koh-txvw-nuf\nLearn more about Meet at: https: //support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720 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/ X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDear Ones\,Gather 6:30-9:00 pm\, Sunday evening\, May 1\, in person at BUUF or vi rtually 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 settle in.
\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...
Meeti
ng ID: 910 9229 2367
Passcode: 877888
For more information\, feel free to call\, text or email Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379
\nJoin with Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/koh-txvw-nuf
\nLearn more about Meet at: https://support.google.com/a/users/answer/9282720
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17068@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 servic e topic. Joanne Krettek will share some tools and resources for remaining 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 t hey will perform at the May 14th cabaret. As in prior weeks\, children are encouraged to bring an offering of kitchen scraps for our compost bin.)\n Join us in person or on Zoom\, as we explore strategies to maintain and pr otect our sacred family ties\, friendships\, and this UU congregation.\n \n 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nLast Sunday’s se rvice explored the topic of creating and deepening connections with friend s. This Sunday’s service goes a step further. How do we proceed when inevi table conflicts arise\, especially among members of our fellowship? How ca n our principles and covenant inform us as we evaluate the situation and w ork toward an ethical\, fair and loving resolution?
\nLisa Fuller wi ll lead this Sunday’s service and introduce the service topic. Joanne Kret tek will share some tools and resources for remaining 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\, children are encouraged to bring an offering of kitchen scraps for our compost bin.)
\nJoin us in pe rson or on Zoom\, as we explore strategies to maintain and protect our sac red family ties\, friendships\, and this UU congregation.
\n\n< p> \n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17201@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Clark Gilpin\; wgilpin@uchicago.edu DESCRIPTION:The BUUF Social Justice Committee will meet on Zoom this coming Wednesday\, May 11\, at 7:00 pm. The main item on the agenda is deciding on a recommendation to the board and congregation about the allocation of earnings for social justice initiatives from the fellowship’s restricted e ndowment for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Clark Gilpin will send out a Zoom link for the meeting. If you are not on the Social Justice Committee email list and would like to attend the meeting\, please email Clark at wgilpin @uchicago.edu for the Zoom link.\n DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
The BUUF Soci al Justice Committee will meet on Zoom this coming Wednesday\, May 11\, at 7:00 pm. The main item on the agenda is deciding on a recommendation to t he board and congregation about the allocation of earnings for social just ice initiatives from the fellowship’s restricted endowment for the 2022-20 23 fiscal year. Clark Gilpin will send out a Zoom link for the meeting. If you are not on the Social Justice Committee email list and would like to attend the meeting\, please email Clark at wgilpin@uchicago.edu for the Zo om link.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-16455@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joanne Krettek\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:After taking a break for two years\, we are happy to once again host our annual BUUF Cabaret on Saturday\, May 14th! The cabaret is a gre at evening of food\, fun and optional bidding on auctioned items. BUUF Pre sident Harvey Johnson has already agreed to serve as MC and Auctioneer for the event. Proceeds from the event will go towards the future constructio n of a pavilion on BUUF’s property.\n\nCasual mingling and viewing of sile nt auction items will begin at 5:00pm. Dinner will be served at 5:30pm. (B UUF will provide both a meat and a vegan main dish\, while volunteers will be asked to bring side dishes.) At 6:00\, we will begin our live entertai nment interspersed with a live auction of select items. Remaining items wi ll be included in the silent auction.\n\nEveryone is encouraged to sign up for a 3-5 minute performance in the cabaret (including children!). Musica l acts are welcome\, as are poetry or dramatic readings\, skits\, jokes\, dance performances\, etc. To ensure everyone has the opportunity to partic ipate\, please limit your solo act to one per person. (However\, feel free to participate in more than one group performance.) Our Music Director\, Beth La Fleur\, will be lining up acts and assisting with special performa nce needs. Please email Beth (music@berrienuu.org) with the name of your a ct\, the type (dance\, vocals\, etc.) and any special needs such as a scre en for slides\, microphone\, an amplifier for instruments\, an accompanist \, etc. Please notify Beth of your performance by Sunday\, May 1st. Note: If you are interested in participating but don’t have an act in mind\, let Beth know as she will be organizing a few group acts.\n\nThe performance and auction portions of this event will be hybrid (in person and over Zoom .) We invite even those at home to participate. We will stream your perfor mance on the large screen monitor\, and you can view stage performances vi a Zoom.\n\nBUUFers are also invited to donate items for both the live and silent auctions. A variety of items are welcome\, such as artwork\, gift c ards/certificates\, good quality household items\, gift baskets\, services (e.g.\, dance lessons)\, special breads or desserts\, toys or games\, etc . Minimum value of $10 please. We ask that all items are donated by Sunday \, May 1st\, so our auction team of Harvey Johnson\, Nancy Gilpin and Juli e Williams have time to sort items and choose certain ones for the live vs . silent auction.\n\nPlans are to wrap up our pledge campaign around May 1 3th\, so this event will also serve as a pledge appreciation / celebration event. The board will be announcing the results of the campaign and thank ing members who pledged.\n\nWhile this event will not be advertised to the public\, BUUFers may choose to invite friends or family members to attend the event or even perform. This is a great opportunity to introduce poten tial BUUFers to all the fun and creativity in our fellowship. (Note: Child care will be provided during the event\, as needed.)\n\nPlease RSVP by em ailing Joanne at office@berrienuu.org by May 1st. The RSVPs will help us e nsure enough food and drinks are available. There will also be three sign- up sheets at BUUF starting this coming Sunday:\n\nRSVP to the dinner and a uction\nSign up to perform\nRegister one or more items for the auction\n\n We hope as many BUUFers as possible will attend. We haven’t been able to p arty like this in over two years! DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220514T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220514T203000 GEO:+42.039586;-86.476078 LOCATION:Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship @ 4340 Lincoln Ave\, St Joseph\, MI 49085\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:BUUF Cabaret / Auction / Pledge Appreciation Dinner URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/buuf-cabaret-auction-pledge-appreciation-di nner/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2022/03/burlesque-4502247_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\ ,medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/burles que-4502247_1920.jpg?fit=308%2C410&ssl=1\;308\;410\;1\,large\;https://i0.w p.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/burlesque-4502247_1920.jpg? fit=750%2C1000&ssl=1\;750\;1000\;1 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n
Join us this Sunday\, May 10th\, for a special service planned by Brett Maccani and the Welcoming Co ngregation Committee. We will be recognizing the International Day Against Homophobia\, Biphobia and Transphobia (observed on May 17th). Rev. Clark Gilpin will deliver the sermon: “Learning How to Dance Again.” We will als o enjoy some terrific non-traditional music and a hymn sung by our RE chil dren.
\nAfter the Story for All Ages (“I Am Jazz”)\, the children wi ll attend an RE class. (This will involve a planting project. Also\, child ren are once again invited to bring a container of table scraps for our co mpost bin.)
\nJoin us in person or on Zoom!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17266@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:Our monthly Ethical Eating Group pitch-in dinner will be this T hursday\, May 19th at Berrien UU Fellowship. All BUUFers are invited to at tend. Weather permitting\, we will eat outdoors!\nPlease bring a vegetaria n or vegan dish to share. Families\, friends and newcomers are welcome eve n if they don’t bring food to share!\nThere is no official agenda 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur monthly Ethical Eating Group pitch-in dinner will be this Thursday\, May 19th at Berrien UU Fellowship. All BUUFers are invited to attend. Weather permitting\, we will eat outdoors!
\nPlease bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to shar e. Families\, friends and newcomers are welcome even if they don’t bring f ood to share!
\nThere is no official agenda for the evening. Just co me\, relax\, enjoy good conversation and yummy food!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17284@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Can someone who does not see themself represented in a congrega tion still find a spiritual home there? The leaders of Black Lives of Unit arian Universalism tell us it can be really hard to worship as a Black per son in an all or mostly white space. How can BUUF make it easier?\nLisa Fu ller will be the service leader and deliver this Sunday’s message. Rev. Ji m will be back at BUUF with a Story for All Ages\, and Lisa Quinlan-Heibut zki will share a reading from American author and social activist bell hoo ks. 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nCan someone who d oes not see themself represented in a congregation still find a spiritual home there? The leaders of Black Lives of Unitarian Universalism tell us i t can be really hard to worship as a Black person in an all or mostly whit e space. How can BUUF make it easier?
\nLisa Fuller will be the serv ice leader and deliver this Sunday’s message. Rev. Jim will be back at BUU F with a Story for All Ages\, and Lisa Quinlan-Heibutzki will share a read ing from American author and social activist bell hooks.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17327@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:The May Welcoming Congregation Committee meeting will take plac e on Wednesday\, May 25th at 7pm on Zoom.\nItems for discussion:\n\nThe 6/ 26/22 Pride Service plan\nThe Pride Fest Event on 6/25/22\nOutCenter invol vement\nPlan idea for future WCC service\nOpen discussion\n\nIf you would like to attend and are not already a committee member\, please contact Com mittee 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe May Welco ming Congregation Committee meeting will take place on Wednesday\, May 25t h at 7pm on Zoom.
\nItems for discussion:
\nIf you would like to attend and are not alr eady a committee member\, please contact Committee Chair Brett Maccani for the Zoom link.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17339@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, May 29th\, the theme of our service is Conflict M anagement. Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in his sermon titled: “The Greatest B attles are Fought Within\,” talk about how to address the raging division in our country’s current culture wars and also how to fight the inner conf licts we need to address if we are to move towards more mature and balance d lives. Additionally\, Dennis and Ellen Higdon will talk about conflict r esolution in marriage\, Gloria Weberg will officiate for our Fabric of Lif e Ceremony\, and Beth La Fleur will have some more great music. Come in p erson 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, May 29th\, the theme of o ur service is Conflict Management. Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in his sermon titled: “The Greatest Battles are Fought Within\,” talk about how to address the raging division in our country’s current culture wars and a lso how to fight the inner conflicts we need to address if we are to move towards more mature and balanced lives. Additionally\, Dennis and Ellen Hi gdon will talk about conflict resolution in marriage\, Gloria Weberg will officiate for our Fabric of Life Ceremony\, and Beth La Fleur will have so me more great music. Come in person or join on Zoom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17416@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Gather in Circle 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 A ugust Dr\, BH)\, and virtually via Zoom. \nJanice Zerfas will lead us in a writing 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 c ast at 6:30pm.\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 236 7\nPasscode: 877888\nLisa Fuller’s address is 499 August Drive\, Benton Ha rbor.\n\nFor more information\, feel free to call\, text or email Lisa Ful ler\, 269-470-7379 DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\n\n< /BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17440@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The first Sunday in June is set aside for our annual congregati onal meeting\, which takes the place of our Sunday service. During the ann ual meeting\, we elect new members of the board\, endowment and nominating committees. We also review and vote on any proposed amendments to the byl aws or any special requests for funds from the endowment.\nAll BUUF member s and friends are welcome to attend the meeting. In addition\, anyone who pledged during the 2021/22 pledge campaign (last spring’s campaign) by May 5th of this year will be eligible to vote. Those who newly pledged for th e coming year (2022/23 pledge campaign) will be eligible to vote at next y ear’s annual meeting (June 4\, 2023).\nA list of eligible voting members\, as well as committee or team reports and any proposed amendments or speci al endowment requests\, are being added to our website this week. Please c heck back daily in order to review materials 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 express consent or dissent without a meeting may authorize other persons to act for the member by pro xy. A proxy shall be signed by the member or the member’s authorized agent or representative and shall not be valid after the expiration of three ye ars\, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. A proxy is revocable at the pleasure of the member executing it except as otherwise provided by statut e.\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-month potluck. Please direct a ny questions to Harvey Johnson at president@berrienuu.org or Joanne Krette k at office@berrienuu.org. Hope to see you there for our annual exercise i n 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGather in Circle with other women and ce lebrate the new moon 6:30-9:00 pm\, Tuesday\, May 31. **Because BU UF’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 writing activity based on th e book Dear Memory\, by Victoria Chang. Bring your favorite writing dev ice and\, for inspiration\, a photo of an important woman in your life.
\nArrive at 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.
\nCircle is cas t at 6:30pm.
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/910922 92367...
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\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367
\nPasscode: 877 888Lisa Fuller’s address is 499 August Drive\, Benton Harbor.< br />\n
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\nFor more information\, feel free to call\, text or emai l Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379
The first Sun day in June is set aside for our annual congregational meeting\, which tak es the place of our Sunday service. During the annual meeting\, we elect n ew members of the board\, endowment and nominating committees. We also rev iew and vote on any proposed amendments to the bylaws or any special reque sts for funds from the endowment.
\nAll BUUF members and friends are welcome to attend the meeting. In addition\, anyone who pledged during th e 2021/22 pledge campaign (last spring’s campaign) by May 5th of this year will be eligible to vote. Those who newly pledged for the coming year (20 22/23 pledge campaign) will be eligible to vote at next year’s annual meet ing (June 4\, 2023).
\nA list of eligibl e voting members\, as well as committee or team reports and any propos ed amendments or special endowment requests\, are being added to our website this week. Ple ase check back daily in order to review materials prior to the annual meet ing. Completed reports are available here.
\nAccording to our bylaws\, a member entit led to vote at a membership meeting or to express consent or dissent witho ut a meeting may authorize other persons to act for the member by proxy. A proxy shall be signed by the member or the member’s authorized agent or r epresentative and shall not be valid after the expiration of three years\, unless otherwise provided in the proxy. A proxy is revocable at the pleas ure of the member executing it except as otherwise provided by statute.
\nThis year’s annual meeting will be hybrid. Both virtual and in-perso n participants may comment\, ask questions and vote. Following the meeting \, we will hold our usual first-Sunday-of-the-month potluck. Please direct any questions to Harvey Johnson at president@berrienuu.org or Joanne Kret tek at office@berrienuu.org. Hope to see you there for our annual exercise in democracy!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17506@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, June 12th\, we are going to celebrate Parents’ Da y at BUUF. It will be an intergenerational service\, so the kids will be w ith us for the whole hour. Our intergenerational activity is making a card for your parents or someone who has an important influence in your life. Everyone is invited make a card even if your parents are no longer living. Additionally\, Leanne Thomas and Judy Peele will share their thoughts on fatherhood\, and Rev. Jim McConnell will deliver a sermon titled: “The Gre atest 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, June 12th\, we are going to celebrate Parents’ Day at BUUF. It will be an intergenerational service \, so the kids will be with us for the whole hour. Our intergenerational a ctivity is making a card for your parents or someone who has an important influence in your life. Everyone is invited make a card even if your paren ts are no longer living. Additionally\, Leanne Thomas and Judy Peele will share their thoughts on fatherhood\, and Rev. Jim McConnell will deliver a sermon titled: “The Greatest Thing You Can Do for a Child.” Join on Zoom or attend in person.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17981@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons\; gmad50@comcast.net DESCRIPTION:The next Ethical Eating Group Meeting takes place on Thursday\, June 16th\, at BUUF. We will be meeting indoors unless the heat breaks an d 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 worry 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe next Ethical Eating Group Meeting takes place on Thursday\, June 16th\, at BUUF. We will be me eting indoors unless the heat breaks and it is a pleasant evening for bein g outside. Everyone is invited to bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to pass . If you are a first-time participant\, don’t worry about bringing a meal. Just stop by and sample the food!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17828@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:JOANNE M KRETTEK\; DRE@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:“Celebrating Blessings” is the Small Group Ministry topic in Ju ne. You are invited to attend one of two Small Group sessions this month: Friday\, June 17th from 6:20-8:30pm or Tuesday\, June 21st\, from 1-3pm.\n The June 17th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there will be snacks! The June 21st group meets over Zoom. We are still accepting new me mbers into each Chalice Circle.\nSmall Group Ministry members are invited to review the monthly packet beforehand and reflect on the readings and qu estions. (To access the discussion packet for June\, go to berrienuu.org/F ellowship Resources and click on “Small Group Ministry June 2022” to downl oad the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll discuss our reflections i n a series of discussion rounds. Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chali ce Circles we do not engage in cross-talk or debate particular points of v iew. Instead\, we each share our reflections and honor one another through focused listening. More details on this 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“Celeb rating Blessings” is the Small Group Ministry topic in June. You are invit ed to attend one of two Small Group sessions this month: Friday\, June 17t h from 6:20-8:30pm or Tuesday\, June 21st\, from 1-3pm.
\nThe June 1 7th group will be meeting in-person at BUUF\, and there will be snacks! Th e 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 r eflect on the readings and questions. (To access the discussion packet for June\, go to berrienuu.org/Fell owship Resources and click on “Small Group Ministry June 2022” to download the packet.) In small group meetings\, we’ll discuss our refle ctions in a series of discussion rounds. Unlike other discussion groups\, in Chalice Circles we do not engage in cross-talk or debate particular poi nts of view. Instead\, we each share our reflections and honor one another through focused listening. More details on this unique discussion approac h can be found in the Participan t Guide.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18019@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Rev. Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for this Sunday the 19th is: Leaning into the Light a nd is based on the position of the earth’s Northern Hemisphere relative to the Sun on the Summer Solstice. Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in both the SFA A 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 an d how we can see the environmental footprint of Windigo in deforested hill sides\, tailings ponds\, coal strip mines\, dying coral reefs\, epidemics of heart disease\, diabetes\, and the exploitation of the resources of de veloping countries by first world powers.\nThis Sunday will NOT be an inte rgenerational service. There will be an outdoor RE class for children\, we ather permitting. See you Sunday in person or 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe theme for this Sunday the 19th is: Leaning into the Light and is based on the position of the earth’s Northern Hemisphere relative to the Sun on the Su mmer Solstice. Rev. Jim McConnell will\, in both the SFAA and the sermon\, use the Windigo myth of the Potawatomi peoples to talk about the s piritual struggle between Light and Dark in the Human Spirit and how we ca n see the environmental footprint of Windigo in deforested hillside s\, tailings ponds\, coal strip mines\, dying coral reefs\, epidemics of h eart disease\, diabetes\, and the exploitation of the resources of develo ping countries by first world powers.
\nThis Sunday will NOT be an i ntergenerational service. There will be an outdoor RE class for children\, weather permitting. See you Sunday in person or over Zoom!
\n HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18045@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The June BUUF Board Meeting will take place in person at Berrie n UU Fellowship. A Zoom link will also be provided for those who choose to join virtually.\nAt BUUF’s annual meeting\, several members had questions \, concerns and suggestions regarding the proposed 2022-23 budget. Members also asked to see the most recent financial reports for the current fisca l year. Those reports have now been uploaded to our website.\nBUUF’s Incom e & Expense Report YTD\nBUUF’s Balance Sheet YTD\nMembers and Friends are invited to the Board Meeting to listen in and offer insights as the Board discusses the proposed budget. Join in person or over Zoom.\nJoin Zoom Mee ting:\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92793304987?pwd=YWFkd0UzdW1US3RPOXUzU2cyNXZ3Zz09 \nMeeting ID: 927 9330 4987\; Passcode: 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe June BUUF Board Meeting will take place in person at Berrien UU Fellowship. A Zoom link will also be pr ovided for those who choose to join virtually.
\nAt BUUF’s annual me eting\, several members had questions\, concerns and suggestions regarding the proposed 2022-23 budget. Members also asked to see the most recent fi nancial reports for the current fiscal year. Those reports have now been u ploaded to our website.
\nBUUF’s Income & Expen se Report YTD
\n \nMembers and Friends are invited to the Board Meeting to listen in and offer insights as the Board discusses the proposed budget. Join in person or over Zoom.
\nJoin Zoom Meeting:
\nhttps://zoom.us/j/92793304987?pwd=YWFkd0UzdW1US3RPOXUzU2cyNXZ3Zz09
Meeting ID: 927 9330 4987\; Passcode: 423010
\n< /HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18122@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani DESCRIPTION:This Sunday\, June 26th at 10:30am\, we will have a Pride Celeb ration during our regular Sunday service. Because Pride is for everyone\, the service will be intergenerational (for both children and adults). Oliv er Rojas-Lion will light the chalice and his mother Katharine Lion will le ad a Story/March for All Ages. Brett Maccani\, Chair of our Welcoming Cong regation Committee\, will deliver an all-ages message entitled “The Color of Our Principles.” We will also enjoy special Pride-themed music througho ut the service. Join us in person or on Zoom\, and be sure to bring the ki ds! 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis Sunday\, June 26th at 10:30am\, we will have a Pride Celebration during our regular Sunday se rvice. Because Pride is for everyone\, the service will be intergeneration al (for both children and adults). Oliver Rojas-Lion will light the chalic e and his mother Katharine Lion will lead a Story/March for All Ages. Bret t Maccani\, Chair of our Welcoming Congregation Committee\, will deliver a n all-ages message entitled “The Color of Our Principles.” We will also en joy special Pride-themed music throughout the service. Join us in person o r on Zoom\, and be sure to bring the kids!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-17904@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Gather 6:30-9:00 pm\, Monday evening\, June 27\, in person at B UUF 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 settle in.\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367\nPasscode: 877888\nFor more information\, feel free to c all\, text 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\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nGather 6:30-9:00 pm\, Monday evening\, June 27\, in person at BUUF or virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month.
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\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.
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This Sunday\, July 3rd\, is an interg enerational service. So\, the children will be with us the whole hour. Hol ly Garces\, Rachel Reed\, and Katharine Lion are designing an activity for young and old alike that will help us deal with summertime stress. Rev. J im McConnell will deliver a sermon titled “Tigers R Us” based on the old Z en parable about two tigers and a strawberry\, and the BUUF Musicians will have some more great music. Additionally\, we will honor Conner DeGraaf o n his recent graduation from high school. Conner will share some of his th oughts about starting a new phase of Life.
\nCome in person or join on Zoom. Sunday mornings at a BUUF are great for relieving stress.
\n BODY> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18284@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Reverend Jim McConnell\; minister@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:The theme for this Sunday\, July 10th\, is: “Honoring the Divin ity Within.” Judy Peelle\, Gloria Weberg\, Emily Bettencourt and others wi ll share their experience as therapists\, counselors\, and social workers with helping others reclaim their Divine Sparks. Additionally\, Rev. Jim M cConnell will share a message 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 per son or join by Zoom. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe theme for this Sunday\, July 10th\, is: “ Honoring the Divinity Within.” Judy Peelle\, Gloria Weberg\, Emily Bet tencourt and others will share their experience as therapists\, counselors \, and social workers with helping others reclaim their Divine Sparks. Add itionally\, Rev. Jim McConnell will share a message with the children in t he Story for All Ages\, Beth LaFleur and Judy Peelle will have some great music\, and there will be lots of great conversation during the Cof fee Hour. What better way to kindle your Divine Spark than to spend Sunday morning at BUUF. Come in person or join by Zoom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20220719T190000-3kuntu01u6p5d5ou5gv51t7c6m@google.com DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z 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 t o share with the group. If you are a first-time participant\, do not feel obligated to bring a dish….just join in and sample the food! Even omnivore s can enjoy the dinner and Jeff’s educational presentation. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur next Green S anctuary / Ethical Eating Dinner & Discussion is scheduled for Thursday\, July 21st at 6:00pm. Member Jeff Green has generously offered to host the meeting at his summer cottage on Magician Lake. Following dinner\, Jeff wi ll provide a tour of his new heat pump system (described in Jeff’s Green S anctuary column earlier this month). His modern heat pump is saving energy and\, in addition to cutting costs\, is also helping to fight climate cha nge.
\nPlease bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share with the gro up. If you are a first-time participant\, do not feel obligated to bring a dish….just join in and sample the food! Even omnivores can enjoy the dinn er and Jeff’s educational presentation.
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18336@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Gather Wednesday July 27\, 6:30-9:00 pm\, in person at BUUF\, o r join virtually via Zoom\, to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentio ns for the coming month. Leanne will lead us in a drawing meditation\, and Janice will lead us in a poetry writing exercise.\nArrive at location (TB D) 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nGather Wednes day July 27\, 6:30-9:00 pm\, in person at BUUF\, or join virtually via Zoo m\, to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month. Leanne will lead us in a drawing meditation\, and Janice will lead us in a poetry writing exercise.
\nArrive at location (TBD) or join Zoom 6 :15-6:30pm to settle in.
\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18547@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Join us right after service. Bring a dish to share\, or just sh ow 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us right after service. Bring a dish to share\, or just show up and enjoy what’s there!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18463@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; borrisbmac@yahoo.com DESCRIPTION:Brett Maccani is working with OutCenter director Mary Jo Schnel l to develop plans for training members of a “speakers bureau” to attend p ublic meetings\, such as school boards and city councils\, in support of L GBTQ+ persons. Mary Jo will hold a training session with video for interes ted BUUF members at 11:30 on Wednesday\, August 10. The session will be he ld 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nBrett Maccani is working with OutCenter director Mary Jo Schnell b> to develop plans for training members of a “speakers bureau” to attend public meetings\, such as school boards and city councils\, in support of LGBTQ+ persons. Mary Jo will hold a training session with video for intere sted BUUF members at 11:30 on Wednesday\, August 10. The session will be h eld at BUFF and last 60 to 90 minutes. Lunch will be provided.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18646@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Gather Friday\, August 26\, 6:30-9:00pm in person at BUUF or jo in virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month. Holly and Katharine will lead. Arrive at BUUF or join Z oom 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm. For more informat ion\, feel free to call\, text or email Lisa Fuller\, 269-470-7379 lmfulle r0116@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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nGather Friday\, August 26\, 6:30
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18622@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:In their message for this Sunday\, “The Sacred In the In Betwee n\,” Drs. Sandy and Larry Feldman will explore how the work of the existen tialist philosopher/theologian\, Martin Buber (I and Thou) has influenced their practice of psychotherapy. Additionally\, Dr. Clark Gilpin will shar e a piece titled “Martin 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 of person who likes the big questions that Life prese nts us with such as Who am I?…How can I best participate in Life?…etc.\, t his may be a service for you. We will also have an interesting and timely message for the kids and 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIn their message for this Sunday\, “Th e Sacred In the In Between\,” Drs. Sandy and Larry Feldman will explore ho w the work of the existentialist philosopher/theologian\, Martin Buber (I and Thou) has influenced their practice of psychotherapy. Additionally\, D r. Clark Gilpin will share a piece titled “Martin Buber and the Experience of the Self” in which he explores how Buber’s though has influenced the w ay we think of ourselves. If you are the kind of person who likes the big questions that Life presents us with such as Who am I?…How can I best part icipate in Life?…etc.\, this may be a service for you. We will also have a n interesting and timely message for the kids and a lot of great music. Jo in in person or on Zoom. All are welcome!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18775@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Dear Ones\,\nGather Monday September 26\, 6:30-9:00 pm in perso n or join virtually via Zoom to celebrate the New Moon and explore intenti ons for the coming month. Katharine will provide adult coloring & markers & coloring pencils for a light activity.\nArrive in person or join Zoom 6: 15-6:30pm to settle in.\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.\nFor more information p lease call\, text or email Lisa Fuller. 269-470-7379\nlmfuller0116@gmail.c om\nNew Moon Womyn’s Circle is a Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship event for BUUF members 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nDea
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18803@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; president@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Fun with friends! Enjoy our potluck picnic. Go on a nature walk on the property\, and play a round of frisbee golf. Let’s enjoy being tog ether 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nFun with frie nds! Enjoy our potluck picnic. Go on a nature walk on the property\, and p lay a round of frisbee golf. Let’s enjoy being together in the beautiful f all weather after service.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18634@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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:20240319T100936Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons DESCRIPTION:Join us after service for an omnivorous chili cook-off. Bring y our 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJoin us after service for an omnivorous chili cook-off. Bring your best chili and your appetite!
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-18944@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100936Z 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 fr om. Friends and family welcome! Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. BYOB for anything else. Contact Beth La Fleur at balafleur08@gm ail.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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nIntroducing the first ever BUUF Karaoke Night!
\nS aturday\, Nov 12 – 6-8 PM
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\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 f amily welcome! Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. BYOB f or anything else. Contact Beth La Fleur at balafleur08@gmail.com with any questions.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19271@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Leanne Thomas\; Office@BerrienUU.org DESCRIPTION:Sunday services 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 meetings or to register for online events\, please ema il Office@BerrienUU.org.\nTo join BUUF’s Sunday Service via Zoom\, please click this link\; Meeting ID: 973 1741 4085\; Password: 354882. Zoom parti cipants will be asked to add their name to chat if they’d like to share an nouncements or joys & concerns\, then wait to be called on by the Zoom mod erator.\nIf you join via computer but can’t hear or speak to the group (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: 35488 2. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nSunday services are held every Sunday at 10:30am. Participants may join in person or via Zoom. For help joining Be rrien UU Fellowship’s Sunday Service Zoom meetings or to register for onli ne events\, please email Office@Berr ienUU.org.
\nTo join BUUF’s Sunday Service via Zoom\, pl ease click this link\; Meeting ID: 973 1741 4085\; Password: 354882. Zoom participants will be asked to add their name to chat if they’d like to share announcements or joys & concern s\, then wait to be called on by the Zoom moderator.
\nIf you join v ia computer but can’t hear or speak to the group (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.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19294@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Leanne Thomas\; 407-488-4057\; Office@BerrienUU.org DESCRIPTION:Gather Tuesday\, November 22\, 6:30-9:00 pm\, in person at the home of Leanne Thomas in Bridgman or join virtually via Zoom\, to celebrat e the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month. \nLeanne will lead us in creating beaded bracelets using her supplies. Janice will prov ide light refreshments. \n\nArrive in person or join Zoom 6:15-6:30pm to settle in.\nCircle is cast at 6:30pm.\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...\nM eeting ID: 910 9229 2367\nPasscode: 877888\n\n\nIf you would like to host a future circle\, serve as the circle leader and/or lead a group activity\ , let Lisa Fuller know. lmfuller0116@gmail.com or 269-470-7379\nFor more information call\, text or email Lisa Fuller. 269-470-7379\nlmfuller0116@g mail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221122T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221122T211500 LOCATION:at the home of Leanne Thomas in Bridgman @ call 407-488-4057 for d irections SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circler URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circler/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploa ds/2015/07/new-moon-1146006_1920.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1\;150\;150\;1\, medium\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/new-moo n-1146006_1920.jpg?fit=410%2C337&ssl=1\;410\;337\;1\,large\;https://i0.wp. com/berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/new-moon-1146006_1920.jpg?fit =1024%2C842&ssl=1\;1024\;842\;1\,full\;https://i0.wp.com/berrienuu.org/wp- content/uploads/2015/07/new-moon-1146006_1920.jpg?fit=1216%2C1000&ssl=1\;1 216\;1000\; X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nGather Tuesday\, November 22\, 6 :30-9:00 pm\, in person at the home of Leanne Thomas in Bridgman or join v irtually via Zoom\, to celebrate the New Moon and explore intentions for the coming month. p>\n
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\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367.
\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367
\nPasscode: 877888
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\nIf you would like to host a future
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\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19215@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Faith Schoon\; 708-439-4433\; fschoon@mac.com DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221204T200000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/league-of-women-voters-of-berrien-and-cass- counties/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-COST:Fundraiser END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19435@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221215T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221215T193000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Holiday Piano Recital URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/holiday-piano-recital/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19447@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221218T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221218T153000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Holiday Piano Recital URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/holiday-piano-recital-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19489@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Joelene DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221220T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221220T220000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Spiritual Frontiers URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/spiritual-frontiers/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-19512@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons DESCRIPTION: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 have time to cook\, bread\, crackers and salads are also welcome. All members of BUUF\, friends and family are welcome to come\, enjoy a yummy supper an d 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe theme thi s month will be SOUP! Please bring a vegetarian or vegan pot of your favor ite cold weather soup to share. If you don’t have time to cook\, bread\, crackers and salads are also welcome. All members of BUUF\, friends and fa mily are welcome to come\, enjoy a yummy supper and good conversation.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-20592@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z 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. 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThis circle w ill meet at BUUF and via zoom. T uesday\, February 21\, 2023\, 6:15-9:00pm.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-20549@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; lmfuller0116@gmail.com DESCRIPTION:Janice Zerfas will lead a special gathering at the February Ful l ‘Snow’ Moon\, with meditations from author and feminist Starhawk and zin e making. This circle will be at Janice’s home and via zoom. Sunday\, Feb ruary 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nJanic e Zerfas will lead a special gathering at the February Fu ll ‘Snow’ Moon\, with meditations from author and feminist Starha wk and zine making. This circle will be at Janice’s home and via zoom. Sunday\, February 5\, 2:00-4:3 0 at BUUF and on Zoom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21089@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z 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 yo urs! Contact Lisa Fuller for more information.\nBUUF’s New Moon Womyn’s ci rcle meets on or near each new moon\, gathering at BUUF or member homes an d via Zoom. The group is for BUUFers with female gender identity\, and is open to friends of BUUFers by invitation. Circle participants may join our private facebook group\, New Moon Womyn.\nEach circle usually includes a chalice/candle lighting and reading\, member check-in\, an activity and di scussion. Though we meet on or near the new moon each month\, our focus i s not limited to moon phases or astrology. We explore ways to tap into ou r creativity\, honor our whole selves\, and explore our own intentions.\nh ttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367\nPasscode: 8778 88\n\n\nIf you would like to host a future circle\, serve as the circle le ader and/or lead a group activity\, let Lisa Fuller know. lmfuller0116@gm ail.com or 269-470-7379\nFor more information call\, text or email Lisa Fu ller. 269-470-7379\nlmfuller0116@gmail.com DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230221T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230221T210000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-5/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe February
circle will be at BUUF and via Zoom\,
\nBUUF’s New Moon Womyn’s circle meets on or near each
new moon\, gathering at BUUF or member homes and via Zoom. The group is f
or BUUFers with female gender identity\, and is open to friends of BUUFers
by invitation. Circle participants may join our private facebook group\,
New Moon Womyn.
Each 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 focu s 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
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\nIf you would like to host a future circle\, serve as the
circle leader and/or lead a group activity\, let Lisa Fuller know. lmfull
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For more informati
on call\, text or email Lisa Fuller. 269-470-7379
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Nico Rojas! Contact Beth La Fleur for any
questions.
We will take a short tour of BUUF with our maintance list. Joan Guilfoyle and Charles L ong will accompany BUUFers to discuss maintenance concerns.
\n HTML> END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21136@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Brett Maccani\; 269-591-0051\; dre@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION:Small Group Ministry\nIn-person meetings the first Monday of th e month from 6:30-8:00pm are ongoing.\nTo sign up\, please text or email B rett Maccani at 269-591-0051 or dre@berrienuu.org. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230306T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230306T200000 LOCATION:BUUF RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nPlease put Tuesday\, March 7th at 7:00pm\, on your
calendar to gather with fellow BUUFers to discuss MAINTENANCE (yay!). Seri
ously\, we’ve compiled a list of projects (both large and small) along wit
h a plan of actions to fix\, replace\, amend\, re-design\, clean up whatev
er 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! W
e need your input and\, later\, your muscle. Whether you know one end of a
n ax from the other\, we hope to see you there.
Lisa Fuller issued this invitation:
\nGather Sunday March 19\, 2:00-4:30 pm\, in pe rson at BUUF or join virtually via Zoom\, to celebrate the March New Moon and Vernal Equinox\ , and explore intentions for the coming month. Our New Moon Womyn’s circle is for BUUF member s and friends who identify as women. Feel free to invite a special woman t o experience the nurturing of this circle.
\nWe’ll have a ch
oice of two activities to help us consider:
\n1. Planting: W
hat seeds are you planting? What
\nare you incubating or preparing to
grow?
\n2. Making room: What is changing? How are you
\nmaking
room?
\n3. Weaving: What is working through you? What
\nis your
intention or focus point?
Meeting ID: 927 9330 4987
\nPasscode: 423010
Seein g Economically Distressed Communities Through a New Lens
\nThe St. Joseph Community Forum for Economic Justice is ho lding a one evening book study on Having Nothing\, Possessing Everythi ng. On March 21st\, 7:00pm\, author Reverend Mike Mather will lay out his vision for working with communities to bring forth their own creativity\, imagination\, and industry. The mee ting will be on Zoom.
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Rev. Mike is currently pastor of F irst United Methodist Church in Boulder\, Colorado. He served Broadway Un ited Methodist church in South Bend during the 1990s and early 2000’s.
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“If you work for social and economic justice\, are a commun ity counselor\, a teacher\, or just anyone who works with people\, Rev. Mi ke’s book\, Having Nothing\, Possessing Everything is a must read .
\nSo often our models for helping are something of a one-way stree t: We give and they receive. In his little treasure of a book\, Rev. Mike shares his vision in story and example of how the greatest gifts come whe n we become a catalyst that allows everyone to realize their own talents\, gifts\, and passions.” Rev. Jim McConnell\, St. Joseph C ommunity Forum for Economic Justice
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To register for the 7:pm\, March 21st Zoom Session: Click here.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21219@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z 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 abl e to share the evening with the leaders and participants of the Hebrew Tea chings group. If you are not interested in staying for the whole evening\, that is fine. Please join us for dinner anyway. Italian Fare is the cuisi ne for the evening\, please bring your favorite vegetarian or vegan Ital ian dish to pass…..this includes entres\, salads\, dessert\, soup or bread ! If you are in a rush and don’t have time to cook….come anyway. \nIf anyo ne needs a ride contact me at 269-235-0344. Diane Gibbons 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nOur monthly potluck will be on Friday\, Marc
h 31st at BUUF. The dinner wil
l start at 6PM as usual\, n
ot 6:30. We are very happy to be able to share the evening with the leader
s and participants of the Hebrew Teachings group. If you are not intereste
d in staying for the whole evening\, that is fine. Please join us for dinn
er anyway. Italian Fare is the cuisine for the evening\, please bring you
r favorite vegetarian or vegan Italian dish to pass…..this includes entre
s\, salads\, dessert\, soup or bread! If you are in a rush and don’t have
time to cook….come anyway.
\nIf anyone needs a ride contact m
e at 269-235-0344. Diane Gibbons
The eight-ses sion “Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures” multigenerational workshop will t ake place on the third Friday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm. The first s ession will be conducted on Friday\, Octobe r 21st inside the BUUF Sanctuary.
\n\n
This will be a fun\, relaxed workshop led by our beloved minister\, Rev. Jim McCo nnell\, 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 fir st session will focus on David & Goliath\, with a theme of “courage.” Cour age also happens to be our Sunday services theme this month.
\n\n
Activities and discussions will be appropriate to all age groups. Dur
ing the breakout group activities\, you will have a choice of analyzing th
e story through discussion\, dramatizing a modern-day David & Goliath stor
y or making stone art with the theme of “five things that will give me cou
rage.”
\nAll BUUFers are invited to attend. Please feel free to invit
e friends and family members to participate as well.
Let’s walk ar ound the gardens and grounds and see what needs doing this spring. Maybe y ou will be inspired by all the growing energy and want to lend a hand in t he future. It will be a good time to see what is happening outside BUUF\, and what needs doing. Everyone is invited after service.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21421@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Harvey Johnson\; 269-470-1470 DESCRIPTION:The presents a film April 20 at 7pm. The film Current Revolut ion is about transitioning to a sustainable electrical systems to protect our future. The film starts at 7pm. FREE – popcorn included – BYOB encour aged. Doors open 6:45 pm. For questions call or text Harvey Johnson 269- 470-1470 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230420T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230420T210000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Current Revolution film night URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/current-revolution-film-night/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-WP-IMAGES-URL:thumbnail\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04 /Screenshot-2023-04-11-at-6.07.09-PM-324x410.png\;324\;410\,medium\;https: //berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-11-at-6.07.0 9-PM-324x410.png\;324\;410\,large\;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/upload s/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-11-at-6.07.09-PM-324x410.png\;324\;410\,full\ ;https://berrienuu.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Screenshot-2023-04-11-at -6.07.09-PM-324x410.png\;324\;410 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe presents a film April 20 at 7pm. The film Current Revolution is about tran sitioning to a sustainable electrical systems to protect our future. The film starts at 7pm. FREE – popcorn included – BYOB encouraged. Doo rs open 6:45 pm. For questions call or text Harvey Johnson 269-470-1470
\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21557@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230504T195900 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230504T205900 SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Ethical Eating Potluck URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/ethical-eating-potluck-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21546@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:The eight-session “Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures” multigene rational workshop will take place on the third Friday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm. The first session will be conducted on Friday\, October 21st inside the BUUF Sanctuary.\n \nThis will be a fun\, relaxed workshop led b y our beloved minister\, Rev. Jim McConnell\, with assistance from Brett M accani\, DRE and former DRE Joanne Krettek. In each session\, we will revi ew and discuss a particular story from the Hebrew Scriptures. The first se ssion will focus on David & Goliath\, with a theme of “courage.” Courage a lso happens to be our Sunday services theme this month.\n \nActivities and discussions will be appropriate to all age groups. During the breakout gr oup activities\, you will have a choice of analyzing the story through dis cussion\, dramatizing a modern-day David & Goliath story or making stone a rt with the theme of “five things that will give me courage.”\nAll BUUFers are invited to attend. Please feel free to invite friends and family memb ers to participate as well. DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230512T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230512T200000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Hebrew Wisdom Class URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/hebrew-wisdom-class/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nThe eight-ses sion “Wisdom from the Hebrew Scriptures” multigenerational workshop will t ake place on the third Friday of every month from 6:30-8:00pm. The first s ession will be conducted on Friday\, October 21st inside the BUUF Sanctuar y.
\n\n
This will be a fun\, relaxed workshop led by our belo ved 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 & Golia th\, with a theme of “courage.” Courage also happens to be our Sunday serv ices theme this month.
\n\n
Activities and discussions will b
e appropriate to all age groups. During the breakout group activities\, yo
u will have a choice of analyzing the story through discussion\, dramatizi
ng a modern-day David & Goliath story or making stone art with the theme o
f “five things that will give me courage.”
\nAll BUUFers are invited
to attend. Please feel free to invite friends and family members to partic
ipate as well.
Harvey Johnson asked all BUUFers to mar k their calendars for the weekend o f May 19. There will be a newcomers/allcomers dinn er. Details to come.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21626@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230602T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230602T203000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Piano Recital\, students of Candace Onweller URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/piano-recital-students-of-candace-onweller/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21644@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Candace Onweller DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230604T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230604T190000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Piano Recital\, students of Candace Onweller URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/piano-recital-students-of-candace-onweller- 2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21689@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Janice Zerfas & Leanne Thomas\; office@berrienuu.org DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230613T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230613T133000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Memoir Writing Group URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/memoir-writing-group/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21753@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Larry & Sandy Felman\, Joanne Krettek DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230701T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230701T163000 LOCATION:BUUF SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:All God’s Children Choir Rehearsal URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/all-gods-children-choir-rehearsal/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21783@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:All are welcome. Please come in person if you are able and brin g your laptop if you have one for zoom participants to be able to see you well. If you are unable to attend in person\, here is the Zoom link:\nhttp s://zoom.us/j/92793304987?pwd=YWFkd0UzdW1US3RPOXUzU2cyNXZ3Zz09\n\n\n\nMeet ing ID: 927 9330 4987\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPasscode: 423010 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nAll are welco me. Please come in person if you are able and bring your laptop if you hav e one for zoom participants to be able to see you well. If you are unable to attend in person\, here is the Zoom link:
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\nWe will be me eting IN PERSON! Come enjoy being together.
\nWe will also host Zoom for those who are out of town:
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\n\n\nWha t roots hold you close?\n\n\nWhat or where is your s hell?\n\nHow do your wings set you free?\n div>\n\n\n\nHolly will lead us in a flower hammering project. Bring a mallet or hammer\, various paper if you like\, and any fl owers you might have growing or pick some at BUUF.\n\n \n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-21833@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Diane Gibbons DESCRIPTION:The next Ethical Eating Potluck supper will be July 20th at BUU F at 6pm. Please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Salads\, bread s\, entrees\, soups and desserts are all welcome. All Fellowship Friends a nd Members are invited…Bring a friend or neighbor! And…we enjoy the kids a lso! If the weather 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n“This is always a fun experiment. Different flowers\, di fferent paper\, how hard you hammer\, it is all about finding what works b est! Just like life\, lots of trial and error\, happy mistakes and discove ries to be had.” –Holly\n\\n\\n The next
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-22004@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z 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:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat about the service\, in pers on 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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\nEthical Eating Potluck supper will be July 20th at BUUF at 6pm. Please bring a vegetarian or vegan dish to share. Salads\, breads\, entrees\, soups and desserts are all welc ome. All Fellowship Friends and Members are invited…Bring a friend or neig hbor! And…we enjoy the kids also! If the weather is nice\, we will dine ou tside. See you soon. \\n\\n Grab a cup of coffee and let’s chat about the service\, in person and on Zoom.
\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23347@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller DESCRIPTION:New Moon Womyn’s Circle\n\n\n\nMonday\, November 13th\, 6:15-9: 00pm\nat Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSa il into the winter holiday season calmly. We will check in\, experience pe aceful guided imagery and create a New Moon Womyn threshold curtain. All a re encouraged to bring something personally meaningful to incorporate into the curtain so that each streamer represents the energy of the person who creates it. Cherished fabric\, thread\, yarn\, charms\, beads\, words\, o r other media to use or share are all welcome. Those afar are invited to c reate 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\n\nYou are warmly invited to join in Circle Monday\, November 13th\, 6:15-9:00pm at Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367.. .Meeting ID: 910 9229 2367Passcode: 877888 DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T181500 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231113T210000 LOCATION:BUUF & Zoom SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:New Moon Womyn’s Circle URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/new-moon-womyns-circle-8/ X-COST-TYPE:free X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\\n\\n \n\n\n
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\nat Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom\n\n
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\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nSail into the winter holiday season calmly. We will check in\, experience peaceful guided imagery and create a New Moon Womyn threshold curtain. All are encouraged to bring something personally meani ngful to incorporate into the curtain so that each streamer represents the energy of the person who creates it. Cherished fabric\, thread\, yarn\, c harms\, beads\, words\, or other media to use or share are all welcome. Th ose afar are invited to create a streamer to send\, or make a special piec e to have near you during virtual gatherings. \n\n\n\n
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\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23441@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:DRE Brett Maccani DESCRIPTION: DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231204T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231204T193000 LOCATION:BUUF RRULE:FREQ=MONTHLY;BYDAY=1MO SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Small Group Ministry URL:https://berrienuu.org/event/small-group-ministry-2/ X-COST-TYPE:free END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23454@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z CATEGORIES: CONTACT:Lisa Fuller\; 269-470-7379 DESCRIPTION:You are warmly invited to be in Circle Monday\, December 11th\, 6:15-9:00pm at Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom. Connie will share a s olstice reading and Katharine will bless us with a sound bath. We will con tinue to work on creating our threshold curtain—bring your finished stream ers.\n\n\n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367...\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367\n\n\n\n\nPasscode: 877888 DTSTART;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 X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:\\n\\n\\n\n \n\n\nYou are warmly invited to join in Circle Monday\, November 13th\, 6:15-9:00pm at Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom. \n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n \n\nhttps://zoom.us/j/91092292367 . \n..Meeting ID: 910 9229 2367Passcode: 877888 \\n\\n You are warmly invited to be in Circle Monday\, December 11th\, 6:15-9:00p m at Berrien UU Fellowship\, or via Zoom. Connie will share a solstice rea ding and Katharine will bless us with a sound bath. We will continue to wo rk on creating our threshold curtain—bring your finished streamers.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting ID: 910 9229 2367 div>\n\n\n\n\n END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-23417@berrienuu.org DTSTAMP:20240319T100937Z 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:20240319T100937Z 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\nPasscode: 877888\n\n