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BUUF ANNOUNCE
June 22, 2025
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OUR MISSION: For every individual searching for spiritual meaning, Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship provides a welcoming and caring religious community dedicated to diversity of thought, social and environmental justice, and peace for all.
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VISIT: 4340 Lincoln Avenue, St. Joseph, MI 49085
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Summer Solstice Sunday
Sunday, June 29th, 10:30am
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June 29 we are celebrating the summer solstice (a little late, there’s just so much in June!). The solstice represents a period of time overflowing with light and warmth. In the Gregorian calendar, it’s the start of summer, but in the Wheel of the Year it’s the mid-point, the tender space between planting and harvesting. The garden is blooming, the strawberries are ripe, everything is in the height of abundance.
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What is coming ripe in your life? What joys are in abundance?
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Join us in person at BUUF or on Zoom.
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Meeting ID: 973 1741 4085; Password: 354882.
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If you have trouble getting connected please contact Beth LaFleur (269-932-8598).
To minimize background noise, please mute yourself unless you are speaking.
Please leave your camera on; we love knowing you are there.
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We use the same Zoom link every Sunday.
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Jim Fuller : A reminder to get pledge sheets in if you have not yet done so. Thank you, and thanks to those who have already pledged.
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PrideFest is Saturday, June 28
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Peter Tortorello: A reminder that PrideFest is Saturday, June 28 at the Shadowland Pavilion from 4:00 - 8:00 pm. We have a table, please attend and let folks know that BUUF is a safe presence.
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BUUF Kids
DRE Rachel Reed: Please use these codes to sign up for opportunities to
work with our kids at any level.
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Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to link to volunteer opportunities with the kids.
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Scan this QR code with your phone's camera to link to registration forms for your family.
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BUUF Annual Meeting
FY 2025-2026
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Big thanks to all the committee chair's who prepared reports, and to all who participated in the democratic running of our fellowship.
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"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world.
Indeed it is the only thing that ever has."
Margaret Mead
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Our next meeting of the Social Justice Committee will be on August 13th.
Laurie Myers, Chairperson
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EQUALITY IS GREATER THAN DIVISION
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Jim Fuller: Welcome again to Sharon Roberts. Thank you to Peter Tortorello for organizing our June pride events.
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Jeff Green: My mother in law died. Monday was the memorial day service.
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Jim Gehring: Deej Leggitt is having back pain, going to get surgery on Tuesday, please send good thoughts.
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Liz Goodwin: I spent two weeks with sister. Cancer was misdiagnosis which is good but still long road ahead. Joan Guilfoyle sends her love.
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Beth: I received the pride flag which is now hanging up. Folks have been coming up with thanks.
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Lisa Fuller: Hitting the road starting tomorrow with our recently adopted shelter dog Colonel.
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MaryJo Schnell: We are thankful for BUUF’s continued support of OutCenter, and are concerned about the SCOTUS decision.
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Gloria Weberg: I'm also thankful Sharon is visiting. I'm concerned what’s going on in the world right now. We don’t need another war.
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Potluck & Raffle
- First Sunday of every month after service.
- Raffle items are donated—thank you!—and the money is used for building and grounds upkeep and improvements.
Drum Circle
- Last Sunday of each month from 12:30-1:30 in the BUUF Sanctuary
- All are welcome to join. Feel free to bring your own drum, or share what we have.
All over the age of 8 are welcome to attend and participate.
- There is a $5.00 donation requested to build a drumming fund for special events.
Euchre, Anyone?
- Thursdays at 3:30–5:30pm in various BUUFers' homes
- You do not need to know how to play. Contact Leanne Thomas, BUUF Office Admin, office@berrienuu.org or 407-488-4057
Green Sanctuary
- Climate Action Potluck and Film: Quarterly, details will be announced
- Please join us for potluck at 6 pm and film at 7 pm to learn how we can take actions for a sustainable future.
- Contact Harvey Johnson at johnsonh4@michigan.gov or 269-470-1470.
New Moon Women's Circle
- On or around the new moon each month at various locations
- Contact Lisa Fuller lmfuller0116@gmail.com to be added to our email list.
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in Benton Harbor
- In the morning on the first Saturday of the month
- Location changing while Soup Kitchen is under construction.
Details in the Announce newsletter and back of the Order of Service.
- Please contact Diane Gibbons if you are interested 269-235-0344 or gmad50@comcast.net
Social Justice Committee
- Second Wednesday of the month from 7:00–8:00pm
- We meet via Zoom, and occasionally in person.
For more information, contact Brett Maccani or Laurie Myers ljm1960@att.net.
Small Group Ministry
- First Monday of the month at 6:30pm at BUUF
- The curriculum is always heart and mind opening. This is a friendly way to get to know other interesting BUUFers—as well as yourself! For details contact our DRE Rachel Reed dre@berrienuu.org
Writing Group
- Second and Fourth Mondays at Noon at BUUF
- Bring your lunch, notebook, and favorite pen. Contact Patrice Grant at astilbe531@gmail.com or Leanne Thomas office@berrienuu.org for next meeting date. Janice Zerfas is also a leader.
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Find BUUF Everywhere
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To view previous services (abridged for privacy) or messages delivered during Sunday Services, visit BUUF's YouTube channel
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