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November 24, 2024
your weekly newsletter of events & issues
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You are welcome here.
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OUR MISSION:
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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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Your donations help us build a loving and just community.
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Coming up: Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 10:30am
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World AIDS Day
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This Sunday is World AIDS Day.
The Social Justice Committee will be presenting information regarding HIV progress to date as well challenges for the future.
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To join BUUF’s Sunday Service via Zoom, please click this link; Meeting ID: 973 1741 4085; Password: 354882. 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. We use the same Zoom link every Sunday.
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- From the Safety Committee:
Just a reminder to all that the doors will be locked shortly after the Sunday service starts in an effort to protect the fellowship members from an unwanted intruder. If you are running late and the kitchen side door is already locked, simply tap at first set of double doors of the sanctuary and someone will let you in. Diane Gibbons
- From the Green Sanctuary Team:
Many thanks to everyone who is contributing food waste from home to our small composting project. Just FYI (I have been weighing donations!) BUUFers have kept approximately 200 pounds of food waste out of the local landfill from May 24-Nov 24! The finished compost will be used on the BUUF yard in the spring. If you are interested in participating, please contact Diane Gibbons 269-235-0344.
- Leanne Thomas, BUUF Office Admin: I understand there are several BUUFers who are not getting the Announce and the OOS regularly. We are in the process of updating our software and redesigning our website, which we believe will fix the issues. Thank you to Katharine Lion for doing this in-kind work for us. Meanwhile, you can access each week's Announce in our our website at berrienuu.org at the bottom of the homepage.
- The BUUF Writers Group meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at BUUF. All are welcome. You can work on your own project or work from a supplied prompt. We meet from 12:00-1:00pm, and we're very prompt…Janice Zerfas
- Caring Crew Survey
Click here if you'd like to be part of the Caring Crew.
Choose how you put caring into action. Thank you!
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New Moon
Women's Circle
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Our December Circle will take place at Julia’s home, Wednesday, Dec 4th, from 6:30-9:00 pm. RSVP to Julia for address information at 312-617-1274. Arrive a little beforehand to settle in before we gather in circle. In addition to our usual check-in and discussion, Emilee will share her practices with crystals and Julia will provide a meditation.
Please reply to this email for attendance and carpooling
And, if you haven’t yet, think about creating a streamer for our threshold curtain of Loving Energy. A length of 4’-5’ is just right; any medium: yarn, string, fabric, paper, beads, etc.
Bright Blessings,
Lisa Marie Fuller 269-470-7379
New Moon Women is open to members and friends of BUUF who identify as female or non-binary and feel called to the space.
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December 8 will be a mostly music holiday service.
If you can play or sing, please see me.
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Beth La Fleur, Music Director
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Please send love and reach out to
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our friend Mary Lou Elson who is at the Behavioral Health Center at 5802 S. 9th St. in Kalamazoo. Phone number: 269-360-8510. There is a code to get through: 73213
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Clare Rutlins, Mary Lou's sister has been keeping track of her and would like a ride to Kalamazoo, if someone is going that way. She is 80 and her husband died in September so she is fragile herself. Clare's contact info is below.
Home: 269-429-8449, Cell: 269-930-5235 Email: rutlins45@gmail.com
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Let's keep them in our thoughts and prayers.
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Available to subscribers. Feel free to subscribe on our homepage.
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Spoken or unspoken, we hold you in our hearts.
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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
Men's Group
- Second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at BUUF
- If you have any questions, please contact Nico Rojas at lucificador@gmail.com
New Moon Women's Circle
- 6:15—9:00pm 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
- First Saturday of the month from 9:00am–1:00pm
- 233 Michigan St, Benton Harbor, MI 49022
- Feel free to come for all or part of this opportunity to help. Contact Leanne Thomas office@berrienuu.org for more info.
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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Call for Volunteers
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There are many ways at BUUF to connect with other BUUFers and serve the fellowship. Scan this list of Volunteer opportunities to find one that fits your interests and skill set. There's truly something for everyone at BUUF.
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For help with any of this, please contact
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Leanne Thomas, BUUF Office Admin,
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Would you like a copy of our Members & Friends directory including our leadership roster? Just let me know.
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BUUF Caring Committee Do you need a call or a card, some food or funds? Application forms for the caring fund are available in Fuller Fellowship Hall behind the visitor's table. Many requests for support can be fulfilled simply by reaching out.
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BUUF on the World Wide Web
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Did you know BUUF has a hearty online presence? BUUF members are invited to visit and become familiar with BUUF's website, facebook page, private facebook group and YouTube channel. These platforms provide information about BUUF governance, upcoming events, discussion of various topics and an opportunity to view previous services and messages.
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Being familiar with these online locations will help you participate more fully in BUUF activities and share information with others who might appreciate our BUUF community.
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For information about upcoming events, visit, like, and follow BUUF on Facebook at
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Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship • 4340 Lincoln Ave, St. Joseph, Michigan 49085
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