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Come see us at Fox Valley Pride on June 13!
The Fellowship is excited to host a booth at this year’s celebration on June 13, and we’d love to see you there!
We will be offering glitter blessings, pocket blessings, and pride-themed goodies.
Click HERE and scroll down for a map of the event. We are booth 102.
Check out the event website HERE.
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The 2026 Annual Meeting Votes Are In!
74 of the 109 registered members who attended our annual meeting, in person and virtually, on Sunday, June 7, 2026, and 2 members via absentee ballots, voted on motions regarding:
• Approval of the 2025 annual meeting minutes
• Electing new Governing Board & Leadership Development Committee members
• Approval of the 2026-2027 Proposed Annual Operating Budget
All were approved!
Thank you for your participation in this essential part of the Fellowship’s democratic governance process!
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Pride Sunday, June 14
10:00 am Central Time in-person & livestream
Stardust to Stardust: Pride Sunday
by Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave
• Watch past sermons on our YouTube channel.
• Services details HERE
• See our website HERE for information about religious exploration programs for children and youth.
• Share the Plate: In June, we share the plate with the Fellowship's Justice Action Ministry Teams.
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Music Ministry
Our music programs pause for the summer and return in the fall.
We will still need music support on Sunday mornings — Please contact our Music Coordinator, Tam Masters (tam@fvuuf.org), if you are interested in offering music as a soloist or in a small ensemble.
For information about our Music Ministries, click the button:
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Coffee & Conversation Facilitators Needed!
Although our regular 9:00 AM Coffehouse Service takes a summer break, many friends of the Fellowship enjoy keeping the tradition alive through self-facilitated gatherings. If Coffee & Conversation is meaningful to you, consider signing up to help facilitate a session this summer.
If you are interested in facilitating the conversation, please sign up at this LINK.
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Attention All Drummers!
Our Adult Drum Circle is right around the corner on Friday, June 26, 6:30-8:00 PM. Per your request,we will be holding our Circle OUTDOORS at Telulah Park in Appleton.
You're invited to bring your drums, shakers, rattles and lawn chairs! Additional Drums will be available. In the event of inclement weather, we will meet at the Fellowship.
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Fellowship Summer Picnic!
Sunday August 2, 4-6pm, Smith Park
Everyone is invited to our summer picnic at Smith Park (301 Park Street, Menasha, 54952). The covered pavilion has picnic tables and benches. Bring your own chair or blanket if you want to sit outside. We'll have bubbles, balls, and a bounce house, feel free to bring other lawn games or fun to play together.
We'll provide hot dogs (meat or vegetarian), buns (regular or gluten free), and condiments.
Please bring a side dish-- Suggestions based on last name:
A-E: Cut up fruit
F-I: Salad or veggies
J-P: Pasta or potato salad
Q-U: Dessert
V-Z: Drinks (no alcohol)
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Religious Exploration Thank You & Apology
Last Sunday in our celebration of the lives that are so lovingly tended in our Religious Exploration program, we honored our awesome youth who bridged to young adulthood, Anna Maass and Claire Altmann, and we also thanked our amazing team of RE volunteers.
However, we accidentally missed a slide of names from the beginning of the alphabet and we are so sorry for that mistake! Here are the names we missed: Margaret Alexander, Jennifer Altmann, Andria Ella, Nora Buck, Gary Crevier, Helen Crevier, Matthew Demers, Debbie Dreher, Addie Duvall, Erin Ehmen, Dan Fischer, Linda Gardner
Click here for a full list of our incredible RE team.
With love,
Rev. Christina, Ms. Jill and Mr. Seth
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Launching the RE Children's Library
The Religious Exploration Team is launching our first-ever Children's Library this Sunday, June 14! The RE Children's Librarian, Abbey Sena, has been hard at work preparing the books for you to checkout. Come join us in the entry lobby to find that special MUST HAVE book to read for a whole month!
Please contact religious exploration assistant, Jill Willaims, at jill@fvuuf.org with questions.
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Summer 2026 Religious Exploration for Kids
Our Summer Religious Exploration (RE) program for current Pre-K through 5th grade children begins on May 24! Throughout the summer, children will explore our faith’s values, build friendships, and enjoy hands-on lessons and fun activities each Sunday.
If your child(ren) was registered for RE during the 2025–2026 program year, they are already registered for summer—no need to sign up again until registration opens for the 2026–2027 program year.
If your family is new to RE, we’re excited to welcome you! Please register your child(ren) using THIS LINK. There is no fee for summer participation.
Registration for the 2026–2027 Religious Exploration program year will open in late summer. At that time, all families will need to complete a new registration, and program fees will apply.
We look forward to sparking curiosity and spending meaningful time in community with our young learners this summer. Come join us, won't you!
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We need your help!
Sign up to support our Religious Exploration program this summer.
- No experience necessary
- Training provided
- Requirements: enjoy spending time and learning with and from kids, pass a background check, attend the Fellowship 6+ months
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Fiscal Year End 2025-2026 is Approaching..
As our fiscal year draws to a close on June 30th, we are grateful to everyone who has supported the Fellowship through their financial contributions this year.
If you have not yet made a gift to the Fellowship’s Operating Fund during this fiscal year—or if you are able to make an additional contribution—we kindly ask that you submit your donation by June 30th. Contributions may be made in the following ways:
By Check
Please make checks payable to FVUUF and write “Operating” in the memo line. Checks may be:
• Mailed to: 2600 E. Philip Lane, Appleton, WI 54915
• Placed in the Sunday collection basket
• Deposited in the drop box located by the office wing
Checks dated and postmarked by June 30 will be credited to the 2025-2026 fiscal year.
Online Giving
Contributions may be made through the online payment portal by selecting Current Fiscal Year Operating. Online donations processed by June 29 will be included in the 2025–2026 fiscal year. Link HERE
Stock Transfers
You may also support the Fellowship through a direct stock transfer. Please contact your broker to initiate the transfer. For brokerage information, email laura@fvuuf.org. To ensure your gift is processed within the 2025–2026 fiscal year, please initiate transfers by June 23.
Questions or Monthly Giving
If you have questions, please contact finance manager, Laura Kallio, at 920-731-0849 or laura@fvuuf.org.
To establish recurring monthly contributions through Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT), an EFT Authorization Form is required. EFT contributions are processed by the Fellowship on the 5th and/or 20th of each month and are separate from contributions made through the online payment portal. You may choose to schedule recurring payments on the 5th, the 20th, or both dates each month. Please email laura@fvuuf.org for an EFT form emailed to you or just stop by the office to pick one up.
Thank you for your generous support of the Fellowship’s mission to welcome seekers, build loving community, and act courageously for justice.
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Partner Churches Update
A big thank you to all who helped with our May 17 plant sale. Your plant and accessory donations, assistance on sale day, and purchases of plants made the sale a success in spite of rainy weather. We raised over $650 to benefit partner church projects in Deva, Romania, and Banaybanay, Philippines.
The 2026-2027 school year in Banaybanay begins in June and our Mango PIE (Partners in Education) program will include 26 students this year, ranging in age from Grade 1 through college. Five students graduated from high school recently and several new students will join the program for the coming school year. Sponsoring a student is a great way to interact with our UU partners and to support education. Please contact Vickie Milde (vicmilde@hotmail.com) for details.
We are also looking for new members to join our Partner Churches Committee. Interacting with our partners brings a new perspective to our faith, and offers opportunity to learn and share with friends around the world. Your insight and enthusiasm would be a valuable contribution.
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Justice Hub
Check out the Justice Hub, featuring an easy-to-use calendar! Each event on the calendar includes time, location, and program details to help you learn more about how to get engaged with our wider community.
When you click on an event, at the bottom of the description, you can click “Copy to my calendar” to add the event to your calendar and never miss a chance to act courageously for justice in our world.
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Care and Support
To submit a Joy or Concern, fill out the form on our website or contact Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy, Co-Minister, at christina@fvuuf.org or 920-731-0849. For pastoral emergencies, call 920-383-1565.
Fellowship members who want to be included on a weekly joys and concerns email list may contact Cyndi at cyndi@fvuuf.org.
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Fellowship Office Hours
Fellowship Office Hours:
8:00 am - 1:00 pm Sun., Mon., Tues., Thurs.
Office closed Wed., Fri., Sat.
If you have a group meeting or event that occurs outside of office hours, those will continue as scheduled.
To meet with individual staff members, please contact them directly to schedule an appointment. Contact information can be found at https://fvuuf.org/contact/.
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| | UU Summer Camps in Wisconsin
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June 15 is the final day to register for camp. Click the image for more information.
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Bayside 2026 will be held June 28 - July 4
Bayside UU Family Camp is a family summer camp held at Wesley Woods Retreat Center in Williams Bay, WI. Click the image for details.
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