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Our final fundraiser of the program year will be a rummage sale! The sale will be here at the Fellowship on Friday, April 25 (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) and Saturday, April 26 (9:00 am - 2:00 pm). Bring CASH to buy previously-loved treasures to support the Fellowship's programs. It is an "any reasonable price" sale so come ready to name your price! We'll also have a bake sale until the goodies run out.
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On May 3, we will have a service of Installation for Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave. We'll start with our final SoUUper Saturday of the program year with a soup dinner from 5-6:00 pm, followed by the Installation at 6:15 pm. A service of installation is an important ritual that helps our Fellowship acknowledge, solemnize, and celebrate that Hannah is a called and settled minister with us. Rev. Christina was installed here in 2017 when she was early in her called ministry here. This service of installation for Rev. Hannah will be to install her as co-minister alongside Rev. Christina, which will also shift Rev. Christina's settled relationship with our Fellowship. The service will include a sermon by Rev. Sean Neil-Barron (minister at Foothills UU Church in Ft. Collins, CO), guest speakers, and a chance to celebrate our shared ministry with Rev. Hannah.
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Rev. Hannah's Installation
Soup Saturday
We need your help to make our final Soup Saturday of the year and Rev. Hannah's Installation a success! Please sign up to bring food to share and help! If you have questions, contact Angie Demers at angiebaby826@yahoo.com or Matt Demers at matthew_demers@yahoo.com.
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Sunday, April 27
- 9:00 am Central Time in-person
informal coffeehouse-style service with conversation - 11:00 am Central Time in-person & livestream traditional service with sermon
Positivity Without Toxicity by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
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10:10 AM Middle Hour
Middle Hour offerings this Sunday:
- Positivity Without Toxicity – Discussion about the theme of today’s service– how to be positive without insisting on avoiding discomfort; with the Care Team
- Fellowship Budget Information Session – learn more about our upcoming proposed budget, which needs approval by the congregation; with the Governing Board
Click HERE for future Middle Hour offerings.
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Don't Miss Our Annual Youth Services on Sunday, May 4.
The young people from this year’s Being a Teen Program (BATS), along with their leaders, are looking forward to sharing their special service with you on Sunday, May 4, during the 9:00 and 11:00 services. This year, they’ve chosen the theme of “Imagination” to inspire their service.
The youth who took part in Coming of Age as part of their BATs experience will share their credos at both services. Join us in celebrating with our young Unitarian Universalists as they express what being a part of our community means to them and what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist!
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All Call for 2025 Bridging Youth!
We're excited to celebrate our high school seniors who are graduating this spring at our Bridging service on June 1. Let's come together to honor this important milestone in their lives and welcome them as they step into adulthood.
If your young person would like to take part in this celebration, please reach out to Kim Hartman at kim@fvuuf.org by Sunday, April 27.
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Return Empty to Full Pans on April 27
Please remember to bring frozen pan(s) back to the Fellowship on Sunday, April 27. The frozen pans will be taken to Pillars Adult and Family Shelter and Apricity to be used for their evening meals. For more information contact Deb Muench (920) 422-1852 or debmuench@icloud.com.
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Plant Sale - Sunday, May 18 - 8 AM to 12:30 PM
Calling all gardeners! The Partner Churches Committee will be selling native plants, perennials, ornamentals, houseplants, herbs, and vegetable seedlings in the Fellowship parking area on May 18 from 8 AM to 12:30 PM. Your donation of plants and/or assistance with the sale are needed and will be greatly appreciated. If you are able to contribute plants, please bring them to the Fellowship between 7 and 8 AM on Sunday, May 18.
Please contact Vickie Milde (vicmilde@hotmail.com) for additional information or to volunteer. Proceeds will benefit our international partnerships with Deva, Romania, and Banaybanay, Philippines. Thanks, Happy Spring, and Happy gardening!
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The Gathering: Rooted in Love, Rising for Justice
What is The Gathering?
Throughout history, people of faith and conscience have come together to resist injustice and build a better world. Now, it’s our time. The Gathering is a monthly virtual event from Side With Love designed to equip Unitarian Universalists and justice-seekers with the spiritual grounding, political analysis, and collective action needed to rise to the challenges of this moment.
Each month, participants will:
• Strengthen their hearts and spirits through spiritual grounding
• Gain a deeper understanding of the threats to democracy and justice
• Organize with others to block anti-democratic forces and build a just and loving world
Join us every Second Monday of the month at 7:00 pm CT.
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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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- April 25 & 26 - Rummage Sale Fundraiser (details above)
- May 3 - Installation of Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave (details above)
- May 31 - Ordination of Dr. Stephen Sieck (details here)
- July 27 - Summer Picnic (details below)
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Mark your calendar!
The Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship invites you to a summer picnic:
Sunday, July 27, at 4:00 pm
Smith Park Pavilion
338 Cleveland Street
Menasha, WI 54952
The food will start at 5:00 pm (bringing a blanket or other item to sit on is strongly suggested) The Fellowship will provide meat (and non-meat) main choices. Please bring a side dish. The event will wrap up a couple of hours later.
Please don't miss this opportunity to connect or reconnect with some fellowship members! You may find a buddy, a yard game to play, a great conversation, a tasty bite to eat, or all of these! (And maybe even find some good weather too!)
We hope to see you, your family, and some friends there!
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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.
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