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Sunday Services
9:00 AM Central in-person
10:45 AM in-person & livestream
Out of Control: Monster Month #2
by Ali Peters, Assistant Minister
Click HERE for Worship Service Zoom Information and the Order of Service
- Listen to past sermons HERE.
- Watch some of our past services on our Youtube channel.
- See the religious education section below for details about online and in-person classes. See our website (here) for more information about all Religious Education classes for children and youth.
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It’s Monster Month! Join us on Zoom (10:45 am CT) or in-person (9 or 10:45 am) throughout the month of October to explore different ways our society makes monsters of the things we fear. We will use these monsters to gain insight into each other and our complex world. Learning and living our UU values can be deep, thoughtful, AND fun! Happy Halloween!
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Monthly Evening Services Are Back!Wednesday, October 27 at 7:00 pm CT on Zoom
Join us for a Zoom worship service led by our Assistant Minister, Ali Peters. On the last Wednesday of each month, we will hold an informal evening service to re-center ourselves during the week, connect more deeply with one another, and hold each other in community. All are welcome! If you have questions, please reach out to Ali at ali@fvuuf.org. Log-in information is available on the services page of our website HERE. We hope to see you there!
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UU101: Quick Version!Tuesday, October 12; 6:30-8:00 pm CT
Join Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy, Assistant Minister Ali Peters, and Director of Congregational Life Marie Luna in a shortened version of our UU101 class to learn about Unitarian Universalist history, Fellowship programs, and more! This is a great opportunity to meet others in the Fellowship and get more connected. Contact Marie at marie@fvuuf.org with questions. This program will be offered in-person and on zoom. Link information will be listed here.
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WellspringOctober 13, 6:30-8:00 pm CT, in-person and online
Artistic Expressions – Exploring art and the physical and emotional impact it has on our health with Colleen Prendergast
Studies have shown that expressing ourselves through art can help with depression, anxiety, and even cancer. It has also been linked to improved memory, reasoning, and resilience. These benefits don’t just come from making art, they also occur by experiencing art.
Come enjoy a delightful evening of viewing art and playing with art supplies with a focus on process, not product. Let your inner kid come out to play. Supplies will be available for those who attend in person. If you are attending virtually, please have paper, writing implements, markers, and/or colored pencils available.
Click here for more details.
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Book Discussion: Burnout
Join Rev. Christina on October 14 from 6:30-8:00 pm CT for a discussion of the book Burnout- The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski (available at local libraries). Please don’t feel pressured to read the whole thing—if you only have time to read a bit, the first segment (chapters 1-3) is the most useful! Even if you can’t read anything at all, please still feel free to join the discussion which is sure to be rich.
The discussion will take place in person and virtually, see our website HERE for log-in details.
Burnout came out in early 2020, right before the pandemic (prescient!), and is an easy-to-read and often funny exploration of the science behind stress. It offers understandable and useful ways to let go of stress in our bodies more effectively. This book is written for people who identify or were socialized as women, and there are many discussions of the ways society treats women differently, but after the 18 months we’ve all experienced, Rev. Christina has no doubt that anyone of any gender could find useful parts of this book!
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UU Theology with Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy November 2, December 7, January 4, February 1, March 1, April 5; 6:30-8:00 pm CT
UU Theology is a 6-session introduction to theological concepts through a Unitarian Universalist lens. Each session asks what does our Unitarian Universalist tradition teach about this theological concept, and how does that help me clarify and act on my own beliefs? The themes include:
• What is Theology?
• What are God and Spirit?
• What is Our Purpose?
• Who Are We?
• What Are Our Sources?
• What Saves Us?
You are encouraged to attend all the sessions, in order to get the most out of it, but are also welcome to attend just those which you are able. Participants will be able to attend virtually or in person. Contact the Fellowship Secretary at cyndi@fvuuf.org to sign up or Rev. Christina at christina@fvuuf.org with questions.
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Photo Buttons Available!Bring in a photo to make it into a button so we can still see each other’s faces while wearing masks! We have all of the supplies to quickly make a 3-inch button. If you need us to print your photo, send it to marie@fvuuf.org and it will be ready for you on Sunday!
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Hello and See You Soon!The only constant is change, and that continues to be true here at the Fellowship!
Recently we hired an additional Audio Visual Technician to help on Sunday mornings. Don't worry, Adam isn't going away, but he sometimes needs to take a weekend off so we hired Jonathan Steffen to take care of the AV on those Sundays. Welcome and hello, Jonathan!
Sadly, our Religious Education Assistant, Eve Rosera, needed to step away from her role as of this week, to focus on her health and self-care. We appreciate all of Eve's RE help, joy, and enthusiasm with our young people, especially these difficult past 18 months. We will continue to see Eve around as she will continue her membership at the Fellowship and will volunteer in RE when she's ready. We will begin the process to hire a new RE Assistant as soon as possible. Thank you and see you soon, Eve!
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Under the Hood in Two HoursSaturday, October 30th; 10:00am-12:00pm CT
Have you wondered what happens behind the scenes at the Fellowship and how to help shape this community? Come to this one-time learning opportunity for information about the groups, committees, governance, and leadership opportunities at the Fellowship. Explore healthy spiritual leadership, deepen your commitment to Unitarian Universalist values and actions, and become empowered to make an impact! Email Cyndi at cyndi@fvuuf.org to sign up by Monday, October 25.
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 A Message From the Care Team
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Community Office HoursJoin Rev. Christina for informal conversation over a cup of something delicious. We can just get to know each other or you can bring something you’d like to discuss—the conversation will be guided by whoever shows up! Christina will also have a bag of conversation prompts if needed, and sometimes our staff, board president, or other lay leaders will join us. Thursdays from 12:30-1:45 pm CT as noted below, and the location will rotate monthly to reach different parts of our community
October 14, 21, 28 (none on 10/7) – Seth’s Coffee and Bakery, 106 E Main St, Little Chute
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UU Women's Connection Fall Retreat 2021"Celebrating, Honoring, Healing"
October 8-10
IN-PERSON at DeKoven Center in Racine, WI, and ONLINE via Zoom.
Click HERE for details and registration.
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New Member JoiningWednesday, November 3; 6:30-7:30 pm CT
Becoming a member of the Fellowship is a meaningful step for many people. If you have been thinking about becoming an official member of the Fellowship, Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy and director of congregational life Marie Luna invite you to join them on November 3! Contact Marie at marie@fvuuf.org for more information or to sign up.
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New in the Bookstore!Shelter in This Place: Meditations on 2020
The 2021 volume of the inSpirit Series is an anthology of poems, prayers, and reflections from Unitarian Universalists about their experiences of 2020.
Widening the Circle of Concern
The Report of the UUA Commission on Institutional Change analyzes structural and systemic racism and white supremacy culture within Unitarian Universalism and makes recommendations to advance long-term change.
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| Mindfulness ClassesKaren Lindberg-Schuppe from the Open Circle Fellowship in Fond du Lac is inviting you to join her “Introduction to Everyday Mindfulness” Zoom classes beginning later this fall. The series consists of six interactive hour-long classes, one hour per week, and focuses on the cultivation of mindfulness practices to decrease stress and increase happiness, emotional regulation, and healthy relationships. The classes are offered free of charge. The dates and times to be decided. To learn more about the classes and how to enroll, contact Karen at 920.539.2499 or kschuppe529@icloud.com. Enrollment will be limited.
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| Religious Education - Children and Youth
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Stewardship in REOur elementary-aged children in grades 1-6 began collecting stewardship offerings as a spiritual practice last Sunday. We will be taking a small collection each week during our classroom rituals. If you would like your child to participate, please send them to class with whatever amount you see fit, or even better, have them bring their own to give! Pennies and loose change accepted.
This offering will go to the Fellowship, but at the end of the year, the children will vote for how they would like their accumulated collection to be used. Children who don’t have money to put into the basket will symbolically and lightly “blow” a kiss as their contribution to spreading love to the Fellowship.
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Crossing PathsCrossing Paths for students in 7th grade and above will meet again on Sunday, October 17 in the Legacy Room or on Zoom. This class is offered every 1st and 3rd Sunday of the month throughout the program year. Youth in these grades who are present at the Fellowship on “off” Sundays (2nd and 4th) must be in the sanctuary; there will be no supervision in the building and they will not be permitted to wander on their own. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. The worship staff looks forward to welcoming them!
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Sunday Religious Education Programs
Virtual and In-Person Offerings
This year we are offering two platforms for children’s religious education:
Nursery
9:00 and 10:45 Services: We will provide child care for 6-month through toddler-aged children during both services.
4K/K
9:00: Zoom classes will be on the first and third Sundays of each month. Parents with registered children will receive the link.
10:45: In-person classes will meet in the Capek Room before service begins.
1st-6th grade
9:00: Zoom classes will be on the second and fourth Sundays of each month. Parents with registered children will receive the new link.
10:45: In-person classes will meet in the Fellowship Hall before service begins.
7th-8th grade
10:45: In-person classes will meet every other week in the Legacy Room. This class will also be live-streamed to registered students.
Check out our website for class information for nursery through 6th grade HERE and 7th through 12th grades HERE. Programs are offered from mid-September through late May.
Health and Safety:
• All Students and volunteers must wear a mask. To test the mask, try to blow out a candle with the mask on. If you can, it is not sufficient for Covid-19 protection.
• Surfaces and doors will be sanitized prior to the class and afterward.
• Hand sanitizer will be provided in each classroom.
• Students and volunteers will maintain social distancing.
• The classrooms will be aired out after each class.
• We will conduct classes outside as the weather permits.
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Registration ReminderOur Religious Education registration for 2021-2022 is open. If you have already registered your child(ren), thank you! If you have not registered yet, please do so HERE.
Once registered you will be added to our contact list (this may take a few days) for the program year and you will receive links to zoom classes, monthly calendars, and information pertinent to the religious education programs. Registration also gives us important information that will assist us in providing safe, nurturing, and enriching experiences for all of our students.
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| Small Groups: A great way to connect!
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Join a Small Group!All are invited to check out our Small Groups for connection and spiritual growth. The full list can be found on our website! Click on the image to learn more about our groups.
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The Justice Hub webpage has information about our JAMs, justice events, and opportunities here at our Fellowship and out in the community right at your fingertips any time you need it.
This week: Read more about each of these on the Justice Hub webpage!
• ESTHER interfaith community organizing information
• ESTHER and Menominee Tribal Enterprises dedicate a Tree on Indigenous People’s Day – October 11
• UUA’s Side With Love offers resources at the Action Center
• What you can do to help ensure fair voting/districting maps
• Fox Cities Book Festival: Oct. 13-17, reading George (aka: Melissa’s Story)
If you want to share something on the Justice Hub webpage, please do so by completing this form by Thursday to be posted when the page is updated each weekend. Submissions may be subject to staff approval and editing.
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