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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.
We need help to make this succeed! Helpers, and baked goods for the bake sale are needed. Sign up HERE!
Do you have treasures to share?? Bring your items to donate on Sunday, April 20 from 8:00 am to 12:30 pm, or during the week of April 21 - April 24. Monday and Tuesday you can drop off items 8:30 am to 6:00 pm, and Wednesday and Thursday you can drop off from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm. **Please DO NOT bring donations earlier, since we do not have space to store them. Please, no large furniture (dining tables, couches, armoires, etc) or appliances (microwaves, fridges, televisions, etc.).**
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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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Sunday, April 20
- 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
Plowshares & Possibility
by Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave
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10:10 AM Middle Hour
No Middle Hour offering this Sunday.
Click HERE for future Middle Hour offerings.
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Appleton Area Ecumenical Good Friday Service
Join us at the Fellowship at noon on Friday, April 18 for the Appleton Area Ecumenical Good Friday service; an hour devoted to the Christian remembrance of the crucifixion of Jesus and the sadness and fear of that day, as well as the challenges we currently face in our lives and our world. Several area churches participate annually, and this year the Fox Valley UU Fellowship is the host!
The Zoom link will be available on the services page of our website HERE.
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Supporting Our Neurodiverse Learners Session
Sunday, April 27
Join us on Sunday, April 27, from 12:30-2:00 pm. Sophia Shulz, our wonderful Neurodiversity Support Intern, will lead a session on how to support our neurodiverse learners and members of our beloved community. Sophia has been working hard to help us understand the unique needs of our neurodiverse students and how we can best support them. She has lots of valuable insights to share! We want to make the most of our time with her before she leaves us in June to pursue the next steps in her professional journey so let’s make the most of our time with her while we can!
Bring a sack lunch and we’ll provide snacks, veggies, drinks, etc.
If you plan to attend RSVP and fill out the survey asking what you would like to learn about by Sunday, April 20th.
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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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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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Religious Exploration Program Year
We warmly invite all young curious minds to join us in fun and friendship in our Religious Exploration classes on Sundays during the 11:00 service. Kids in grades 4K-8 will discover our values through enriching lessons and activities that help them grow spiritually, ethically, and intellectually.
Every month, our students in grades 4K- 5 will explore a variety of major world religions and learn more about our new Unitarian Universalist values: Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity (JETPIG). Finally, they will continue their journey of understanding and practicing their own UU faith.
Click HERE for information about each of our programs including nursery, children’s Sunday Religious Exploration, and HERE for our teen programs; Crossing Paths, Being a Teen, and Our Whole Lives.
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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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Madison Action Day
Thank you to all who participated in WISDOM's Madison Action Day last week. Fifteen members from the Fellowship participated amidst the group of 300+ participants statewide. Our Fox Valley participants visited in offices of 5 assembly reps and 3 state senators to discuss budget priorities.
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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.
- April 22, 6 pm -8 pm, Earth Day Celebration at Menasha Library, Company E room, lower level, potluck supper, and music by the band Cruel Buddhist 6-7 pm. Hosted by Fox Cities Citizens Climate Lobby.
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- April 18 - Good Friday Ecumenical Service at the Fellowship (details above)
- 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)
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Please Be Aware
On Sunday, April 6, a car was stolen from our parking lot while the Fellowship member was attending services. They had inadvertently left their keys in the car. Thankfully, the car was recovered the next day with no damage. We know this is a safe place and we strive for openness and comfort, but we ask you to please be mindful of your belongings and not leave valuables unattended.
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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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