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Coming Soon! Changes in Contribution Management
Beginning with the new fiscal year (July 1) we will start entering contribution information to our new Planning Center/Church Center software. This is exciting news because, like with all of Church Center, giving information will soon be available to you through your Church Center portal!
As we’re getting your account set up in the new system you may receive some automated emails. These emails will be from Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist with a message from Church Center. For example, if you share giving with another Church Center user (shared households) you will receive an email informing you that those accounts have been combined for giving records. The new system will also send email receipts for contributions, though you have the option to discontinue those emails. You can look at giving information in your Church Center profile at any time.
Please be patient as we get things set up and understand that we won’t be transferring giving history. The information you see in Church Center will only include contributions after July 1, 2026.
If you have questions about this change, please contact Finance Manager Laura Kallio at laura@fvuuf.org.
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Sunday, June 28
10:00 am Central Time in-person & livestream
The Work of the People: Liturgy, Music, and Possibility 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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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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Summer 2026 Religious Exploration for Kids
Our Summer Religious Exploration (RE) program for current Pre-K through 5th grade children is rolling. 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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Meal Support for Pillars Adult & Family Shelter
Essentials Food and Shelter for All is coordinating a community meal for the Pillars Adult & Family Shelter. Meal item drop‑off will take place on June 30, from 4:00–4:30 pm at 400 N. Division Street, Appleton.
To contribute, please sign up HERE. Questions can be directed to Angie Miller at starlight54302@yahoo.com or 920‑810‑7968. Thank you for helping provide warmth and nourishment to our neighbors.
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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.
June 30 faith 250 from 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Faith 250, ESTHER and Prince of Peace Lutheran Church are hosting with WIVEK the following hybrid event at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2330 E. Calumet Street, Appleton: https://faith250.org, a national movement for faith communities to gather together to read and reflect on some civic texts. The goal is to build lasting relationships between local leaders and institutions that care about our country’s future, grounded in pride, patriotism, empathy, and unity. Registration links for in-person or virtual participation and link to texts are inside the Justice Hub Calendar. Click HERE to check out the flyer.
July 7, Pillars of Democracy: Unite & Rise Community Art Workshop at First Congregational UCC, Appleton, 5:30 - 7:30 pm, more information in the Justice Hub calendar. Link HERE to RSVP for the dinner. Sponsored by ESTHER, WIVEC, and Faith250. Click HERE to view the flyer.
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Scam/Phishing Emails
We have seen an uptick lately in scam/phishing emails, and scammers continue to get more sophisticated.
Unfortunately, many of us have been targeted in our personal lives, but religious communities continue to be a hotbed of these nefarious emails. No one is immune. Scam/phishing emails often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link, opening an attachment, or inadvertently giving them seemingly innocuous information, which they later use to target others.
Along with the ever-present money/gift card scams, most recently, scammers have been posing as board members or staff members trying to get a member directory. To keep everyone's information safe, member directories are only available to lay leaders who need the information in their volunteer roles.
As some of you may still have an older version of our membership directory, please remember, Fellowship leadership and staff will NEVER email direct requests for money, gift cards, or a membership directory!
Think twice before acting on any email requests and be sure to double-check the sender’s email address. Many scammers pretend to be a trusted friend or Fellowship employee, but the email address is not our own. This may be an attempt to collect personal information or trick you into clicking on a malicious link.
Please do NOT respond to or forward any email that says it’s from a Fellowship staff person unless it is coming from an “FVUUF.org” email address. If you have received an email that you are unsure whether it’s coming from a staff person, please call the Fellowship office at 920.731.0849. Also, if you have received these or any similar emails appearing to come from the name of a Fellowship minister, staff member, or board member, please click on the following link to the Federal Trade Commission Consumer Information webpage, and scroll to the bottom of the page for information on how to report phishing emails HERE.
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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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