Upcoming Services
Sunday at 10:00 am
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July 7
Favorites by Rev. Leah Hart-Landsberg
American Sign Language interpretation provided by Jacqueline Corey
Life has plenty of obnoxious circumstances. Most of us can readily list at least a few things that consistently annoy us. As a countermeasure, author T. Wise recommends a quick reset that he calls a “pet fave.” The opposite of a pet peeve, he defines a pet fave(orite) as “that kind of thing that we love because it’s just satisfying or on point.” This practice of recognizing the minor details that please us can ground us in small reminders of joy and connect us to one another in appreciation.
July 14
Beauty and My Ill-fated Kayaking Trip by Rev. Jim Coakley
Sometimes the universe gives you one of those perfectly beautiful days in which a sense of the sacred surrounds you everywhere. Unfortunately, at those very same moments our self-absorption and ego often won't let us appreciate it. Come let me tell you about one such day while kayaking a few summers ago.
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At last weekend’s services, we collected $558.45 for Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build. If you missed the opportunity to contribute please drop off or mail a check payable to Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship with Habitat noted in the memo field, no later than Friday July 12, 2019. Your contribution will help support Habitat for Humanity’s effort to provide safe, decent, affordable housing for families. Thank you for your support!
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Camp Chalice: A Circus of UU Fun!
August 10-11, 9:30 am - 4:15 pmHey kids! Step right up for the GREATEST Summer Camp on Earth! Experience 3 MARVELOUS Rings of..UU identity! Friendship and Community! Wonder!
Participate in amazing workshops including the wonder of nature, create your own wonder box, mime, juggling, shadow puppets, and much more!
For children ages 4-10, cost is $50 per child. Please contact Kim Hartman to discuss options if this fee is burdensome.
Contact Kim Hartman, Director of Religious Education, at kim@fvuuf.org to sign up by Friday, July 5.
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Appleton Children’s Parade
Wednesday, July 24th lineup starts at 5:15 pm; parade starts at 6:00 pm
Tye Dye Party on Sunday, July 21st after the service
The children's parade is a fun way of involving families and children to have a parade to themselves! While it is focused on children, we invite anyone of any age to join us in the parade to represent UU while giving company to the children. We are going to be making tye-dye shirts so we have a theme and we will be making signs of our seven principles. The parade will go to City Park, with small activities at the end. You are all invited to design your bikes or scooters anyway you would like. Sign up at the Sign Up Spot if you are interested in attending either days. Contact Nick Schiller at nickgschiller@gmail.com with questions or click HERE for more information. This event is being organized by the Fellowship Multigenerational Committee.
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Cancer Support Group
Saturday, July 6, 3:00 pm
This group is for cancer survivors and those who are recently diagnosed. Our purpose is to provide a safe place to talk about our experiences, emotions, and thoughts without judgment from others. It is a place where each person is valued for one’s individual journey. Our focus is moving forward in a positive way through sharing of spiritual and mind/body information/practices that have helped us. Another focus is spiritual growth through finding one’s passions, living in the present, and viewing the whole person. It is a place to support those going through a difficult time.
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Senior Wonders
July 9, noon at Telulah Park in Appleton
Bring your lunch and meet at the park. We'll have our nature activities inside if the weather isn't good. Bring a friend.
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Fellowship Oshkosh Community - Event Cancelled
The Oshkosh community social gathering scheduled for Wednesday, July 10 has been cancelled due to a facilities problem at Evergreen Retirement Community. The social gathering will be re-scheduled.
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Men's Group Bike and Hike
Fox Valley UU Men organizes Bike & Hike adventures each summer. Our next Bike & Hike adventure is scheduled for Saturday, July 13th in Manitowoc County
"The Walls of Walla Hi" includes 20 miles of conversation-paced road riding and a one hour hike on a brand new segment of the Ice Age Trail. Cycling will include at least one long steep hill, hiking is also hilly through the northernmost section of the Kettle Moraine, all followed by late lunch near Kiel.
Gathering on the east side of the Fox Cities 8:00 am, returning by 4:00 pm. Each of our adventures includes first time Bike & Hikers - we are a welcoming community. Spend a day with others - Make friends for life. Respond with interest or questions to Mark Walker at mercianbike1975@gmail.com.
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Essentials JAM Needs You! 2019 Habitat for Humanity Interfaith Build
Essentials: Food and Shelter for All JAM is still looking for volunteers for the Habitat Interfaith home build this year. Construction roles are available (no experience necessary), and if you’d like to volunteer but would rather not do construction - Meal Providers (make a meal for approximately 15 people - fun to do with a friend!) and Site Support Host are also available. You don’t need to have experience in home construction to make a big impact!
Click HERE to sign up. If you don’t already have a profile created, you can do so at that time.
If you need help or have any questions, please feel free to email Angie Demers at angied@fchabitat.org or call 920.967.8895. Thank you once again for your vital part in making this happen for this future home buyer family!
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Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps
On Friday July 12, Lights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Detention Camps, will bring thousands of Americans together to shine light on the horrific detention camps across the country. The Appleton vigil is organized by Fellowship member GinaMaria Opalescent and will be at Houdini Plaza, downtown Appleton, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. Local sponsors include: Unidos por Un Futuro Mejor, ESTHER, ACLU, and Forward Fox Valley. More sponsors are being added. Watch this very moving 1-minute video from Lights for Liberty. There are over 400 events are planned worldwide. Bring a flashlight or candle.
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Office Closed
The office will be closed Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5.
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Road Construction Alert!
Outagamie County and the City of Appleton are planning a project to repair the concrete pavement on County KK / Calumet Street between Telulah Avenue and Kensington Drive, and on John Street between Matthias Street and Calumet Street. The project will also include construction of a longer eastbound right turn lane to the WIS 441 southbound on-ramp.
During the project, traffic on Calumet Street will be reduced to one lane in each direction, with limited left turn movements. John Street will be closed to through traffic. The project will be completed by August 16.
Be aware that this may impact your drive to the Fellowship, please plan for additional travel time, and watch for changes in the traffic patterns or limits to left turns. Additional information will be published in the scroll as it is available. Detailed information can also be found on the Outagamie county website, HERE.
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Upcoming Child Dedication Ceremony Dates
Dedicating a child at the Fellowship is a powerful and precious ritual, designed to welcome your young one into life and into the loving embrace of our community. Any member or committed friend of the Fellowship may request a child dedication by contacting a minister.
Rev. Christina and Rev. Leah will both officiate at these services.
September 8 10:00 am service Mingling of the Waters – sign up by August 8
December 22 4:00 pm Solstice service – sign up by November 22
April 26 9:00 and 10:45 am services Earth Day – March 26
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Joys and Concerns
As your faith community, we want to celebrate your joys with you and support you through times of concern.
To share a joy or concern with our ministers and/or at services, please email Rev. Leah at leah@fvuuf.org.
To be added to the Joys and Concerns email list, contact Cyndi Polakowski at cyndi@fvuuf.org.
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Weekly Calendar Thursday, July 4
Office Closed
Friday, July 5
Office Closed
Saturday, July 6
6:30am Joyful Mind Zen Sangha
10:00am Spanish Charla
3:00pm Cancer Support Group
Sunday, July 7
10:00am Worship Service
6:00pm Smiling Dandelion Sangha
Monday, July 8
9:00am Goddess Group
Thursday, July 11
6:30pm Spill it Sister
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Book Club Books
UU Book Club No meeting in July
August: She Has Her Mother's Laugh by Carl Zimmer
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