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Connect and Commit: Engage, Serve, Give
Communication is vital to the life of The Fellowship. This year, our Generosity & Engagement Ministries (GEM) is focusing on the ways we Connect and Commit: Engage, Serve, Give.
Our goal is that each person will consider their connection and commitment to the Fellowship – How do you want to engage, serve, and give this year?
We need each of you to complete the Connect and Commit form, to let us know your hopes, goals, and intentions for the year. Our goal is to help each person find their place at the Fellowship so that we are all connected in meaningful ways. The information from the form will help us support your purposeful commitment to the Fellowship.
Please click HERE for details and to fill out the form. Paper forms are available in the Fellowship lobby.
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Sunday, September 299:00 am Central Time in-person
informal coffeehouse-style service with conversation
11:00 am Central Time in-person & livestream
traditional service with sermon
Wake Up! An Exploration of Rosh Hashanah & Yom Kippur by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
Click HERE for Worship Service Zoom Information & the Order of Service
• Visit fvuuf.org/middlehour/ to learn more about middle hour.
• Watch past sermons on our YouTube channel.
• Upcoming Services HERE
• See our website HERE for information about our Sunday religious exploration classes for children and youth.
• Share the Plate: In September we share the plate between the Fellowship and Zion Lutheran Housing Initiative.
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10:10 AM Middle Hour
Middle Hour offering this Sunday:
• Service Conversation & Rosh Hashanah Ritual
Click HERE for future Middle Hour offerings.
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| | Ministry Call & Co-Ministry
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Small Group Conversations on Co-Ministry: Sign-Up Now!
As you may have heard, a proposal has been offered to move in the direction of a shared ministry between Rev. Christina and Rev. Hannah. To help the congregation decide whether or not such a shared ministry is good for the Fellowship, the Ministerial Call Discernment Team has prepared several opportunities to ask questions, get to know Rev. Hannah and her family better, and engage in dialogue as a community.
In October, we will offer cottage meetings for small group conversations on co-ministry and calling Rev. Hannah. Sign-ups are now open in-person (after services) or online (click here):
Cottage Meeting Schedule (Subject to change)
• Saturday, October 19 from 10:00 AM-12:00 PM at the Fellowship
ADA accessible; Childcare available
• Sunday, October 20 from 2:00-4:00 PM, hosted by Ben & Sam Zinth
2-3 steps required to enter residence (no railing)
• Tuesday, October 22 from 7:00-9:00 PM, online via Zoom
• Wednesday, October 30 from 7:00-9:00 PM, hosted by Tim Watson & Pete Smaby
2-3 steps required to enter residence (no railing)
• Sunday, November 10 from 12:30-2:30 PM at the Fellowship
ADA accessible; Childcare available; Light lunch provided
Other Important Dates
• Sunday, November 10: Rev. Hannah and Rev. Christina will co-preach about trust and shared ministry
• Sunday, November 17: Congregational vote on the proposal to call Rev. Hannah as our co-minister
The ministerial call of Rev. Hannah is an important step in the future of our Fellowship. Please make plans to be a part of it by attending the events outlined above. See you there!
Ministerial Call Discernment Team
Brian Murton, Marti Wheeler, Sam Zinth, Dave Gerlach, and Tim Watson
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| | Religious Exploration - Children & Youth
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Religious Exploration Program Year has begun!
Our 2024-2025 Religious Exploration Program Year kicked off last Sunday. We warmly invite all young curious minds and adventurous spirits to join us in a journey filled with fun and friendship. Together, we will explore our values through enriching lessons and activities that promote spiritual, ethical, and intellectual growth in our students.
We have some new and exciting changes for your kids this year, along with old favorites. One week a month will be spent learning more about other world religions (Hinduism, Paganism, Sikhism, Buddhism, and others). Another week we will learn about our new UU values of Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity (JETPIG). The following weeks will continue with our previous curriculum: Soul Matters. Come Join Us!
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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Embark on a Journey with Some of the Most Wonderful Souls You Could Ever Hope to Meet!
Each one of us possesses our own unique talents and gifts, and it is this vibrant tapestry of uniqueness that makes our Religious Exploration Team so terrific! Most of us may not come from formal teaching backgrounds, but what we all share is an abundance of kindness in our hearts and an insatiable curiosity in our minds!
Are you intrigued but hesitant? Take a leap of faith and plan a day to immerse yourself in a classroom. Experience the beautifully welcoming environment without any obligation and see for yourself the possibilities that await!
If you’re yearning to broaden your horizons and forge deep connections with some truly remarkable individuals, please reach out to Kim Hartman or Jill Williams for more information.
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Fellowship Kids- Join us for Fun and Friends During Middle Hour!
• Drop-off Time: 10:05-10:10 am
• Pick-up Time: 10:50-10:55 am
Meet us in the Potter Room (Next to the Anthony/Mural Room) for Fun & Friends, a supervised time for community creation through play, games, and art for our kids ages 4K through 5th grade (approximately ages 4-10).
Older kids are invited to attend coffee hour or one of the adult Middle Hour offerings. Our nursery will be open for our youngest friends, ages 6 months to 4 years.
We Need YOU! Let’s pull together to make this happen for our community!
We are still in need of adult volunteers who are willing to supervise the Fun & Friends room or the nursery. Fun & Friends volunteers do not need to be teachers, regular RE volunteers, or have any experience! Anyone over the age of 18 (and at least 21 for the nursery) who can pass a background check is welcome to apply. Contact Ms. Kim or Ms. Jill if you'd like to help out in this way! (kim@fvuuf.org or jill@fvuuf.org)
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| | Connect & Commit Spotlight
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JBear Photography – Individual and Family Sessions!
Sign up for a time slot by clicking HERE.
On September 29, Jerry Behrendt (Fellowship member and photographer) will be offering the opportunity to have your individual, family, or group photos taken at the Fellowship, in plenty of time to print those holiday cards! Jerry is donating his time and asks that you pay for this service by giving back to the Fellowship. You can pay with a check written to FVUUF with “Photos” in the memo line, or pay via our online giving portal, HERE, select the Fellowship Fundraiser tile and follow the prompts. Any amount is welcome, with a suggestion of $100 per session. After the session, Jerry will edit the photos and send you a private link to view and download your photos and print them however you wish. In case of inclement weather, we have scheduled a rain date of October 27. Any questions? Contact Rev. Christina (christina@fvuuf.org).
You can view Jerry’s photography website, here: https://jbearphoto.com/.
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Watch for upcoming Connect & Commit opportunities and events.
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| | Adult Learning & Connection Opportunities
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Soup-er Saturday
(Formerly Soup Saturday)
First Saturday of each month, 5:00-6:00 pm CT (October – May) No Soup-er Saturday in December.
Join us at the Fellowship for an evening of fun, friends, conversation, and a potluck dinner. Soup is welcome! But feel free to also bring whatever other potluck food you wish to share (including vegetarian/ vegan/ gluten-free options), bread, sides, maybe dessert… and your appetite!
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Changing Hearts and Minds: A Conversational Approach Training
Sunday, October 6th at 12:30 pm @ the Fellowship
Limit 20. Please register HERE. A soup lunch will be provided.
Join this hands-on training facilitated by Planned Parenthood WI and hosted by the Gender Justice Action Ministry Team on how to talk and listen respectfully about the challenges and needs of reproductive rights with those who may think differently than we do.
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Justice Action Ministry Activities
UU the Vote: Did you know that voter registration is critical to Getting out the Vote? This coming Sunday, please stop by the Vote Your Values table sponsored by UU the Vote. You can learn how you can verify your current voter registration, where and when you can vote in this election, absentee voting, and early voting. You can also learn about opportunities to help organizations in getting people registered to vote.
• Sept. 29: voter registration information table
• Oct 6 and 20th: Postcards to voters to get out the vote!
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 | Click the image to view the Justice Hub
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Justice HubCheck 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.
- Oct. 1, Book Study Kickoff, Poverty, by America, author Matthew Desmond, 6:30 pm, hosted by ESTHER at 116 E. Wisconsin Avenue, Appleton
- Oct. 5, NAMI Walk. Register HERE.
- Oct. 6, 12:30 pm at the Fellowship. Please Register HERE for Changing Hearts and Minds; A conversational Approach Training about Reproductive Rights hosted by the Gender Justice Action Ministry Team and facilitated by Planned Parenthood
- UU the Vote Reminder: You can find voter information on registration, polling locations, absentee voting, and early voting at: Vote411.org OR www.myvote.wi.gov.
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Care and SupportTo submit a Joy or Concern, fill out the form on our website or contact Rev. Hannah Roberts Villnave, Assistant Minister, at hannah@fvuuf.org or 920-731-0849. For pastoral emergencies call 920-383-1565.
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