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Fellowship Summer Picnic
WHEN:
Sunday, July 27th, starting at 4:00 pm
WHERE:
Smith Park Pavilion, 338 Cleveland St., Menasha
WHAT'S HAPPENING:
We can't wait to see you for a chance to gather for fun, food, and Fellowship friends this Sunday at Smith Park in Menasha!
The Fellowship will provide:
- Meat and vegetarian main dish, served around 5:00 pm
- Plates, napkins, and cutlery
- Access to electricity, running water, and restrooms at the Smith Park Pavilion
We hope you'll bring:
- A side to share
- Non-alcoholic beverages
- Excitement to connect with new and old friends
- A blanket or chairs (some picnic tables will be available in the pavilion)
- Lawn or yard games to share
- The whole family
Leave at home:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Glass bottles/drink containers
- Grumpy attitudes
We hope to see you, your family, and some friends there!
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Sunday, July 27
10:00 am Central Time in-person & livestream traditional service with sermon
New Equation: Spread the Love with Mile of Music
This year's Mile of Music service features Rissel and Yaina Peguero Almonte from the Green Bay band Pegasis, one of almost 200 bands appearing at the 2025 Mile of Music Festival. The sisters are as genre-less as they are jazzy. With roots in the Dominican Republic, Pegasis' cross-cultural musicality draws influences from jazz, funk, classical, and every corner of the world of music. The annual service features music and spoken presentation from a Mile artist, plus additional insights into the Appleton festival that runs from July 31 to August 3.
• Watch past sermons on our YouTube channel.
• Services details HERE
• See our website HERE for information about our Sunday religious exploration classes for children and youth.
• Share the Plate: In July, we share the plate with Fellowship Justice Action Ministry Teams (JAMs): Essentials, Gender Justice, Green Sanctuary, UU the Vote, and ESTHER.
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Summer 2025 Coffee & Conversation
June 1 through August 24
For those folks who appreciate the informal “Sunday Coffeehouse Service,” we’ll be offering a 9:00 am Coffee and Conversation opportunity, led by volunteer facilitators, which will include prompts given by the ministers to help guide the conversation and tie in with the focus of the 10:00 am service.
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Coming This Fall: Our Whole Lives (OWL) for 8th & 9th Graders
We’re excited to offer Our Whole Lives (OWL), our comprehensive sexuality education program for youth in 8th and 9th grade, beginning this fall. Classes will meet from 6:30–8:30 PM on the first and third Wednesday of each month, running from mid-September through May.
To help us prepare, we’re asking families to express interest by July 27, or sooner if we reach our 20-student capacity. This is not formal enrollment, but it will help us plan accordingly. If you’re interested, please email Kim Hartman at kim@fvuuf.org with your youth’s name and grade level.
OWL provides accurate, age-appropriate information on human development, relationships, and sexual health within a supportive, UU values-based framework. Learn more about the program at: www.uua.org/re/owl
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Save the Date: “Dig Deep” Weekend Kids’ Camp October 18–19, 2025
Mark your calendar for a weekend of fun, friends, and spiritual discovery!
Our “Dig Deep” Kids’ Camp for RE kids in 4K–5th grade will be right here at the Fellowship on Saturday, Oct. 18, 9 am–4 pm, and Sunday, Oct. 19, 10 am–3 pm.
Kids will dig into spiritual practices through stories, songs, play, and hands-on fun to explore big ideas in meaningful, age-appropriate ways that spark curiosity, joy, and a sense of wonder.
Stay tuned for registration details - this will be a weekend of connection, creativity, and community you won’t want to miss!
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Religious Exploration Schedule
SUMMER 2025
- July 27 - Flowers in Mini Pots & Beans in Windows
- August 3 - Visit from Therapy Dog
- August 10 - Nature Scavenger Hunt with the Landscape Committee
- August 17 - Open Lesson
- August 24 - End-of-Summer Bash!
- August 31 - Joy & Recreation
- September 7 - Mingling of the Waters All Ages Service
- September 14 - New Program Year Kick-Off
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Summer Religious Exploration for Kids
Our summer religious exploration classes for current kindergartners through 5th-grade children are underway. Children will learn about our faith’s values and make friends through participating in our hands-on lessons and fun activities. If your child(ren) participated last summer, they may remember the fun activities planned for each Sunday.
If your child(ren) is already registered for the 2024-2025 Program Year, summer is included, and there is no need to re-register your child(ren) until the 2025-2026 Program Year.
If your family is just joining us, you will need to register your child(ren) for the summer. There is no fee for summer RE. This is the link to the 2025 Summer RE Registration form.
The 2025-2026 Religious Exploration Registration form will be available in late summer. All children attending the new 2025-2026 RE Program Year will need to be re-registered at that time; current fees will apply.
We look forward to engaging curiosity and spending time in community with our young learners this summer! Come join us, won't you?
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LGBTQIA+ Support Group (New Small Group)
Sundays, July 27, 11:30 am
future dates: August 10, 24
Contact Karon Sandberg at karonsandberg@att.net with questions.
Are you in need of a safe place to find support during these challenging times? We will offer space to unload fears and stress, as well as offer support and advocacy opportunities while finding connection and joy within this multigenerational community.
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The Majority Project: 12M Postcards to Congress
July 27, before and after the 10:00 am service. The Fellowship's UU the Vote team and Wisconsin UU State Action Network invite you to stop in the Fellowship Hall next Sunday to participate in a nationwide project called "The Majority Project (12M Postcards to Congress)". You are asked to complete three postcards to US legislators, reminding them of overwhelming support for values that are currently being attacked and destroyed by all three branches of government. Let's call on them to represent and protect their constituents and our country. We have 500 postcards to complete.
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Move Together, Rise Together
An ESTHER Fundraising Event
August 18: 5:30 - 7:30 pm "An Evening of Folk Dance, Food & Justice: Move Together, Rise Together" (social event and fundraiser). ESTHER and The Folk Dancers of the Fox Valley (fyi: Jane Keggi has been dancing for decades with this group) will lead us in a joyful evening of connection, movement, and purpose! People of all abilities are welcome. Learn or enjoy watching simple, fun folk dances from around the world—no experience needed—and enjoy a delicious spread of fresh sandwiches and sides. All proceeds support ESTHER’s community organizing for racial equity, justice system reform, and affordable housing. Ticket Price: $25 (Kids under 12 free!) Register HERE.
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Fellowship Build Days
To celebrate the construction of Fellowship Members Willow and Brianna Gallagher's new home, we are organizing Fellowship Build Days to strengthen our community and allow us to show Brianna and Willow our love and support. We have selected the following dates on the build schedule:
Tuesday, September 9 - Air Seal and Insulate (9 needed)
Saturday, October 4 - Paint & Stain (7 needed)
No experience is required. On-the-job training provided. In addition to construction roles, there are opportunities to serve as site hosts or meal providers. If you are interested please email Angie Demers at AngieD@foxcitieshabitat.org.
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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.
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- July 27 - Summer Picnic (details above)
- September 7 - Water Mingling and Ingathering Service - bring a small vial of water from wherever you visit this summer to share with the gathered community!
- September 14 - Return to 2 Sunday services, 9:00 am Sunday Coffeehouse & 11:00 am Traditional Service. Nursery care at both services and religious exploration at 11:00 am. Middle Hour and Fun & Friends from 10:10-10:50 am.
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The Fellowship office will be closed on Friday, July 25.
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Your Time is a Great Gift
Highlighting volunteer opportunities at the Fellowship
- Sunday Service Ushers - Welcome people to the sanctuary, pass out orders of service, take the offering.
- Laundry Helpers - Take home dirty laundry from Fellowship (dish rags, table cloths, etc.) about once a month and bring it back clean.
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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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