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Auction Fever
Bidding in our Fellowship Auction starts TOMORROW!
Our Fellowship has grown, changed, and thrived over the last 70 years. We've moved buildings, changed ministers, and grown our impact. Now, we're raising money to make sure that we'll be here in another 70 years welcoming seekers, building loving community, and acting courageously for justice in our world. We've got all the important details below, and we'll see you in person on Saturday, November 8th (and maybe you'll see our Minister Emeritus, Rev. Roger Bertschausen, there, too, joining in the fun before he preaches at services on Sunday, November 9th!).
The online silent auction site will be live starting November 1st at 3:00 pm Central Time and will close on November 8th at 7:15 pm Central Time. Here, you can bid on items like baskets, dinners, parties, baked goods, and more. These items will also be available to browse (and bid on) at our live auction event on Saturday, November 8th. Speaking of the live event ...
The in-person auction will be on Saturday, November 8th. Doors open at 5:30 pm, and the live auction will kick off at 6:30 pm with vacation getaways, boat rides, and more. Bring your good vibes and enjoy heavy appetizers, beverages, and desserts before and during the event. There will also be childcare for our young friends who can enjoy some pizza and a movie while their grown-ups enjoy the auction.
There is no cost to attend. We are using a new auction software this year, so you will need to set up a new participant account to bid online. You'll need to purchase a paddle to participate in the fun of bidding in the live auction. Paddles are available to purchase in advance or at the door on the day of the event. The cost is $15 per paddle. You can visit our Auction website (hosted by Auctria) HERE to register and/or purchase your paddle.
We also welcome your generosity by donating food and/or beverages for the night of the auction or your time to make the auction successful. Please see the link to the Signup Genius for ways to help.
If you have questions, please contact Angie Miller at starlight54302@yahoo.com.
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Sunday, November 2
• 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
The Transient and the Permanent - Considering Our Life's Legacy by Rev. Christina Leone-Tracy
• 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 November, we share the plate between the Fellowship and Double Portion Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry.
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Creating a Table of Memory this Sunday at the 11:00 am Service
This Sunday, in the spirit of All Souls, El Dia de los Muertos, and Hallow's Eve, we will create a Table of Memory to gather our memories in honor of the people we have loved who have passed from life into the realm of memory. Please bring a photo or memento to place on the table (you will bring them home after the service), or come prepared to write a name or light a candle.
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Music Ministry
Hello friends, old and new! Our music programs are rolling, and we hope you'll join us! If you have questions or want to see the schedule of rehearsals, you can look at our Music Ministry page HERE or contact Tam Masters at tam@fvuuf.org - they'll point you in the right direction. If you want to be involved, let us know, HERE.
- November 2 - Fellowship Choir Rehearsal cancelled. Please contact Tam Masters at tam@fvuuf.org to receive an advanced copy of the music and the recording for the November 9 performance.
- November 9 - Fellowship Choir Rehearsal, 10:00 am, performance at the 11:00 am service
For information about our Music Ministries and the upcoming schedule, click the button:
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Middle Hour
Learning, Connection & Fun for All Ages on Sunday Mornings.
This Sunday:
- Estate Planning 101 information and conversation about the basics of planning for end-of-life, creating a will, etc. Offered by Joe McCleer, from McCleer Law.
- “It’s Just a Phase” November service theme discussion with the worship leader, and adding to our home altar with this month’s earth teacher, the moon.
Click the button to see what's coming up:
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Help Us Feed Our Community
In case you missed this opportunity last Sunday, here is something that you can do to help others during these trying times. The Essentials Justice Action Ministry team will be in the entry lobby handing out E2F (Empty to Full) pans this Sunday, November 2, after both services. Each pan includes a recipe and shopping list. All you need to do is combine the ingredients, put them in the pan, and freeze it unbaked. Then bring the pan(s) back to the Fellowship on Sunday, November 9. The frozen pans will then be taken to Pillars Adult and Family Shelter to be used for their evening meals. How easy is that for spreading love and kindness?
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Live Your UU Values: Assist Essentials in Providing a Meal at Pillars Adult and Family Shelter
Help our neighbors by assisting Essentials: Food and Shelter for All in preparing and serving a meal for Pillars Adult Shelter at 1928 W College Ave, Appleton, on Friday, November 7, 2025. Click HERE to select an item and sign up to prepare it for the meal. All items are to be delivered to Pillars Adult Shelter by 5:00 pm on Friday, November 7. Also, click on the link to volunteer to be a server from 4:30 to 8:00 pm for that meal. If you have questions or need assistance getting your food to the shelter by 5:00 pm, contact Nan Middleton at (906) 370-0560 or nrmiddleton72@gmail.com. Thank you!
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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.
- Registration is still open and walk-ins are welcome at the ESTHER fundraiser and social on November 2, 11:30 am to 3:30 pm at First Congregational UCC, Appleton. Come enjoy a family-friendly Packer Tailgate Party in the Big Tent provided by Fox City Flix! Cheer on the Packers and help support ESTHER while enjoying chili, hot dogs, and snacks. Register HERE.
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Senior Wonders
Senior Wonders will meet on Tuesday, November 4th, at noon at the Fellowship. Bring anything you wish to eat or drink and good thoughts to share. Thanksgiving is just around the corner. Please contact Janet Hughes at janet.ahma@yahoo.com with questions.
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Check out the Events & News website page for all of our upcoming events:
- Order by November 19 – BATS Youth Group Pie Fundraiser
- November 1 - Soup Saturday
- November 1 - Auction Fever Begins - Online Auction Kicks Off
- November 2 - Empty to Full Pan Program
- November 7 - Providing a Meal at Pillars Adult and Family Shelter
- November 8 - Fellowship 70th Anniversary Celebration - Celebrate our 70 years in 70's style at our Auction Fever LIVE auction!
- November 16 - Tell Me More
- November 16 - Navigating the Holidays: An LGBTQ+ Workshop for Keeping Your Sanity
- December 6 - Stone Soup Saturday Holiday Event for All Ages
- December 16 - Blue Holiday Evening Vespers
- March 14-15 - Spring Weekend Camp - "Blue Boat Home"
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Pie + Purpose = Perfect Thanksgiving!
Skip the stress and add a dash of joy to your holiday prep! Our spirited BATs teens are back at it—rolling up their sleeves for their Annual Thanksgiving Pie Fundraiser! They’ll be baking up pure deliciousness to help fund updated curriculum materials, fun activities, and special outings for this year’s program.
Each pie is handmade with loving care by our powerhouse team of young bakers and their families, guided by the legendary and ever-dedicated trio of Peter, Hannah, and baby Cora Weck, and our ever-devoted and faithful BATs Leadership Team.
Advance orders for pies are open. Order by November 19. Please contact Kim Hartman at kim@fvuuf.org with questions.
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Discovery and Friendship Happen Every Week! Join us in our Religious Exploration Classes
Our Religious Exploration programs spark curiosity, friendship, and spiritual growth. Each week, kids and teens explore big ideas, make friends, and practice living with compassion and purpose as they grow into our UU values — together.
There’s a place for every young seeker to connect and grow! Click here for information about each of our programs, including nursery, children’s Sunday Religious Exploration, and our teen programs: Crossing Paths, Being a Teen, and Our Whole Lives.
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Winter Art Show Theme:
“Our Love of Nature”
On Sunday, November 23, at 1:00 pm, we will be changing the art in the Fellowship Hall. If you have a piece you would like to display that matches the theme, please bring it to the Fellowship before that time. No late entries will be accepted. Your art doesn’t need to be original, but it needs to be ready to hang with your name and the name of the piece on the back. If you currently have art on display at the Fellowship, please take it home that morning or shortly before. If you want to bring in art before Nov. 23, please contact Cyndi in the office to make arrangements. And if you would like to be part of the team that changes the art show, please let me know. We are always looking for volunteers and new ideas. Thanks for sharing your love of art. It is greatly appreciated. Contact Mary Gerlach at gerlachmz@gmail.com with questions.
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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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