This Sunday 10/30/22 –

• The Courage of Connection: Healing Our Ancestral Lines – The Rev. David Pettee was a white man who served as Director of Ministerial Credentialing for the Unitarian Universalist Association, and whose ancestors were northern slaveholders. Patricia Mann is a descendant of Cuff Simmons, one of the slaves owned by David’s family. We’ll read their story this morning, in honor of the courage it took to forge a connection across deep historic divisions.
• Children & Youth: – “Together Time” – All ages in service and coffee hour
• Donate to Share the Plate – Movin’ Out. They provide safe, affordable, community-integrated housing for people with disabilities. They also help families become first time homebuyers and modify their homes to be safe and accessible. Along with Red Caboose, Movin’ Out will be part of a new building in our neighborhood at Union Corners.

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Small Group Ministry – See your weekly newsletter for Zoom links

• Wednesday – Meditation Group 6:30-7 on zoom
• Thursday – Sacred Breath Choir 7:00 in person with virtual option
• Sunday – Octavia’s Parables Discussion Group 1-2 (on zoom) new time starts this week
• Monday – Journaling Group (every other Monday, 7-8 on zoom or in person. Next meeting: Nov. 7th (see weekly email for link)

Click here for group descriptions

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Saturday, November 5 10:00-2:30 – Exploring Membership Class at JRUUC, including lunch.  If you’re thinking about joining our congregation or simply want to learn more about Unitarian Universalism, the history of James Reeb, and what it means to be a member here, please join Rev. Karen and representatives of the Membership Team for this one-day, in-person event! Registration is required, so contact Mary Wagner or Rev. Karen to sign up or fill out the form on this page. Registration deadline is November 1.

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Get Out the Vote in Wisconsin Update

• THANK YOU to the 15+ folks that helped with addressing and sending postcards from UU the VOTE to WI residents! With your help, we sent out 400 postcards with voting information and positive messages about this very important election! 
• If you still have lists of addresses, please contact Megan Barry-Luglio for pickup or questions. 
• Check out myvote.wi.gov for voting locations and other information. 
• Click here for information about voting early in Madison. 

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Looking For People To Be Buddies With New Members – We would like to match new members each with an existing member. The ‘buddies’ would act as a contact person and personal connection for the new members. The buddy would be expected to reach out to their new buddy on a regular basis, perhaps monthly at first. If you are interested in being a buddy, please contact Kelly Kearns

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Nov. 12th – Reeb Rave – “Garden of Delights” Party, Dinner, Auction, Fundraiser, Community Builder –

• In person at Reeb 5:30-8:30, or on Zoom 6-8:30.  
• Online Bidding starts Nov 6 and ends 8pm Nov 12th
• We are hoping to do all bidding online except for the live desert auction. 
• Items are being added to our auction site as they come in! 
• We need your donations to make this fun and successful! Click the link below for more information and to donate. We will also have paper donation forms at church this Sunday.
• Suggested donation for the in person event – $10 per person or $25 for a family and includes dinner and live entertainment
• Online Zoom participation is free and entertainment will be streamed. 
• Contact Tom McClintock if you have questions, ideas, or would like to help with the event

Click to donate to the auction or learn more.

Click here to see the auction catalog and sign up to bid.

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MOSES Orientation November 12th

The MOSES Engagement Team invites you to an orientation for new members and those interested in learning about MOSES.  James Reeb was one of 10 original member churches. The orientation will be held on Zoom Saturday November 12, 10-11:30 am.  A variety of presenters will speak on topics such as the mission and values of MOSES, the beginning history, our connections to our state and national networks, ways to get involved as well as our successes and the impact we have had.  You will have a chance to meet MOSES members through two breakout sessions. Contact Joan Kemble for registration details

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Minister’s Availability – Tuesdays & Fridays & by appointment

Events Calendar (click for complete calendar)

Groundskeeping Sign-up

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JRUUC Is Hiring!

We’re accepting applications for these part-time positions. Please share with your networks!

• Temporary Office Assistant
• Interim Religious Education Coordinator
• Director of Religious Education
• Office Administrator
• Cleaner  

Click here for job descriptions and to learn more…

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Caring Tree Update

Social Justice Update – click for details

• UU the Vote – Local action and WUUSAN
• MOSES (Criminal Justice Reform) Orientation 11/12/22
• JRUUC Works for Justice! – Signup for emails and zoom links – next meeting is in November

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Music and Choir Update – click for details

• This week – Special music and shared music from long-time choir members Kirsten Johnson, Jean Skinner, Heike Saynisch and Doug Erickson!
• Regular rehearsals began September 8th, Thursdays at 7 – new folks are welcome, email Heather if it is your first time coming

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Religious Education and Family Ministry Update – click for details and our monthly schedule

• Job Openings – Directory of Religious Education, & Interim Religious Education Coordinator

There are several RE and family ministry related tasks that could use your energy as we transition to a new DRE. Please email Rev. Karen if you’re interested in helping with any of these:

• Helping to plan and co-lead our Coming of Age program with Elliott
• Leading the class for our younger children after worship on the first Sundays
• Sitting at the table in the Busy Hands Corner during worship
• Offering the Time for All Ages during worship

Thank you!

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Office Administrator Transition – Rev. Karen will be monitoring our office@jruuc.org email until we have a new administrator in place. Please continue to send anything you would send an administrator there.

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Membership Gatherings – click for details

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