This Sunday 11/2/22 –
- Our Future’s Past with Rev. Karen Armina – The Sunday before Election Day is a good time to invite the wisdom of our ancestors, and to be mindful of the generations that will follow us. This morning, we’ll share in a ritual of remembrance for the authors of our history, and we’ll explore how the things we do today create the history our descendants will know.
- Children & Youth: Fellowship for Families – Our children and youth may choose to sit at the Busy Hands Corner during worship, and will meet for classes for 30-45 minutes after worship. Our younger children (through 5th grade) will meet with Jean Skinner in the multipurpose room for community-building and thematic activities, and our youth will meet with Rev. Karen in the youth room for check-ins and room remodeling.children and youth meet after the service
- 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.
- Music this week – click for “previews”
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Friday Nov. 4th – Reeb Rave Auction Donation Forms Requested – see below for details
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.
Sunday Nov. 6th – Reeb Rave Auction Bidding Starts Sunday Nov. 6th – see below for details
Nov. 12th – Reeb Rave – “Garden of Delights” Party, Dinner, Auction, Fundraiser, Community Builder –
- In person at Reeb at 5:30-8:30, and on Zoom at 6:00-8:30 NOTE THE TIME CHANGE
- Online Bidding starts Nov 6 and ends at 8:00 pm on Nov 12
- Items are being added to our auction site as they come in!
- Online participation is free and entertainment will be streamed.
- Suggested donation for the in person event – $10 per person or $25 for a family and includes dinner and live entertainment
- We need your donations to make this fun and successful! We are at 60% of our donation goal so please get your donations in by this Friday.
- Donations can be dropped off at Reeb Friday Nov 11, 4-7 or Saturday Nov 12, 10-2
- We also need help with decorating, Friday Nov 11 and Saturday morning Nov 12. Contact Kelly Kearns.
- 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, register as a bidder, and register for the meal
MOSES Orientation November 12th
The MOSES Engagement Team invites you to an orientation for new members and those interested in learning about MOSES (Criminal Justice Reform). 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
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.
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
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…
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.
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 is 11/7 in person at Reeb but folks will be making decorations for the Reeb Rave instead of the usual journaling format.
Click here for group descriptions
Minister’s Availability
Events Calendar (click for complete calendar)
Snow Lottery (Removal) Sign-up
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
Music and Choir Update – click for details
- This week – Special music and shared music – “We Rise” – click the link above for more previews
- Regular rehearsals are Thursdays at 7 – new folks are welcome, email Heather if it is your first time coming
Religious Education and Family Ministry Update – click for details and our monthly schedule
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!
Membership Gatherings – click for details
Inspiration
| Our November theme invites us to be intentional and aware of all the ways change happens within, between, and around us. In this space, you’ll find a new invitation into reflection on our monthly theme every week. |
| Our November Theme: The Path of Change |
| Check-in question: Sure, “they” need to change. But how might you changing something about yourself enable that? Let difficulty transform you. And it will. In my experience, we just need help learning how not to run away. — Pema Chodron |
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- 8th Principle Work
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