Adult R/E - "An Enjoyable Dive into Who and What We Are"
Bill Blake’s Sunday morning meditation class has been shifted to
Monday night from 7:30-9pm, the first and third Mondays
of each month starting February 19th, 2018 in Forbes classrom 4 upstairs.
Bill Blake & Dave Watson will present an enjoyable dive into the who and what we are. This on-going, twice a month class is presented to help participants master specific meditation skills. We endeavor to answer the questions Who am I? (attitudes and beliefs) and What am I? (essence or true nature). This class will include meditations that explore participants' spiritual goals. The monthly group meetings will also focus on insights gained throughout the month. It is expected that participants have a regular meditation practice.
Date / Time:
Repeats every month on the first Sunday and on the third Sunday until Sun Feb 18 2018 except Sun Nov 19 2017, Sun Dec 17 2017, Sun Feb 18 2018.
Sunday, November 5, 2017 - 9:30am - 10:45amSunday, December 3, 2017 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Sunday, January 7, 2018 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Sunday, January 21, 2018 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Sunday, February 4, 2018 - 9:30am - 10:45am
Room:
Contact Name:
Bill Blake
November, 2017
Wonderful Watercolors Await on the Art Wall in November
Please join us to view the world through watercolor creations this November during our Art Wall Opening Reception: Sunday, November 5, from noon to 1:30 pm in Forbes Hall. Artist Kathy Wilczek will be on hand to share her thoughts and inspirations behind the pieces on display.
Wilczek grew up in the Boston area, where from an early age she was inspired to create art, often winning contests put on by the Boston Globe. Her passion led her to degrees in Fine Arts and Graphic Design; she taught Art and Art History in Illinois for over ten years. In Chicago, Lake Michigan replaced her New England ocean as she continued to explore art forms in every way possible. Her work was displayed and sold in art galleries and design studios throughout the Chicago area for decades.
Wilczek has studied and created a variety of art forms by working with oils, acrylics, mixed-media, sculpture, and most recently, watercolor. Wilczek’s influences include Van Gogh and “the whole Wyeth family.” Wilczek mentions, “My point of view is nature, whimsy, and generally illustrative. Color and how it effects other colors is something always on my mind.”
She and her husband retired and relocated from the Midwest to the Tucson desert six years ago. The vastly different surroundings, especially the mountains, inspired her to learn to paint with watercolors in order to express the dryness of the desert through water and color. She has developed an enduring love for the West Coast. Wilczek loves to visit Santa Monica and the Pier, finding new enchantment in the West Coast vibes and ocean fun. Although the two coasts she has lived on elicit very different feelings, to study both is her delight.
Contact our Art Director, Beverly Alison, for further info about this show or about exhibiting on our Art Wall.
Heart and Soul: A Contemplative Worship Service - What Does It Mean to Be a Community of Abundance?
Sunday, November 12, 2017 - 5:00pm
Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson
Heart and Soul services are led by Rev. Kikanza Nuri-Robins, Joyce Holmen, and Karen Hsu Patterson. With singing
and instrumental music, poetry, statements and questions, silence and sharing, we’ll explore monthly worship
themes.
Sunday, November 12: What Does It Mean to be a Community of Abundance?
A Sunday Kind of Love
Sunday, November 26, 2017
Rev. Lee Marie Sanchez
Worship Associate:
Margot Page
Where can we find a love that, as the iconic singer and songwriter, Etta James sang, will last past Saturday night and is more than love at first sight? Well, my friends, you do not have to look farther than right here in this beloved community for a Sunday Kind of Love that gets you from Sunday to Sunday, every week.
RRTF - Dialogue Circle
Two Dialogue Circles to discuss the rough draft of the Covenant of Right Relations have now been held. If you haven’t had a chance to provide feedback or input, please attend our third and final Circle on Sunday, November 19 from 1 – 3. You may sign up at the Right Relations table in Forbes Hall after both services or by emailing: rightrelations@uusm.org. This is an exciting process of contemplating and deciding how we want to be with one another. We are committing to our highest aspirations for relationship and we need everyone’s voice and heart for it to fully reflect our community.
And the Right Relations Task Force is also available to help talk through any concerns or conflicts you are presently holding or experiencing. Just complete a Note to Right Relations and let us know what’s on your mind. Stop by the Sunday table in Forbes or drop a line to the above email.
Date / Time:
Sunday, November 19, 2017 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RRTF- Dialogue Circle
Come at noon for a light lunch and stay for the Dialogue Circle from 1 – 3pm. Please rsvp to: rightrelations@uusm.org so we have enough food.
This is an exciting process of contemplating and deciding how we want to be with one another. We are committing to our highest aspirations for relationship and we need everyone’s voice and heart for it to fully reflect our community.
After the three Dialogue Circles where the Right Relations group will gather feedback and input, a final draft covenant will be sent to the Board. Once they approve, the Covenant will be in its final form and will be voted on by the congregation. We hope your aspirations for how we agree to be with one another will be reflected in the final draft. To be certain of that, attend a Dialogue Circle or email your thoughts and comments to: rightrelations@uusm.org.
Thank you for your thoughtful participation and engagement in this important undertaking.
Date / Time:
Saturday, November 11, 2017 - 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Contact Name:
Vilma Ortiz
RRTF - Dialogue Circle
TONIGHT! A Dialogue Circle to discuss the rough draft of the Covenant of Right Relations. Light dinner at 6, followed by the Circle Conversation from 7 – 9. Share your perspective, ask questions, have input as we work toward creating and owning our very first Covenant of Right Relations. If you read this in time, please call S. Stoyanoff (her number’s in the directory) so she can plan for food. If not, just come! Walk-ins welcome.
Date / Time:
Thursday, November 9, 2017 - 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Contact Name:
Vilma Ortiz
D4$ - Committee Meeting
Date / Time:
Saturday, December 2, 2017 - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Room:
Contact Name:
Melinda Ewen
Church Office is closed in observance of Thanksgiving
Date / Time:
Friday, November 24, 2017 - 10:00am - 5:00pm