Welcome to Unitarian Universalism
We are people of all ages, people of many backgrounds, and people of many beliefs. We are brave, curious and compassionate thinkers and doers. We create spirituality and community beyond boundaries, working for more justice and more love in our own lives and in the world. Unitarian Universalism draws from our heritages of freedom, reason, hope, and courage, building on the foundation of love. We covenant, congregation-to-congregation and through our Association, to support and assist one another in our ministries. Love is the power that holds us together and is at the center of our shared values. The values we share include all the following, which we hold as inseparable and deeply interconnected:- Interdependence: We honor the interdependent web of all existence and acknowledge our place in it.
- Pluralism: We are all sacred beings, diverse in culture, experience, and theology.
- Justice: We work to be diverse multicultural Beloved Communities where all feel welcome and can thrive.
- Transformation: We adapt to the changing world.
- Generosity: We cultivate a spirit of gratitude and hope.
- Equity: We declare that every person is inherently worthy and has the right to flourish with dignity, love, and compassion.
- Beliefs and Shared Values – more information on our shared values and answers to some common belief questions
- Who We Are – our history, symbols, backgrounds and stories
- Religious Practices – what Unitarian Universalists do on Sunday and every day, including holidays and rites of passage
- Get Involved – find out how to connect with Unitarian Universalism, no matter where you are
THIS WEEK’S CHURCH CALENDAR
Monday – July 14
Tuesday – July 15
11am – Noon Truly Mindful Tuesday Meditation – Tina will be present. All are invited to try different forms of meditation together each week.
12:30 – 2:30pm Tina’s Office Hours – Please make an appointment so you won’t have to wait.
6pm SIUUC Gardening Forum
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94884266239
Phone: 1 253 215 8782 ID: 94884266239
If you would like to be included in the Garden Forum weekly email synopsis and email discussions, please contact Edna at skyislandchurch@gmail.com.
6:30 – 8pm Dharma Buddhists Meditation
Wednesday – July 16
6 – 7:30pm Wondering Wednesdays
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/99892265318
Phone: 1 669 900 9128 ID: 99892265318
Come join us for Wondering Wednesday at 6pm on Zoom, where we are always wondering how everyone is doing, and catch up on the latest in the SIUUC Community. Feel free to pop in for some friendly conversation and maybe a chuckle or two.
Thursday – July 17
11:30am Men’s Luncheon – Contact Pat Aronna if you plan to attend.
Friday – July 18
11am – 3pm EAF
1pm – ??pm Board Games
For all Zoom meetings, if you need to call in by phone you can call 1-253-215-8782.
The meeting ID is the last 11 digits of the corresponding link.
RECURRING MONTHLY ACTIVITIES
First Friday:
9am First Friday Hike
6pm PFLAG Monthly Meeting
11am Second Friday – Church Ladies Lunch at the Country House Restaurant
11:30am Third Thursday – Men’s Luncheon. Contact Pat Aronna if you plan to attend.
Third Friday
11am – 3pm EAF
1pm – ??pm Board Games
12pm Third Sunday – Board of Directors meet at the church following Sunday Service
10:30am Fourth Sunday 2nd Collection
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, you can call 1-253-215-8782. The meeting ID is the last 11 digits of the corresponding link.
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Together we rise,
Mary Katherine Morn
President
Unitarian Universalist Service Committee
New Things To Do at Sky Island UU
SERVICE FOR JULY 13
“16th Century UU Freedom of Religion”
This week you are in for a treat, Rev. Karla Stone Brockie will speak about “the Renaissance as a time of great learning, and of brutal suppression. Check out Unitarianism in one kingdom.” Rev. Karla is a retired UU minister. She has been a chaplain and has served congregations in North Carolina and Arizona, including this one. She is married to Rev. Hanne Stone Brockie and lives in Tucson.
In-Person and on Zoom:
Phone: 1-253-215-8782
Meeting ID: 989 1828 0553
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REV. TINA’S WEEK
This week I had the great pleasure to meet for a second time with Thomas Wininger (“pronounced like ‘wine and dine’” in Thomas’ own words). He will play for us periodically when Becky is away while he works for ALLO Fiber in Sierra Vista (only until next Spring, unfortunately). He has been a professor of music, teaching choral music in particular — so you are in for a second treat during worship this Sunday. He will be back to play for us several Sundays in September. I hope Becky will make use of his time in Sierra Vista to take the vacations she’d like this year! Of course we are always looking for a more permanent pianist; if any of you have good leads please let me or Jim Gillham know about them.
Tina’s Office Hours: My office hours next week will be Tuesday, July 15, 12:30 – 2:30. Please make an appointment so you won’t have to wait.
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Mindfulness Meditation
Come for mindfulness meditation each Tuesday from 11am – noon at the church. We take turns leading it, but don’t feel that you have to. Come and try it out, no experience necessary.
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Wondering Wednesdays
Come join us for Wondering Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. (local time) on Zoom, where we are always wondering how everyone is doing, and catch up on the latest in the SIUUC Community. Feel free to pop in on the rest of us for some friendly conversation and maybe a chuckle or two.
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Dick Nielsen broke his hip last week and is making strides in his physical therapy, staying on the third floor rehab unit of Canyon Vista. Please check in with Georgia, 320-676-3313, to see if he is up for a visit and a good time for one. He is active with physical therapy at least three times a day.
Susie Fawcett continues to live at the Haven and was aware of visits last week.
Pamela Lee: The church has decided to have our own time to celebrate the life of Pamela Lee at 2pm on Saturday, August 23rd. If you would like to bring finger food in her honor, please contact Tina.
If you have a joy you’d like to share or a sorrow you’d like people to hear, please send an email to skyislandchurch@gmail.com
