OUUC Weekly Update
October 17, 2023
Thursday Dinner: Choir Takeover and Cabaret!
This is going to be a special dinner this week, with the Choir taking over the food and Troy organizing a Cabaret during dinner! So come for both food AND entertainment this week.
All are invited to join us for a fun and healthy dinner this week 5:30-6:30 pm.
This week the dinner will be followed by the children’s class “Lessons of Loss” at 6:30 pm, the Buddhist Sangha at 6:30 pm, and the UU Pagan Group at 7:00 pm.
Interested in Membership?
This year we are trying something new in place of our New Member Classes and offering a gathering twice a month for those interested in knowing more about Unitarian Universalism, OUUC, and membership at OUUC. The gatherings are all on Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am. For more information, reach out to Rev Sara Lewis.
Schedule of Gatherings:
October 21: Campus Tour and congregational history
November 4: Faith Development for All
November 18: Worship and the Liturgical Year
Register here.
All Volunteer Training
Sunday, October 22 at 11:30 am
Everyone interested and all who volunteer in any way at OUUC are invited to this month’s All Volunteer Training. This month we will focus on practical “How Do I …. ?” questions.
UU Pagan Group
Thursday, October 19, 7:00-8:30 pm
All are welcome at the monthly meeting of our new pagan group, which will involve some community building, some ritual, and some planning for future activities.
For more information, contact Rev Sara.
OUUC is Hiring: Part-Time Professional: Business Manager
OUUC is seeking a part-time Business Manager as the first of two positions that will assume the work of Darlene Sarkela, church administrator, when she retires in the new year. Please share this by posting widely as we search for the best person to serve OUUC and our community. Job Description
Thank you!
Rev. Mary, minister@ouuc.org
Samhain Ritual and Potluck
Monday October 30 at 6:30 pm
All are invited to join the UU Pagan Group to celebrate Samhain with an all ages ritual and potluck dinner.
For more information, contact Rev Sara.
Preparing for Take-Off
Sunday, November 5, 2:00-4:00 pm.
This short workshop is to help us responsibly leave behind enough information for the people we love the most when we die. They will be dealing with grief. The crucial information we provide will help them immensely in the work that must be done after we die. There is no limit to the number of people taking the workshop, but please use the sign up genius so I know how many are attending.
Remembering Our Heritage
On Sunday, October 29, we will gather in worship to remember where we come from with a ritual to honor our ancestors and our heritage. In preparation for this worship service, please plan to bring to share a memento of a person or event or time from your heritage or OUUC’s heritage. If you attend in person, we’ll have an altar for you to place your item. If you attend online, you will have the opportunity to show and share your item. Together we will write our collective story of who we have been as we imagine the story of who we want to be. With this intention, we will worship together.
See you then.
Rev. Mary, Minister@ouuc.org
Help Us Keep The Kids Happy!
The cupboards are looking a bit bare, please help us out by bringing in kid friendly shelf stable snack donations. We especially love allergy friendly nut free, gluten free foods to have in the mix.
You can put donations directly into the Religious Education Cupboard in the kitchen or drop them off with Anissa or Rev Sara.
Newcomer Buddies
Members and long-time OUUC friends sought to be “Newcomer Buddies” this year and help newcomers navigate and find themselves welcome and engaged here at OUUC. Buddies will be matched with a newcomer and meet with them about 3 times, help find answers to questions, introduce newcomers to others, and generally help ease new people in to our community. Interested? Reach out to Rev Sara for more information.
Trunk and Treat
Save the Date! Trunk and Treat at OUUC on Sunday October 29, 3:00-4:30 pm.
Youth Pumpkin Carving time 2:00-3:00 pm.
If you are able to bring your decorated car, wear a costume, and hand out candy, we need YOU to make this event successful! You can win a cool prize! RSVP to Rev Sara.
LESS THAN 2 WEEKS TO GO!
Thousands of books have been collected and final preparations are underway. Did you leave book collection boxes in your neighborhood? Make sure to pick those up and leave behind this FLYER to invite people to attend the Books, Brownies and Beans 20th Anniversary event on October 28th.
Remember the volunteer pre-sale is on October 27th. If you helped in any way, from collecting books, to sorting, to setting up, or working at the event, we want you to join us the evening before the sale for the first pick of the wonderful selection.
Keep the grocery bags AND smaller easy to carry boxes coming right up to the day of the sale. There are still a few spots open on the SignUp Genius. Don’t’ miss the chance to be part of the 20th Books, Brownies, and Beans book sale.
If you are unable to support BBB by shopping at the book sale, use this link to make a donation directly to this event.
Help Beautify the Grounds
Saturday, October 21, 10:00 am-noon
A variety of tasks are available for both the experienced and inexperienced gardener. On the list of tasks are easy weeding, leaf raking, trimming shrubs and weed whacking. Tools are provided, however if you have a favorite weeding tool, hand pruner or gloves bring them along.
Provide Food
Two times this month volunteers from our congregation provide dinner at the Interfaith Works Unity Commons Adult Shelter, and collect shelf stable food for the Food Bank’s “For Kids” weekend backpack program. Still needed on October 18, are 2 main dishes to feed 8 to 10, and 3 side dishes, and on October 25, 1 main dish. Please contact Jo Ann Young to learn more about these two opportunities to help feed children and adults in our community who are experiencing homelessness and food insecurity.
Help Needed to Clean Out Classrooms
We have to move all of our stuff out of the classrooms in preparation for the Book Sale, and Rev Sara and Anissa could use some help! Rev Sara is nursing a shoulder injury and can’t lift the heavy stuff. We’ll be moving out on Wednesday, October 25, 2:30 pm-until done/6:00 pm. If you can help, please let us know!
Celebration of Life for Chuck Ricketts
On Friday, October 20, the family and friends of Chuck Ricketts will be welcomed for a Celebration of Life service at 3:30 pm, both onsite in the OUUC Sanctuary or on Zoom (link below). A reception will follow for those onsite.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89730422225?pwd=Q29LYjdLaUZTUXBhbzFPMDJOZEZNUT09
Meeting ID: 897 3042 2225
Passcode: 155243
A loving, just, and healthy world.