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HIGHLIGHTSUnitarian Universalist Church of AnnapolisVolume 60, Issue 10Courage—Rev. Fred MuirI read and hear a lot about courage now days, such as this quote:When will people of courage stand up for what is right? Quotes of thissort are often about politics. A recent op-ed piece by four clergy spoketo this kind of courage too - they write about an issue that we as achurch have addressed. I urge you to read it.More recently, the displays of courage coming from Texas, Florida,the Caribbean nations and islands are quite stirring. Rescues of peopleand animals; acts of kindness and bravery; giving of donations andsupport to flood victims and first-responders - these reports have allbeen so moving.This month here at UUCA, our theme is courage and the aboveexamples give a place to start thinking about it. Of course, couragecomes in all shapes, sizes and contexts. So let me add to your reflectingabout this. I think of courage like this, as acting outside my comfortzone in order to usher in the Beloved Community (that time when wefinally realize the “inherent worth and dignity of all [with] justice,equity and compassion”). Of course the kinds of courage seen in thefirst two paragraphs are the kinds that make the headlines (on TV, inthe papers and social media). Then there are the small, everyday actsof courage that usually go unnoticed and unnamed. I would include inthis list attending church.That’s right, going to church can be an act of courage. For some, it’san act of courage because it might go against what has become anexpected practice, that is to stay home or go out but not to church - thenumber of people who go to church is decreasing, especially amongthose 40 years and younger. Telling someone that you go to churchinevitably leads to more questions that might make you feeluncomfortable. Combined with this - and I’ve found this is especiallytrue among Unitarian Universalists - coming to church can be a last-try-event, which is to say that communities of faith were a part of yourpast, but you come here to give it one more try.Going to a Unitarian Universalist church - that is, coming to UUCA is an act of courage not only because of what I’ve named above, butbecause just setting foot inside our doors is likely to be leaving thefamiliar, the expected, the what-you-thought-it-was-going-to-be(which might be good!). But, there’s more, in fact so much more.Coming to UUCA is a sign of hope, hope that there can be a path tosustained meaning. And it takes courage to want this, to believe it andthen become engaged in making hope a reality. Hope is a sign ofcourage, a badge of courage to wear. Here are some of the ways thatthis badge is acquired:October 2017In This Issue:Children’s Celebrationfor Rev. Fredp. 2From the Board.p. 3October Middle Hourp. 4RE Registrationp. 4Becoming Beloved Communityp. 5Upcoming Servicesp. 6October Eventsp. 7October Calendarp. 8Staff Contactsp. 10Next Highlights Deadline:October 15highlights@uuannapolis.org At UUCA, you are urged to holdup a mirror and ask: Is this me?Is this who I am, really? If “yes,”then wonderful, great,celebrate! And if not, what isstanding in the way ofbecoming your truer, authenticself.Here’s another way to thinkabout this: My experience hasbeen that everyone who comesthrough our doors wants to bemoved, to change - that couldhappen with music, withwords, or more likely withrelationships. If this wasn’t thecase, then you would just stayhome. Coming to church(con’t on p. 2)
WHO WE AREANDWHAT WE BELIEVEAt the Unitarian UniversalistChurch of Annapolis, we areseekers of the truth.We invite all persons ofevery faith, creed, culture andbackground to engage in asearch for truth with us. Webelieve in the dignity and worthof every human being and infreedom of expression. Wewelcome and celebrate allpeople, be they straight, gay,lesbian, bisexual or transgender.We are committed to thischurch as an institution, tosocial justice, to liberal religiousexploration and education forall ages, to mutual caring andsupport, and to the value ofdiversity.We strive to care abouteach other and the health of ourcommunity and the world. Weare an environmentallysensitive, “green” community.This church is a place ofsafety for each person’s mind,body and spirit. Toward thatend, we covenant to affirm andpromote: Honesty andauthenticity in ourrelationships; words that aresupportive and caring, notbelittling or demeaning; awelcoming and non-judgmentalattitude; respect for eachperson’s boundaries of mind,body and spirit; and listening toone another.In order to serve thecongregation and the greatercommunity, we also strive tocreate an environment thatchallenges, inspires, encouragesand supports the quest forreligious fulfillment.Please join us!2(con’t from p. 1)acknowledges this hope and this takes courage. At UUCA, you will be nudged to step away from the daily routinethat has been you - who others believe you to be - and set out onwhat feels like the risky business of becoming who you want tobe. Engaging in the unknown always takes courage, but here is acommunity you can walk with. Finally, in our faith community you will be asked to participate inshaping the Beloved Community. The larger community ofworth and dignity, justice and compassion - this is what we seek,what we want, this is what we show up to support. And this, ofcourse, does not - and shouldn't - have to be done alone. “It’sbetter together!” Every month, UUCA offers ways to address andengage the coming Beloved Community. It takes courage to showup, but you don’t have to be alone.Yes, we read a lot about courage. And, at UUCA we are acommunity that embraces courage and hope. Keep this mind as yougo about your weekly routines.See you church!FredCelebrating Rev. Fred MuirCHILDREN’S CELEBRATION - Sunday, October 15, after MiddleHour - there will be NO 11:15 service that day. This is an opportunityfor children and youth to celebrate Rev. Fred with a brief programfollowed by refreshments.FAMILY PARTICIPATION - we’d like all families to be part of aspecial memento for Rev. Fred, so please stop by the table inside thelower level entrance and pick up a scrapbook page to complete. Thisis your chance to share thanks, or special memories you have ofFred. RETURN YOUR PAGE NO LATER THAN SUNDAY, OCTOBER 8TO THE OFFICE OR MICHELE REESE.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES 4-9the day of the celebration, children ages 4-9 should gather in the REsanctuary IMMEDIATELY after RE class as they will be broughtupstairs for their part of the program. They will be dismissed fromthe stage to have a seat with their families.If you have any questionsabout this particularevent, please contactMichele Reese;mreese@uuannapolis.org.www.uuannapolis.org; 410/266-8044
FROM THE BOARDOF TRUSTEES.Questions or comments for the Board?Contact Heather Millar, Board Secretaryat board@uuannapolis.org.A Saturday Filled with Governance Work—Dianne Moreau & Gina Williams’UUCA Board Trustees-at-LargeThe UUCA Governance Team, UUCA Board of Trustees, along with Rev. Fred Muir and Rev. JohnCrestwell, participated in a day-long workshop with UUA consultant, Rev. David Pyle, on August 26.Both groups will continue to work with him throughout the fall of 2017. Rev. Pyle will assess ourcurrent governance documents such as our Constitution, By-laws and Policies. His assessment, alongwith the in-depth research that is ongoing by the Governance Team, will provide us with guidance as weproceed with UUCA Governance review.At the workshop, Rev. Pyle discussed whether the congregation’s real-life experience was reflected inour governing documents. He also facilitated a conversation on three powerful questions related to thecongregation’s understanding of governance and Board practice. These questions addressed the historyof decision-making and power, the current practices of governance, and what ideal governance would beif it could be created. Rev. Pyle took copious notes on the participant’s responses and these will beadded into the documentation that will be studied.The Saturday workshop was a brief introduction to work he will be doing with us. It was thoughtprovoking and supportive of the work that is ahead for both the Governance Team and Board ofTrustees.The next Board of Trustees meeting is Monday, October 9, at 7:00 PM.To Access Board Documents Online:Visit www.uuannapolis.org/board-meeting-minutes, which is protected by apassword. Contact the Church Office for the password; mreese@uuannapolis.org.Hurricane Irma Recovery FundThe UUA has established a Hurricane Irma Recovery fund to provide blockgrants to congregations – including in the U.S. Virgin Islands where we haveUU Fellowships on St. Croix and St. John – to repair any damage, and torespond to the needs of their members and their community's efforts to getback on its feet.Congregations will be able to support their on-the-ground partners to getIrma's victims what they need: food, water, power, and safe accommodations.You can donate to the Hurricane Recovery Fund here or by sending acheck, payable to the UUA, to 24 Farnsworth St. Boston MA 02210. Be sure towrite Hurricane Irma Recovery fund in the memo line.Thank you for your generosity.—Rev. Dawn Skjei CooleyCongregational Life, UUA Southern RegionHIGHLIGHTSOctober 2017Irma in the Caribbean 9/6/173
FAITH DEVELOPMENT at UUCAMIDDLE HOUR - Sundays @ 10:10 AM! Below are the adult classes scheduled [subject to change;check the whiteboards at either entrance for current list each Sunday]:Sunday, October 1:Inquirers - Social Justice [Library]The 8th Principle - a special video conference featuring Paula Cole JonesClick here for background on the proposed 8th Principle. [Sanctuary]Sunday, October 8:Inquirers - Pastoral Care & Small Groups [Library]Foundations of White Supremacy [RE Sanctuary]Volunteering at the Light House [MacLean Room]October Canvass group [Reeb Room]The Sanctuaries Workshop [Sanctuary]Sunday, October 15:Sunday, October 29:Inquirers - Membership 101 [Library]Beyond UUCA with Robin DiAngelo [RE Sanctuary]UUCA Orchestra rehearsal [Sanctuary]Principles of Rising to a Higher Level [Reeb Room]Inquirers - Worship/Minister Q&A [Library]Death Café [RE Sanctuary]UUCA Strong Schools MD [MacLean room]Principles of Rising to a Higher Level [Reeb room]Sunday, October 22:New Member Ceremony [Library]Emotional Literacy [RE Sanctuary]Budget Discussion [Sanctuary]*If you are interested in leading a Middle Hour session Contact: Ginger Parsons; ginparsons@aol.com.Raising Race Conscious ChildrenFrom the Care Team:Care TeamUUCA Threshold Choir isavailable upon request.The goal of a such a choir is to bring easeand comfort to those at the threshold oflife and death. Soft, lullaby voices, simplesongs, and sincere kindness can besoothing and reassuring. Most of oursongs are very short, so their repetitionis conducive to rest and comfort.Parent, guardians, RE volunteers are all invited toattend this session which will feature conversation onrace, identity, and ways to create consciousnessamong children in the classroom and at home.Facilitated by Alethea Shiplett and Olga Pabon.Saturday, October 7, 10:30-12:30 in the RE sanctuary.Attendees are encouraged to bring a brunch dish toshare.RSVP to Elise Berrocal; eberrocal@uuannapolis.organd indicate if you need childcare.To request the services of the choir, or ifyou are interested in joining, contact LenLangrick; llangrick@uuannapolis.org.4www.uuannapolis.org; 410/266-8044
How We Become a Beloved Community—Thornell JonesOur congregation is doing deep, reflective, soul-searching workaround how to make our community a more inclusive, multiculturalspace. Also, there are a lot of spiritual people - UU types - who do noteven know we exist. We need to welcome them to join us in this work.To keep them coming, we will have to improve our understanding ofhow to make our church more welcoming. We have many ways toparticipate in this spiritual growth.We can develop emotional and racial literacy and improve ourpersonal understanding and resiliency through the following:1. Emotional Literacy Training2. Building Beloved Community (BBC) discussions3. 8th Principle discussion sessionsWe, the member congregations of the Unitarian UniversalistAssociation, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying towardspiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multiculturalBeloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantleracism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.4. Robin DiAngelo workshop on October 295. Coming To The Table discussions6. Robin DiAngelo book study groupsThrough these offerings we will be better able to endure thediscomfort that accompanies change and the personal growthprocess.Numbers 1-3 occur at varying times during Middle Hour. Comingto the Table meets here on the third Monday of each month at 7:00.Visit tinyurl.com/uucadiangelo for more information and to registerfor the October 29 event. Book study groups meet the first & thirdMonday, 7:00, beginning November 6; and the second & fourthThursday, 7:00, beginning November 8.Contact Thornell Jones; Thornell.jones.16@gmail.com for moreinformation.If we want a beloved community,we must stand for justice,have recognition for differencewithout attaching differenceto privilege.-Bell HooksHIGHLIGHTSOctober 2017Greeters are a vital part of thewelcome we want all visitors tofeel when they come to UUCA.Please think about being a partof this important work - simpleto do, when you’re here forchurch anyway! Here is anexample of the role greetersplay:My sister came to our churchin early July. She was greetedand given a good, friendlyreception .She later told me shereceived a lovely email thankingher for attending and offering toanswer any questions should shecome again. She enjoyed talkingto people over coffee after theservice. Her experience was sopositive that she decided to visitUU churches near her in upperMontgomery County. [That]experience was very different.She said no one spoke to her,greeted her, welcomed her, ormade her feel comfortableenough to stay for coffee later.We had just lost our mom theweek before and she did not feelcomfortable sharing this withthe congregation. She left. Hersearch continues and subsequentvisits to other locations havebeen better but I think she ismeasuring them all by the workthat each of you do every week.As Greeters the job we do canbe a very important one. A fewwords go a very long way andcan be the difference betweensomeone staying to learn moreabout us, or leaving promptlyand never coming back.[Jane Carrigan]Contact Linda White if you’dlike to be a Greeter!clindadance@yahoo.com5
SUNDAY WORSHIP AT UUCASunday, October 1:“Take Courage Friends”Rev. Fred MuirIt’s not just the times weshare that require courage, it’slikely that each of us must facechallenges of all sorts thatrequire courage. When seeinganother act with courage, Ioften hear someone comment,“How do they do it?” Myresponse: “Take couragefriends. You too have what ittakes.” Really? Do you believethat? This Sunday we take a onthe new monthly theme ofcourage.(At the start of the secondservice –11:15- we will gatheroutside, at the Black LivesMatter banner, to rededicate itand us to this courageouswork).Music by UUCA Choir.Sunday, October 8:“The Sanctuaries DC”The Sanctuaries DC return toUUCA! This unique UU ministryoffers a community that is asdiverse as the city they live in(DC), where creative, soulfulpeople come together in anauthentic way to collaborate onartistic projects that promotesocial change. They imaginefilling the city with these safeand sacred spaces — these"sanctuaries." The Sanctuariesis about "art soul justice."Join us for two services and aMiddle Hour presentation ledby The Sanctuaries DC.6Sunday, October 15:“Why I Am a UU”Rev. John CrestwellI have been at UUCA for 9years, and this is my 17th as aUnitarian Universalist. I havechanged. I am still a UU but notthe same UU I was 17 years ago.How have you changed as a UU?Do you feel good about whereyou are in your faith journey?Join me as we explore ourliberal religious journey,together.Music by the UUCA Choir.ONE SERVICE ONLY CHILDREN’S CELEBRATIONFOR REV. FRED AT 11:15Sunday, October 22:“How We Got This Way” IRev. Fred MuirThis year is the 500thanniversary of the ProtestantReformation. All protestantdenominations got their start onOctober 31, 1571 – and thatincludes Unitarian Universalism.It’s been a long journey and thisSunday I will start to unravel themany twists and turns that thejourney has taken.Music by Josh Long & SpiritSingers.October’s theme isSHARE-THE-PLATECOLLECTIONThe August Share-the-Plateraised a total of 1,028.71 forHabitat for Humanity.For October, the Share-thePlate will support theAlliance for the ChesapeakeBay, which protects the landsand waterways of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.Every Sunday, the offeringwill be divided evenly betweenthe chosen recipient andUUCA’s operating budget.Therefore, if you place a checkin the offering plate, you mustindicate pledge or plate shareon the memo line. If a check iswithout notation, it willautomatically be applied to theplate share. Once the fundshave been transferred to thecharity, your contributioncannot be reallocated to yourpledge. Thank you for yourgenerosity.If you have any questionsabout Share-the-Plate charities,contact Diane Goforth;dsgoforth@aol.com.for questions about Share-thePlate policies, contact theChurch Office mreese@uuannapolis.org.Sunday, October 29:“How We Got This Way” IIRev. Fred MuirConclusion of the messagebegun last week .Music by Sara Jones.AWAKE Talks resume Sunday,October 8, 4:00-6:30 PM.Potluck, worship, powerfulmusic, and discussion on thetheme of “courage”.www.uuannapolis.org; 410/266-8044
UPCOMING EVENTSMeet the Artist Reception Sunday, October 1, 12:15 PM.Gallery 333 is exhibiting F.I.N.E[Fiber In Nearly Everything].Come meet these ladies whohave been working together formore than 20 years!Contact: Deb Boudra;4debsart@comcast.net.UU Humanists - Tuesdays,October 3 & 17, 6:00 PM inthe narthex. We’ll discuss TheGod Delusion by RichardDawkins. Potluck at 6:00 PM;screening at 7:00 PM. AlsoSundays, October 8 & 22, at12:15 PM in the Emerson roomfor light lunch & discussion ofHumanist principles.Contact: Cliff Andrew;neurol@jhmi.edu.First Friday Concert– Friday,October 6, 8:00 PM. PianistEliza Garth is joined by sopranoBetsy Bates for Longing &Belonging Tickets 15 at thedoor only.Nifty 50 Oktoberfest Potluck–Saturday, October 7 at 6:00 PMin the narthex. Join us forGerman music, beer, and brats!Contact: Claire Morgen;cfriday@aol.com.Fall Book Swap - Sunday,October 8, before/afterservices rain or shine! Bringyour used books and swap for“new”. Leftovers will bedonated. Set up & clean up helpappreciated. Contact: EloiseHoyt; eloisehoyt@verizon.net.Join the UU Theists Sunday,October 8 at 8:00 AM; open toanyone with an interest in a UUperspective of theism isHIGHLIGHTSVisit our online calendar for moreevents and scheduling information.welcome. Contact: John Fischer;jwlfischer@gmail.com.Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, October 9, 7:00 PM; inthe library. Board meetings areopen to anyone, unless otherwise specified. Contact:board@uuannapolis.org.UUCA Fiber Fellowship -needlecrafters meeting Thursday,October 12 at 2:00 PM andSunday, October 22 at 12:45 PMin the Young room.Contact: Ginger Parsons;ginparsons@aol.comOutdoor Club - Saturday,October 14, meet at the I-97/Benfield Blvd Park & Ride at9:00 AM to carpool OregonRidge Park for a walk and picniclunch. Contact: Eloise Hoyt;eloisehoyt@verizon.netChildren’s Celebration for Rev.Fred - Sunday, October 15, at11:15 AM in the sanctuary.There will be NO SECONDSERVICE this Sunday. Thecelebration will immediatelyfollow Middle Hour. See p. formore information! Contact:Michele Reese;mreese@uuannapolis.orgFamily Fall Fest - Sunday,October 29, 12:30-2:00 PM.Fall fun for the whole family.Wear your costume and bring adish for a light lunch. Moredetails to come!Contact: Michele Reese;mreese@uuannapolis.org.October 2017Swimming in the Water Addressing Unconscious Biaswith Robin DiAngelo Sunday,October 29, 2:00-5:00 PM. 15presale/ 20 at the door.Registration:tinyurl.com/uucadiangeloRev. Fred Muir RetirementCelebration Dates toRemember:Saturday, November 4:Musical Tribute & Receptionin the UUCA sanctuary, 5donation suggested.Saturday, November 11:Celebration Dinner at Ss.Helen & ConstantineByzantium, Greek Orthodoxchurch, Riva Rd. Tickets 60/each; reserve by Nov. 4.Donations requested to helpdefray costs for others whomay not be able to afford toattend.Sunday, November 12:Presentation ofCongregational Gift at theend of the 9:00 serviceSunday, December 31: Rev.Fred’s Final Service oneservice only at 9:00 with a briefpresentation to follow. NO REthat Sunday - childcare will beavailable.Questions about dates orevents? Contact Dianne Moreaudiannemarie1@comcast.net.7
Sun18:30 AM Mindfulness Intro9:00 AM Worship/CC10:10 AM Middle Hour11:15 AM Worship/CC12:15 PM Meet the ArtistBook Swap88:00 AM UU Theists8:30 AM Mindfulness Intro9:00 AM Worship/CC10:10 AM Middle Hour11:15 AM Worship/CC12:15 PM UU Humanists4:00 PM AWAKE Talks158:30 AM Mindfulness Intro9:00 AM Worship/CC10:10 AM Middle Hour11:15 AM CHILDREN’SCELEBRATION FORREV. FRED228:30 AM Mindfulness Intro9:00 AM Worship/CC10:10 AM Middle Hour11:15 AM Worship/CC12:15 PM UU Humanists12:45 PM Fiber Arts298:30 AM Mindfulness Intro9:00 AM Worship/CC10:10 AM Middle Hour11:15 AM Worship/CC12:30 PM Fall Fest2:00 PM DiAngelo wkshpMon7:00 PM Board Meeting29162330Tue12:00 PM Lunch Bunch6:00 PM UU Humanists310October 2017Wed47:00 PM Choir RehearsalThu2:00 PM Fiber ArtsFellowship7:00 PM MindfulnessPractice Group7:00 PM MindfulnessPractice Group7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal7:00 PM MindfulnessPractice Group117:00 PM Choir Rehearsal7:00 PM MindfulnessPractice Group12:00 PM Lunch Bunch12:00 PM Lunch Bunch6:00 PM UU Humanists7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal2431251812:00 PM Lunch Bunch7:00 PM Choir Rehearsal1712:00 PM Lunch Bunch5Fri6Sat10:30 AM Raising RaceConscious Children6:00 PM Nifty 50 Oktoberfest713217:30 PM Full MoonCelebration8:00 PM Concert1220281419279:00 AM Outdoor Club26www.uuannapolis.org; 410/266-80448
ONGOING EVENTSAmnesty International: TheAnnapolis Chapter of AmnestyInternational meets on the secondSunday of each month at 1:00 PM inthe Reeb Room of the Fahs House. Allare invited, especially members of theUUCA congregation who believe thatone person can make a difference.Come check us out.Coming to the Table: meets on thethird Monday of the month at 7:00 PMin the sanctuary. Dissolving racismwith understanding throughconversation. Contact: Rusty Vaughan;rusty@solutionreps.com.Fiber Arts Fellowship:needlecrafters who meet on thesecond Thursday and fourth Sunday inthe Young room. [Summer sessionsvary] Contact: Ginger Parsons;ginparsons@aol.comFull Circle: meets monthly at 7:30PM on the Friday night closest to thefull moon. An experiential earth-basedcelebration open to all women overage 18. Contact Jodi Delaney;jodimonkey@verizon.net.Gallery at 333: The Gallery at 333 isopen Mon.-Thurs. from 10:00 AM to3:00 PM and Sundays from 10:00 AMto 12:00 PM. Contact Debbie Boudra;dancindebart@comcast.net.Introduction to Mindfulness andMeditation: Beginner-friendlysession every Sunday at 8:30 AM inthe Emerson Room. For those whowant to learn the basics of meditationand those who just want anotheropportunity to practice with a group.Contact Phyllis Culham atmpg@uuannapolis.org.“Inquirers” Series - Classes forNewcomers: A program to educateand integrate newcomers and to serveas a refresher for long-timers. Theseries is eight (8) one-hour classes ledby ministers, staff and churchmembers during Middle Hour or afterchurch service in the summer months.HIGHLIGHTSLight House Shelter Meals: If you areinterested in helping with meals forthe Shelter, contact Carrie Kotcho;410-451-1844; ckotcho@verizon.net.Mindfulness Practice Group: meetsevery Thursday in the sanctuary at7:00 PM for meditation and dharmadiscussion. Contact Phyllis Culham atmpg@uuannapolis.org.Nifty Fifties : A social group forseniors, that meets periodically fordinners, game nights, and otheroutings. Potluck held the firstSaturday of each month at 6:00 PM.Contact Claire Morgen atcfriday@aol.com.Rainbow School: a cooperative,Montessori-based program for youngchildren that teaches the 7 “RainbowPrinciples” of the UU faith. MeetsTuesday & Thursday mornings, 9:30Noon. Contact: Alethea Shiplett;feymeadowsfarm@gmail.com.Spirit Singers Open to allmusicians! Led by co-directors BetsyKraning and Josh Long, this groupprovides diverse, intergenerational,multicultural, contemporary musiconce a month for worship services.Contact Betsy Kraning, Music Directorat bkraning@uuannapolis.org.The Tuesday Noon Lunch Bunch:Meets weekly mid-September throughMay in the narthex. Bring your lunchto eat during the half-hour social time,watch episodes of CBS Religion &Culture News as well as local & UUmaterial suggested by the lunchers.Discussion follows. Contact: BobErtman; robertertman@msn.com.UUCA Community Drum Circle:Looking to connect with others in aspiritual yet visceral way? Try theDrum Circle! No musical experiencenecessary. Meets on the secondMonday and fourth Tuesday in thesanctuary at 7:30 PM. Contact ChrisLarragoite; molson2002@verizon.netUU Legislative Ministry of MD(UULM-MD): UULM-MD is a statewideadvocacy network comprised ofindividual members and affiliated UUcongregations. UULM-MD provides avoice in legislative action for UU values,principles and traditions. UUCAprovides leadership, resources andsupport to UULM-MD. Emailinfo@uulmmd.org or call 410-2668044, ext. 111.UU Humanists: y-Respect. Book discussionsand film viewings as announced.Meets the first and third Tuesday ofthe month; 6:00 PM potluck and 7:00PM discussion; in the narthex and thesecond and fourth Sunday at 12:15 PMin the Emerson room. Contact CliffAndrew at 410-404-7170 orneurol@jhmi.edu.UU Theists: A group of peopleinterested in a UU perspective oftheism. Meets the second Sunday ofthe month before the first service.Contact: John Fischer;jwlfischer@gmail.com.UUCA Choir: with director LenLangrick; rehearses September-Mayevery Wednesday at 7:00 PM.Provides relevant music twice amonth for Sunday services. Newmembers always welcome. Contact:Len Langrick;llangrick@uuannapolis.orgOctober 20179
HIGHLIGHTSUnitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis333 Dubois Rd. Annapolis MD 21401-2123Return Service RequestedDated Material; Please deliver by 9/30/17Next Issue Deadline: 10/15/17Next Mailing: 10/24/17PROFESSIONAL, PROGRAM, AND CHURCH STAFFChurch Office Hours:Monday –Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PMClosed Friday and SaturdayPhone: 410-266-8044 Fax: 410-266-6910www.uuannapolis.orgNamePositionRev. Dr. Fredric J. MuirRev. John T. Crestwell, Jr.Len LangrickElizabeth KraningSusan EckertMichele ReeseElise BerrocalCarrie LibowiczPaul BerrySenior MinisterAssociate MinisterChoir DirectorMusic DirectorAdministratorAdministrative AssistantActing DREBookkeeperYouth CoordinatorJoshua LongDirector of Contemporary Music/& Membership CoordinatorEmail erry@uuannapolis.orgjlong@uuannapolis.orgBoard of TrusteesKen ApfelLinda RhoadsHeather MillarMaury MarksGina WilliamsLE GomezDianne MoreauRob MalonePresidentVice PresidentSecretaryFinance OfficerTrusteeTrusteeTrusteeNominating Committee Chairboard@uuannapolis.org
support to flood victims and first-responders - these reports have all been so moving. . check, payable to the UUA, to 24 Farnsworth St. Boston MA 02210. Be sure to write Hurricane Irma Recovery fund in the memo line. . Volunteering at the Light House [MacLean Room] October Canvass group [Reeb Room]
