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University Unitarian Universalist Society, Inc. The Connection Volume 15, Issue 9 News and activities that are of interest to UUU’s SEPTEMBER 2007 SUNDAY SERVICES PROGRAMS FOR SEPTEMBER 10:30 AM Sept. 2nd - Sister Ann Kendrick, “Worker Justice-The Honor of Work” Sister Ann is the founder of the Office of Farm Worker Ministry in Apopka. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION She belongs to the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, an order devoted to 9:30 AM working with the poor. She attended Trinity College in Washington, D.C., and ADULT RE (OFFSITE) majored in Spanish. She came to Apopka in 1971 and continues her work 9:00 AM more than 30 years later, to improve conditions for the working poor. Her organization has been awarded the Opus Prize in 2006 and a Papal award in YOUNG ADULT SERVICE 2005. They have raised 1.2 million dollars to build Hope CommUnity center. 12:30 PM Sept. 9th - Lea Hall, “Voluntary Simplicity, Joyful Frugality” YRUU Lea Hall, Ph.D., of Sarasota, FL, is author of “ Ecoliteracy” and “ Imaginary End- 6-8 PM ings.” She practices yoga and Buddhist meditation. She is the Green Team co-chair of the UU Church of Sarasota, District representative for UU Ministry FIND US AT: 11648 MC CULLOCH RD. for Earth and is a University of FL/Sarasota County Master Gardener. As we ORLANDO, FLORIDA consider the question of “how much is enough,” we will have an opportunity to share ideas with a talk-back session. Lea has agreed to meet with anyone CORRESPONDENCE: interested after the service on the topic of “green buildings.” UUUS PO BOX 780997 Sept. 16th - Rev. John Higgins, “Jenkin Lloyd Jones and Modern Uni- ORLANDO, FL 32878-0997 tarianism” Rev. Higgins is a consulting minister at the Friendship UU Church in Rockledge. Rev. Higgins serves on the board of the American Hu- 407 737-4018 manist Association, is president of the Indian River Humanist Assoc. and foun- der of the Interfaith Alliance of Brevard County. VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.universityuus.org Sept. 23 - Water Communion and Welcoming Ceremony, conducted Inside this issue: by Gretchen Hobby and Evelyn Chiland-Long As water connects and nourishes all life, we celebrate our connection and abundance in this annual Programs for September 1 ritual. As we join our waters together, we share our inner and outer journeys. Work Day 2 We also welcome new members at this time as we are renewed by their pres- Trustee Tidbits 2 ence in our communal sharing. Please bring a small container of actual Alliance Programs 3 or symbolic water from your travels this past year to be combined Adult RE, Derrie Frost 3 during the ceremony. Calendar of Events 4 Groups, Clubs, Meetings 5 Sept. 30 - Khantijayo Bhikkhu, “Truth as Refuge” Khantijayo Bhikkhu RE News, Evensong 6 is a Buddhist monk associated with the new Kissimmee Theravada Buddhist Spiritual Movie Night 6 Temple. This presentation is on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, de- Farewell Message 6 scribed by the Buddha as the Refuge of Truth (Dhamma) to be found in one- Emailing of Connection 6 self. It is a reflection on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness Meditation Business of Qrtly Meeting 7 (insight – Vipassana) and why there is the promise of benefit and Liberation Directory on Back Cover 8 for any who would practice and develop it. PAGE 2 THE CONNECTION VOLUME 15, ISSUE 9 WORK DAY SATURDAY, SEPT. 22 9:00 AM to exhaustion or boredom…. no later than noon Our garden and landscaping need attention and/or new infusions of color. General pick-up and clean-up opportunities as well as possible planting. Other locations needing attention as well. No experience necessary. All helpers will be appreciated. Please forward your ideas or comments to : John McCormack, chair of the Facilities Committee . CONGRATULATIONS TO BECKY SA NDRIK!! We were thrilled to learn that Becky, having survived an extremely serious accident on December 30, 2006, was able to return to her nursing school in May and graduated in August! We wish her well and are eager to see her bright, smiling face at services, when- ever she is able! UUA TRUSTEE TIDBITS Joan Lund September is an important month in our congregational lives. Often it is the time we look forward to a new church year, initiating new activities and programs. Perhaps it is a time for your group to welcome new members to your board of trustees. Whatever you are doing for a great year I wish you the best. In the past I have written about the Partner Church Council and the International Association for Religious Freedom (IARF), part of our work as U*Us on the international scene. This month I hope to interest you and your congregation in the work of the Interna- tional Council of Unitarians and Universalists (ICUU). ICUU is a network of Unitarian, Universalist and Unitarian Universalist organizations. Member groups come from 23 countries. This organization of Unitarian and Universalist societies from around the world seeks to strengthen the worldwide network of Unitarian, Universalist, and U*U organizations. About a dozen years old, the ICUU has met every two years around the world to experience specific programs designed to foster and nurture better international understanding among all members of the global community. The organization is growing steadily and members include national organizations such as the UUA and the Canadian Unitarian Council (CUC). In addition to these two North American organizations, many North Americans are aware of the Transylvanian Unitarian Church, the General Assembly of Unitarian and Free Christian Churches in Britain, and the Religious Society of Czech Uni- tarians. The member groups of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists, affirm their belief in reli- gious community based on: liberty of conscience and individual thought in matters of faith, the inherent worth and dignity of every person, justice and compassion in human relations, responsible steward ship of the earth’s living sys- tem, and commitment to democratic principles. This coming November the biennial meeting of the International Council of Unitarians and Universalists will bring together congregations and groups from all over the world - from North East India, Philippines, Canada, Roma- nia, Germany, United Kingdom, Indonesia, Africa, South America, United States, and more. The purpose of the meeting will be to conduct the business of the ICUU member groups. And there will be much more: special religious celebrations, services, sharing, discussion, cultural events, and workshops. Our congregations are local liberal religious communities; our communities are linked to other liberal religious communities around the world. I hope your congregation will choose to discover the connections and the relationships and add dimension, vision, and qual- ity to your congregation by becoming a member of the ICUU. Contact me for further information, your questions, and concerns: [email protected]. Thanks for your support. VOLUME 15, ISSUE 9 THE CONNECTION PAGE 3 Alliance Programs, September 2007 We welcome you even if you don’t want to ‘sort and price for the Continuing Bazaar!’ Come and learn about some optional activities we’re exploring! Bring your needlework, knitting or a deck of cards, and socialize either before or after our lunch at noon. Would you be interested in a book group? A conversation, and shar- ing of your art projects? Is there someone who would like to teach us calligraphy? We hope you’ll stop by the church some Tuesday between 10:30 and 1:00 and check out the Alliance. Bring your ideas and your lunch. It’ll be a good time! September 4 10:30 Sort and Price for Continuing Bazaar 11:00 Board Meeting Noon Lunch, Board Report September 11 10:30 Sort and Price for Continuing Bazaar 11:30 Eat out at Lam’s Gardens, Colonial Drive near Bumby September 18 10:30 Sort and Price for Continuing Bazaar, make sandwiches for the homeless. Noon Lunch and conversation September 25 10:30 Continuing Bazaar Noon Lunch, and Winnie Tyler will speak about her experiences almost two years after the hurricane, “Katrina Revisited” Nancy Kellman & Jean Siegfried Programs I am very sorry to share some sad news. Derrie UUUS Breakfast Club...Adult RE passed away at home on Tuesday, August 7, 2007. The UUUS Breakfast Club continues each Sunday to have lively discus- She was diagnosed with an sions on various subjects of a meta- aggressive cancer a few weeks ago. She was acutely physical nature. Last week we had ill for only a few days, 13 attendees! On Sunday, August and her doctors made sure 26, we begin a discussion of “The that she was as comfortable Universe In A Single Atom,” by the as possible. Her two sons, Dalai Lama. (copies are available in Larry and Peter, and I the church office for $12). If you were with her when she died. Derrie and Jack Frost want to enjoy a hearty breakfast and spirited discussions, join us I have requested that no memorial be held but that each Sunday at 9 am, at the Holiday friends and family remember Derrie as the vibrant and Inn Select dining room, near the in- energetic woman with whom I shared my life for over 60 tersection of University Blvd. and years. Alafaya Trail. Jack Frost Roy Scherer, Adult RE PAGE 4 THE CONNECTION VO LUME 15, ISSUE 9 September 2007 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Ongoing: 9 a Adult RE 1 9:30 a kids RE 10:30a service 12:30p Young Adult service 6-8 p YRUU 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Investment LABOR Group 12 pm DAY Board Meet- YRUU 6-8 p ing 7pm 9 10 11 12 ROSH 13 14 15 Potluck HASHANAH Spiritual Movie YRUU So- Night 5:30 pm “The Secret” cial Action YRUU 6-8 p Doggie Dog CON RAMADAN CON continues 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Work Day Council Lunch Bunch 9 am - 12 pm Meeting 12 p Noon YRUU Book Discus- Trans In CON at sion Group Vero Beach 10 am CON ends Spiritual Ex- Trans In CON 9:30 am plorers 7pm YOM KIPPUR continues 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 YRUU 6-8 p FALL EQUI- NOX 30 YRUU 6-8 p VOLUME 15, ISSUE 9 THE CONNECTION PAGE 5 GROUPS, CLUBS, MEETINGS: Book Discussion Group Meeting: This group regularly meets on the 4th Saturday of each month.