MINISTERIAL SEARCH COMMITTEE SELECTED!

The First Church Board of Trustees is delighted to announce and is committed to upholding our UU principles. the proposed slate of members for the Ministerial Search Com- mittee (MSC), which will represent us in our search for a new Charlie Persch: Over his five years of membership, Charlie has Senior Minister. Twenty-one members of the congregation, been active on Feast for Funds since its inauguration and served representing the Board of Trustees, the Interim Transition on the Pulpit Guest Committee finding the best speakers to fill our Team (ITT) and the Nomination Committee, joined by our min- pulpit. He believes in our community of diverse people learning and sharing for the greater common good. isters Elaine Peresluha and Dena McPhetres, met during the month of April to review nearly thirty nominations. After care- Lianna Bishop: Lianna has been a member of First Church for four ful consideration, the combined team recommended to the years, hosted a Feast for Funds event, and participated in the Har- Board of Trustees the following nominees to serve on the MSC. vest the Power leadership series. As a communications and devel- In the Board meeting of April 21, 2015 the Trustees unani- opment professional, she currently works in the role of Corporate mously approved this slate, which will be presented for ap- Relations Manager at the Urban Ecology Center where she builds proval by congregational vote at the annual meeting on May and maintains high quality relationships to attract and sustain fi- 17, 2015: nancial resources for the Center. She strives to contribute to a

Michelle Boehm: During her ten years as a member of First compassionate community and congregation that nurtures spiritu- al growth. Church, Michelle has been a Pastoral Care Associate and Coor- dinator, she served on the Marketing Committee, the Strategic Eliz abeth Lentini: A very active member of First Church for over Plan Steering Committee, and on the Board of Trustees. She 15 years, Elizabeth has been President of the Congregation, chair believes the church’s mission is to first provide a welcoming of the Nominating Committee, and a Worship Associate. She also spiritual home for its members and to then inspire us to lives served on the Senior Minister’s Committee on Ministry, worked on of integrity and service. Vision 2010, and assisted and taught in RE and nursery. This wide-

Mark Bender: With two children, ages five and eight, Mark is ly varied involvement at First Church has given her a keen under- deeply committed to our congregation’s future. In his four standing of the congregation and its mission to build a loving, years as a UU he has served on the Marketing Committee and compassionate spiritual home which promotes spiritual freedom, social justice and ethical living. provided communication design support to stewardship activi- ties. He has extensive professional experience in helping large Jessie Moffat: In her five years at First Church, Jesse has been an groups discern and clearly picture common goals, bringing a RE assistant and teacher, and a member of the Children’s RE Com- humanist’s perspective to the solutions development process. mittee. She has been active in the YANKS group, served on the

Nancy Pajewski: Nancy has served on numerous committees Leadership Enhancement Committee and as Chair of the Pulpit at First Church over her twenty six years of membership, in- Guest Committee. Jessie completed the Harvest the Power work- cluding Economic and Social Justice, Book Sales, Vision 2010, shop, and attended the Midwest Leadership School. She wants to and Leadership Enhancement. She was a trustee and President live the principles she helps teach in RE and is honored to take on of the congregation, has a deep understanding of our church this responsibility.

The Board of Trustees offer our sincere thanks to each of the nearly thirty members who agreed to be nominated for this challenging work. The generosity of spirit demonstrated in your willingness to serve is admired and much appreciated; you have our deepest gratitude for an unquestionable commitment to our congregation’s future and for your many contributions in the past. FIRST CHURCH MISSION LISTENING SESSIONS setting up specific sessions with larger committees and affinity groups, and there will also be at least four open ses- From the Interim Transition Team sions open to everyone. If you are not part of one of these

Listening sessions to discuss revision to our First Church mission state- scheduled sessions, please attend one of the open sessions ment have begun! For this first phase of the review process, the ITT listed below. will be holding a series of listening sessions over the next three Sunday, April 26, 12:30 p.m. months, using the appreciative inquiry process that we used last au- Wednesday, April 29, 10 a.m. tumn. The questions and topics discussed will be different than those Sunday, May 3, 1 p.m. used last time, so please plan to attend even if you participated in a listening session last autumn. Watch the weekly announcements for more information. We hope you will attend a listening session and share your We invite every member to participate in this process. The ITT is thoughts!

NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING Vote for our Minister Search Committee! Notice is hereby given of the Annual Meeting of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee on: Sunday, May 17, 2015 12:30 p.m. In the Sanctuary

In addition to the election of members to the Board of Trustees and the Nominating Committee, we’ll be voting on our Minister Se- lection Committee. Additionally we will hear a Financial Condition Report, the 2014-15 Annual Report will be distributed, and other business of the Society will be conducted. Members are eligible to vote if they signed the Membership Book 60 days prior to the meeting date and have made a financial pledge or contribution of record in the past year. A list of voting members will be posted on the bulletin board in the walkway. Please show your support of the church and its work by your attendance at this important once-a-year event. Activities and healthy snacks for children (infants through 10 years old) will be available during the Annual Meeting. Please sign up at the RE Table so that adequate care can be arranged for your child.

CANDIDATES FOR BOARD & NOMINATING COMMITTEE The candidates below will stand for election at the Annual Congregational Meeting on May 17:

Candidates for Board of Trustees: Committee and as a Worship Associate. In her work life she is the executive of a nonprofit social service agency and in her Julie Bock has been a member at First Unitarian Society since spare time she enjoys flower gardening, walking and hiking, 2001. She has served on and chaired the Interweave, the Winter movies and has a passion for all types of live music. Holly is WomanSpirit 2010, and the Children’s RE Committees. She has grateful to be part of this spiritual community that promotes taught both Adult RE (Cakes for the Queen of Heaven) as well as the worth and dignity of every person and that seeks to move Children’s RE, including over 13 years of OWL. She believes that beyond being just a place of tolerance to one of grace and the world (and our church) is run by those who show up. She is deep appreciation. honored to be nominated to serve. Candidates for Nominating Committee: Pete Koneazny has been a member of FUSM since approximately 1996 and has served a prior term on the Board of Trustees, in the Jo Ann Bishop has been an active member since 2009, Jo Ann early 2000s. He has taught middle school and high school RE and has chaired the Feast for Funds and Pulpit Guest committees, he served on the search committee that hired our first Assistant and served as a Pastoral Care Associate and on Dena’s commit- Minister and on both Drew’s and Dena’s Committees on Ministry. tee on Ministry. She is an empty nester returning to the work- Since joining the church, Pete’s primary focus has been on social force using her administrative and organizational skills in vari- justice issues, including chairing the Racial Justice (aka “Open ous capacities. Her hope for First Church is that we use our Door”) Committee, starting the Community Justice action group time of transition to illuminate our deeper identity and find a Senior Minister to help us thrive. (on racial disparity in criminal justice), and serving on the Social Justice Council (including two years as co-chair). Pete currently John Fitak has been a member of First Church since Fall of serves (since 2010) on MICAH’s Board of Trustee’s as FUSM’s rep- 1997. He has been on the Children's RE Committee, co-chaired resentative. Pete is married to Lisa Koneazny and has two adult the Youth Steering Committee a few times, taught numerous children, Paul & Maggie. In his “day job” Pete is Litigation Direc- RE classes ranging from First Grade to OWL, and chaperoned tor of the Legal Aid Society of Milwaukee. For fun he plays bad more High School Youth Conferences than he can remember. golf and watches college basketball with a harmless gang of UUs After attending the "Harvest the Power" workshops, he real- that takes an annual NCAA tournament road trip together. ized it was time to become more active in this wonderful spir-

Holly Patzer has been a member of First Church since 2011 and itual community that we have here at has served as an usher, a member of the Stewardship First Church. The Newsletter of the First Unitarian Society of Milwaukee A Unitarian Universalist Congregation—Est. 1842 May 2015

Sunday, May 17 FOR MORE EVENTS INFO: You can find regularly updated “Learning and Living Religion” and enhanced information about programs and events at RELIGIOUS EDUCATION SUNDAY our events calendar: uumilwaukee-events.org Sunday, May 17, 2015 9:00a.m. & 11:00a.m. Intergenerational Service MAY SERVICES Beryl Aschenberg and The Rev. Elaine Peresluha, Service Leaders; TWO SERVICES & RELIGIOUS EDUCATION High School Seniors speaking 9:00 & 11:00 a.m. “RE Sunday“ is the culmination of the year’s religious education Sunday, May 3 program. Our high school seniors step to the podium to speak “Whiteness and Privilege” their truths and allow us to bear witness. Rev. Dena McPhetres, speaking The little ones come forward, eager or timid, to receive giant Tristan Strelitzer, Choral Director erasers which represent the community’s acceptance of their The “Black Lives Matter” movement has brought the fight mistakes. Children of all ages participate in worship, and adults for racial justice into the forefront of our consciousness. contribute music or words to celebrate this generation of chil- Many of us who identify as white are trying to become dren. It is the village in fine form! Please join us! better allies in the struggle. Yet our privilege can be a barri- er. One of the privileges of being white is that you don’t Sunday, May 24 have to notice your whiteness. This is one way the cultural “The Grace of the World” lie that whites are superior insidiously manifests. I believe Rev. Dena McPhetres, speaking that when “people of white” (Venice Williams’ turn of Alissa Rhode, Lead Music Director phrase) become aware of the dynamics of privilege, they can better contribute to the conversation and the work that Grace happens, yet is often overshadowed by bad news in the must be done to dismantle racism. world. Let’s focus for a moment on the grace of the world and how we might receive and rest in that grace. How can we as indi-

viduals and as a community become more gracious and grace- Sunday, May 10 filled as we minister to one another and to the brokenness in the Mother’s Day world? “Arise Then for More than Flowers” Family Sunday Dedication of Parents and Children Sunday, May 31 Rev. Elaine Peresluha, speaking Flower Communion Alissa Rhode, Lead Music Director Intergenerational Service Rev. Elaine Peresluha, Rev. Dena McPhetres, and The earliest Mother's Day celebrations can be traced back Beryl Aschenberg, to the spring celebrations of ancient Greece in honor of Alissa Rhode, Lead Music Director Rhea, the Mother of the Gods. Since then we have been Tristan Stelitzer, Choral Director motivated by war and peace and shopping, as well as flow- ers, to celebrate mothers in May. Today we will look at the Today we celebrate the diversity of our communal bouquet. history of the holiday to find new meaning and relevance. Bring a flower to share from your garden, the roadside or your favorite shop. "From you I receive. To you I give. Together we share and by this we live..." SHARE THE PLATE FIRST CHURCH IS HIRING

A PART-TIME OFFICE ASSISTANT! Chosen by First Church children and youth, Walnut Way Conservation Corp’s (WWCC) Commons Project will be our  24 hours per week—hours to include 4 weekdays. May Share the Plate recipient. Walnut Way is a neighbor-  Generous retirement savings plan, paid vacation and holi- hood in Milwaukee’s central city, bounded by 12th Street, days, medical insurance. North Avenue, Fond du Lac Avenue, and Walnut Street. It is home to 2700 families, over half of which live below the Reports to Director of Administration. poverty level. The Commons Project aims to change the DUTIES include clerical and administrative support for our busy odds of a commercial corridor (North Avenue) that is 50% church such as: data entry and review, room scheduling, prepar- vacant by bringing in the best services and best opportuni- ing deposits, reception duties, publications production, and other ties for Walnut Way residents. The Commons will consist of assistance for church committees and staff. a cluster of renovated and new buildings on North Avenue at 16th Street. It will feature employment, wellness and DESIRED SKILLS include general clerical skills; experience with MS family services, a grocery store, commercial kitchen, juice Office, calendars, forms and databases; keen attention to detail; bar and restaurant. clear and pleasant communications skills; ability to maintain con- fidentiality; supportive of UU values and our approach to liberal The Commons Project is spearheaded by WWCC, which religion. makes a bold request to Milwaukee to join it in its work on the Commons Project, where every dollar will be used to See our website http://uumilwaukee.org/content/office-assistant maintain and change the Walnut Way Community. WWCC -job-opening for a detailed job description, benefits summary, is known to be able to “plant a tree and grow a fruit or- and information about the application process. chard.” Help spread the word! Thanks for forwarding this notice to quali- Please be generous with your support. If you wish to do- fied candidates you may know. First Church is a great place to nate only to the Commons Project, please write a check work! directly to Walnut Way Conservation Corp and write “Commons Project” in the memo line, and the church will FROM OUR MINISTERS mail it for you. Parents and guardians, please talk with your children about how even a small donation can help trans- IN THE MIDDLE form a community. Almost a year has passed since The First Unitarian Society of Mil- DEDICATION OF PARENTS & CHILDREN waukee said good-bye to its long-term senior minister, Drew Kennedy. Do not be surprised if you find yourself reliving some SCHEDULED of your emotions around Drew’s departure during this anniver- We are scheduling a Dedication of Parents and Children at sary month. Recognize and appreciate all that has been accom- either or both of our 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services for Moth- plished since May of 2014. An effective Search Committee locat- er’s Day, Sunday, May 10. This simple ceremony, typically ed and delivered me, your interim minister. Since my arrival last for children under three or four, though occasionally for August we have shared the transitional tasks of interim ministry: older children, is the UU version of the traditional Christian bonding, reclaiming history, discovering an identity, building fis- “baptism” or “christening,” though the meanings we attach cal strength and institutional integrity while strengthening con- to it are significantly different. For us, it is primarily a public nections with the district and national association of U.U. congre- declaration on the parent’s parts to dedicate themselves to gations. It has been a full, fast and rich year! faithfully nurturing and supporting their children. The most significant accomplishments of this congregation have Because of the contextual importance of the family’s rela- been 1. to see that there can be a future without Drew, and em- tionship to the church community, Dedications are availa- brace that future. 2. to select a Senior Minister Search Com- ble only to members of the church. Non-members are in- mittee to find the best senior minister to accompany you into vited to inquire about membership at the Member Services that future. You have done well in this first year of transition and Table during Coffee Hour following a Sunday service. If any- your high-functioning engagement is appreciated. You have one is interested in having their child(ren) dedicated this made my work easy. Mother’s Day, please pick up a brochure on Dedications At this month’s annual meeting you will have the opportunity to from the Common Room pamphlet rack, fill out the birth ratify the slate for a Senior Minister Search Committee. This will information form at the back of the brochure, and direct it be an exciting moment and an affirmation of our time together. to the attention of Sharon Murphy, at your earliest conven- Our second year of interim will: ience. Or go to http://www.uumilwaukee.org/content/ dedication-form and complete the form there. The next  Begin the search for a settled senior minister with a vision of Dedication will likely be on the Sunday before Thanksgiv- who and what that minister needs to be. ing.

2 The Chanticleer May, 2015  Review First Church’s institutional infrastructure to im- HONOR OUR PAST. SHAPE OUR FUTURE. prove communication to maximize paid and non-paid staff LET’S FINISH THE PLEDGE DRIVE! efforts. Thank you to everyone who has generously submitted a  Create and adopt a mission statement that will guide and pledge for the 2015-2016 church year! Our Finance Com- align direction, resource allocation and decision-making. mittee and Board of Trustees are working on the budget, so if you haven’t yet taken care of this important business please The heart of this congregation is being discovered and re- do so right away. If you are not sure about your income for claimed by our interim process. The mission we will name the year, take your best guess – you can always change it lat- will be grounded in the connections you make and sustain er. All pledges are appreciated and helpful. Also, if your situa- with one another in worship services, in meetings, and in tion is such that you need a waiver, please simply indicate that small groups. Relationships make First Church special. Your on the pledge form to keep your membership status intact. appreciation of diverse beliefs, lifestyles and caring encour- Pledge online at http://www.uumilwaukee.org/content/ ages each member, friend and visitor to seek, to grow and to pledge-form belong.

The Transition Team is planning more gatherings through May to continue the discovery and appreciation that will cre- 2014-2015 PLEDGE PAYMENTS DUE BY JUNE 30! ate the mission statement. Dates and times for all these op- portunities will be in the orders of service, on the website A big “Thank you!” goes to everyone who has steadily paid and announced in email and newsletters. Show up. Partici- their operating pledge throughout the church year. If your pate and continue your caring. practice is to pay your pledge in one or several lumps, please remember that the fiscal year ends June 30. Please aim to Much metta, Elaine complete your pledge payment by June 30.

If you plan to sell stocks to pay your pledge, please contact me for the procedure to ensure a smooth transfer. Likewise, if you would like to have your pledge payment paid with an auto- matic monthly electronic funds transfer, please contact me for an authorization form. Both forms are also available on the church website in the Stewardship section.

Finally, if your situation has changed and you will not be able to complete payment of your pledge by June 30, please con- tact me in the church office or send an email to CONNECTIONS [email protected]. Thanks! Warmest regards, From Kathy Porter, Director of Membership Kathy and Development

CHALICE CIRCLE FACILITATOR TRAINING SET FOR JULY

Five groups of First Church members have been quietly trans- formed throughout this past year. They have been meeting twice a month with their Chalice Circles. They have come to deeply know the other 8 or 9 group members while discuss- ing topics such as “The Art of Listening,” “Gratitude,”

“Forgiveness,” and many others. Each group is led by a trained facilitator or two co-facilitators who help set a tone of acceptance and respect for all members, and follow the established group format. Facilitators also coordinate the group’s schedule.

This summer, Dena McPhetres, member volunteers Bronze Quinton and Nancy Spransy, and I will train a new group of facilitators. Does this sound like something you’d love to do? Please see more information about becoming a facilitator and the online http://www.uumilwaukee.org/content/chalice -circle-facilitator-application Also, feel free to talk with any of us about the Chalice Circle facilitator experience.

3 The Chanticleer May, 2015 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION and to work in partnership with the youth leaders. YRUU Advi- sors commit to fifteen-eighteen Sundays per church year; Sun- FOR CHILDREN & YOUTH day topics/themes are generated by the Youth Steering Com- mittee. RE-FLECTIONS From Beryl Aschenberg Our junior Youth Program (Pillars) is a transition program that Director of Religious Education combines adult facilitation with youth input and a move to- wards more youth leadership. Advisors work in two person As our children grow in faith and understanding, we cele- teaching teams, with one person taking the “lead” and one brate their transitions. As they move into young adulthood, assisting. There is no set curriculum for this group: broad Sun- we embrace them even as we encourage them to spread day themes are generated by the youth, with advisors provid- their wings. “RE Sunday”(to be held this year on May 17) is a ing direction and facilitating discussions. Pillars Advisors com- day to rejoice in our young people, to honor what they’ve mits to approximately eight-ten Sundays per church year, done learned and those who have mentored them, and to affirm in two-three “blocks” of consecutive weeks. their place among us. Among our time-honored rituals, this service includes ceremonial recognition of our K5 children WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT IS AVAILABLE FOR TEACHERS AND moving into the realm of the “big kids” and “Senior State- YOUTH ADVISORS? ments” from our High School Youth Group graduates. The RE Committee will provide curriculum materials for all K5- It is also during RE Sunday that we publicly recognize the eigth grade classes, so teaching teams will not have to develop volunteers who work with the children week after week to their own lesson plans. Our Youth Program Coordinator guides create a sense of religious identity and community. It takes advisors in our Pillars and YRUU Youth Groups in collaborating almost one hundred people each year to support our Sunday with the teens to have a greater say and leadership in their School program and nursery! Are you one of those people? own Religious Education experience.

 There will be an RE Volunteer orientation before Sunday CHOOSE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE—VOLUNTEER FOR school begins in the fall to provide information, support, and TEACHING OR ASSISTING IN RELIGIOUS EDUCTION CLASSES answer questions. Mark your calendar for Sunday, August 23,

FOR NEXT YEAR! 2:30-5:30 p.m. (YRUU Youth Advisors will meet at a different time, tbd) New volunteers will have an additional info session It is NOT too early to start thinking about working with our beginning with 2:00 p.m. with DRE Beryl Aschenberg that day. UU children in Religious Education classes next year. In fact, it is critical that we have our volunteers in place before our  The teams will receive support and guidance all year as summer program begins in June. Being a Sunday School needed from the Religious Education staff and the CRE Com- teacher or Youth Advisor means learning at least as much as mittee you teach. It means taking a curriculum and making it yours, so that in turn you can make it belong to the children you  All services will be podcast, so teachers won't have to miss are exploring with. Working with our children on Sundays hearing them. allows you to learn from them and with them. Whether your  Visits to current Sunday school classes can be arranged, so subject matter is something you just learned or something that anyone considering teaching can observe and talk to cur- you are rather expert at, you have the opportunity to see it rent teachers. in a new way as you see through the eyes of our children.

Please say “YES” to our children and youth! Plan to sign-up at WHAT BEING PART OF A TEACHER-TEAM INVOLVES the RE Table beginning in May, or contact me, Beryl Aschen- berg, or any member of the Children’s RE Committee for more Teaching will be shared in teams. Teachers will coordinate, information. plan, set up, and teach as members of their teams. Within the team, members will divide up and share the responsibili- If you don’t think that you can get involved with a teaching ties according to each member's ability to participate. As a team this year, but you do want to help, we have other oppor- member of a three-person team each teacher will need to be tunities: present approximately one third of the Sundays, or twelve- thirteen weeks total between September and May. We ask  You could assist once per month with our Summer RE pro- that teachers volunteer for a minimum of three Sundays in a gram classes. row so that relationships are built with class  You could assist in a classroom once per month, or be an members. “On Call” teacher substitute. WHAT IS THE ROLE OF HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH ADVISOR?  You could lead a “First Sunday” focus or Children’s Chapel The role of the YRUU Youth Advisor (grades ten-twelve) is to (worship) a couple of times per year, or come in as a guest so help support the youth along their journey of discovery, help our children get to know their community. create a space that is safe and conducive for growth,  You could offer to chaperone a youth group trip to a

4 The Chanticleer May, 2015 weekend conference. MEET KARI STENITZER, OUR NEW RE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT!  You could serve as a member of one of the three RE Committees! Kari joins our RE Staff after working for several years in Mil- waukee theatre. She and her husband J.J live in Shorewood. Please contact Beryl at [email protected] or 414-273- Kari grew up in the Lake Country UU Church, and is excited to 5257 ext. 204 if you think you might help, or would like to be providing support to a generation of young people growing know more about these opportunities! in our faith. Outside of the church, Kari’s interests include yo- ga and weight lifting; she is able to deadlift over two hundred PARENTS CAN REGISTER THEIR KIDS EARLY pounds! Please welcome Kari to our church community! FOR RE 2015-2016 Parents who volunteer as teachers, youth advisors, class RE VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION DAY IN RE CLASSES ON MAY 3 assistants, or CRE Committee members for the next church Parents-please make an effort to have your kids with us on year will be given a head start on class registration begin- this day as children create gifts and messages for both their ning on May 3. This will help you avoid the dreaded “class class leaders and assistants! Watch for an email the week pri- cap” and is of particular use if you’d like to teach/assist dur- or with more information! ing the same session that your child attends. Samples of the curriculum will be on display at the RE Table in order to help you make decisions about which class you might work with. ALL ABOUT YOUTH…. If you are currently serving as an RE class volunteer, you From Deb Solis, Youth Program Coordinator should have been contacted already by your CRE Com- In youth we learn, in age we understand. mittee Liaison to be given the very first opportunity to ex- - Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach press your preference to return to the class of your choice next year. Please contact me, Beryl Aschenberg, if you YRUU GOURMET DESSERT SILENT AUCTION would like to let me know of your first choice in 2015-2016 MOTHER’S DAY class assignments directly! SUNDAY, MAY 10 FROM 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. General RE Program registration will open on May 17. Plan ahead for Mother’s Day: a delicious dessert can’t get any LOVE TO BAKE? easier! Bid generously for a special gourmet dessert to cele-

brate Mom’s special day. All proceeds benefit the 2014 YRUU Our Annual Gourmet Dessert Silent Auction will be on Mission Trip to Battle Creek, Michigan. BIDDERS: Plan ahead Mother’s Day on May 10. This event typically generates to purchase one of the yummy treats for your Mother’s Day about 1/3 of the funds needed for our youth to make the pleasure! Here are our bidding guidelines: trip to work with Habitat for Humanity in Battle Creek, Michigan in the summer. If you enjoy baking and want to do  There will be a minimum bid of $10 or $15 on each item. something to support our teens, plan to sign up early. Sign-  Bids must be raised in increments of $1.00. ups will begin on Sunday, April 19 and take place on April 26 and May 3 at the RE Table in the Common Room during Don’t be hesitant to outbid someone. Good-natured bidding Coffee Hour. You may also send an email to Youth Program wars will help our fundraising efforts! Coordinator Deb Solis at [email protected]. PILLARS WHERE DO THE CHILDREN PLAY? Our ninth grade Pillars youth topic for the next month will be Horrors. Our youth will be discussing how our faith in ac- Our kids are welcome to play out on the deck off of the tion and spirituality help us get through difficult or horrific Common Room, and in the church courtyard during Coffee times in our lives. Hours -with Adult supervision, please! Adults who are out appreciating the warm weather are encouraged to enjoy OUR WHOLE LIVES (OWL) the children’s high spirits... and help create the village we The “Our Whole Lives” (OWL) curriculum is a program aspire to! based on the philosophy of comprehensive sexuality educa- tion, which helps participants make informed and responsible SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON OUR decisions about their sexual health and behavior. It equips “UU QUESTION OF THE MONTH” participants with accurate, age appropriate information in the People of all ages are invited to contribute their thoughtful areas of anatomy and human development, and also regard- responses to a monthly question posted on our bulletin ing values of clarification, and the spiritual, emotional, political board in the main church hallway. and social aspects of sexuality.

May’s Question: “What do you tell your non-UU friends Our OWL program will be available in September 2015 for about our Church? (or what do you want to tell them?)” eighth graders of parents who are current church members.

5 The Chanticleer May, 2015 Two Parent Orientations will be offered and ALL OWL par- and we wear yellow name tags. Our contact information is ents must attend ONE of these! The first will be Sunday, listed in the front of the member directory.

May 3 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Young Room and The March meeting began with a discussion of the budget. The the second will be Wednesday, August 26 from 6:30 p.m. Trustees reviewed documents in preparation for the staff com- to 8:30 p.m. with the exact location yet to be determined. pensation decision. It was agreed that we should do a review of All parents interested in attending the first session on May staffing for the future which is mission driven, growth focused 3 must contact Deb Solis at [email protected] by and aligned with the Church’s financial strategy. As part of the May 1. discussion the Trustees were provided with an update on the pledge drive, which is slightly behind last year’s drive. YOUTH GROUP SEEKING ADULT “MEMBER AT LARGE” TO JOIN YOUTH STEERING COMMITTEE After approving delegates for regional assembly the Trustees began work on planning the annual meeting. The Youth Steering Committee YSC) which provides direc- A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to a review tion and support to our Young Religious Unitarian Univer- and update of the project plan for selecting the Senior Minister salists (YRUU is currently seeking an additional adult mem- Search Committee. Sally Lewis provided an outline of upcoming ber to serve on this active and dedicated committee). selection activities, answered questions and clarified the pro- Youth Steering Committee Mission Statement: The mis- cess. sion of the Youth Steering Committee of the First Unitarian The Trustees unanimously approved the purchase of the teal Society of Milwaukee shall be to provide direction and sup- hymnal books. port which enable youth (ages 15-19, grades 10-12), to Dena and Elaine provided their respective monthly reports. participate in balanced, YRUU programming in a safe, car- Highlights included staffing updates, a discussion of the pro- ing, and stimulating environment. gress made by the Marketing Committee, an update on com- The committee is comprised of six youth, three adults and mittee recruitment and the approval of a new social justice ac- the Youth Program Coordinator. Meetings take place tion group. Dena finished her report by remarking that it was a monthly and a one day summer planning retreat occurs. pleasure to lead the youth Journey to Membership class. Our ideal candidate will be able to make a commitment to The next Board of Trustees meeting is at 6:00 p.m. on April 21, serve through the 2015-2016 church year. 2015. Board of Trustee meeting minutes are posted on the First If you have a passion for working with UU youth and are Church bulletin board in the central corridor and our website. willing to attend our monthly meetings, please consider joining the YSC. Learn more about this committee and its PLAN NOW FOR GENERAL ASSEMBLY duties by contacting Youth Program Coordinator, Deb Solis Join First Church Members in These Uplifting Conferences at [email protected]. By Bruce Wiggins, Denominational Affairs Coordinator

GENERAL ASSEMBLY JUNE 24-28 NEW TEAL-COLORED HYMNALS!! Attend in Person or on Internet We are excited to announce the arrival of new hymnals! In This year’s theme is “Building a New Way.” There is money in March the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to pur- the church budget to help defray expenses for delegates chase enough teal Singing the Journey hymnals for each attending either in person or via the internet. You can see Bruce pew in our sanctuary. These hymnals have a variety of Wiggins or Kathy Porter for more information or go to the Uni- unique and exciting new options for singing. They have tarian Universalist web site: http://www.uua.org/ga. been ordered and will arrive by May 1 in time for us to roll them out on Flower Communion Sunday, May 31! Attend Via the Internet

Before their debut, we would like to offer you a special If you can’t travel to Portland, consider attending remotely via opportunity to purchase a bookplate to personalize a hym- the internet, at a reduced rate. This form of participation is nal in memory of someone dear, or to simply have one in called “off-site registration.” You can hear the Ware lecture, your name. The cost of personalizing a hymnal is $20.00. always one of the GA highlights, participate in debates, vote on After each Sunday service in May, we will have the book- the various social action issues that come up, and also vote on plates, hymnals and calligrapher, Juliette Hale Hills at a items of business during plenary sessions. You can be a dele- table to personalize your hymnal with your wishes. Find gate from First Church, which includes voting privileges, or the table any Coffee Hour in May to purchase your memo- simply listen in. rial bookplate. Statement of Conscience on Reproductive Justice

SPLINTERS FROM THE BOARD This is the third year of the Study Action Issue on Reproductive By Sarah Stehly Justice. A first draft was available in February and First Church submitted comments. A final draft of a proposed Statement of Members of the Board of Trustees welcome your feedback Conscience will be available soon. This draft will be debated at any time. Our pictures are posted in the central corridor during plenary sessions at GA and voted on by delegates.

6 The Chanticleer May, 2015 Ware Lecture and are a strong voice for social justice. Our beloved church community continues to support and inspire each of us and This year, the American philosopher, academic, activist, our families, enabling us to connect our personal, social and author, and public intellectual Dr. Cornel West will address spiritual beliefs and aspirations; enriching our lives and provid- the Assembly on Saturday evening. West will deliver the ing solace and grounding; sanctuary and rejuvenation; heart- Ware Lecture, a distinguished endowed lecture that fea- warming fellowship. Diana Alstadt spoke for all of us when she tures scholars, leaders, and change-makers who challenge noted, “Since joining First Church, I have already experienced us to live our progressive spiritual values in fresh and rele- great power in people joining collectively, from a deeply spir- vant ways. itual center, to enact community and social justice.” Dr. West, a Beacon Press author for more than 20 years, recently wrote Black Prophetic Fire and edited The SUNDAY MORNING FORUMS Radical King. In his writings, teachings, activism, and speak- ing, West keeps the prophetic fire burning today, challeng- May 3: “Escalating Inequality” ing the unjust American status quo. You can tune in to Dr. Presenters: Prof. Marc V. Levine Professor, Economic West before GA to stoke your prophetic fire. You can find Development and Urban Studies Program, UW-Milwaukee. out more here: http://www.uua.org/ga/program/ highlights/ware-lecture/cornel-west-2015 Prof. Levine will address the growing inequality in our country and our city. As professor of History, Economic Development Registration and Urban Studies and the Founding Director of the Center for Go to the GA webpage on the UUA website: http:// Economic Development at UWM, Dr. Levine is Milwaukee’s www.uua.org/ga/registration for either the onsite or off- premier researcher and speaker on this topic. For example, his site registration. Please let either Bruce Wiggins or Kathy recent study documenting that recent job growth in the city Porter know of your registration so we obtain a delegate has been mostly in low-wage jobs was featured in the October credential for you and help defray some of the cost for you 28, 2014 (Milwaukee Journal/Sentinel). This Forum is timely in and help defray some of the cost. light of the Unitarian Universalist Association’s current Study Action Issue, “Escalating Inequality,” adopted at our General RADIO ADS NOW RUNNING Assembly in 2014 for study and action over the next three The results of the fruits and nuts sale before the winter years. holidays are now audible. Radio ads are on public radio stations WUWM and WHAD. If you’re with a friend when May 10: “What Will It Take for Milwaukee to be the you hear an ad, you might use the opportunity to invite Healthiest City in America?” someone to First Church. Presenters: Dr. Magda Peck, Professor & founding Dean of

the Joseph Zilber School of Public Health.

THE ONGOING QUEST TO HONOR OUR PAST Dr. Magda Peck, professor and founding dean of the Joseph AND SHAPE OUR FUTURE Zilber School of Public Health, will discuss the mission of this By Cheryl Maranto of the Stewardship Committee new UWM school in addressing Milwaukee’s health is-

This spring marks the midpoint in our two year process of sues. The school, built four years ago, is part of the Pabst discernment as we work to recruit a new senior minister. Brewery Redevelopment. Dr. Peck has been a leader in sever- We have spent the year reflecting on our congregation’s al national health organizations including being Founder, for- amazing history to inform our path forward. The pledge mer CEO and senior advisor of City MatCH, a national organi- drive is an integral part of that process because the depth zation dedicated to urban maternal and child health leader- and breadth of our members’ financial support signals to ship. In 2014 Dr. Peck received the National Excellence in Pub- potential ministerial candidates the health and vitality of lic Health Award for her contributions and leadership in public our community – our pledges are the fuel that enables us health. to provide services and work in our larger community and May 17: “Strength for the Struggle” indeed the world. Presenter: Joe Ellwanger

To date we have received 446 pledges totaling $643,657. Joe Ellwanger’s fight for justice in Milwaukee has extended far About 40% of us have increased our pledges. Our deepest beyond the rutmo8il of the 1960’s. In the nearly 50 years thanks to all who have pledged! However, we are a bit since Selma, the new-retired Lutheran pastor and his congre- short compared to last year, when 448 pledges brought in gations have taken up the causes of many of society’s most $689,600. We still need to hear from some of our mem- marginalized: the poor, refugees, those addicted or impris- bers! If you have not yet pledged, please go to oned, and in more recent years gay and lesbian people seek- www.uumilwaukee.org/Pledging%20Support today and ing full inclusion in their church. He has written a memoir make your pledge. Next year we will engage in deeper con- detailing the many experiences along the way. Come and versation about ways to increase our income and be good hear his compelling story. stewards of our church and its work. We have so much to Host: Pete Koneazy & Mark Gill be proud of – growing from 10 people in 1841 to almost 800 members strong today! We are a green sanctuary,

7 The Chanticleer May, 2015 Wednesday Morning Class ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION 6 Wednesdays: May 6-June 17 Full Adult RE class information is available on the church 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. website. Register for Adult RE classes at the Religious Edu- Cost: $60 members/$72 non-members cation Table on Sundays, or by downloading a registration Hatha Yoga uses postures and stretches in combination with form from the church website, and mailing it in with a breath to develop flexibility and relaxation. This Iyengar- check for the total fees to: First Unitarian Society, Attn: inspired class encourages proper body alignment and brings Christina, 1342 N. Astor, Milwaukee, WI 53202. balance, strength, and calmness to the practitioner. The use of THE PATH OF WISDOM AND COMPASSION props makes this practice accessible to everyone and allows Instructor: Jeremy Lowry students to work at their own level; all are welcome. Morgan Saturday, May 2 Engels was certified as a yoga instructor in 2001. She is the 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. owner of Saffron Yoga Studio in Bay View. Please bring a yoga Cost: $35 members/$45 non-members mat and blanket/ large towel. A limited number of yoga straps and blocks will be available. Make-up classes are possible On this day of meditation practice and teaching on the (during the same session) at church or at Morgan's Saffron Buddhist path, participants will explore one of the tradi- studio classes in Bay View. tional practices of the Bodhisattva: extending love and compassion to others. As we learn techniques for bringing the compassion we experience while in meditation out into GETTING TOGETHER the world, we will naturally move towards deeper wisdom. From the Reverend Dena McPhetres, Associate Minister Jeremy Lowry is a faculty member at the Naropa University in Boulder, CO and a teacher in the Dharma Ocean lineage, Come visit our Affinity Groups! Everyone is welcome! If you a tradition led by Dr. Reginald Ray. He's taught workshops have an idea for starting a new group, contact Dena at 414- at First Church and for Gathering Waters Sangha since 273-5257, ext. 202 or [email protected]. 2009.

Lunch is included in the cost of this workshop. Please bring Book Discussion Group your cushion or yoga mat if you wish. Second Sundays of the month CLEARING THE FOG OF MEDICAL MYTHS 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Next meeting is May 10 AND HALF-TRUTHS We gather once a month to discuss a chosen book. This month Instructor: Dr. Ken Solis we read The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt (fiction). Discussion Monday, May 4 Leader is Bill Frink. We welcome all readers. 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Cost: $10 members/$15 non-members Buddhist Study Group: Gathering Waters Sangha Fiber is good, but carbohydrates are bad, avoid gluten, drink at least eight glasses of water a day, raw vegetables First and Third Wednesdays of the month are best, walking is better exercise than running, a baby 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. aspirin a day helps us avoid heart attacks. We are sur- Next meeting is May 6 rounded by medical advice - some good, some misguided, We explore Buddhist teachings and ideas, prac- and some that is potentially deadly. In this class we'll ex- tice meditation, followed by tea, cookies and plore some current notions and folk wisdom about health, fellowship. We are reading No Time to Lose by and learn how we can best separate what is faddish from Pema Chodron. All are welcome! what is genuinely good for us. Chancel Choir Dr. Ken Solis is a long time member of First Church, a world Rehearsals on Thursday evenings class jump roper, and a medical doctor specializing in 7:15 – 9:00 p.m. emergency medicine. A popular presenter in Adult Reli- All singers are invited to join our weekly choir rehearsals. For gious Education classes, he brings a wealth of knowledge more information, please contact our Choral Director Tristan and experience presented in non-technical language. Strelitzer at tstrelitzer@gmailcom with your name and voice HATHA YOGA type. Instructor: Morgan Engels Monday Evening Class PLEASE NOTE that our on-line newsletter has been edited to 6 Mondays: May 11-June 22 remove our members’ personal email addresses and phone (No Class Memorial Day, May 26) numbers. For more information on any of our groups, please 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. contact the church office at [email protected]. Cost: $60 members/$72 non-members or 414 273-5257.

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The Chronologically Gifted LEADERSHIP IN ACTION Third Sunday Potluck this month— Elizabeth Hayes Next meeting is May 17 — CANCELLED From Lorraine Jacobs We foster activities and relationships for members age 60 and older to live and age well through engagement in the arts, Personal: I have been attending education, relationship building, mutual support and fun! First Church since my dedication at 6 months old. My family’s history The Forties and Fifties UU Network (FFUUN) here begins with my grandparents, FFUUN is a group of ‘40 to 50-somethings’ seeking social con- Paul and Philia Hayes. My parents nections with others. were married by Drew Kennedy; my sister and I have attended RE Pagan Celebrations Group all of our lives. I am grateful to be Pagan rituals honor the natural cycle of the earth and cele- part of this open-minded, sup- brate the seasons. Join us for Beltane! portive and passionate communi- ty. Poetry Group Second Saturdays of the month Leadership/volunteer experience: I 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. have served on the Youth Steering Next meeting is May 9 Committee, currently as Co-Chair. We explore poetry on a certain theme or by a certain author. I was one of three youth leaders for the 2014 YRUU’s Mission Bring paper and pencil to try your own hand at poetry! Group Trip, 2015 will be my final Mission Trip. I’ve been a member is facilitated by published poet Barbara Collignon. of the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra for 6 years. S.W.A.N.S. Group Chamber ensembles are a source of musical expression for me (Seasoned Women ARE NATURALLY SOCIAL!) at Shorewood High School, where I am currently a Senior. I’ve also participated in musical ensembles on Sundays. Women 50ish and beyond form friendships during our month- ly lunches and social activities. Join us once a month for lunch Most fulfilling activities: First, the Mission Trip, just as amazing after church and other social events for single women “of a as rumored. Over one week, we are able to make a difference certain age.” Newcomers are always welcome! in many lives while experiencing the deep joy of service. Sec- ondly, being a member of YRUU. Every Sunday a group of UU Parenting Group tired teens drag themselves out of bed to engage in stimu- Second Sundays of the month lating discussions. I am continually amazed by the ideas we 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. explore. Next meeting is May 10 We are a support and social group for parents of children ages Most surprising thing learned while volunteering at First 0-18. We discuss the challenges of raising UU children, share Church: Leadership cannot be accomplished alone. Delegation resources, and do fun family activities. and shared responsibility is essential to get the job done with ease and success. WomanSpirit Advice to future leaders of First Church: Become involved if We meet to empower women and join in spiritual quest you can. When a task becomes overwhelming, take a mo- through social justice, music, ritual and friendships. ment to look at the big picture then talk to the whole group. Use all the resources provided. Come-UU Women's Connection-Spring Retreat at Pilgrim Park, Princeton, Ill. June 5-7 Journey of the Spirit, the quest for who If you had three wishes for First Church, what would they we are and what life is about “ with Marsha Forrest, a health be? First, that First Church continues to provide excellent, and wellness consultant and spiritual guide. Honoring the inspiring Religious Education. Secondly, that the Youth Group Earth rituals will be a focus, many workshops, book discus- becomes even more prominently included in church initiatives sions, scholarships available. See the bulletin board also for and actions. Lastly, that the congregation continues to diver- registration. sify and include all walks of life.

Y.A.N.K.S. A part of First Church Leadership Enhancement Committee (Young Adults in Need of Kindred Spirits) Leadership initiative, Leadership in Action articles profile some Third Sundays of the month of the many lay leaders who serve our congregation. Meet for lunch after the 11:00 a.m. service ~Lorraine Jacobs If you are a young adult in your 20s or 30s, we hope you’ll join us! We gather for monthly lunch, coffee & conversation, and sometimes a field trip. For more information, contact us at [email protected]. 9 The Chanticleer May, 2015

LIKE TO BE A WORSHIP ASSOCIATE? FIRST FRIDAY FILMS “9500 Liberty” We have a couple of positions open for members to serve as Friday, May 1: film starts as 7:00 p. m., doors open at Worship Associates, so if you are interested in applying, 6:30 p. m., evening ends at 9:00 p. m. please do so!

What are we looking for in a Worship Associate? We look for The Immigration Issues Action Group, recently approved by poise, a diversity of age and ethnicity, and for people with the Social Justice Council, will sponsor "9500 Liberty" for public speaking ability or experience. We also look for peo- the First Friday Film Series on May 1. Find out what happens ple who are deeply committed to the church and its ideals, when Prince William County, Virginia adopts a law requir- and for people with an outgoing and friendly demeanor. All ing police officers to stop and question people who "appear" Worship Associates must be members of the congrega- to be undocumented immigrants. The town is deeply divid- tion. If you would like to apply, please visit our website and ed on the issue; racial tension and threats of violence grow, fill out the application form at: http:// resulting in an exodus of workers. Some residents have a www.uumilwaukee.org/Worship_Associates change of heart when the dire economic consequences of the law become clear and begin a resistance movement. A show- Deadline for applications is June 15, 2015. Terms begin in down with the law’s fierce supporters erupts. Omega Burck- September. hardt will lead the discussion following the film. First Friday Please speak to Dena or Elaine and/or a current Worship Films invites you all to the final Spring 2015 Season documen- Associate if you have questions or to find out more about tary (along with all the usuals, in addition to the film, such as this important ministry. free admission, cider, popcorn, and childcare).

MEMORIAL GIFT RECEIVED NAMI Walk on May 16 The church has gratefully received Memorial Gifts from the Join our First Church team on the NAMI (National Alliance for following people in memory of Mildred Buchel: Mark and Mental Illness) Walk at 11am on Saturday, May 16. The 3 mile Jo Ann Bishop. walk begins and ends at Veterans Park, 1010 N. Lincoln Me- morial Drive. Team captain Maggie Krochalk has registered Memorial Gifts made to the church are usually in lieu of our team, named Unitarians of Greater Milwaukee, on the flowers being sent to a bereaved family or to a funeral NAMI website. You can register at www.namiwalks.org/ home. It is a meaningful and tasteful way of acknowledging greatermilwaukee, or sign up at the Social Justice Table. If you someone’s death. The church acknowledges each contribu- can’t make the walk, please consider donating to our team tor with an appropriate note both to the contributor and to through the website or at the table. the family of the deceased. The names of all contributors (but no amounts), along with the memorialized person’s COME TO MADISON WITH MICAH! name, are recorded in our permanent Church Record Book. Wednesday, April 29, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. WISDOM, MICAH’s statewide parent organization is spear- heading a coalition of faith-based social justice organization including Interfaith, Wisconsin Council of Churches, Madison Urban Ministries and the Wisconsin Jewish Conference, all heading to the Capitol for a day of education and advoca- cy. The main focus will be on WISDOM’s multi-pronged campaign to reduce mass incarceration and WISDOM’s advo- cacy on youth and immigration issues. Bus transportation is available through MICAH, or meet 9 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church, 312 Wisconsin Avenue in Madison. $25 registration includes lunch.

SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS PLAYTIME NEWS

IMMIGRATION ISSUES GROUP The Moirai Trio, featuring First Church youth Ben Boehm and From Lorraine Jacobs Elizabeth Hayes, will perform a chamber music recital in our sanctuary the evening of Wednesday, May 27.

Our group continues to learn together, to plan actions and to welcome new members. We will soon apply to the Social Justice Council for “Action Group" status.

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Don Weimer will be performing with Siempre Flamenco as part of the South Milwaukee Performing Arts Center's 10th Anniversary Gala. The event takes place at 901 15th Ave- nue, South Milwaukee, on May 1 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets, go to http://southmilwaukeepac.org or call (414) 766-5049.

Bob Porter's South End Blues Band will be playing at Stol- ley's Hogg Alley, 2008 Venice Beach Rd., Oconomowoc, on May 9 at 9:00 p.m. John Stano performs every Friday from 5:30 p.m.-7:30p.m. at Louie's Coop, 1441 E. Russell Ave., Milwaukee. There is a free wine-tasting from 5 p.m.-7 p.m.

We are blessed with much talent in our community! Church members who wish to list upcoming performances in the June Chanticleer should submit details to [email protected].

UPCOMING DEADLINES Next Chanticleer 9:00 a.m. on Monday May 18 to cover the month of June Announcements (Sunday announcements & E-nnouncements) 9:00 a.m. on Thursday

11 The Chanticleer May, 2015 FIRST UNITARIAN SOCIETY NON-PROFIT ORG. 1342 N. ASTOR ST. U.S. POSTAGE MILWAUKEE, WI 53202 PAID Address Service Requested MILWAUKEE, WI PERMIT NO. 4627

How to Reach Us TELEPHONE: (414) 273-5257 FAX: (414) 273-5254 E-MAIL: [email protected] WEBSITE: www.uumilwaukee.org 1342 N. Astor St., Milwaukee, WI 53202 Administrative offices are staffed Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.— 4:30 p. m., but individual staff members have varying hours. Please contact them directly to set up an appointment, as staff members are rarely available for drop-in appointments.

MINISTERS STAFF INTERIM SENIOR MINISTER DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATION Jean Johnson The Rev. Elaine Peresluha [email protected], etc. 203 [email protected]., ext. 201 DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Beryl Aschenberg [email protected], ext. 204 ASSOCIATE MINISTER DIRECTOR OF MEMBERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT Kathy Porter The Reverend Dena McPhetres [email protected], ext. 205 [email protected], ext. 202 CHURCH SECRETARY Sharon Murphy MINISTER EMERITUS [email protected] The Rev. Andrew C. Kennedy, D. Min. R.E. ADMIN. ASSISTANT Kari Stenitzer

[email protected], ext. 210 BOARD OF TRUSTEES

YOUTH COORDINATOR Deb Solis Officers: [email protected], ext. 209 President: Joe Schuller FACILITIES MANAGER Ed McGraw Vice President: Alexis Fielek [email protected], ext. 206 Secretary: Dale Skaggs SENIOR FACILITIES ASSISTANT Matt Bell Treasurer: Tom Briscoe FACILITIES ASSISTANTS Jim Spice & Paula Polman

Members: LEAD MUSIC DIRECTOR Alissa Rhode Michelle Boehm, Mary Ann Fisher, Scot Henry, [email protected] Sally Lewis, Sarah Stehly, Don Weimer CHORAL DIRECTOR Tristan Strelitzer [email protected] ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Jack Forbes Wilson [email protected]