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To affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person
by The Rev. Louis V. Schwebius
As the kick-off weekend for our Capital Campaign nears, I have been thinking a lot about our faith tradition, our church, and what they both mean to me. Jack Mendelsohn, a distinguished Unitarian Universalist minister, wrote the following words about our faith (adapted):
“We have inherited quite a religion. It is honest; of one piece. It does not indulge in self-deceit. It is lived. It is not just a set of bromides and pietisms. It is a serious effort to conduct life according to principles and ideals. It is emotional; heart-swelling. It is even naïve. In spite of uncertainty, it does not rule out leaps of faith. It is free, not bound by tradition, inheritance, geography, or the passing parade. It is first-hand; a personal experience. It is responsible. It does not try to escape the consequences of decision. It is growing. It never thinks of itself as perfected and final. It embraces humility, recognizing that faith is not certainty where there is in fact mystery. It is compassionate. It understands that religions universally wrap their essence in myth. It reaches to grasp and appreciate the truths bound up in the myths of other believers. It is tough on its possessors, committing them to sacrifice, but it is tender toward those who disagree. It is social, struggling to realize its own vision at community, national and world levels. It is radiant, blessing its possessor with courage, serenity, and zest. This is our history, and also our hope.”
Honest, lived principles and ideals: personal; responsible; compassionate; vision—these key words describe both our inherited religion and also our lives here at Mount Vernon Unitarian Church. Other words come to me as well, such as spiritual; relationship; commitment; enrichment; justice; future.
These terms have often come to me when I experience our worship. They come to me when I visit with people during fellowship hour and in their homes. They come to me when I see our children, youth, and young adults participating in the life of this congregation. They also come to me when I witness everything that we do here—all of the committees and programs and ministries.
What words come to your minds and hearts? I hope that as we approach the beginning of our Capital Campaign that you have been giving some thought to what MVUC means to you. I hope that your words describe the richness of our tradition and the possibility of all that we can do here together!
This congregation belongs to you. Together, we work to make it the place we all want it to be. We have an inherited religion, but the future is ours to determine. We know our history. Let’s make our future what we dream and aspire it to be!
In faith and love,
Rev. Lou
Program
Highlights
Canvasser Training
Sat, Oct 2, 9:00 am
Meeting House Commons
Introduction to UUism
Rev. Schwebius
Sat, Oct 2, 9:30 am
Hollin Hall Dining Room
Capital Campaign
Advance Gifts Reception
Sun, Oct 3, 4:00 pm
Hollin Hall
Parent Orientation OWL
Sun, Oct 3, 4:30–6:00 pm
Liberty at Risk Forum
Sun, Oct 10, 12:30 pm, Chapel
Forrest Church Lecture
Fri, Oct 15, 7:30 pm
River Road UU
Repeated Sat, Oct 16, 7:30 pm
Fairfax UU
Workenanny
Sun, Oct 17, 12:15 pm
Walk for the Homeless
Sun, Oct 24, 9:30 & 11:15 am
Empty Bowls Family Program
Sun, Oct 24, 3 pm
Flu Clinic
Tue, Oct 26, 3–6 pm, Commons
Mark Your Calendars
Good Companions
Elaine Bronez and Bev Southerland, coordinators
Meetings will be held in Hollin Hall, Dining Room and Fireplace Room.
11:45 to 12:45—BYO Lunch; coffee and tea provided
12:45 to 1:45—Speaker
October 5—Donna Bledsoe: Growing Up in Changing Mississippi
Donna will tell us about her happy childhood years along Burketts Creek in the tiny town of Amory. Her mother saved every year so she could go to college, and she studied at “Ole Miss.” She was there during the struggle for integration of the college when James Meredith enrolled. Donna will also talk about her work at MVUC as our new Business Administrator.
October 19—Betsy Stephens: My Recent Trip to Cuba
This summer, Betsy could not resist a big ad: “Your Last Chance!” She got her visa and signed up for a tour of Havana and the outskirts. She will describe the experience and comment on the problems in Cuba. Betsy was a recent member of the MVUC Board, and volunteers for many organizations. There will be time in the program for those attending to share anecdotes about their summer activities.
YALE—October 15-16
Young Adult Leadership Escape, Friday evening October 15 through Saturday October 16 at Newark, Delaware. For more information check out the following website: www.uusmc.org.
Flu Shot Clinic—October 26
INOVA Health Source will hold a flu shot clinic at MVUC on October 26, from 3–6 pm, in the Commons. Save the date. Flu shots are $20. Medicare Part B is accepted as payment in full. Seniors or others enrolled in a managed care plan should receive their flu shots from their primary medical provider.
—Jo Jackley
Religious Education
by Barbara Stallings, Interim DRE
As I sit here on September 15 attempting to write some exciting words for your perusal, I begin to think about October since that’s when the newsletter will appear in your mailbox. Ah! October—what a glorious time of year. I’m remembering beautiful colors, frosty nights and crispy cool days. I’m thinking football homecoming games, and Halloween. I’m seeing my grandsons jumping into piles of leaves and laughing and dressing up like Buzz Lightyear and Peter Pan. Sure, life on the homefront is getting busier and busier as we get into the school year, and now we have to start thinking about “the holidays” coming. But October is that time of change and joy and adventure. The time between hazy-lazy and the time we prepare for winter. During October the Way Cool Sunday School Kids will be exploring the life of Moses and how he helped bring freedom to his people. We’ll also be thinking about others as we walk for the homeless and then put on a carnival to raise money for UNICEF. What an exciting time for a UU kid. Not only do they get to discuss the life of a man with a vision of helping others, but they will also discover that through some simple actions they can affect the life of others for the better. We will take the journey together step-by-step and find that we too can make a difference.
I find it necessary to think of these good things often, as I happen to be a political junky and am going a wee bit crazy and getting a wee bit cynical as I listen to the current presidential campaign. I have to remember these beautiful aspects of October so I can put it all into perspective. I have to remember the beauty of the month of October to remind myself that I am blessed because I work with and for UU kids and adults. I am blessed because I get to help plan activities at MVUC that will bring a sense of purpose, joy and harmony to the young and old alike. I am blessed because, like you, I am a part of a movement that allows all of us, regardless of age, to question, examine, get angry, sing, dance, rejoice and change things all at the same time. What a blessing; and what a blessing it is to be getting to know all of you. Just a thought.
—Barbara
What’s Up in RE?
Our Preschoolers need parents to sign up as helpers during their gatherings on Sunday mornings. Preschoolers are learning what it is to be a Unitarian Universalist, beginning with saying the name. Here’s what you’ll learn about, or help make, if you sign up.
Oct 3 Clay Chalices
Oct 10 UU Memory Game
Oct 17 History of Chalice
Oct 24 Fall Plantings
Oct 31 Popcorn Halloween Party
Way Cool Sunday Schoolers will be having quite the diverse month. Look at what’s coming up:
Oct 3 Way Cool Chapel: UU Traditions—Story of the Chalice
Oct 10 Story of Moses: Exodus from Egypt (Origins of Pesach)
Oct 17 Moses and the Ten Commandments (Shavuot)
Oct 24 Way Cool Chapel: How can I help the homeless? Plus
our Annual Walk for the Homeless.
Oct 31 Way Cool Social Justice: What is UNICEF? Followed by
the annual UNICEF carnival.
YRUU
Oct 2 YRUU Lock-in. 7:00 pm Saturday, Oct 2, to 8:00 am
Sunday, Oct 3
Oct 9 YAC Workshop in Devon, PA. 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
For Parents of 7th and 8th graders
Our Whole Lives. Initial Parent Orientation Sessions for this important course that begins for your kids in November. Please plan to attend one of the following sessions:
Oct 3 4:30–6:00 pm
Oct 7 7:00–8:30 pm
Oct 14 7:00–8:30 pm
Young Adults at MVUC?
Attention UUs aged 18–35! The Joseph Priestley District Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Network (JPD-UUYAN) fosters connections among UU Young Adults in the JPD. The JPD-UUYAN has several events planned for the year, including new programs for Young Adults who are married, coupled, or parents; events for the “Generation Y” demographic, and the annual Spring Retreat.
Check out the informational brochure at the Adult RE Table on Sunday mornings or contact Barbara Stoddard, DRE ,at 703-765-5950 ext. 105 to receive one in the mail. You can also check out the JPD UU Young Adult Network at jpd@uuyan.org. Have fun and get to know some other UU Young Adults in the neighborhood.
Activities, On and Off the Hill
United Community Ministries’ Critical Needs
Please help individuals in crisis in our community by donating any items from the list below. Give through your church or community organization or drop off your donations at United Community Ministries’ (UCM) main office, 7511 Fordson Road between 9 am and 5 pm, Mon–Fri. UCM can schedule pickups for donations of food by churches or other organizations. Please contact Cecelia Vergaretti via e-mail at volunteer@ucmagency.org, or at (703) 768-7106 for more information.
UCM Critical Food Pantry Needs
Canned Meats, Cereals, Tuna, Macaroni and Cheese, Pasta, Green beans, Corn Ramen Noodle packages
Homeless Items
Juice Boxes, Fruit and Pudding cups, Individual applesauce, Individual cereal boxes, Treats, Individual crackers and chips, Enfamil with Iron for infants, Diapers—larger sizes
UCM is a qualified 501(c)3 non-profit human services agency that has served the community for over 35 years. UCM’s mission is to help others achieve self-sufficiency and its programs have helped thousands of individuals help themselves. UCM and its programs are made possible through the generous support of the community. Over 100 churches in UCM’s service area have provided support to the agency. For more information on UCM and its programs, or to make a contribution, provide in-kind goods or services, or volunteer, please contact (703) 768-7106, x325.
Food Bank Collection for UCM
The food bank at UCM is almost empty after a summer of low donations. A collection box will be in the Commons every Sunday morning, sponsored by the RE Council. We hope that families will try to bring one or two non-perishable goods every week, to help other families in need. In September and October, MVUC kids will have extra non-perishable goods available to put in the collection box for a $1.00 donation. Suggested items are dry milk, canned tuna, canned fruits, vegetables, and soup, cereal, pasta and sauce, macaroni and cheese, rice, peanut butter and jelly, beef stew, beans, stage 3 baby food, corned beef hash, and hamburger helper.
Community Builders or Buddies First Gathering
On September 30, 7 pm, Reverend Lou and Kris Rosenthal will meet with any and all potential “buddies.” What is a CB or Buddy? A person who reaches out to newcomers with warmth over the first months or year of his or her participation at MVUC. It’s as simple as inviting people to an event, calling once in awhile to see how it’s going, and looking for them at church. It can be as rewarding as making new friends, and sharing deeply what MVUC and Unitarianism has meant to you.
In this first evening, we will explore how to be a CB, and how the program will work. Please come if you are interested in making MVUC even more welcoming! For more information, call Kris Rosenthal at [see church directory].
MVUC Women’s Get-Together
On Saturday, October 9, from 7:30–10:00 pm, all MVUC women are invited to the home of Laura Walker for another informal evening of conversation, music and hors d’oeuvres. The theme for the night will be “melodies that get me through life.” Feel free to bring an audio tape or CD with your favorite song for the activities in your life: for example, the best music for the office, a long walk, meditation, home projects, recovering from heartache, maximizing your energy, etc. Our ‘deejay’ will orchestrate background music comprised of your selections. Small contributions of munchies to share are welcome but not required. (If everyone brought something we’d have too much food—therefore, some guests must arrive empty-handed!) RSVP not necessary-just show up at [see church directory] (Stratford Landing area).
—Laura Walker
Walk for the Homeless
The RE Council will sponsor a Walk for the Homeless on Sunday, October 24. Kids in K-8th grade RE classes will participate during 9:30 and 11:15 RE sessions, and adults may walk too! A UCM representative will be at MVUC to discuss homelessness with the kids before each walk. In order for participants to have t-shirts for the walk, a walker registration form must be filled out by October 17. Forms will be available in the Commons starting October 3. On Saturday, October 23, we’ll meet in the Carriage House from 3–4 to make a MVUC sign for the walk. Join us if you can! Contact Kathie Watson, [see church directory], with questions.
Empty Bowls, September 12, 2004
There was an incredible collective of creative energy down by the Carriage House on September 12! All of the Children in the RE program painted plates, which will be fired and sold, with the profits going to the UCM Food Bank. This is an annual tradition on Ingathering Sunday that starts the RE program off with a social action project. Most of these plates will be purchased by parents, but there may be a few available for purchase by the congregation. The plates are $10 each and should be available to parents on October 3. If you would like to paint your own 7” rimmed salad plate, we will have another session on Sunday, October 24, 3:30–5:30 pm in the Carriage House. Please look for the signup sheet in the Commons or call Kathi McNeil at [see church directory].
I’d like to thank all of the volunteers who helped make this project happen, including: Lucinda Mosley, Tamara De La Camp, Kathie Watson, Jim Kerr, Jackie Arnold, Leah Choudhury, Rob and Laura Jernigan, Aidan and Johanna Mosley and Sarah and Kelly Watson.
Fellow UU Seeks Housing Assistance
Donna Bain, a family nurse practitioner and a member of the First UU Church of Richmond, has a new job in Alexandria and is seeking a room in this area for 3 nights a week (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) for approximately one year. Her salary is minimal but she is willing to pay something to offset the cost and will discuss bartering in exchange for the room. If interested, or if you know someone who is, please contact Donna at 804-467-9674.
Green Sanctuary Seeks Experienced Grant Writer
Green Sanctuary Committee members Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson, Robin Roberts and I met with the Board of Directors in September and received approval to continue seeking grants to help fund “green” measures as part of the capital expansion program. Grant funding may be available through Fairfax County and through the EPA, and the timing appears to fit well with the planned church expansion. The committee is seeking an experienced grant writer to take the lead in applying for grants, working with Green Sanctuary members.
Some of the measures being researched and considered include a “green” roof on the new addition, Earth-friendly parking spaces, and a water garden to help with the runoff problem currently affecting our Mason Hill neighbors. While some of the “green” measures may initially appear to be higher than conventional methods, a life cycle cost analysis will determine true costs. For example, “green” roofs are costlier than traditional roofs to install, but lower the costs of heating and cooling.
Incorporating “green” building practices and systems into MVUC’s remodeling plans meshes well with the UU study issue of global warming and with our Seventh Principle concern for the environment. “Going green” would enable MVUC to live its values, to continue the environmentally-friendly practices incorporated into our meeting house by our founding mothers and fathers, and to retain its leadership role in the community. In addition, it would provide multiple opportunities to gain publicity for MVUC and potentially attract like-minded new members to our church, clearly a “win/win” for all involved.
Questions regarding “going green” with our church expansion will be incorporated into a church member survey. More details will follow as we move further into the research stage. If you have questions, call Suzanne Cleary at [see church directory].
Joshua Carr Appearing at the 219 Club
Joshua Carr, sax player and member of MVUC will be appearing, along with his group, at the 219 Club in Old Town on Saturday, October 16. All are invited to attend and enjoy the music. Contact Josh [see church directory] more information.
RE Youth
Birthdays!
October
6 Devin Conway
10 Claude DeLamater
17 Emma Hathaway
Mario Anderson
18 Christopher Stoll
Jeffrey Stoll
20 Lucy Hentges
22 Danica Priest
26 Johannah Mosley
Caring Community
Our church community is saddened by the recent death of Roxana (Roxie) Johnson. Her memorial service was held on September 27 at MVUC.
Please note the new address for Jane Kofler: Sacred Heart Home, [see church directory]. Jane welcomes visits and calls from friends.
Need temporary help with a ride to an appointment, shopping, picking up prescriptions, delivery of meals due to an emergency? Caring Associate members wear green name tags during Sunday services and there is always a member on call to respond to your needs, as noted in the Order of Service. Call Jo Jackley at [see church directory] if interested in joining us.
OUR LARGER WORLD NEWS
Social Justice Programs at the Mount Vernon Unitarian Church
Love is the Teaching of this Church ... And Service is its Prayer
Encouraging Everyone to Register to Vote!
The Virginia Organizing Project (VOP) encourages everyone to make sure that their voter registration is current and accurate. In order to vote in the November election you must be registered to vote in Virginia by October 4, 2004. VOP hopes that you will encourage others to check their voter registration and to get them to register if they have not done so. To get more information on Virginia voter registration, go to: http://www.sbe.state.va.us/
VOP has developed an 8-page voter guide (tabloid size) that includes information about the General Election on November 2, 2004, how to register to vote, absentee voting, voting rights and responsibilities and restoration of voting rights for former felons. Please let us know if you want to help distribute the guides. The voter guide is on the VOP web site, in PDF format. The VOP web site is www.virginia-organizing.org, click on “Voter Registration Guide” on the lower right. The Virginia Organizing Project is a non-partisan organization and does not endorse candidates.
—Laura A. Ramirez
Once Registered, How to Vote
While election day is Tuesday, November 2, you can also cast your vote before then from the comfort of your home. In Fairfax County absentee voting begins September 20th, but you can submit a request for an absentee ballot now. To get an application, you can print one from http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/eb/absentee.htm or pick up one at the Mount Vernon Government Center on Parkers Lane next to the hospital or at local libraries.
Another absentee voting option is to satellite vote. This in person absentee voting begins October 13th. You can cast an absentee vote in person at the Mount Vernon Government Center October 13 to October 29, Monday-Friday, 3 to 8 pm and October 16, 23, and 30 Saturdays, 9 am to 5 pm.
According to the Fairfax elections website, all absentee ballots are tabulated on Election Day in the Central Absentee Precinct (CAP). Optical scanning equipment will be used to count paper ballots. The final day to vote absentee in person in Fairfax County is October 30.
If you have moved, information on changing your address can be found at http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/eb/homepage.htm. Volunteer Election Officers are always needed to help on election day, see http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/eb/working.htm or call (703) 222-0776. For more Fairfax County information, visit http://www.co.fairfax.va.us/gov/eb/
absentee.htm#absentee or call (703) 222-0776. Alexandria City information can be obtained from http://www.alexandriavoter.org/voterindex.html or 703-838-4050.
Freedom to Marry Rally October 11
Members of the Freedom to Marry task force of Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice (www.uusj.org) will be joining the October marriage rally to be held in the Upper Senate Park on Coming Out Day on 10/11/2004. This rally is the end point for the Marriage Caravan, endorsed by the UUA, that will have traveled from San Francisco, spreading the word about marriage equality.
Anti-gay forces have planned an anti-marriage equality rally at our nation's capitol on October 15, 2004—all the more reason to have a large, vocal and national showing at our pro-equality Rally on the 11th—be there!! Join UU's from all over our region, from all over the country, and make your voice heard.
By the time you read this article the details of where to meet and when will be available, call Bill Alsmeyer-Johnson at [see church directory] or watch in the lobby for a display.
Partner Church Committee News
By the time you read this newsletter, the MVUC Partner Church Committee should have the scholarship information for the 2004–2005 school year. There may be a few students available for sponsoring. If interested, contact Lisa Gillispie, [see church directory] or Janice Fitzpatrick, [see church directory].
The Green Sanctuary and Partner Church committees are co-sponsoring opportunities for MVUC folks to reduce waste and save resources by purchasing meaningful, alternative, gifts for friends and relatives during November and early December. Watch for important announcements about this wonderful opportunity.
Partner Church Committee brunches are returning! Because of popular demand, the Committee has decided to have an after church brunch on November 28 and January 2—Sundays when there is one church service at 10 am.
Closer Services = Parking Crunch
With our two services now being closer together, parking is even more of a challenge on Sunday mornings, so please consider parking on Mason Hill Drive.
This is especially important for those who find themselves here for both services. The lovely pathway is marked, begins near the fire hydrant, and is covered with wood chips. There is nothing more discouraging to a visitor and those who have difficulty walking than not being able to find a parking place on the hill. Thanks for your help in making us a more welcoming congregation to all.
—Sandy Peterson, New Member Chair
Chips from the Board
Karen Tyson, Chair, MVUC Board of Trustees
It was terrific to see everyone at the Ingathering Picnic, to introduce our new staff members, and to see last year’s Coming of Agers dedicating the Peace Pole—their gift to the church. I want to thank former Board members Ron Brandt and Betsy Stephens, who organized grilling, wine, food, publicity, and weather, as well as all the Board members and others who helped. Special thanks to impromptu cleaner-uppers Judy and Carl Lohmann and Sharon and Robin Roberts.
Now that we’re all back from our travels, we turn to the work of sustaining our community. We’ve reached the culmination of over seven years of planning, visioning, consultation, and confrontation. As a community, we’ve focused on our current needs and our vision for the future. We’ve considered how to provide appropriate spaces for the gathering, learning, singing, meditating, administering, serving, laughing, and all the other “-ings” that happen at MVUC. We’ve been careful not to rush—to look at every reasonable possibility. Overwhelmingly, we as a congregation have rallied around the exciting design concept.
This building program, already begun with our renovation of Hollin Hall, requires the first major capital campaign since the meeting house was built over 20 years ago. It’s important for everyone to be involved in this “Widening Our Circle” campaign. Imagine how much we can achieve together!
This church is where your joys are celebrated
and your griefs are comforted,
Where your talents are nurtured,
Where your reason is honored,
Where your friendships are deepened,
Where your love of beauty and art is fostered,
Where your desire to serve others is encouraged,
Where your need to laugh is understood.
Adapted from Becoming a Member, by Polly Laughland Guild, UUA.
My First General Assembly
Second Article in the Series by This Year’s GA Delegates
—By Suzanne Cleary
So what was the best part of attending my first General Assembly this year at Long Beach? What a deceptively simple question with a complex answer.
There was the deep sense of pride, the welling of emotion I felt as I watched the colorful, handmade banners carried by congregations from far and near—recognizing the values we all share. It was the expanded sense of community on Sunday, singing “Gather the Spirit” while surrounded by the largest group of UUs I’ve ever experienced. It felt like coming home.
Meals shared with Rev. Lou and the MVUC delegates enabled us to reflect on our GA experiences. There were so many sessions offered that it was impossible to do it all. The session on the benefits of living simply was outstanding. It was also inspiring to learn about Thomas Starr King, his visits to Yosemite and his many contributions to our UU faith. And I found it deeply meaningful to be able to vote for global warming as the UU study issue for the next two years.
Participating in several Earth-based services helped to increase the deep inner connection I feel with the Earth and all her creatures. From a service sponsored by the Green Sanctuary, Nance Cedar and I learned new approaches and stories, and brought back a songbook of Earth-based songs for use in future services. Perhaps at next year’s General Assembly MVUC will be one of the congregations officially certified as a Green Sanctuary when we complete the remaining few required steps.
Another highlight of my GA experience was listening to outstanding music in many different formats. Dawna Hammers played the piano and sang songs describing her spiritual journey. One service blended inspirational words and poetry, artwork featuring ancient trees, and songs written and sung by Jim Scott. And I wouldn’t have missed Holly Near’s music and description of her decades-long social justice activism. I returned with a renewed sense of the importance of all of us working together in our congregations, chipping away at the many thorny issues we face—issues that call for action.
One day as I took the bus back to my hotel, a chance meeting led to a delightful afternoon spent with an artist touring the Long Beach Art Museum. The beautiful art we saw was accompanied by stories we shared about our lives. That evening we met again as I heard her husband and other panelists describe how the Patriot Act is eroding our freedom and the steps we can take to hold onto it.
Rev. William Sinkford addressed living our UU values by standing up for what is right, such as same-sex marriage. He was impressive not only in the depth of his thinking and his spiritual commitment, but also in his humility. What a pleasure to hear our gentle, wise leader in person after reading about him for years.
No single session served as the highlight of my first GA. Instead, participating was a richly textured experience that I plan to repeat and highly recommend to all for a heady dose of spiritual inspiration and renewal.
Capital Campaign Heating Up!
The Fall Capital Campaign to raise funds for remodeling of the Meeting House, long in the planning stages, is now getting underway. You have probably just received your copy of the beautiful case statement designed by Communications Chair Sharon Roberts. You’ll also be receiving a brochure with specific information about pledging.
The first group of 39 canvassers was trained September 18 by UUA Consultant Larry Wheeler. Some members of the congregation have been invited to an Advance Gifts Reception October 3. (If you’d like to be included, contact Ron Brandt, Joanne Masterson, or Georgia Pourchot.)
In early October you’ll receive your invitation to the All-Church Kick-off Banquet October 23 at the Radisson Hotel in Old Town. (If you are somehow missed in the mailing, let us know. We want you there.) Social hour begins at 5:00 pm, and a buffet dinner (including prime rib, no less) at 6:00. If your family will need child care at the church (with food also provided there), please sign up in the Commons or notify the church office by October 10. For more information about the Campaign, see the enclosed flyer.
—Ron Brandt
A Month of Sundays
All services at 9:30 am and 11:15 am
(except where noted)
in the Remington Chapel
October 3
“Where UUs Come From”
Rev. Louis V. Schwebius
October 10
“What UUs Are About”
Rev. Louis V. Schwebius
October 17
“Down, Up, Over, and Around Romania: Palinka Tour 2004”
Gary Fitzpatrick & MVUC Travelers
October 24
“Widening The Circle Towards a Stronger Future”
(Capital Campaign Kick-Off Sunday)
Rev. Louis V. Schwebius
October 31
“Voting As a Spiritual Practice”
Rev. Louis V. Schwebius
Sermons for Your Re-hearing and Reading
Each Sunday’s service is recorded on audio tape. If you would like a copy for yourself, a friend, or one of our church’s shut-ins, please speak to Raleigh Romine or Joanne Ell. The text of most of Lou’s sermons are also available at www.mvuc.org.
Stirrings From Windmill Hill
Deadline for the mid-month newsletter, Stirrings from Windmill Hill, is the 5th of each month. Material should be submitted to Mimi Stevens by email (mimis(at)erols.com) or left in the Newsletter box by the Church Office.