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September 2018 Theme: Vision
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 Labor Day, Sep. 3
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 <-- Fall Equinox Sep 22 8:54 pm CDT, Kent to Romania Sep.21
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
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Sep 2 "The Observation of Trifles" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [52,42]
Board Welcome: Angie Poole, Ralph Gandy
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Catherine Huisman
Accompanist: Ginny Molgaard
Special Music: Recordings: The Belles
Sound: Donald Lewis
What, how, and why we all see or do not see the same things
offers a startling revelation concerning the power of human
attention. If we broaden our perceptions, we might awaken to a
world we've been missing.
Sep 9 "General Assembly: Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [65,46]
All Are Called" Board Welcome: Angie Poole, Molly Helmers
Chalice Lighter: Roland
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Dan Haug
Accompanist: Peggy Earnshaw
Special Music: Recorder Consort
Sound: Sam Wormley
In the Sunday morning service in Kansas City, UUA President
Susan Frederick Gray offered a vision of Unitarian
Universalism that charges us to remember two things: This is
no time for a casual commitment to our faith; and this is not
the time to think we are in this alone. UUFA members who
attended GA will share some experiences of GA and how the UUFA
mission intersects with the broader vision of our faith.
Sep 16 "How Do You UU?" Speakers: Ralph Gandy (shepherd) [72,41]
Board Welcome: Ben Woline (both)
Chalice Lighter: Dorian
Facilitators: Karen Bates, Kitty Fisher
Accompanist: Mary Richards
Special Music: Heidi Niesen, "Malaguena" by Pablo de Sarasate
Sound: Sam Wormley
We are all stewards of what this Fellowship stands for. Come
and hear stories of how members are Living our vision, Growing
spiritually, Creating community, Striving for justice, and
Learning to love.
Speakers: Living Our UUFA Vision ~ Ben Woline
Growing Spiritually ~ Joel Geske
Creating Community ~ Freddi Funnell
Striving for Justice ~ Allison Brundy
Learning to Love ~ Sally Daub
Sep 23 "Because One Vision Speakers: Jerri Held, Peggy Earnshaw, Amy Slagell [77,41s]
Isn't Enough" Board Welcome: Melissa Niesen, Dave Fox
Chalice Lighter: Zalea
Facilitators: Nichole Osa
Accompanist: Anne Kimber
Special Music: Women in the Round
Sound: Sam Wormley
How do we help our communities move beyond becoming cliques
that "stick to their single vision through thick and thin?"
Banned Book week provides a lens for us to consider how to
respond to efforts to prevent access to new ideas. Join us as
we explore the challenges libraries have faced and as we
challenge ourselves to be open to broadening our own vision of
what is possible.
Sep 30 "A Vision of Unity and Speakers: Donnielle Wanatee - Jan Cook, Shepherd
Healing: A Native Woman's Perspective" Board Welcome: Angie Poole, Ralph Gandy
Chalice Lighter: Cdecelia
Facilitators: Dan Haug, Jane Runneals
Accompanist: Barb Evenson
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "Life Calls Us On", Ginny Molgaard Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
Donnielle Wanatee, Meskwaki teacher and activist will share
her thoughts on healing the racial divide in Iowa.
October 2018 Theme: Sanctuary
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Oct 7 Speakers: Hector Avalos (Mark Witherspoon, Karen Bates Shepherding)
Board Welcome: Molly Helmers,
Chalice Lighter: Jasmine
Facilitators: Kitty Fisher
Accompanist: Ginny Molgaard
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Oct 14 "New Member Sunday: Will You Accept the Challenge? " Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome: Ben Woline,
Chalice Lighter: Amelia
Facilitators: Sara Carlson, Nichole Osa
Accompanist: Mary Richards
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
People attend or join a fellowship to gain or increase a sense
of belonging. On this day of welcoming new members, this
service explores membership, service, and lay leadership as a
spiritual practice that offers more wholeness, connection,
satisfaction, and meaning to our lives.
Oct 21 "Personal Sanctuary" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome: , Ralph Gandy
Chalice Lighter:
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Jane Runneals
Accompanist: Anne Kimber
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
A sanctuary is a place that restores us, replenishes us, and
nourishes us. In this renewal, we are reminded again and again
of what is really important. Where might we find it?
Oct 28 "Sanctuary: Home, Homelessness, and Belonging" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome: Angie Poole, Dave Fox
Chalice Lighter:
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Karen Bates
Accompanist: Barb Evenson
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "Would You Harbor Me?", Sam Wormley Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
This service explores the tension line between oppression and
the ability to be truly at "home."" The concept of sanctuary
embodies the power to heal and transform our sense of
disconnection from each other and our own selves.
November 2018 Theme: Memory
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 <-- Fall Back to CST (Nov.4), Good Neighbor Choir Concert (Nov.4)
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
18 19 20 21 22 23 24 <-- Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov.22
25 26 27 28 29 30
Nov 4 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome: Ben Woline, Ralph Gandy
Chalice Lighter:
Facilitators: Dan Haug, Sarah Carlson
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
[Good Neighbor Choir Concert - Afternoon]
Nov 11 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome: Angie Poole, Molly Helmers
Chalice Lighter:
Facilitators: Kitty Fisher
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Nov 18 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome:
Chalice Lighter: Cece
Facilitators: Catherine Huisman
Accompanist:
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "Choose Something Like a Star", Sam Wormley Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
Nov 25 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Chalice Lighter:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
December 2018 Theme: Mystery
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 <-- Annual Meeting - Dec 2 ??
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Hanukkah - Dec 2-10
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 <-- Winter Solstice Dec 21 4:23 pm CST (longest night of the year)
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Note: Ben Woline will direct Fellowship Voices in December
Dec 2 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Chalice Lighter: Amelia
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Dec 9 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Chalice Lighter: Jasmine
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Dec 16 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Chalice Lighter:
Annual Meeting at 11am Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "Where is the Light?, Ben Woline Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
Dec 23 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Chalice Lighter:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Dec 24 Speakers:
5 pm Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Dec 30 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
January 2019 Theme: Possibility
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
27 28 29 30 31
Jan 6 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jan 13 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jan 20 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jan 27 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "You Are the New Day", Sam Wormley Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
February 2019 Theme: Trust
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 <-- Kent sabbatical Feb.18 thru Jun.30
24 25 26 27 28
Feb 3 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Feb 10 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Feb 17 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Feb 24 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "Where There is Light in the Soul", Sam Wormley Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
March 2019 Theme: Journey
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 <-- Spring Ahead to Daylight time, Mar 10, Spring Break - Mar 9-17
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 <-- Spring Equinox Mar 20 4:59 pm CDT
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Mar 3 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Mar 10 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Mar 17 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Mar 24 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "The Road Home", Susan Posch Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
Mar 31 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
April 2019 Theme: Wholeness
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30
Apr 7 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Apr 14 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist: Barb Evenson
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "We Are One", Susan Posch Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
Apr 21 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Apr 28 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
May 2019 Theme: Curiosity
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Ramadan begins May 6
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
May 5 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
May 12 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist: Barb Evenson
Special Music: Fellowship, "Bach, By Jove", Sam Wormley Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
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Transition to single 10am service from two services at 9:15am and 11am
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May 19 Speakers: RE Sunday
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
May 26 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
June 2019 Theme: Beauty
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Ramadan ends June 4
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 <-- Summer Solstice Jun 21 10:54 am CDT
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 GA June 19, 2019 to June 23, 2019
30
Jun 2 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jun 9 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music: Fellowship Voices, "In These Delightful Pleasant Groves", Sam Wormley Directing
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jun 16 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jun 23 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jun 30 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
July 2019 Theme: None
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 <-- Kent returns from sabbatical July 1
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Jul 7 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jul 14 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jul 21 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick?
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
Jul 28 Speakers:
Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Accompanist:
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
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Backup ("hip pocket") Programs
o Singing Sunday (congregational member choose their favorites)
o Congregational Sharing (topical)
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_the_Living_Tradition
Ref: http://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/seasons.html
Year March Equinox June Solstice September Equinox December Solstice
2017 Mar 20 5:29 am CDT Jun 20 11:24 pm CDT Sep 22 3:02 pm CDT Dec 21 10:28 am CST
2018 Mar 20 11:15 am CDT Jun 21 5:07 am CDT Sep 22 8:54 pm CDT Dec 21 4:23 pm CST
2019 Mar 20 4:59 pm CDT Jun 21 10:54 am CDT Sep 23 2:50 am CDT Dec 21 10:19 pm CST
2020 Mar 19 10:50 pm CDT Jun 20 4:44 pm CDT Sep 22 8:31 am CDT Dec 21 4:02 am CST
2021 Mar 20 4:37 am CDT Jun 20 10:32 pm CDT Sep 22 2:21 pm CDT Dec 21 9:59 am CST
2022 Mar 20 10:33 am CDT Jun 21 4:14 am CDT Sep 22 8:04 pm CDT Dec 21 3:48 pm CST
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