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March 2020 Theme: Wisdom
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30, CST ==> CDT, Mar 8
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 <-- Spring Equinox Mar 19, 10:50 pm CDT
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31
Mar 1 "The Wisdom of No Escape" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [69,47]
Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson, Chris McClure
Plate Split: Reggie's Sleepout
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Peggy Earnshaw
Accompanist: Amber Anderson
Special Music: Dan and Sue Haug
Sound: Sam Wormley
The American Buddhist nun Pema Chodron teaches that we spend
too much energy trying to improve ourselves rather than
befriending who we are and cherishing what we have. This
service explores some of her teachings of trusting the basic
wisdom that exists already in who we are and what we have.
Mar 8 "Flickers of Shared Experience" Speakers: Guest Minister [46,37]
Shepherd: Sarah Carlson
Board Welcome: Sue Koehrsen, Jane Runneals
Facilitators: Dan Haug, Ralph Gandy
Accompanist: Peggy Earnshaw
Special Music:
Sound: Sam Wormley
As Unitarian Universalists, we often wonder how to talk with
those with whom we see things differently. Building trust to
find flickers of shared experience can lead us towards deeper
relationships, even when we disagree.
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The UUFA is CLOSED for face-to-face gatherings until further notice.
See: http://www.uufames.org/covid19
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Mar 15 "Wisdom in a Frazzled Age" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 48+]
11am Board Welcome: Angie Poole, Dennis Dake
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Amy Slagell
What do we do when life lurches out of balance? How can we
reconnect to one other and to what's sustaining, when evil and
catastrophe seem inescapable? This service explores Anne
Lamott's sage advice on how to sew our lives back together.
Mar 22 "Women of Wisdom" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 86 Connections]
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Karen Bates, Kitty Fisher, and Jane Runneals
The Wise Women of the UUFA share their sources of wisdom,
with an opportunity for others to share their pearls of wisdom
as well! All "wise guys and gals" are welcome!
Mar 29 Lighten Up, Look Around, and Live! Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 91 Connections]
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Jan Cook, Nichole Ose
How might improvisational techniques of musicians and actors
help us find the wisdom of taking on everything life has to
offer with skill, chutzpah, and a sense of humor?
April 2020 Theme: Liberation
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 <-- Easter Apr 12
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <-- Ramadan Apr 24 through May 23
26 27 28 29 30
Apr 5 "A River of Feelings" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 91 Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Plate Split: Community Acadamy - Mike Todd
Readers: Sarah Carlson, Ralph Gandy
Apr 12 "Easter Sunday" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 86 Connections]
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Jane Runneals, Dan Haug
Apr 19 "Celebrating the Earth" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 82 Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Generosity: Susan Posch
Facilitators: Nichole Ose, Amy Slagell
Apr 26 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 76 Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Melissa Niesen
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Sarah Carlson
May 2020 Theme: Thresholds
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 <-- Mothers Day, May 10, Auction May 14??
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 <-- Ramadan Apr 24 through May 23
31
May 3 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 90+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Plate Splity: Natl Alliance Mental Illness -
Special Music: Emma's Revolution (California)
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Jane Runneal
May 10 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 73+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sara Carlson
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Kitty Fisher
May 17 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick CANCELLED due to world-wide Zoom disruption (sigh)
11am Board Welcome: Chris McClure
Generosity: Ginny & Stu Huntington
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Dan Haug
May 24 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 74+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Angie Polle
Generosity: Ginny & Stu Huntington
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Dan Haug
May 31 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 80 Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sue Koehrsen
Facilitators: Jane Runneals, Nichole Ose
Special Music: Reggie Greenlaw
June 2020 Theme: Compassion
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 <-- Summer Solstice Jun 20, 4:44 pm CDT
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 <-- GA, June 24-28, 2020 in Providence, RI
28 29 30
Jun 7 "Black Lives Matter" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 81 Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Cathy Slade
Plate Split: No More [Boarder] Deaths
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson and Dan Haug
Jun 14 "Compassion: Let Us Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 71 Connections]
11am Choose Lover" Board Welcome: Chris McClure
Plate Split: No More [Boarder] Deaths & Black Lives Matter
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson and Nichole Ose
Jun 21 "Compassion at the Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 64 Connections]
11am Intersections" Board Welcome: Sue Koehrsen
Facilitators: Jan Cook and Ralph Gandy
Jun 28 "GA Service" Speakers: UUA Service from GA [Zoom 38 Connections]
9am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Jane Runneals and Nichole Ose
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Transition from single 11am service to single service at 10am via Zoom
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July 2020 [Justice in July]
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
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
26 27 28 29 30 31
Jul 5 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 68+ Connections]
10am Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Plate Split: Ames High School Prairie ?-
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Amy Slagell
Jul 12 "History, With Courage" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 60+ Connections]
10am Board Welcome: Angie Poole
Facilitators: Nichole Ose, Sarah Carlson
Jul 19 "When Nothing Makes Sense" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 57+ Connections]
10am Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Generosity: Mary Richards
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Jane Runneals
Jul 26 "AMOS Sunday" Speakers: Mary Richards & Cynthia Martenc
10am Shepherd: Dan Haug
Board Welcome: Chris McClure
Facilitators: Cynthia Marten, Dan Haug
August 2020 Theme:
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
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 <-- ISU Classes start Mon, Aug.17 See: https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/2020/06/10/fallplan
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
Aug 2 "Poetry Service" Speakers: Jan Cook, Jane Vallier, Dan Haug, Jane Runneals, Sarah Carlson [Zoom 53+ Connections]
10am Shepherd: Dan Haug
Board Welcome: Chris McClure
Plate Split: Ames Prtide -
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Jane Runneals
Aug 9 "When Nothing Makes Sense" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 64+ Connections]
10am Board Welcome: Sue Koehrsen
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Jane Runneals??
Generosity: Matt Helmers
Aug 16 "Truth: Every Day Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 56+ Connections on Sunday following derecho]
10am a New Arrival" Board Welcome: Angie Poole
Facilitators: Nichole Ose
Generosity: Melissa Niesen
Aug 23 "Soul Matters A Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 56+ Connections]
10am Communion of_People" Board Welcome: Sarah Carlson
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Ralph Gandy
Aug 30 "What Do You Want?" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 64+ Connections]
10am Board Welcome: Cathy Slade
Facilitators: Jan Cook, Dan Haug
Generosity: Roberta Vann -- Confirmed
September 2020 Theme: Renewal
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 <-- REF Partner Church Refresh Sep 18-20
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 <-- Fall Equinox Sep 22 8:31 am CDT
27 28 29 30
Sep 6 "Like Rivers Running to the Sea" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 64+ Connections]
10am Board Welcome: Chris McClure
Facilitators: Sarah Carlsom, Ralph Gandy
Generosity: Joan Mathews (confirmed)
Please send photos of a time that you found being
in or around water to be life affirming, joyful,
or inspiring. Another option is to send a photo
of pouring water into a bowl or another body of
water. Narratives are not required.
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Transition from single 10am service to single service at 11am via Zoom
Fellowship Voices 10:30am
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Sep 13 "Introduction to Drawdown: Speakers: Deb Schoelerman, Sally Hartman and the SMSC [Zoom 70+ Connections]
11am "Solutions to Global Warming" Shepherd: Dan Haug
Board Welcome: Dennis Dake (recorded)
[RE Classes Begin] Facilitators: Dan Haug, Jane Runneals
Generosity: Fritz Keinert
Drawdown is the point when carbon dioxide in the
atmosphere starts decreasing. How can we find
solutions for our ailing planet and work together
to make Drawdown happen?
Deb Schoelerman and Sally Hartman attend the UU
Society in Coralville. Both retired educators,
they are involved in many committees and
organizations, but they are most passionate about
their work with the UU Society Green Sanctuary
Team.
Sep 20 "Generosity Service" Speakers: Generosity Team with Rev. Kent McKusick -- [Zoom 70+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Sue Koehrsen
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Nichole Ose
Special Music: David Slade
Testimonials: Ben, Sarah, Sam
We Are One ~ We are all here for each other, in good times
and in challenging times. On this Generosity Sunday with a
Soul Matters theme of "renewal," one of the ways we can
support each other is by renewing our commitment to support
the Fellowship. Come celebrate community with us and
remember the many ways we all can contribute!
Sep 27 "Transylvania Harvest Communion" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick -- [Zoom 52+ Connections (Zoom imposed passwords)
11am Board Welcome: Cathy Slade
Facilitators: Jan Cook, Kitty Fisher or Ralph Gandy
There are some significant differences between
Thanksgiving here and in Tordatfalva. In Romania,
Thanksgiving is observed on September 30th and is
one of the four most sacred days in Unitarianism.
A virtual communion will be shared. Come discover
the liberal religious connections with our
partner church.
October 2020 Theme: Deep Listening
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3
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
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Oct 4 "Now I Become Myself" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick-- [Zoom 67+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Chris McClure
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Ralph Gandy
Special Message: Cynthia Marten
In the poem "Now I Become Myself", May Sarton
expresses the challenge of living through life
dissolved and shaken by having "worn other
people's faces". How would life be different if
we listened deeply to our inner lives?
Oct 11 "Just Be (It's Beautiful!)" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [Zoom 66+ Connections]
11am Board Welcome: Melissa Niesen
Facilitators: Nicole Ose, Sarah Carlson
On this 32nd National Coming Out Day, we
celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community! The Broadway
musical Kinky Boots reminds us to celebrate our
lives triumphantly however we identify and
whoever we are! Join us on the special day and
just be! It's beautiful!
Oct 18 Speakers: Lay Led Service [Zoom 65+ Connections]
11am Shepherd: Kitty Fisher, Jane Runneals, Dan Haug
Board Welcome: Sue Koehrsen
Facilitators: Kitty Fisher, Jane Runneals:
This service features some words of wisdom from members of
UUFA groups that meet during the week about what those
opportunities mean to them and connecting that to the deep
listening theme. Kitty and Jane will shepherd; Dan will help
with tech. We’ll all share some ideas to help.
Oct 25 "Attentiveness in a Word Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick & Peter Meyer [Zoom 87+ Connections]
11am of Distraction" Board Welcome: Cathy Slade
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson, Amy Slagell
Special Music: Peter (Pete) Mayer
In this noisy world full of distractions, it is
difficult to truly hear. Adam McHugh writes:
"People talk past each other, eager to be heard
but somehow deaf to what is being said. Listening
is an essential skill for healthy relationships -
but it is more than that: listening is a way of
life." Our lives are different and better when we
become better listeners.
November 2020 Theme: Healing
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
8 9 10 11 12 13 14 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 <-- ISU Classes End, Nov 25, Thanksgiving Nov 26
29 30
Nov 1 "Where the Light Enters" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Amy Slagell, Ralph Gandy
A line of Rumi’s poetic wisdom invites us to see that a wound
is where the light enters. How might we make a healing journey
from inner darkness toward the healing light? How do we
discover our hidden wisdom and inner resources?
Nov 8 "Healing the Heart of Democracy" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Nichole Ose, Jane Runneals
Whether the election outcome is clear or not, it is time to
bridge political divides. In this era of divide and conquer
politics, it is time to reclaim the unity of "We the People"
by exploring and developing habits of the heart to seek the
common good.
Nov 15 Speakers: Rev. Kimberly Debus
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Amy Slagell,
About: https://artofmeaning.org/about/
Nov 22 "Caring and Healing Ministry" Speakers: Sunday Norning Services Committee - Caring and Healing Ministry
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Nov 29 "Finding Hope and Healing Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Through Each Other" Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Dan Haug
Henri Nouwen asks: Did I offer peace today? Did I bring a
smile to someone's face? Did I say words of healing? Did I let
go of my anger and resentment? Did I forgive? Did I love?
These are the real questions. I must trust that the little bit
of love that I sow now will bear many fruits, here in this
world and the life to come. How might compassion for each
other and the world lead to healing and hope?
December 2020 Theme: Stillness
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 <-- Winter Solstice Dec 21 4:02 am CST
27 28 29 30 31
Dec 6 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
[Annual Meeting??] Facilitators: Sarah Carlson,
Sep 13 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
10am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Dec 20 Speakers: Matthew Pargeter-Villarreal ~
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
About: https://mapv.info/
Dec 24 "Christmas Eve" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
5pm Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy?
Dec 27 Speakers: Sunday Morning Servic Committee
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Ralph Gandy?
January 2021 Theme: Imagination
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
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31
Jan 3 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Jan 10 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Jan 17 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
Jan 24 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Jan 31 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
February 2021 Theme: Beloved Community
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
Feb 7 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Feb 14 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
10am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Feb 21 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
Feb 28 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
March 2021 Theme: Commitment
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 <-- Spring Equinox Mar 20, 4:37 am CDT
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 31
Mar 7 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Mar 14 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
10am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Mar 21 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
Mar 28 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
April 2021 Theme: Becoming
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3
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
25 26 27 28 29 30
May 2021 Theme: Story
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
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29
30 31
June 2021 Theme: Play
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 <-- Summer Solstice Jun 20 10:32 pm CDT
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Backup ("hip pocket") Programs
o Singing Sunday (congregational member choose their favorites)
o Congregational Sharing (topical)
Ref: UUA Resources
Ref: Soul Matters Themes
Ref: Index Of Hymn Titles In Singing The Living Tradition
Ref: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Singing_the_Living_Tradition
Ref: Hymns in Singing the Living Tradition
Ref: https://www.timeanddate.com/calendar/seasons.html?year=2000
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
2023 Mar 20 4:24 pm CDT Jun 21 9:57 am CDT Sep 23 1:50 am CDT Dec 21 9:27 pm CST
2024 Mar 19 10:06 pm CDT Jun 20 3:50 pm CDT Sep 22 7:43 am CDT Dec 21 3:20 am CST
2025 Mar 20 4:01 am CDT Jun 20 9:42 pm CDT Sep 22 1:19 pm CDT Dec 21 9:03 am CST
2026 Mar 20 9:45 am CDT Jun 21 3:24 am CDT Sep 22 7:05 pm CDT Dec 21 2:50 pm CST
2027 Mar 20 3:24 pm CDT Jun 21 9:10 am CDT Sep 23 1:01 am CDT Dec 21 8:42 pm CST
2028 Mar 19 9:17 pm CDT Jun 20 3:01 pm CDT Sep 22 6:45 am CDT Dec 21 2:19 am CST
2029 Mar 20 3:02 am CDT Jun 20 8:48 pm CDT Sep 22 12:38 pm CDT Dec 21 8:14 am CST
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