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September 2021 Theme: Embracing Possibility
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 <-- RE Begins Sunday, Sep 12
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <-- Fall Equinox Sep 22 2:21 pm CDT
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Sep 5 "Coming Back Strong" Speakers: Rev. Dr. Marian Stewart
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity: Reggie Greenlaw
It's been a long time coming. We've waited to re-gather in
full strength. And now, here we are. On the cusp. Some of us
feel broken, others overjoyed, or even scared. One thing for
sure is that we are resilient. And therein lies our hope, our
strength, our grounding. Yes, we are coming back. Strong.
Rev. Dr. Marian Stewart is beginning her fifth year as Sr.
Minister serving the First UU Church of Columbus, OH. She
previously served congregations in the Seattle area and on
Vancouver Island, B.C. She lives in an old house (1881) in
Yellow Springs (a village with a strong UU heritage) and
shares space with her dog Fiona and cat Maddie. Her hobbies
include gardening and anything creative.
Sep 12 "Renewal: Flowing Together Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [49+ Connection]
11am for and with Each Other" Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Sarah Carlson
Generosity: Larry Koehrsen
A new program year begins with our first face-to-face
gathering in Fellowship Hall. As a community we will come
together simultaneously in our building and virtual space to
share music, poetry, and the ritual of pouring water.
At home, have a container of water and a bowl to receive the
pouring of water four times.
At the Fellowship, please bring a small container of water to
pour into a communal bowl.
Sep 19 "Generosity Sunday" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick & Generosity Team [40+ Connection]
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Sarah Carlcom
Sep 26 "Renewal: Deep Play" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [42+ Connection]
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators: Jan Cook
For humans, the ability to play is one of the most essential
aspects of our character. Diane Ackerman writes: “The more an
animal needs to learn in order to stay alive, the more it
needs to play.” For her, deep play is playing that has slipped
to a different level: a combination of clarity, wild
enthusiasm, saturation in the moment, and wonder. Come,
explore the spirituality and renewal of deep play!
October 2021 Theme: Cultivating Relationship
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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Oct 3 "Once Upon a Time" Speakers: Mary Richards
11am Facilitators: Stu & Ginny Huntington, Jane Vallier, Sarah Carlson
Our UUFA history stretches back 75 years, but many may not
know much about our earliest beginnings. Stories passed down
from elders help us to understand who we are. In a “fireside
chat” vignettes you will hear snippets of stories that are
part of UUFA heritage, and learn the tremendous impact our
founders made on who we are today. (Mary Richards, Stu & Ginny
Huntington, Jane Vallier, Sarah Carlson)
Oct 10 "Music and Memories" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [53+ Connection]
11am Facilitators: Jamie Gurganus, Kitty Fisher, S. Haug, S. Wormley
This service highlights live music by Sue Haug and recorded
musical memories from past years. Join us for a time dedicated
to the strong legacy of music as an integral part of
Fellowship life. (Kent McKusick, Jamie Gurganus, Kitty Fisher,
Sam Wormley, Sue Haug)
Oct 17 "Hopes and Dreams: Speakers: Amy Slagel [38+ Connection]
11am From a Cardboard Box to Facilitators: Ginny Huntington and Dave Fox
a Home that Inspire
Join us as we celebrate the Fellowship's 75th anniversary!
This service will explore our journey from shared space and a
cardboard box to the beautiful building we now call home. Come
celebrate the inspiration, the dedication of many to bring the
dream to reality, and the people that have and do fill our
hearts! (Ginny Huntington, Amy Slagell)
Oct 24 "75 Years of RE at the Speakers: Stu Huntington [50+ Connection]
11am Fellowship" Facilitators: Dan Haug, Stu Huntington, Janelle Carlson, past and present children of RE
Oct 31 "Building A New Way" Speakers: Navvab Munirih, Sue Keohrsen
11am Facilitators: Sue Koehrsen, Mike Francom, Ralph Gandy
Join us as we conclude our month-long celebration of the
UUFA's 75th anniversary with a look to our future! How will
the qualities that sustained the Fellowship all these years be
a grounding for a post-pandemic outlook? With input from our
national UU leaders and from our congregational survey, we
will look at some possibilities. (Sue Koehrsen, Mike Francom,
Ralph Gandy)
November 2021 Theme: Holding History (Healing)
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 5 6 <-- Fall Back to CST on Nov 7
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30 <-- Hanukkah Nov 28--Dec 6
Nov 7 "The 8th Principle: A Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Journey Towards Healing Board Welcome:
and Wholeness" Facilitators:
At the annual meeting, you will have the opportunity to vote
to either adopt the 8th Principle now or engage a year of
study prior to voting whether or not to adopt it at the annual
meeting in 2022. This service highlights why the 8th Principle
invites us to live more fully into the covenant and promises
we have made with the 7 principles (or think we have made).
How might we find healing, hope, and a greater sense of
belonging if we adopt the 8th Principle?
Nov 14 "The Healing Power of Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [26FH, 36Z]
11am Letting Go" Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
In a year of transition and upheaval, how do we heal from
profound change and find our way to peace and authenticity?
In Unapologetically You, behavioral scientist Steve Maraboli
suggests that "The beautiful journey of today can only begin
when we learn to let go of yesterday." From another
perspective, country music legend, Charley Pride encourages
us: "Don't be afraid. Just play the music." Join us for music,
poetry, and inspiration to move towards healing.
Nov 21 "Reiki: Healing from the Speakers: Reiki Master, Deb Kline [26FH, 43Z]
11am Inside Out" Facilitators: Amy Slagel, Jan Cook
Energy Healer and Reiki Master, Deb Kline, shares both the
history and fundamentals of Reiki from founder Dr. Mikao Usui.
Along with her personal and professional healing stories,
Kline will lead playful exercises to activate your hand energy
and guide you though a chakra meditation. Experience the
benefits of energy field awareness, within and around you, as
a healing path. Special music will feature original songs
performed by Deb Kline.
Nov 28 "Harvest Communion" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick [20?FH, 44Z]
11am Facilitators: Jan Cook
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. While we are unable to safely offer a bread and
grape communion, come share in a communion of thoughts and
feelings and discover the liberal religious connections with
our partner church.
December 2021 Theme: Opening to Joy
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 3 4 <-- Hanukkah Nov 28--Dec 6
5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30 (earliest sunset is Dec 07)
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19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <-- Winter Solstice Dec 21 9:59 am CST
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Dec 5 "The Second Marathon" Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Facilitators:
Our second marathon has begun as we still recover from the
first! In the dark days of winter and an unending pandemic,
how might we remain open to joy?
Dec 12 "Beannacht: Blessings for Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Endings and Beginnings" Facilitators: Ralph Gandy
11:20am An abbreviated service followed by the Annual Meeting
Blessings for Endings and Beginnings: On this day of the UUFA
Annual Meeting, we reflect on the joy of new beginnings. As we
end a Fellowship year, may the blessing offered by John
O'Donohue light the way: May a slow wind work words of love
around you, an invisible cloak to mind your life.
Dec 19 [Solstice Service] Speakers: SMSC led
11am Facilitators: Dan Haug
Dec 24 "Christmas Eve: Nurturing Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
5pm the Spark Within" Facilitators: Ralph Gandy, Kitty Fisher
Please join us in Fellowship Hall and the Virtual Fireside
Room for a Christmas service with seasonal music, carols,
holiday readings, and a UU perspective on this traditional
holiday.
Dec 26 No service: See December 5 service!
January 2022 Theme: Living with Intention
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
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2 3 4 5 6 7 8 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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Jan 2 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Jan 9 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Jan 16 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
Jan 23 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
Jan 30 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Generosity:
February 2022 Theme: Widening the Circle
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
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6 7 8 9 10 11 12 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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Feb 6 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Feb 13 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Feb 20 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Feb 27 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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March 2022 Theme: Renewing Faith
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 <-- Spring EquinoxMar 20, 10:33am CDT
27 28 29 30 31
Mar 6 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Mar 13 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Mar 20 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Mar 27 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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April 2022 Theme: Awakening
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
1 2 <-- Ramadan Apr 2 - May 1
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 <-- Earth Day, Apr 22
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Apr 3 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Apr 10 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Apr 17 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Apr 24 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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May 2022 Theme: Nurturing Beauty
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
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8 9 10 11 12 13 14 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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May 1 Speakers:
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
May 8 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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May 15 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
Facilitators:
Generosity:
May 22 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Generosity:
May 29 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Generosity:
June 2022 Theme: Nurturing Beauty
Su Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 <-- SSC Meeting 10-11:30
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19 20 21 22 23 24 25 <-- Sumer Solstice Jun 21 4:14 am CDT
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Jun 5 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
11am Board Welcome:
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Generosity:
Jun 12 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jun 19 Speakers: Rev. Kent McKusick
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Jun 26 "GA Sunday Service" Speakers: UUA
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Ref: UUA Resources
Ref: Soul Matters Themes
Ref: UU Music Online
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
This is a particularly powerful sentence from our Generosity
Team: "Our budget assigns money to categories like staff,
building maintenance, and supplies, but actually it's for
inspiration and friendships and teaching children and
provocative worship and for changing the world".
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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