Emerson Church Unitarian Universalist - Troy, MI

ECUU Square Dancing Fundraiser

Square Dancing Fundraiser at Emerson Church

Saturday, May 1: 6:30-9:00 p.m.

Suggested admission donation: $2.00/person

Come early for Harvey’s Fajita Bar
5:30-6:30 p.m.

Adults $6/ kids $3/ families $15

RSVP for the Fajita Bar: kjlumsden@gmail.com

ECUU Annual Spring Rummage Sale

Clothes, Games, Children's Items, Plants, Household Items!

Thursday, April 29th - 9:30 - 3:00
Friday, April 30th - 9:30 - 3:00
Saturday, May 1st - 9:30 - 12:00

Contact Mark Schmittling:
markws962001@yahoo.com

Religious Education News - February, 2010

Heart to Heart
So many gifts of toiletries for SOS clients! Thank you to everyone who was able to contribute items, and to Sarah Wilson who sewed more than thirty drawstring bags to contain them. The evening began with a meal of chili and soup and other comfort food. Youngsters then created caring cards and filled 34 cloth drawstring bags for individuals.

UUSC Guest at Your Table
Thank you to everyone who was able to support our campaign in support of the UUSC Guest at Your Table. Final contributions will be tabulated and sent in shortly.

Volunteer Breakfast, February 7, 9:30-10:15 am

From October through May, RE teachers and other religious education volunteers are invited and encouraged to come in early the first Sunday of each month for breakfast of coffee or tea, juice, and muffins or other tasty treats. This is a time to get to know other volunteers, ask questions, make suggestions, etc. At least one member of the RE Committee will be present each month.

JUUMP
The JUUMP (Junior Unitarian Universalist Maturational Process) program is off and running. Parents met January 24. A combined meeting of youth, mentors, and parents is scheduled February 7, 12:00-2:30. A brief meeting will be followed by potluck lunch, and then on to beginning group activities.

Friday Fun – Games Night, February 26, 6:30-9:00 pm
We’re having a Games Night for ALL AGES, so pick out your favorite game and join the group! (See separate post)

Children’s Black History Presentation, February 28
February is Black History Month and our elementary children, under the direction of Karen Lumsden, will present a tribute to some inspirational black women and men during the Sunday service.

Nursery/Playroom
Monica and Katrina welcome children to the nursery/playroom. The girls are providing a short class for those three years and older – a children’s story followed by a related UU
oriented activity.

One of our little ones has severe multiple food allergies and we request that no food products be brought into the nursery. Please place bottles or sippie cups not immediately in use on the top corner shelf or give to our caregivers. All such items should be clearly marked with child’s name. Thank you for your cooperation.

Elementary Class
Children in the Elementary Class completed their Travel in Time with teachers Carol Jackson, Marilyn Schmid, Barb Sosnowski, and Sarah Wilson. They now begin the second semester which will show them that peace and justice are In Our Hands. Teachers this semester are Gina Labban, Wendy Nolan, and Xia Wang.

Middle School Class
Middle Schoolers, already familiar with UU Principles, are learning more about UU roots in Jewish-Christian culture, different ways UUs create community, and the place of science and reason in UU religious life. Thank you Wendy Chessin and Betty Chessin, who taught first semester, and welcome to second semester teachers Dede Mathis and Kurt Schmid who continue with Traditions with a Wink. Members of the class are
enthusiastic about the JUUMP program which begins this month.

Intergenerational Games Night

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Event Date: Friday, February 26, 2010  Start Time: 06:30 PM
End Date: Friday, February 26, 2010  Ending Time: 09:30 PM

Back by popular demand! Everyone is invited to Games Night, February 26, 6:30-9:00 p.m. We’ll meet in the lower level for dinner and then move on to games. There will also be some puzzles for puzzle fans. If you have a favorite game, bring it along, and if you have a favorite beverage (non-alcoholic) bring that too. Provided beverages will be coffee, tea, and punch. Bring a dish to share if you’d like, or don’t bring anything at all if it’s not convenient. We’ll order pizza if too many of us are in the latter category.

A sign-up sheet will be provided in the social area beginning February 7, but if you forget to sign up, come anyway. If you would prefer to eat early and join the group afterwards, by all means do so. This get-together is meant for ALL AGES, so come and enjoy. Questions? Contact the Church office

Board Minutes - February, 2010

The board continues with the tasks at hand. They have held three special board retreat meetings besides the regularly scheduled meetings in an attempt to evaluate our strengths, weaknesses and to set goals for the year.

The new recording equipment is being installed, sound proofing panels for the lower level have been researched and a new cabinet for the sound equipment is being made.

Plans to improve our website and landscape the memorial garden are in the works.

If you wish to know of the Board’s workings, the minutes of the meetings are posted on the bulletin board located in the upstairs hall across from the elevator.

It is not too early for you to start thinking of what committee you would like to work on for the next church year, to be a member of the Board or be a chairperson. We need you.

- Emerson Church Board

Book Nook Update - February

For February we have more self-help books and delightful children’s books, DVD’s and still a lot of wonderful CD’s.

In March we will feature Mysteries so go through your book shelves and gather up those mysteries that you no longer want. Place them under the book table ready for display and sale in March.

Income for December was $79.00. Thank you for your donations and your purchases.

Reminders

For the courtesy of those around you and our guest speakers;

• Please turn off your cell phones and personal electronic devices before our Sunday service starts.

• Please try to be in your seat and ready for our Sunday service by 10:25 am, the service starts at 10:30 am.

Thank you for helping to make our Sunday services a pleasant experience.

Church Representatives Needed

We are in need of additional volunteers to add to our list of those who would like to serve as monitors when the church is hosting rental activities such as weddings, parties, and meetings, etc. Duties include unlocking the church, turning on lights, overseeing the activity, answering questions and locking up afterwards.

These church representatives will be paid according to a remuneration schedule adopted by the Board at its last meeting. You will be paid $35 or more depending on the event and time involved. Contact Mark Schmittling or Jim Bilen if you are interested in helping Emerson Church in this way.

Covenant/Mission Statement Meeting

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Event Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010  Start Time: 12:00 PM
End Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010  Ending Time: 01:00 PM

Covenant/Mission Statement Meeting
Sunday, February 21
12:00pm
Please join Wendy Chessin and Betsy Grim to create documents which reflect who we are and how we would like to be in relationship to each other

UUSC Guest at Your Table

Please bring in donations for the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee Guest at Your Table campaign on Sunday, January 31. Barb Sosnowski will send in all received contributions the week of February 1.You may bring cash in the GAYT box (with your name on the box), or convert to a check made out to UUSC. A contribution of $40.00 ($20.00 for seniors 65+) entitles you to membership in the organization, and all contributions in excess of $100.00 will be matched by the UU Congregation of Shelter Rock in Manhasset, New York.<BR><BR>
Thank you for your support!