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UU-FYI –
OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
FOR SUNDAY, May 25, 2025
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On May 25, our own Phil Park-Thomas will continue his
discussion of conflict resolution. We will talk about active
listening, mediation, and the perils of unresolved conflict, and will
conclude with an exercise in negotiation. This discussion has gotten a
lot of positive feedback, so we hope to see you there!
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Deity
Optional Mysticism:
Immersion, Introjection, Imagination”
by Keith A. Rasey
On May
25, 2025, we are traveling to Chartres, France, to visit the
cathedral, using our imaginations rather than a plane and passport.
We are focusing on the beauty of art to give ourselves a break from
the anxieties of this time, steady ourselves with a monument which
had deep roots in paganism, Judeo-Christianity, with a spritz of
Islam, and be reminded there are values that abide from generation to
generation. The transfiguration of light by the stained-glass windows
transports me, and I hope us, to a sublime, timeless dimension, if
just for a moment. Leave your baggage at home and join us on this
journey!
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WATCH ON OUR CHANNEL:
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KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
On May 25, the kids will
play! Our church year has come to a close, and our CartUUns
curriculum nearly has as well. This Sunday, we will spend our time
outside, weather permitting, playing games of the kids’ choice. Hope
to see lots of energetic friends there!
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Saturday, May 24, 11:00 AM – Social Action Saturday
Sunday, May 25:
·
9:30 AM – Choir Practice
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9:45 AM – Spiritual Forum
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11:00 AM – Service In Person + on the YouTube Channel
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12:00 PM – Pot Luck after service*
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12:30 PM – Social Action Committee Meeting
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5:30 PM – Sunday Evening Meditation via Zoom*
Monday, May 26, 12 Noon – First UU Memorial Day Picnic
Tuesday, May 27, 11:00 AM – Sunday Service Committee –
ZOOM*
Tuesday, May 27, 6:30 PM – Meditation group via ZOOM*
Tuesday, May 27, 7:00 PM – First Unitarian Board
Meeting*
Wednesday, May 28, 10:30 AM – Blanket Making*
UPCOMING EVENTS (see articles below for more info)
Friday, June 6, 2:00 PM – First UU Book Club*
Saturday, June 7, 11:30 AM – Knit Wits & Fiber
Orphans*
June 18 – 22 – UUA General Assembly in Baltimore, MD
*see
groups and monthly meeting document for more details
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LEADERSHIP
AND STEWARDSHIP
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THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS were passed out last
Sunday and/or mailed out this week. The pledge/payment data in this
document is complete through March 30, 2025. Please review your
statement to assure that all of your payments have been accounted for.
Please note, it is important to make arrangements so your final
payments are received before June 30th so they will be accounted for
in this fiscal year. Remember, as a self-funded congregation, we are
counting on your pledge payments to meet our financial obligations
and keep our doors open. Any questions, please send a note to bookkeeper@uutoledo.org.
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Our student minister, Melissa Jeter, graduated last
Saturday from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio with a Master
of Divinity Degree. Congratulations, Melissa, on a job well done!
Ed Smith wants the congregation to know that he will
be having a heart procedure this week. We wish him a successful
outcome.
Phil Park-Thomas is very grateful to the unnamed
persons who donated financial assistance for the repair of his
automobile. He writes “Your generosity has deeply touched our
family and will greatly aid in the vehicle’s restoration.”
We continue to hold Walter McGhee in our hearts and
hope for his return to health and to his church activities.
“UUs care! Please continue to communicate your concerns
or celebrations with any member of the Caring Circle: Carla
Logan-Mercer, Karen Christie, Phil Zepp, Suzanne Hoffman, Joanne
Hartough, Becky Hrabovsky, Karen
Porter, Terry Acocks, Kathy Crowther, Marsha Gamble, Susan Smith and
Rev. Tim Barger.
Please contact Joanne Hartough with
any concerns or joys that you wish to share in this FYI column.
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INVITATIONS
AND OPPORTUNITIES
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SECOND AND
FOURTH SATURDAYS OF EACH MONTH
NEXT
MEETING: Sat May 24
11 AM – 1
PM
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UNITARIAN ACTION MEETS
On Sunday May 25th there will be a Unitarian Action
meeting at 12:30 PM in a room TBD. The purpose is to discuss and plan
UA activities for the fiscal year. The meeting is open to all
congregants. Please come prepared to learn about previous activities
and share your ideas on how we can be the face of Unitarian
Universalist social justice ACTION inside and outside our walls.
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MEMORIAL DAY PICNIC
Pack up your picnic dish and join fellow Unitarians in
the church back yard for a Memorial Day picnic on Monday, May 26, from NOON to 4:00 PM. Grills will be hot, so bring your
favorite meat/vegetarian grilling item. Also bring your drinks and a
dish to pass. Condiments, paper plates and tables provided.
Grillmasters will be available to help cook your item. Anyone
interested in bringing or playing games, let us know.
Any questions, please contact Carla or Marna.
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Weekly and
Monthly Meetings
and
Activities
Click THIS DOCUMENT for a fuller, printable description of the 2025
activities, location, meeting dates and contact person for each
group:
Every Tuesday ….Sunday Service Committtee ZOOM call at
11:00 AM
Every Tuesday….Meditation @ 6:30 PM
Weekly AA meetings – see document link for times
1st Friday……….Book Club @ 2:00 PM
1st Saturday…….Knit Wits @ 11:30 AM
2nd Saturday……Social Action Saturday @ 11AM-1PM
2nd Sunday……..Meditation @ 5:30 PM
until December
3rd Saturday…….Film Club @ 1:00 PM
3rd Saturday ……Walking Group @ 1:00 PM
3rd Sunday………Men’s Group @ 5:30 PM
3rd Monday……..Together Women Rise Seasonal time change to 6 PM
4th Tuesday …….LGBTQ Online Support Group
@ 8:00 PM
4th Tuesday……..Board of Trustees @ 7:00 PM
4th Wednesday …Blanket Making @ 10:30 AM
4th Saturday……Social Action Saturday @ 11AM-1PM
4th Sunday………Meditation @ 5:30 PM
4th (or last) Sunday…. Potluck after Service
Is your
meeting not listed? Submit your meeting details at
https://uutoledo.wufoo.com/forms/first-unitarian-communications-request-form
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One of our members shared a free app that others might
like to try. His description: “It is called “Climate Action
Now”. Each day they give you five actions you can take involving
not just climate issues, but other environmental and social justice
ones. It takes about five minutes a day to do the actions. Most are
emails you send. They also send you information articles to read on
various topics. I find it very user friendly and learn a lot from
it.”
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OFFICE HOURS:
Office hours are normally Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 10:30-2:30 PM. Otherwise, please reach us by phone or
email, which will be frequently checked. Thank you.
Phone: 419-381-6999
Office email: office.manager@uutoledo.org,
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Many thanks to all who
participated in the Mother’s Day Hanging Basket Sale! Our net profit
was $360 to benefit the church.
Every little bit counts, and the flowers were
beautiful!
Watch for information in
December from Ginny Washing regarding our annual poinsettia sale!
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2025 SCHEDULE
FIRST UNITARIAN CHURCH OF TOLEDO BOARD OF TRUSTEES
The Board meets monthly on 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM
Board meetings are open to all Members of the Church.
Members who are not board members may speak at the board
meetings, but may not make motions or vote at board meetings. Members
intending to speak at a board meeting shall notify the board
president prior to the meeting.
Board meetings are generally held each month with the
Bylaws requiring a minimum of meetings six times per year. The board
may meet in executive session only to discuss personnel matters, to
receive legal advice, or to discuss matters requiring confidentiality.
Board Minutes once board approved are available to the Members upon
written request.
2025 schedule: May 27, Jun 24, Jul 22, Aug 26, Sep 23
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UU-FYI Volunteers:
Tina Baker, Joanne Hartough, Susan Spiegel, Marna
Slawson
Clergy
Rev. Dr.
TK Barger, Senior Minister
David
Strickler, Commissioned Lay Minister
Melissa
Jeter, Student Minister/Seminarian
Program Staff
Gini
Gottman, Director of Lifelong Learning
Jeffrey
Maxie, Music Director
Support Staff
Jesse
Underhill, Office Manager
Amalya
Hartley, Bookkeeper
Board of Trustees
Julia McGhee, Acting President; Krista Schneider,
Vice President;
Geoff Slawson, Treasurer; Wes Kalbus, Secretary;
Joanne Hartough, Ginny Washing and Phil Zepp, At-Large Members
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