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UU-FYI –
OUR WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
FOR SUNDAY, APRIL 27, 2025
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On April
27, our Spiritual Forum presenter will be Paula Birney with the
Alzheimer’s Association, Northwest Ohio chapter. Alzheimer’s disease
is not a normal part of aging. Join us to learn about the impact of
Alzheimer’s, the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages
and risk factors, current research and treatments available for some
symptoms, and Alzheimer’s Association resources.
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Aloha
Spirit Green Sanctuary Service
April 27,
2025
Judy Lee
Trautman
Four
members of the Social Justice committee have recently been to Hawaii
where the Aloha Spirit embraces connection with the land and the sea.
Hawaiians seriously care for the planet in a way that aligns with
many of the goals of our church Green Sanctuary Certification.
Perhaps we
need to be reminded that we all live on an island, Turtle Island,
which indigenous people call our planet Earth. Perhaps we need to be
reminded of our spiritual connection to nature. If we stop seeing
nature as things to exploit, we might realize our interdependence
with all aspects of nature.
Jane
Goodall says, “Here we are, the most clever species ever to have
lived. So how is it we can destroy the only planet we have?” She
further reminds us, “What you do makes a difference, and you have to
decide what kind of difference you want to make.”
This
service will explore some of the ways that the Aloha Spirit works to
make a positive difference. We will also share many of the things we
do at First Unitarian to keep our planet green. There might even be a
hula!
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WATCH ON OUR CHANNEL:
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KIDS’ ACTIVITIES: Join us on
April 27 for a fun day of outside play! Winter is finally beginning
to recede, and we will take advantage of this blessing. We will have
outside play with pool noodles, basketballs and other equipment. In
the event of inclement weather, we will begin work on our first
Little Free Library! Hope to see you there.
YOUTH GROUP: The regularly
scheduled April youth group meeting has been postponed to May 4
because of scheduling conflicts. For the same reason, We’ll see you
then!
RE COMMITTEE MEETING: The regularly scheduled April RE meeting has been
cancelled. The next RE meeting will be on May 25.
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THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR
Thursday, April 24, 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM, Blanketmaking
group*
Saturday, April 26, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Social Action
Saturday*
Sunday, April 27:
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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 – Potluck Sunday Luau!
Tuesday, April 29, 11:00
AM – Sunday Service Committee – ZOOM*
Tuesday, April 29, 6:30 PM – Meditation group via ZOOM*
Thursday, May 1, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM May Day Strong
Protest*
UPCOMING EVENTS (see
articles below for more info)
Sunday, May 4 – Mother’s Day flower baskets orders due
Wednesday, May 7, 12:00 – 1:00 PM – Mother’s Day
flower baskets pickup (or)
Sunday, May 11 – pick up flower baskets after church
service
Sunday, May 18 – First Unitarian Annual Meeting after
service
*see
groups and monthly meeting document for more details
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LEADERSHIP
AND STEWARDSHIP
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LEAD A SUNDAY SERVICE
Would you like to lead a Sunday service in June, July,
or August?
Maybe you’ve been thinking for a while about what you
might say in front of your fellow Toledo Unitarians—or an idea has
just come to you, and you want to share while you’re enthused.
Do you and fellow church members talk about topics and
all of you might share a Sunday to preach your conversations? Or,
while a committee, group, or team you’re on is preparing its annual
report, maybe your circle would consider proposing a summer Sunday
service centered on the focus of your committee, group, or team.
One aspect of our saying that all Unitarian
Universalists share in ministry is that you have the opportunity to
lead, too. Here’s a chance—this is your invitation to give a Sunday
service, including the sermon, sometime this summer. It can be solo,
with friends, or as a committee, group, or team. See or email Rev.
Tim (minister@uutoledo.org) and propose a topic and date.
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NEWS FROM THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Please add this important date to your calendar…
Sunday, May 18, 2025
First Unitarian Annual Meeting
After church
See you there!
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Carol Keierleber and Susan
Smith are both recovering well from their recent knee replacement
surgeries. Keep them in your thoughts as they continue to heal.
Walter McGhee is still in Flower Hospital with
complications from an infection in his prosthetic knee. When he is
discharged he will have to go to a rehab facility. He would
appreciate get well cards and messages.
We send our condolences to Mel Mouch and Cat Bridges on
the death of the little girl, Amoura, whom they were hoping to adopt.
They gave her lots of love in her all too short life. May her memory
be a blessing.
“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 April 26
11 AM – 1
PM
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We meet from 11 AM until 2 PM in the Alcott room at
church. We continue to assemble care packages along with stickers and
pin-badges with messages supporting social justice. This month we
will focus on climate justice in conjunction with the upcoming Multifaith
Council Earth Day Celebration. There is some interest in making of
“seed bombs” to share. Pins and stickers have been very
popular and supplies are running low. Please check the wish list for
ideas to donate on Amazon under “Melanie Christiansen, Social
Action Saturdays.”.
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FOURTH SUNDAY LUAU COMING UP!
Potluck April 27 will have the theme of a luau. If you
can, think of luau type food that would be nice, but, if not, bring
any dish. Drinks are provided. There will be sign-up sheets on metal
shelf in Fellowship Hall. Please sign up if you are coming so we can
have a approximate count of people and know the dish you are
bringing. Thanks!
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ANNUAL MOTHER’S DAY FLOWER SALE
~Now through Sunday, May 4th~
ORDER
FORM HERE
Order your EXTRA LARGE, beautiful hanging baskets,
proceeds benefiting our Church.
All items available for you to pick up at Church on
Wednesday, May 7 between 12:00 & 1:00 PM OR on Sunday, May 11,
after the service.
Cost is $30.00 per basket (choose when they arrive, no
color or flower choice on order form).
Make checks payable to: First Unitarian Church (Flower
Sale in memo) or Venmo @FirstUnitarianChurchToledo
Contact Marsha Gamble for any questions.
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FEMA Nonprofit Security Grant update:
As we all know, we were fortunate to be awarded a
$150,000.00 grant from FEMA.
With the new administration, these grant funds were
placed on hold. Conversation with the State of Ohio liaison shows
these funds continue to be on hold with no plans in the foreseeable
future to release this money.
You will be updated if new information becomes
available.
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MAY DAY STRONG PROTEST
National day of action protest
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Toledo City Hall, 1 Government Center.
This is a national day of action: Stop the billionaire
takeover! We are the many, they are the few. We are demanding a
country that puts our families over their fortunes, public schools
over private profits, healthcare over hedge funds, housing over homelessness.
We want every family to have housing, healthcare, fair
wages, union protection and safety—regardless of race, zip code or
immigration status.
Join us in our anti-administration protest, May Day
Strong.
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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
2nd 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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CLICK
HERE
for an
interesting article
about the
ecology of maple syrup season.
courtesy of
Rebecca Phillips
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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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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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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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