UU-FYI FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2024

9:45 AM -SPIRITUAL FORUM

Join us for Spiritual Forum on October 13, when our guest speaker will be Micheal Alexander, the First Vice President of the Toledo Branch NAACP. Mr. Alexander is currently employed with United Way of Greater Toledo, as the Labor Engagement Liaison and a Proud member of UAW Local 12. Come learn the many ways our NAACP is furthering the advance of civil and human rights.

11:00 AM SERVICE

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Vision

Rev. Dr. TK Barger

Vision is an aspect that can be physical, spiritual, and conceptual. I recently had some “work” done on my eyes. Religious practice comes with images—real or imagined—of a sacred presence.

And the work of First Unitarian is done in part with the intention of becoming a vibrant, inclusive spiritual community that achieves growth, visibility, and relevance.



This Sunday we’ll look at the different aspects of vision.

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KIDS’ ACTIVITIES

Join us October 13, when we will watch the Pixar short “Geri’s Game,” in which a man plays an increasingly intense game of chess against himself. We’ll discuss what we think of Geri’s actions and choices, and do a complementary craft if time permits. We will also, as always, have snacks and talk about our joys and concerns. Hope to see lots of friends there!

THIS WEEK’S CALENDAR

Thursday, October 10, 7:30 PM – Choir Practice

Saturday, October 12, 10 AM – Fall Cleanup

Sunday, October 13:

·     9:45 AM – Spiritual Forum

·     11:00 AM – Service – In Person + on the YouTube Channel

·     12:00 PM – Coffee and Conversation

·     5:30 PM – Sunday Evening Meditation via ZOOM*

Tuesday, October 15, 6:30 PM – MultiFaith Meditation via ZOOM*

UPCOMING DATES

Saturday, October 19, 1:00PM – Film Club*

Sunday, October 20, 5:30 PM – Men’s Group*

Monday, October 21, 6:00 PM – Together Women RISE*

Saturday, November 16 & Sunday November, 17 – Holiday Bazaar

*see groups and monthly meeting document for more details

FROM LEADERSHIP

FROM THE MINISTER

It was a joy to see more than 20 Toledo Unitarians at the talk by David Brooks last Tuesday at the Lourdes University Franciscan Center in Sylvania. Thanks to our TEALL group, First Unitarian was a community sponsor of the event organized by St. Michael’s in the Hills Episcopal Church in Ottawa Hills. Jarvis Gamble and I attended a dinner before and we sat across the table from David Brooks; he answered our questions and spoke a little bit about his work. I kind of hope that the encouragement David Brooks shared with the audience—to be in conversation with others and, as the title of his latest book says, How to Know a Person: The Art of Seeing Others and Being Deeply Seen—carries into our own interactions.

Congratulations to Louise Sills, member for over 60 years and still attending “religiously,” who turns 90 on October 14. Happy Birthday, Louise, and many more, from all of us!

Please join in communicating caring support to Nicole, Kris and Will Jonsson as they deal with ongoing and newly developing health concerns.

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“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 (current chair @ sfrostsmith7@gmail.com) and Rev. Tim Barger.

Please contact Joanne Hartough at joannehartough@gmail.com with any concerns or joys that you wish to share in this FYI column.

FROM DAVID STRICKLER

In case you missed it, I conducted a survey last Sunday during the recent Committee Fair to gauge interest in potential new Small Groups in our church. If you missed that opportunity, please look at the attached SURVEY document and send me an email at david.pickstrum@gmail.com indicating your interest in joining a new group or in co-organizing a new group.

WORLD DINING RETURNS

Toledo is a restaurant city and the congregation’s monthly restaurant dinners are returning. Our first dinner will be on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM at Sidon Lebanese Restaurant, 4625 West Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio 43615. See sidongrille.com. We will enjoy Sidon’s delicious food and organize future dinners. To participate, email hansonpsj2@gmail.com before Nov. 8, 2024 or talk to Stasia Hanson. Sidon is a halal restaurant so no alcohol is served.

FREE DOUGHNUTS!!!

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 10 AM to Noon, the Building and Grounds Committee will be offering free doughnuts to everyone who volunteers for its Fall Clean-up.

The Clean-up involves trimming, weeding, blowing, edging and other yard chores. The more hands, the lighter the work. Due to the average age of the Committee (over 70 years), younger bodies are much appreciated. Come and join the fun!

THE FIRST THURSDAY SPEAKER SERIES will resume at Monroe Street Methodist Church. The series is co-sponsored by the First Unitarian Action Committee and other groups. Here are the upcoming dates, speakers, and abbreviated topics for the 2024-2025 year:

·     Nov. 7 Phil Park-Thomas on Native Americans

·     Jan. 9 Larry Clark on Israeli-Palestinian issues

·     Feb. 6 Joseph Moran on the Death Penalty

·     Mar. 6 Dr. Timothy Reichard on The Rights of Nature

·     Apr. 3 Judge Timothy Kuhlman on his role at the Toledo Municipal Court

The church is located at 3613 Monroe St. Free parking is available behind the church. The admission for the speaker only is $5 and for the speaker and lunch $15. People may choose to bring their own lunch. Lunch begins at noon. The speaker presentation is at 12:30. For more information contact Joe Moran.

★ SAVE THE DATE ★

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 16th

& SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17th

Plans for the bazaar are in process, and we will keep you updated. We are planning a bake sale, food sale, UU craft table, holiday table, raffle baskets, and possibly a silent auction. The bazaar is one of our major fundraisers, and we need lots of helpers! Start thinking about how you can help, and save the dates, Saturday, November 16th and Sunday, November 17th (exact start and end times under discussion). If you have any ideas or questions, talk to Marna (708-738-5096 or marnaslaw@sbcglobal.net) or Sandra or, for bake and food sales, please talk to Carla.

Now accepting vendors for the 2024 First Unitarian Church of Toledo Holiday Arts and Crafts Bazaar. Please SHARE THIS LINK WITH VENDORS YOU KNOW. Have them complete and submit

THE VENDOR INTEREST FORM- (CLICK HERE)

Sandra Kosek-Sills & Marna Slawson, co-chairs

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Holiday Bazaar 2024 Note

It is that magical time again. You know. When you search through Your Holiday Stuff for the UU Holiday Bazaar Table to hold some of your treasures which you are ready to let go of. This appeal comes from Julia McGhee and Louise Sills, longtime members of First Unitarian who have worked this volunteer pleasure for many years in the past. Please let Julia know if you will be stepping up to the Bazaar Table with a donation for Holiday Cheer (email, phone # in Membership Directory).

Plan to get your items to Julia or Louise at church on or by Friday, November 15th. Thank you so much for your help in this effort to support the Holiday Bazaar open for seasonal business November 16th and 17th!

Ongoing Weekly and Monthly Meetings

and Activities

Click THIS DOCUMENT for a fuller, printable description of the activities, location, meeting dates and contact person for each group:

Every Tuesday….Meditation @ 6:30 PM

Weekly AA meetings – see document link for times

1^st Friday……….Book Club @ 2:00 PM

1^st Saturday…….Knit Wits @ 11:30 AM

2^nd Sunday……..Meditation @ 5:30 PM

3^rd Saturday…….Film Club @ 1:00 PM

3^rd Sunday………Men’s Group @ 5:30 PM

3^rd Monday……..Together Women Rise @ 6:00 PM

4^th Tuesday …….LGBTQ Online Support Group @ 8:00 PM

4th Wednesday …Blanket Making @ 10:30 AM

4^th Sunday………Meditation @ 5:30 PM

Is your meeting not listed? Submit your meeting details at

https://uutoledo.wufoo.com/forms/first-unitarian-communications-request-form

GREEN SANCTUARY NEWS

(from Earth 911)

WHY YOU SHOULD LET YOUR GRASS GO GOLD

Each American uses an average of 82 gallons of water at home every day, which costs the average family more than $1,000 a year. More than 30% of that water is used outdoors in lawns and gardens, but it can rise to as much as 60% in arid regions.The EPA says that watering the average-sized U.S. lawn 20 minutes a day for one week is equivalent to leaving the shower running for four days straight.

Given that at least one U.S. region undergoes significant drought each year, individuals and industries alike have good reason to minimize unnecessary water consumption habits. Cutting back on personal (and lawn) water use not only saves money, but also benefits the environment by diverting less water from our rivers, bays, and estuaries. It lowers energy demand for pumping and treating water and reduces air pollution from busy wastewater treatment plants.

Some alternatives include growing more native plants that are adapted to our area and require less water; and going lawn free, using stones, mulch and again, native plants. Adding rain barrels such as we have in our church community garden are another helpful alternative.

CARLA LOGAN-MERCER wants everyone to know her email address was changed, but mail still arrives at her old address. Check your email contacts list and make sure the GMail account is DELETED. She now uses cloganmercer@yahoo.com.

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Phone: 419-381-6999

Office email: office.manager@uutoledo.org,

Bookkeeper email: bookkeeper@uutoledo.org,

Minister email: minister@uutoledo.org.

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