Share the Plate
In the Interim
As my sermon series on spirituality concluded this past Sunday, I received a request. Someone asked if I could share some of these insights in print, as a reminder for those who wish to engage their spiritual lives with more regularity. So here are two excerpts: first from my February 4 sermon about spirituality and spiritual practices, and from the February 25 sermon on everyday spirituality:
As I’ve said in recent sermons, I understand spirituality as our response to the experience of the ultimate. The ultimate can be understood as Nature, as human community or potential, as one of the great virtues or values, or as a higher power that we may know as “God.”
I suggest that any set of activities must embody at least three qualities, at least three characteristics to be worthy of being seen as a Unitarian Universalist spiritual practice: they must be ultimately focused, internally disciplined, and pluralistically expressed. Read more....
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Meaningful Movies: Health Care Reform Meaningful Movies on March 15, 6:30-8:30 pm: Health Care Reform. Join others concerned about health care in America to view “Fix It,” followed by a discussion with healthcare professionals. | Socks for the Homeless Brisa Sabel’s Coming of Age Service is to collect socks (new or gently used). The socks will be donated to the Interfaith Works Overnight Shelter. Brisa will have a collection box in the Commons at the Faith in Action table during the month of March. Please bring socks to help Brisa with this project – and keep Shelter residents’ feet warm and dry! | Bring in your batteries! It's the first Sunday of the month! Longer periods of daylight are evident and nature's energy cycles are kicking in. How about your batteries and fluorescent light bulbs? If they are lacking energy, your friendly Green Sanctuary Committee will recycle them for you on Sunday! Bring 'em on! |
Meaningful Movies: Health Care Reform
Socks for the Homeless
Bring in your batteries!
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Update on the Ministerial Search CommitteeIn late January and early February, all of the members of the congregation were asked to nominate members that we would trust to represent us on the Ministerial Search Committee (MSC). In all, there were 160 people nominated. Read more.... | Auction - April 14, 2018You are invited! Come shelter from the storm with fellow UUs and friends while supporting OUUC! Live and silent auction is Saturday, April 14, 4:30 - 8:30 pm at SPSCC Student Union Building. All are welcome. Invite family and friends–newbie tickets 2 for 1! To get tickets, to donate, to volunteer or even to bid learn more at OUUC.org/Auction. | This Week in Religious Education |
Update on the Ministerial Search Committee
In late January and early February, all of the members of the congregation were asked to nominate members that we would trust to represent us on the Ministerial Search Committee (MSC). In all, there were 160 people nominated. Read more....
Auction - April 14, 2018
You are invited! Come shelter from the storm with fellow UUs and friends while supporting OUUC! Live and silent auction is Saturday, April 14, 4:30 - 8:30 pm at SPSCC Student Union Building. All are welcome. Invite family and friends–newbie tickets 2 for 1! To get tickets, to donate, to volunteer or even to bid learn more at OUUC.org/Auction.
Annex Sold
The minutes from the January Board of Trustees meeting are available here.
The March meeting agenda is available below.
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Realm TutorialsGetting ready to sign up for Realm and want to learn more? There are some short video tutorials available here. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to church - and we'll help you sign up! Looking forward to signing up and haven't received your Realm invitation yet? Email the Administrator to request one. | Cold Weather Shelter SupportMany thanks to all of you bringing blankets, sleeping bags, and food to the Cold Weather Shelter at First Christian Church. About 80 people are coming in each night there since the city declared a Code Blue emergency during sub-freezing weather. Blankets, hot food, and volunteers to fill shifts will still be needed as cold temperatures continue this week. Contact Interfaith Works for information. | One Square Foot of Art for the SanctuaryArt pieces for this upcoming show can be in any medium so long as they are approximately 12 inches by 12 inches and suitable for hanging on a wall. More details available in the workroom. Art should be turned in no later than Sunday, March 4. If you’d like to exhibit, please contact Sandra or Gary Worthington so we know how many to expect. |
Realm Tutorials
Getting ready to sign up for Realm and want to learn more? There are some short video tutorials available here. Bring your laptop, tablet or smartphone to church - and we'll help you sign up!
Looking forward to signing up and haven't received your Realm invitation yet? Email the Administrator to request one.
Cold Weather Shelter Support
Many thanks to all of you bringing blankets, sleeping bags, and food to the Cold Weather Shelter at First Christian Church. About 80 people are coming in each night there since the city declared a Code Blue emergency during sub-freezing weather. Blankets, hot food, and volunteers to fill shifts will still be needed as cold temperatures continue this week. Contact Interfaith Works for information.
One Square Foot of Art for the Sanctuary
Art pieces for this upcoming show can be in any medium so long as they are approximately 12 inches by 12 inches and suitable for hanging on a wall. More details available in the workroom. Art should be turned in no later than Sunday, March 4. If you’d like to exhibit, please contact Sandra or Gary Worthington so we know how many to expect.
