Weekly Update

Hello Everyone . . . we have so many delightful things coming up, I won't say much so that you can have a chance to get to the bottom of this email! Thanks to everyone who responded last week, our April 3 Fundraising Celebration is coming along nicely. The most important thing to do now is to get the word out. Please download, print and post this flier in at least 3 places! You can do it! Invite a friend to come with you that night! We will have fun as we Stand on the Side of Love!

While we are standing on the side of love, make sure you make one of the many events commemorating the Bosnian Resettlement. Go and try to make at least on new friend! (Sending this on Thursday night, to give you an extra boost to attend.)

See you in church! 

(yes, while you are at it, bring or make a new friend there too!)

This Sunday

8:30 am Music Rehearsal

9:30 am Service "And He Rode in on A Donkey: Palm Sunday"

Rev. Eva Cameron with Bill Chene as Worship Associate: Join Tim

Purdum and Rev Eva Cameron in this annual event as we recognize the kingdom of peace, with a parade of palms and Communion.

 10:45 am Fellowship Time

11:00 am Children's Chapel

11:15 am Sunday School for children & youth

11:15 am Adult Classes

Sixty for Six: Join Bob Robinson for a discussion on the book "Why Nations Go

To War". (balcony)

TRIBE: (Team, Rhythm, Instruments, and Body Ensemble) (fellowship hall)

Walkin' the Talk: Larry Busch from the Hawkeye Chapter of the Red Cross is coming to speak. Please come to the talk and bring your new blanket to donate at that time.

 

 

Updates for this Coming Week

 

Monday

6:00 pm Cedar Prairie Vegetarian Potluck~~visitors welcome

Tuesday

5:45 pm Yoga with Deblyn

Wednesday

WOW! Workshops on Wednesdays

5:00 pm Children's Choir ~~always love more children

5:30 pm Dinner (Please RSVP)

6:15 pm Adult Choir

6:30 pm Meditation Workshop with Crystal King (high school room) ~~Come and relax :-)

and Artistic Fun Workshop

7:30 pm Theoretical String Band

Thursday

5:45 pm Yoga

6:00 pm Maundy Thursday Meal

~potluck. please bring a dish of some significance, that has  story to share.

7:30 pm Buddhist Path (balcony)~~all welcome

Friday

12:00 pm Good Friday Service

~a brief noon-hour service for those who would like to reflect on the dark and difficult times, that often come before our hours of sweetness and light.

 

Next Saturday

6:30 – 9:30 pm Marriage Equality One Year

Anniversary Celebration! details below & flier attached

 

Next Sunday: April 4th

9:30 am Service "Easter: Celebrate!"

10:45 am Easter Potluck Brunch

hosted by the Board

Pancakes from our happy pancake crew! Plus Potluck! Bring a dish to share! I suggest lots of those yummy egg casseroles, also fruit, sweet rolls/coffee cake, or a savory dish for those ready for lunch!  There will be an Easter Egg hunt for our children (out on the lawn if weather permits). Suggested donation $3 per adult / $1 per child (under 5) / $8 per family. Invite your extended family, or friends to join us. No one should be alone on Easter.

Lots of EXCITING things happening soon, organized by friends and members:

 

TOMORROW:

Commemorating 15 years of Bosnian Resettlement in the Cedar Valley

1pm Symposium at Waterloo Center for the Arts

7:30om Concert at Five Sullivan Brothers Center.

This is organized TSB band member, Ryan Haynes (who promises we'll see more of him once this major event is over!)

 

 

SATURDAY:

Bosnian Celebration Family Concert

Type:

Music/Arts - Concert

 

Date:	Saturday, March 27, 2010
Time:	10:00am - 12:00pm
Location:	Hearst Center for the Arts
Street:	304 W. Seerley Blvd.

Description

The Hearst Center for the Arts will be hosting a family concert, featuring KUD Kolo, Waterloo's Bosnian folk dance ensemble, and Balkanalia, the University of Illinois Balkan music orchestra. There will be a Bosnian costume and Balkan instrument show and tell, and Bosnian pastries and coffee will be served from local bakeries. There might even be a few dance lessons!

THIS SUNDAY:

Walkin' the Talk

UU's and Friends, Don't forget that Larry Bush from the
Hawkeye Chapter of the Red Cross is coming to UUSBHC to
speak this Sunday, March 28th from 11:15 to 12:15. Please
come to the talk and bring your new blanket to donate at
that time. Thanks! Sheri Huber-Otting UUSBHC Social Action
Chair 

NEXT SATURDAY:

Marriage Equality Anniversary Celebration-OneIowa Fundraiser!!

Type:

Causes - Fundraiser

 

Date:	Saturday, April 3, 2010
Time:	6:30pm - 9:30pm
Location:	UU Society of BH Co.
Street:	3912 Cedar Heights Dr
City/Town:	Cedar Falls, IA

Description 

~~~~Sharing our Stories of Love and Justice~~~~

Let's Help OneIowa Fight to Keep The Rights of Marriage For All 
While Celebrating One Year of Justice . . . History in the Making! 

Suggested Donation $20, students $10

Bring your stories and favorite GLBT music to share. 

Appetizers and Drinks provided.

Please invite all your friends and neighbors in the Cedar Valley. 
(if they aren't already heading to Des Moines for the big GALA). Some of us can't get all the way to Des Moines, but want to celebrate this big day anyway!!
Please note, if you can't make this date, OneIowa will also be hosting a BIG GALA here in the Cedar Valley on April 24th. 

 

Please print and distribute the attached flier!. Help spread the word.

 

Pastoral Update:

Pam Hays is recovering nicely from her knee surgery, and was seen at the "Hero Among Us" Award Breakfast, by both Eva and Sadie, accompanied by Judy Harrington.

 

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Rev Eva Cameron
minister
Unitarian Univesalist Society of Black Hawk Co.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-610-6605
www.uusbhc.org
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Weekly Update

3/19/10 Weekly Update

Hello!  There is a historic moment coming up . . . April 3!   Do you know what that date is? Well, its my mother's birthday .. . but I didn't mean that! Guess again! Its the anniversary of the legal decision that allows same-sex couples to marry in Iowa. It has been a momentous, historic time here in Iowa over the last year. And it remains one, as you look at the map of which states are legal, you can see that we stand alone in the mid-west. But STAND we do. Firmly committed to loving justice.  

I think we need a PARTY!!! 

I would like to have fun and raise a bit of money for One Iowa. They are having a gala on April 3rd in Des Moines, and you are welcome to go there . . . but I think many of us, and many in sympathy with the cause would like to party right here in the Cedar Valley. They have promised me that we can live-stream from their party, to watch some of the speeches, and feel like we are there. So, let's plan on our own night of fun and celebration: April 3rd 6:30 to 9:30pm. 

I really need help with this. I can't do it alone. I need some people to help plan. Someone to organize food/drinks, someone to handle invitations and PR, someone to help organize a program of events and fun for us . . . oh, and someone who's good with decorations!!  Its coming up fast--just 2 weeks away. So say 'yes' I'll help!  (e-mail me now!)

 . . . and mark your calendars to be there!!

Meanwhile . . . the Drama Team is planning something special for this Sunday's Spring Festival Sunday! Come on out. (and bring your pledge card if you've been away on vacation, and missed getting it in.)

See you in church!!

~Eva

Sunday 3/7/10

              8:30 am Music Rehearsal

              9:30 am Service "Rite of Spring: A Festival Sunday"
 Join the Festival Team as we celebrate the arrival of Spring with music, drama and poetry.  We will dedicate children on this day. A day of hope re-born. Meaningful fun for the whole family.

              10:45 am Fellowship Time

              11:00 am Children's Chapel

              11:15 am Sunday School for children & youth

              11:15 am Adult Classes

Sixty for Six: Bill Harwood will be leading us with current events based on "Last Sunday's Front Page News" (under the balcony)

Buddhist Path: Join Ralph and others in exploring Buddhist spiritual practices. (balcony)

Walkin' the Talk: meets next week

              2:00 pm What's Up Doc?umentaries "The Life of Buddha"

 

 

Calendar Updates for this Coming Week

Wednesday

WOW! Workshops on Wednesdays

5:00 pm Children's Choir

5:30 pm Dinner (Please RSVP)

6:15 pm Adult Choir

6:30 pm Meditation Workshop (high school room)

              Artistic Fun Workshop

7:30 pm Theoretical String Band

Thursday

7:30 pm Buddhist Path (balcony)

Friday

7:30 pm Drum Circle

 

Other items

We are pleased to announce that our own Gordon Harrington has won the Prairie Star District Unsung UU Award. This affirms those UU's whose actions inspire, support, and express Unitarian Universalism, but have not been previously recognized. The award is given to a person or group whose lifetime activities have made a significant contribution to the cause of Unitarian Universalism. Gordon is currently active in the Friendship Village Ministry, where he lives with his wife Dotty. We don't see him much around the church these days, but he was involved for many years. We are proud of Gordon, and look forward to seeing him receive the award at the Annual Meeting. (more details of his nomination will be available in the newsletter, and at church.) This now places him in the standing for the National Award, which is given at General Assembly in June. 

Here's the link to register! The "early bird" deadline has been extended to March 23rd.  <http://www.psduua.org/AnnualConference2010/AnnualConference2010>

 

Pastoral Update

Carol Fishback has been struggling with pneumonia that lead to a collapsed lung, as her daughter Mickey reported to us last Sunday. She is out of the hospital, and perking up a bit. Please continue to send her lots of warm thoughts and healing light and prayers. 

Rev Eva Cameron
minister
Unitarian Univesalist Society of Black Hawk Co.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
319-610-6605
www.uusbhc.org
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Weekly Update

3/5/10 Weekly Update 

We are asking you consider how some of your favorite memories of your time in the UUSBHC. If you've filled out a card and posted it on the wall downstairs, that's great. If you didn't get a chance to, or have something you want to add, please send your memories (in a phrase or two), to me before Sunday. Mike and I will be weaving these into the service. All of our lives have been woven together by this place we call our religious home. Some of us have been coming for years, some for just a few weeks. Some come every Sunday, some only from time to time . . . but the beauty and strength comes from the thread that each of us adds to the tapestry that makes up our lives. We each add a color, a hue, and special flash of color or a strong, secure cord to the rich abundance that makes up the programs, special moments, brief hugs in the hall, rich conversations, gifts of care and concern.  

As you consider your pledge this year, I want to say that I do understand the stresses of living in these new times of economic uncertainty. Some of us are adjusting our life plans, as its clear that things are going to different in the near future. There are many more stay-cations, and many more creative ways to stretch our dollars. I want you to consider just how lucky we are to have this progressive community here in the Cedar Valley. If if turns out we can run off to far away locations, or buy ourselves as many treats in life--let us give ourselves this, a place that is open and full of life and excitement and people we enjoy right here! We are a community that can reach out and sustain each other. Help each other through the tough times. Remind each other to celebrate life, all the sweet moments that add up to a life well lived, together. 

See you in church!

~Eva

Sunday 3/7/10

              8:30 am Teacher's Tea

              8:30 am Music Rehearsal

              9:30 am Service "La Dolce Vita ~ Abundance Sunday"

Rev. Eva Cameron and Mike Knapp, co-preaching

Al Hays as Worship Associate: Come celebrate the sweetness of life!  Together we create some beautiful moments and memories, as we journey though life together. Join us as we share some of your memories, listen to the choir sing, and enjoy a great message. 

MOST EXCITING . . . bring your pledge form back to church, or have in mind what you want to fill in . . . and in the time it takes to do one service, we will create a remarkable ABUNDANCE and sweetness. At the end of the service, we will announce our total raised. 

(If you can't get there, please let Mike Knapp know your pledge). We all want to feel the energy surge, as we come together to create an AWESOME and incredibly diverse and loving community--right here in the Cedar Valley.

 

              10:45 am Fellowship Time & Youth Bake Sale

              11:00 am Children's Chapel

              11:15 am Sunday School for children & youth

              11:15 am Adult Classes

Sixty for Six Join Karen Kitchen for "The Weft of Religion" (balcony)

Conscious Living Erin Buchanan will focus on Home & Business

energy-efficiency incentives and rebates. (sanctuary)

New Member: People interested in becoming new members are invited to meet

with Rev. Eva & Mica Lorenz in Eva's office.

              2:00 pm "A Gathering of Women" small group

 

 

              This Coming Week

Tuesday

              7:15 pm Religious Services Council

Wednesday

WOW! Workshops on Wednesdays

              5:00 pm Children's Choir

              5:30 pm Dinner (Please RSVP)

              6:15 pm Adult Choir

              6:30 pm Self Realization Workshop (high school room)

                            Artistic Fun Workshop

              7:30 pm Theoretical String Band

Thursday

              7:00 – 9:00 pm Healing Artz Workshop

              7:30 pm Buddhist Path (balcony)

Saturday

              6:30 pm UU Card Club

 

Other items

Class for Families With Individuals With Mental Illnesses
The Black Hawk County chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
will offer a free 12-week class for family members of individuals who have mental illnesses 
or mental disabilities such as schizophrenia, major depression, bipolar, panic, obsessive-compulsive, 
borderline personality, co-occurring brain and addictive disorders.  The class will begin on
Thursday, April 8, and meet on Thursdays, 6:00-8:30pm, at First Congregational Church 
in Waterloo.  To register contact Black Hawk County NAMI by April 1 at 319-235-5263 
or email namibh@questoffice.net  NAMI Black Hawk also provides support groups for 
adults with mental illnesses and mental disabilities.

 

Now is the time!

Register for the annual meeting of Prairie Star District

April 23-25 in Davenport IA---fun programing for kids! Meet UU's from our area!

Our congregation will be receiving the Gold Star Award--for our excellence in growth. 

<http://www.psduua.org/AnnualConference2010/AnnualConference2010>

 

Read about the GA service project for this year in Minneapolis. 

Each year, as we gather for the annual meeting, we also work to leave the place we've visited a bit nicer, spreading a little love. This year we will work with Habitat for Humanity:

<http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/158726.shtml>

 

Learn more and Register for GA (june 23-27)

Its in Minneapolis this year!! It may be a looooong time until it is scheduled back close enough that you can drive to get there. So seize the opportunity and go!

<http://www.uua.org/events/generalassembly/>

 

Willing to help at GA, (and save on registration fees)? 

Talk with Mike Knapp or Mica Lorenz--they are our local area volunteer coordinators!

Or contact them "Mica Lorez" <micalorenz@gmail.com>, "Mike Knapp" <mikeknapp@mchsi.com>, 

phone: 291-6509

 

 

Pastoral Update

Heather Flory is heading to St. Louis to see her step-dad, and friend of UUSBHC, Dave Perry.  You can follow Dave's story and leave him and his wife Floralyn messages of care and love here: <http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/daveperry>  Heather says, "Everyone send me your healing energy, please, so I can take it with me and pass it on to him!"