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The Beacon
VOLUME 2015, ISSUE 2
FEBRUARY 2015
Sunday Services—begin at 10:30 a.m. and last approximately
60-75 minutes
February 1
UUCE Board:
President: Heath
er Steinbrink
Vice President:
Sherry Syence-T
hompson
Secretary: Miche
le Paich
Doug Russell
Deb Haire
Mary Zuck
Guest Speaker: Kristin Bires (see biography on page 6)
Alzheimer’s is the sixth leading cause of death in the United States and the
only cause of death among the top ten that cannot be prevented, cured or
even slowed. No matter what generation you are from, Alzheimer’s disease
will impact you. Please join us to learn more. Musician: Jackson Froman,
Service Coordinator: Tom Schlaudecker, Service Assistant: Heather
Steinbrink.
February 8
Taking Back Erie Through Non-Violence
Guest Speaker: Sonya Arrington
Mission
INSPIRE, CONNECT, ACT
We are a vibrant and inclusive religious community.
We:
Meeting Alzheimer’s: Learning to Communicate
and Connect, presented by the Act Mission Team.
*INSPIRE personal and spiritual growth;
*CONNECT in fellowship and
service;
*ACT for peace and justice.
Vision
We will: *Share the wisdom of our guiding principles
and nurture all who come seeking
personal and spiritual growth.
*Be a welcoming, inclusive, and
expanding religious congregation with
diverse ideas and beliefs reflected in
our services and programs.
*Establish ourselves as a strong
presence in the region through
greater community engagement.
Covenant
We:
*Covenant to promote a culture of
compassion and acceptance in our
relations with each other.
*Promise to listen with the
intent to understand and to
communicate in an honest and
respectful manner, even when
we disagree.
*Acknowledge that conflict is an
opportunity for growth.
Sonya Arrington, founder of MATV, Mothers Against Teen Violence, shares
her experience losing her 19 -year-old son to gun violence. She has struggled
to provide a safe space for inner city youth to come through her “L.E.A.D.”
program at Booker T. Washington Center. Learn more as she shares ideas on
how to combat violence in Erie. Musician: Jackson Froman. Service
Assistant: Heather Steinbrink. Service Coordinator: Tom Schlaudecker.
February 15
Standing on the Side of Love
The UUCE has spent the last 30 days participating in the Standing of the
Love Campaign to encourage us to collective and individual social action.
Rev. Rebekah Montgomery will deliver her sermon Keeping One Hand in the
Fire via video. See her biography on page 7. Service Coordinator: Leigh
Kostis, Musician: Janet Krack. Service Assistant: Heather Steinbrink.
February 22 Seeking Healing, The Balm of Gilead
Speaker:
Rev. Joan Montagnes
What is it? Where do you find it? Will it work?
Musician: Jackson Froman, Service Assistant: Heather Steinbrink.
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Now What?
Now that Rev. Aschmann has retired, the focus is on hiring an interim minister. As previously stated, the interim hiring process is different from calling a settled minister. An interim is hired by the Board of Trustees
while as a settled minister is chosen by the congregation. Once our application is received by the Unitarian
Universalist Association in April, the matching process, interviews, and decisions happen very quickly. Within
10 days of receiving the names of interested ministers in May, a first round offer will be made.
Michele Paich, Mary Zuck, and Heather Steinbrink are serving as the Interim Search Committee. We have
already begun to gather the information needed for the application. We are also looking for congregational
input. The Connect Team will be distributing a four question survey which corresponds to the information
used by the UUA to match us with an interim minister. The Board will compile the survey answers with those
of the Board.
What you—friend or member—need to consider now is whether you want a full or part-time interim minister.
This decision will be based largely on the results of the stewardship campaign. This year’s Back to the
Future campaign is starting early because we need to know if our pledges will support a full-time interim minister. If pledges are not increased, we know we will only be able to afford a part-time interim. The 2014-2015
budget only provided for six-months pay for a full-time minister and was running on a deficit.
While we are still trying to figure out what kind of offer we should make, the UUA information shows us that
we should expect to spend around $54,000 on salary and housing. An additional $5,400 will be designated for
travel and professional expenses. These costs do not include benefits such as health, retirement, disability, or
life insurance. Fair compensation recommendations from the UUA include a 7.65% payment in-lieu of the
employer’s FICA (tax) payment. At this point, we are expecting an offer for a full-time minister to run over
$75,000. If we want a full-time interim minister, we need everyone to increase their pledges. So, please think
about this before you are asked to make your pledge for the next fiscal year. What do you think will be best
for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Erie?
-Heather Steinbrink
Interim Ministry Survey Questionnaire
The Board of Trustees has the responsibility for hiring an interim minister. An interim is typically hired for 1824 months, and the interim guides us through the transition to our next minister. The plan is to make an application to the Unitarian Universalist Association in April 2015 to begin this process. This process is less involved
than making an application for settled or developmental ministry when a formal search committee is formed.
The board, however, is interested in the thoughts of the congregation at this time and would value your opinion
as part of the process. The Connect Team is facilitating the collection of data for the Board. A Survey Monkey
questionnaire will be sent to everyone with an email address on file. You may also return your thoughts on hard
copy by placing them in the marked box in the Olympia Brown room. All surveys are due by March 15! Thank
you for participating in this important work.
=Heather Steinbrink
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Rev. Aschmann’s Retirement Party was a success thanks to all of you!
I want to say thanks to everyone who helped make Rev. Aschmann’s retirement service and reception such a
success. The Board worked together to plan the party. Ginny and Regis Sabol provided the flowers. Sherry
Syence, Deb Haire, and Michele Paich took the lead on arranging and making the food. We are thankful to
the congregants who donated items for the buffet as well: Judy Morley, Mary Desmone, Karen Prather,
Melanie Hetzel –Riggin, and Michele Rupp. Rick Haire, Scott Thompson, Scott Steinbrink, Bob and Diane
Guthrie made sure that the party was set to go when the service ended. Their work is especially appreciated
because they were willing to be in the kitchen rather than in the service. All the Board members, including
Doug Russell and Mary Zuck, helped in set-up or clean-up. Linda Burfield, Bryan Hed, and Larry Wander
also worked hard during clean-up. We couldn’t have done it without them.
The congregation gave generously and Rev. Steve left with a sizeable cash gift. He also received a copy of the
beautiful slideshow that Mary Desmone put together as well as a CD of the children singing the Traveling
Song thanks to Willow Hurlburt, Susan Galle-Boyko, Melanie Hetzel-Riggin, and Margo Wolfe. Deb Haire
collected notes from the congregation and created a wonderful memory book. We will forward Rev. Steve the
photographs taken by Jaclin and Alex Guthrie.
Our friends, members, and guests came together to support Rev. Steve during the touching final service. I
always see Jackson Froman’s singing as a special treat which was made even more meaningful because Denise
Aschmann picked the song “Imagine” by John Lennon. While some tears were shed, it was a happy day
because it was truly a celebration of Rev. Steve and all that he meant to us. Thank you to everyone that was at
the service and party or sent well wishes.
-Heather Steinbrink
Martin Luther King, Jr. March a Success!
Thank you! - to the intrepid representatives of
UUCE at the Martin Luther King, Jr. March on
Monday, January 19. Howard Krack, Cindy
Purvis, Roberta McCall, Janet Krack, Leigh
Kostis, Tom Schlaudecker and Mary Desmone
braved the cold and put their feet in the street!
February Congregational Meeting
The February Congregational Meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 22 at noon. We will provide up-dates
on how we are covering this time without a minister and where we are in the interim search process. A vote will
be taken on the wording of the sign outside that reads “Religious Tolerance Practiced Here.” If you have
suggestions for new wording for the sign, please jot it down on the poster in the Olympia Brown Room.
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Re Chalkboard Notes
She changes everything she touches and
everything she touches, changes
She changes everything she touches and
everything she touches, changes
Change is, touch is; touch is, change is.
Change us, touch us; touch us, change us.
We are changers;
everything we touch can change.
We are changers;
everything we touch can change.
- Starhawk
With the winter upon us, many chose to stay close to home, and so with the seasons our attendance to outside
activities ebbs and flows. In Religious Education, we are looking at this ebb and flow, and choosing to go with it
rather than struggle against it, to work with the natural rhythms present in our lives. We are looking to allow some
authentic changes to occur, within our presence in Sunday services, within the nursery, and within our classrooms.
While this will mean that some habits or rituals fade away, it also surely means that new ones will take their place.
One major idea that we are considering is having units of a certain number of weeks during which a particular
subject or idea will be explored. Examples of this would be a seven-week session in which we did activities related
to each of the seven principles; a four-week session in which we focus on different types of meditation; or a
session that culminates in a project that is then presented to the congregation at large. Each session would be
followed by some down time, or fallow period in which the teachers and students would enjoy a one-or-two-week
break and time to internalize what they had learned. Join the conversation about how best to foster positive change.
Please join our Facebook page – UUCE Religious Education. If you are not on Facebook, please call, text or email
me with suggestions or assistance you would like to provide.
Bright Blessings to each of you, Willow Hurlburt, DRE, 814-897-5566, [email protected].
Dr. Regis T. Sabol to Speak at The Jefferson Educational Society
Regis T. Sabol will present a lecture at the Jefferson Educational Society, 3207 State St., Erie, on “Scott, Zelda,
the Jazz Age, and “The Great Gatsby.” This lecture will analyze how the lives of F. Scott and Zelda Sayre Fitzgerald informed and were a reflection of the Jazz Age. Additionally, drawing on Fitzgerald’s short stories, this
presentation will analyze how Scott and Zelda’s lives and the period reflected what the Modern Library Association has named the second greatest novel in the English language, “The Great Gatsby.” (It helps to have read the
novel.)
The lecture will be presented at 7 p.m., Thursday, February 12. The cost is $10 a person; $15 with a guest.
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Book Club
The BOOK CLUB will meet at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24 at the home of Diane Guthrie
(504-4020). We'll discuss "The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Frye" by Rachel Joyce.
For March we'll read any novel by P.D.James. Her last book "Death Comes To Pemberley”, is
now available in paperback.
Caring News
You can't live a perfect day without doing something for someone who will never be able to repay you. ~John Wooden
SOUPER BOWL SUNDAY, February 1
UUCE is having a Souper Bowl Party---right in the Olympia Brown Room and everyone is invited. You
don’t even have to watch the game! It might be fun to wear your favorite team shirt.
Here is how Souper Bowl Sunday works: as you already know, February 1 is a Pot Luck Sunday. Bring
something for Pot Luck (soup would be very nice) and bring something for the Millcreek Food Pantry. The
Caring Committee, in conjunction with the Religious Education program, is going to weigh the food you bring.
Let’s try to have lots of pounds of food for the food bank. We will have lots of fun while donating to a worthy
cause.
Our Neighbor’s Place is going well. We’ve delivered six meals so far, and everywhere we go the homeless are
grateful for the food we bring to them. The UUCE has the reputation of having the best food. Deb Diplacido
and Wendy Ormand have taken some of the overnight shifts at the various overflow shelters. Many have
people donated money and time to this program. The last dinner we serve is March 11 and the overflow shelter
ends March 24.
Valentines for the Shut-ins-- During the next couple of weeks, cards with well wishes and Valentines will be
available for you to sign and address to a list of congregates provided. We will stamp and mail them for you.
The next Caring Committee meeting is February 3 at 10:30 in the UUCE office. If you have any questions or
suggestions, please call or email me at 454-3015 or [email protected] or attend the meeting.
-Ginny Sabol
Volunteers Needed
The Act Team is looking for volunteers to help refugees in our community! We want to work with the the
Multicultural Resource Center to give assistance to the refugees. You may volunteer to work with a small group
or individual in such areas as English, life skills, citizenship classes, health, and social programs. You would do
the volunteer work at the MCRC center on 10th street during daytime hours. There are volunteer application
forms available in the Olympia Brown room. Please let a member of the ACT team know if you are interested in
volunteering or if you have any questions. Thank you!
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Eating for Our Planet and Ourselves
It’s been over a year since I’ve been on a vegetarian diet and I can personally attest to the benefits which include
losing weight, increased energy and forcing me to get more creative in the kitchen when cooking for myself and
my family. Becoming a full-time vegetarian or vegan isn’t for everyone but an alternative may include routinely
eating vegetarian just once a month or once a week. Even a part-time vegetarian eating routine can drastically
improve your health as well as promote further sustainability for our planet.
Over the last thirty years the amount of meat people consume has more than doubled which has significantly
impacted climate change. Experts have claimed that if we were to switch feeding the amount of grain
regularly fed to livestock for meat production, to the approximately one billion impoverished people around the
world, we would be able to feed over two times the number of people. Additionally, it takes approximately
twenty thousand pounds of water to produce just one pound of meat. In comparison, it takes approximately 150
pounds of water per pound in order to produce wheat, rice or potato crops.
The health benefits of incorporating more fruits and vegetables into your diet include increasing your vitamin
and mineral intake, as well as helps to prevent various forms of cancer and heart disease, as well as helps to
battle the flu and cold viruses throughout the winter season. Eating less meat also reduces your intake of
saturated fat, decreases allergy symptoms and enhances healthy skin. Recent studies have also demonstrated that
vegetarian and vegan diets can increase people’s life spans up to six years.
Another way to ease into either a part or full-time vegetarian routine can be to just eat one or two meals a week
and then transition to one full day of eating only fruits and vegetables on a weekly basis. If anyone is interested
in obtaining some new vegetarian recipes, which are great for both the vegetarian and non-vegetarian alike,
please feel free to e-mail me: [email protected].
-David Cullen
Biography of Kristen Biers, our Guest Speaker on February 1
Kristen Bires is the education and outreach manger for the greater PA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association– and
has been with the organization for fourteen years. In her role as education manager for the chapter, she is responsible
for the management oversight, planning and delivery of core programs and services for thirteen counties in the
Northwestern Pennsylvania region of the chapter. Kristen provides educational programs for family caregivers and
professional caregivers. She plans two conferences a year for professionals with continuing education credits. Most
recently, she was asked to take the lead on advocacy engagement.
Kristen is a graduate of Robert Morris University in Pittsburgh, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Business
Administration and studied Health Services Management and Long-Term Care Administration.
Hospitality News
Little Dinners will be ongoing this Winter and Spring. Please consider signing up to be a Host. Little Dinners
are an easy way for new members and 'old' members to become better acquainted with each other. The Host
sets a theme or style, or not, and attendees bring a dish to share. The sign-up sheet is on the wall in the
Olympia Brown Room.
A big "Thank you" to all of the volunteers who have hosted or helped with our Sunday Social Hour or helped
with serving and cleaning up after some of our events. Ask what you can do to help. We appreciate it.
Families should accompany children to food tables for serving at Potlucks and Social Hours.
-Mary Zuck
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Inspire Team News
In honor of our local Standing on the Side of Love campaign, we will reflect on the Source: “direct experience of
that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the
forces which create and uphold life.” Chris Duro will reflect on how this source brings meaning to his Unitarian
Universalism. A big thank you goes to Steve Sullivan and Diana Ziemniak who spoke in January on “words and
deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion and the
transforming power of love.” If you missed it, it has been audio and video taped.
“Are My Beliefs Welcome Here?” is a common question that visitors to Unitarian Universalism ask. On the
UUA website this question is explored. Last month we looked at the UUA’s response to atheist and agnostic
people. This month we look at the UUA’s response to Islam. “Unitarian Universalist congregations have
become religious homes to many people who were raised Muslim…It was like this for Hafida Acuay, who wrote
in UUWorld:
"I had been reading the Tao Te Ching for a few years, and began to carry that little book in my purse, next to my pocket
Quran. It gave me solace, too. I already knew that non-Muslims could also possess wisdom…. Eventually, I made the l
eap to Unitarian Universalism while searching for a philosophy that allowed me to identify and live my deepest values."
(Read more from Hafida in "From Islam to Unitarian Universalism.")
Unitarian Universalists have supported American Muslim communities as they have faced threats, violence, and
prejudice from citizens and authorities around the country. Through the Standing on the Side of Love campaign, we have challenged biases, condemned harassment, and built bridges through engagement and training…
Our worship services, which draw from many sources, may include a reading from Islam’s sacred traditions, a
passage by a contemporary Muslim author, or a poem by a Sufi mystic like Rumi or Hafiz.”
To explore more resources on this topic go to www.uua.org. Click on the Beliefs and Principles tab and then the
tab Are My Beliefs Welcome? Then click on the link for Islam.
New “FAITH” pamphlets can be found in the Olympia Brown room with the titles:
The Faith of Unitarian Universalist: Pagans, Humanists, Theist, Christian, Buddhist. You will find them very
interesting!
Rev. Rebekah Ann Montgomery
Affiliate Minister, Our Speaker on video February 15
The Rev. Rebekah A. Montgomery is a Unitarian Universalist minister. Rev. Montgomery
has a BA in Religious Studies from Macalester College in St. Paul, MN, a Masters of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in NYC, NY and a Masters of Science in Mental
Health Counseling from Nova SE University in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Rev. Montgomery is an Army Reserve chaplain and was deployed to Kabul, Afghanistan in
July of 2005 for an 18 month tour of duty.
In June of 2009, Rev. Montgomery was named "Military Chaplain of the Year" and received a Distinguished Service award from the Military Chaplains Association. In 2011,
Rebekah was selected for promotion to major after seven years of service. This promotion
represents the military's increased trust and confidence in her leadership and pastoral ability. Rev. Montgomery
contributed to the UU Military Manual, "Bless All Who Serve." She and her two children live in Bethesda.
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UUCE Mission Teams Update
We are a vibrant and inclusive religious community.
We: INSPIRE personal and spiritual growth;
CONNECT in fellowship and service;
and ACT for peace and justice.” (UUCE Mission statement)
DMD: Lynne Stephens 868-1438 [email protected]
Nothing is constant but change. As we move boldly into the future, we’ll be considering every aspect of our
Congregational life. Our Mission initiatives will grow to meet our dreams and visions, but our commitment to our
values will only deepen. Now, more than ever before, our collective actions will define the UUCE to our Community and beyond. We need your input, expertise, hands, and hearts. You can attend our meetings, join a team, or help
with any projects. Come join us, we have a place for you!!
The INSPIRE Team meets the third Sunday, 9:30 a.m. Goal: We will nurture all who come seeking personal and
spiritual growth. Liason: Mary Desmone [email protected]

Our Six Sources: It’s been educational and enlightening to hear your views on our Sources. Please consider
sharing, if you haven’t already!

Our “Religious Tolerance Practiced Here” outdoor sign update: As a suggestion from our Mission Retreat discussions, we’ll be voting at the February Congregational meeting on updated wording. Should we change it at
all? Should it change to reflect our growth beyond simple tolerance? How can we display our respect for all
peaceful belief systems? Your input matters! Write your suggestions on the poster in the Olympia Brown Room.

We’ve borrowed a button-maker, are developing designs, and will soon be making custom “Ask me about..”
buttons for you. What conversation-starting topic will you choose for yours?

We’re helping coordinate two Sunday Services in May, one with the teens – you won’t want to miss it!

MLK, Jr. March: Thanks to everyone who marched with us, and for proudly wearing & carrying our UUCE/
principles banners!
The CONNECT Team meets the third Sunday at Noon. Liaison: Liz Yount 825-4607 [email protected]
Goal: We will achieve greater satisfaction in our services and programs.

UUERIE.org is being revitalized. Sherrie Synce Thompson and David Baltusavich will be holding a meeting to
discuss updates. Please visit our website, and consider what changes you’d suggest.

Sanctuary A/V System: Thanks to Doug Russell, Mary Desmone, Al Richardson, Leigh Kostis, Randy Hurlbert,
and John Galle-Boyko for their involvement and presentation help with our new system. It’s working beautifully. Our first Q & A training session held in January was very successful. The next session will be in late February. We’re working on a) Guidelines for equipment usage; b) Considering any additional necessary/desired
equipment; and c) Training notes for technical folks, users, and content creation.

Interim Ministry Survey: We’re working with the Board to distribute the Congregational survey.

Sunday Services: We’re coordinating Services with our Stewardship team, and from the Central East Regional
Group, Rev. Evin Carville-Ziemer and Rev. Renee Ruchotzke.
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The ACT Team meets the fourth Sunday at 9:30 a.m. Liaison: Edie Cultu 456-5406 [email protected]
Goal: We will develop a committed partnership with the Multicultural Resource Center of Erie (MCRC).

The Bhutanese Community Assn of Erie happily reports that the Bhutanese refugee camps are emptying
out! They are extremely grateful for all our item donations and caring support the last two years. We’ll no
longer be accepting donations for them, unless a specific need arises – and we’re researching other
organizations who may need items.

UUCE partnership with the Multi-Cultural Resource Center (MCRC) is an opportunity to become involved
with supporting classes for: Seniors, Life Skills, English, Civics/Citizenship, Exercise/Health, Hard of
Hearing, Social programs, PA Department of Education, and High School students. Sign-up sheets are in
the Olympia Brown room.

We’re considering participating in the Erie Together program, “More Caps & Gowns”. Their goal is to
create quality relationships between middle school students and adults, to improve graduation rates.

Our commitment to raising awareness and providing opportunities to support those with Alzheimer's/
Dementia and their caregivers continues. A proposal was sent to the Board, and planning is nearly complete
for the UUCE to host a “Memory Café”. We will provide a gathering place for socialization, information,
and discussions. Tom Schlaudecker is leading this amazing program, and we welcome your questions/input.
With Board approval, we’ll be explaining our plans this month. Please join our Sunday Service February 1
to learn more.
The GREEN SANCTUARY Team meets the fourth Sunday at Noon. Liaison: Lynne Stephens
[email protected] Goal: We will become a Green Sanctuary within 2 years.

UUCE Green Sanctuary logo: Check out Karen Prather’s beautiful artwork in the Olympia Brown Room.
We need your suggestions for wording!

Trash/Recycles: We’re reviewing final options for new containers. Thanks to everyone who’s been taking
our trash & recycles home! PLEASE use our “RECYCLE” bins for general recycling. Put any aluminum
cans (or any metal) in the barrels inside the West entrance (the entryway off the kitchen pantry). We turn
our ‘scrap’ into budget cash via Lincoln Recycling.

Fair Trade Coffee: Please use it (if its available) when hosting a coffee hour. Questions: contact Nanci or
Pat Lorei.

Our 12 Green Projects: How to grow greener? Watch for our questionnaire for your ideas on Worship &
Celebration (Roberta McCall), Environmental Justice (Karen Prather), Religious Education (Lynne Stephens), and Sustainable Living (Pat Lorei).

Children’s RE Summer Camp: The Inspire and Green teams are working with the R.E. team to create a fun,
Green time for our youth. Contact any of them to help!

Plan to enjoy our Earth Day Sunday Service this year!
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Service Attendance:
12/07/14—A Glimpse of a Credible Jesus—Rev. Steve—48 adults, 10 children.
12/14/14—Reveling in Expectations—Rev. Steve—40 adults, 5 children.
12/21/14—Chalica—Willow Hurlburt and RE—69 adults, 12 children.
12/24/14—The Gift Bringers—Rev. Steve—48 adults, 9 children.
12/28/14—New Orleans Jazz Funeral—Rev. Steve—70 adults, 12 children.
February 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1Sunday Service
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3
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5
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7
Buddhist Sangha 7 p.m.
Homeschool Group 12-2
p.m.
QI Gong and Tai Chi 6:45
p.m.
Finance Committee 4 p.m.
CUUPS Drum Circle
7 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
8:30 a.m.
Caring Team 10:30 a.m.
Sunday Service Committee
5:30 p.m.
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10
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Buddhist Sangha 7 p.m.
Homeschool Group 12-2
p.m.
A Course in Miracles 6:308 p.m.
Our Neighbor’s House
Dinner Prep 5 p.m.
Atheist and Agnostic
Community 6:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
8:30 a.m.
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21
Atheist and Agnostic
Community 6:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
8:30 a.m.
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27
28
Our Neighbor’s House
Dinner Prep 5 p.m.
Atheist and Agnostic
Community 6:30 p.m.
Alcoholics Anonymous
8:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
Potluck lunch after the
service hosted by the
Connect Team &
Souper Bowl Sunday.
Erie Moot 7 p.m.
Atheist and Agnostic
Community 6:30 p.m.
Whispering Lake
Grove Imbolic Service
4 p.m.
8
Sunday Service
10:30 a.m.
PFLAG 7 p.m.
Board of Trustees 5:308:30 p.m.
Fiber Arts Circle 6-9 p.m.
15
Sunday Service
10:30 a.m.
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17
18
Buddhist Sangha 7 p.m.
Homeschool Group 12-2
p.m.
QI Gong and Tai Chi 6:45
p.m.
Americans United for the
Separation of Church and
State 7-8:30 p.m..
A Course in Miracles 6:308 p.m.
24
25
Inspire Team 9:30 am.
Connect Team Noon
Whispering Lake Grove
Business Mtg. 5 p.m.
22 Sunday Service 23
10:30 a.m.
Act Team 9:30 am.
Green Sanctuary Team will
not meet today
Congregational Meeting
12 noon
Buddhist Sangha 7 p.m.
Fiber Arts Circle 6-9 p.m.
Homeschool Group 12-2
p.m.