News and Events
TRI-COUNTY UU WEEKLY TIMETABLE
Sunday January 26, 2020
FORUM 9:30 AM
“Trees: Living in Harmony with Mother Earth”
Drawing on poetry and science, this forum will explore the role of trees in the sustainability of Mother Earth. It
will culminate in a tree-planting ceremony and dedication on Tri-UU property after Sunday service. Presenters will be Margaret Wineman and Jim Mullen.
SERVICE 10:30 AM
“Pachamama and the Trees.”
Rev. Janet Onnie In collaboration with Tri-UU’s Climate Action Team, we will dedicate a tree to be planted as part of the global reforestation project.
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The Tri-UU Annual Meeting will take place on March 29, 2020 immediately following the service. Mark the date! As usual, a modest luncheon will be available for your enjoyment. Remember that only members can vote. To become a member you must complete NU to UU and sign membership book 30 days in advance of meeting.
Rev. Janet Onnie
Minister, Tri-County Unitarian Universalists
President, Florida Chapter UU Ministers Assn.
941-323-8513
Living to Delight the Holy
SCHEDULE
Sunday, January 26:
10:30- Blessing of the Trees
Monday, January 27:
10:00- Intern Conference; 12:00- Munch w/Minister
Tuesday, January 28:
1:00- Meditation;
2:30- Wisdom of Aging class
Wednesday, January 29: Congregant Visits/Appointments
Thursday, January 30: Writing Day; Appointment w/colleague
Friday, January 31:
Day Off
Saturday, February 1: Sabbath
NEWS AND UPCOMING EVENTS
SEATING REQUEST
As you enter the sanctuary for the Sunday Service, please move to the center of rows. It will be so much more welcoming to those folks who are coming in late or are new people. It’s hard enough to show up someplace for the first time without having to crawl over a whole bunch of strangers to get seated. Thank you!
Anyone regularly passing by the Post Office on Rt. 301 in Summerfield?
We are looking for a volunteer to pick up the Tri-UU mail weekly from the US Post Office on Rt. 301, Summerfield. If you can do this, please contact Wendy Griffith, 352-438-8817 or sunny1jake1@gmail.com
FLUENT IN FAITH
Unitarian Universalists can be hesitant to use popular language of faith that seems to have been claimed by other denominations. "Fluent in Faith" revives our connection to a language of reverence for UUs, calling us to embrace our religious language in all its diversity and meaning.
Meets February 17, 24 and March 2 from 1-3pm. Facilitators: Marjorie Rhem and Trish Schwartzberg.
Rev. Janet has copies of the book for sale.
To register contact Jim Mullen
UU&U BRUNCH
January 25 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Jan Droegkamp will host.
Sign up at the table in the back of the Chalice Room
DEATH CAFE
Friday, January 31 2:00-4:00 PM
RUMMAGE SALE
February 17,18,19 Intake of donations, pricing and set-up. February 20,21, and 22 are sale days. Help is needed each day. Planning assistance is needed. You are wanted! Sign up sheets on the clip board. Questions? See Joyce Mills or call at 352-895-0526.
WhaleCoast Alaska 2020
Have you ever dreamed of visiting Alaska? If so, WhaleCoast Alaska 2020 is for you!
Four Alaska UU congregations invite you to experience our unique environmental/ cultural/spiritual program this summer. See Alaska through the eyes of local UUs, with friendly homestays and unique tour activities. See wildlife, including moose, bears, caribou, whales, bald eagles, sea lions, etc. Visit Denali National Park. Experience Native Alaskan culture. Forget the cruise ships -- our program is truly the best way to visit Alaska! Tours led by Dave Frey, member of the Fairbanks UU congregation and Alaska travel expert.
Find out more about this Alaskan trip of a lifetime. For complete info go to: www.WhaleCoastAK.org. Discount for groups of 8 or more. We would love to share our Alaska with you!
Jan Droegkamp went in 2019 and can answer your questions.
LET'S GO TO THE MOVIES!!
"Just Mercy"
Old Mill Playhouse - Sumter Landing
January 28 3:00 PM
$5.00 ticket price
Join UUers in the lobby at 3:00 (movie starts at 3:30)
Stay and eat at the Mexican Restaurant in the lobby after the movie
Sponsored by Tri-UU Community Building Team. For more information see Hilda or Andy Lucas
EATING4LIFE POTLUCK
Here’s a heads-up for February events: First, Dr. Will Tuttle will speak about the interconnections between plant-based eating and the climate crisis. Details to come. Then on Thursday February 24, we will host the monthly vegan potluck. Please mark your calendar.
NEW TO TRI-UU?
Are you interested in learning more about Tri UU? Are you interested in membership at Tri UU? Please sign up at the back table in the sanctuary.
Saturday, February 8 (9:30-11:30) will focus on the principles, sources, commonly held beliefs, and brief history of Unitarian Universalism.
Saturday February 15, (9:30-11:30) will focus on our local congregation’s history, governance, leadership, and culture. We will also discuss the rights and privileges of membership and the expectations of commitment.
Please contact Jan Droegkamp with questions.
JANUARY 2020 BIRTHDAYS
4 Wendy Griffin
5 Linda Connell
9 Larry Cooper
9 Dani Hunter
11 Joyce Mills
22 Judy Kemp
28 Lynne Westmoreland
30 Eddie Boufford
30 Al Solberg
31 Phil Lindsley
Fun and Fellowship Outing to Bountiful Farms/Bistro
Okahumpka.
Friday, January 17, 2020
Jessica Gentry welcomed us to her Bountiful Farm/Bistro and led us on a tour.
After shopping at the Farm Stand we gathered under their 200 year old oak tree and enjoyed lunch made with produce that was picked that morning and prepared to order.
We plan to return to the farm in the early spring. Watch this space!
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
SOCIAL JUSTICE AT WORK
The Social Justice committee went to downtown Ocala on Sunday and distributed lots of needed personal items. We gave out 6 sleeping mats! Thanks to all the plarn makers and crocheters......we could have give out 40 if we had them! This month the congregation was overwhelmingly generous with donations and they were all very much appreciated. For February we are still looking for blankets and warm clothing.
Some items we will be short of are small FLASHLIGHTS (with batteries), RAZORS and FACECLOTHS. Small towels are often requested also. We had bins with lots of miscellaneous items that they enjoyed going thru. That said we have a ton of soap so please save your bars for another time. Thanks again for all your kindness! Again if anyone is interested in learning how to make the plarn or learn how to crochet the mats please call or text 941-716-3481 or email lucirich@gmail.com
ONGOING PROJECTS
OCALA PROJECT
Cooler weather has come and we see a larger group as people flock to the warmer weather areas. From now through February, we can use winter jackets and blankets if you have any to donate.
Please place items in the basket in the sanctuary.
Following are a list of toiletries and other items we give out monthly: soap, shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, toothbrushes, toothpaste, facecloths, razors, shaving cream, flashlights with batteries, socks, women’s personal items, toilet tissue, small pack of tissues, combs, and rain ponchos. Lately we have received some new underwear for women and men; much appreciated! We had some pocketbooks to give out to the women; they were well received. Please make sure all toiletry items are unused.
DALLAS PROJECT
DRIVERS NEEDED TO KEEP KIDS
HAPPY AND HEALTHY
Our friends in the Dallas community need rides for mothers and children to medical appointments. Please add your name to the list of drivers. For more information contact Jim Mullen (352-633-1643) or Carole Clarke (703-434-2426). Gracias.
GENERAL INFORMATION
HOSPITALITY SCHEDULE
January - March 2020
January 26 Diane Carlin Carole Clark
February 2 Hilda Lucas Andy Lucas
February 9 Jim Mullen Margaret Wineman
February 16 Diana Bishop Jake Bishop
February 23 Carol Stenson Jolyn Joslin
March 1 Eileen McCabe Tom Murphy
March 8 Sara Ramsey Nancy Garrison
March 15 Carole Clark Terri Ferber
March 22 Beth Farris Carole Jaklic
March 29 Joan Sheppard Maria Kelley
The calendar is for the listing of Tri-UU meetings and events and ONLY Tri-UU activities. If in doubt, contact John Seitz.
