The UNIVIEW

Newsletter of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington

September 2010

www.uucl.org

Worship Services

Sunday, September 5, 11:00 am: “Water: The Healing and Destructive Force of Water”

Water has become the greatest environmental concern in recent years. Is it more blessing or curse?

Water Communion ~ Bring water you gathered during your summer travels and you will have a chance to share!

Worship Leader: Rev. Cynthia Cain. Ushers: Martin Kaplan, Valerie Profit. Greeters: Karen Griffin, Sarah Herbener. Chalice Table: Hendrika Pauley. Board Member in Attendance: Betsy Churchill.

1^st Sunday Lunch

The September 5^th lunch will be sponsored by the Nominating Committee and Interweave.

If you will be staying for lunch, please bring your favorite picnic food.

Sunday, September 12, 11:00 am: “Mountains of Trouble, Mountains of Joy”

Reflections on the current crisis of Mountaintop Removal, especially in Appalachia, and reasons the religious community must be involved. 12-12:15pm, ~ Soapbox Time!

Worship Leader: Rev. Cynthia Cain. Ushers: Steven Taylor, James Beauvais. Greeters: Andy Weber, Toni O’Neil. Chalice Table: Shirley Dennis. Board Member in Attendance: Don Pickett.

Sunday, September 19, 11:00 am: “Forgive Them… Really?”

A Rosh Hashanah service and ritual with special music and reflection.

Worship Leader: Rev. Cynthia Cain. Ushers: Elizabeth Ricker, Dan Holman. Greeters: Wendy O’Donnell, Sarah Herbener. Chalice Table: Ellen Bush. Board Member in Attendance: Ruth Baer.

Sunday, September 26, 11:00 am: “Animal Blessing Sunday!”

Bring your pets as long as they can be reasonably quiet and well-behaved. We shall celebrate our animal friends and bless them with a special UU ritual. Allergies? Aversion? You may want to stay home today!

Worship Leader: Rev. Cynthia Cain. Ushers: Mac Reid, Susan Kelch. Greeters: Dick & Donna Loeffler. Chalice Table: Board Member in Attendance: TBA.

Cynthesis: “The Year Ahead”

Quick: remember last year’s theme? It was storytelling! We had a few excellent stories, but overall it was much more difficult than I imagined to convince other people to tell stories! Other years, we’ve tried other themes: colors, the UU spiritual alphabet, world religions, famous UUs. Themes are a way to think about the flow of worship life throughout the year, and this year, Sally and I have been working together for this year’s theme and we think it has great potential!

Each month will feature a different area of the arts. The services will continue to cover a range of topics from social justice to theology to personal/spiritual growth (generally, I try to have at least one of each of these per month, all the while staying attuned to including earth-centered, Humanist, theist, and mystical traditions in the mix), but they will be highlighted by some piece or pieces of art. August, you may have noticed, was “literature.” We looked at The Help, Toy Story, and To Kill A Mockingbird, all with the question, “How does this piece of art intersect with spirit?”

For me, and I think for many liberal and progressive folk, the arts are as much a part of our understanding and our expression of our spiritual lives as are ritual, formal texts, or religious studies. Through film, photography, painting, fabric, even cooking and gardening, we honor and celebrate the world and we observe our trials, our triumphs, our grief.

I would love to feature as many arts created by our members and friends as possible! Please let me know what you do, what you make, what you are passionate about, and we will work together to integrate it into a service. You may want to display your art, demonstrate something, talk about it, or show slides or power point set to music. Tell me!

Suggestions so far have included:

· Movement, yoga, dance

· Body art & tattoos

· Flower arranging

· Old Time radio, comedy

Throughout time, the arts have underscored and enriched our understanding of ourselves as humans with hearts, minds, emotions, and needs. That’s our

theme for 2010. Please, come to church and come often! We love seeing you and we miss you when you stay away!

Finally, I promised in July that we’d have regular soap box portions of services. Starting in September, I plan to try this every Second Sunday. From noon to 12:15pm, there will be an open soapbox (with a few guidelines). Start thinking about what you want to say!

Cynthia

Meet Rick Harrell

UUCL’s Ministerial Intern

Rick grew up in Detroit in a home where church was part of his weekly experience and religion was a part of the family’s daily lives. In his search for a better understanding of God and the Bible, he enrolled in a bible college after completing an undergraduate degree in respiratory therapy from a Catholic college. After working as a respiratory therapist for only three years, Rick became a department director. Rick also thrived in Bible College, and completed three years before accepting a position in Florida where he lived for seventeen years.

While taking seminary courses, Rick was required to read the mystics. It was the Christian mystics, especially, St. Teresa, Catherine of Sienna, John of the Cross and St. Ignatius that gave him insight into his spiritual life. After moving for a new position, he was very active in the Episcopal Church. In a short period, he was involved in many parish and diocese activities teaching groups discernment, and lay ministry. He served as a Taizé service leader and church council. After an introduction to the United Church of Christ, Rick entered into training toward ordination. He lived in Oregon for a few years before Lexington, and is currently a student at Lexington Theological Seminary. Rick has become very ecumenical, and Progressive Christian, as described by the National Association for Progressive Christianity. We’re glad to have Rick here!

Our Journey Together

Religious Exploration (RE) for Children and Families

Why do families come to UU church of Lexington? I know there are many different answers, but I suspect there are common themes:

Why do you come to UUCL? E-mail me at uucldre@uucl.org and tell us why you come to UUCL, or what UUCL means to you. Your words may end up on a bumper sticker- literally!

The “UU Store”

Our children and youth are going to run a "UU Store" on the second Sunday of every month. The kids will be in charge of handling the money and selling our great UU products! This month it is on Sept. 12^th. The profits will go to the RE program and special projects. We plan on having UU lanyards for nametags, chalice t-shirts, UU magnets, bumper stickers, and more. Let's share our pride in our church.

Parents’ Night Out

A great success! Plan for your next evening out:

Date: Saturday, September 4^th

Time: 6:30-9:30pm at UUCL

Cost: $10 for the first child, $5 for each additional child, with a maximum of $25/family. Parents can volunteer and earn credit for a free future night out!

This is a great chance for the kids, ages 3-12, to have fun in a group setting; snacks drinks, fun & games are provided. Non-members may also participate. There is a waiver form every parent needs to sign. To reserve your space, email uucldre@uucl.org.

Coming of Age Program

Cynthia & Stacey need to hear from the teens interested in participating in this great program, which includes mentors, retreats, service projects and a

Heritage trip to Boston. We will also be looking for good mentors to match our amazing teens.

$ Financial Peace for Teens $

Coming Soon! Martin and Steve Stne are dedicated to bringing these vital life skills to our teens. Let Stacey know if you are interested in participating.

CROP Hunger Walk

Sunday, Sept. 26^th, 3:00pm, at 2nd Presbyterian Church (corner of E. Main St. and Ransom Ave.). The interfaith walk is about three miles long. Our youth will sponsor an experiential station with Fair Trade Chocolate. At UUCL, there is a table accepting walker registrations and spirit walker donations. 25% of the money raised goes directly to God's Pantry. The rest goes to programs, like the Heifer Project. See Stacey for more information.

RE Registration & Your Participation

This year, we plan to share with families what the lessons are in RE, so the discussions can continue at home. In order to reach everyone, we need to have families register for RE. It is simple, on-line at www.uucl.org, or at the RE table on Sundays.

In order for the entire family to participate in creating a wonderful RE program, we expect all parents to volunteer. Before you get nervous... at our church website, we have a list of possible ways parents, teens and members of our congregation can help! Check it out! There are options so you can still attend Sunday service, work at home, spend one Sunday a month with children, and many more possibilities! Thank you for your support!

What Is Happening in RE Classes This Semester?

Tools, art, music, games, plays, laughter, thinking... We will be encouraging children and youth to wear their nametags on their colorful lanyards. Please stop by the name tag table before church!

Spirit Play is the Preschool/Kindergarten program with storytellers, and choices for the children. If you were unable to attend the Spirit Play orientation, we will schedule another date so parents can see how the program works!

Toolbox of Our Faith is for grades 1/2, 3/4 & 5/6. We are having a lot of fun working with the "Tools" we value as UUs. In September, the sessions you may see are:

¶ Magnifying Glass (Questioning)

¶ Compass (Integrity)

¶ Duct Tape (Flexibility)

¶ Mirror (Reflection)

¶ Paintbrush (Expression)

Sounds fascinating, doesn't it? Leaders lead the same session for three Sundays with a different age group each Sunday. Guides work with the same age group for a semester, but may only need to Guide one Sunday a month, if there is a team of four!

Neighboring Faiths is back. The 7^th-9^th graders meet in the Allen house during the service and learn about many different faiths. They visit houses of worship and spiritual practice, have discussions and expand their horizons. If you would like to help Debra Schweitzer with the planning, and coordination, please contact Stacey. If you would like to participate in a "Neighboring Faiths" for adults- let us know!

"Finding the 7 Principles in your Personal Playlist!" is the new Sr. High School (10-12^th) series designed and led by Eric and Jessi. It will meet for seven weeks, during church: Sept. 12, 19, Oct. 3, 10, 17, and Nov. 7 & 14. Bring your music to share... mp3, ipods, laptops and more are welcome!

Peace on your journey, Stacey

Stacey Stone, Director of Religious Exploration for Children & Youth

uucldre@uucl.org 223-1448 office

Music Notes: Taking Time to Sing

Singing as a Meditative Practice

“When I breathe in,

I'll breathe in Peace

When I breathe out,

I'll breathe out love”

by Sarah Dan Jones

UU Musician and Troubadore

We need to make time for singing in our busy lives. The act of singing is by nature an opportunity to meditate. Making music is the only activity that involves both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously. When our bodies and our minds are thus engaged, we are released from the mundane and carried to a higher plane. The very act of deep breathing required for singing, causes our tense muscles to relax. Make time for singing in your life. Share this gift with your community.

At UUCL, we have some wonderful opportunities for singing. Good singing needs full rehearsals for an ensemble to blend and make music together. Rehearsals are already well under way for these Sunday Services, but it is not too late to step in and add your voice:

¯ Sunday, Sept 5: Celebrate Water Communion in service and in song

¯ Sunday, Sept 12: Appalachian Music and Songs

¯ Sunday, Sept 19: Songs of the Hebrew Tradition for Rosh Hoshanah

¯ Sunday, Sept 26: Singing our Blessings to the Animals who grace our lives

¯ We also need singers for our 60th Anniversary Services in October, and for the Holiday services.

Rehearsals are Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30pm, and Sundays from 9:00-10:00am. You do not have to attend every rehearsal but as many as you can is best for the ensemble. Think of making a shorter commitment such as singing in November and December, for the Holidays only, or singing in the month of September.

Kids & Teen Music Rehearsals begin September 12^th, 10:00-10:30am in Classroom 2 (the Green Room). They will be practicing for the Blessing of the Animals service.

Special Event

Choral Retreat & Workshop

Saturday, September 11

11:00am-6:00pm at UUCL

Come for part of the day or stay all day. Open to anyone 13 years old or up. If child care is needed, please call Sally 24 hours in advance.

Retreat Schedule:

11:00am-12:30pm: Physical Warmups and Vocal Technique with Faye Henning, guest clinician

12:30-1:15pm: Lunch

1:30-3:00pm: Choral Readings and rehearsal for HOLIDAY MUSIC

3:00-4:00pm: Singing Meditation

4:15-6:00pm: Choral Rehearsal and some percussive music making for fun

6:00: Potluck Supper

What to bring:

$3 for the cost of lunch

pillow or yoga mat

wear loose, comfy clothing

notebook, folder, pencil

Water bottle

reading glasses if needed

Musically yours, Sally

Sally McCord, Music Director

Large Print Orders of Service

If you could use a large print Order of Service on Sunday, just ask one of the ushers for one.

Giving Away the Plate in September

Harrison Elementary Mentoring Program

The offering from the first Sunday of each month is given in its entirety to social justice projects outside of our Church (except for those specifically marked as a commitment/pledge). The September 5^th Offering will go to the Harrison Elementary Mentoring Program. This program has mentored at-risk children for over 15 years, with the majority of the mentors coming from our own congregation. The mentoring is done one-on-one and not only does the child have a special friend all semester to aid and help them it allows the mentors to have an extremely worthwhile experience. The funds raised will help pay for much needed learning supplies and a special gift for the holiday season from the Mentoring Group.

“UU 101” Class

Sunday, September 5, 12:30pm,

in the Conference Room

Visitors are invited to join Sarah Herbener, UUCL's Membership Coordinator, for our "UU 101" informational class. We'll spend about 45 minutes talking about the history and mission of Unitarian Universalism and about the life and work of our congregation. This is a great way to begin learning about our faith and to have any questions answered.

Refreshments will be provided. If you cannot attend the class but have questions, feel free to e-mail Sarah at membership@uucl.org.

Firewood for the Taking

Our church grounds abound with tree trunks and branches. Most needs cutting to fireplace or stove length; some needs splitting. Some is near the dumpster at our back property edge; some is behind the classroom building; some is piled here and there. If you'd like to have more wood than you find, give me a call and I will gladly take you on a wood pile tour.

Carol Straus

The Chalice Circle Groups Are Here!

Come join a Chalice Circle. Who should join? Everyone! Long time church goers can reconnect with old friends, and newer people can get better acquainted with the church, the church people and Unitarianism. These groups, 8-10 people each, will be led by a facilitator, and will meet once a month to share thoughts and feelings on a variety of topics. The groups will run for approximately one year and you do not need to be a UUCL member to participate. There will be groups offered for individuals, couples, younger people, people with children (child care provided), and people wanting to learn UU History. A variety of dates and times are being offered to better serve your busy schedule:

· First Monday at 7:00pm – Couples

· Third Monday at 7:00pm – Couples

· First Wednesday at 7:00pm – Couples

· First Sunday at 5:00pm – Younger People

· Day and time to be decided by Group – Families w/Children (childcare provided)

· Second Sunday at 4:00pm – Individuals

· First Tuesday at 7:00pm – UU History

· Third Thursday at 1:30pm – Individuals

· Second Thursday at 7:00pm – Individuals

· Day and time to be decided by Group – The Artist’s Way, discovering & recovering your creative self. This group includes many creative experiences and journaling. Led by Stacey Stone

You may sign up by contacting Terese in the church office, office@uucl.org or 223-1448, or sign up at church on Sunday, September 5^th and 12^th.

Need a Meeting Space?

We have a lot of groups that like to meet on Sundays, and limited space. Please remember to reserve a space for your meeting ahead of time. It is not our DRE’s job to find you a meeting space on Sunday mornings.

When you use a classroom for a meeting, please return the space to the way you found it.

Thank You!

Fund Raising Committee News

Michael Johnathon Concert

Folk Singer Michael Johnathon is coming to UUCL!

Saturday, October 2

7:30 pm at UUCL

Tickets: $15

Tickets are on sale Sundays

or online at www.uucl.org

If you have any ideas for poster locations around town, let us know. We also have extra posters and fliers you can take with you to put up or hand out to your friends and co-workers. Contact the office, office@uucl.org.

UU Home Hospitality Fundraiser

World Equestrian Games – Sept. 25 thru Oct. 10

Know somebody who needs a place to stay during WEG? We might be able to help them and the church at the same time! There’s still time to help by being a host! You may offer:

· A spare furnished bedroom and a spare bathroom.

· An entire house or apartment.

· Something in between.

Home Hospitality has been advertised to UUs only, primarily in UU World Magazine. All proceeds benefit UUCL. (Guests pay the church by check, or through PayPal.) To get more information about hosting, or to download a host information form, go to http://www.uucl.org/WEGHostInfo.htm.

Want to talk to a person rather than looking at stuff online? Visit the WEG table after church.

Farmers’ Market

UUCL’s Farmers’ Market has been a big hit. Thank you to Lora Lee Clark, Nancy Fordyce and others for starting it up. Our Farmers’ Market is a great way for the UUCL community to share fresh fruits, vegetables, and healthy and tasty garden produce with one another; and it is raising needed money for church programs. If you have extra garden produce, please feel free to bring it to church any Sunday.

Kroger Cards

Congratulations to all our new Kroger Card users, as well as to everyone who continues to use their UUCL Kroger Card! Don’t have a Kroger Card? Stop by the Holley Bookstore and Kim Browning will set you up with one, and explain how this easy fundraising program works.

Rain Barrels

“End of Season” Closeout Special

There are four rain barrels remaining we would like to sell before summer officially ends. $60 each or two for $100. Contact the office, office@uucl.org or 223-1448, if you would like to purchase any of the barrels.

The UUCL Fundraising Committee meets twice per month on the first Sundays at 12:30pm, and on the third Wednesdays at 7:00pm. The purpose of the group is to gather, discuss, and help implement ideas related to church-wide fundraising. If you have any questions about the fundraising committee, would like to be a part of it, or submit ideas to it, please contact to office.

Hospitality

Coffee on Sunday Morning

I'm back! Sarah Herbener has convinced me that my new calling is as Hospitality Chair. Little did she know! I've been there, done that! But, everything that goes around, comes around, so here I am. If you like to socialize, if you drink coffee, or even if you don't drink coffee, please consider helping out JUST ONE TIME; either making the coffee before church (20 minutes), or cleaning up (30 minutes) from 12:30-1:00pm. Instructions provided. Sarah will post a sign-up sheet near the coffee and there will be sign-ups slips available in your order of service. What a deal! All the coffee you can drink and all the people you can greet. It's a great way to give of yourself and benefit so many people. Give Betsy Churchill a hand (and a break) as the current Hospitality Chair. Sign up this on Sunday. Or, contact the office and let us know your name and the date you can serve. Go in Peace, Sharon.

Please note: First Sunday Lunch sponsors will make coffee on the first Sunday.

Small Group Discussion Course:

“Saving Jesus”

This 12-week class, offered by the UUCL Christian Fellowship, begins on Sunday, September 12, from 9:30-10:50 a.m., and then meets every other week. Do you ever feel like Jesus has been kidnapped by the Christian Right or the Secular Left? Saving Jesus is a revolutionary DVD-based small group exploration of Jesus Christ for the third millennium. Featuring leading religious voices of our day, the 12-week program includes Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Matthew Fox, Amy-Jill Levine, James Forbes and a host of others (including UU Rebecca Parker) for a conversation around the relevance of Jesus Christ for today. If you are interested in this class, please contact the office, office@uucl.org. There will be a suggested donation of $10 to cover the entire series. Childcare will be available.

Holley Bookstore News

Two New Fair Trade Chocolate Bars, Kroger Card Use Increasing!

Equal Exchange has just introduced two new chocolate bars and they are delicious! The first is Organic Chocolate Caramel Crunch with sea salt. This is the bar to satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings. Crunchy caramel bits serve as the perfect complement to mouthwatering sea salt crystals. You have to taste this one to believe how good it is! The second new bar is made from cocoa beans single-sourced from a new cooperative partner in Ecuador. The bar is Organic Ecuador Dark Chocolate and makes you think freshly baked, fudgy brownies right out of the pan. I have ordered plenty of these new bars so do plan to stop by and pick one, or both, to try this month. I guarantee you will be happy that you did! I may even offer samples of these new bars one Sunday in September. J

Fundraising at local schools is already starting. I have a copy of Equal Exchange’s newest fundraising catalog at the Holley Bookstore if you would like to take a look at it. I really believe that this catalog will be a big step forward for Fair Trade fundraising, something we can all be proud to support. Please consider suggesting this socially and environmentally conscious alternative to the schools your children attend.

Since Cynthia made her Kroger card announcement in July, I have sold 25 Kroger cards. Our most recent check, which included part of the time since I sold these new cards, was in the amount of $450. That is good but I know we will do better in coming months. The really good news from this particular statement is that it showed that 15 of the newly sold cards were already being used in this time period! Thank you to those new Kroger card users! Keep using your Kroger cards and I am certain that we will begin to see monthly checks in the amount of $500 and above! If you don’t have a Kroger card yet, please stop by the Holley Bookstore! Don’t forget that you can use your Kroger gift cards to purchase gas at Kroger gas stations, prescriptions at Kroger pharmacies, and even wine at Kroger Wine and Spirits Shops.

Equal Exchange (EE) Specials for September

EE Hazelnut Crème Coffee $6.50

EE English Breakfast Tea $3.50

EE Hot Cocoa/Baking Cocoa $5.50

EE Cranberries $4.50

Please stop by the Holley Bookstore in September! I love to chat with you! Thank you! Kim

Uniview Deadline

Wednesday, September 22 at noon

The August issue covers Sept. 29 – Nov. 3

Items can be sent to office@uucl.org

Vertical Scroll: Artists and Crafters
Are you getting ready for the 9th Annual UUCL Fine Arts and Crafts Fair coming November 14?
Registration information will be available on our website by October 1st, www.uucl.org.

Large Wood Office Desk Available

5 drawers, good shape for $50 donation to UUCL. The desk is in UUCL’s Outer Office so you can see it before you decide (Note: you will need to arrange to pick it up). Contact the office, office@uucl.org , if you would like the desk.

Group/Committee News

UU Community of Frankfort: Sunday, Sept. 5, 19, & 26, 4:00pm, The Unitarian Universalist Community of Frankfort meets at the Frankfort Yoga Studio (306 West Main St., 3^rd Floor of the McClure Bldg., in Frankfort). www.frankfortuu.org.

UU Men's Night Out: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 7:00pm, at Marikka’s, on Southland Dr. We meet the 1st Tuesday of each month for an evening fellowship. All UU men and friends are welcome.

Humanist Forum: Wednesday, Sept. 8, 7:00pm in the Allen House. Sherwood Burress will start the discussion on “American Exceptionalism." (What has happened to that America in which we grew up?) Our purpose is to promote "Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit." Childcare provided.

UU Women Dining Out: Thursday, Sept. 9, 6:30pm. We will dine at Masala (Nicholasville Rd., across the street from the Bella Notte). No reservations are necessary.

Moms’ Group: Saturday, Sept. 11, 10:30am, at UUCL. Are you a mom? No matter what labels we use or what other roles we play in your lives, the bond of motherhood ties us all together. Come share in that common bond with the UUCL Moms’ Group. We will have a Visioning Meeting at the church for Sept. We will discuss the future of Moms' Group and where each member would like to see Moms' Group headed. Newcomers are ALWAYS welcome.

Candle Making Workshop: Saturday, Sept. 11, 2:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Sign up at the church or call Penny to let her know if you wish to attend the workshop. Otherwise, in the interest of conservation, she will be making the candles at her home.

UU Christian Fellowship: Sunday, Sept. 12, 12:30pm, Conference Room. Do you consider yourself both UU and Christian, or are you interested in exploring Christianity as part of your spiritual journey? Please join us for fellowship and discussion.

Interweave Potluck Lunch: Sunday, Sept. 19, after the church service. Interweave is the GLBTQ and allies social/support group in the church. We welcome all interested people to attend.

Breakfast at the Catholic Action Center: Saturday, Sept. 25, 8:30am. UUs are invited to come and help cook breakfast for the homeless. We meet at the Center, 400 E. Fifth Street, at 8:30am and are usually finished by 9:30 am.

Peacemaking Subcommittee: Sunday, Sept. 26, 12:30pm in Classroom 2. Website: http://newantiwarmovement.blogspot.com/2010/06/welcome-to-newantiwarmovement.html

Environmental Task Force: Sunday, Sept. 26, 12:30pm in the Conference Room. Practicing the Unitarian Universalist 7th Principle - "Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part."

Sitting Meditation: Sundays, 9:00am in the Allen House. Vipassana style meditation, in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh. Please be on time and remove shoes before entering.

Sunday Sangha: Sundays, 9:45am in the Allen House. A discussion group for adults; topics are presented and discussed using the lens of Buddhism in an effort to apply its principles to modern life. Although this group uses elements of Buddhism, all paths are welcome. The topics change each week, so drop-ins are also welcome.

LexCUUPS: Sundays 12:30pm, outside in the front circle (or Allen House if the weather is bad). LexCUUPS promotes the practice and understanding of Pagan and Earth centered spirituality within a UU environment. LexCUUPS provides opportunity for interfaith dialogue, and encourages the development of theological and liturgical materials based on Pagan and Earth centered spiritual perspectives. They meet on Sundays after the service for program, discussion, and business.

Sunday UU Potluck Suppers (SUUPS) are starting up this month. The goal is casual conversation, good and easy meals and a different set o dinner companions each month. Generally, the third Sunday of each month is set aside for SUUPS (September, October, November, January, February, March, and April; and a potluck for all participants in May). Guests and hosts are assigned to dinner groups at random and those groups change each month. Hosts determine how many guests they can accommodate, determine the menu, and provide the main dish. Guests will provide appetizer, salad or vegetable, side dish, and/or dessert. Sign up by Sept. 5^th to be included in September SUUPS. To sign up, or for more information, contact Susan Cohn at slcohn@yahoo.com or 219-0964.

WUKY Spring Pledge Drive

September 16-24

Do you donate money to the WUKY? If you do, consider making your donation through UUCL. We pool the WUKY pledges together to send to the station so they get their funds and UUCL receives sponsorship mentions during key times in the programming. You can make your checks out to WUKY, but checks MUST be sent to the church office to count towards our sponsorship mentions. This is a very effective way to contribute to local independent radio programming while helping to publicize our church.

The Wheel of the Year Has Made Its Journey Around Once More

4^th Annual Lexington Bluegrass Pagan Pride Festival

Saturday, September 18 at UUCL

10:00am – 6:00pm

Entry Fee: you are asked to share in the harvest by bringing a non-perishable food item to benefit the local food pantry.

All ages are welcome to attend this free event which will include vendors/merchants, workshops (such as "Ask A Witch," for those who may have questions about Paganism), Diviners, food and drink, rituals, music, an art exhibit, children’s activities, plus a petting zoo.

Come join us in celebration of the Autumn Equinox

Volunteers Needed - To help during the day to fill in where needed. Please contact Susan Kelch if you can help, 859-278-6812 (home), 859-885-3974 (work), or colorcrazy74@yahoo.com.

Lexington-Bluegrass Pagan Pride is a local chapter affiliated with the Pagan Pride Project. The Pagan Pride Project is a global organization whose mission is the advancement of knowledge and accurate information to reduce discrimination and misconceptions, and to foster acceptance among the general public. It is through this event, and others like it, that we hope to create greater understanding and positive communication with our neighbors, co-workers and friends, both Pagan and non-Pagan, here in the Bluegrass. For further information: http://lexpaganpride.org or http://paganpride.org

For Sale

Three bedroom house for sale – lovely setting in rural Washington County. For information, please call Jennifer Crossen at 859-338-0673.

UUCL Church Staff

Rev. Cynthia Cain, Minister

Rev. Kelly Flood, Minister Emerita

Stacey Stone, Dir. of Religious Exploration

Sally McCord, Music Director

Terese Pierskalla, Office Administrator

Sarah Herbener, Membership Coordinator

Nan Mills, Custodian

Office Phone: (859) 223-1448 Fax: (859) 223-9602 Church Email: office@uucl.org Web Site: www.uucl.org

Office Hours: 9:00am – 4:00pm Monday-Thursday; 9:00am – 12:00noon Friday

UUCL Board of Directors 2010-2011

Eric Grulke, President Keven Bye, Vice President

Jessi Fehrenbach, 2011 Jessie Bollinger, 2012 Ruth Baer, 2013

Kathy Cleary, 2011 Betsy Churchill, 2012 Shirley Burress, 2013

Ann Coker, 2011 Don Pickett, 2012 Eric Morrow, 2013

Committee on Ministry

Margot Van Eck Dick Loeffler Jennifer Crossen

Judy McDonald Isaac Joyner Debra Schweitzer