August - Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation

ALUUC Focus
ALUUC is a Welcoming Congregation
We are a congregation which celebrates the lives, the relationships, and the contributions of its lesbian,
gay, bisexual, and transgender members and friends. We affirm and promote their full participation in the
leadership, ministry, responsibilities, and blessings of our congregation’s life and in the community.
August 2015
Special points of
interest:
From Your ALUUC Board President:
Game Night!
1st Annual Faith &
Equality Summit
What is a Kitchen
Coordinator?
Movie Night
Inside this issue:
From the President 1
From the DRE
2
Upcoming Events,
News, & Updates
214
Sermons
3
Fellowship News
4
Liturgical Arts
Workshop
4
In Memoriam
5
Conversations on
Race BBQ
5
UIS Expo
5
New Members
6
Eco Camp 2015
8
Solar Report
10
Call for UUs in
Ferguson, MO
11
Social Action &
UUSC Updates
12
Groups at ALUUC 13
Calendar
14
Hello, Everyone. I'm writing this newsletter article on the
fringe of the chaos of Eco-Camp. The children's voices coming from
the commons and classrooms reminds me of the buzzing bees they
learned about today in the sanctuary. It is amazing to hear the building bustling with youthful activity.
Earlier today, Arvin the Beekeeper brought us a sampling of living
bees along with a wonderful slide show that included videos of him capturing and moving hives around the region. Our own UU Bee Keeper, Stu Jacobson, brought bees to Eco
Camp in past years. My mom, Dottie, recently took Stu's beekeeping class. He and his
fellow instructors helped get her set up so now our family gets to experience bees hands
on. I'm thankful to have Stu and his passion for bees in our congregation. Bees are a fascinating way to learn about the interconnections of all living things.
What do the bees teach the children? It is an up close look at the complexity of life. It
is a shining example of mass cooperation for the survival of the group. The bees sacrifice
themselves for the hive without fail. They each do their assigned task with the result being a healthy family and walls full of sweet golden honey. Of course, humans are not
bees. There have been many dystopian science fiction stories exploring authoritarian realities that compartmentalize people into a hive mentality where they do their job without
knowing or understanding the end result of their labor. These tightly controlled imaginary societies typically do not resemble UU congregations.
The brilliant minds drawn to the UU religion strive for knowledge and understanding
above all. Yet I observe that our strengths are our weaknesses. Our determination to understand is often detrimental to getting things done. Our amazing ability to find flaws and
think critically works splendidly when directed at social injustice, but those skills can
slash our own group dynamics to pieces. How can we organize and coordinate into a
powerful force for good if we can't agree on what to do? How will we truly bring change
to the world if our drive for perfection keeps us in planning committees until we are blue
in the face? We must find the balance. To do so may be our greatest challenge.
It is my hope that we can embrace the optimism of youth, yet temper it with the experience of reality. While young, we do not yet know all the ways we can fail, yet the
experience of many failures over a lifetime leaves us jaded and unwilling to even try.
Our congregation has been building potential for decades thanks to many diligent bees
working year after year no matter which way the wind blows. With one mortgage paid
and another set to be paid in 2018, we have some decisions to make about the near and
distant future. I believe we are ready to release our potential and take action to improve
the health of our hive. We can do this without forsaking our strong desire to understand.
We can do it with youthful exuberance and the wisdom of experience. The wheels are in
motion. A long term planning committee is being formed intent on categorizing our priContinued on page 2
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From Your ALUUC Board President (Continued from page 1)
orities into a definitive plan of action. The congregation will be called on to determine which forks in
the road to follow so we can move full speed ahead on this amazing journey into the future. If we work
as a team, we can surely fill our souls with sweet golden honey.
Sincerely, Phillip Anderson
From Your Director of Religious Education
Marla Johnson
The Religious Education 2015/2016 year is scheduled to begin with classes
resuming August 23, 2015. There is a need for volunteer teachers.
The RE Committee and I make every effort to recruit enough teachers each
year to allow for a rotation in each classroom. This means that a volunteer need only
dedicate one Sunday a month to teach. There are openings in the Pre-K/K, 3rd/4th, and 5th/6th classrooms. Please, contact our DRE, Marla Johnson at dre@aluuc.org if interested.
Thank you!
Marla Johnson, DRE, dre@aluuc.org
Kids Club/District 12
Kids Club/District 12 will not meet in August. Kids Club/District 12 will resume meeting the first
Friday of each month in September!
Rev. Martin Woulfe’s Office Hours:
Beginning in September, Rev. Woulfe will resume regular office hours at ALUUC.
Monday: Off
Tuesday: Thurs, Friday: 10am – 3 pm
Wednesday: 10 am – 2:00 pm
Saturday: Sermon Preparation Day
Evening appointments are available upon request.
Martin’s article will resume in September
If you have completed your service as a Committee Chair or board member
and still have a set of keys to the building, please return them to Cheryl in the
Office. Thank you!
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Sunday Morning Services
10:30 am
August 2, 2015
"Mysteries of the Web" - Report on Eco Camp
Eco Camp Staff and Campers
Staff from Eco Camp will report on the week's activities with participating students receiving certificates.
This will be a “Change for Change Sunday”
August 9, 2015
Walking in Her Shoes
Mary Keldermans
Mary Keldermans will discuss her inspiration and teachers that took her on the path to becoming a
woman Catholic priest.
August 16, 2015
Islam: Perception and Reality
Dr. Ali Nizamuddin, Associate Professor of Political Science at UIS
Dr. Nizamuddin will be speaking on the misperceptions people have about Islam and the negative imagery that is promulgated in the media. He will cover the universal values Islam shares with Christianity and other faith traditions. In addition, Dr. Nizamuddin will cover the context in which some acts of
terrorism are taking place in the name of Islam.
August 23, 2015
Joy & Meaning in a World Without God
Michael Plog and Mike Haynes
Two of our most interesting and entertaining presenters, Michael Plog and Mike Haynes, offer their insights on atheism as an honest, ethical and spiritual life path.
August 30, 2015
The Many Meanings of “God”
Rev. Martin Woulfe
What’s in a word? In this service, Rev. Woulfe will share some of his personal narrative about how the
word “God” has taken on different meanings throughout his life and career.
This service will include a New Member Recognition Ceremony.
September 6, 2015
Theologies of Forgiveness
Rev. Martin Woulfe
In the wake of various human tragedies, religion is one of the important resources upon which people
rely to make sense of the suffering and to wrestle with forgiveness. What do different traditions teach
about forgiveness? Is there a UU theology of forgiveness?
This will be a “Change for Change Sunday”
Reminder: The Water & Stone Communion will be held on Sunday, September 13. If you haven’t
done so already, please gather a stone or some water, to share, at out annual ingathering service.
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Greetings from ALUUC Fellowship! There's a lot of great community events throughout the summer;
here's a few you'll be likely to see some other UUs attending.

August 1-2, 12:00PM-12:00AM, Prairie Capital Convention Center. Gus Macker Basketball Tournament. See some great 3-on-3 team action! All ages and skill levels. For more information:
www.macker.com/local/springfield-il/.
Volunteers are needed! Contact Martin Woulfe at minister@aluuc.org to volunteer.

August 2, 2:00-3:00PM, Vachel Lindsey Home. Poets in the Parlor: Teen Writing Camp Showcase!
Hear local teen writers (including Angela Solon) read their works. Small reception afterwards. Free.

August 7, 5:30-7:30PM, Robbie's. Uptown Friday Night: Sam Crain Trio (jazz). Sponsored by the
Springfield Area Arts Council, Uptown Friday Nights are a great place to unwind from the week and
hear some good music. Family-friendly (if the kids like music!), great food, and while there's no
cover, there is a 50/50 drawing available that helps support the SAAC and this program in particular.
Free.

August 7-8, hours/cost/lineup TBA, 7th & Washington. Downhome Music, Beer, & Art Fest. Local
bands with a wide variety of music, over 100 craft beers, local food vendors, and a children's activity
area. If you're in for the long haul, it is wise to bring lawn chairs. For more information:
www.downhomemusicfest.com.
August 14, 6:00-10:00PM, Game Night at ALUUC. Weather permitting, we'll grill outside, have a bonfire, and play outdoor games. If
raining, we'll stick to board games inside. In any case, come on out and
enjoy a relaxing evening!


August 19, 6:00-8:00PM, Robbie's, Springfield Poets & Writers Open Mic. No cover, but bring
money for food and drink. They have a great wine list, serve a good cup of coffee, and the pie is outstanding.

August 21, dusk, Rotary Park. Movie in the Park: Guardians of the Galaxy. Bring lawn chairs or a
blanket. Free.
Save the Date:
October 3 — Liturgical Arts Workshop for 3rd-8th graders!
The Liturgical Arts Festival of Springfield Board Directors will be hosting a liturgical arts workshop
for 3rd-8th grade students on Saturday, October 3, at Union Baptist Church. The Liturgical Arts'
Board seeks to offer the community opportunities for education, inspiration, and appreciation of the
many forms of spiritual expression found in the liturgical arts. We are a non-profit, interfaith organization, founded in 1995 by clergy, artists and community volunteers interested in expression of spirituality in the arts.
Please contact Rev. Martin Woulfe at minister@aluuc.org if you have any questions about this event.
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In Memoriam
Long time member Wes Duiker passed away on July 23 at his home. Wes
had been a member of ALUUC since 1975 and was cherished and respected
by all who knew him. A funeral service and burial service were conducted on
July 28. A Celebration of his Life will be held at ALUUC on Saturday, August 1, beginning at 1 pm. A reception will follow.
Nancy Standen's daughter, Heidi Heilkema, passed away unexpectedly on
July 18. Heidi was 60. A Celebration of Life in her honor was held at
ALUUC on July 25.
Beverly Holmes's brother, Gilbert Lewis Holmes, passed away on June 24.
Penny Wollan-Kriel’s brother Laurin Arthur Wollan, Jr. 78, died Saturday,
July 4, 2015 in Richmond, VA. A memorial service was held at River Road
Church, Baptist in Richmond. A family service of interment will take place
in Springfield, IL, at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to
the Virginia Opera, the Richmond Symphony, or Sweet Briar College.
Wes Duiker
Choir News!
Choir will begin on August 30 at 9:20 am and continue each Sunday through December,
then again begins from February through May. We generally perform for two Sunday
services each month with additional Thanksgiving and Christmas Eve services. All vocal
ranges are needed and the ability to read music is a plus. Come join us in this fun, healing ministry!
Need more information? Please contact Kathy Schultz or Bonnie Ettinger at choir@aluuc.org and
music@aluuc.org, respectively.
Conversations on Race BBQ
If you have been involved with C-O-R during the past year, please join us for a special BBQ at the home of Rev. Woulfe on Saturday, August 8, beginning at 4 pm.
Join members of ALUUC and Calvary Missionary Baptist Church for an afternoon
of fun, fellowship and good food!
New to UU
This session is designed for people who are either new to UUism or ALUUC. All are welcome. Come
and join us and get acquainted with Rev. Woulfe and Susan Solon, our Membership Coordinator, and
each other. Bring your questions! Snacks are included, and babysitting can be arranged when requested. Our August session will be held on Monday, August 10 at 7 pm, in the Channing Room
at the ALUUC. Contact Susan Solon at welcome@aluuc.org if you have any questions.
ALUUC at UIS Involvement Expo
Come represent Area UUs at UIS on Wednesday August 26! The ALUUC will have a booth at this
event, meeting and greeting staff, faculty and incoming students. This is a great opportunity to practice
your “elevator speech” and share what UUism is and what it means to you. We will set up the booth
from 3-4 pm & the actual event will be from 4-6 pm. If interested, please contact Martin Woulfe or
Susan Solon.
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What is a Kitchen Coordinator?
The Kitchen Coordinator system now begins its fourth season. The last three seasons have been very successful. Snacks, desserts and other assorted goodies have
been provided on a constant basis. The variety of food on Sundays for the coffee
hour and the potlucks rival any eating establishment in Springfield. The success is
due to the participation of our congregation, especially the Kitchen Coordinators.
What do they do? Basically, a Kitchen Coordinator coordinates the kitchen on
specific Sundays. They are responsible for making sure there are coffee, food and
drinks. They ensure that everything is set up and everything is cleaned up afterwards.
The key word here is coordinate. They still need help from the
people at the service to actually perform the tasks. It is not their
job to do all the work. So, if you attend the coffee hours please
pitch in. It may be something as simple as drying a dish or two,
vacuuming the rug and/or providing a snack or dessert.
Now, if you are really adventurous you may consider being a
kitchen coordinator. On a regular Sunday it takes about 3 hours of
your time. A potluck Sunday would be about 4 hours. Currently
we have about eight people signed up but we can use more volunteers. Even if it is for only one or two
Sundays it would help. Also if you are a member of a committee or a group, consider taking on a Sunday. It would be a good way of promoting your committee or group. Have an informal committee
meeting in the kitchen. In the past the Pagan Group and Senior Youth group have stepped up.
We would like to thank everyone who has volunteered to be a Kitchen Coordinator this year and for
the last few years.
If you or your group/committee is interested in being a kitchen coordinator for a Sunday, please contact Phil Anderson or Martin Woulfe at president@aluuc.org or minister@aluuc.org, respectively.
Thank you!
Welcome New Members!
The following members have signed the membership book:
Jim Curran joined on July 13, 2015
Joe Clark joined on July 13, 2015
New Member Ceremony
A new member ceremony will be held during the regular service on August 30. Please join us as
we welcome those seven women & men who have joined ALUUC since June: Gwyn Barron , Joe
Clark, Jim Curran, Jordan Humphrey, Heather O’Brien, Elaine Orr, and Adam van Hecke.
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1st Annual Faith and Equality Summit — at the ALUUC
Please join us for our first annual Faith and Equality Summit on Friday, August 28 from 2 to 5 pm.
This year, the event will be hosted in Springfield, at the Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist
Congregation (745 Woodside Rd, Springfield, IL 62711). This event will be an afternoon summit for
clergy persons and faith leaders to discuss the intersections of faith and LGBT equality in Illinois
and nationally. We will deliberate on the unique
challenges in an array of faith traditions, resources for building an open and affirming community, and suggestions for staying connected to
the LGBT equality movement. We hope you can
join us!
Registration is no cost, but we ask that you
RSVP by Wednesday, August 26.
Register here: tinyurl.com/faith-equality-summit
Contact Patty Dillon at pdillon@eqil.org with
questions.
ALUUC hosts our local PFLAG chapter (Parents & Friends of Lesbians & Gays)
on the Third Monday of every month. The next meeting will be held at ALUUC on
Monday, August 17 at 7:00 pm. This is a safe and confidential gathering of LGBTQ
(Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, & Queer) people, their families, friends and allies
to meet and share. This PFLAG group is open to all and welcomes your energy!
** Stop by the Equality IL table at the Illinois State
Fair on August 20 — PFLAG volunteers will be staffing
the table throughout the day! **
● Visit our FaceBook page at:
www.facebook.com/PFLAGSpringfieldIL.
● To contact the group by email, use:
pflag-springfieldil_1@juno.com.
Buy a PFLAG t-shirt! Show your support for Marriage
Equality in Illinois. Shirts are only $15 and all proceeds
support PFLAG-Springfield; see Rev. Woulfe.
 Labyrinth Walks will begin again in September.
 The Greater Springfield Interfaith Association is on their
summer break, and will resume in the Fall.
 Chalice Circle: The Sustainable Soul is on hiatus.
 Look in the announcements for news about Sassy Sisters
and Debonair Dudes meetings.
Flowers for August
August 2 — Penny Wollan-Kriel
August 9 — Sandra Creasey
August 16 — Kitty Wrigley
August 23 —
August 30 —
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At EcoCamp 2015: Mysteries of the Web, each day had a theme, starting with Spirit on Monday, then
Air, Fire, Earth and Water. Children at the camp learned to be good stewards of the Earth. Workshop
presenters included members and friends of the congregation; City, Water, Light, and Power staff; an
employee from Discover This; and staff from the Scoville Zoo in Decatur. Thank you volunteers and
donors. A more detailed report will be in the September newsletter.
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ALUUC June/July 2015 Solar Report, by Bob Croteau
This report covers both June and July as the Croteaus vacationed in June in central Wisconsin at the
Midwest Renewable Energy Fair, enjoying the latest in energy and sustainable living workshops.
ALUUC’s Solar Array has been performing well these last two months, even though production was
down 11% from “estimated”, which is shown as the straight grey line across the graph. The reason for
this lower than estimated production, is all the rain we have been having. But on the other hand, as a
result of all the rain, we also experienced lower air conditioning costs.
We passed our
2.0 Megawatt
hour
lifetime
mark
(2,000
kilowatt-hours)
so we have offset close to
$300 of electricity so far,
pacing us far
ahead of all the
other churches
in the Springfield area who
have none.
Save the Illinois
State Museum!
Local UUs protest at the
“Rally to Save the Illinois
State Museum” on July 21st
in front of Capitol Building in
Springfield.
State Museums have been
threatened with closure by
Gov. Bruce Rauner.
Go to savetheillinoisstatemuseum.wordpress.com and/or like their page on facebook.
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A Call for UU presence in St. Louis for the 1 year anniversary of Michael Brown's murder.
The extrajudicial killing of Michael Brown on August 9, 2014 sparked a cry from Ferguson, Missouri that has not relented. Protests have continued daily across the greater St. Louis metro region
ever since August 10.
As we approach the 1 year anniversary of Mike Brown's death, Unitarian Universalist leadership in
St. Louis joins the local Action Council, Don’t Shoot Coalition and Movement community in a call
for people of faith and conscience to join us here for the weekend of August 7-10, 2015. We are
calling for UUs to Show Up for Ferguson.
The weekend will kick off Friday evening with a UU rally at one of the local congregations. This
rally will include orientation for the weekend's events and all who plan to participate must attend.
Saturday we will join the “I Am Mike Brown” march, dressed in white t-shirts, khakis and baseball
caps. The local organizers are calling for all who attend to dress as Mike Brown was dressed when
he was killed, we will humbly comply. Sunday will be a day for worship and additional opportunities to support the local Movement community (yellow Standing on the Side of Love shirts would be
appropriate for these events). Monday is direct action day. There will be specific requests about how
we show up for this from our community partners, so please be sure to stay tuned for these instructions.
If you are interested in Showing Up for Ferguson in August, please register by going to the following webpage: www.midamericauua.org/events/showingup. Once you register, make your housing
and travel plans. Note that there will be VERY LIMITED home hospitality available.
We will be releasing information through Standing on the Side of Love, the Mid America Region,
UUMA Connect and the St. Louis Standing on the Side of Love Facebook page
www.facebook.com/stlstandingonthesideoflove
Not able to come to St. Louis for this weekend? Consider attending a solidarity event in your area. If
there aren’t any currently planned, perhaps you and your UU congregation might consider planning
one. Events nation-wide can be found at fergusonresponse.tumblr.com, and if you plan a new event,
please post it there so others can join you and the world will know of your solidarity.
If you have questions about the weekend Rev. Julie Taylor is the local contact and can be reached at
WokeUUp@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you in St. Louis in August.
In service,
Rev. Julie Taylor on behalf of the local UU congregations
August Quote
“I have an almost complete disregard of precedent, and a faith in the possibility of
something better. It irritates me to be told how things have always been done. I defy
the tyranny of precedent. I go for anything new that might improve the past.”
—Clara Barton, Founder, American Red Cross
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Change for Change
Thanks to the generosity of ALUUC members and friends, $ 305.02 was collected for EcoCamp 2015.
For the Sunday, August 2 Change for Change, we will be collecting funds to support the Compass
After-School Program. Compass is a free after-school program for homeless and low-income students
of Springfield School District 186. The after-school program includes homework help/tutoring, life
skills/enrichment, and a full balanced dinner.
Compass is currently serving eight schools. Each school is paired with one or more community partners.
Community partners provide the program location, volunteers, dinner, and supplies. Adult volunteers
serve as mentors to the children.
Compass works on educating the children as whole persons, and recognizes that social, emotional, and
life skills contribute to overall well-being and academic success. Compass aims to help all participants
perform at or above grade level in school.
Social Action Committee Meeting — August 23
The next meeting will be August 23, 12 noon, in the RE Commons area. New members are welcome.
Agenda will be assessing our on the three goals of activities undoing racism, addressing homelessness
and poverty and promoting youth leadership.
Movie Night
Beyond the Lights
August 16, 5 pm
ALUUC
“The pressures of fame
have superstar singer
Noni (Gugu MbathaRaw) on the edge. Noni
tries to kill herself, but
Kaz (Nate Parker), the police officer assigned
to be her bodyguard, thwarts her suicide attempt. Their instant connection and romance
helps her find the courage to develop her own
voice and break free to become the artist she
was meant to be.” Also starring Minnie
Driver and Danny Glover.
Rated PG-13
116 minutes
Popcorn and refreshments will be provided,
and you are welcome to bring snacks.
The movie for September will be Woman in
Gold, with Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds
GOT SCRIP?
Scrip is a fundraising program that
allows participants to buy gift cards
for hundreds of retailers while benefitting our congregation at no added
cost to you. No buying gift wrap or food you don't
want; these cards are for retailers, restaurants and
gas stations you visit frequently.
Our next order deadline is August 16. You can
learn more about scrip and how to sign up by going
to www.aluuc.org, or by contacting Kerri Skrudland at scrip@aluuc.org.
Go to www.shopwithscrip.com and sign up for an
account, using the enrollment for the ALUUC, provided by Kerri.
Get Scrip as a Card or Print it!
You can buy scrip as a Physcial Gift Card, which
is Reloadable in many cases, or you can also buy
scrip as a ScripNow
eCard, which can be
printed from your
computer and used
immediately.
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BOOK GROUP
The Book Group
meets on the fourth
Tuesday of each
month. Join us on
Tuesday, Aug. 25 at 7:30 pm at
Barbara Moore's home. We will
be discussing When the Light
Goes by Larry McMurtry.
An overview of the book by
Barnes and Noble says “In this
masterful and often surprising
sequel to the acclaimed Duane's
Depressed, the Pulitzer Prizeand Oscar-winning author of
Lonesome Dove has written a
haunting, elegiac, and occasionally erotic novel about one of his
most beloved characters. Duane
Moore first made his appearance
in The Last Picture Show and,
like his author, he has aged but
not lost his vigor or his taste for
life.” Future Books we will read
include The Goldfinch by Donna
Tart.
Everyone is welcome. If you
have any questions call Barbara
Moore.
DREAM GROUP
This is an opportunity
for folks to discuss
their dreams in a relaxed, friendly, informal setting.
During Spring and Summer, the
Dream Group is in recess, with
informal gatherings and online
dream work. For more information contact Phil Gregg by phone
or by email.
HUMANIST GROUP
The Humanist Group emphasizes core values such
as dignity of the individual,
GROUPS at ALUUC
equality, and social justice. We
discuss a variety of topics including morality/ethical values, humanism as way of life, separation
of church and state, science/
evolution/neuroscience, behavioral economics and bi-partisan
politics. Programs have usually
focused on book reviews or media presentations followed by
group discussion; but other formats can be considered.
On Monday, Aug. 24 at 7:00
pm, Carol Floyd will review One
Nation Under God: How Corporate America Invented Christian
America by Kevin Kruse. Kruse
makes the argument that the belief that America was founded as
a Christian nation began in the
1930s, when corporate interests
enlisted the help of religious activists in the fight against FDR's
New Deal. For an NPR interview, go here; a review in The
Nation, go here; the NYT review, go here; an article by the
author on why he wrote the
book, go here; and an author lecture on YouTube, go here.
If you have questions about
this group, email Susan Solon
and/or Vi Lanum at
humanistgroup@hotmail.com.
NEWS GROUP
The News Group
meets on the first
Thursday of each
month. Join us on Aug. 6 at 7:00
pm at Frank and Linda Kopecky's home where we will
have our usual discussion of current events. The first Republican
Presidential candidates' forum is
being broadcast on Fox News
from Cleveland, Ohio at about
the same time. Those attending
the News Group meeting who
wish to watch the forum on TV
will be able to watch the program
at the Kopecky's. Those who
wish to engage in the News Discussion will be able to do so at
the same time, but in another
area of the house.
Everyone is welcome. If
you have any question call Frank
or Linda.
PAGAN GROUP
The Pagan Group
will have a planning
meeting on Sunday,
Aug. 9, at 12:30pm
in the Fuller room. We will discuss Mabon and other plans. All
are welcome to attend. Please
come and bring your ideas to the
table!
Join the Pagan Group on Sat.
Aug. 1 for Lammas and the First
Harvest. We will celebrate the
first harvest and Pagan Thanksgiving with drumming, chanting,
ritual, a special meditation with
flash paper, the story of Lugh,
bread-breaking, and a bonfire
(weather permitting). Please be
sure to bring flowers, herbs, veggies, or anything harvested from
your gardens/yards to share in
the ritual. Also bring a favored
item to decorate the altar, and
something to share for the potluck! Set up begins at 5pm,
ritual begins at 6pm!
For more information, please
contact Tracy Zieber Minks on
Facebook, by phone, or by email
aluucpagans@gmail.com, or
contact Tracy on facebook. Hope
to see you all there!
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August 2015
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
9:30 am
Zen Meditation
*12 pm Gus
Macker Basketball Tournament
5 pm Pagan
Group: Lammas
2
Change for
Change
3
4
5
7 9:30 am
Uptown Friday
*7 pm News Night: Sam
Group Crain Trio
7 pm *TBA DownMeditation home Music,
Group Beer, & Art Fest
*2 pm Vachel
Lindsey Home:
Poets in the
Parlor: Teen
Showcase
8
Zen Meditation
*4 pm
Conversations on
Race BBQ
*"Show Up for
Ferguson" —
St. Louis, MO
9
12:30 Pagan
Group Planning
Meeting
10
11
7 pm New to
UU Class
7 pm Board
Meeting
17
18
16
Scrip Deadline
7 pm PFLAG
5 pm Movie Meeting
Night: Beyond
the Lights
Children’s 23
Religious
Education
7 pm
Classes Resume Humanist
Group
12 pm SAC
Meeting
30
9:20 am
Choir Rehearsal
New Member
Ceremony
6 *5:30 pm
24
25
*7:30 pm
Book Group
31
12
13
6 pm Game
Night
7 pm
Meditation
Group
19 *EQIL @
14
9:30 am
Zen Meditation
20
21
the State Fair
*6 pm Robbie's, w/ PFLAG
Springfield
7 pm
Poets & Writers
Meditation
Open Mic
Group
*Dusk —
Movie at Rotary
Park:
Guardians of
the Galaxy
26
*3 pm UIS 7 pm
Involvement Meditation
Expo Group
27
15
22
9:30 am
Zen Meditation
*2 pm
Board Retreat
28
29
2 pm
1st Annual Faith
& Equality
Summit
9:30 am
Zen Meditation
* indicates event takes place off-site.
Check online at http://www.aluuc.org/events
for the most up-to-date calendar.
Contact Information
Clergy:
Minister
Minister Emeritus
Rev. Martin Woulfe
Rev. Berkley Moore
minister@aluuc.org
ministeremeritus@aluuc.org
Staff:
Office Manager
Accountant
RE Director
Membership Coordinator
Music
Pianist
ALUUC
Cheryl Wycoff
Nancy Kraus
Marla Johnson
Susan Solon
Kathy Schultz
Bonnie Ettinger
office@aluuc.org
accountant@aluuc.org
DRE@aluuc.org
welcome@aluuc.org
choir@aluuc.org
music@aluuc.org
Philip Anderson
Frank Kopecky
Tina Bennett
Marissa DeWeese
Melissa Bernhardt
Kent Childs
Debby Leahy
Linda Quigley
Ricky Stead
Kim Villanueva
president@aluuc.org
vicepresident@aluuc.org
treasurer@aluuc.org
secretary@aluuc.org
Delinda Chapman
Debby Hagan
Roger Powers
com@aluuc.org
nominating@aluuc.org
endowment@aluuc.org
Kurt DeWeese & Marissa DeWeese
Cheryl Wycoff & Marissa DeWeese
Carol Kneedler
Gwen Childs & Kurt DeWeese
Gwen Childs
Vi Lanum
TBA
Kurt DeWeese
Meg Evans & Art Darken
Susan Solon
Delinda Chapman
Diana DeWeese
Deborah Cavanaugh-Grant &
Dianne Roberts
Nancy Derrig
email@aluuc.org
newsletter@aluuc.org
webmaster@aluuc.org
facilities@aluuc.org
aesthetics@aluuc.org
flower@aluuc.org
fellowship@aluuc.org
finance@aluuc.org
greensanctary@aluuc.org
welcome@aluuc.org
pastoralcare@aluuc.org
program.com@aluuc.org
RE@aluuc.org
Committees of the Board
Electronics & Communication
- Newsletter
- Webmaster
Facilities
- Aesthetics
- Flower
Fellowship
Finance
Green Sanctuary
Welcoming & Publicity
Pastoral Care
Program
Religious Education (RE)
Social Action
Springfield, IL
(217)
585-9550
Committees of the
Congregation
Committee on Ministry
Nominating Committee
Endowment Trust
Road
62711
Board of Directors:
President
Vice President
Treasurer
Secretary
Board Members
745 Woodside
SAC@aluuc.org
The Abraham Lincoln Unitarian Universalist Congregation
of Springfield, IL is a religious community of individuals
coming together for spiritual growth and fellowship. Whether
you're looking for a church to call home or just curious about
Unitarian Universalism, we invite you to get to know our
congregation and the people who make it so special.
Visit us on the web at www.aluuc.org
ALUUC - Since 1953 Celebrating over 60 years of liberal religion in the Springfield area.
Abraham Lincoln
Unitarian Universalist Congregation
745 Woodside Road
Springfield, Illinois 62711
217-585-9550