February 2015 - Morristown Unitarian Fellowship

February 2015
Volume 60, No. 2
From our minister...
Our 2014-2015 annual theme is “Join the Journey,”
and February’s connected topic is “Roadblocks.”
We will explore diverse aspects of this topic together
in our first Sunday Service, in Children’s Chapel, in
the Midweek Renewal Service on February 11th, and
in other places. As we look toward readying
ourselves for renovations and the expansion of our
property, it is a good time to reflect on the
roadblocks that may prevent others from feeling at
home in our sanctuary and in our community.
was moved immediately so he could come in. However, the
flowerpot sent a message that we weren’t expecting people
like him that day. It made me wonder how often we send that
message to others and thoughtlessly make them feel
unwelcome.
We value many types of families. We hope for a
congregation with people who are single and people who are
coupled, with people who come with one, two, three or four
generations, with people who love people of the same gender
and with people who love another gender. We have all these
kinds of people and families. But, that doesn’t absolve us of
Have you ever thought about what it would be like to the work to notice, name and change norms and customs that
visit our congregation from someone else’s
function to exclude. I remember attending a non-MUF
perspective? It could be someone younger or older,
sponsored workshop in our building where a presenter kept
or someone of a different gender, sexual orientation, referring to traditional gender roles around parenting and
or racial and cultural background. It could be
used language that assumed everyone had two parents – mom
someone less physically able or with significant
and dad. I spoke up and sent a clear, respectful message that
developmental delays. It could be someone coming
we didn’t share her assumptions about what mommies and
from a more conservative religious point of view, or daddies do or that every family looks the same. Following
someone who has never set foot in a house of
the workshop, a lesbian couple came up to me and inquired to
worship. There are so many ways we human beings know more about Unitarian Universalism.
are diverse in body, mind and spirit.
There is a lot we can do to address positive change in our
What would it look like for us to deepen our practice culture and facility long before major renovations are
of celebrating the diversity that we as Unitarian
underway. That is if each of us is willing to open our hearts
Universalists are called to celebrate? Let me reflect
to learn, to make mistakes, to
on a couple of examples.
forgive, and to covenant to do better
the next time.
We care about accessibility. While we have had
visitors and members in wheelchairs, we
occasionally fail to see obstacles in their path. I
In fellowship,
remember one Sunday, when a gentleman in a
wheelchair was visiting, and a well-meaning
individual had placed a very large and beautiful pot
of flowers in front of the ramp by our front door. It
Rev. Alison Miller
In this issue...
Mission, Contact Info
Board Corner, UU Choral Festival
DRE
Adult Learning
Adult Learning
Seeds of Peace, UULMNJ
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Deeds Well Done, Partner Church, Book Group
GEM, Game Night, Renewal Svc.
Soup Kitchen, Blk. Maria, Amazon, Concert
Calendar
Sunday Services
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21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown NJ 07960
Mission and Covenant Statement
We, the members of the Morristown Unitarian
Fellowship, mindful of the rich diversity and essential
oneness of human experience, covenant to weave the
fabric of community from the strands of our separate
lives. This is our pledge:
 To create for ourselves and our children a
spiritual home which will nurture, challenge and
offer us renewal
 To seek what is true even as we celebrate the
mystery of existence
 To reach out to all who share our liberal
religious values and participate in the broader
Unitarian Universalist movement
 To work for social justice and the well-being of
our planet Earth
Staff Leadership
Minister
Rev. Alison B. Miller
amiller@muuf.org
Director of Religious Education
Tim Atkins
dre@muuf.org
Congregational Administrator
Mandi Huizenga
admin@muuf.org
Music Director:
Dr. Jim Blanton
jim@muuf.org
Finance Coordinator
Katy Julich
accounting@muuf.org
Religious Education Assistant
Anne-Marie Heinrich
re@muug.org
Custodians
Eduardo Guzman, Sergio Lopez-Rojas
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday 8 am - 1 pm
Tel: (973) 540-1177 Fax: (973) 539-8218
Web: www.muuf.org
Check us out on Facebook!
www.facebook.com/morristownunitarian
We want to know what
environmental issues concern you
How can GEM support you in your green practices –
providing education, inspiration and encouragement?
Stop by our table in the great hall on February 8th to
help us to rank the environmental issue that speaks to
you the most. Should we, as a community . . .
. . . work on energy conservation – at the Fellowship
and in our homes;
. . . conserve water and protect clean water resources, at
the Fellowship and in our homes;
. . . help the planet through our food choices, eating
locally and organically;
. . . improve our re-use/recycling practices at the
Fellowship and in our homes;
. . . promote reusable beverage containers instead of
plastic water bottles, at the Fellowship and in our
homes;
. . . work toward getting NJ to limit the use of throwaway plastic bags.
Our Fifth Annual
Student Art Show will be
held on Sunday, February 15. All
members and friends under the age of
18 are encouraged to submit art to be
exhibited in the Terrace Room
between the first and second service. 2D, 3D, poetry,
music – however you express yourself artistically. All
artwork should be left in the RE Library. Plan on
attending the show between the 9 and 11am services on
February 15 and show your support for our young
Fellowship artists!
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It is with anticipation and sense of responsibility that I joined the
Fellowship Board in January. It is hard to imagine that after 35 years as a
Fellowship member and a husband, George, who has always been very
active, that I have never before taken on a leadership role. It’s not that I
haven’t been interested, but my work as a family therapist requires
evening appointments, which prevented me from participating in board
and committee meetings. However, now that I have just retired, I will
have more time.
My role as a trustee-at-large will be as liaison between the Membership Committee and the
Board. I see the Membership Committee as playing a critical role in the life of our Fellowship. If
growth and retention are our goals, and they are certainly mine, then a well-functioning
Membership Committee is essential.
Most people who come to the Fellowship are seekers, looking for a new religious home for
themselves and their children. There are others who have been active in other Unitarian
Universalist congregations and are seeking a new religious community and still others who are
new to the area. They have been attracted to the Fellowship through word of mouth, other
activities that occur at Gateways, newspaper articles, our website (www.muuf.org), etc.
Alison’s role in membership retention has been vital, but she can’t do it alone. It requires a team
effort. The key functions of the Membership Committee are staffing the Welcome Table on
Sunday mornings, organizing newcomer luncheons, working with Alison to support her
introduction to Unitarian Universalist course and encouraging newcomers to become members,
plus all of the support functions that go unnoticed.
We, the congregation, are an extremely important element in the process of continuing to achieve
growth and retain newcomers who walk through our doors. We need to welcome them, engage
them during coffee hour and integrate them into our Fellowship community. There is so much
undiscovered talent and resources out there that the Fellowship can benefit from.. Let’s not let it
go unnoticed.
I look forward to serving these next 2 ½ years.
In fellowship,
Beverly Hays
New Jersey Unitarian Universalist Choral Festival
Sunday, March 8 at 3 pm
Hosted by Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
The Fellowship’s Adult Choir, Morris Consort, youth soloists and instrumentalists will perform along with
several other UU choirs from the area, each group performing separately, and combining to open and close the
program. A suggested contribution will support the work of the UU Legislative Ministry of NJ. This is an
exciting opportunity for our congregation, plus a chance to hear beautiful and varied music by many different
choirs. A reception will follow to welcome our many UU friends from other congregations. Please plan to
attend and bring LOTS of friends! For more info. contact Dr. Jim: music@muug.org .
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Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
From the Desk of the Director of Religious Education
When I think of this month’s theme, roadblocks, I think of how there are two different kinds of roadblocks on our journey – the roadblocks others put down on the
road in front of us, and the roadblocks that we create for ourselves. I want to focus
on the roadblocks that we create for ourselves; when we put a roadblock down on
our own path, whether consciously or subconsciously, we either stop right in our
tracks or take an alternate, easier path. Two roadblocks I’ve battled against over and over again are fear
and inertia.
Fear is one of the most common roadblocks we set up for ourselves. Sometimes we are acutely aware of
the fear – fear of changing careers, fear of changing family structures, fear of doing the right thing.
However, sometimes we have no idea that we’re being blocked by our own fear. For example, I lived a
comfortable life down in Atlanta, but I knew I wasn’t living my calling to be a religious educator. But
fear had subtly set up a roadblock for me – I was too afraid of leaving that comfortable but unfulfilling
life. Once I acknowledged it as fear, I began to work on it and slowly but surely, found a way to chisel
through the roadblock of fear. It wasn’t easy to confront that fear, but if I hadn’t, I wouldn’t be living
my calling.
Inertia is another common roadblock we set up for ourselves, and many have trouble seeing inertia as a
roadblock. Newton’s First Law of Motion states that an object in motion stays in motion, and an object
at rest stays at rest, unless acted on by an outside force. I think most of us know this feeling well – and
I’m not just talking about in the car or on the train when we brake. It’s just too easy for us to keep on
doing what we’ve always been doing without putting too much thought to it. Inertia keeps us on our
path, but it keeps us moving in one direction. Who knows what sort of interesting detours we were supposed to take, but inertia kept us from noticing? We might not be running into a roadblock, but sneaky
Inertia has blocked off all the other possibilities without us even noticing. We have to be intentional
about moving forward without being solely drawn forward by inertia.
I try to be mindful of this, not just in my personal life, but also with the Religious Education program
here at the Fellowship. Over the past few months I’ve been working with your Children’s Religious Education committee and studying a new way of looking at Religious Education. Over the coming months,
we’re going to be slowly implementing some of these changes into how we approach, talk about, and
frame Religious Education programming at the Fellowship. You won’t notice many of these changes,
and don’t worry, our in depth curriculum process from last year won’t be changed – same curriculum
plan. But I believe strongly in innovation, which I believe is one of the best defenses against harmful
inertia. May we all work on mindfully tackling the roadblocks we set up for ourselves, especially fear
and inertia, both in our personal lives and in the life of our Fellowship.
─ Tim Atkins
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Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
What Moves Us: UU Theology
Thursdays, February 5 through April 9 at 7 pm.
This program peels back the doctrine-rich
theological language that can prevent us from
affirming our faith experiences with one another
and in the wider world. Through shared direct
experiences and reflection, exercises, readings and
lessons, and ethical deliberations, What Moves Us
creates an adult faith journey for Unitarian
Universalists who want to preach and teach what
they already experience but have not been able to
articulate: the spiritual power of our faith.
Contact Tim Atkins at dre@muuf.org
Seeing Systems: Peace, Justice and
Sustainability
Claire Mayer will be leading a new environmental
six-session discussion course on Monday evenings:
Feb 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, from 7 to 8:30 pm.
Discussions are based on an accompanying course
book filled with informative articles with suggested
questions and activities. Participants will learn and
support each other and all opinions and experiences are
respected. This course is especially meaningful to UU’s
as it connects many of our guiding principles. Contact
Claire Mayer at (973) 984-5371. Books must be
ordered in advance.
Humanism … just another ism?
Have you wanted to learn more about Humanism? Maybe you are a Humanist but don’t know that you are!
On Wednesday, February 18, at 7 pm we will meet to discuss the book “Good Without God” by Greg Epstein,
the Humanist UU chaplain at Harvard. In his book, Greg talks about his gradual realization that he is a
Humanist, and why. He also observes that there isn’t one kind of Humanist, but many. His book is full of ideas
and observations that would lead to our having many fruitful discussions.
We are open to all opinions, and all observations are gratefully and respectfully accepted. Future meeting dates
to be discussed at our February 18 meeting.
Please contact Arlyne Shapiro, arlyne23@verizon.net for registration and to order this book.
Book Discussion on
Michelle Alexander’s book,
The New Jim Crow
Facilitated by Rev. Alison Miller
This series of three is open to all and will meet
on Tuesdays, February 10th, 17th & 24th
If you buy your book through Amazon, don’t forget to
follow the link on the muuf.org website!
(We get money from every purchase through this link!)
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Menu for the Future: Updated 2nd
edition
Wednesdays, March 4, 11, 18 and April 1, 8, 15
Noon – 1:30 pm
The course workbook ($25) contains articles for each
session by people renowned in their field: Michael
Pollan, Wendell Berry, Frances and Anna Lappe and
suggested questions that promote stimulating
discussion and actions people may take either as an
individual or a group. We will also share current
articles, DVDs and facts as they come up. Come early
and bring your lunch. For additiobnal information.
Contact Claire Mayer at (973) 984-5371.
Save the Date! Saturday, March 21
Full Day Workshop on “Right Relations
for the 21st Century”
During this workshop, you will learn simple,
powerful principles that can transform your approach
to any conflict in your home or social-change effort.
You will practice dynamic skills that you can apply
anywhere, and that will empower you to live your
UU values, even in conflict. Facilitated by Duke
Duchscherer, Certified Trainer with the International
Center for Nonviolent
Communication and Board
Member of the MK Gandhi
Institute for Nonviolence.
Workshop fee $60, sliding scale
option available upon request.
Lunch and refreshments
included. Sponsored by Seeds of Peace. For more
information and to register contact Tricia Armstrong
at tricia.armstrong@verizon.net
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
Back by popular demand!!
Writing Room – Connecting Creatively
with Yourself and Others
Facilitated by Ellen Schmidt
Saturday, March 28
10 am to 12:30 pm and/or 1 pm to 3:30 pm
We offer the option of attending one session, morning
or afternoon or attending both sessions for a full day of
writing. Each session is limited to 10 participants. This
workshop is an opportunity to connect with personal
and creative ideas, to relax and “write from the heart” in
a safe and supportive environment. Facilitated by Ellen
Schmidt, who an experienced writer and facilitator who
creates writing circles at Cornell University and in
private practice at her home in Ithaca, NY.
Cost: $40 per person, per session (full day $80), each
group has a 10-person limit, pre-registration required.
Send an email to katemcateer@hotmail.com, indicate
which session(s) you wish to register for. Space is
limited so reserve early!!
Getting to Know UU Class
Sundays, March 1, 15 & 29 at 12:30 pm
Led by Rev. Alison Miller
Newcomers and new members are invited to join our
minister and other congregational leaders for an
introduction to Unitarian Universalism and the
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. This series offers
a chance for participants to meet others in a small
group setting and get answers to their questions. You
will learn more about Unitarian Universalist history
and beliefs; our congregation’s history and current
initiatives; and ways to get involved in lifespan
learning, social justice, caring networks, and more.
Come at noon and bring your lunch if you’d like to
share in some fellowship before the class begins.
Registration required.
For more information: Contact Rev. Alison B.
Miller at amiller@muuf.org.
Are you interested in offering an adult learning course? Send your course proposal to Tricia Armstrong at
tricia.armstrong@verizon.net.
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Seeds of Peace
The Gift of Giving
Over the past decade, the Seeds of Peace committee has rarely charged participants to
attend programs we’ve held, as we are given a stipend each year from the Annual
Operating Budget for operating expenses. But the generosity of those who have attended
have enabled our committee to donate over $5,000 to peace and justice groups in the last few
years –merely through free-will donations. Thank you so very much!
Prior to 2012-13, Seeds of Peace donated $4,700 to the following organizations, several of which were
connected to programs we held at the Fellowship:
Metaphor Project, All People’s Day, Parent’s Circle, Women for Women International, The Peace Alliance,
the NJ Dept of Peace Campaign, Pachamama Alliance, The Fellowship’s Prison Ministry Book Fund,
Nonviolent Peace Force, the Network of Spiritual Progressives, NJ Peace Action, The Peace Alliance, “The
Conference”, Empty Bowl Zendo, August 9 Saving Lives, Peace Action Education Fund, Move the Money
Peace Conference, Foundation for Peace, Hope for Nepal and Seeds of Peace International.
Since July 2013, we have donated $200 to Seeds of Peace International, $200 to The Peace Alliance, $150 to
UULMNJ, $100 to Nonviolent Peace Force and $100 to The Network of Spiritual Progressives.
Do you have a favorite peace and justice organization that you’d like us to learn more about? If so, do tell us
about it. If you would like to learn more about any of the organizations we have supported, we’d love to tell
you about them.
Jo Sippie-Gora
(973) 838-8576 or josippie@optonline.net
Here is a list of our current activities:
Legislation: UULMNJ supported the following legislation and
initiatives this past quarter. Thank you to all who helped make
Unitarian Universalists
some of this legislation a reality: Bail Reform Legislation and
Constitutional Amendment, Opportunity to Compete,
of New Jersey
Presumptive Parole, Earned Sick Days, Affordable Housing/
COAH and Sandy Relief.
Stamp Out Despair Appeal: Many of our Congregations participated in the First Friends Stamp Out Despair appeal
sponsored by our Immigration Task Force. Although we don’t have exact numbers, we estimate that materials for
about 75 writing packets and over $1000 in phone card contributions were provided to NJ immigration detainees. The
Fellowship contributed $250. Thank you all for your generosity.
Legislative Ministry
UULMNJ Sumer Internship Program is looking for two college students who would like to work with UULMNJ
next summer. These are sponsored by the UU College for Social Justice. The work is 25 hrs./wk. and has a $1500
stipend. For more information contact director@uulmnj.org or apply directly to www.uucsj.org/internships
UULMNJ Educational Video Program “YUUR Voice” is available to be shown in your congregations. Five
programs on immigration, mass incarceration, climate change and Affordable housing are available on the UULMNJ
YouTube Channel. The video program can be viewed on Princeton TV, Channel 30 on Tuesday mornings at 7 am and
Thursday evenings at 9 pm.
─Toby Tyler
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Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
DEEDS WELL DONE!!!
On behalf of the congregation, kudos from the Board for the generosity of our volunteers!
Steve Parker, for getting a new BIG mailbox installed at our Gateways Mansion! Joe Uhrhane, who will
take care of the sound system for Ann Renz’s Memorial Service on February 8. We thank Joe for so often
volunteering to provide the sound for memorial services and other Fellowship events.
Lou Matuyza, who helped make repairs on the parking lot lights! Annette Tyler, who was part of the team
decorating MUF for the Holidays! Thanks go to the special volunteers at our intergenerational Holiday
Party: Linda DeLap, Gabor Kiss and Carol Todd for their annual enticing table activities for young and
old alike; Beth Murphy, for creating the set for How the Grinch Stole Christmas; David Snedden and
Jeremy Palmer for performing the Grinch story, so much enjoyed by all who were there!
Do you know someone who has gone above and beyond in service to our beloved community?
Submit a Deed Well Done at the Network meeting or by email to
caroline g. gower@gmail.com
Transylvania Tidbit
From the Partner Church Committee. We've
added some photos from Christmas 2015, both the
Incredible Edible Decorations activity and some
photos from Sinfalva. Have a look:
https//mujfphotos://mufphotos.shutterfly.com/
partner church/140 .
Rev. Pálfi asked that we provide clarifying
instructions on the use of the money we send as a
Christmas gift. Since this was a potentially touchy
subject I wrote it in English and asked Tunde
Hagymasi to do a translation in perfect Hungarian.
You can see both versions here http://
www.muug.org/partnerchurch.html . If you are
interested in our relationship with Unitarian church
in Sinfalva, Romania please contact Gabor Kiss at
PartnerChurch@gaborkiss.com.
─ Gabor Kiss
The Third Monday Book Group meets on the THIRD Monday at
1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join us. We choose our books on the
recommendations of others who will also lead the discussion of the selection. If
you come regularly, you can suggest a book. If you are interested come and
visit a meeting. Even if you haven't finished the book, you will still have ideas
and experiences that can add to the discussion. Contact Nancy Lee McLure
nlmclure@msn.com with any questions. Join us and suggest a book you have
always wanted to read. Fiction or non-fiction, suggestions are welcome. We are open-minded and
flexible.
Books for upcoming months:
February 16 - Your choice of a short story by Margaret Atwood - Led by Frank Siwiec
March 16 - The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce - Leader T.B.A.
April 20 - The Human Age by Diane Ackerman - Led by Jackie Mulcey and Cecilia Horne
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Have a playdate with the earth - spend time with what you love …
GEM (The Green Earth Ministry) is planning to sponsor monthly
activities that will inspire Fellowship members and friends of all ages
to come together and enjoy the outdoors. Some ideas that came up at
our January meeting included gathering to pick wild garlic mustard on
the Fellowship grounds and then turning it into a delicious pesto
sauce, visiting Duke Estates or Grounds for Sculpture, or going
birdwatching, hiking, biking, etc. Hope you and your family will be
able to join us for some of these. If you are a person with an outdoor
hobby, activity such as hiking, biking, kayaking, camping, etc. and
could help with or lead an event, or have some ideas for places to go
or things to do right at the Fellowship, please contact Donna Becker at
email at writeme79@juno.com.
Family Game and Potluck Nights
The Fellowship continues our monthly Family Game and Potluck Nights this year on the third Friday of the
month at 6:30 pm. Our next night is scheduled for February 20. All ages, all families (including families of
one) are welcome to join. Bring some food, bring your favorite games, bring your family, and enjoy games
and fellowship!
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SOUP KITCHEN TRAINING
The next safe food handling training class is
Saturday, February 7 from 9:15 am to 12
pm. It will be held at The United
Methodist Church, 50 Park Place,
Morristown. This class will provide you
with the procedures and guidelines needed
for volunteering to work in the kitchen at
the Community Soup Kitchen to help
prepare the meal under the safe food
handling guidelines of the Board of
Health. Please contact Susan Oxman at
soxman13@verizon.net if you are
interested. There is no parking at the church
on that day. You will need to use public
parking.
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship’s
proudly presents...
The 34th Annual Black Maria
Film Festival
featuring a variety of bold, contemporary
works selected from this year’s submissions of
award-winning films.
Saturday, February 21
7:30 PM
(Doors open at 6:45 pm)
Tickets $25
Refreshments available.
Advance ticket by contacting
Dan Byrd at danielbyrd@verizon.net
Are you an Amazon Shopper? Use your
Amazon purchases to make money for Morristown
Unitarian Fellowship! Simply go to our homepage,
www.muuf.org, click on the Amazon logo and make your
purchases as you normally do. It really is that simple! But you have to click on the link through our
website in order for the Fellowship to get credit. So get clicking!
We are also participating in the Amazon Smile Program, simply go to smile.amazon.com and select
Morristown Unitarian Fellowship as the charity of your choice.
While both programs offer a percentage of sales to the Fellowship, the link through our homepage is much
more profitable to the Fellowship.
“I AM ENOUGH” Live Benefit Concert to Help LGBT Youth
Monday, February 23 at 7:30 pm at the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
Pandora Scooter headlines a night of performances to help prevent suicides in LGBT youth. Her newest show,
“I Am Enough”, aims to bring hope and empowerment to LGBT youth. The proceeds of this concert, which is
hosted by the Gay Activist Alliance of Morris County, will sponsor Pandora’s spring tour across the U.S. as
she visits LGBT Youth Centers and Universities to propel her poignant, powerful and often hilarious performances. Losing two to five LGBT youth DAILY to suicide is unacceptable, and Pandora’s
mission is to help bring that number down to zero. The Fellowship’s own Mindy Schmitt
will be one of the opening performers of the evening – check GAAMC’s Facebook page
for more updates on opening acts. Admission is $20; great refreshments and even better
fellowship are included. Tickets are available online at http://mkt.com/gaamc/i-amenough-concert-ticket. Order your tickets soon! If you cannot make it, please consider
making a targeted donation to this cause: http://mkt.com/gaamc/i-am-enough-donation
We hope to see you there! For additional information, please contact Andy Skurna at
Press@GAAMC.org.
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9 & 11 am Sunday Service
4 pm BYOT
8 am For the Love of Art
9 & 11 am Sunday Service
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1 pm Anne Renz memorial
9 & 11 am Sunday Service
10 am SJ bake sale
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9 & 11 am Sunday Service
9 am Children's Chapel
UPCOMING
EVENTS:
Sunday
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Tuesday
7 pm Seeing Systems
1:30 pm Book Group
7 pm Membership
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7 pm The Wi$dom Path
7 pm Network
7 pm The New Jim Crow
10:30 am Cordial
Conversations and Chow
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1 pm Prediabetes control
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6:30 pm Renewal Service
7 pm Board Meeting
1 pm Prediabetes control
7:00 pm Endowment
12:30 pm Adult Learning
1 pm Prediabetes control
Wednesday
7:30 am AA
Thursday
7 pm What Moves Us
7 pm What Moves Us
7 pm What Moves Us
7 pm Social Justice
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6:15 pm Choir
Tuesday Nights
6:30 pm GAAMC
Monday Nights
7 pm What Moves Us
Mon - Sat Mornings
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and Potluck dinner night
6 pm Family Board Game
Friday
7:30 pm Black Maria
9:30 am Tai Chi Light
9:30 am Tai Chi Light
Saturday
8 pm Folk Project's Minstrel Concerts
Friday Nights
7:30 pm Men's Consiousness Group
Thursday Nights
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6:15 Choir
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6:15 Choir
7 pm The New Jim Crow
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6:15 Choir
6:30 pm GEM
7 pm The New Jim Crow
6:15 Choir
6:30 pm Finance
7 pm Sunday Services
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Feb. 15 - For the Love of Art Sunday
Feb. 21 - Black Maria Film Festival
Monday
Coffee Hour after both services
Sunday Mornings
9 & 11 am - Worship Services
9 am - Religious Education
Ongoing Weekly Events:
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Morristown Unitarian Fellowship
21 Normandy Heights Road
Morristown, New Jersey. 07960-4611
February 2015
Volume 60. No. 2
Sunday Services at 9 and 11 am
Coffee Hour after services
February 1
Roadblocks
On the first Sunday of the month in worship, children’s chapel and Religious Education classes, we delve into
the annual theme of “Join the Journey” with a particular topic. This month we will be reflecting on the roadblocks and obstacles we encounter along the way.
Led by Rev. Alison B. Miller
February 8
Race Matters
We are one month away from the 50th anniversary of the march to Selma. As we reflect on the legacy of the
civil rights movement, let us also have the courage to examine the inequalities of our day and to recommit to
move towards a destination of racial justice.
Led by Rev. Alison B. Miller
February 15
Hatching Creativity
Welcome to our 5th Annual Multigenerational For the Love of Art Sunday. We will reflect on the power of
the artist and also of each one of us to nurture, grow and give birth to an idea that offers the world more love,
life, and hope. A student art show will follow both services in the Terrace Room.
Led by Rev. Alison B. Miller & Tim Atkins
February 22
Spiritual Journey Across the Generations
Depending on where we are in our lives, we travel varied paths to many different destinations. Let’s explore
how spirituality can create common ground to holds us together and send us off renewed on our journey.
Coordinated by Pat de la Fuente, Beth & Gillian Murphy