Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Greetings ! ! !

This is the weekly email update for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Miami.

Here you will find:

- This Sunday in Worship & July 4th “Patriotic Pot Luck”
- Reminders for this Weekend
- Worship Committee Call
- Zoltan’s Summer Schedule
- BTWWDA Online Survey
- Weekly Calendar


** This Sunday in Worship **

July 4 ~  Whose “American Dream” Is It? ~ David Traupman

Traditional patriotic songs are at the core of “All-American” Independence Day celebrations. As the United States evolves into a more diverse and multicultural country,  how does that redefine the  “American Dream”?  As an introduction to the “Building the World We Dream About” program, we will explore this topic with lots of music and interactive experiences.

Bring a Lunch Dish to our July 4th “Patriotic Pot Luck”!
We will have a congregation-wide potluck picnic after our Independence Day Sunday service, so pull out your most colorful and festive recipes and whip up a dish to share with your fellow citizens! Drop off your dish in the kitchen before service, and be sure to label your serving bowl so it can be returned to you. Beverages will be provided. There will be no charge for this lunch.

** Reminders for this Weekend **
(see calendar below for regular and recurring events)

July 3, Saturday ~ The Alliance meeting for July 3rd is a pool party at Susan Hangge’s house. We will meet at 11 am for talk and fellowship. EVERYONE is invited to bring a swimsuit and swim in Susan’s newly refurbished pool. It now has a handrail for your security and safety!

The meeting is a typical potluck; so bring your favorite Fourth of July dish. Swimming before, during, and after lunch. If you have a pressing issue, call Susan and help formulate an agenda. 305-271-6918.


** Worship Committee Call **

Help needed! Do you have  good speaking voice? Do you like to read poetry? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions please contact Raquel Reyes casitaazul@comcast.net She needs readers for the July 18th service.

** Zoltan’s Summer Schedule **

Please note that our sexton Zoltan Bakos’ work hours are adjusted as follows for the months of July and August: Monday 8 - 10:30 a.m. and 2-5:30 p.m.; Tuesday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Wednesday off; Thursday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m.; Saturday 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.; and Sunday 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. If you have a meeting or need assistance at other scheduled times, please coordinate with Zoltan during his regularly scheduled work hours.

** BTWWDA Online Survey - Please Participate Before July 30th!

Your valuable input is needed so our facilitators can best plan and present the new “Building the World We Dream About (BTWWDA)” multicultural competency adult education program within our congregation over the next year. Take a few minutes to answer 5 simple questions at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/ZTJQNK6. Please respond, one response per congregant, before July 30th. If you prefer to answer via a paper survey, copies can be found in the office. Any questions? Please contact David Traupman at davidtraupman@comcast.net . Thanks for your help!


** Weekly Calendar **

7/1 Thursday - no events

7/2 Friday
~ 7:30pm Young Adults| Emerson

7/3 Saturday
~ 11am The Alliance | Hangge’s Place

7/4 Sunday
~ 9am Labyrinth Walk | Campus
~ 9:30am Spiritual Reality | Emerson
~ 11am Worship Service | Sanctuary
~ 12:15pm ‘Patriotic’ Pot Luck
~ 1:15pm Grief Support Group | Emerson

7/5 Monday
~ 10am Gentle Yoga | Sanctuary

7/6 Tuesday
~ 5:30pm Finance Committee | Office
~ 6:30pm Buddhist Reflections | Emerson

7/7 Wednesday
~ 12pm Lunch Bunch | Emerson
~ 6pm Personnel Interviews | Room 4