August 2009: Summer News
Dear Friends,
We hope that you are having a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the new church year!
After a busy and exciting start to the summer which included our annual General Assembly (GA) in Salt Lake City and the election of a new president of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), Rev. Peter Morales, we have a lot of news and information to share.
The Lifespan Faith Development staff group has extended its call for authors to write curricula for the Tapestry of Faith Multigenerational Programs. The new deadline is now September 14, 2009. Also, a resource for lay leadership development called “Harvest the Power” is now available online.
After a brief summer hiatus, Actions of the Month are back. This month’s action is Gulf Coast Recovery. All Souls Church and other Unitarian Universalist groups have participated in efforts to rebuild and clean up New Orleans since hurricanes Katrina and Rita. But the people in this region still face many challenges. There are many ways that Unitarian Universalist congregations can help.
Now available from Skinner House Books, The Arc of the Universe is Long examines the recent history of the UUA’s journey towards becoming an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and multicultural movement.
“May Nothing Evil Cross This Door,” a collection of sermons by Rev. Chris Buice, is now available on CD for suggested donation. Rev. Buice is the minister of the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (TVUUC). The sermons record Rev. Buice’s response to the tragic shooting at TVUUC and the congregation’s progress toward rebirth. All donations will support the congregation’s ongoing recovery efforts.
We are happy to announce that the Now is the Time Campaign has exceeded its $50 million goal, including $20 million in cash and $30 million in legacy commitments. The successful campaign has enabled us to accomplish many important goals and was made possible by your gifts. Thanks to everyone for your profoundly generous support!
Warmest Regards,
Rachel Walden
Public Information Assistant/Receptionist
info @ uua.org
(617) 948-4652
Bulletin Materials
The following documents are in PDF format.
From the Advocacy and Witness Team:
Action of the Month: Gulf Coast Recovery
–For Social Justice Chairs and to Post
August Advocacy & Witness News
–For Social Justice Chairs
From Beacon Press:
Flyer about two new Beacon paperbacks for Unitarian Universalists.
–To Post
From Church of the Larger Fellowship:
Order of service covers for your water ceremonies, from the CLF!
–For Ministers and Administrators
From Congregational Stewardship Services:
Renewal film coming to your congregation
–For Congregational Leaders
From International Resources:
News from the International Office
–For Ministers, Presidents and Publicity Committees
From Lifespan Faith Development:
Deadline extended on call for authors for Tapestry of Faith's Hebrew and Christian Scripture Program
–To Post
GA Youth Caucus leadership opportunity for youth, applications due August 15th.
–For Youth, Youth Advisors, Religious Educators, Parents
Harvest the Power, an adult lay leadership program that's perfect for summer or fall workshops, is now available online.
–For Ministers and Leaders
Interactive Tapestry of Faith story for summer about bees and their homes
–For Ministers, Religious Educators and Leaders
From Skinner House Books:
New book announcement: The Arc of the Universe is Long: Unitarian Universalists, Anti-Racism and the Journey from Calgary
–To Post
From Stewardship and Development:
Association Sunday 2009 Organizing Resources Packet which can be used by congregations to plan a successful Association Sunday service
–For Congregational Leaders
The Now is the TimeCampaign is a Success!
–To Post
From the Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church:
Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church in Knoxville TN announces that a series of sermons by Rev. Chris Buice dealing with recovery and healing are now available on CD, “May Nothing Evil Cross This Door”
–To Post
Last updated on Monday, August 24, 2009.
