MUF Weekly Bulletin

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Summer Minister Begins July 4

This year's Summer Minister will be the Rev. Linda Goonewardene. A longtime member of the First Unitarian Society of Plainfield, she works as a Community minister and Counselor at Integrity House, a nonprofit agency offering a wide range of services for people struggling with addiction. She will be "on call" in case of emergencies, and will lead two workshops:

Sunday, August 1 12 noon - 1:30 pm The XYZ’s of Addiction- Based on my training and eight years of working in substance abuse treatmentwith adolescents and adults, this workshop will cover prevention, treatment of, and recovery from addiction. It is designed for anyone who loves someone who may have a problem with alcohol or drugs. It is also for parents who want assistance with preventing substance abuse with their children. Anyone with an interest in learning about addiction is also welcome. Facilitated by Rev. Linda Goonewardene.

Sunday, August 29 12 noon- 1:30 pm- The ABC’s of Loss and Grief Dealing with loss, whether it is death, abandonment, a significant life change, or trauma can lead to grief. What is grief, why does it happen, and how can we survive and thrive through major losses in our life? This workshop will answer these questions and assist you on your journey or as you support others on their journeys. Facilitated by Rev. Linda Goonewardene.

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If you’d like to host a Coffee Hour contact Kathleen Taggart at ktaggart2@verizon.net .

To donate/dedicate Sunday morning flowers sign up on the sheet in the office vestibule or contactl Zella. You can supply the flowers yourself or donate $35 to cover the cost. Sign on sheet located on the wall outside the office. Then fill out a lavender flower sheet, located in the Flower Committee mail slot, and leave your completed flower sheet in the same mail slot.

Sunday July 25 th Brunch There will be a summer celebration brunch in the Terrace Room following the service. Everyone is invited.

Wednesday July 28th Cordial Conversations and Chow. A monthly discussion group will meet. Our conversations this month will center on a book by Margared Wheatley. Visit www.margaretcheatley.com if you want to find out more information about this marvelous woman. She wrote the book "Turning to One Another." Reading the book is not a prerequisite. The conversation starts at 10:30 a.m. in the library and will end at noon for lunch. Plese bring a bag lunch. We will eat in the dining room. Beverages will be provided. If you have a dessert to share, bring it along. Karen Brown will lead the discussion. Email Gloria Dyer at gloria.dyer@verizon.net for more information. Newcomers welcome.

Wednesday July 28 th & Aug. 25 th 7:00 – 8:30 pm MUF Cercle Francais. Parlez-vous Français? Do you speak French badly? Then Cercle Francais is a good place for you. Most of us are in the same bateau, having forgotten most of our vocabulary and grammaire. Bring your French/English dictionary if you have one, and some food to share. Respondez vous s’il vous plait to Laurent Comes Laurent@comes.us; or Geri Silk gerisilk@yahoo.com. This group is open to teenagers.

July 29, August 12, 24, September 9, 21, October 7, 21, November 4, 18. (8 Thursdays and 2 Tuesdays) Practices to Transform Your Life, Your Work, and Your World Join Karen Brown twice a month in a Wisdom Circle (Small Group Ministry) as we look at spiritual practices using the book The Spiritual Activist by Claudia Horwitz. “ The intention of The Spiritual Activist is the idea that as we develop spiritual and reflective practices within the context of our personal lives and the pursuit of social change, we create a more solid and secure foundation for a new world.” Ten circles will define our time together – Practice, Mindfulness, Words, Healing, Relationships, Ritual, Stories, Images, Circles, Celebration and Place. Meeting TimesRoom – to be announced. Participation is limited to 10 people. Purchasing the book isn’t required, but it will be a helpful resource. Call Karen at 862-432-0173 or email at uudre@optimum.net or karen@muuf.org.

August 4 th Show More Drama – A Theatre Club for ALL ages from 7 up. Acting, Singing, Dancing, Role play, Improvisation, Scenario based workshops, Script reading, Memorizing Lines, Wardrobe, Costume, Make-up….possibly putting up a production!! This group is FREE!! However, donations will not be turned down. Contact: Pratik Mamtora for more information – pratikmamtora@yahoo.co.uk Wednesdays

Saturdays Aug 7th & Sept. 4th, 9:30 a.m. Taichi Light Monthly Practice. Coordinated by Al Chu, Laurie MacGeorge MUF member Al Chu, creator of Taichi Light, leads us in practicing this ancient energy work the first Saturday of each month. Contact Al at alchu888@gmail.com, or Laurie at dlmacg10@aol.com

Saturday August 21 st Please donate blood before this date. Please donate (if you so choose) before August 21 st so you will be eligible to donate again here at MUF on Sunday October 17 th. Thanks!

Look for information in the monthly newsletter and Lifespan Learning Brochure on the literature carousels.

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NEW ADULT PROGRAMS: See the Lifespan Learning Brochure for more information on each program.