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Connecting with Rev. Sasha Ostrom

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Sasha can reached at (856) 312-3496 and sostrom@muuf.org.

Rev. Sasha invites all congregants to schedule a 1-on-1 appointment with her to help her get to know you. To see the next 2 weeks of Rev. Sasha’s availability, click here. If no appointments are available, please check again in a few days for more openings.

Reminder – Sasha’s first Sunday in the pulpit will be September 8th – please join us!

A Request from Rev. Sasha

As Rev. Sasha is getting to know the members of the Fellowship, she is asking that you please update your contact information in REALM, to ensure she can reach you. She is also asking that you load a picture of yourself to your profile to help her put a face with a name.

If you are having problems with this, we are looking to have members available to help after services in the fall.

All Ages Religious Education Curriculum

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Interested in the new All Ages Religious Education Curriculum and Worship Guides? Curious about the themes found throughout the year? The first month of packets can be found printed in binders in the Great Hall. Feel free to peruse them at your convenience. Please leave the binders in the building so others can look them over. If you do want to look at them at home, you can click this link to view them online. (Note: Due to copyright restrictions, this menu is placed on Realm. You’ll need to log in to your Realm account.)

If you have any questions about the curriculum itself, how it will be implemented, or need help accessing it, please reach out to Nick (nwalllwork@muuf.org).

Building Community Together

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Imagine our Fellowship as a big family! We all gather together for worship services and coffee hour, sharing the same messages and rituals. This is a great chance to connect with people of all ages, from the youngest members to the wisest. We know this might be a new way of experiencing congregational life, and it may take some time to adjust. But trust us, the connections you’ll build will be amazing!

Our new Chu Fellowship Hall will be a fantastic space for this! It will give us room to build strong relationships across generations. Kids can learn from the experience of older folks, who can share their wisdom and guidance. At the same time, the young ones bring fresh energy and ideas that keep things exciting. This shared experience helps everyone feel valued and respected, making our fellowship a truly welcoming place.

But here’s the thing, everyone learns differently. That’s why, after our time together, we’ll have separate religious education programs for children and adults. This way, everyone can delve deeper into their faith in a way that works best for them. Kids can explore their beliefs in a fun and age-appropriate way, while adults can tackle more complex topics.

Together, these two parts – worshiping and learning – make our Fellowship strong and vibrant! It allows everyone to contribute their unique perspective and benefit from the experiences of others. Children feel like an important part of the community, and adults gain fresh perspectives from the younger generation. In the end, it’s all about growing together, becoming a closer fellowship family, and creating a space where everyone feels welcome and supported. We know this is a change, but we believe it will make our fellowship even stronger!

Photographer Wanted

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Hello friends! The PR jumpstart team is seeking the help of a photographer from our fellowship ranks to take candid photos of our members following this Sunday’s service (July 21).

If you are a photography buff with a good camera (iPhone will be fine, preferably Pro model) and are willing to help, please reach out to Harry Harris.

Thank you.

Quarterly Journal: Cultivating New Beginnings Together!

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Have you experienced the transformative power of a new beginning?

As Unitarian Universalists, we embrace the ongoing journey of growth, change, and the constant quest for truth and meaning. Our Quarterly Journal is a space to explore these themes, and this fall issue, we focus on the concept of New Beginnings.

How do your Unitarian Universalist values guide your approach to new beginnings?

  • Perhaps it’s the inherent worth and dignity of every person inspiring you to embrace inclusivity in new endeavors.
  • Maybe the commitment to justice and compassion compels you to advocate for positive change.
  • Or perhaps the free and responsible search for truth motivates you to question and explore new possibilities.

We invite you to submit creative works that explore New Beginnings through a Unitarian Universalist lens. We welcome submissions in a variety of formats:

  • Essays: Reflect on how your faith informs your approach to new beginnings.
  • Musings: Explore how Unitarian Universalist principles guide your personal growth.
  • Poems: Capture the essence of new beginnings within our UU community.
  • Art: Visualize the interconnectedness of UU values and the concept of new beginnings.
  • Other Creative Work: Surprise us with your unique expression of New Beginnings informed by your UU identity!

Let’s celebrate the power of New Beginnings, together!

Final submissions are due by August 16th, but please let Nick know any ideas you have beforehand.

We can’t wait to see how you weave your Unitarian Universalist values into your creative exploration of new beginnings!