Hello everyone,
Please join us for services this summer. We will be meeting each Sunday at 10:00 AM at the Fellowship. These services are just a bit more relaxed and usually shorter than our regular services. You even get to bring your own coffee.
Our own members and friends will be making fun and interesting presentations this summer regarding favorite books, vacations, hobbies, and other subjects. Brenda Ricke started the summer with a presentation on Sunday, June 7th, called "Cast Leaves." The service was a wonderful chance to learn how art and spirituality are interconnected. Many thanks to Brenda for her creative and unique gifts. Everyone left with something beautiful!
The June schedule is as follow:
June 7 - Brenda Ricke
June 14 - Jim and Carol Rabata
June 21 - Linda Hunter
June 28 - Ron Kossik
Hope to see you there.
Parking is available behind the church.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Saturday, May 30, 2009
Sunday, May 30, 2009 - Arthur Thexton
LUUF Sunday Service at 10:00 a.m.: Arthur Thexton
Soup Sunday - Bring a dish to pass and stay for a delightful meal after the regular service.
A special farewell to long-time LUUF friends Dr. Soozie Weisflock and Maria Birch who will be moving to South Dakota to begin a new chapter in their lives. We will miss their energy and compassion, as well as their amazing talents for all things natural (both are accomplished gardeners). Both have made major contributions to the ongoing health of our congregation by providing their volunteer services in a variety of ways that includes music performances, outreach to the hungry and outreach to immigrant families in need of support, just to name a few. They are looking for help loading their truck for the big move if you would like to share one last adventure together with them on Tuesday, June 2 (their moving day).
Soup Sunday - Bring a dish to pass and stay for a delightful meal after the regular service.
A special farewell to long-time LUUF friends Dr. Soozie Weisflock and Maria Birch who will be moving to South Dakota to begin a new chapter in their lives. We will miss their energy and compassion, as well as their amazing talents for all things natural (both are accomplished gardeners). Both have made major contributions to the ongoing health of our congregation by providing their volunteer services in a variety of ways that includes music performances, outreach to the hungry and outreach to immigrant families in need of support, just to name a few. They are looking for help loading their truck for the big move if you would like to share one last adventure together with them on Tuesday, June 2 (their moving day).
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Sunday, May 24, 2009 - LUUF Welcomes Jennifer Friedman
Singer song-writer Jennifer Friedman has performed for a variety of UU services in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Colorado. She’ll be with us to share her wonderful music on Sunday!
Service time 10:00 a.m.
Biography
Jennifer is no stranger to the spotlight or big audiences, having developed in the rich artistic culture just outside of Chicago. As a teenager, she relished performances in front of thousands singing the American & Canadian National Anthems for the Peoria Chiefs baseball team and Peoria Rivermen hockey team. She starred in stage productions with many noteworthy artists including Andrew Driscoll who went on to play the leading role in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon. Now living in Colorado, Jennifer stands out as the up & coming acoustic musician of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. A combination of outstanding vocal work, reflective lyrics, and beautiful melodies highlighted by intricate guitar playing, have earned Jen a place on the must hear lists of folk fans and socially conscious people alike. Jennifer released her debut album, “You are Creation” in October 2005 and she received an Honorable Mention award in the 2006 Peacedriven National Songwriting Contest for her songs “No more parades,” “Words,” and “Choices.” Selections from her album are being played on the Colorado Wave, a syndicated radio program aired throughout the Mountain West and her song, "Creation" will be featured in an independent film called "the Garden." Jennifer has studied songwriting and performance technique with well loved pop and folk artists Holly Near, Lisa Loeb, Peter Mayer, Vance Gilbert, Beth Nielsen-Chapman, and Dr. Isaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock fame. She is currently working on her second studio album and can be heard singing back-up on award winning Minnesota folk artist, Lisa Kane’s, fourth album “Armstrong Avenue” and Colorado rock and, Wasabi’s second album, “The Border.” Jennifer has performed at coffeehouses, clubs, and festivals up and down the Colorado Front Range for many years, moving audiences with her beautifully clear, melodic voice and passionate performance. In 2006, she added three national tours to her credit and extended her experience to include the role of workshop leader and travelling lay minister at churches and festivals throughout the country. It is not uncommon to find audience members struck silent in a room filled with Jennifer’s voice or moved to tears during a show. Jennifer enjoys this connection with her audience and is known for her unguarded sincerity. Jennifer supports many progressive organizations with her music by hosting and playing benefits for groups including the Colorado State Feminist Alliance, Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, and Rocky Mountain Peace & Justice Center. She has also performed for many Democratic Party events along the Front Range. In 2004, Jen co-organized Rhyme 4 Change/Rhythm 4 Reason, a two day event bringing over 30 musicians and poets together for peace & justice.
Should be good!
I hope you can come! Check out her website if you want an advance peek. http://www.jenniferfriedman.com
Linda
Service time 10:00 a.m.
Biography
Jennifer is no stranger to the spotlight or big audiences, having developed in the rich artistic culture just outside of Chicago. As a teenager, she relished performances in front of thousands singing the American & Canadian National Anthems for the Peoria Chiefs baseball team and Peoria Rivermen hockey team. She starred in stage productions with many noteworthy artists including Andrew Driscoll who went on to play the leading role in the Broadway production of Miss Saigon. Now living in Colorado, Jennifer stands out as the up & coming acoustic musician of the Rocky Mountain Front Range. A combination of outstanding vocal work, reflective lyrics, and beautiful melodies highlighted by intricate guitar playing, have earned Jen a place on the must hear lists of folk fans and socially conscious people alike. Jennifer released her debut album, “You are Creation” in October 2005 and she received an Honorable Mention award in the 2006 Peacedriven National Songwriting Contest for her songs “No more parades,” “Words,” and “Choices.” Selections from her album are being played on the Colorado Wave, a syndicated radio program aired throughout the Mountain West and her song, "Creation" will be featured in an independent film called "the Garden." Jennifer has studied songwriting and performance technique with well loved pop and folk artists Holly Near, Lisa Loeb, Peter Mayer, Vance Gilbert, Beth Nielsen-Chapman, and Dr. Isaye Barnwell of Sweet Honey in the Rock fame. She is currently working on her second studio album and can be heard singing back-up on award winning Minnesota folk artist, Lisa Kane’s, fourth album “Armstrong Avenue” and Colorado rock and, Wasabi’s second album, “The Border.” Jennifer has performed at coffeehouses, clubs, and festivals up and down the Colorado Front Range for many years, moving audiences with her beautifully clear, melodic voice and passionate performance. In 2006, she added three national tours to her credit and extended her experience to include the role of workshop leader and travelling lay minister at churches and festivals throughout the country. It is not uncommon to find audience members struck silent in a room filled with Jennifer’s voice or moved to tears during a show. Jennifer enjoys this connection with her audience and is known for her unguarded sincerity. Jennifer supports many progressive organizations with her music by hosting and playing benefits for groups including the Colorado State Feminist Alliance, Rocky Mountain Sustainable Living Association, and Rocky Mountain Peace & Justice Center. She has also performed for many Democratic Party events along the Front Range. In 2004, Jen co-organized Rhyme 4 Change/Rhythm 4 Reason, a two day event bringing over 30 musicians and poets together for peace & justice.
Should be good!
I hope you can come! Check out her website if you want an advance peek. http://www.jenniferfriedman.com
Linda
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Flower Sunday - May 17
Flower Sunday, a traditional Unitarian service, will begin at 10:00 a.m. Following the service all LUUF members are encouraged to stay for our annual meeting.
Some background information on the history of Flower Sunday...
The Flower Communion
A Service of Celebration for Religious Liberals
by Reginald Zottoli
"The Flower communion service was created by Norbert Capek (1870-1942), who founded the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He introduced this special service to that church on June 4, 1923. For some time he had felt the need for some symbolic ritual that would bind people more closely together. The format had to be one that would not alienate any who had forsaken other religious traditions. The traditional Christian communion service with bread and wine was unacceptable to the members of his congregation because of their strong reaction against the Catholic faith. So he turned to the native beauty of their countryside for elements of a communion which would be genuine to them. This simple service was the result. It was such
a success that it was held yearly just before the summer recess of the church.
The flower communion was brought to the United States in 1940 and introduced to the members of our Cambridge, Massachusetts, church by Dr. Capek's wife, Maja V. Capek. The Czech-born Maja had met Norbert Capek in New York City while he was studying for his Ph.D., and it was at her urging that Norbert left the Baptist ministry and turned to Unitarianism. The Capeks returned to Czechoslovakia in 1921 and established the dynamic liberal church in Prague; Maja Capek was ordained in 1926.
It was during her tour of the United States that Maja introduced the flower communion, which had been developed in the Prague church, at the Unitarian church in Cambridge. Unfortunately, Maja was unable to return to Prague due to the outbreak of World War II, and it was not until the war was over that Norbert Capek's death in a Nazi concentration camp was revealed. From this beginning the service has spread to many of our Unitarian Universalist congregations and has been adapted along the way.
People were asked to bring a flower of their choice, either from their own gardens. or from the field or roadside. When they arrived at church a large vase stood waiting in the vestibule, attended by two young members of the Church School. Each person was asked to place their own flower in the vase. This signified that it was by their own free will they joined with the others. The vase that contained all the flowers was a symbol of the united church fellowship.
The young attendants helped with the arrangement of the bouquet. Later they carried the vase up to the front of the auditorium and placed it on a table there. Dr. Capek then said a prayer, after which he walked over and consecrated the flowers while the congregation stood. The two attendants then took the vase back out into the vestibule. After the service, as people left the church, they went to the vase and each took a flower from the vase other than the one that they had brought. The significance of the flower communion is that as no two flowers are alike, so no two people are alike, yet each has a contribution to make. Together the different flowers form a beautiful bouquet. Our common bouquet would not be the same without the unique addition of each individual flower, and thus it is with our church community, it would not be the same without each and every one of us. Thus this service is a statement of our community."
For more information please visit the UUA website
Some background information on the history of Flower Sunday...
The Flower Communion
A Service of Celebration for Religious Liberals
by Reginald Zottoli
"The Flower communion service was created by Norbert Capek (1870-1942), who founded the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He introduced this special service to that church on June 4, 1923. For some time he had felt the need for some symbolic ritual that would bind people more closely together. The format had to be one that would not alienate any who had forsaken other religious traditions. The traditional Christian communion service with bread and wine was unacceptable to the members of his congregation because of their strong reaction against the Catholic faith. So he turned to the native beauty of their countryside for elements of a communion which would be genuine to them. This simple service was the result. It was such
a success that it was held yearly just before the summer recess of the church.
The flower communion was brought to the United States in 1940 and introduced to the members of our Cambridge, Massachusetts, church by Dr. Capek's wife, Maja V. Capek. The Czech-born Maja had met Norbert Capek in New York City while he was studying for his Ph.D., and it was at her urging that Norbert left the Baptist ministry and turned to Unitarianism. The Capeks returned to Czechoslovakia in 1921 and established the dynamic liberal church in Prague; Maja Capek was ordained in 1926.
It was during her tour of the United States that Maja introduced the flower communion, which had been developed in the Prague church, at the Unitarian church in Cambridge. Unfortunately, Maja was unable to return to Prague due to the outbreak of World War II, and it was not until the war was over that Norbert Capek's death in a Nazi concentration camp was revealed. From this beginning the service has spread to many of our Unitarian Universalist congregations and has been adapted along the way.
People were asked to bring a flower of their choice, either from their own gardens. or from the field or roadside. When they arrived at church a large vase stood waiting in the vestibule, attended by two young members of the Church School. Each person was asked to place their own flower in the vase. This signified that it was by their own free will they joined with the others. The vase that contained all the flowers was a symbol of the united church fellowship.
The young attendants helped with the arrangement of the bouquet. Later they carried the vase up to the front of the auditorium and placed it on a table there. Dr. Capek then said a prayer, after which he walked over and consecrated the flowers while the congregation stood. The two attendants then took the vase back out into the vestibule. After the service, as people left the church, they went to the vase and each took a flower from the vase other than the one that they had brought. The significance of the flower communion is that as no two flowers are alike, so no two people are alike, yet each has a contribution to make. Together the different flowers form a beautiful bouquet. Our common bouquet would not be the same without the unique addition of each individual flower, and thus it is with our church community, it would not be the same without each and every one of us. Thus this service is a statement of our community."
For more information please visit the UUA website
Friday, May 1, 2009
This month at LUUF
May Services
May 3 - Special LUUF Service
Service time: 10:00 a.m.
Sunday's service is being dedicated to recent progress being made to find a permanent home for the LUUF. All regular LUUF members are encouraged to attend. All visitors are welcome. Opening words will be given by LUUF President Ron Kossik. Dan Fisher will be speaking on behalf the LUUF Building Committee.
A message from LUUF member Dan Fisher.
Hello everyone,
Hope you can make it to our service this Sunday at the Fellowship. A discussion will be held on the feasibility of purchasing the Christian Science Society building on Park Street. This is a major step for our Fellowship and we are looking forward to discussing this possibility with each of our members and friends. Your participation is important.
After the service at 11:15 AM there will be an open-house at the CSS building at the corner of Park and Seventh Streets. Everyone is welcome to come and get a good look at the building. Your thoughts and ideas are needed.
At this time we are planning to make a final decision on the building purchase at our Annual Meeting on May 17th. We are hoping to have a second open-house before that meeting and will let you know when that has been arranged.
We are looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.
“
May 10 - Mother’s Day—John Thompson
May 17 - Flower Communion and ANNUAL MEETING (very important)
May 24 - Jennifer Friedman—singer and songwriter
Jennifer Friedman is an award winning singer/songwriter of conscience based in
May 31 - Arthur Thexton - Soup Sunday
Arthur will join the LUUF to wrap another soul enriching year of LUUF services!
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009 - Honduras: Journey
April 26 Dennis Connolly “ Honduras : The Challenge, The Personal Revelation, The Journey
Service time: 10:00 a.m.
All visitors are welcome! We are an open, lay-lead congregation!
Dr. Dennis Connolly's topic for the April 26th Unitarian Universalist gathering is " Honduras , the Challenge, The Personal Revelation: A Journey". Dr. Connolly has had the opportunity to join medical outreach teams in Honduras and Central America several times, providing dental care to the indigenous people. He will augment his experiences of these humanitarian efforts abroad with slides and examples of his award-winning photography that sensitively and respectfully portray life in these remote areas. Dennis will share how he has also grown with a better understanding not just of himself, but perhaps relative values within this world . . . . .
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Sunday, April 19 Service - Jean Biegun: "Poetry, UU, and The Pinnacle Thought"
Service time: 10:00 a.m.
For National Poetry Month, Jean will share poems and reflections on why poetry is. From Emerson’s great sermon to Bukowski’s “small bravery of knowledge,” she will look at the expression of the Big of life. As Mary Oliver wrote, “Poets have…spent their lives examining and glorifying life, meditation, thoughtfulness, devoutness, and human love.…They have done it for all and any of the gods of life, and the record of their so doing belongs to each one of us.” Jean started writing poetry eight years ago to counter urban job stress. Now peacefully retired, she writes for Woodland Dunes Nature Center’s The Dunesletter. Poems recently appeared in Fox Cry Review, Mobius: The Poetry Magazine, Free Verse, and Wisconsin Poets’ Calendar 2008 and 2009.
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