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LUUF LAY MI NI STERS
Linda Hunter huntel@comcast.net
Jim Sustman jim_sustman@yahoo.com
LUUF BOARD
President: Kathy Fishbeck
V. President: Kath Edwards
Treasurer: Joel Marquardt
Secretary: Sandy Bast
Members at Large:
Dick Urban
Steve Abler
Jim Everett
SEPTEMBER 2014
NEWSLETTER
Sept ember 7
Crossing the Water
A Homecoming Service for the
New Church Year
February Sky
(Susan Urban & Phil Cooper)
As we come together to begin the new church
year, we will celebrate the unique rewards and
challenges of being a lay led
Unitarian Universalist community. We will en-
ergize and renew our vision of that community
through the traditional UU Water Commun-
ion. Please bring to the service a small
amount of water from your summer travels or
from a place that is special to you (symbolic
water from your own kitchen sink will do as
well).
SEPTEMBER 17
Cultivating a Philosophy
of Abundance
Scott Prinster One of the most prominent
themes in our countrys political debates, news
reports, and advertising messages is the anxi-
ety that there wont be enough to go around --
enough money, enough time, enough freedom,
and so on. Just how realistic is this persistent
fear, and how can we rise above its influence
over our lives? Is life really a zero-sum game,
where everything I gain must be someone
elses loss? Well explore together the sources
of spiritual plenty and how we can reclaim a
sense of abundance in our lives.
The Rev. Scott Prinster is currently writing his
dissertation at the University of Wisconsin on
the historical relationship between religion and
science in the United States. He has served
congregations in southwest Michigan and in
Madison, as well as teaching English for two
years at the Unitarian seminary in Transylva-
nia. Before attending seminary, his back-
ground was in physics, and he worked as a
NASA contractor for the space program. He is
constantly trying to make time to play old-time
and bluegrass music on his fiddle and banjo.
SEPTEMBER 21
Faith Encounters the Ecological Crisis
Margaret Swedish What is the spiritual
meaning of the ecological crisis that now fac-
es our precious Earth? What does it reveal
about us? What does it ask of us, and are we
up to the challenge?
Swedish was born in Milwaukee, but shes
traveled considerably since then, including
extended time in Central America where the
ecological issues were very evident. It in-
creased her awareness of the global aspects
of the ecological crisis. Her book, Living Be-
yond the End of the World: A Spirituality
of Hope, gave bi rth to her project, Spi ritu-
ality and Ecological Hope.
SEPTEMBER 28
Leading the Life of an Activist: The
Challenges and the Joys
J udy Goldsmith Judy is a speaker we
enjoy year after year. This time she will talk
about being an activist and how that activism
affected and changed her own life over the
years.
Judy was national president of the National
Womens Organization as well as being an
educator in the University of Wisconsin sys-
tem and Campus Dean/CEO of UW-Fond du
Lac. Shes also a current member of the
Fond du Lac County Board.
September Collection for
Painting Pathways
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LAKESHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST (LUUF) LAY MINISTRY
Theologically, LUUF Lay Ministers are as diverse as Unitarian Universalist among our Lay Ministry you will
find a variety of spiritual perspectives and beliefs about the sacred.
LUUF Lay Minsters are committed to serving all Fellowship members and friends, with the utmost of compas-
sion and discretion. If youre in need of a good listener, connection, support and/or resources inside, or out-
side our Fellowship, in times of illness, or another of lifes challenges, or to officiate at dedications, weddings,
or funerals, please dont hesitate to contact any of the following LUUF Lay Ministers:
Linda Hunter huntel@comcast.net or Jim Sustman jim_sustman@yahoo.com
This year we will continue to support
our four service organizations TREP,
Hope House, Painting Pathways, and the
Domestic Violence Center with both our
financial and hands on support.
Thanks to the great efforts of Ron Kossik,
his family, and volunteers from the Fel-
lowship, the UU garden at the communi-
ty garden has and will continue to do-
nate a significant amount of produce to
TREP. Keep posted for a few more op-
portunities to help with the harvest of
additional produce.
Thanks also to all those who have
helped with service leading, greeting
visitors, preparing coffee, cleaning, and
yard work throughout the summer. The
efforts of so many of you kept every-
thing running smoothly.
A couple of exciting news items for the
fall include the painting of the outside of
the building in September by Elliott
Painting from Whitelaw and the Fellow-
ship being featured as one of the histor-
ic properties in the Manitowoc County
Historical Societys History Lives Here
schedule for Saturday, October 11
th
.
Volunteers from the Historical
Society are researching the histo-
ry of our property and will be
present during the tour to share
that research with visitors. Fel-
lowship members and friends will
have the opportunity to assist in
that event and in the sprucing
up of the building before the
tour.
LUUF Board meetings will be held
this fall on the first Wednesday of
each month at 7:30pm following
choir practice. Please feel free to
suggest any issues that you would
like to have discussed at board
meetings. The minutes of all of
the board meetings are posted in
the library for anyone to read.
I hope all of you had a relaxing
and invigorating summer. It will
be great to gather again on Sep-
tember 7
th
.
Kathie
SUMMER COLLECTION
June Painting Pathways $234
July TREP $264
August DVC $300
SeptemberBoardMeeting-Wednesday, September 3rd 7:00pm. Please let a member of the board
know if there is/are any issue(s) you would like us to consider and know that you are welcome to attend
any of the meetings.
Welcome Back!
After an exciting summer of wonderful
Sunday Services and many fun activi-
ties, were about to begin the sixth
year at our Park Street location. We
will begin the year with our annual
Water Ceremony on September 7
th
.
Since Gail Slaughter is headed to Ja-
pan, this years Water Ceremony will
be led Susan Urban and Phil Cooper
among our favorite outside music
groups. Be sure to bring water from
one or more of your summer activities
to mingle with the water of others.
The Service Planning and the Adult
Activities committees have been meet-
ing throughout the summer and have
arranged for an interesting group of
services and activities for the fall sea-
son. Evie Sustman has again agreed to
lead our Religious Education program
and will be assisted throughout the
year by Jill Finnel and Max Alexander.
Please check elsewhere in the news-
letter for information on RE and adult
activities.
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LUUF NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2014
Summer Service Leaders, Summer Service Presenters and
Marion & Joel Marquardt
For another wonderful LUUF Summer Service and summer pool party
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The day-to-day life of our fellowship is the glue that holds our spiritual community together.
Unitarian Universalism approaches the more "secular" aspects of fellowship life with the
same religious intent as its worship. Our religious education classes, adult activities
groups, community volunteerism and building facilities committees
are essential aspects of our spiritual work. We believe it is our
deeds, not our creeds, which are most important.
Every day we have people helping the Fellowship in ways that
allow our community to thrive. Whether you are a board member,
on a committee, you make coffee, do dishes, vacuum, shovel
snow, rack leaves, plan a garden, help coordinate a service or you
do one of the other countless tasks, the time and talents you share is incredibly important for
our Fellowship community. Please know you are immensely appreciated.
THANK YOU TO ALL WHO VOLUNTEERED OVER THE
SUMMER, KEEPING LUUF IN TIP TOP SHAPE!
The Religious Educaon
Commiee
Evie Sustman, Chr.
Max Alexander
Zoe Alexander
Carol Wergin
Sandy Bast
CHILDRENS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
All children from the ages of 5 to 10 are invited to parci pate inthi s
coming falls Childrens Sunday Sessions Building Character with
True Stories and In Our Hands a Unitarian Universalist peace and
social jusce program.
The childrens sessions will be oered during the adult Sunday service
beginningSunday, Sept. 14, 2014and will run throughSunday, Nov.
16, 2014.
We are once again grateful for Evie Sustman and her assistant, Max
Alexander who have agreed to lead this fall program. In addion, Jill
Finnel will provide babysin g servi ce each Sunday for al l lile ones
FACI LI TI ES
COMMI TTEE
Ron Kossik (Chair)
Tom Clark
Kathy Fishback
Jim Rabata
Dick Urban
LUUFS ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP
The Adult Activities Committee has tossed around the idea of a discussion series on "Health and Wellness" but
we're not sure if it would be of interest to our Fellowship. We would want to look at the physical, spiritual, cogni-
tive/brain, spiritual, social/relationship, and community service components of wellness, and need enough peo-
ple who are willing to pick a topic, gather pertinent reading materials for the group, participate in discussion
and possibly moderate. Key is, of course, that wellness is an inherent part of helping us live our Seven Princi-
ples and vice versa.
In our previous discussion series we've met at the Fellowship 1-2 times per month, and have the option of meet-
ing daytime or evenings, participants' choice.
Please let us know what you think. Catch committee members at Sunday Service (Jean B., Beth B., Cathy E.,
Kathie F., Jennifer & Jim H., Judy R., Suzanne R.)
Other ideas for a discussion series are welcome as well.
Contact Judy Rollins at: rollinj@att.net
Watch for TED TALKS discussion coming soon!
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Sunday Evening Meditation
6pm
Thursday Morning ZenSitting
9am
The goal of meditation is to bring inner
peace within oneself and the world in a
positive and spiritual way.
Come play with us!
September 10th
LUUF Kitchen
Game Night on Wednesday, September, 10th
6:30. Join us for fun, food and friendly competi-
tion. Assorted board games are available, or
bring your favorite game, teach others, or learn
a new game. GREAT Snacks provided.
ADULT ACTI VI TI ES
COMMI TTEE
Jean Biegun, (Chair)
Beth Barfield
Cathy Edwards
Judy Rollin
Jennifer Hollahan
LETS GET CREATIVE - CHOCOLATE MINT BOMBAY
Lets Get Creative is heading to the kitchen again!
If you enjoyed Suzanne Rolfs entertaining summer presentation on her Tea Room escapades,
youre going to love learning how to make her signature Chocolate Mint Bombay at this Sept Lets
Get Creative cooking demonstration.
Suzanne will be demonstrating how to makes this signature dish from her Tea Room menu.
No doubt Suzanne will bring the same humor and charm to her demonstration.
Your taste-buds and your funny bone are going to appreciate your participation in this
Lets Get Creative cooking class.
Saturday, September 20th
10-12. Location to be determined
Let Suzanne know if youll be joining her in the kitchen.
Morning Zen Intensive
September 27th
8:00am12:00
LUUF
Three 30 minute Sitting Periods
Wear comfortable Clothing
Bring a non-meat dish
to pass for lunch
Everyone is Welcome
email karilynn@tm.net if you plan to attend
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LUUF NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2014
Were seeking a couple more HOSTS for the Fellow-
ships CIRCLE SUPPERS in October/early Novem-
ber! Wed like to hold three, on different Saturday
evenings. These suppers are simple and fun - a pot-
luck at a hosts home, or a gathering at a restaurant -
and they are a great way to get to know Fellowship
friends. For the potluck dinners, participants coordi-
nate with their host what to bring. For the restaurant
dinner, participants pay for their own meals. A Circle
Supper has a maximum group size (not more than 8)
to contribute to good conversation over a shared meal.
One couple has volunteered to host a Circle Supper in
their home on Saturday, November 1
st
. We are look-
ing for two more hosts and dates. Please let Cathy
Edwards know if you want to be a host. Contact
Cathy after service on Sunday, or email her at:
4cathyedwards@gmail.com
When we have hosts and dates, sign-up sheets for
each Circle Supper will be posted in the vestibule of
the Fellowship at will be included in future newslet-
ters.
Friendly Fellowship around Good
Food!
Host a Circle Supper!
Our Fall Discussion Group will be based
on the UUA Common Read for 2014
Reclaiming Prophetic Witness
Liberal Religion in the Public Square
Author Paul Rasor asserts that conservative
Christianity is not the only valid religious
voice in contemporary social policy, and that
we have a role in the ethical debate.
In this clarion call to action, leading Unitarian
Universalist Theologian Paul Rasor dispels the
myth that conservative Christianity is the only
valid religious voice in the in the national de-
bate on social policy. Showing that religious
liberals are more numerous than many realize,
he calls on them to embrace their prophetic
heritage and bring their religious convictions
to bear on the issues of our times. Reclaiming
Prophetic Witness will lift your spirit, while
inspiring you to lift your voice and reclaim a
place in the public square.
Books will be ordered through the UUA about
mid-September with plans to meet for three
daytime sessions, tentatively October 14th and
28th, and November 11th.
We can schedule an evening session for those
unable to participate during the day if there is
enough interest.
Sign up in the coat room to order books
(Theyre also available as e-books through
Amazon Kindle and Google Play) and indicate
your interest in day or evening meet times.
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GreenLivingOnBehalf of theEarth
GLOBE
WI LD ONES Native Plants, Natural Landscapes
HI STORY
In 1977, a natural-landscaping workshop was held in Milwaukee, led by Lorrie Otto, a Wisconsin native and life-long naturalist,
teacher, crusader and future founding board member of the Wisconsin Chapter of The Nature Conservancy. The nine people
that attended that workshop became intensely interested in the new concept of landscaping with native plants. The enthusiasm of
these people blossomed into an organization that eventually became known as Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes.
LOCATI ONS
There are two Chapters in our part of the state. For other Wisconsin Chapter locations, check out the wildones.org website. The
two near us are:
foxvalleyarea.wildones.org-- APPLETON General Information (920) 730-3986
wildonesgreenbay.blogspot.com--GREEN BAY Bill Krouse, President (920) 621-6222
Chapter meetings usually consist of scheduled speakers or activities such as yard tours. Business meetings are held by the
Board of Directors.
THE WI LD CENTER
Wild Ones Headquarters, Neenah, WI 920/730-3986
wildones.org/eco/center
The Wild Ones Institute for Learning and Development (W I L D) is located on 16 acres in Neenah. The name was chosen
through their hope that over the years many people will visit The Center to learn the importance and "how tos" of sustainable
landscaping. Another function the Headquarters serves is to continue development and expansion of their national education
efforts.
The Center was opened to the public in January 2009. Grounds are accessible to visitors at all times, and the facility is st affed
during the hours of 10am to 3pm, Monday through Friday. The property is also available to rent for meetings or other events
such as weddings. Besides helping Wild Ones to fulfill its environmental education mission, other functions conducive to
learning and development include aspects related specifically to the preservation of the WILD Center site. Guckenberg-Sturm
Marsh is the last functioning marsh along the Fox River waterway, which is part of the Great Lakes watershed. The 16 acres of
upland, riparian woodland and marsh along the Fox River which Wild Ones owns not only showcases demonstration areas of
natural landscaping and formal gardens for all ecotypes, but also preserves this very vital marsh and riparian woodland. The
entire site is protected by conservation easement, so it will remain protected into perpetuity.
WILD Center management and staff like to think of the facility as a living laboratory, to be used by Wild Ones members,
friends, and visitors alike to learn about the benefits of using native plants and natural landscaping. Further it is hoped that this
information would be used toward developing their own sustainable landscaping, all the while preserving the Marsh and riparian
woodland to the Great Lakes watershed.
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Two of the current programs offered to members and sponsored by WildOnes are
BUTTERFLY GARDEN RECOGNITION PROGRAM
PLANT RESCUE
Check the website or call the Center for details.
SOME OF THE GOALS WHICH HAVE BEEN ATTAINED BY WILD CENTER:
Established a permanent Wild Ones headquarters which provides a tangible presence on a national level
Showcases demonstration gardens using native plants and natural landscaping
Promotes environmental awareness in the community
Helps protect the Fox River and the Great Lakes Watershed through rain gardens, prairie development, removal/monitoring
of invasive species, and promoting general natural landscaping
Serves as a model for sustainable landscaping and restored habitat
PROJECTS IN PROGRESS INCLUDE:
Provide environmental science opportunities and a research site
Preserve and restore a portion of the West Shore of Little Lake Butte des Morts
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:
First Thursdays at the WILD Center: Beginning each spring in April, and continuing through November, Wild Ones invites you
to help them keep the headquarters looking its best in an effort to put their best foot forward to the world something to show off
to non-native landscapers and something of which native landscapers can be proud. With that in mind, volunteers are encour-
aged to stop by on the first Thursday of the month and bring along your tools, weed-pulling gloves, and sturdy shoes. Plan to roll
up your sleeves to keep the Center looking inviting for humans as well as wildlife.
If interested in the pot luck meal that follows the workday, they ask that you please bring a dish to pass.
Bat Population Monitoring -- The WILD Center is part of an effort in the Fox Valley to develop a baseline population for local
bat species. Volunteers are needed to help with monitoring sessions using acoustical electronic equipment. No bats will be han-
dled for this effort. Monitoring sessions are led by a trained project intern and will occur weekly starting at sunset and lasting
approximately 1.5 hours (day to be determined). Volunteers will receive training during their first monitoring session. Volun-
teer every week or occasionally as your time allows.
Please note: The WILD Center website is in the process of being updated; for details and further information regarding
questions or any volunteer opportunities, contact the Center at (920) 730-3986.
WHY NATURAL LANDSCAPI NG?
Restoration and establishment of native plant communities:
preserves biodiversity,
helps our wildlife by providing pollination opportunities, food, and shelter,
and, as best said by Lorrie Otto: If suburbia were landscaped with meadows, prairies, thickets, or forests, or combinations
of these, then the water would sparkle, fish would be good to eat again, birds would sing and human spirits would soar.
Authors Notes:
I hope youve enjoyed this article which I have sent out to our congregation to illustrate just one of the ways we can work in harmony with na-
ture for the good of all.
I would also like to thank Donna Vanbuecken, Executive Director of the WILD Center, for taking the time to assist me in writing this article.
J udi Northen, GLOBE Environment Committee
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Youre invited to Artists On The Road, a Group Exhibition at
the Miller Art Museum, 104 So. 4th St.,Sturgeon Bay, WI which
is on view now thru September 16th and will feature artworks from
artists inspired by new horizons away from home.
Artist and fellow UU, Bonnita Budysz will be presenting a muse-
um talk From Trip To Treasure on Thursday,
September 11th at 10:30 a.m. She will share artistic
adventures from her travels, in particular showcasing the paint-
ings from California and
Ireland (pic attached) that she chose for inclusion in this exhibit.
If interested a small LUUF group will be traveling together to Sturgeon Bay, meeting at Kim Ev-
eretts home in Mishicot and at the Fellowship. Well dine at Bluefront Caf in
Sturgeon Bay afterwards and return late afternoon.
If interested in joining the group outingContact Jean Biegun at: jbiegun@att.net
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Mandalas
The Fellowship is invited to view artwork by
Susan Phillips which will be on display at her
studio on Sat. & Sun., Sept. 6 & 7 from 1-4.
She designs and paints original and
colorful Mandalas.
A reception will be held on Sat., Sept 6
Her studio is located at 2402 Franklin Street
(the old Plant 3 building) on the 2nd floor.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Susan Phillips will be teaching a Tai Chi class
through UWM this Fall starting Sept 24th on
Wednesdays at 6-7 p.m.
If interested contact
Suzanne Lawrence at:
suzanne.lawrence@uwc.edu or
call her at 920-683-4702.
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Check out Hope Houses NEW Amazon.com wish list!!!! Just go to Amazon.com,
login to your account and do a wish list search for Hope House of Manitowoc County
On the wish list you will find a list of items that Hope House can always use as well as those unique items
that pop up that we might need on a one-time basis. You can order the items from our wish list under
our account and they can be shipped directly to Hope House. An easy, no-fuss way to give!
Thank you to Hope House volunteers in August
Sandy Bast, Jim & Evie Sustman, Kim & Jim Everett,
Carolyn Rabata, Cecilia Held, and Mary Jane Lukes
Mark your calendar - next Hope House volunteer week isSept 7- Sept 14th
and volunteers are still needed.
Contact Evie Sustman or Nancy Slatterly if you can help out.
The next volunteer training date will be at St. Thomas the Apostle in Newton
on Sat Sept 6th from 9 30- 11 am. Contact Heather at 920-686-1436 or at
hlawhon@hopehousemc.org , if youd like to participate in the training.
LUUF NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2014
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDFOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
Contact Jim Sustman if youre available for volunteer opportunities at TREP
Volunteers are always need.
Two Rivers Mishicot Ecumenical Pantry
Celebrating 27 years of service to the Mishicot and Two Rivers area
OUT REACH & SOCI AL J USTI CE COMMI TTEE
Jim Sustman (Chair), Nancy Horvath, Jennifer Hollahan, Patty Marquardt, John Thompson
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Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
620 Park Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
L A K E S H OR E U NI T A R I A N U NI V E R S A L I S T MI S S I O N
As a welcoming and accepting, diverse and inquiring spiritual fellowship,
We unite to create a community which stimulates a free exchange and
Exploration of ideas, foster spiritual and intellectual growth, and
serves as a base for active outreach to benefit the world around us.
AS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS, WE AFFIRM AND PROMOTE THESE PRINCIPLES
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice, equality and compassion in human relationships
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process
The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
PEACE TO ALL