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W E D N E S D A Y
O F E A C H
SERVICES: SUNDAY 10:00 A.M
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LUUF LAY MI NI S TERS
Dan Fischer (920) 323-3475
danf2010@comcast.net
Linda Hunter (920) 684-5590
huntel@comcast.net
Erica Strauss (920) 629-0924
erica-strauss@ameritech.net
Jim Sustman (920) 973-7391
jim_sustman@yahoo.com
LUUF BOARD
President: Kathy Fishback
V. President: John Thompson
Treasurer: Joel Marquardt
Secretary: Sandy Bast
Members at Large:
Dick Urban
Steve Abler
Jim Everett
MAY 2014
NEWSLETTER
MAY 4
Reconciling Reason with
Standing on the Side of Love
Arthur Thexton
Arthur Thexton has been a regular
speaker for us for several years. This
topic will be challenging even for
Arthur! He is a lawyer for the state of
Wisconsin, complete with a seminary
education too.
MAY 1 1
Along the Way
Daryl Deets
I believe we are created with specific
talents, interests and personalities in
order to make the world a better
place. It is a major part of my spiritu-
al journey to seek to know and under-
stand Gods plan for me. Looking
back, I think my lifes twists and turns
serve as a small example of how a
personal journey can evolve. It is
part of our search for truth and mean-
ing.
Darryl was an attorney and a circuit
court judge. He is now working part
time as an attorney with the Salutz
firm in Manitowoc.
MAY 1 8
Gail Slaughter, our first lay minister,
will lead this annual service. Please
bring a flower to share. Youll get to
take another one home after the cere-
mony!
ANNUAL MEETING
All members and friends are welcome
and encouraged to attend the annual
meeting. While only members are en-
titled to vote on fellowship matters, the
input of friends is welcome and greatly
appreciated.
The meeting will take place immedi-
ately following the service. Please
stay if you can.
MAY 25
May Collection for
Hope House
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Celebrating the Flower Communion
The annual flower communion celebration was originated in 1923 by Dr. Norbert Capek, founder of the
modern Unitarian movement in Czechoslovakia. As they did in Prague, on the last weekend before the
summer program schedule, we participate in this colorful ritual by exchanging flowers with one another,
giving concrete expression to the humanity-affirming principles of our liberal faith. The Flower Ceremo-
ny, sometimes referred to as Flower Communion or Flower Festival, is an annual ritual that celebrates
beauty, human uniqueness, diversity, and community.
Norbert apek, who was also the founder of the Unitarian Church in Czechoslovakia. He saw the need to
unite the diverse congregants of his church, from varying Protestant, Catholic, and Jewish backgrounds,
without alienating those who had left these traditions. For this reason he honored the universal beauty of
nature by having a communion of flowers instead of the Eucharist. The first Flower Communion was held
in Prague on June 4, 1923. apeks term is more accurately translated as "Flower Celebration," a term
which continues to be preferred by Czech Unitarians today.
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The Flower Communion was reportedly introduced in the United States in 1940 by Maja apek, Norberts
wife, and was widely adopted by the American Unitarian churches, and their successor Unitarian Univer-
salist congregations. Earlier Unitarian "Flower Services," documented in Midwestern U.S. Unitarian con-
gregations beginning circa 1880, were somewhat different in form from apeks service.
During the Nazi occupation of Czechoslovakia, the Gestapo broke into the apartment of the patriot and
church leader, confiscated his books and sermons, and arrested Dr. apek and his youngest daugh-
ter. A charge of treason was levelled against him; he was taken ... finally to the infamous Dachau Camp
--where he was executed, one year after his arrest in 1942. Before his death Dr. apeks courage in the
face of torture and starvation was a source of inspiration to his fellow prisoners, At the end of the war,
prisoners who survived testified that the Unitarian minister could not have been sent to a place where he
was more needed. Fortified by his words, they held on despite the grim rigors of the camp. When news
of his death reached America, Frederick May Eliot wrote ... "Another name is added to the list of heroic
Unitarian martyrs, by whose death our freedom has been bought. Ours is now the responsibility to see
to it that we stand fast in the liberty so gloriously won."
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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:
Dan Fischer (920) 323-3475 Linda Hunter (920) 684-5590 Jim Sustman (950) 755-3317
SUMMER SERVICES
Please consider presenting one of
our summer services by sharing a
good book youve read, a great va-
cation youve taken, a special topic
of interest to you whatever you
think will be of interest to our mem-
bers and friends. Our group loves
to be educated about a wide range
of subjects and we know that all of
you have something interesting you
can share. Plan for at least a 15 mi-
nute presentation time afterward for
questions and discussion.
VICKIE MAYER MEMORIAL
A memorial service for Vickie May-
er on Saturday, June 14
th
time to
be announced
Meet your LUUF Board members
who served for the past year.
Many thanks to all of them for
steering us through another won-
derful, productive year.
Kathie Fishbeck
Jim Everett Dick Urban
John Thompson Joel Marquardt
Steve Abler Sandy Bast
APRIL COLLECTION
$300
April 30, 2014
June Board Meeting - Wednesday, June 25th7:00pm. 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.
Dear Members and Friends,
Our Annual Meeting will be held
on Sunday, May 19
th
right after the
service. Child care will be provid-
ed. At this meeting we will review
the past year, approve the budget
for the upcoming fiscal year, and
elect new board mebers. Whether
you are a member or a friend, we
hope you will attend this important
meeting.
PLEDGES
Thanks very much to those of you
who have completed your pledges
for the upcoming year. If you have
not done so, we would very much
appreciate hearing from you as
soon as possible. Having a good
sense of our expected revenue
helps the board as it prepared the
budget for the upcoming year.
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LUUF NEWSLETTER MAY 2014
Kathie Fishbeck
April Service Leader
Peggy Rozca
Ted Rulseh
Nancy Horvath
April Service Presenters
Cody Halvorsen & Professor Becky Abler
Thank you to Judy, Tom & Kathy for bringing
beauty and noise abatement to the fellowship
kitchen and gathering space.
Thank you to Mary Dean for
donating an infant changing
table to the fellowship.
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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 IN APRIL
STILL IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS FOR MAY
Evie Sustman, Chr.
Max Alexander
Zoe Alexander
Dan Fischer
Carol Wergin
Sandy Bast
CHILDRENS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
May 4th,
A special thanks goes out to Evie Sustman and
her assistant, Max Alexander for once again lead-
gram.
preciated. See you in September! Have a great
summer.
FACILI TIES
COMMITTEE
Ron Kossik (Chair)
Tom Clark
Kathy Fishback
Jim Rabata
Dick Urban
LUUFS ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP
Based on the UUA Building Your Own Theology format, with Volume 3 Ethics We
as UUs say we choose our own values but what are they? Is there a connection be-
tween our religion and our character and morality and how we make decisions? The
group meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 3:00pm, and contin-
ues twice a month into May. All Members and Friends are very welcome
Contact Judy Rollins at: rollinj@att.net
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Sunday Evening Meditation
Relax, reflect and realign
For a calming start to your week
The goal of meditation is to bring inner peace
within oneself and the world in a positive and
spiritual way.
Come play with us!
(Continues through the summer months)
Kim Everett will be teaching how to play Euchre
at Game Night on Wednesday, May 14th,
6:30. Join us if you want to learn or already
know how to play. Other board games can be
played, too, after our intro instruction ses-
sion. Snacks provided.
ADULT ACTIVI TIES
COMMITTEE
Jean Biegun, (Chair)
Beth Barfield
Kathy Edwards
Judy Rollin
Talent is like electricity. We don't understand electricity. We use it. ~ Maya Angelou
Thank you Zoe Alexander and Jim Sustman for all youve contributed to
To Lets Get Creative We are all better because of your contributions and many
of us have wonderful new hand dyed silk scarves , Star Ornaments and these
beautiful painted eggs. Because of you, We are blessed with new talents!
Week Day Meditation
Morning Zen meditation / sitting
Thursday Mornings, 9:00 to 10:00
Starting on March 6th
30 minutes silent sitting on chairs,
cushions, or sitting bench.
Followed by optional
Walking meditation 5 minutes &
30 minutes of discussion
Contact Kari Alice at: 794-6163, or
email karilynn@tm.net
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Transitioning to a More Natural Diet
A cooking demonstration seminar by Shaun McMonigal
(Program brought to you by the LUUF adult activities group)
Our bodies are manifested through the food that we choose, the food that we cook and the food
that we consume. We are what we eat! In this Saturday seminar, Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship member Shaun McMonigal offers us a new way of thinking about food. In this demon-
stration cooking seminar Shaun will give us an introduction to practical ways of selecting and
preparing whole grains and vegetables as the focus of the meal. He will also provide information
on the principals and benefits of a Natural Diet. You will get:
Best methods for cooking whole grains, and the theory behind their use.
Cooking for the changing seasons in Wisconsin
Sample recipes for delicious whole food dishes
When: Saturday, May 10, 2014
Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Location: Jim and Jennifer Hollahans home:
302 N. 5th Street, Manitowoc, WI
(Location subject to change, depending on participation)
Jennifer will announce and chanegs
About Shaun: Shaun has studied traditional Japanese healing arts of Shiatsu, Do-In, Asian Diag-
nostics and Medicinal Cooking at the Kushi Institute in Becket, MA. He received the designation
of Teacher upon graduating from Level III from Michio Kushi, founder of the Kushi Institute and
leader of the global macrobiotic community. He has counseled and worked as a private medici-
nal chef throughout the Mid-West for over 20 years.
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Green Living on Behalf of the Earth
Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Environment Committee
Our Mission
Plan and coordinate activities at out fellowship including:
Sustainable living practices at the facility
Community interactions
Ecological awareness of members and friends
For more information about the national UU Ministry for Earth www.uuuministryforearth.org
Cut through needless busyness, clutter, and complication. Increase the resources available for future generations. Re-
spond to global shortages of oil, water, and other vital resources. Keep our eyes on the prize of what matters most in
our lives the quality of our relationships with family, friends, community, nature, and cosmos
LUUF NEWSLETTER MAY 2014
Environment committee
Bev Rowling (chair), Judy Rollin, Jean Biegun, Kari Alice Lynn, Carol Wergin, Judi Northen
We meet once a Month, on Tuesdaysfor lunch and a meeting - in the LUUF Kitchen
We welcome members to join us.
GLOBE AT EARTH FEST
LUUF GUITAR GROUP IN GOOD TIME AT EARTH FEST
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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 April
Evie & Jim Sustman, Kim & Jim Everett
Mary Jo & Dick Urban, Sandy Bast
Mark your calendar, next Hope House volunteer week is May 2531
LUUF NEWSLETTER MAY 2014
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDFOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES
A person to come in and clean (dust, vacuum, clean bathroom etc.) once a week.
COMING EVENTS
May 10 Letter Carrier Food Drive
Volunteers needed, please see J im Sustman
Two Rivers Mishicot Ecumenical Pantry
Celebrating 27 years of service to the Mishicot and Two Rivers area
OUT REACH & SOCIAL J USTICE COMMITTEE
Jim Sustman (Chair), Nancy Horvath, Jennifer Hollahan, Patty Marquardt, John Thompson
Spring Rummage Sale, Brat Fry,
Plant Sale Bake Sa le
Hamann Construction will again host the
rummage sale on May 16th & 17th!
As youre doing your spring cleaning start setting
your gently used donations aside for us!
If youd like to volunteer please contact us!
686-1436
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CLIPPER CITY CO-OP STEERING COMMITTEE AT WORK
ABOUT US
The idea for a local co-op began when
a few friends realized they shared the
same passion for locally grown and pro-
duced food. They knew a grocery co-
operative could make local foods easi-
er to find for shoppers and also increase
distribution opportunities for producers.
The co-op Steering Committee was
formed in early 2013 and meets twice a
month. We are following a 3-5 year
timeline from our initial formation to
opening the doors of the co-op based
on guidelines from The Food Co-op Initi-
ative.
Clipper City Co-op Steering Committee
members are:
Jill Iverson Kim Everett
Kitty Wendt Cassie Jagemann
Cath Pape Rayna Pitz
Michael Pearson
MISSION STATEMENT
Cl i pper Ci ty Co-op i s a communi ty owned, cooperati ve
grocery store, accessi bl e to al l and dedi cated to
enhanci ng the l ocal economy and our overal l wel l -bei ng.
LISTENING SESSION SCHEDULE
Clipper City Coop, invites you to meet the mem-
bers of the steering committee, at community lis-
tening sessions. Learn about the Clipper City Co-
operative and future food coop planned for Man-
itowoc. Two sessions planned, please join us:
Wednesday, May 14th at 6pm
Manitowoc City Hall
Council Chambers
Or
Sunday, May 18th at 2:00pm
Aurora Medical Center
Michigan room
For additional information contact
Kim Everett 755-8430
Jill Iverson 645-4088
Follow us on Facebook
www.facebook.com/lakeshorefoodcoop
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CLIPPER CITY CO-0P AT EARTH DAY
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LUUF NEWSLETTER MAY 2014
Dr. Aimee Up-john Light
Proper Understandings of God
and non-Christian Religions
Sunday May 18 1:00 PM 2:15 PM
Green Bay Area Unitarian
Universalist Fellowship
1641 Comanche Ave, Green Bay, WI
Dr. Aimee Upjohn-Light is Assistant Professor of Theology at Duquesne
University (Pittsburgh) specializing in theology of religions, interreligious
dialogue, comparative theology, and feminist theologies.
Dr. Aimee Upjohn-Light studied at Loyola University of Chicago where she
earned her B.A., Notre Dame University earning an M.A. in Systematic
Theology & received her PhD in Philosophy of Religion at Yale.
An author, editor, national and international speaker, her latest book is
God at the Margins: Making Theological Sense of Religious Plurality
Visit http://http://www.duq.edu/academics/faculty/aimee-upjohn-light
Gather at the UU from 12:30 PM with presentation at 1 PM
There are 2 restaurants within walking distance (Tony Roma's & D2 Sports Pub) that share a park-
ing lot. Gather early with your friends for brunch and plan to stay later for fellowship and discus-
sions.
Driving Directions:
From Hwy 41 and I-43: take Hwy 172 WEST toward Austin Straubel Airport; Turn left (south)
onto Packerland Drive. Go one block to Comanche Ave.
Note: Cellcom Green Bay Marathon will not affect Hwy 41, I-43 or Hwy 172. The marathon route crosses
the Fox River first on Main Street in De Pere and later at Dousman St/Main in the north.
The three talks by Professor Up-john Light are sponsored by
Call to Action-Wisconsin & Call To Action of Rockford, IL
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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