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Adult Enrichment Programs
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STAND
FOR PEACE -- MAY 25
The UU Church of Savannah’s Social Justice and Action
Committee invites you to "Stand for Peace."
“Stand for Peace” is a non-violent, silent witnessing
for peace, and for bringing American troops home from Iraq.
The group will meet May 25, 2008, at 1 PM, near the statue in
Johnson Square. Members of all faith traditions who oppose the
continuing occupation of Iraq are welcome to bring signs expressing
their views on the issues.
In coming out to "Stand for Peace," the Savannah congregation
joins with over 120 Unitarian Universalist congregations around
the country in the Unitarian Universalist Association’s
(UUA) March for Peace campaign. This is the UUA's contribution
to a national interfaith effort to end the war.
The vigil will continue to take place from 1-2 PM, the 4th Sunday
of every month, until US troops are brought home. This is a
silent vigil in the sense that people are asked to not get into
any arguments with those of differing opinion, but rather let
your signs do the talking. Remember to bring water, a hat, and
sunscreen! Contact Jessica Bridges at 224-7456, or Vicki Weeks
at 231-2252, for more information.
Background
“Stand for Peace” began in Key West, Florida on
Sunday, September 17, 2006. Participants represented an interfaith
group that included many members of the Unitarian Universalist
Fellowship of Key West. This group has continued holding a weekly
"Stand for Peace" every Sunday since then. The action
was created as an opportunity to silently witness for peace,
and against the continuing occupation of Iraq. Participants
stand silently, avoiding any verbal conflicts.
This ongoing action differs from other "peace demonstrations"
in that participants take a stand on each corner of Eaton and
Duval, the most visible intersection in Key West. Once there
are 3-5 people per corner at that intersection, a few people
move to the next intersection to witness. They intend to keep
expanding until there is a “Stand for Peace” on
every corner from the Gulf to the Atlantic on Duval, or until
(by far the preferred alternative) the occupation ends.
The “Stand for Peace” takes place every Sunday from
1-2, allowing people to meet after attending Sunday services
in their own houses of worship. This allows both UUs, and friends
from other faith traditions, time to enjoy the fellowship of
their churches, and still to join in the hour of witnessing.
It is a wonderfully empowering and fulfilling experience, and
the positive responses grow every week, with at least 75-80%
positive at this point. People are very thankful, and often
express the wish that this was happening in their town.
Most moving are the expressions of gratitude from members of
the military. As one young soldier, preparing for his second
tour of duty said, “We (active military) can’t speak
out against what is happening over there, but I thank God that
there are some who can and do. You speak for many of us.”
CONTACT: Vicki Weeks
912-231-2252
Divervicki@aol.com |
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CHOIR
REHEARSALS
Wednesdays @ 6 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Come, join, and sing
with Kelly Blackmarr. All voices are welcomed to share this
exhilarating musical experience.
Adult choir will continue to meet Wednesday nights from 6:00
to 7:30 pm.
All rehearsals are held in the church sanctuary.
UU CHILDREN’S CHOIR SCHEDULE
RE
SUNDAY
Rehearsal Wed 5/14 5:15-5:45 Sanctuary
Rehearsal Wed 5/21 5:15-5:45 Sanctuary
Sing in Church Sun 5/25 10:35 am Meet in FH
Songs: TBA
FH
= Fellowship Hall
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GENTLE
YOGA W/ MARY ANN – WEDNESDAYS, 5:30 P.M.
Mary Ann Muller, RN, leads participants in a gentle approach
to Yoga techniques that respect the body.
1. Easy, gentle approach. Emphasis is on relaxation and breathing,
which encourages spiritual growth.
2. Course requirements: Must be 18 and older. Have a mat and
blanket. Yoga equipment is desirable, but not required.
3. No child care provided. Because of time of meeting and constraints
on budgets, child care is not provided for this program.
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DRUUM
CIRCLE
DrUUm Circle meets every first and third Saturday at 7:30 p.m.
in the Church Sanctuary. You don’t need to belong to any
special group or even own a drum. More information available:
contact adultenrichment@uusavannah.org or, call 912-234-0980.
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CHECK
OUT OPPORTUNITIES TO GET INVOLVED IN THE BROADER UU COMMUNITY!
Below is information on two up-coming meetings: General Assembly
of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations (our
national organziation) and Thomas Jefferson District Annual
Meeting. Family
reunions; you know they'd love to have you come!
General
Assembly, A Meeting of Congregations
June 25-29, 2008
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Common Threads
Information
about GA
http://www.uua.org/events/generalassembly/index.shtml
Registration
in now open: http://www.uua.org/events/generalassembly/registrationhousing/registration/index.shtml
And....
Thomas Jefferson District Annual Meeting
April 25-26, 2008
Hosted by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Asheville,
NC
Information
and online registration:
http://www.tjd.uua.org/tjd-2008annual-meeting-details.html
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HELP
US BE GREENER!
7th Principle Meeting is Thursday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m.
Who - Anyone interested in Green Living and Sustainability is
encouraged to attend.
The 7th Principle
Group strives to discuss and implement ways to; build awareness
of societal environmental issues among UUs, generate commitment
for personal lifestyle changes, motivate UUs to community
action on environmental issues, build a connection between
spiritual practice and environmental consciousness, build
awareness of and rectify environmental injustices, and achieve
Green Sanctuary accreditation from the UUA.
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