Roots & Wings

Boo! 🎃👻 The spooky season has arrived, my little goblins and ghouls! And what better way to haunt your home than with a Chalice Pumpkin—a masterpiece of warmth and delight! 🎃✨ Carve that eerie yet elegant chalice, light it up, and let it cast its glow through the shadows of the night. When you’re done, I double dare you...no, I TRIPLE DOG DARE YOU... to post your creation on the LOUU Community Interest & Event FB Page. Muhaha! 🔮🕸️

Let the carving begin... if you dare! 😈

Last week our Chalice Children made their own chalice as they learned about its symbolic meaning to our faith. This week we continue to grow a sense of belonging by playing games that reinforce the people, places, and objects in the congregation, especially people who work for the congregation.

Last week our EPIC Kids constructed their covenant with each other & our community using Jenga blocks. This week we will explore how communities use the practice of reflection to help themselves grow and make changes if needed by participating in a "reflection" scavenger hunt and discussion.

Grown-ups can use this time to socialize, lend the HOME Team a hand, and/or have a group check-in with each other.

We encourage your family to join our faith development community and invite a friend! Add the new time to your calendar right now! 🙂

* Youth meet 11:15-12:15 in room 209. See below for more Youth Group Info.*

What will the kids be doing before service?

Inspire & Learn: 9:00 - 9:45 am (Faith Development Classes)

• Babies - 3.5 olds are with our Childcare Staff, Nursery
• 3.5 - 6 yr olds will participate in Chalice Children, Room 111
• 7-11 yr olds will participate in EPIC: Equal Participants in Community, Room 201

What will kids be doing during the service?

Connect & Worship: 10:00 - 11:00 am (Intergenerational Worship)

• Nursery is open for babies - 3.5 yr olds.
• All children are welcome in the sanctuary during the service. We also have 2 comfort rooms and a variety of fidgets and quiet activities for all ages.

What will kids be doing after the service?

Explore & Play: 11:15 - 12:45 pm (Kids Fellowship Time)

• If a child's grown-ups are participating in Adult Programming after the service, we ask that you sign the kids in with our childcare team in the hallway outside of the Nursery.
• Our childcare staff will offer playground time if the weather is cooperating or the kids will have free activity choices like arts, crafts, games, puzzles, etc... in room 201.
  
• All childcare ends at 12:45 pm.

If you would like to volunteer for one of our teams, please reach out to Chris at dlfd@liveoakuu.org

October 5

• 9:00- 11:00 am Soulful Parenting Meeting, LOUU Library. Support & Social group for all grown-ups of elementary aged children and younger. Childcare is provided by our childcare staff.

October 6

• 8:45 - 12:45 pm Nursery open
• 9:00 -9:45 am Chalice Children (3.5 yr - 6 yr old) Room 111, "All Around Us"
• 9:00 - 9:45 am Epic Kids (7 - 11 yr olds) Room 201, "EPIC: Equal Participants in Community: Spiritual Growth: Jenga Covenant/Reflection
• 11:15-12:15 pm Youth Group (12-18 yr olds) Room 209 Media Discussion: Theme Transformation
  
• 11:15-12:45 pm Voices of the Movement, presented by JEDI team. Tim Buckley, Facilitator. Room 105. This week's session will continue exploring the role of children in the Civil Rights Movement and transition into a discussion about the contributions of women to the movement. All are welcome to attend, even if you didn’t attend the first session.
  
• 11:15-12:15 pm Self Facilitated Table Discussions

October 9

• 7:00-9:00 pm Wellspring: Love at the Center

October 13

• 8:45 - 12:45 pm Nursery open
• 9:00 -9:45 am Chalice Children (3.5 yr - 6 yr old) Room 111, "Chalice Necklaces"
• 9:00 - 9:45 am EPIC Kids (7 - 11 yr olds) Room 201, "EPIC: Equal Participants in Community: Community Care: Friendship Freeze!
• 11:00 - 2:00 pm All Ages, Family Fun Day on the church grounds

October 16

• Deep Thought Discussion Group, Library, 6:00-7:30 pm, childcare upon request.

October 19

• 9:00 - 11:00 am Parents of Young Children playgroup, LOUU Nursery, playground

October 20

• 8:45 - 12:45 pm Nursery open
• 9:00 -9:45 am Chalice Children (3.5 yr - 6 yr old) Room 111, "The beauty of nature"
• 9:00 - 9:45 am Epic Kids (7 - 11 yr olds) Room 201, "EPIC: Equal Participants in Community: community care: Makerspace Mailboxes
• 11:15-12:15 pm Youth Group (12-18 yr olds) Room 209 Social Justice
  
• 11:15-12:45 pm The Zen Meditation Group leads us in meditation practices leading into the November election and the Texas Legislative year. Includes a guided labyrinth walk.
  
• 11:15-12:15 pm Self Facilitated Table Discussions

October 23

• 7:00-9:00 pm Wellspring: Love at the Center

October 25

• 6:30-9:00 pm Fun Fourth Friday: Cosplay Movie Night "Hocus Pocus"

October 27

• 8:45 - 12:45 pm Nursery open
• 9:00 -9:45 am Chalice Children (3.5 yr - 6 yr old) Room 111,
• 9:00 - 9:45 am EPIC Kids (7 - 11 yr olds) Room 201, "EPIC: Equal Participants in Community:
• 11:00-12:15 pm Costume Parade & Halloween Activities for All Ages in the Fellowship Hall

May you be happy, May you be peaceful, May you be filled with love.

Chris

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It’s Just a Bunch of Hocus Pocus!

"Come, we fly!” to our Hocus Pocus Cosplay Movie Night on October 25th, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM. Stir up a little magic and “Amok, amok, amok!” — bring your friends, family, and best costume! Whether you’re channeling Winifred, Sarah, Mary, or any character that makes you cackle, we want to see you in full spellbinding fashion!

Where: LOUU
When: October 25th, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
Dress Code: Your favorite Hocus Pocus character (or any spooky costume you love!)

“It’s all just a bunch of Hocus Pocus!” … but with popcorn, snacks, and spooky fun! “Don’t get your knickers in a twist,” just mark your calendar and join us for a night filled with laughs, spells, and maybe a little mischief.

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(Your grown-up is welcome too) Just email Rev. Joanna and let her know and we will put you on the schedule. minister@liveoakuu.org

For mental health support for LGBTQIA+ youth, call the Trevor Project's 24/7 toll-free support line at 866-488-7386 or text "start" to 678678. For trans peer support, call the Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860. You can also reach a trained crisis counselor through the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by calling or texting 988.

The Young UU Project is now on Discord! A team of 3 youth and 2 adult moderators support our covenanting community. This server is for high school aged UU youth to practice faithful community building.
Youth need parent/guardian permission to join - Your Religious Educator has access to the permission form. DM us or email youth@uua.org for help.

Life has its ups and downs. In our Discord server, young adults (18 to 39) have a space to share this wild ride. No judgement. May we discover healthy and realistic ways to stay positive, friends! Join Here: https://discord.gg/j7buF5FV

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Check out the September 23 weekly edition of The Sweet Potato, our roundup of online UU young adult ministries, learning opportunities, pastoral care offerings, workshops, job opportunities, media, and more.

https://icont.ac/50l7v

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JUUst Breathe Live is a podcast where youth ministry has a say! Hosts Joy Berry and Eric Bliss interview UU luminaries who hold a vision of liberal religious education ministry that is both life saving and spirit lifting.

Transformation. We adapt to the changing world.

We covenant to collectively transform and grow spiritually and ethically. Openness to change is fundamental to our Unitarian and Universalist heritages, never complete and never perfect.

“Not everything that is faced can be changed. But nothing can be changed until it is faced.” —James Baldwin

You're invited to join a drop-in discussion group facilitated by Tim Buckley and the JEDI Team. No pre-registration is required, and each session is open to all.

Our meetings begin with participants listening to an episode of the Cape Up podcast together, followed by a group discussion. This week's session will continue exploring the role of children in the Civil Rights Movement and transition into a discussion about the contributions of women to the movement.

As Jonathan Capehart shares in his podcast:
"The veterans of the Civil Rights Movement made history, but they want you to know something: They didn’t set out to be heroes or icons. Some are names you know, some aren’t — but all of them have stories that need to be told while they're still here to tell them."

This audio series offers reflections from these leaders and valuable lessons on how we can apply their legacy to today’s world. Come and be part of the conversation!

We invite you to join a special, small group experience exploring our UU values through the transformative Wellspring program at Live Oak UU, led by Rev. Carrie Holley-Hurt. Space is limited, so please register soon by emailing Chris at dlfd@liveoakuu.org.

When: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, from October through March.
Dates: Oct 9 & 23, Nov 13 & 27, Dec 11, Jan 8 & 22, Feb 12 & 26, March 12 & 26

What: Wellspring offers a unique opportunity to deepen your sense of purpose and meaning through small group gatherings. With spiritual practices, companionship, readings, and heart-opening sessions, this program nurtures joy and a renewed commitment to personal growth and positive change in the world.

Wellspring: Love at The Center is one of our foundational programs, focusing on UU values and covenants with love at the core. Completing this program (or UU Sources) fulfills the foundation requirement for future Wellspring programs.

Over the course of six months, this group of ten will meet twice a month for deep listening and spiritual reflection, fostering both personal and community transformation. Participants will engage with pre-session readings and reflections on spiritual topics and UU theology.

Please note that this is a committed group, and we ask that all registrants commit to attending every session.

To register: Email Chris at dlfd@liveoakuu.org. We look forward to embarking on this meaningful journey together!

Welcome to Roots to Leaves: Love at the Center! This season, we are partnering with UU Wellspring to offer an official companion podcast for their Love at the Center curriculum, focused on the core values of Unitarian Universalism: Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity - with LOVE at the center of them all.

Throughout the season, our hosts will be speaking with UU faith leaders who helped build this new curriculum, exploring each of the values on their own and in tandem. These conversations are intended to serve as thought-provoking and accessible companions to Love at the Center, or a standalone resource for anyone looking to explore the core values of our faith.

In this episode, hosts Rev. Jude Geiger, Br. Zachary Stevens-Walter and Dr. Yvonne Garrett are joined by Linnea Nelson, Executive Director of UU Wellspring. They discuss the implications of transitioning from the language of "principles" to "shared values," the challenges and opportunities of putting "love at the center" into practice, and how the emphasis on love within Unitarian Universalism provides common ground with other faiths and belief systems.

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If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, disconnected, or disheartened, the Tiny Shifts Podcast from Foothills UU Church, is a welcoming haven for you. We don’t just provide words of encouragement; we offer tangible ”tiny shifts” that anyone can incorporate into their lives to drive significant change.

Email: dlfd@liveoakuu.org
Website: https://www.liveoakuu.org/
Location: 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park, TX, USA
Phone: 737-240-3127

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