
The Northliner
June 23, 2023
Sunday services are held at 10:00 am. Currently our services are held live at UCN and also streamed on Zoom. Coffee hour follows the service.
Join Zoom Meeting:
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Meeting ID: 933 6445 4692
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The service begins promptly at 10 am. If you'd like to join in conversation before the service, you may join the Zoom meeting at 9:50 and wrap up your conversations shortly before 10.
June 25: “Credo vs. Creed," Rev. Tony Larsen
People often use the words "faith" and "belief" interchangeably, but Tony will argue that there's a difference between belief that something is true, and belief in someone or something. The first is a creed; the second is a credo.
Intergen Service
We will come together today to celebrate Rev. Tony’s four years of service to UCN and his retirement. This will be his last service as our minister. During the service, there will be special recognition given to him.
July 2: "Defending Liberty," Rev. Sarah Oelberg
As we celebrate our nation's founding, Sarah will distinguish between democracy and liberty, and ask whether we are in danger of losing one or both.
Connections
A memorial service for Ted Turner will be held Saturday July 1, 2023 at 2:00 pm. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall. Everyone who knew Ted is welcome to join us for the Celebration of Life and reception.
Messages from our Leaders
Minister's Messages
Tony's home office hours are every Wednesday, 1-7 pm. You can call at other times too, but you are more likely to reach him in person on Wednesdays.
- See the Links section below to access many of Tony's sermons and his Parson to Person articles.
RE News for Youth and Adults
Important News: Summer Camp is Postponed
We planned to bring summer camp back this year, with a survival camp on June 23rd through the 25th. As many families have commitments during this time, we have decided to postpone camp until September. We can still look forward to walking the trails, building a fire, finding fresh water, learning to build a shelter, winning our scavenger hunt, and of course, eating smores. A new date will be shared soon. Thank you for your patience.
Blessings,
LaToya
Note: remember to read All Things RE for the most up to date news about RE.
Social and Racial Justice, and Animal Ministry
For the Bible Tells Me So
There will be a showing of the powerful documentary “For the Bible Tells Me So” as part of Unitarian Church North’s celebration of LGBTQ+ pride. The film will be shown at UCN at 6:30 pm on Friday, June 23 in the Sanctuary.
According to www.imdb.com [imdb.com], the film is “An exploration of the intersection between religion and homosexuality in the U.S. and how the religious right has used its interpretation of the Bible to stigmatize the gay community.” It will be followed by a panel discussion led by Rev. Tony Larsen (Unitarian Universalist Minister for over 48 years) and Julie Konik (Unitarian Universalist Seminarian). Refreshments will be provided. Admission is free, and donations for the HRC (www.hrc.org) will be accepted. To help us prepare, please register at Eventbrite registration link, if possible.
Announcements
Now Hiring!
The Sunday Services Zoom Team is looking "for a few good zoom hosts." The requirements for this position are listed in the above pdf document. Please contact Gerry or Dan if interested.
Summer Hiking Dates
- Saturday, June 24, 9-11:30 am: Glacier Hills County Park in Richfield. Meet at 1664 Friess Lake Road, Hubertus, WI at 9 am.
- Saturday, July 15, 9-11:30 am
- Saturday, August 5, 9-11:30 am
Other locations to be determined.
Morning Meditations
This is a continuing group meditation practice facilitated by Anna Rychner. Learn about your mind and breath’s inner connections and how to rein in your thoughts and feelings to live a more peaceful life. Tuesday mornings, 9:30 in the sanctuary. Donations for UCN welcome.
Events at UCN
- Qi Gong is held most Saturdays at 11 am in the Fellowship Hall. Call Diane at
307-763-0903 for details.
Thank you for supporting the groups that use our facilities.
Calendar
Calendar through July 9
Meetings are held via Zoom, unless stated.
- Friday, June 23, 6:30 pm: SJ Film Showing - Sanctuary (Julie Konik)
- Saturday, June 24, 9:00 am: Hike at Glacier Hills (Julie Cabaniss)
- Sunday, June 25, 11:15 am: Reception for Tony
- Tuesday, June 27, 9:30 am: Meditation (Anna Rychner)
- Saturday, July 1, 2:00 pm: Memorial Service for Ted Turner
- Wednesday, July 5: UUs Out to Lunch (Brenda Berg)
The monthly calendar for UCN events, not including rentals, can be seen on our website at: https://ucnorth.org/calendar/
Please remember to contact Lyn, info@ucnorth.org, to reserve rooms for your meetings, rehearsals, ceremonies, etc. To hold an event or ceremony at UCN, contact Lyn for date availability, facilities use forms, and answers to your questions.
All church committee meetings are open; visitors are welcome. Contact the committee chair (listed on the calendar above) for details or to receive the zoom info for a meeting. For information on classes and groups that meet at UCN, as well as future meeting and event dates, please see the website, www.ucnorth.org, or call the office, 262-375-3890.
Reminders
Worship and UUA Information
Please contact John Cabaniss (john@cabanisslaw.com) if you want to help with Worship Services. Worship assistants are especially needed.
Sunday Announcements: If you would like to have an announcement read at the service, please prepare it using the Spoken Announcement Guidelines, and send it to Joy Schroeder (peacenow@charter.net) or John Cabaniss (john@cabanisslaw.com) or that Sunday's Worship Assistant by the FRIDAY BEFORE the service, and they will relay it to the worship assistant.
- Reserving the Projector: If you will need the projector for a given date, please remember to sign the “Projector Reservation Signup List” on the clipboard on the table outside the office in the north lobby.
- GA: Register today to join us in Pittsburgh, PA or online for GA this June 21 – 25 and be part of an historic time in our beloved living tradition. Click this link for a booklet on program listings, messages from our advertisers, and helpful information about GA:
- UU Women's Connection offers retreats, newsletters and resources for women: https://www.uuwomensconnection.org/
- The Common Read for 2023-24 is On Repentance and Repair, by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg. Go to UUA.org/read for more information.
General Information
Becoming a Member of UCN is very easy. Simply make a pledge of record, sign our Membership Book, and provide personal data (name, phone, email, address, etc.) for our records. We also provide New to UU and UCN Classes in the Spring and Fall. It is not necessary to attend the classes, however they are very informative, providing information about Unitarian Universalism and our church (its history and how it operates). For more information, you can contact Dan Lusk (262-234-9406).
- Caring Circle: a group of people who may be willing to bring meals, help with transportation, make visits, pick up groceries, etc. for members and friends of UCN in temporary need. Sign up at church or virtually: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0A44ACA82BA75-caring
First Aid Kits are located near the elevators on each level. Each kit is in a white box and mounted on the wall. AED Machines are near the first aid kits. If you have any questions, please contact Brian Bunzel, Building Committee Chair, at (262) 573-0045 or brianbuzel@yahoo.com.
Masks are Optional at UCN. Masks are available in the church lobby. Questions regarding mask policy can be directed to Julie Zumach, President, or Leigh Hoftiezer and Jean Woodmansee, re-opening Subcommittee co-chairs. Building questions should be directed to Brian Bunzel, Building Committee chair.
UCN is now able to accept donations via PayPal. Please use the QR code above, or see our website (Donate) for more details, or or click here: give.ucnorth.org/paypal/
Food Barrel: Don’t forget to grab a food item out of your pantry for the food barrel as you leave for church.
Scrip Fundraiser: Scrip Cards are still a great way to support UCN. Use cards for carryout or online purchase with ScripNow!. There are 3 ways to buy or reload your cards: ScripNow! (Pay online, use online or in person), PrestoPay (buy or reload cards) or at UCN. If you have a special request or questions about Scrip, contact Mark Muellenbach.
If you order from Quill.com and tell them UCN recommended them, UCN will earn a $50 gift card.
Support Black-Owned businesses: "MKE Black" offers a list of Black-owned businesses you can reference: https://mkeblack.org/
If you would like to donate directly to Family Promise, please send your donation to them, with “UCN Member” written in the memo line. This will give UCN credit for the donation. Their address is: Family Promise of Ozaukee County, 136 W. Grand Ave., Port Washington, WI 53074.
The Social Justice Committee has an OPT-IN email list for anyone who would like to be notified on short notice to provide a physical presence at social justice activities. Please contact Sherryl Andrus, sherryla70@gmail.com, to be added to the list.
Monthly Fellowship Gatherings
- Ladies’ Lunch and Levity group: Join us the third Monday of the month at the back room of Mequon Fiddleheads at noon. Come when you are able; everyone is welcome. Contact brendaberg@spectrum.net for info.
UUs OutToLunch meets at noon on the first Wednesday of every month at favorite restaurants. Couples, singles, men & women are all welcome, long-term commitment or not. Each month, a different member of the group takes the responsibility of choosing a restaurant at which to meet and eat, and emails the rest of the group with the particulars as to what and where, requesting yay or nay from the emailed recipient, so that reservations can be made if required. Join us! Email brendaberg@spectrum.net
First Sunday Lunch: Join us after the service in the Fellowship Hall for lunch and fellowship on the first Sunday of the month, October through June.
Submitting Content for our Publications
Please submit articles for the Northliner to info@ucnorth.org. To keep the Northliner from becoming cumbersome to read, you are encouraged to keep these articles short, and to repeat them only twice. The deadline for submitting articles is every Thursday at noon. Items submitted later might not be proofed for errors or published.
Contact Information and Links
Rev. Tony Larsen Hours and Availability:
Office Hours: Wednesdays from 1:00 to 7:00 pm, by phone at 262-930-9091 (cell). If no answer, call landline: 262-632-9886.
Feel free to call at other times too, but you are more likely to reach him on Wednesdays.
Tony's address is: 720 S. Marquette St. Unit 416, Racine, WI 53403.
Director of Religious Education LaToya Bates:
262-385-3408; dre@ucnorth.com
UCN Office Hours: Tuesday through Friday, 9 am to 2:30 pm. Office is closed for bad weather and holidays.
Links
You'll find some of Tony's sermons at https://ucnorth.org/past-sermons/
Read Tony's Parson to Person columns
Information on our Share the Plate Recipient
Minutes from current Leadership Board meetings
- Our pulpit schedule contains a wide range of topics that cover spiritual exploration, various theologies, holidays, social justice, and more. Read descriptions of the upcoming sermons and bios of the speakers.
Mid-America Region offers webinars and other important information: uua.org/midamerica.
For more information about UCN, see our website www.ucnorth.org or call the office at
262-375-3890.
Please check channel 4, 6, 12 or 58, or our website, www.ucnorth.org, for weather closings.
Unitarian Church North
Email: info@ucnorth.org
Website: www.ucnorth.org
Location: 13800 North Port Washington Road, Mequon, WI, USA
Phone: 262-375-3890
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UnitarianChurchNorth/