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Connections
-- for fun, challenge,
and fellowship!
Programs, groups, and
committees at UUSIC
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Book
Discussions
Freewheeling discussion of books at 7:30 PM in the Library on the second Monday of each month. Attendees chose the books at the beginning of the year. If you like to read, we invite you to attend.
Learn more
Mary Lou Welter
354-1231
jayhawk at juno.com
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Buddhist Sangha
An informal
study/practice group meets Wednesday evenings for meditation/discussion.
Steve Locher
354-6260
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Buildings and Grounds
We meet as needed to coordinate the ongoing care of our buildings and grounds, including
gardening, painting, and repairs.
John Jennewein
351-3526
maplelanding2whiting at gmail.com
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Campus Ministry Committee
We
meet to support the UUSIC
Campus
Ministry Group, helping
with policies, outreach, and
programming for young adults. For
more information, contact DRE Lois
Cole, 319-337-3443,
education@uusic.org; or campus
coordinator Mike Wilson,
mjwilson950@yahoo.com.
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Children and Youth Committee
We support
LRE teachers, develop programs and policies, and plan
intergenerational events. We always welcome new members,
and offer enriching opportunities to help out with one-time
events or with ongoing projects, as well as to make new friends
at UUSIC.
Learn more
Lois Cole, DLRE
466-1476
Email us
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Choir
The choir performs the musical meditation for services one Sunday each month, and responses on other selected Sundays. New members are always welcome – we have no auditions.
We rehearse Thursdays from 7:15 PM - 8:30 PM in the Sanctuary – feel free to join in!
Learn moreBarbra Buddin, choir director
339-7432
barbybuddin at yahoo.com
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Committee on Young Adult Programming
We meet as needed to support UUSIC campus and Young Adult groups, helping with policies, outreach, and programming for young adults.
Vicki Siefers
338-5984
vsiefers at mchsi.com
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Covenant Groups
Small groups of 8-12 people meet monthly to foster connections as well as personal and spiritual development.
Learn more
Jan Locher
354-6260
lochers at mchsi.com
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Dances of Universal Peace
On the first Sunday of each month, we gather at 7 PM in Channing Hall for simple folk dances and chants honoring various religious traditions. These prayerful, heart-opening dances foster connections between people; no experience needed, instruction provided.
Learn more
Virginia Melroy
338-1778
virginia-melroy at uiowa.edu
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Drum Circle
We meet the first Wednesday of each month in Channing Hall at 7 PM for an inclusive, fun, and rhythmic community of all styles and stripes. Bring your own instrument, or use available cow bells, Native American prayer drum, Latin conga – you’ll find room for your song!
Learn moreCliff Missen
338-8542
cliff at widernet.org
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Free Lunch
UUSIC volunteers prepare and serve the
Free Lunch at the Wesley Center on Dubuque Street on the second Friday of each month from 11:30-1:30.
Learn more
Bonnie Penno
354-6952
alexpenno
at yahoo.com
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Green Sanctuary
We
work
to
raise
our
congregation's
commitment
to
our
faith's
seventh
principle:
Respect
for
the
interdependent
web
of
all
existence
of
which
we
are
a
part,
by
encouraging
lifestyle
changes,
fostering
a
congregational
commitment
to
become
a
Green
Sanctuary
as
recognized
by
the
Unitarian
Universalist
Ministry
for
the
Earth,
and
reaching
out
to
our
community
to
support
action
on
facing
climate
change.
Learn
more
Check out the
great, fresh-from-the-garden
recipes
collected
by
the
Green
Sanctuary
committee!
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Historical Records
We preserve the history of UUSIC and its members and friends by collecting, cataloging, and organizing historical materials of many types. We also share information about our heritage through newsletter articles and displays.
Marilyn Jennewein
marilyn-jennewein at uiowa.edu
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Interweave
Supporting our UUSIC commitment to being a Welcoming Congregation, our group includes lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transgender people, and their heterosexual allies. We meet each month for social action, education, and fun.
Learn
more
John Elson
358-1016
john-elson at uiowa.edu |
Tova Vitiello
337-7093
tovavitiello
at aol.com |
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Lifespan Religious Education
LRE classes for pre-K through
grade 6 attend the first 15 minutes of services and then meet in their
classrooms during 9 AM and 11 AM Sunday services. Learn more
Lois Cole, DRE
466-1476
education
at uusic.org
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Membership Associates
We work to make UUSIC a warm and welcoming place: greeting visitors, offering information, welcoming newcomers, and recruiting volunteers. We meet one Sunday a month.
Jean Reese
351-5488
jlareese at earthlink.com |
Larry Audlehelm
665-5667
l.audlehelm
at mchsi.com
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Partner Church Task Force
Through our relationship with our partner church in Janosfalva, we learn more about Romanian Unitarians. We raise money to support the church and village through our winter Festival of First Bread.
Learn more
Sally Hartman
338-7870
sallyahartman at hotmail.com
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Pastoral Care and UniCare
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The Pastoral Care Committee meets
once a month, and works with our minister to provide pastoral care to members and friends who contact us to arrange visits.
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UniCare
offers person-to-person assistance for members and friends in
need. Volunteers provide food, home visits, receptions following
memorial services, and other support.
Learn more
Bonnie Penno
354-6952
alexpenno
at yahoo.com
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Secular Humanists
We meet each the third Tuesday of the month in the Fireside Room to discuss a wide range of topics; all are welcome.
Learn moreLee and Sue Eberly
339-8349
leeeberly at
q.com
susaneberly at q.com
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Social Justice Coordinating Committee
We meet monthly on the second Monday at 7 PM to coordinate UUSIC community service activities. Once or twice a month after services, we offer advocacy opportunities at the Social Justice table in Channing Hall.
Learn moreGary Klein
354-2600
garryklein at gmail.com
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Treats and Talents Auction
An annual auction in Channing Hall, usually in April, connects UUs all year though parties, artwork, and services such as yard work, painting, and carpentry. Proceeds benefit the UUSIC general fund.
Learn moreLori Marshall
338-3117
kandlmars at mchsi.com
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Ushers
Each Sunday six ushers, three at each service, greet and seat people, hand out bulletins, provide hearing devices, and take the offering.
Barbara
Beaumont
626-6227
bgbeaumont at juno.com
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Welcome Home Wednesdays
In two, 6-week sessions on Wednesday evenings, October-November
and February-March, participants share a catered dinner at 5:45
PM, vespers at 6:30, and adult education from 7:00-8:30.
Children’s programming is offered from 6:30-8:30. Come for any
or all of these WHW activities.
Learn more
Lois Cole, DLRE
466-1476
education at uusic.org
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Lisa Tauke
358-0189
LTauke at yahoo.com
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Worship Associates
Members and friends who serve as
UUSIC Worship Associates
participate in each worship
service throughout the year.
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Worthley Evenings
Join us on the first Tuesday of each
month from 5:45-8:00 PM for sherry, dinner, fellowship, and
interesting presentations on a variety of topics. All are
welcome!
Learn more
UUSIC
337-3443
email
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Yahoo Drummers
Whether it's a cow
bell, Native American prayer drum,
Latin conga, or African shekere,
there's room for your song at the
Iowa City Drum Circle. Join our
Drum Circle the first Wednesday of
every month from 7 PM to 10 PM.
We welcome all comers regardless
of experience, age, or drumming
tradition! Extra drums are always
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