CURRENT NEWS
Emerson UU Board Meetings
(Open to All):
2nd Monday of each Month at 7:30 pm
Zoom 1
Next Meeting:
October 9th, 2023
Agenda
http://10 July 2023 Board Minutes
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Our Fall Fundraiser is coming soon! Put November 18th on your calendar! Can we outdo last years’ events? You can make the difference! Contact Louise Rovner to help with organization and execution.
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Camp de Benneville Pines has camp events coming up!
Cluster Weekend Retreat will be on Friday, September 29 to Sunday October 1st. Join many of our neighboring congregations in (or near) the Channel Cluster for this weekend retreat in the mountains. his weekend is a chance for the whole family to relax, hike, sing, play games, swim and enjoy the fresh air among other UUs in our cluster. Contacts: For More information: https://bit.ly/ClusterRetreatFlyer2023, for Registration form (fillable): https://bit.ly/ClusterRetreatRegistration2023, or to volunteer for programs and workshops or get more information: Contact Sharon Damerell, Annie or David Barker at clusterretreat@chaliceuu.org
PineCon: on October 20-22: a tabletop gaming retreat at our beloved UU camp. This year will be the sixth year holding this event, and every year it gets better. For more information and to sign up, please visit Camp de Benneville Pines website at http://pinecon.org/
And don’t forget to REGISTER for our THANKSGIVING CELEBRATION!
For more information, see the De Benneville Pines website Events menu. (http://debenneville.org/)
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Small Group Ministry Theme for September: Beauty
For more information about Touchstones and Small Group Ministry, see the SGM webpage: LINK HERE (in this website’s Community Activities and Groups menu).
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Emerson’s Fall Fundraiser
Saturday, November 18th
At Emerson
Contact Louise Rovner to volunteer.
Cluster Weekend Retreat
at Camp de Benneville Pines
Friday, September 29 thru
Sunday, October 1st.
Contacts: For More information: https://bit.ly/ClusterRetreatFlyer2023, for Registration form (fillable): https://bit.ly/ClusterRetreatRegistration2023, or to volunteer for programs and workshops or get more information: Contact Sharon Damerell, Annie or David Barker at clusterretreat@chaliceuu.org
PineCon – Game Weekend
at Camp de Benneville Pines
October 20-22
http://pinecon.org/
THIS WEEK: (See Ongoing Events, below)
Friday, September 22, 7 pm: Sacred Cinema
Tuesday, September 26, 9:30 am: Gardening with Rev. Matthew
Tuesday, September 26, 7:30 pm: Improv for Your Soul
Tuesday, September 26, 7:00 pm: Emerson Book Group
ONGOING EVENTS – Open to All:
First Sunday of every month, after the service
Friends, please join us after our Sunday Service to share food, drink, and companionship at our Potluck Lunch. You’re welcome to bring a dish to go around. Drinks will be provided. Be ready to fill out a card describing your dish. If you forgot to bring something, don’t worry – we will share.
And be sure to stick around afterwards to help clean up; we could always use a few hands to make light work. It’s a great way to get to know people at church.
Second Sunday of the Month after church
Minister’s Office & Zoom 1: live.emersonuuc.org
The Inquirers Series is an introduction to Emerson Unitarian Universalist Church and to Unitarian Universalism in general. Four topics will be covered, and the sessions repeat throughout the year. You are invited to join at any time, and all are welcome! The Inquirers Series is a great space for newcomers and friends—as well as new and old members—to explore our church community and to share their journeys with one another.
September 10th – Faith Development & Small Groups
October 8th – Social Justice & Service
November 12th – Membership 101 & Congregational Life
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE MINISTRY
Second Sunday of Each Month after Church
In-Person at Emerson & online: Zoom 2
Emerson’s Environmental Justice Ministry team meets once a month to take action for climate justice. Whether it’s local clean energy initiatives, national or global campaign projects with environmental movement partners, or writing letters to encourage voters to support environmental justice – there’s something we can each do to build a better future. Whether a new or longtime member – you are welcome and your action is needed! For more information, see the Environmental Justice Ministry page in this website and contact co-chairs Rhonda (rhondaplankrichard@gmail.com) and Anna (annalourawagner@gmail.com) for more information. Thanks! – Anna & Rhonda
WIDENING THE CIRCLE (formerly the RACIAL JUSTICE TASK FORCE)
First Monday of Each Month at 7:00 PM on Zoom 2*, live2.emersonuuc.org
Over the past year, the Anti-Racism/Racial Justice group has been studying the UUA’s report as to how to dismantle racism and oppression within ourselves and Unitarian Universalism so that we can “widen the circle” at Emerson. We are now turning our focus towards Widening Emerson’s circle through diversity, equity, inclusion and racial and social justice. See this website’s Racial Justice page in the Community menu for more information. Please contact LindaBeth if you would like to learn more and perhaps join us.
IMPROV CLASS!
Every Tuesday – 7:30 to 8:30 PM
Emerson Church Sanctuary
Join us for community, laughter and growth.
Classes are free but donations are appreciated. No need to sign up, just show up!
Hosted by Katie Kirkpatrick
EMERSON BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Next Meeting: Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 7:00 PM on Zoom 2. NOTE NEW TIME
Emerson’s Book Group is reading A Gathering of Old Men, by Ernest Gaines. Set in Louisiana in the 1970’s, a white man has been shot. A group of “old men” have gathered around, each admitting guilt so that no one will be charged.
Join us via: live2.emersonuuc.org
Zoom Meeting ID: 343 977 3791
Password: chalice
Or call: (669) 900-9128 and
enter ID: 343 977 3791
For more information go to this website’s Book Group page in the Community Activities and Groups menu: Http://www.emersonuuc.org//community/Book-Group.
GARDENING TIME WITH REV. MATTHEW
Tuesdays; 9:30 to 11:30 am – Cancelled for September 19
Join Rev. Matthew in the garden at Emerson: planting, weeding, digging, tending, mulching, and doing whatever could use doing that week. For a couple of hours each week, Rev. Matthew would love to have your help and company in the garden. Rev. Matthew would love to pass on the wisdom he’s learned from his 15 years of experience growing fruits, vegetables and California natives, and learn what wisdom you have to teach him. Wear some comfortable clothes and we’ll see what grows!
EXPLORATORY PAGAN GROUP
First and Third Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 PM
Currently ONLINE ONLY via Zoom 2*: live2.emersonuuc.org
A chat and discussion group looking at Paganism from a UU perspective with the potential to grow into a local chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans. For more information, see the Pagan Chat & Study Group page in our Community menu. We are currently meeting via Zoom only.
MOSTLY VEGGIE LUNCH CLUB!
1st Wednesday of the month, 11:45am – 2pm
Next Gathering: September 6th at 11:45 am
Location: Anantra Thai at 21799 Ventura Blvd, Woodland Hills. CA 91364, 747-900-6177.
Join with friends, old and new, to explore the advantages of a vegetarian lifestyle with the Mostly Veggie Lunch Club. All are welcome. Contact Tracy Watson: tracyj.watson@yahoo.com or 818-620-9451 (text or call)
EMERSON CHOIR
A place where you can connect, listen, and sing. All are invited to participate, even those who are not currently members of Emerson’s Choir. See the Music & Choir page in the Community menu for more information.
SACRED CINEMA
Fourth Friday of the Month
7 pm Doors Open;
7:15 pm Screening
In Person at Emerson
On the fourth Friday of each month we watch a film in the Sanctuary and then explore its themes and meanings in Sunday’s service. See the Upcoming Worship Service description to find out about the movie for the month. In September we watch the landmark coming of age comedy/drama film, Real Women Have Curves. Growing up in a working class family in East LA, Ana Garcia (America Ferrera in her breakout role) struggles to balance her dream of going to college with family duty and a tough economic situation. PG-13 (93 minutes). Real Women Have Curves is available on Hulu, YouTube, Max, Amazon Prime Video, Google Play Apple TV and Vudu.
One of the best ways to get connected in this congregation is by joining one of our small group ministries, which meet once or twice a month. Learn more on our Small Group Ministry page under our Community menu, or by selecting THIS LINK: https://www.emersonuuc.org/community/small-group-ministry/
(if link doesn’t work, enter live.emersonuuc.org into your search engine (Google, Safari, etc.)
Zoom ID # 858 109 2800
Password: chalice
Enter Zoom ID # 858 109 2800
Password: chalice
(if link doesn’t work, enter live2.emersonuuc.org into your search engine (Google, Safari, etc.)
Zoom Meeting ID: 343 977 3791
Password: chalice
Or call: (669) 900-9128 and
enter ID: 343 977 3791 and
Password: chalice
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SUPPORT EMERSON UU COMMUNITY
Here are the links to make Your ANNUAL PLEDGE or DONATION online. Go to our “Donate” page to find out different ways you can donate; and to our “Pledge” page to learn about Pledging.
Emerson’s Fall Fundraiser needs you! Contact Louise Rovner to volunteer your ideas and energy. And make sure you mark your calendar for Saturday, November 18th!
Share the Plate Sunday Collection: As part of our commitment to serve our community, we share half our offering with local organizations whose work furthers our mission. September Recipient: Haven Hills. Since 1977 Haven Hills has lifted up survivors of domestic violence to transform their lives. We offer shelter, crisis intervention, counseling, advocacy, and activities supporting increased economic opportunity for over 2,500 women and men each year. In doing so, we help survivors of domestic violence find the strength within themselves to break the cycle of abuse and build a new, productive, and joyful life for themselves and their children. – Havenhills.org
Emerson also partners with the West Valley Food Pantry. The West Valley Food Pantry is serving more people who are food insecure, including people who are homeless, families and elderly people living on a fixed income; providing them not with just food, but basic necessities. They also have a mobile shower for those who don’t have access to water. Most needed: cash donations and single serve, ready to eat, UNEXPIRED food items. You may bring your donations to Emerson or to the Food Pantry (it is a few miles to the southwest of Emerson and typically open weekday mornings – check their website for updated times). Home page of West Valley Food Pantry’s website: https://www.westvalleyfoodpantry.org/
TECH ASSOCIATES NEEDED!
If you’ve attended Emerson Sunday Worship on Zoom, you have no doubt noticed the many different elements –both live and recorded– that come together to make up the service. The Tech Associate is key to presenting a professional and worshipful online service. Emerson’s Tech Associates are volunteers who step up when guest speakers take to the virtual pulpit to produce the service, coordinating the sequence of elements, including live video and PowerPoint slideshow. If you have had exposure to PowerPoint, or live online meeting platforms, and would like to help with presenting Sunday services, contact our office at office@emersonuuc.org
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