CURRENT NEWS
Emerson UU Board Meetings (Open to All) – SCHEDULE CHANGE!!
NOW 2nd THURSDAY of each month at 7:30 pm. (Zoom 1)
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 10th at 7:30 pm (Zoom 1)
February 2024 Congregational Meeting Minutes
June 2024 Congregational Meeting Minutes (draft)
August 2024 Board Minutes (draft)
September 2024 Board Agenda (Draft)
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LINK TO EMERSON FACEBOOK PAGE.
LINK TO EMERSON INSTAGRAM.
If you would like to join the Emersonians, a private Facebook page for members and friends of the church, please ask a church member to invite you to join.
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New: DEEP BREATHS: Meditation during a Stressful Season (with Rev. Chloe)
Thursdays from 6–7 PM
In-person in the Sanctuary and Online on Zoom 1
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Message from Rev. Chloë in “News in More Detail” in our News Menu: https://www.emersonuuc.org/news/
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Climate Justice Revival: Saturday, September 28 (9:30 am – 3:15 pm) & Sunday, September 29 (Worship: 10:30 – 11:40 am; Advocacy Hour: 12 – 1 pm) at Emerson and also on Zoom 1. RSVP at climaterevival.emersonuuc.org
Join Emerson’s Environmental Justice Ministry in a UU-wide Climate Justice Revival, with all ages, featuring conversation, music, children’s activities, food, community building and organizing. RSVP at climaterevival.emersonuuc.org
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Emerson’s Annual Fall Fun(d)raiser is EARLY this year: October 19th. READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE. Learn more, see last year’s offerings, volunteer & RSVP HERE. See Photos of past winners HERE!
If you have some ideas (great or small) about how to make the event even better this year, join our Fall Fundraiser planning team on Mondays from 6:30 – 7:30 pm on Zoom 2 through October 19th.
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Halloween Costume Karaoke: Come celebrate in costume and sing some of your favorite songs while enjoying food and drink with your friends in a cozy backyard!
Saturday, October 26, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM $30 donation
Contact Melissa Marote
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If you like to hike, check out Santa Susana Mountain Pass State Historic Park Association’s Hikes and Events page or email them at santasusanafriends@gmail.com to get on their mailing list. You may run into fellow Emersonians on a hike!
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Find out about upcoming Events at Camp de Benneville Pines! Visit the De Benneville Pines website.
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UPCOMING EVENTS – Open to All
Pacific Standard Time. For more information about how to join us on Zoom 1 or 2 scroll down to the bottom of this column.
THIS WEEK:
– Monday, September 16th – 6:30 to 7:30 pm: Fall Fun(d)raiser Team: Zoom 2
– Tuesday, September 17th – 4 to 6 pm: Current Events Discussion Group (Zoom 2)
– Tuesday, September 17th – 7 pm: Improv for Your Soul (Sanctuary)
– Thursday, September 19th – 6 pm: Deep Breaths: Meditation Group (Sanctuary & Zoom 1)
SAVE THE DATE:
– September 28 – 29: UU Climate Justice Revival (at Emerson & Zoom 1) RSVP
– September 27 – 29, Friday to Sunday: Chalice & UU Neighbors Weekend Retreat at Camp DeBenneville
– October 5th, 8 am to 3 pm: Emerson Clean Up and Beautification: RSVP to Barbara Calvi
– October 19th, 2 to 5 pm: Emerson’s Fall Fundraiser: Festival & Auction (at Emerson)
– October 26th, 6:00 – 9:30 pm: Halloween Costume Karaoke: $30 donation – Contact Melissa Marote
– November 1st – 3rd (Fri. – Sun.): Music in the Mountains Music Retreat – (at Camp De Benneville Pines)
Check out what is happening this coming week with our neighbors at Sepulveda UU Society!
Tuesdays at 3:00 pm (Weekly): Pottery Studio – Sunland
For more events and information, visit https://sepulvedauu.org
ONGOING EVENTS – Open to All:
First Sunday of the month, after the service (Pavilion)
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 the service (Sanctuary – Online by Request.)
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 Rhonda (rhondaplankrichard@gmail.com) for more information.
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CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION GROUP
1st Thursday of each month at 7 pm & 3rd Tuesday of each month at 4 pm on Zoom 2 (live2.emersonuuc.org)
Next Meeting: Thursday, September 5th at 7 pm. Zoom 2
Let’s create a safe but honest place where each and every one of us can feel free to share news, express our opinions, learn from each other, deepen our understanding of events of the day, and strengthen our relationships with each other and our community. Contact LindaBeth if you have questions.
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Fourth Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm (Zoom 2)
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.
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IMPROV FOR YOUR SOUL
Tuesdays, 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Sanctuary)
Join us for community, laughter and growth.
Classes are free but donations are appreciated. No need to sign up, just show up!
Led by Katie Kirkpatrick
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EXPLORATORY PAGAN GROUP
First Tuesday of the month, 7:00 pm (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 (CUUPS). For more information, see the Pagan Chat & Study Group page in our Community menu.
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MOSTLY VEGGIE LUNCH CLUB!
1st Wednesday of the month, 11:45 am – 2 pm
Next Gathering: October 2nd, 11:45 am
Location: Vinh Loi Tofu, 18625 Sherman Way, Reseda 1-818-996-9779
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). October 2nd Location: Vinh Loi Tofu, 18625 Sherman Way, Reseda 1-818-996-9779
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.
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DEEP BREATHS: Meditation during a Stressful Season
Thursdays from 6–7 PM, starting September 5
In-person in the Sanctuary and Online on Zoom 1
Rev. Chloë will host this drop-in meditation group in the weeks leading up to the election. During this anxious and exciting time, take an hour of relaxation and reflection for yourself. She will start with a short reading, allow some space for silent meditation, and finish with check-in and reflection. This group is open to anyone, whether you are new to meditation or have been doing it for years.
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SMALL GROUP MINISTRY
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/
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OUTREACH TEAM
Meets 2nd Saturday of each month at 12 pm on Zoom 2.
We connect Emerson with the larger community via Instagram and participation in community events. Contact Tess Lotta for more information.
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Password: chalice
Enter ID # 941 8596 3035
Passcode: 1410162
(if link doesn’t work, enter live2.emersonuuc.org into your search engine (Google, Safari, etc.) or open Zoom and scroll down to or enter the Zoom ID.)
Zoom 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
Your Ideas & Help wanted to get ready for, host and enjoy Emerson’s Fall Fundraiser: Festival & Auction on Saturday, October 19th at Emerson. Join the fun and help raise funds for Emerson! READ MORE HERE. For more information and to RSVP go to https://emersonuuchurch.breezechms.com/form/d9fc5525
Your individual donations of time, talent and treasure make it possible for Emerson to continue to thrive. To learn about Pledging, go to our “PLEDGE” page. To find out different ways you may donate, go to our DONATE page. If you haven’t updated your Breeze autopay account (Breeze app or via this website’s Donate Page) to show that your donations are for the 2024-25 fiscal year, please take a few minutes to do so. For more information, go to: Update Breeze Donation.
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 Share the Plate Recipient: San Fernando Valley Refugee Children Center: The mission of the Refugee Children Center is to provide a healing embrace and a dignified welcome to children and their families who have made the perilous journey from the South of the U.S.-Mexico border and identify as Indigenous from Meso and South America, historically, culturally, and through their Indigenous language or who speak Spanish. We aim to offer our Center as a hopeful refuge that provides support through a holistic approach with basic needs, opportunities for personal development, enrichment activities, and access to legal and social services, thus easing our children and their families’ transition to a new life in the United States. https://www.refugeechildrencenter.org
Emerson also partners in other ways with the West Valley Food Pantry which works to end hunger in the San Fernando Valley by providing food and supportive services for individuals and families in need. They have been 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 as well as infant supplies, school supplies, hygiene items and toys. They also host vaccination clinics, mobile pet clinics and family holiday parties and 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 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/
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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 are familiar with 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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Bear Hugs From Camp de Benneville Pines
to Donate Please Click Here
We believe in the power of love, community, and the transformative impact of nature. Camp de Benneville Pines has been a sanctuary for campers of all ages, providing a space where friendships are forged, spirits are renewed, and lasting memories are created. Even before the fires, pandemic and inflation, the Camp was not able to balance its budget on camper fee revenues alone, since we charge less than the cost so that everyone can participate. We ask you to join us in this heartfelt appeal to ensure that Bear Hugs From Camp continue to be shared for generations to come. For More Information on How You Can Help or to Donate Please Click Here
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