News in more detail

 

Emerson UU Board Meetings:
(All Welcome)  NEW SCHEDULE!
2nd Thursday of Each Month at 7:30 PM
Everyone is invited to attend via Zoom 1
Next Meeting:  September 12, 2024
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See our Home Page for other current News and Events listings.
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Your Ideas & Help are needed to prepare 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!  To see last year’s auction offerings, donate events or items, and/or let us know you will join us on October 19th, go to https://emersonuuchurch.breezechms.com/form/d9fc5525 and also talk with Louise Rovner.
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A Message from Rev. Chloë:  I’m extremely grateful to the board and the ministerial search committee for the warm welcome. I have already some of you. My first Sunday leading worship at Emerson will be on September 8th for our water communion.I invite everyone to make an appointment to get to know me and to tell me more about yourself and your history at Emerson. I want to hear what you love about your church and how I can help that spirit thrive.

I am available in person 2 to 3 days a week on Thursdays, Sundays, and some Tuesdays. I am also happy to talk via phone or Zoom on other days. My sabbath is on Mondays. You can make an appointment via my Google Appointment Link. (Some people had trouble with the link last week! It should work this week.)

I am also starting a meditation series on Thursday nights, both in person and on Zoom, in the lead-up to the election. I believe we could all use a quiet space of reflection away from the news and anxiety. There is more information below.

I am so happy and honored to begin serving as your minister.

Warmly, Rev. Chloë Briedé
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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 (hopefully) on Zoom 1. 

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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Chalice & UU Neighbors Weekend Retreat at Camp DeBenneville: Friday – Sunday, September 27 – 29. Join many of our neighboring congregations in (or near) Chalice, including Ventura, Santa Barbara, Goleta, Emmerson, Santa Paula, Studio City and others for this weekend retreat in the mountains.  Look for coming communications and registration forms. Sign up early and join in a beautiful weekend among the towering cedars, oaks and pines of this beautiful camp owned and operated by the Pacific Southwest Service Area of the UUA.

The atmosphere is one of congeniality, camaraderie and friendship.  This 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 area.

For more information, registration, or to volunteer for programs and workshops contact Annie or David Barker (anniezbarker@gmail.com, davidabarker@gmail.com).

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Camp de Benneville Pines has camp events coming up! Several camps for children, youth, families, young adults, adults, music, etc.  For more information, see the De Benneville Pines website Events menu.  (http://debenneville.org/)

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Breeze and your 2024 -2025 Pledges: Please take a few minutes to change your autopay option on your Breeze account to now reflect the 24-25 donation year!

  1. Go to your Dashboard
  2. Select Manage Recurring Gift
  3. Select Change
  4. Select More Options
  5. Change Amount if Needed
  6. Select Fund – Change Options to 2024-25 Pledge
  7. Save Changes