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This Sunday @ NWUU

Sunday, December 10 @ 10:30 am
"What Happends When We Let The Mystery In?"
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Pastor Eli Kranz, Intern Minister at 1st UU
Tom Ott, Worship Leader
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Who doesn't love a good mystery? Clues and intrepid detectives sussing out the culprit. Cozy mysteries tend to be organized, methodical, and predictable. When it comes to real life however, mystery is a bit messier. Pastor Eli will explore the mystery of life through the lens of Hercule Poirot, and his own struggles with the unknown, unpredicted, and unpredictable.Dial In: 646-558-8656  
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Meeting ID: 880 4044 0406  Passcode: nwuu
Zoom → Worship Service @ 10:30 am
Order of Service → 12/10/2023
After the Service
Monthly Potluck
Join us for our Monthly Potluck on Sunday, December 10th, after the service. Bring a dish to share! 

Getting to Know UU
​Have you attended Northwest UU and want to know more about Unitarian Universalism? Please join us for “Getting to Know UU” on Sunday, December 10th, after the service. Come learn more about: Unitarian Universalist principles & history, the Governing Board and Committees of Northwest UU Church, and our Religious Education program. We’d like to take this opportunity to get to know you.
​Childcare will be available.

​​​​​Plate Collection

50% Shared Plate Collection
Each month, Northwest shares 50% of the plate collections with a local 501c3 organization. The Social Justice Team has selected the Michigan UU Social Justice Network as our December plate collection recipient. MUUSJN is a statewide network of activists from 24 UU congregations and fellowships and their friends who work together for social justice.
Text → 248-574-8034 with your amount, ex "$20 plate"
Donate Online → Select “Plate Collection – 50% Split"

Minister's Discretionary Fund
​100% of the plate collection during the NWUU Candlelight Service on Sunday, December 17th at 6:00 pm will go towards the Minister’s Discretionary Fund. This fund is currently being managed by the Pastoral Care Team to help NWUU members and friends in need of financial assistance. 
Text → 248-574-8034 with your amount, ex "$20 MDF"
Donate Online → Select “Minister's Discretionary Fund"
Donate → Plate Collections

​Upcoming Worship Services

Sunday, December 17 @ 10:30 am
Joint Worship Service at NWUU
The Grinch and UUville
Eva Leventer, Director of Religious Education
Todd Ballou, Music Director at 1st UU
Jim Moir, Worship Leader

In a land far out East, not far from all yous. Lay the small town of UUville, the home of the UUs. Ask many UUs, and they’ll have this to say: There is no place like UUville around Christmas Day. Come see our youth perform the pageant, "The Grinch and UUville", an UU adaption inspired from the screenplay “How The Grinch Stole Christmas” by Jeffrey Price and Peter S. Seaman.

Sunday, December 17 @ 6:00 pm
Candlelight Service at NWUU
Diana Kohler, Worship Leader

In the words of the Rev. Jo VonRue, "Traditionally, Advent is a time of searching for light in the dark. The Pagan tradition of Yule is a celebration of the return of the sun. But Darkness is as important as light, the cold dark of winter is as important to life as the bright warmth of summer." Come join us for our annual Candelight Service. We'll celebrate the winter holidays Hanukkah, Solstice. Christmas, and Kwanzaa.
Bring a dessert to share after the service!

Sunday, December 24 @ 10:30 am
No Morning Worship Service
Northwest Building Closed

No Morning Service. NWUU building will be closed. The Christmas Eve Service will be at 1st UU Church of Detroit at 6:00 pm. 

Sunday, December 24 @ 6:00 pm
Joint Christmas Eve Service at 1st UU
Northwest Building Closed
Rev. Julie Brock, Minister of Worship
Dan Secrest, Worship Leader at 1st UU

Join Rev. Julie Brock and Worship Leader, Dan Secrest for the Christmas Eve Service at 6:00 pm hosted by 1st UU Church of Detroit. NWUU building will be closed on Christmas Eve. 

Sunday, December 31 @ 10:30 am
Joint Worship Service (Zoom Only)
Northwest Building Closed
Question Box Sermon
Rev. Julie Brock, Minister of Worship
Alex Meyers, Worship Leader

​Roll out of bed and come to the last worship service of 2023 in your pajamas via Zoom! This will be a virtual only service. We're doing a question box sermon. You'll get to ask the minister questions about UU theology and more!​

​​Congregational Administrator

Onsite Hours: 
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Wed. & Thu. 10 am - 6 pm; Sun. 9 am - 1 pm
Available: 
Tue., Fri., & Sat. by appointment (Zoom and phone),
off on Mondays
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Contact: Ben Gabel, Congregational Administrator
ben.gabel@northwestuu.org, 248-622-7848
Schedule an Appointment w/ Ben

​​​Visit our NWUU YouTube Channel

​​Holiday Services

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​​​Children and Youth
​Religious Education

Sundays @ 10:30 am
This Sunday, the younger children will be noticing mystery in the ordinary. We will be reading and listening to the song,"No Mirrors in my Nanna's House."The children will be making magic wands! The elementary group will be creating sets and props for our pageant on Dec. 17th! and Kids on Bikes will be meeting in Room D! ​
​Follow this link to read more about our program. 
RE Structure and Curriculum Fall 2023
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Contact: ​Eva Leventer, Director of Religious Education
eva.leventer@northwestuu.org

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​​​​​​Board of Governors and Committees

Board Meeting (Zoom) 
Thursday, December 14 @ 7:00 pm  
Board meetings are on the second Thursdays of the month at 7:00 pm. Board meetings are public.  
Meeting ID: 853 0205 4479 Passcode: board
Zoom Link → Board Meeting @ 7:00 pm

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Board of Governors
Diana Kohler, Moderator
Xina Stewart, Associate Moderator
Tom Ott, Clerk
Beata Lamparski, Finance
Sheryl Goldberg, Membership
Jason Bodson, Physical Plant
Chris Doozan, Ministry & Right Relationships
Vacant, Social Justice & Outreach
Jim Moir, Worship & Lifespan Education
November 2023 Board Packet
Committee/Team Meetings (Zoom)
Mon. 12/11 – Sun. 12/17
Youth Programs – Mon. 12/11 @ 7:00 pm
Pastoral Care – Tue. 12/12 @ 7:00 pm
Staff/Worship Planning  – Wed. 12/13 @ 12:00 pm
Board – Thu. 12/14 @ 7:00 pm
Social Justice – Sun. 12/17 @ 1:00 pm

Mon. 12/18 – Sun. 12/24
Staff/Worship Planning – Wed. 12/20 @ 12:00 pm

All Staff OFF: 
Mon. 12/25 - Tue. 1/2

​​Ministers

Minister of Worship: Rev. Julie Brock
We welcome the Rev. Julie Brock as our 1/4 time Minister of Worship. Her primary responsibility will be to provide direction on the planning and scheduling for all of the NWUU worship services as well as the joint worship services with the 1st UU Church of Detroit. 
Contact: Rev. Julie Brock, Minister of Worship
email: revjebuu@gmail.com,
Connect with Rev. Julie → Calendly

Minister of Pastoral Care: rev. theresa rohlck
you're invited to come to a drop in zoom room just to get to know me, connect, chat, ask questions. imagine we are just having coffee or tea together. i'll be available between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm on fridays, dec. 1st, dec. 8th. and, dec. 22nd. 
Fridays, December 1, 8, & 22 @ 11:00 am
Zoom Link → Pastoral Care Drop In Zoom
Meeting ID: 849 4914 9555
 Passcode: 742835
​Contact: rev. theresa rohlck, minister of pastoral care
pastoralcare@northwestuu.org
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Contact Us

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Congregational Administrator: Ben Gabel can be reached at office@northwestuu.org or by cell phone 248-622-7848

Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Address: 
23925 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 354-4488
  • Home
  • Worship
    • Archived Sermons
    • Welcoming Congregation
  • Learning
    • Youth Religious Education >
      • Our Current Program
      • Child Dedications
      • Child Protection Policy
    • Adult Religious Education
  • Social Justice
    • The 8th Principle
    • Social Justice, Action, and Outreach
    • Service Projects
    • Side with Love
    • MIchigan Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Network (MUUSJN)
  • Connection
    • Ongoing Groups
    • Online Newsletter
    • Northwest Community Care
    • Member Directory
    • Music/Choir
  • About Us
    • Calendar
    • Our Minister and Staff
    • Governance
    • Operation and Funding
    • Our History
    • More About UUism
    • Rentals
    • Contact Us
  • Minister Search
  • 2023-2024 Canvass
    • Donate