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Updated: Friday, August 7, 2020
With the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in our region, the Detroit area is officially considered at Medium-High risk for viral transmission. Indoor gatherings are limited to 10. Outdoor gatherings are limited to 100. Our building remains closed and the church is not sponsoring any in-person events on or off our premises until further notice. MI Safe Start Map |
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Online Worship Services: Sundays @ 10:30 am
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The entire month of August, we are focusing our efforts on antiracism work. Rev. Kimi's sermons will delve in-depth into various aspects of racism and justice and Joshua Berg, our Intern Minister, will be speaking about the connection between humanism and racial justice at the end of the month. August will be a kick-off for continued justice work so we must keep the momentum going year-round.
Worship Service Link →
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83288561976?pwd=RFBvK0NFd3dGdEJGckUvenFFZlE5QT09 Dial by Phone: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 832 8856 1976 Passcode: 520809 August Plate Collection Half of the plate collections during the month of August will go towards the Southfield Emergency Needs Fund. The Southfield Department of Human Services offers short-term support services for Southfield residents who may be experiencing hardship. Text to 248-574-8034 with amount + plate, ex. 10 plate. Click→ https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/give/online (Select Give to Plate Collection) |
Sunday, August 9 @ 10:30 am
"Children and Racism" – Rev. Kimi Riegel At a very early age children are able to distinguish people of different races. As preschoolers they tend to prefer to play with and learn from people they perceive to be of the same race. How do we raise our children? The current situation with schools has made it clear that the system is racist. How do we change the system? Sunday, August 16 @ 10:30 am
"A Case for Reparations" – Rev. Kimi Riegel People of African-American descent have been left out of the American dream. From the time of the emancipation they have been cut out of the economy, education and healthcare. Some cities have begun the process of reparations. What can be done? This sermon will draw heavily on the work of Ta-Nehisi Coates Sunday, August 23 @ 10:30 am "Deeper than Diversity" – Rev. Kimi Riegel Where do our biases come from? What can we do to work on the issues for ourselves and society? Looking at the book Deep Diversity what it gets right and where it might be lacking? |
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Slient Meditation (15 minutes)
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday @ 9:00 am August 10, 12, & 14 Vespers and Support Group Every Tuesday @ 6:30 pm August 11 Coffee and Conversation Every Thursday @ 12:00 pm August 13 Kimi's Zoom Room Link → https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2487305464 Meeting ID: 248 730 5464 No password needed. |
Youth Group
2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 3:00 pm August 11 & 25 Parent Book Group 2nd and 4th Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm August 11 & 25 Parents are invited to read for discussion. Raising White Kids: Bringing up Children in a Racially Unjust America by Jennifer Harvey. Family Connections Every Thursday @ 10:00 am August 13 Parent Check-In 1st & 3rd Thursdays @ 7:00 pm August 20 Readings & sharing of joys, sorrows, thoughts. Jan's Zoom Room Link → https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2485060377 Meeting ID: 248 506 0377 No password needed. |
Friday Night Social Events via Zoom
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Friday, August 7 @ 7:00 pm
Virtual Bike Tour of Detroit Art with Dave Young Dave Young has been riding throughout Detroit for the last 13+ years and taking pictures along the way of things that catches his eye. This virtual tour will have different content that from his first presentation. Friday Night Social Events Link →
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82397696931?pwd=TlJxdmZJclFTTXhmOGhleVBsUVFtQT09 Meeting ID: 823 9769 6931 Passcode: 854706 Host a Zoom, Facebook Live, Netflix Party Event?
Would you like to host a virtual event? Throw a cocktail party or lead a poetry writing class? Contact: Sheryl Goldberg Sgoldberg@mi-aimh.org, 517-902-5691 |
Friday, August 14 @ 7:00 pm
Movie Discussion with Mary Mueller and Linda Morris We will discuss the movie Inside Out, an animated, family friendly film about emotions. Please view the film ahead of time in Disney+, Fandango Now, or Amazon Prime. Bring you own popcorn and beverage and join us for a lively discussion. Friday, August 21 @ 7:00 pm Happy Hour with Martha Spear and Kathy Scherf Join Martha and Kathy for Happy Hour. The theme will be “favorite travel experiences”. Share your favorite travel story or your bucket list destination. Friday, August 28 @ 7:00 pm Karaoke Night with Joshua Berg You don't need to be good enough for the show the Voice, but you can join other NWUU folks for Karaoke Night where you are the star of the show. |
Small Groups via Zoom
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Mindfulness Meditation
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm August 11 Carla Thomas will facilitate mindful meditation as practiced in the Plum Village tradition on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. The length of the practice session will be decided based on the preferences of those who attend. Contact: Carla Thomas carlathomas304@gmail.com, 248-672-9549 Join Mindfulness Meditation → https://zoom.us/j/7145965100 Meeting ID: 714 596 5100 Book Club 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:00 pm: August 19 August’s book is America’s First Daughter by Stephanie Dray Rami Elhanan is Israeli. In a compelling, richly researched novel that draws from thousands of letters and original sources, bestselling authors Stephanie Dray and Laura Kamoie tell the fascinating, untold story of Thomas Jefferson's eldest daughter, Martha "Patsy" Jefferson Randolph--a woman who kept the secrets of our most enigmatic founding father and shaped an American legacy. Contact: Sheryl Goldberg sgoldberg@mi-aimh.org, 517-902-5691 Join Book Group → https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88214012338?pwd=alV5dG90ejhmdEhWdXNkenhOQm9nZz09 Meeting ID: 882 1401 2338 Password: 148160 |
Silver Sisters
4th Saturdays @ 2:00 pm August 22 1st Sundays @ 2:00 pm September 6 This group is for 55+ age women who are single or living alone. Contact: Ariana Abel magic.carpet@msn.com, 734-464-0880 Join Silver Sisters → https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85219198123?pwd=aEs4VnZseWttemVHbVdKZk1lNG9Fdz09 Meeting ID: 852 1919 8123 Password: 946510 Red Tent 3rd Fridays @ 7:00 pm: August 21 Welcome to the Red Tent. We are a spirited and curious group of self-identified women (ages 18+) who are manifesting an intentional co-experience of sisterhood. This is a sacred space to celebrate and honor the joy, laughter, pain, and struggle we each carry. Contact: Amanda Spurrell amandacorinne_xoxo@yahoo.com, 734-383-4197 Join Red Tent → https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84860817382?pwd=dFpaODBERDVrMTNPTHVRN3A1a1hZUT09 Meeting ID: 848 6081 7382 Password: 532193 |
Youth Programs
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Youth Programs Family Fun Nite: "Pass the Story" Saturday, August 22 @ 6:30 pm
Join Julie Verriest and Jan Price on Zoom. Families are invited to bring items for "show & tell" and we will also build a group story together. Come and see other NWUU families you may not have seen in awhile. Youth Programs Staff Contact: Jan Price: janprice53@gmail.com, 248-506-0377 |
Creating Sabbath Space
Creating Sabbath Space aims to help families carve out “Sabbath space” in their homes and home life during this time of Covid-19. The weekly packets include guidance for building a home altar (“Chalice Home”), family worship scripts and 2-3 after-worship activities to help families lean into the Sabbath experiences of resting, playing and connecting more deeply with each other. Click → Week One, Week Two, Week Three, Week Four, Week Five |
Social Justice and Outreach
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Taking A Collective Breath: Deepening Our Alignment to the Movement for Black Lives
Join Side With Love and UUSC for this five-session webinar series. Led by Black organizers, this series is meant to deepen support for the current uprisings in defense of Black lives. We invite you to participate in Taking A Collective Breath: Deepening our alignment with the Movement for Black Lives, a five-session series built around the elements of the BREATHE Act. The webinars will explore the components of the BREATHE Act and utilize its structure as a way to focus our energies to effectively support ongoing racial justice work. Come learn and build with local and national partners who are shaping conditions to make liberation possible. This is an invitation to locate yourself in this moment as well, we each have a role to play. The BREATHE Act seeks to reform federal laws and eliminate funding for federal programs that criminalize Black, Muslim, and immigrant communities, reinvesting our resources in community solutions for education, health, and the environment. |
Tuesday, August 11 @ 7:00 pm
Divesting Federal Resources from Incarceration and Policing & Ending Criminal-Legal System Harms Tuesday, August 25 @ 7:00 pm Investing in New Approaches to Community Safety Utilizing Funding Incentives Tuesday, September 8 @ 7:00 pm Education Allocating New Money to Build Healthy, Sustainable & Equitable Communities for All People Tuesday, September 22 @ 7:00 pm Environmental Justice and Public Health Allocating New Money to Build Healthy, Sustainable & Equitable Communities for All People Environmental Justice Tuesday, October 13 @ 7:00 pm Holding Officials Accountable & Enhancing Self-Determination of Black Communities Register Here → Please register now for these inspiring sessions |
Operation and Program Updates
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2020-2021 Pledge Payments
You can still mail your checks to the church. Mail is picked up once a week. You can now add the option cover the transaction fees, which also counts towards your total tax-deductible giving. Credit/Debit Cards 2.9% + $0.30/transaction Bank Transfer (ACH) 1% + $0.25/transaction Click to Pledge → https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/give/online
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Northwest UU Board Meeting
2nd Thursdays @ 7:00 pm August 13 Join Board Meeting → https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83760514431?pwd=R2xNUHBZaThMaUkrNjJkL1RoSHdjQT09 Meeting ID: 837 6051 4431 Password: 595370 Operations and Programs Staff Contacts: Kimi Riegel: revkimiriegel@gmail.com, 248-730-5464 Ben Gabel: ben.gabel@northwestuu.org, 248-622-7848 |
Northwest Community Care
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Minister's Discretionary Fund
Thank you for your generous donations to the Minister's Discretionary Fund. This fund is availabe to Northwest members and friends in cases of financial hardship particularly during the COVID 19 pandemic. All requests will be kept confidential. Contact: Kimi Riegel revkimiriegel@gmail.com, 248-730-5464 Donate → https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/give/online Join the NWUU Facebook Friends Page If you are already recieving this newsletter, one of our group admins will accept you into the group! Share what you are up to and to check in with each other. Click to join → https://www.facebook.com/groups/1788254494725186/ Breeze CHMS Church Directory Create Your Own Breeze Account Go to: https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/login/create Enter your email to access your personal profile in Breeze. Download Phone App Download Breeze CHMS App via your app store. Enter church ID: northwestuu |
Community Care Team
We have a team of volunteers who are making regular phone calls to help us stay connected with one another duirng this health pandemic. If you become ill and would like support with meals delivered to your home, contact Kimi, Joshua, or Ben. Please fill out the NWUU Community Care Form if you need additional assistance. → https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/form/bff834 Podcasts
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Worship Services: are 10:30 a.m. on Zoom (see link top of this page)
Welcome to Northwest!
Northwest UU Congregation is a growing, multi-generational, multi-cultural congregation grounded in the history and heritage of liberal religion. We are young and old, straight and gay, disabled and not, diverse in color, ethnicity, and class. We walk varied paths (spiritual, religious, atheistic, and agnostic) to find meaning and purpose in our lives, and we are united in our belief in the worth and dignity of all people, and the obligation to express our faith through acts of justice and compassion. We come together in friendship and caring to support one another through the many changes of our lives, to give and receive both love and hope. We hope you'll join us as we create a diverse, spirit-growing, justice-seeking community that is true to the ideals of each of us.
Services begin 10:30 a.m.
Northwest UU Congregation is a growing, multi-generational, multi-cultural congregation grounded in the history and heritage of liberal religion. We are young and old, straight and gay, disabled and not, diverse in color, ethnicity, and class. We walk varied paths (spiritual, religious, atheistic, and agnostic) to find meaning and purpose in our lives, and we are united in our belief in the worth and dignity of all people, and the obligation to express our faith through acts of justice and compassion. We come together in friendship and caring to support one another through the many changes of our lives, to give and receive both love and hope. We hope you'll join us as we create a diverse, spirit-growing, justice-seeking community that is true to the ideals of each of us.
Services begin 10:30 a.m.
Contact Us
The Staff: Minister Kimi Riegel, Director of Religious Education Jan Price, and Church Administrator Ben Gabel can be reached at 248-354-4488
