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Updated: Friday, July 3, 2020
In order to protect our congregation and do our part to slow the spread of COVID-19, all events, worship services, small group gatherings, and meetings have moved online. Given how the situation with testing is unfolding, it is difficult to plan more than a month or two in advance. The Board has decided to keep the church building closed for Sunday morning services and large gatherings at least through August 30th, 2020. |
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Online Worship Services: Sundays @ 10:30 am
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"Declaring Our Independence"
- Diana Kohler and Kathy Henry Sunday, July 3 @ 10:30 am What do we need to let go of to lead more satisfying lives? Are there attitudes, patterns of thinking, or fears that hold us back? How would our lives change if we declared independence from those attitudes, patterns of thinking, or fears that hold us back? Are we brave enough to change?" Online Worship Staff Contacts: Kimi Riegel: revkimiriegel@gmail.com, 248-730-5464 Joshua Berg: joshua@michiganhumanist.com, 818-530-6001 Ken Hermont: khermonat@gmail.com, 248-376-0321 |
Sunday Morning Worship Link -->
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81044093832?pwd=WHFLS3k0UzQreDNzamx2KzZMeXR3UT09 Dial by Phone: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 810 4409 3832 Password: 496988 |
Message From the Moderator |
NWUU Virtual Social Events |
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Board Meeting
2nd Thursdays @ 7:00 pm July 9 Board Meeting Link--> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83760514431?pwd=R2xNUHBZaThMaUkrNjJkL1RoSHdjQT09 Dial by Phone: 646-558-8656 Meeting ID: 837 6051 4431 Password: 595370 |
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 |
Youth Programs
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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 Youth Programs Staff Contact: Jan Price: janprice53@gmail.com, 248-506-0377 |
Zoom Calls with Jan
(resumes in August) Zoom Drop-In for Youth 5th Grade & Up Tuesdays at 3:00 pm with Jan Price (invites will be sent) Zoom Drop-In for Parents (bi-weekly) 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 pm with Amanda Spurrell & Jan Price (invites will be sent) Family Zoom Connections Toddlers through Elementary Ages with Parents Thursdays at 12:00 pm Stories, Jokes, Joys & Sorrows with Jan Price and Jan Berger-Cohn. (invites will be sent) Zoom link --> https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2485060377 Meeting ID: 248 506 0377 No Password needed. |
Social Justice and Outreach
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BLACK LIVES MATTER SIGNS:
You can pick up a Black Lives Matter sign at Trina Tocco's house. 509 W. 4th St., Royal Oak, MI 48067 Suggested Donation: $15.00 Contact: Trina Tocco, trinatocco@gmail.com, 269-873-1000 Donate --> https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/give/online Text 248-574-8034 to make a donation. Include your donation amount + BLM, ex. 15 BLM. |
Stay Positive & Double Up! Matching Grant Fundraiser
Staying positive is easy to do when seeing the early responses for you to "double up" and participate in our Northwest UU Stay Positive and Double Up matching grant fundraiser. If you haven't already heard, this is a chance to contribute your dollars to Northwest UU and have them matched, dollar for dollar, up to a total match of $14,000.00. (A total of $28,000.00, if fully matched!) This campaign and the funds raised will ensure our sustained viability as a vibrant faith community making a positive difference in the world.
Money raised for this campaign will go to a designated fund. First, should our revenues diminish, and after implementation of other expense reductions, the purpose of the fund will be to cover necessary operating expenses in 2020/2021. If any or all of the fund is not needed for that purpose, the Finance Committee recommends it be used for the following:
DID YOU KNOW? If you will not be itemizing your 2020 tax return, the CARES Act allows for up to a $300 matching, above-the-line deduction. To take advantage of this tax credit, you must make your out of pocket donation to a charitable organization between March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
Questions? Call Mark Denney @ 248-890-3772
“All donations and pledges received with gratitude.”
Money raised for this campaign will go to a designated fund. First, should our revenues diminish, and after implementation of other expense reductions, the purpose of the fund will be to cover necessary operating expenses in 2020/2021. If any or all of the fund is not needed for that purpose, the Finance Committee recommends it be used for the following:
- Improve Information Technology.
- Improve digital, data-based operations and web presence. New audio-visual web-based programs, services, and outreach; hybrid live/virtual services and events attracting a broader audience.
- Video monitors and speakers in the atrium for closed circuit broadcast of sanctuary events.
- Technological training for staff.
- Strengthen “Stay Safe Measures” for COVID-19 within the church.
- Increase funding for the Ministerial Search Fund.
- Purchase 100 chairs for the Multi-purpose Room.
DID YOU KNOW? If you will not be itemizing your 2020 tax return, the CARES Act allows for up to a $300 matching, above-the-line deduction. To take advantage of this tax credit, you must make your out of pocket donation to a charitable organization between March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2020.
Questions? Call Mark Denney @ 248-890-3772
“All donations and pledges received with gratitude.”
Small Groups via Zoom
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Mindfulness Meditation
Tuesdays @ 7:00 pm July 7 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. Please join us if you can. 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: July 15 The book for July is "Apeirogon" by Colum McCann. Bassam Aramin is Palestinian. Rami Elhanan is Israeli. They inhabit a world of conflict that colors every aspect of their lives, from the roads they are allowed to drive on to the schools their children attend to the checkpoints, both physical and emotional, they must negotiate. 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: 1481 |
Red Tent
1st Fridays Potluck @ 6:30 pm: July 3 3rd Fridays Gathering @ 7:00 pm: July 17 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 Silver Sisters 1st Sundays and 3rd Saturdays @ 2:00 pm July 5 & July 18 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 |
UUA MidAmerica Chalice Lighter Grant
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As we look to the future together in our beloved sanctuary, we envision a hybrid service that will retain elements of what we have achieved online, allowing folks to continue to worship with us remotely.
To that end, a plan for an A/V upgrade is even more essential. We are hoping to fund this upgrade with a Chalice Lighter grant from the UUA and we need your help. Chalice Lighter grants are funded by small donations from individuals like you—donations that are pooled together to help congregations from across our large MidAmerica Region of the UUA with specific growth projects. One congregation is awarded a grant of over $10,000 each fall, winter, and spring. We would like to apply for either the upcoming fall or winter call to receive these funds. In order to qualify for this money, a congregation must have 10% of its members participate in the Chalice Lighters program with at least a minimum donation. As of now, we have nine contributors, which means we need at least seven more to meet that requirement. The donation levels start at $60, which can be broken up into a donation of $20 three times a year. |
There are several ways you can participate in the Chalice Lighter program, with four suggested levels of donation: • $20 Believer • $50 Builder • $100 Benefactor • $250 Beacon
These are amounts that would be donated three times each year upon receipt of the Call Letter in Fall, Winter and Spring. If you’d prefer, for tax purposes, to make one donation per year (please send the $60 minimum donation or any greater amount to be divided among the next three Calls) you can send in your check now, and we will hold the funds and divide them equally across the three Calls. If you want to make an annual donation, please be sure to note “Annual” in the memo field of your check. Some people choose to give every month or during that particular call going on. Some people make an annual donation for the year to be used towards the current and future calls. We have a suggestion of a minimum of $20 to be donated towards one of our calls to participate as a Chalice Lighter. Some people donated $20 to the one call. Some give $60 to be divided between our three annual calls. |
Operations and Programs Updates
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Given how the situation with testing is unfolding, it is difficult to plan more than a month or two in advance. However, the Board has decided to keep the church building closed for Sunday morning services and large gatherings through August 30th, 2020.
Board Meeting 2nd Thursdays @ 7:00 pm July 9 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 |
Pledge Payments
During this challenging time, to ensure that we continue to fulfill upon our mission, let us make sure we maintain a positive cash flow and that our pledge income stream is not adversely affected. To that end, if you are able, please consider paying your pledge early, or at the least, arrange with your bank for an auto-payment to be made on a regularly scheduled basis to the church. Click to Pledge--> https://northwestuu.breezechms.com/give/online |
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 Northwest Friends Facebook Group 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 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 COVID-19 Resources
Community Care Staff Contacts: Kimi Riegel: revkimiriegel@gmail.com, 248-730-5464 Joshua Berg: joshua@michiganhumanist.com, 818-530-6001 Ben Gabel: ben.gabel@northwestuu.org, 248-622-7848 |
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Worship Services: Sundays at 9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Childcare available 8:45 a.m. to Noon
Childcare available 8:45 a.m. to Noon
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. from June through September 2nd. The 10:30 service is complemented by Sunday school classes for our youth.
There is a 9:00 a.m. service most Sundays from mid September to mid June. Check the congregation calendar to confirm. The 9:00 a.m. service is a contemplative service with childcare available.
Greeters are in the Atrium to welcome visitors prior to the 9:00 a.m. service starting at 8:45 a.m., and prior to the 10:30 a.m. service starting at 10:00 a.m. Please come in through the red doors. You'll be greeted and offered a name tag when you enter. You may then go into the sanctuary and sit while waiting for the service or stay in the atrium and meet others.
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. from June through September 2nd. The 10:30 service is complemented by Sunday school classes for our youth.
There is a 9:00 a.m. service most Sundays from mid September to mid June. Check the congregation calendar to confirm. The 9:00 a.m. service is a contemplative service with childcare available.
Greeters are in the Atrium to welcome visitors prior to the 9:00 a.m. service starting at 8:45 a.m., and prior to the 10:30 a.m. service starting at 10:00 a.m. Please come in through the red doors. You'll be greeted and offered a name tag when you enter. You may then go into the sanctuary and sit while waiting for the service or stay in the atrium and meet others.
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
