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1 120 Park Street Bangor, ME Tel The Chalice and Chimes Newsletter October 2018 Inside this issue: Worship Minister s Views Special Events Council News Religious Educ Treasurer s Report... 8 Social Jus ce Membership & Fellowship Announcements Calendar About Us Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor Minister: Rev. Andrew Moeller drewuu2@gmail.com Minister Emerita: Rev. Becky Gunn Music Director: Molly P. Webster Music Accompanist: Jessica Mehre Director of Religious Education: Karen Childs uubangorre@gmail.com Office Admin: Susan Vernal uubangor@gmail.com Council Chair: Eric Olson olsonea@gmail.com S S 10:00.. October 7 - Indigenous Peoples Day: A Day of Remembrance For Bangor's first Indigenous Peoples Day, is it a day of celebra on or a day of mourning? This Sunday's service is being led by Maureen Smith, who is an enrolled member of the Oneida Na on of Wisconsin. Worship Associates: Laurie Car er. Logis c Coordinator: Wendy Erickson. This Sunday is Rev. Drew's weekend off. October 14 - Guest in the Pulpit Amy Fiorilli from the UU Church of Ellsworth will be leading the service. Logis cs Coordinator: Phyllis Havens. The UUSB Choir will sing. Rev. Drew is preaching in Ellsworth this Sunday to provide coverage for their minister who is on sabba cal. October 21 - Preparing for the Journey Home - Rev. Andrew Moeller Culturally, we celebrate youth and agility but neglect the ul mate reality that someday we will all die. O en, we are so caught up in the moment that we forget to realize that dying is just as much a part of life as birth. Talking about death is o en seen as something that is taboo, instead of a powerful, mul -faceted spiritual experience. It can bring great healing and perspec ve, and it can be extremely painful and destruc ve. Together, we will look at what it means to embrace death as part of life and prepare for our own journeys home. Join us a er the service as we kick off our four-part workshop series on "Preparing for the Journey Home." October 28 - "Courage and Kindness in Troubled Times" This Sunday we are honored to welcome Bruce Kno s, the Director of the UU United Na ons Office, who is coming to visit us all the way from New York City. The UUSB Choir will sing.

2 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 2 This month, our congregational theme is sanctuary. Drew s Views In our everyday lexicon, the term sanctuary often is used in the context of sheltering immigrants in a church or space where they cannot be apprehended by federal ICE agents. Sanctuary, however, is a whole lot more. In its the broader sense, the term "sanctuary" is simply a place where one feels comfortable or safe. A place where one cannot be molested by that which is chasing and perusing you. A place where one feels at ease. As a white heterosexual male, I might say that the world is my sanctuary, but that is not true either any more. Just look and see what happens when one speaks out against the status quo. One of the fundamental needs in all of our lives is finding a place where we feel safe, a place that we can call sanctuary. There has been tons of research to show that people learn better when they feel safe; people more likely to engage when they feel safe; and people are willing to take more risks when they feel safe and loved just merely for who they are. According to psychologist Abraham Maslow's famous "Hierarchy of Needs," we learn that after having our basic physiological needs of food, clothing and shelter met, the next critical need is safety. Safety comes before belonging, and it even comes before love. Often we think of sanctuary as a place, but more often than not, it is more than a place -- it is a culture or community. Last month at our first "Congregational Conversation on Creating A Covenant," participants reflected on what made it hard and what made it easy to join different groups. In the brainstorming that followed, there was some level of agreement that people feel more comfortable joining groups that have openly expressed values, purposes, and expectations. Why? Because it creates a higher degree of safety when we know what the expectations are. We feel more comfortable because we know the why and the process of how we will get there. This is one of the fundamental building blocks of building a beloved community. This is how a covenant can play an integral role in developing a clear sense of purpose for a beloved community that serves as a sanctuary for our process of searching together for truth and meaning. As I follow the news and tweets of a president who likes to flaunt and disregard many of the unwritten expectations dignity that has traditionally associated with the office; when I see senators and congressional representatives mistreating each other -- seemingly with little concern; when I look at victims of sexual abuse denied a fair hearing and the sensitive treatment they deserve; and when I meet people who are fleeing their countries of origin to satisfy their basic physiological needs or their basic needs for safety, I am convinced how essential and how life-giving and affirming our congregation is. I am convinced how much more affirming we can become by making it even clearer what it means to be a place of clarity of purpose and safety, where the human spirit can grow. Let us continue to strive to be a sanctuary for ourselves and our children and all who enter our doors. Let us be a House of Sanctuary for the community of which we are a part. It is easy to fall into the temptation to "do unto others as they do unto you," but it is much more precious to embrace the ethic of "doing unto others that which is needed to create safety, compassion, and openness which are at the core of building the capacity of love." May this be so! Namasté, (photo credits: Laural Russell)

3 October 2018 he Chalice and Chimes Page 3 Rev. Drew's Schedule for October Mon - Minister's Sabbath Day (day off) Tues - 10 AM to 1 PM, appointments and meetings 2 to 4 PM, Office hours (walk-in time) Wed - 10 AM to 1 PM, appointments and meetings 2 to 4 PM, Office hours (walk-in time) Thurs - Sermon writing day (not in office/limited and phone) Friday - 10 AM to 1 PM, appointments and meetings Saturday - By appointment Sunday - Afternoon / evening by appointment If you wish to meet with Rev. Drew, please contact via (drewuu2@gmail.com) or cell phone ( ), to set up an appointment. New Workshop Series: Preparing for the Journey Home Join Rev. Drew and special guests as we explore preparing for end. This workshop series is designed to look at the practical and spiritual aspects of preparing for end of life. The program will include sessions on aging, care planning, legal and estate planning, and preparing for funerals, final wishes, talking to families and loved ones. The information covered is useful and relevant to adults of all ages. Tentative schedule mark your calendars now, so you won't have to miss. October 21 - Overview and exploration of the importance of preparing for end of life. November 11 - Lifestyle and Care Preparations December 9 - Legal Planning January 6 - Funerals & Final Wishes October 1-4, Rev. Drew will be in Greenfield, NH, attending the Northern New England Ministers Fall Meeting and Retreat. October 5-6 is Rev. Drew s weekend off. October 14, Rev. Drew is preaching in Ellsworth, Maine, providing sabbatical coverage for their minister, Rev. Hayman. Big welcome to Rev. Dr. Brenard Richardson, Director of Chaplaincy at Eastern Maine Medical Center On September 20, Rev. Drew, who is Co-Chair of the Chaplain Advisory Council, presented a UUSB prayer shawl made by Cathy Elliott to Rev. Richardson to welcome him to Bangor. Rev. Drew said, "We are excited to have Rev. Richardson here and heading up the New Chaplaincy Program at EMMC. We hope that you will come join us sometime at UUSB and, if you need to get a musical fix, you are welcome to come on over to UUSB and play our newly restored pneumatic organ." [Right] Rev. Dr. Brenard Richardson wearing his prayer shawl.

4 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 4 Special Events Sunday, October 7th, 11:30 AM UUSB Building Tour!!! Hosted by the UUSB Membership-Fellowship Team COMING Saturday, October 20th Great Pumpkin Yard Sale 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. (Vestry) This is one of our big "fun"draisers. Please be looking for items you can donate--books, toys and games, CDs & DVDs, household goods, gardening tools, and other items you believe will sell and that are clean and in good working order. (Please, no clothes, downhill ski equipment, text books, computer equipment or really heavy items.) Drop-off hours in vestry: Friday, Oct. 19, 1:15-5:30 p.m. If that time frame doesn't work for you, you can drop off items in the Narthex (accessible via the Vestry entrance) that week, when the church office is open (Tues-Fri, 10am-1pm), but please make sure your donations do not block the fire exits! Volunteers will also be needed to help with set up on Friday afternoon, to help tag and display items. It s going to be a fun project, so join Sue McKay for a shift or two! Contact Sue for more information or if you have a question.

5 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 5 Council crier notes September 2018 Your UUSB council gathered on Sept. 20, our first meeting since our wonderful Saturday retreat with Rebecca Liberty on Sept. 1. Here are some of the things we discussed and worked on together: Committee connections: One of our new initiatives is to invite members of at least one UUSB committee to join us during our monthly meetings. We hope it will serve several purposes 1. Offer an opportunity for face-to-face appreciation of hard-working volunteers. 2. Open a more direct line of communication between committees and council. 3. Offer committees an opportunity to share their needs, wishes, and ideas directly with council members. Share the plate recipients: Council voted to assign several months worth of worthy share the plate organizations: October: UU United Nations Office; November: EAAA fuel assisance program; December: UUSB food programs; January: Bangor Area Homeless Shelter; February: Hope Rising (survivors of human trafficking) New fundraiser: Council discussed UUSB s pressing need for new fundraiser leadership and ideas. This month council will be approaching a couple of people to see if they are interested in joining a fund raising brainstorming, and organizing team. If you are interested in joining this team, please talk to one of our council members. Safer congregation: Council continued our conversations about how to remain a welcoming presence in the Bangor community while attending to the safety and security of those in and around our property. We would like to make sure that at least two people are present in the Dorothy Memorial throughout church services, so that we may keep the door to the church unlocked. We discussed posting signage in and around UUSB that both establishes clear boundaries (ie: No Trespassing Premises Under Surveillance. ) and portrays compassion (ie: Your safety is important to us. ) More elaborate technological security involves a lengthier process and more funding, but we will continue to examine our options. We also discussed sending a general reminder to the congregation about UUSB s gun-free zone policy. Rentals: The president and secretary of the contradancing group joined our meeting to discuss adding a family dance hour at the beginning of their rental evenings. Council voted to allow the contradancers a grace period through December 2018 at their current rate, in the hopes that they will grow their participation and bring in more funds to cover higher rental costs. We reminded the group that they must get their liability insurance paperwork to Susan Vernal immediately, and urged the group to take care of scheduling with Susan as soon as possible. The New Renaissance Singers, led by our music director, hope to use UUSB for their rehearsals, on Thursdays following UUSB choir rehearsal. They, too, expressed budget constraints. Council agreed to discuss with them an offer of the discounted rate we give other groups like Women With Wings. We will also explore with them other funding negotiations around their concert rentals. Those are the highlights of our meeting time together. We are also excited about upcoming UUSB events the congregational covenanting process, the organ celebration, the launching of a new RE and adult education church year, and theme-based-ministry are just a taste of all the energetic doings and innovations in our UUSB family. Wishing you warmth and magical moments of October light Your church council Becky Anderson Rosemary Parsons Tom Bickford Will Seavey Catherine Foxson Robin Wood Eric Olson Gayle Zydlewski

6 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 6 Religious Education News Dear UUSB Community, We are excited about our programming for this year! Here is a quick preview of our class offerings: PreK: Rainbow Connection A story-book curriculum that acquaints our preschoolers with the ideas behind our UU Principles, focusing on the values inherent in each, such as respect, trustworthiness, fairness, caring, responsibility and good citizenship. Our teachers: Laura Santilli, Bridgette Chalila, Wendy Sites, Maureen Smith K-1st: PictureBookUU This new-to-uusb curriculum uses books to introduce our faith. Along with story time, our teachers keep active minds and bodies engaged with art, yoga, and ukuleles. Our teachers: Dave Paterson, Jenny Johnson, Wendy Erickson, Chris Charuk 2-3rd: Diversity & UU A story-book curriculum offers a window into the lives of other kids, focusing on the diversity of our world. From being deaf, blind, differently abled, a foster kid, a speaker of a different language, adopted, or a kid with glasses, we all are share similar interests, hopes, and dreams. Our teachers: Danielle d Auria, Erin Seavey, Larry Viel, Will Seavey 4-5th: Harry Potter & UU Harry and UU is based on the Harry Potter series of books by J.K. Rowling, books that immerse children in the idea that one can work to make the world better. The curriculum includes many fun wizarding activities, but the main purpose of the curriculum is social action. The class forms a chapter of Dumbledore s Army and fights against seven Horcruxes during the year. The Horcruxes are real world social action projects. Our teachers: Ben Goff, Mercedes Gurney, Valerie Carter, Jessica Bloom-Foster 6-8th: Fifth Dimension The Fifth Dimension uses episodes of The Twilight Zone as the basis for indepth discussions of a wide variety of topics. At each class, an entire episode is viewed, a distinct advantage when discussion is the intention. After viewing, the class engages in discussion and activities, designed to encourage deep contemplation of issues. Our teachers: Summer Sunderland, Ann Hartman, Diane McClellan, Greg Westrich, Chuck McKay 9-12: MixPack! Music, Movies, & Poetry We have an awesome team of youth group facilitators that will be guiding our youth group this year. This year, our group will be experiencing what I've been calling Mix- Pack! a bit of theater, music, poetry, and enjoying a monthly outing to Queen City Cinema Club. Our teachers: Nero Fyler, Connie McVey, Bhani Clark, Melora Norman 10-12th: Senior OWL (Our Whole Lives) Our Whole Lives helps participants make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health and behavior. With a holistic approach, Our Whole Lives provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information about a range of topics, including relationships, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual health, and cultural influences on sexuality. We will be offering Sr OWL, geared to 10-12th Graders, beginning this Fall, on Sundays from 11:15 to 1:15pm. If you'd like your youth to participate, parents must attend the Parent Orientation Meeting on Thursday, October 4 th at 6pm. Please me with your interest! Our facilitators: LyAnn Grogan, Desiree Viel, SueAnn Gaitings Have you filled out your child(ren) s RE Registration Form?? We would appreciate our families taking a few minutes to fill out our brand new, Online Registration Form. Of course, if you need a paper copy, just ask! Additional questions regarding religious education? Want to be a substitute teacher? Interested in being a special speaker? Want to help with our special programs throughout the year? Please feel free to drop me an at uubangorre@gmail.com or find me on Sunday! In comm-uu-nity, Karen Childs Director of Religious Education

7 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 7 Our YoUUth The Maine Midcoast Youth Group will have an informational meeting on November 11th at 3:00 PM in Belfast, ME. This initial meeting is designed to bring both youth, parent(s) / guardian(s), and leaders together to discuss the outline of this year s program including the details of the service learning trip in Maine The Program is open to youth years of age. If you are a youth, or if you have a youth who is interested in being a part of this group, please attend the November 11th meeting where applications for the program will be available. Meeting dates for this year s Maine Midcoast Youth Group are: December 9, January 13, February 10, March 10, and April 14. Mark your calendars and save these dates. This year s program is focused on a trip in Maine. Participants in this year s program will be given priority for joining next year s anticipated trip to Guatemala. For more information come to the information meeting or contact Rev. Drew at drewuu2@gmail.com. [Below] Rev. Drew with the Maine Midcoast Youth on last year's trip to the UU - United Nations Office in New York City with Bruce Knotts (back row), Executive Director of the UU UNO Office.

8 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 8 Treasurer s Report for August 2018 This year, the Treasurer s Report will have a new look. Instead of lots of numbers, I will report on specific income and expenses as they occur. As of 8/31/18, we have received $28,319 in pledges. In August pledge receipts were $3,681. As you can tell, many people made their pledge payments in full at the start of the year. On average, the monthly pledge receipts should be $10,412. Income and expenses are both low during the summer months. For example, during the summer our monthly heating bill is $30. As of 8/31/18, total income was $42,888, and expenses were $36,204. Fundraising is an important part of our income stream. The first big event is the Great Pumpkin Yard Sale on Saturday October 20, We will need donations and helpers the day before. Tell all your friends about this great event. A fundraiser that happens every Sunday is the sale of grocery cards for shopping at Hannaford. These are gift cards that are worth the amount you pay UUSB. The church gets a discount for buying in bulk. I suggest that when you start writing that shopping list, write a check to UUSB for your $25, $50 or $100 gift cards (or any combination.) And thanks Rosemary Parsons Treasurer Wye Izzit (An occasional column) Dear Wye Izzit, Oh! Please help! Every week I want to make my regular contribution to UUSB, but the collectors are so quick that I don t have time to write my check. I get really flustered and sometimes I make a mess. Nervously, Uni U. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dear Uni U., How about writing your check a day ahead? Some folks hold a check-writing party with snacks and plenty of wine. The Sunday plates are very full after that. Encouragingly, Wye Izzit Meditation Group The UUSB Mindfulness Meditation group is back from its summer break. This month, we will be meeting on October 2nd and October 16th (the first and third Tuesdays) from 5:45 PM till 7 PM in the sanctuary. No previous experience needed. Come and treat yourself to a midweek break of relaxed centering and concentration. All are welcome.

9 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 9 Social Justice Committee News Death With Dignity Laurie Cartier is collecting signatures to put the Death With Dignity Act on the ballot for November You can find out all about this at deathwithdignity.org, or ask Laurie when you see her at church on any Sunday, by at laurie.cartier@maine.edu or by Phone at Signatures will be collected through election day (Nov. 13, 2018), then counted and sent in to the state for authentication, etc. We need 80,000 signatures! If you are a registered voter, have not signed another petition for this cause, and are in favor of people having the choice to die with dignity, please see Laurie to sign a petition. Thank you! The UUSB Social Justice Committee has decided to take part in the Common Read program in January The UU Common Read selection, Justice on Earth: People of Faith Working at the Intersections of Race, Class, and Environment, shows how environmental justice, racial justice, and economic justice are not competing issues, but intertwined. Justice on Earth is a 2018 Skinner House book edited by Manish Mishra-Marzetti and Jennifer Nordstrom. Learn more about the UU Common Read. Help Send Seasons Greetings to Incarcerated UUs For several years, I have participated a pen-pal program with The UU Church of the Larger Fellowship's (CLF) Prison Ministry Program. This year CLF is trying to recruit UU's from all over the country in sending 890 holiday cards to CLF members experiencing incarceration, and they need our help. As a free-world pen pal, you will surely understand the loneliness many of our members behind bars experience. CLF wants to send mail to all of our incarcerated members, not just those with pen pals. Here is how you can help: You can either go into Rev. Drew's mail box and get a card, or provide your own (card must be a simple flat, non-glitter card with a white envelope); Using a pen only, write a seasonal message; Sign your first name only, and place your card un-addressed, back into Rev. Drew's mailbox downstairs by his office. Rev. Drew will gather the cards and mail them to the Church of the Larger Fellowship in time for the winter holidays. Deadline for cards is November 22 (Thanksgiving Day). CLF will mail the cards from their headquarters in Boston. Invite your friends to join you! Pass around a few cards at your next committee meeting, take a card home and send one from your family, or fill out a couple during coffee hour. In 2016, we sent over 30 cards to the CLF ministry program. I am hoping we can send even more this year.

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12 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 12 Looking Ahead with Membership-Fellowship Coming to You from Membership-Fellowship Building Tour: Sunday, Oct. 7, a er the service - your chance to see the less visible parts of the Church and to get background on parts you see every day. Led by Sue McKay and LyAnn Grogan. New to UU Classes: If you are interested in becoming a member of UUSB or simply in learning more about our history and thinking, we will have both Fall and Spring New to UU classes. The Fall class will be held on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Spring class will be spread over two evenings: Wednesday, Apr. 3, and Wednesday, Apr. 10, 2019, 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. There will be a sign-up sheet, but you can also let LyAnn Grogan know if you might want to a end. Commi ees Fair: On Oct. 14, during Fellowship Hour, learn about the missions and ac vi es of UUSB commi ees and how they are helping to shape the future of UUSB and the Bangor Region and how they, with open arms, welcome you to join one of them. Great Pumpkin Yard Sale: This annual fundraiser will be Saturday, Oct. 20. See Sue McKay to help with set up Friday a ernoon, Oct. 19, and to work on a shi on Sat Oct. 20. Dona ons needed and welcome bring on Friday Oct. 19, if possible, between 1:30 and 5 pm, or the Sunday before (Oct. 14) and leave in the Narthex. Souper Sundays: Right a er the worship service on: Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Jan. 27, and Feb. 24. We typically need 7 10 pots of soup plus breads, fruit, desserts and other complementary items. Please bring a soup or other item to share. Also remember: Wreaths and Baskets on Saturday, Dec. 1; and Game Night on Saturday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. More on these in upcoming Chalice and Chimes. It s Not Too Early to Plan... For the UU Holiday Gi Basket Challenge Do you have any basket-worthy items, including baskets that you can put aside for our very lucrative UUSB Holiday Gift Basket Silent Auction?? On Saturday, December 1st from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM, we will be making gift baskets to raise money along side of the UUSB Wreath Makers. This is not a call for yard sale items -we need new or like-new items that would work in a gift basket (e.g., anything from cookbooks to teapots to tools to scarves, etc.). It isn t too soon to start thinking about this important church fundraising event. If you don t have a place to store them, please contact Suzanne Kelly. Thank you!!

13 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 13 Announcements, Reminders & Program Notes There will be a Sr. OWL Parent Orientation meeting at 6 PM on Thursday, Oct. 4 th in the RE area. Mark your calendar! The next congregation-wide covenanting meeting will be after church on Nov. 4th. All groups please note, no other activities or meeting are to be scheduled for that day. The Humanist Group meets on the fourth Tuesday, at 7p.m., at a Bangor member s home. For more information, please call Karl Norton at and leave a message if you get the answering machine. During October, half of the undesignated funds in our plate collection will go to The Unitarian Universalist United Nations Office [UU UNO], which promotes the goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all, as reflected in the United Nations Charter. Through targeted education, advocacy and outreach, Unitarian Universalists engage in support of international cooperation and the work of the United Nations. Collection Plate Reminders: 1) If you use a check for anything other than your pledge, please indicate on the check's memo line for what your donation is intended. 2) If you pay your pledge with cash, it is important that we know it came from you! You can use your own envelope and write your name on the outside; or, you can pick up envelopes from the table to your left as you enter the sanctuary; or, you are welcome to take several or a whole box of 50 envelopes. If you can't find them, or have questions, please speak with Cathy Elliott. Thank you. The local Fresh Start/Alcoholics Anonymous meetings take place in our Vestry, Monday through Friday, 12:00-1:00 PM. Please be respectful of their privacy if you are in the building at that time. Open Mic CoffeeHouse Every Tuesday Night!! Fun for the whole family, from 7:00 to 10:00 PM in the Vestry. We enjoy a variety of acoustic music and poetry, and we welcome whatever family-friendly acts you might come up with. Come join the fun! Souper Sundays: We will continue our long tradition of hosting several Souper Sundays during the year. We invite you to bring a soup, dessert, or a complementary item to share. These will be right after the worship service on: Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Jan. 27, and Feb. 24. The U.U.S.B. Monthly Social for October: **This event will be our final one for Please join us on Sat., October 13 th, 6:00-9:30 PM for a "Fire Pit Social. It will take place at Joe and Renee Montillo's back yard in Glenburn. We will gather around the fire to celebrate the cool Autumn night. We will listen to music, have conversation, lots of laughs, and food and drink. The snacks will be Autumn inspired finger foods, provided by the Montillo's. If you would like to, BYOB. Fun will be had by all! If you would like to attend this event, please reneemontillo@gmail.com, or contact her on Facebook, and she will send you their address. **During the months of November to February, "The U.U.S.B. Monthly Social" will be in a state of hibernation. We will re-emerge again in March Hannaford Grocery Cards, Church Fundraiser. Sold every Sunday during fellowship time in the Dorothy. Convenient to carry! No fees! Every card purchase helps UUSB!! Cards are available in increments of $25, $50 or $100. Cash, or checks made out to UUSB are accepted. Buy cards for your own grocery shopping, or buy cards for gifts, or even donate a card to a local food bank. Looking for Reading Material?? Check out the UUSB Book Cart in the Dorothy Memorial Hall. We offer gently used books at a bargain price. Just put your money in the box and take your new reading material home. You can also donate gently used books of your own. Leave them in the container provided beside the sale shelves. On Sunday, October 14th, our young people will gather together in the Vestry to enjoy our much beloved traditional RE Apple Chapel. They will hear an Apple Tale, make some fun Fall art, and squish fresh apples into a tasty cider for our Apple Communion. FMI, see Karen Childs, DRE. Wanna Get Involved? Learn about the missions and activities of UUSB committees and how they are helping to shape the future of UUSB and the Bangor Region and how they, with open arms, welcome you to join them. As part of the Fellowship Hour after the service on Oct. 14, tables will be set up for a Committees Fair, where you can visit with committee representatives. (continued next page)

14 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 14 Announcements, Reminders & Program Notes ~ cont d BTW, do you have a CLYNK Bag?? Be sure to have one handy, so you can easily be collecting bottles and cans to help raise money for our UU Youths Social Justice Service Trip. The bags are in the Dorothy Memorial Room. Please see Laura Santilli for details. Thank you for your support!!! Financial Stewardship Committee is looking for help! The FSC needs you! Our work includes the pledge campaign as well as our newest project, creating a Legacy Gifting program. With the work being done to develop a congregational covenant, this is an excellent time to join us as we work on our financial future. And we have fun doing it!! If you are interested or have questions, please contact Cathy Elliott, cathyelliott25@gmail.com or , or any member of the FSC. Special Collections Reminders: The second Sunday of the month is Food Cupboard Collection Sunday. Donations of non-perishables may be placed in the plastic tub by the entrance to the sanctuary. Cash/check donations are also gratefully accepted in the collection. On the third Sunday, of the month we have a Personal Items Collection for the area needy taken during the service. Please give what you can paper products, soaps and hygiene products, or money donations gratefully accepted! Any Sunday, please consider donating to the Bangor Homeless Shelter Laundry Fund. The current status of laundry funds at the shelter allows guests with no income to be able to wash their clothing on average once a month. Imagine only washing your clothing once a month! Please help and contribute any change (bills work too!) in the jug as you are leaving the Sanctuary on Sundays. [Special Thanks to all those who have been faithfully contributing to the Laundry Fund jug. This week we sent a check for $60.75 to the Bangor Homeless Shelter...sure to make a positive difference for some needy folks!] Souper Sundays!! Right a er the worship service on: Oct. 28, Nov. 25, Jan. 27, and Feb. 24. We typically need 7 10 pots of soup plus breads, fruit, desserts and other complementary items. Please bring a soup or other item to share. COMING IN NOVEMBER! Updated UUSB Member & Friend Directory It isn't too late yet, if you'd like to submit a photo of yourself or family for the updated Directory being worked on this month. it to Susan in the Church Office at uubangor@gmail.com. Be sure to include any changes in address, landline or cell phone numbers, etc. The Mid-Coast Religious Education Directors will be hosting a Regional Workshop entitled The Future of Faith Formation. It will be held at UUSB on Nov. 17th, 10 AM 3 PM. During this informational workshop they will explore the future of faith formation in our congregations. While our RE programs may be in great shape today, let s consider what they might look like in 5-10 years. How can we gracefully grow our programs while keeping them relevant for the times and, at the same time, be able to provide flexible faith formation opportunities for our community? Let s start the conversation! Kim Sweeny, the workshop presenter, is a credentialed religious educator and independent consultant who worked for 7 years as the Lead for Faith Formation and Safe Congregations on th euua s New England Regional staff team. She is the author of The Death of Sunday School and the Future of Faith Formation. If you would like to read the article, you ll find it at: For more info, see UUSB DRE, Karen Childs. RE Halloween Party Saturday, October 27th 5:30-7:00 PM in the Vestry Stay tuned for more details in the UUSB Weekly E-News and the announcement pages in the Sunday Order of Service.

15 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 15 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 7 10am - Worship 11am - Fellowship 11:30am - Bldg. Tour 11:45am - Pastoral Care Team 1 Office Closed 9am - Soup Kitchen Cook n Serve (off-site) 8 Office Closed OCTOBER :45pm - Meditation Grp 6:30pm - Gen l Trustees mtg. 7pm - Open Mic / Coffee- House 9 10:30am - Staff Meeting 6pm - Cmte on Shared Ministry 7pm - Open Mic / Coffee- House 3 6:30pm - Shawl Ministry 10 6pm - Building & Grounds Cmte mtg. 6:30pm - Membership- Fellowship Cmte mtg. 4 5:15pm - Choir Rehearsal 6pm - RE Sr. OWL Parent mtg. 7pm - New Renaissance 7pm - Women with Wings 11 5:15pm - Choir Rehearsal 7pm - New Renaissance 7pm - Women with Wings 5 6 1:00pm - Private Memorial Service 12 10am - Budget & Finance Cmte. 12:30pm -Knitting Circle 13 9am-1pm - PICA Popular Educ. Workshop 1pm - Private Memorial Service 6pm - UUSB Monthly Social: Fire Pit 7pm - Contradancers 14 Food Cupboard Collection Sunday 10am - Worship (RE Apple Chapel Sunday) 11:am - Fellowship & Committees Fai 21 Personal Care Items Collection Sunday 10am - Worship 11am - Fellowship 11:45am - Preparing for the Journey Home (session 1 of 4) 11:45am - Soc. Justice Cmte 7pm - Organ Rededication Service 28 10am - Worship 11am - Fellowship & SOUPER SUNDAY 15 Office Closed 6pm - Spirit of Drumming 22 Office Closed 29 Office Closed 16 5:45pm - Meditation Grp 7pm - Open Mic / Coffee- House 23 7pm - Humanist Affinity Group 7pm - Open Mic / Coffee- House 30 7pm - Open Mic / Coffee- House Please check the website for calendar updates & the latest UUSB info and happenings! 17 11:30am - AUW Guild Meeting 6:30pm - Council Mtg. 24 5:30pm - Worship Cmte 31 7pm - Temple Fem. Divine 18 5:15pm - Choir Rehearsal 7 pm - New Renaissance 7pm - Women with Wings 7:15pm - Exec. Cmte mtg. 25 5:15pm - Choir Rehearsal 7 pm - New Renaissance 7pm - Women with Wings pm - Yard Sale Item Drop-off & Set-up in Vestry 26 12:30pm -Knitting Circle 20 8am-2pm GREAT PUMPKIN YARD SALE in the Vestry November Newsletter Deadline 27 10am - Bag Lunch Prep 3pm - Bean Supper Prep 4pm - Bean Supper Served 5:30pm - RE Halloween Party CHURCH OFFICE Secretary s Hours Tuesday-Friday 10 AM 1 PM

16 October 2018 The Chalice and Chimes Page 16 ABOUT US Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor Our Mission Statement The Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor is an historically liberal religious community, celebrating diversity and supporting spiritual growth and social responsibility in each child and adult. A Welcoming Congregation We welcome individuals and families of all religious upbringings, racial and ethnic backgrounds and sexual orientations. We, a member of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person. A Green Sanctuary The UU Society of Bangor, recognized as a Green Sanctuary by the Unitarian Universalist Association, endeavors to incorporate care for the Earth into its worship and religious education while working to promote environmental justice and sustainable living. We covenant to affirm and promote respect for the interdependent web of all existence, of which we are a part. Church Council: Eric Olson, Chair Will Seavey, Vice Chair Rosemary Parsons, Treasurer Robin Wood, Clerk Rebecca Anderson Tom Bickford Catherine Foxson Gayle Zydlewski Council meets at 6:30 PM on the third Wednesday of each month. UUSB Church Cancellation Guidelines In the case of bad weather, the most important thing is for everyone to be safe. Please do not travel to the UUSB for morning worship if you feel that doing so would be unsafe. UUSB may need to be cancelled due to no lights, no heat, no water, disasters, and other unforeseen circumstances. The decision to cancel worship and religious education will be made by Sue McKay, Rev. Drew Moeller and Laurie Cartier who will make such decision by 7:00 Sunday morning. An announcement will be put on the outgoing phone message of the church office ( ); announcements will also go out to the local network television and radio stations; if possible (power permitting), one will be sent out via , on the UUSB Facebook page, and posted on the UUSB website ( About Our Newsletter The Chalice and Chimes is published ten times a year (Sept-June). The deadline for submissions is the 20th day of each month. Contributions are solicited and should be sent to the Administrator/Editor at the church office. An reminder is sent out to all member and friends on the church s database mailing list when the newsletter has been posted to the church website, where it may be viewed or down-loaded. It is also available in paper format on the table by the sanctuary entrance and by US mail (request from the Church Office). Editorial Policy Articles submitted for publication in the Chalice & Chimes must strive to include, in an unbiased way, only that information that is consistent with the UU faith. Articles should deal with issues of a spiritual nature meant to inspire, encourage, educate, or inform. Although every effort will be made to be inclusive, the Editor reserves the right to determine which articles are accepted for publication. The Editor has the right to edit for space, availability, libelous remarks, or unwarranted personal attacks. The Editor also reserves the right to refuse any item that may affect our Tax Exempt Status. Newsletter Submittals Next Newsletter Deadline: October 20, 2018 at Noon Next issue is November We value your contributions and very much appreciate submittals. When sending contributions to The Chalice and Chimes: uubangor@gmail.com