UNIverse Weekly February 18-24, 2022


UNIverse Weekly February 18-24, 2022

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February 18-24, 2022

 WORSHIP



Sunday, February 20, 2022 “What Love Looks Like in Public”



Dr. Cornell West once said, “Justice is what love looks like in public”.



This week we will delve into the work of West, Howard Thurman, bell hooks, and adrienne maree brown as we explore the idea that LOVE must be the foundation for the work of justice and collective liberation. 



Please join us for LIVE in-person worship (vaxed and masked!) or via Zoom or Facebook streaming.  



The login for Zoom is https://nwuuc.org/zoom/ or follow the service on our Facebook page.   

 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

 

MUSIC MINISTRY

 

 

 

ANNOUNCEMENTS



 


The office will be closed Monday, February 21, 2022


Special Virtual Documentary Night

NEXT Thursday, February 24, 7pm

 

This event in honor of Black History Month is in collaboration with the Atlanta Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA Atlanta). We will be discussing the documentary, Hollywood’s Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story. Nicknamed “Architect to the Stars,” African American architect Paul R. Williams was one of the most successful architects of his time. This film will tell the story of how he used talent, determination and even charm to defy the odds and create a celebrated body of work. Here is a link to where you can watch the film for free. https://www.pbs.org/video/hollywoods-architect-3prwsa/ 



For this Special Virtual Documentary Night we will also be joined by the film’s Co-Producer Kathy McCampbell Vance and Associate Producer Shirlyn Cesar for a Q&A.



Contact Adam Hicks for the zoom link to the program and to join his email list at CommunityDocumentaryNight@gmail.com.


NWUUC Book Groupies



The NWUUC Book Groupies will meet on Zoom Tuesday, March 8th at 7 pm to discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. This novel, as best described by a quote from the Washington Post “captures the messy essence of being human …It’s clever and affecting. As likely to make you laugh out loud as it is to make you cry.” Truly, a breath of fresh air after the last two years!

If you would like to join us for this book discussion on Zoom please leave a message for Penny Raney with your name and email address at 770 551 8817 so we can send you the link. If you would like a copy of the book, leave that message too with your email or telephone number.


YUM…. AND HUM ALONG!

Circle Round The Table

Circle Round With Friends

Circle Round In Conversation

Within This Circle, Connections Never End!

MARCH GLADNESS!! 

                                            CIRCLE DINNER: MARCH 12TH – 6:00 PM

 

Living more openly with each other is now happening! Of course, we are Vaxed & Boosted, because we care about each other’s wellness….and this is required for participation in Circle Dinner gatherings.



The concept is easy. We gather at a NWUUC member’s home. They provide the place, set up for dining and serving, and provide the drinks. (Coffee, Tea, Water, or other choices)

The guests provide the meal. This is great because you get to sample various chefs’ specialties. Guests have their choice of bringing the Entrée, Salad & Rolls, Veggie, Appetizers or Dessert.

Guests contact your host to let them know what you would like to bring. That way, all courses will be covered, and not duplicated.

 

Take pictures that evening so we can all enjoy seeing your dinner events in the newsletter!



Stay safe and healthy, because we want to see you really soon!  


URGENT NEED! 

We are in urgent need of tech support and Worship Associates for the remainder of the church year!  We would love to expand our pool of trained volunteers, so that more of our current volunteers can take breaks!  Besides Worship Associates, we are in the most imminent need of Zoom producers and Zoom ushers.  Interested in learning, or re-joining any of these amazing teams? 



PLEASE reach out to Rev. Misha at your earliest possible convenience at Minister@nwuuc.org.


 

Youth CON Registration Now Open for

Spring 2022 Camps!

Youth “CONs” are weekend long events in Highlands, North Carolina, an experience in building covenantal community and empowering youth leadership. Register online through February 25!

Camp Dates:

Intermediate (6th – 8th graders): March 4 – 6 -2022

Elementary (3rd – 5th graders): March 18 – 20 – 2022

Senior High (9th – 12th graders): March 25 – 27 -2022
 

Please email Christine Rehder, Director of Faith Formation, at crehder@oruuc.org if you plan on attending.


OUR NWUUC FAMILY (CARE CORPS)

From Rev. Joan

 

Please keep in mind those in our congregation who are ill, hospitalized or recovering, as well as those grieving a loss. Your prayers, healing thoughts, cards and emails are welcome. 

 

 



If you are going through difficult times and would like emotional support or are in any situation where support and caring are needed contact:
Rev. Misha Sanders, Senior Minister, 770-955-1408 

Rev. Joan A. Davis, Community Minister, 404-275-0236

Maria Drinkard, 678-644-6480

Karen Edmonds,
770-851-9295


Ashley Fournier-Goodnight, 903-278-1923

Brian Freeman, 404-626-0298

Linton Hopkins, 678-938-8858

Valerie Johnson, 470-209-9864

Lil Woolf, 404-276-6189




(770) 955-1408    Office Hours M-F 9 am to 5 pm     office@nwuuc.org

FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS AND

JOINING ANNIVERSARIES 2022

Birthdays

02/02 John Reeves

02/03 Penny Raney

02/05 Elizabeth Hickman

02/07 David Benoy

02/07 Sharon Cameron

02/07 David Stewart

02/15 Dave Zenner

02/17 Bruce Niedermeyer

02/18 Judy McKinley

02/19 Jordan Dale

02/20 Allan Sanders

02/20 Dominic Stewart

02/22 Sebastian Stewart

02/25 Ella Morgen

02/25 Larry Wallis

02/28 Deborah Ross

Anniversaries (by year joined)

02/08/1975 Hugh Fordyce

02/05/1995 Chrissy Haddad

02/13/2005 Laura Hall

02/15/2009 Karen Reagle

02/15/2009 Allen Rider

02/08/2015 Barbara Dondiego

02/08/2015 David Stewart

02/14/2016 Danny Sample

02/14/2016 Gina Sample

 

CALENDAR



Sunday, February 20

10:00am Worship Service In-person and Zoom

11:00am Virtual Coffee Hour



Thursday, February 24

7:00pm Special Virtual Documentary Night 


  

 NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP

Board of Trustees 2020-2021

President: Lynne Dale  president@nwuuc.org

President Elect: Allen Rider

Secretary: Sandy Davis  board@nwuuc.org

Finance: Grier Page  finance@nwuuc.org

Trustee at Large: Cameron Moore

Trustee at Large: Jill Benton

Trustee at Large: Marilyn Matlock

Youth Trustee at Large:  Robert Niedermeyer

Immediate Past President: Lil Woolf


            

Ministries Team Leaders

Communications: OPEN

Community Co-leads: Kat Benoit, Judy McKinley 

Gardens & Spaces: Beryl Grall-Petty

Justice: Dave Zenner

Learning Co-Leads: Veta Tucker and Sally Mitchell

Stewardship Co-Leads: Gwen Kahn and Melissa Niedermeyer                                      stewardship@nwuuc.org




Staff

Rev. Misha Sanders, Senior Minister  minister@nwuuc.org

Rev. Joan Davis, Community Minister joanarmstrongdavis@gmail.com

Adia Fields-Udofia, Religious Education Director  re@nwuuc.org

Dr. Philip Rogers, Music Director  music@nwuuc.org

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