UNIverse Weekly March 4-10, 2022


UNIverse Weekly March 4-10, 2022

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March 4-10, 2022

 WORSHIP



Sunday, March 6, 2022 “Don’t Stop Believin’!”



It’s Stewardship Sunday!  Our dedicated and creative Stewardship Committee has been working SO hard to come up with safe ways for us to raise funds for our congregation in this strange time. Meanwhile, they have chosen a fun, fitting, exciting theme for this year’s stewardship campaign!  Please join us in person or via Zoom to join in the excitement with us (and revel maybe just a little bit in some hair band nostalgia).  



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

 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Join us on Sunday, March 13th as we celebrate Pi(e) Day! Our annual Pi(e) Day celebration was born in 2012 of one kid’s love of Ď€ and everyone’s love of PIE! Our RE families as well as members and friends of Northwest are invited to bring mini/individual pies on Pi(e) Day. Middle school students will assist with serving and any donations offered in return are given to the high school youth group. Who doesn’t love a useful mathematical concept AND abundant pies?



Please bring pie donations to the kitchen before the worship service.  For safety reasons, we will not be eating slices of pie onsite, which is why we have requested that mini pies be donated this year. However, all sizes of pie are welcome! We look forward to the fun of enjoying this annual tradition! 

MUSIC MINISTRY

 

Voices of Northwest Announcement: 

     The Voices of Northwest will resume rehearsals on Wednesday, March 16 from 7 to 8pm in the sanctuary. Our focus for the first three weeks will be to rebuild our choral sound as we reacquaint ourselves with our music repertoire. 

     The CDC mask mandate has been lifted, so we will not require the wearing of masks, however we suggest that masks be used during the one-hour socially distanced rehearsals. 

     Finally, all persons not previously a part of the Voices of Northwest are welcome to join us on March 16.

ANNOUNCEMENTS



Coffee and Donuts on the Patio

This Sunday, March 6, after the service, we are having a kickoff for the 22-23 pledge campaign with donuts and coffee on the patio. Join us for fellowship and treats in the fresh air!


SPECIAL DOCUMENTARY NIGHT





We will have another Special Virtual Documentary Night on SUNDAY, March 6th at 7 pm.  This event in honor of Women’s History Month is in collaboration with the Georgia Tech Student Planning Association. We will be discussing the documentary, Making Space: Five Women Changing The Face of Architecture. This film is about five dynamic and accomplished female architects all rising stars in what has been an all-male galaxy; Annabelle Selldorf (New York), Marianne McKenna (Toronto), Kathryn Gustafson (Seattle and London), Farshid Moussavi (London), and Odile Decq (Paris). For this event we will have a special Q&A with the architect, Annabelle Selldorf. Here is a link to where you can watch it for free. https://vimeo.com/171141921 For this Special Virtual Documentary Night we will also be joined by architect, Annabelle Selldorf for a Q&A.



Contact Adam Hicks at communitydocumentarynight@gmail.com for the link to the discussion. 


 

SUCCESS! 





The Stewardship Committee is happy to report that soup sales from February were “Souper”!  Thanks to all who made their favorite recipes, including Ranger cookies and homemade bread, we netted $710.  Thanks also to everyone who made purchases; we hope you enjoyed every bite.


2022-2023 PLEDGE DRIVE IS HERE!

 



The Stewardship Committee is pleased to announce that we will be kicking off the 2022-2023 pledge drive Sunday, March 6. This year’s theme is “Don’t Stop Believin’!”  As a congregation, we have met and continue to meet the challenges presented by the last couple of years. Rising to the challenge of these times requires perseverance, courage, and the steadfast belief in each other and in the importance of the work we do at Northwest! Don’t stop believing in the impact of our congregation and the future we can create together with the generous donation of our offerings and the best of who we are. Please be on the lookout for this year’s pledge information on the Stewardship tab of the Northwest website for information on how you can get involved.




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 EntrĂ©e, 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!  


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. 

 

Michael Cain

Richard McComas

Marti Wilson (nephew Ryan)

Roland DeWitt (former member in Hospice Care.)

 

Maria Drinkard reported a JOY. She enjoyed a five-day visit from her grandson Sam. 

 

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

MARCH BIRTHDAYS AND

JOINING ANNIVERSARIES 2022

Birthdays

Becki Gregory 03/01

Tammy Clabby 03/07

Nancy Johnson 03/08

Paul Ross 03/09

Jay Kahn 03/14

Steve Stern 03/19

Jax Bush 03/20

Harper Bush 03/27

Cole Hickman 03/30

 

Anniversaries (by year joined)

Beryl Grall-Petty 03/10/1985

Jay Kiskel 03/20/1988

Becki Gregory 03/08/2009

Deborah Ross 03/26/2013

Paul Ross 03/26/2013

Sheree Meyers 03/13/2016

Morning Washburn 03/05/2017

CALENDAR



Sunday, March 6

10:00am Worship Service In-person and Zoom

11:am Coffee and Donuts Pledge Drive Kickoff on the Patio


11:00am Virtual Coffee Hour

7:00pm Special Virtual Documentary Night



Tuesday, March 8

7:00pm NWUUC Book Groupies






  

 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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