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INTERWEAVE SEEKS PARTICIPANTS FOR PRIDE 2008, July 4-6
The Unitarian Universalist congregations of Georgia join together each year to participate in the Atlanta Pride Festival. The main purpose of the Atlanta Pride Festival is to promote unity, visibility and self-esteem among lesbians, gay men, bisexuals and transgender persons and to promote a positive image in the Atlanta area and throughout the Southeastern United States through community activities and services.
This year's festival will take place July 4-6 at the Atlanta Civic Center. UU congregations collaborate to staff a booth at the Pride Festival in order to share information about our liberal religious community and invite festival attendees to local UU congregations. In addition, UU folks will be walking with a float in the parade. We're ordering t-shirts and making banners and hope to have a big crowd! Participating in Atlanta Pride is a wonderful way to put into action the UU principle of promoting the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
We need your help-please volunteer to work the booth, help build the float, or walk in the parade. Contact Gia Maddry: gmadd2440@yahoo.com; Valerie West: vwest66@yahoo.com; or Joetta Prost: joettapro@mindspring.com to volunteer or learn more. For additional information about Atlanta Pride, go to atlantapride.org.
PFLAG ATLANTA'S 1st MONDAY SUPPORT MEETING, Monday, July 7
PFLAG Atlanta's "1st Monday" Support Meeting will be held on July 7 from 7-8:30 pm in the Chapel. Sponsored by Interweave and led by PFLAG-trained parent facilitators, 1st Monday offers to LGBTQIQ persons and their parents, families, and friends an additional support opportunity each month.
NEW MEMBER JOINING CEREMONY, Sunday, July 13
Interested in joining UUCA? The next new member joining ceremony is during the service on July 13. If you are interested in joining UUCA that day, contact Chance Hunter at 404-634-5134 x223 by July 7.
The path to membership starts with the Exploring UUCA class. Come to the next Exploring UUCA August 10, from 1-4:30 pm. Learn about UUCA and UUism and meet some new friends. To sign up, contact Chance Hunter. Free childcare is available if reserved online at least one week in advance.
TAPESTRY OF FAITH CURRICULUM PREVIEW, Wednesday, July 16
Several of our classes will be using the long-awaited "Tapestry of Faith" curriculum series from the UUA Lifespan Faith Development office. One of the many great things about these programs is that they are available online and can be downloaded for free. Our K/1 class will use "Creating Home"; 2nd/3rd grades will use "Moral Tales"; 4th/5th grades will use "Toolkit of Faith"; and we will be a field test site for the 6th grade program called "Amazing Grace: Exploring Right from Wrong". Join us on Wednesday night, July 16, at 6:30 pm for a preview of these wonderful programs.
THIRD THURSDAY CINEMA, Thursday, July 17
"What a Way To Go: Life at the End of Empire"
This moving and, at times, humorous film gives a gives a comprehensive picture of the dire consequences of four looming disasters confronting the planet and human race: peak oil, climate change, mass extinction and population "overshoot." Then it launches into a lucid analysis of the "locomotive power" that drives the madness that got us here: the culture of empire, a motley collection of "stories", among which are the myths of endless growth, and scientific and technological omnipotence. Such myths have embedded themselves in our psyches, creating powerful psychological barriers to facing the perilous reality. But, the film shows us that facing up to the reality and joining forces with others prepared to do the same, is a choice that we can make. And what a way that is to go!
A $3 donation is suggested for the evening including refreshments and a lively discussion. Sponsored by the Peace Network. 7 pm Rooms 209-210
Please call Hart Ramm for information: 770-529-7338 or Renee Vorbach: 770-491-6817
AUCTION, Saturday, August 16
UUCA's Goods and Services Auction will be a family-friendly fiesta and fund-raising event featuring salsa dancing, a mariachi band, fantastic food, children's activities, a silent auction and an interactive live auction!
Come for the party. . .stay for the auction!
In the spirit of UUCA's powerful "Give Away the Plate" program, a percentage of the proceeds will be given to the Latin American Association, a partnerin our Fiesta and Auction.
Auction donation forms will be collected June 1 - August 10 in the Social Hall every Sunday and in the mailbox at the UUCA office.
Auction items will be collected August 1 - August 10.
Get CREATIVE and DONATE a wonderful item!
Questions? Contact Auction Team at mailto:auction@uuca.org
5th ANNUAL CLIFF VALLEY BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, Saturday, August 23
This year's 5th Annual Cliff Valley Bluegrass Festival benefits the Interfaith Children's Movement.
Featuring:
One of Atlanta's most entertaining bluegrass bands, Cedar Hill, five very talented musicians packing a load of zany antics.
Also appearing:
Thirteen year old, Multi-fiddle contest winner, Alex Thomlinson and his Porch Dogs String Band, winners of the Bluegrass Band Title at the Georgia State fiddling contest in October 2007;
Lisa Jacobi with Steel String Session, from Ducktown, Tennessee
Southern Heart from Alabama
Local favorite, Tucker Station String Band
UUCA's house band, Fern Creek
Doors open at 3 pm with jamming, food, and refreshments.
Instrumental workshops for mandolin, banjo, and fiddle start at 2 pm. Email tdsal@bellsouth.net for details.
$15 at the door benefits Interfaith Children's Movement. Watch for discounts for UUCA members after services in August.
POLICY GOVERNANCE WORKSHOP WITH MIRIAM CARVER, Saturday, September 27
Workshop is free to congregants and staff of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta. $30 fee for all others includes registration, materials, lunch, and childcare. Continental breakfast available at 8:00 am. Workshop is from 8:30 am-4:30 pm. Contact Laura de Castro for more information.
Visit to Newman Wetland Center June 21 Join Ens and Outs at the Newman Wetland Center on June 21. The site has become a favorite of bird watchers, and we may also spot some of the otters, muskrats, raccoons, turtles, and snakes often within sight of the boardwalk that weaves through the area. The Center's Senior Conservationist will walk with us and talk about the history and future plans for the facility. Contact Cindy Roesel at 770-785-6270 for more information.Got an event you'd like to publicize here? Email complete information, including date, time, location, contact info, and any relevant web links, to webminder@uuca.org.
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