Unitarian Universalists value the wisdom of many sources, including the Bible. However, over the years I have met fellow UUs who have shared that biblical readings make them uncomfortable. They offer

reasons such as the Bible’s use to justify hate and the “isms,” conflicts with science, or a concept of God that doesn’t fit their understanding.

While it is true that some have used the Bible to reinforce oppression, it is also true that people have quoted the Hebrew and Greek Scriptures persuasively in the pursuit of liberation. The questions we bring to the bible will lead us to very different answers. For example, some read the story of creation with the question, “What is the origin of life?” Others read the same story with the question, “What does it mean to be human?”

The Bible is also filled with contradictions. You can easily single out a passage that promotes non-violence and another that promotes violence. Peter Abelard was a theologian in the 1100s who wrote a famous work called “Sic et Non” (“Yes and No”) reflecting on how you could find a ‘yes’ or a ‘no’ answer to every question in the Bible. Abelard argued that it showed the importance of using the light of reason as you read the scriptures. Ultimately, the Hebrew and the Greek Scriptures are a collection of stories, poetry, and sayings that represent a set of authors’ search for truth and meaning.

As a spiritual leader who doesn’t read the bible literally, I find it to be a useful source for inspiration and reflection. Sometimes, even the passages I find most troubling can be a source for moral discernment, especially when I approach them with the aid of reason and human experience.

Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, is a time to take stock, to make amends, and to begin anew. Part of the tradition includes reading the stories of the banishing of Hagar and Ishmael into the wilderness and the binding of Isaac as a sacrifice to God. In both cases, a child is being put in harm’s way by the very adults whose role is to protect them. However, when I read these passages together and in light of the movements of the holiday, the following emerges as a possible understanding. Sarah is overcome by jealousy, abuses her privileged status, and casts out her handmaiden Hagar and her child Ishmael (Abraham’s son). She is willing to sacrifice their lives. In the very next passage, it is now Sarah’s son, Isaac, whose life is at stake. She is terrified and may now be able to see her own terrible role in disregarding the life of a human child, someone’s cherished son. We have two stories that invite us to see ourselves as characters in the story and to ask, “When have we been Sarah, and allowed our greed to make destructive choices only to later realize our failing?” And, “What are the steps we can proactively take to make amends and to lead to reconciliation?” In Fellowship,

In this issue…

October 2016

Volume 61, No. 10

From our minister…

Newcomer Lunch, Caring Taskforce, Senior Lunch ......................... 2 Service Auction - November 5 ........................................................ 3 DRE Column, Milestones, Meet Intern, Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Services .............................................................. 4 Board, Membership Committee’s New Structure .......................... 5 Young Adults, Covenant Circles, Mid-Week Renewal ..................... 6

Adult Learning Programs ............................................................... 7 Demanding Dignity, Renewably Sourced Electricity ...................... 8 UULMNJ Issues Conference, SEAC Beat .......................................... 9 SEAC Social Environmental Action Happenings ............................ 10 Calendar ...................................................................................... 11 Sunday Services ........................................................................... 12

21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown NJ 07960

Office Hours Monday - Thursday 9 am - 3 pm

973.540.1177 www.muuf.org

Check us out on Facebook! www.facebook.com/morristownunitarian

Staff Minister

Rev. Alison B. Miller amiller@muuf.org

Ministerial Intern Jamie Boyce intern@muuf.org

Director of Religious Education Tim Atkins dre@muuf.org

Congregational Administrator Mandi Huizenga admin@muuf.org Music Director Dr. Jim Blanton jim@muuf.org

Finance Coordinator Katy Julich accounting@muuf.org

Religious Education Assistant Judy Donovan-Lifschulz re@muuf.org

Custodians: Sergio Lopez-Rojas, Marili Quintos

We, the members of the Morristown Unitarian

Fellowship, mindful of the rich diversity and

essential oneness of human experience, covenant

to weave the fabric of community from the strands

of our separate lives. This is our pledge:

To create for ourselves and our children a spiritual home which will nurture, challenge and offer us renewal

To seek what is true even as we celebrate the mystery of existence

To reach out to all who share our liberal religious values and participate in the broader Unitarian Universalist movement

To work for social justice and the well-being of our planet Earth

Mission and Covenant Statement

Newcomer Luncheon

All Fellowship Newcomers are cordially invited to a

Newcomer Luncheon on October 9 at 12:30 pm. Enjoy a

nice lunch and meet other newcomers and some

Fellowship leaders and staff.

RSVP to welcoming@muuf.org by October 4.

The Caring Taskforce is hosting a follow-up meeting to the Pastoral Care 101 course, offered by Summer Minister Dylan Debellis, on Sunday, November 6, 12:45-2 pm. Feel free to bring lunch. If you would like to visit congregants on behalf of the Fellowship, this meeting will be focused on your needs. All are welcome (written summary of Pastoral 101 available as needed.) If you have questions; would like a copy of Pastoral Care 101; or plan to attend this meeting, please contact us at: care@muuf.org

Honoring our Most Senior Members

We have a long tradition of honoring our most senior members of the Fellowship at an annual luncheon celebration.

Members who are 80 and beyond have been sent invitations to this special event, hosted by Jerry and Marti Weinstein at their home: 18 Lake Drive, Boonton, NJ, on Friday, October 14.

If we’ve somehow missed you (you don’t look your age, after all), let the office know and we’ll be happy to add you to the invite list.

Greeters include David Palmer, Kelly Gleason and Jamie Boyce. Please RSVP to Jerry Weinstein (contact information in the directory.)

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How can I be part of the Service Auction … by donating goods and services for Fellowship friends to bid on at the Live and Silent Auction and by bidding on the great offerings made by others.

Here’s how it works: Donations are due by October 16. - Host a meal, a game night, a garden tour - Offer a skill or service like painting a room, doing yard work or giving computer, music or tennis lessons - Offer homemade goodies like jams or breads or soups or cookies - Offer a weekend at a vacation home, a pool party, a hiking adventure or…or…just use your imagination!

Pair up with friends and create a group offering combining your time, talent, and interests.

To donate: muuf.org/annual-events/sa-offering/

Have lots of fun: Come to the live auction and dinner

on Saturday, November 5, have some fun and BID BID BID

To buy tickets:

Tickets will ONLY be sold through the box office starting on Sunday, October 2. Tickets cost $30 per adult and $15 for children under 13 who attend the dinner.

Attending the dinner gives you the first pick at the silent auction items and is your only chance to bid on the live auction items.

Complimentary childcare will be provided for children not attending the dinner. If you do want childcare, you must notify the box office by Sunday, October 16.

Doors open at 5 pm with the Silent Auction offerings, appetizers and drinks. Wear a costume, or not … PRIZES will be awarded for the best, most creative and scariest costumes!

Dinner is served at 6:30 pm and is accompanied by live music, followed by the Live Auction!

Silent Auction bidding continues the following two Sundays, November 6 and 13. The best part of the Service Auction? It keeps giving! Meals and activities happen throughout the year and you can attend gatherings and dinners, take classes etc. with Fellowship members and friends throughout the year!

For more information, go to:

muuf.org/service-auction/ or stop by the Box Office on Sunday mornings.

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When I think about making amends and seeking forgiveness, I think about middle school. I was bullied for being gay. Now, I hadn’t even accepted or figured out that I was gay yet, but I was picked on pretty ruthlessly. I was friends with this guy named Andrew B. We were in some of the same classes, and we became tentative friends united in our awkwardness. Be-cause, you see, everyone called him the same names they called me.

One day, someone made a crude joke about Andrew and I being a couple, and I just couldn’t take it any-more. It was lunchtime, and as usual, Andrew and I sat across from each other in the cafeteria. He asked me what was wrong. I told him to shut up, and then called him a terrible gay slur.

I had become the bully in that one moment. The next day I wanted to take it back when I saw the hurt look on his face, but I couldn’t gather the courage to do so. A month later, he had moved away, and I was back to being on the bottom rung. I never forgave myself. Never. After I started to come out in high school, the guilt I felt over this seemingly small incident only magnified. I never thought I would be able to make amends.

After I discovered Unitarian Universalism, I started writing a blog under a penname so I could document my personal spiritual journey. After a small group session with our young adult covenant group where we talked about what we needed forgiveness for, I went home and blogged about it. I needed forgiveness for that horrid day when I bullied Andrew. I wrote it up, posted it out for the world to see, and tried to move on with my life.

A couple of years after I blogged about it, I got a comment from someone named “Andrew B.” At first, I thought it was a joke. It simply said one word, “Forgiven” with an exclamation point and a smiley emoti-con.

I asked in a reply what middle school and sure enough, same school. He left his email address and I emailed him back and forth. He had no memory, at all, of the event. Something that I had carried around with me, something I guilted myself about for 15 years – he forgave me just like that.Then I realized that I still felt guilty, even though I had seemingly made amends. What I needed to do was to forgive myself. And that’s a whole different kind of forgiveness we need to seek – forgiveness of ourselves.

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Tim Atkins, Director of Religious Education

Milestones and Passages

Barbara Stasiak celebrates the marr iage of her son David to Alexandr ia Ynoa—the ceremony was led by David’s beloved Director of Religious Education and Fellowship member, Kathy Solu. She is also celebrating her mother’s 97th birthday!

Sunny Reilly has moved out of her apar tment and in to Morr is View. She is happy to get visitors!

Jamie Boyce, Minsterial Intern: A little bit about me: I am a third year student at Drew Theological School and come to you from Chicago, Illinois. My home congregations is Unity Temple Unitarian Universalist Congregation. In Chicago I served three Unitarian Universalist congregations, two as a membership and growth professional and one a Faith in Action leader.

The Fellowship has much to teach me and I look forward to getting to know you over the course of the next two years. Join me for coffee and conversation during coffee hour on Sunday or visit during my office hours, Sunday afternoon between 1-3 pm. Or email me at: intern@muuf.org.

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Why I Serve

Over the past 40 years I have served on the Board of Trustees in three UU congregations, one each in New York, Illinois and New Jersey. I serve on these boards and others, both inside and outside Unitarian-Universalism, because of the satisfaction it gives me.

When I serve on a board I challenge myself to meet people in the organization. While at the Fellowship I have become friendly with many people both inside and outside the congregation because of the boards and committees I have served on. Try attending the Legislative Ministry conferences or a CERG (Central Eastern Regional Group) or General Assembly meeting some time; it’s an exciting experience to be surrounded by UUs. Many members of the Fellowship go to Star Island, another great way to meet more UUs.

I serve because I learn more about the inner workings of the organization. Coming from a research background, I am curious about how things work. I figure if I’m going to be involved in a group I ought

to know how it works. Also, by serving on a board I have a voice in the decision-making process. Being on a board is a good way to stretch your mind and open yourself up to new experiences. I watch how others operate and pick up new methods of group dynamics. It has been through associations with groups that I have learned about what, for me, are spiritual touchstones: right relations, contributing to the community, and listening skills for example. So the next time someone asks you to serve on some board or committee give it a chance. You’ll meet new people, learn more about yourself and the organizations that are important to you, and have a greater voice. If you do take a chance I hope you enjoy it like I do.

Board

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er Toby Tyler

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Membership Committee’s New Structure

Over the course of the past year, the former Membership and Welcoming Committee has been restructured. The Membership Committee now consists of a chair, two staff members, and three new team chairs:

Welcoming: This team welcomes first-time newcomers and visitors, helps to orient newcomers to Unitarian Universalism and the Fellowship, and hosts events to make them feel welcome. The team will launch a Welcoming Ambassadors program this fall. Brenda Forte, Welcoming Team welcoming@muuf.org

Caring: While the Pastoral Care and Membership look for this new team's coordinators, there are systems in place for meals and rides, along with plans for a companionship program for homebound and semi-homebound Fellowship members. Tricia Armstrong, Caring Network care@muuf.org

Membership Engagement: This team helps members make meaningful connections and track members–where they are in the membership cycle, in their personal life cycles–to ensure all are connecting to the Fellowship. It also focuses on ways to enhance member experience through volunteerism, leadership training, and spiritual development. Donna Becker, Membership Engagement engage@muuf.org

Have questions, want to join or help? Contact: Beverly Hays membershiptrustee@muuf.org or Mandi Huizenga Congregational Admin admin@muuf.org

Sunday, October 16 after 11am service, Apple Picking @ Donaldson Farms, Hackettstown, NJ. We’ll start with lunch at Pandan Room (pandanroom.com/) and head over to Donaldson Farms for some apple picking and fall treats. Oktoberfest @ Kenilworth Veterans Center, Kenilworth, NJ

Sunday, Oct 23, 4-8 pm - Traditional German Music and Dance performance and buffet-style Oktoberfest Feast. For reservations, call 908-709-0434 by October 14 and ask to be placed at Brooke Donaldson’s table. Space is limited. $35

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Haunted Hayride @ Corrado’s, Saturday, Oct 29 after 6:30 pm

671 Mt. Bethel Road, Hackettstown, NJ hayrideofhorrors.com/ Try something local - there’s nothing better than Corrado’s Haunted Hayride, Haunted House and Corn Maze.

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November 19: Day in NYC; Malaysian Coffee House, Kopitiam and Holiday Markets

Contact us at youngadults@muuf.org for more general info.

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Terror Behind the Walls

Tuesday, Oct 25 @ 7:30 pm

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia

Our Halloween favorite!

Be sure to buy the 7:30 pm tour.

easternstate.org/halloween

Sleepy Hollow, NY, Thursday, Oct 27

visitsleepyhollow.com/halloween-in-sleepy-hollow/

Haunted house, retelling of legend, and Jack-o-lantern blaze. Contact Brooke @

youngadults@muuf.org

COVENANT CIRCLES COMING SOON…

A Covenant Circle is a small group of people (usually 6 – 10) who meet to build the connections of community and explore spiritual questions. Each circle session focuses on a topic connected to the theme: “Building the Beloved Community.” Each circle meets once a month for two hours for eight months. Circles can meet at the Fellowship or Facilitators may host the circle in their home.

Interested in serving as a Facilitator? Contact Rev. Alison Miller amiller@muuf.org or 973-540-1177 x204. Facilitators meet monthly to provide training, support, and to experience the sessions they will be guiding in advance.

Adult Learning Programs Hungry for Change: Food, Ethics and Sustainability - facilitated by Claire Mayer. Thursdays: 10/6, 10/13, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 and 11/17, 10:30 am - noon. Course goals: explore interconnected nature of food systems; examine impact our food choices have on our health, the health of others and the health of our planet; consider the ethical and political implications of our current food systems This interactive conversation course was developed by the Northwest Earth Institute and offered by the Garden State Earth Institute, partnering with GEM (Green Earth Ministry.) The course book ($25) contains everything for stimulating sessions. To register and get the book before the first session, contact Claire at adultlearning@muuf.org

Grace in Aging: Awaken As You Grow Older written by Kathleen Dowling Singh. Book discussion facilitated by Gloria Dyer on: 10/12, 11/9 and 12/14 from 10:30 - noon. Our Senior “seniors” are invited to a three session discussion of this inspiring and practical book. Written by a Buddhist, it is suitable for all. “The Grace in Aging suggests and explores causes and conditions that we can create in our lives ……to transform predictable sufferings of aging into profound opportunities for growth in clarity, love, compassion, and peace.” Singh uses straightforward language and piercing questions to bring her teaching into sharp focus. Each chapter forms an uncommon depth of inquiry. Please buy this book before the first session (avail. on Amazon for $11.50.) For information and to register, contact Gloria at adultlearning@muuf.org

Economic Justice - Market Economy and the Distribution of Goods - facilitated by Tom Moran and Don Marks on the following Sundays: 10/16, 10/23, 10/30, 11/6, 11/13 11/20 from 12:30 - 2 pm. This is a study group focused on Thomas Piketty’s Capital in the Twenty-first Century, critics there of and on other works in a similar vein such as work by Jeffrey Sachs and his supporters and critics. For information and to register, contact Tom or Don at adultlearning@muuf.org

The Year of the Woman film screening, Thursday, October 20, 7 pm. Coordinated by Elizabeth Bain. In 1973, a documentary following women’s rights proponents at the 1972 Democratic Convention played at a small Greenwich Village theater to huge crowds and then disappeared for over 40 years. Thanks to Huffington Post reporter Rebecca Traister, this documentary which the Washington Post deemed “too radical, too weird and too far ahead of its time for any distributor to touch” has resurfaced. This film was shot by an all-female crew and captures the likes of Coretta Scott King, Shirley MacLaine, and other 70s feminist leaders. These women provide us with an extraordinary lens through which to examine the upcoming election when a woman, rather than seeking leverage from male candidates, is actually the candidate. Light refreshments.

Men’s Group - Thursday evening men's consciousness raising group is seeking new members. We share personal joys/issues in a non judgmental setting where sharing is important. Contact Don Price or Doug Ford.

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Interested in offering an adult learning program

in the fall or winter?

Send a course proposal to Susan Oxman at

adultlearning@muuf.org

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We meet on the third Mondays, 1:30 pm. Join us for interesting discussions and friendly conversation.

October 17 - The Japanese Lover by Isabelle Allende November 21 - Lucia Lucia by Adriana Trigiani December 19 - The Light Between Oceans,

M. L. Stedman

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Fellowship Switches to Renewably Sourced Electricity and saves money!

SEAC - SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL

Demanding Dignity:

Solitary Confinement and the Criminal Justice System

On October 16, 2:30 pm, ending a Weekend of Justice, join us for a panel of speakers including New Jersey State Senators Raymond Lesniak and Sandra Cunningham, the Executive Director of the NJ Parent Caucus Kathy Wright and NJ Youth Caucus member and solitary confinement survivor Duvall Ricks II. Led by Rev. Alison B. Miller the panel will discuss solitary confinement’s impact on prisoners and its use in the US Criminal Justice System. This is especially poignant with the bill currently in NJ state legislature. Prior to the event a light lunch will be served. A Solitary Confinement Cell Replica will also be open to view and experience.

Solitary Confinement Cell Replica “Out of the Box,” a solitary confinement cell replica will be

hosted at the Fellowship throughout early October. The cell was created by the Unitarian Universalist (UU)

Legislative Ministry of New Jersey and the Undoing Racism Committee of the Montclair UU Congregation.

The cell will be open to the public for information,

viewing, and an opportunity to experience solitary

confinement, on these dates:

Sunday, October 9 10 - 11 am, 12 -1 pm Monday, October 10 11 am - 1 pm Thursday, October 12 5 - 7 pm Saturday, October 15 during UULMNJ conference Sunday, October 16 10 -11 am, 12 - 2 & 4 - 5 pm Tuesday, October 18 5 - 7 pm

In August, we signed a contract with Constellation NewEnergy to purchase electricity that is 100% from renewable sources (wind). Our new electric rate is 8.78 cents per kwh---significantly less than what we paid for conventionally sourced electricity (9.39 cents per kwh). Projected savings are about $600 per year. Tom Moran, Finance Committee Chairperson and 2015-2016 Treasurer; Katy Julich, Finance Coordinator; and the Board of Trustees enabled this transition to clean energy.

The renewable electric supplier and the competitive rate were identified by Groundswell a nonprofit organization, groundswell.org that helps families,

institutions, and communities save money while switching to clean energy.

GreenFaith’s Energy Services Program Director, Anne Rahikainen, connected us with Groundswell.

The Fellowship enrolled in GreenFaith’s Energy Services Program in March with support from Green Earth Ministry (GEM). Other wins from the Energy Services Program include tracking of our electric and gas consumption using Portfolio Manager (thanks to Helene Ferm), energy-saving tips in newsletters last spring, and new weather stripping on three exterior doors plus LED light bulbs in the Great Hall chandelier, funded by GEM.

SEAC - SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL

The SEAC ‘Beat’

There are 60 million displaced people in the world and we are trying to answer their desperate need for help.

Immigration Justice Ministry (IJM), part of Social and Economic Justice Council, recognizes that undocumented immigrants, held in prison like conditions for months and years, need a voice and a hand while their cases are heard.

So we, members of the IJM, visit detainees, become pen pals and write in support of legislation to improve their lives.

There are documented refugees whose status as approved immigrants has allowed them to find a new life in America. IJM helps them in collaboration with the Church World Service (CWS, a resettlement agency) and the Refugee Assistance Morris Program (RAMP, Refugee Assistance Morris Partners, a local organization) in assisting newly arrived families by providing housing, clothing, education, employment, medical care, finances and such. They will be looking for affordable 2-bdrm apartments in Morris County, located near public transportation and shopping.

The Fellowship has committed a financial contribution to get a prospective family started in their new life, hopefully in Morris County. When ready, the Church World Service will assign a family to RAMP at which time we will help them integrate into their new community.

Find out how you can get involved to help sponsor a family or work with our detainee visitation program.

For info, contact Joan Beltz at immigrationjustice@muuf.org

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Join the Unitarian Universalist Legislative Ministry of NJ (UULMNJ) along with visionary organizer Chris Crass, for the 2016:

Issues Conference on October 15, 2016, 3 pm

Join UUs from across New Jersey as we plan and activate for the upcoming year! Task forces will set and strategize around priorities, network with other social justice oriented faith leaders, and be inspired by Chris Crass’ keynote address.

We will identify UULMNJ focus issues for the upcoming year for: economic justice, reproductive justice, criminal justice reform, immigration reform, environmental justice, and gun violence prevention. If we have 15 or more attendees, we can get a group rate of $20.

Interested in attending? Please reserve your spot

with Toby Tyler or SEAC@muuf.org

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SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION COUNCIL (SEAC) HAPPENINGS

New donation Bounty Baskets in Room 100: small TOILETRIES from hotels, which will be donated to Our Promise for their homeless, economically disadvantaged clients. The other basket will be for our WISH LIST items for partnership organizations. Please share your bounty!

PEACEWORKS Collection – Aid for Nicaragua - we are collecting the following for the 70th aid shipment: medical equip. (no medicine), sporting equip., new or gently used clothing, bed linens, blankets, working electronics and computers, TVs, DVDs and VHS players, tools, garden supplies, school supplies, kitchenware, luggage, bicycles, sewing machines, bedroom sets and furniture. Donations are due by Sunday, Oct 9 in room 100. For larger items please contact economicjustice@muuf.org.

The Hunger Walk - Sunday, 10/16/16 - Support Morristown’s Community Soup Kitchen by collecting donations and walking to help raise the $5,000 supporting congregations are asked to contribute. Give donation check to Susan Oxman (made out to - the Community Soup Kitchen) or donate online at hungerwalk2016.kintera.org. Our team name is Morristown Unitarian Fellowship. Questions? Contact Susan Oxman at economicjustice@muuf.org

The next Community Soup Kitchen Volunteer Training is on Thursday, 11/3, 9:15 am to noon. This class provides procedures and guidelines needed to work in the kitchen to help prepare meals under the safe food handling guidelines of the Board of Health. Interested? Email Nancy nancy@cskmorristown.org and Susan Oxman at economicjustice@muuf.org (so she can add you to the list of volunteers.)

Coat Drive - Support the Market Street Mission by donating coats, hats, scarves and gloves. Please be sure the items are clean and in good condition. Bring donations to Room 100 (box) through Friday, October 28.

Come join SEAC for our Fall quarterly meeting and official kickoff! Sunday, October 23, 2-5 pm . Opportunities to organize within the 3 Ministries, discuss our goals for the year, support additional engagement, and have fun with team building activities!

Bake Sale Come support our sale on Sunday October 23 to help the work of SEAC. We could use baked goods and buyers! Get some yummy for your tummy! If you can help, contact SEAC@muuf.org

Gun Violence Prevention films - sponsored by the Summit Film Society and the UU Summit. The upcoming films are: Under the Gun on September 30; Making a Killing on October 14 and, 91% on October 21. Films start at 8 pm and are followed by a discussion. Tickets are $22. Located at MONDO Summit. For information, go to: summitfilmsociety.com

On going monthly meetings:

Green Earth Ministry (GEM) meets on the 4th Tuesdays 6:30 pm. Our focus this year is on environmental issues in New Jersey. Join us to plan activities. Contact: greenearth@muuf.org Economic Justice Ministry meets 2nd Thursdays, 7 pm. Partner with groups to help the homeless, make meals, sponsor donation drives, run the alternative gift fair, and more. Contact: economicjustice@muuf.org The Executive Committee of SEAC is looking to fill the following positions: Co-Chair Communications Coordinator and Immigration Justice Ministry Coordinator. Contact: SEAC@muuf.org

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Morristown Unitarian Fellowship 21 Normandy Heights Road Morristown, New Jersey. 07960-4611

October2016 Volume 61. No. 10

October 2 at 9 & 11 am Making Amends The Jewish High Holidays begin this evening with Rosh Hashanah. It is a time to take stock of our lives, to make amends, and to begin anew. Let us reflect on these fruitful steps to allow us to be Builders of the Beloved Community in our lives and in the world. - led by Rev. Alison B. Miller

October 9 at 9 am & 11 am Indigenous Peoples Day: Standing Firm Columbus Day is thought of as Indigenous Peoples Day by a growing number. While Europeans claimed to ‘discover’ the Americas, Native Americans already lived here. What can we learn from Native Americans who are Standing with Standing Rock and inviting us all to live in accordance to interdependent web of life?

- led by Rev. Alison B. Miller

October 16 at 9 & 11 am Special Guest Chris Crass

Chris Crass, keynote speaker for the UU Legislative Ministry of NJ’s Fall Conference, will remain with us on Sunday and lead us in worship. Chris is dedicated to building powerful working class-based, feminist, multiracial movements for collective liberation.

October 23 at 9 & 11 am Dignity in Difference Does your blood boil when a friend tells you they are voting for ‘the other’ candidate? We UUs say we believe in “the inherent worth and dignity of every person” but do we really walk the talk in respecting the differences among us? - led by Katharina Pietraszek and Danelle Simonelli October 30 at 9 & 11 am Facing our Fears, Facing our Masks Join us for this multigenerational worship inspired by the mask filled holiday of Halloween. Let us reflect on our fears and hopes, our masks and our truer selves as many people playfully imagine themselves as spooky or as something completely different. - led by Rev. Alison B. Miller