The United Unitarian & Universalist Society

Upcoming Events

Sun, Feb 5, 10:30	SUNDAY SERVICE: "Leading Because We are Here" - Rev. Linda Hansen In a wonderful essay called "Leading From Within," Parker Palmer notes that none of us can avoid leadership: "When we live in the close-knit ecosystem called community, everyone follows and everyone leads... I lead by word and deed simply because I am here doing what I do." The question is, then, how can each of us become a better leader?
Mon, Feb 6, 6:30	Choir Rehearsal Love to sing? Then you'll love the choir! Join them at Michael Fields for practice- they'd love to have you.
Thu, Feb 9, 10:00	Socrates Cafe Members, friends and visitors are welcome to join in Socrates Cafe at Espresso Love in downtown Mukwonago. A big life question is discussed each week- bring your suggestion and the group will pick one. Or bring yourself and join in the conversation- all are welcome!
Sun, Feb 12, 10:30	SUNDAY SERVICE: "John Coltrane and the Truly Religious Life" - Guest Speaker and Ministry Student James Galasinski As a bonus, we'll enjoy guest musicians including James and Ryan Miesel. The great jazz saxophonist John Coltrane said "My goal is to live the truly religious life, and express it in my music." James Galasinski, a Milwaukee-based jazz lifelong inner creative quest, his inspirational music, and what exactly the 'truly religious life' is.
Sun, Feb 19, 10:30	SUNDAY SERVICE: "Human Life, Finite Life" - Rev. Linda Hansen *Joint Service with Elkhorn Congregation* Many philosophers and theologians have long imagined human beings to be destined for something more than the limited life we know here and now. But what kind of life would that be? And would we still be human? Our Choir will sing today. We will host a chili potluck for our Elkhorn guests following the service.

Meet Our Consulting Minister, Rev. Dr. Linda Hansen!

Come meet and talk with Linda! She will be at Espresso Love in downtown Mukwonago at 10:00 a.m. on the following Thursdays in February- 2nd, 16th and 23rd. This is a wonderful time to enjoy a cup of tea, coffee, lemonade or other delicious beverage and visit with Linda and others in a casual, relaxed setting. If you aren't able to attend during the day, Linda would love to meet with you another time, just email her at minister@uumuk.org.

Is there a class you've always wanted to take, a topic you've wanted to learn more about, or just something you want to talk with others about? Tell Linda! She is looking for your input on an Adult Religious Education class. Also let her know when it is good for you to meet.

Linda will have office hours on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Feel free to stop and visit her or call her at the office at 262-363-5686. The church office is located at 201 Main St. in Mukwonago. We are located in the back of the building.

Linda can also be reached at other times by sending her an email at minister@uumuk.org.

Socrates Cafe

Socrates Cafe meets Thursday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. at Espresso Love in downtown Mukwonago- across the street from Walgreens.

Socrates Cafe started about a year ago and has continued to have interesting discussions each month. Attendees bring a 'big life question' they would like to discuss and then the group decides which to use. Guided by Rev. Linda, the conversations are engaging, wide-ranging, fun and always respectful! This gathering is open to all in the Mukwonago and area community.

We Will Be Moving To Our New Building!

Exciting News! Our search is over and we couldn't be happier. While searching for a building construction plan that would fulfill our needs, a new plan came along- and with it the actual building! A beautiful church went for sale in Waukesha and after viewing it our members decided it was the building for us. We will be moving the end of February and Rev. Linda will give our first service there on March 4th. More details coming soon!

We hope you will plan to come and visit us soon- whether at our new building, or at Michael Fields in East Troy, were will will continue to hold services until then.

Buddhist Seakers Welcomed

The Buddhist group members have enjoyed the continous hospitality of the Linden Grove facility in Mukwonago for a number of years, and during the past year have enjoyed the company of residents of the complex who join us in study and meditation, and greatly enrich our group. We meet each first and third Wednesday at 7 p.m. and welcome anyone who is interested, whether new to the topics and pratices, or well versed. Since we have learned that the UU congregation is planning on moving to a location outside of Mukwonago, in January members discussed briefly whether it would mean we would move also. It gave us a new vantage point from which to look at impermanence. With our space guaranteed available through December 2012 and some participants unable to travel away from Linden Grove, we decided to stay in our current location for future meetings at least that long, or indefinitely.

Mark your calendars for a daytime dose of Buddhist topics; First UU member and lay Buddhist minister Sensai Andrew Agacki will be returning to our pulpit on March 11th.

Potlucks

Potluck meals are planned for the third Sunday of every month immediately after the service. Check the News & Events page for any special schedule shifts.
Please bring a dish to pass for the potluck. If you are visiting, please stay, enjoy the many delicious dishes and get to know us!

Circle Suppers

Circle Suppers are planned for October 15, January 21 and May 5. What are Circle Suppers, you ask? They are a great way to gather together and get to know us better! A member of the church volunteers to host a dinner and then plans the menu, exact time and coordinates with guests. Guests bring a dish to pass. And everyone enjoys a delicious meal during an evening of relaxed, pleasant conversation. Friends of the church are encouraged to attend! Email churchoffice@uumuk.org and let us know you would like to participate.

Accepting Donations Through PayPal

Make your pledge or donation with PayPal! If you have a www.PayPal.com account, you can make your pledge or donation using the church's email: churchoffice@uumuk.org to send payment. Remember, it's free to do if you pay from your paypal or bank account. Credit Card payments will incur a fee. If you have any questions, contact the church office.

More ways to stay informed

Online Newsletter: If you have Adobe Acrobat Reader, you can view a fit-for-public-consumption version of the newsletter here: www.uumuk.org/data/newsletter.pdf

Become a Friend of UUUSM: If you are interested in learning more about the United U&U Society of Mukwonago, being informed of interesting upcoming events and receiving the monthly newsletter in your email box, let the church office know by emailing churchoffice@uumuk.org. You can also come to our Sunday service! Visitors are warmly welcomed!

To submit UU related information for publication, e-mail churchoffice@uumuk.org or mail it to 201 Main St. Mukwonago, WI, 53149. The deadline is always the third Friday of the month.