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The Return of Marc Adams
July 28th at 6:30PM
Marc Adams is a widely respected authority on subjects ranging from fundamentalism, the religious right, gay civil rights as well as his ground breaking work with his own nonprofit, HeartStrong. HeartStrong is a social justice organization providing hope and help to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender students who are persecuted in religious educational institutions. Come or snacks, conversation, and discussion on these issues.
Common Reader
August 18th at 7PM
Join the Common Reader Book group at the church. This group is open to all members and friends of Hobart UU. Come for the dinner, discussion, or both. August book has yet to be announced. Contact Wendy Masters through the church office for more information.
Poetry, Prose and Potluck
August 11th at 6:30PM
Join this groups to celebrate and share in poetry and prose. Bring a small dish if you wish to participate in the potluck. The August meeting will be held in the home of Kathy or Fred. Contact either through the church office for more information.
Gen X/Y Group To Begin Wednesday Worships
August 18th at 7pm
Younger members of the church are putting into motion a Wednesday Worship group at First UU in Hobart. This group, called the "Gen X/Y Group" will consist of young men and women aged 18-35 years old. The goal of the group is to provide a platform for 18-35 year olds to meet, mingle, socialize, and work together in discussing and living out UU principles. The monthly meeting date/time for this new group is tentatively scheduled for the third Wednesday of every month at 7pm. The inaugural meeting will take place August 18th. Children will be welcome and the group is working toward making child care available for the monthly meeting should participants need it. The service will be slightly more informal than regular Sunday services, but will still be held in the Sanctuary.
Additionally, the group is hoping to create other activities outside of the Wednesday worships- such as purely social outings, community outreach, and occasional fundraisers. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a part of this group or assisting in anyway, please contact Kelly Mahler through the church office.
Circle Singing
August 5th and 19th
Join with others in the celebration of singing. Enjoy a night with friends as you use your voice in new and unique ways. This group is open to all and you do not have to having singing experience to join. Contact Glen Keldsen through the church office for more information.
Holiday Boutique Moves to Earlier in the Year
October 23rd
The Holiday Boutique will be held earlier this year in order to include items for Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Mark your calendar!!
Last year, Fund Raising set up a booth with holiday items (from previous church rummage sales). The church booth was a huge success! At this time, we are asking you to look through your holiday decorations for donation to this year’s boutique.
Please Drop off donations in the box marked “Holiday Boutique” located in the Fellowship Hall.
Contact either Tanya Nelson or Shawn Mueller through the church office for more information.
Membership Sessions
November 3rd and 17th
New UU sessions will be conducted this fall in November. A sign up sheet will be available in the Parish Hall on the library table.
Lapghans for a Cause
You may have notice during church service and other events, a group who crochet and knit. Most of us are making lapghans. Kele Ivey started this project several years ago. Since then many lapghans have been knitted/crocheted and given, with love, to area nursing homes, survivors of Katrina, an Indian reservation, and to others.
The need is great. You can help by donating washable/dryer safe yarn (no wool) to this group. It can be brand new or yarn that you found at a garage sale. Most of the lapghans range from 30x30" to 36x36". If you knit, crochet, quilt, sew, please join us in the labor of love. Whether you can make one or many, your lapghans are appreciated. Contact Kele or Wendy through the church office for info.
What is Contribution Sunday?
Contribution Sunday is a part of Hospitality. Contribution Sunday occurs on the last Sunday of each month at Coffee Hour, and YOU are the contributors. Your contribution could be a Food Item for Coffee Hour, Juice for Coffee Hour, or whatever is needed in the kitchen. Help make Contribution Sunday a real treat for everyone! Mark your calendar the last Sunday of each month to bring something for Coffee Hour.