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April 2018 Newsletter Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation 1296 Montgomery Avenue at McGraft · Muskegon, MI 49441-1719 231-755-2932 · www.harboruu.org Sue McIntire, Music Director Kim Burr, Coordinator of Religious Education HUUC Board of Trustees Rebecca St.Clair, President Je‥rey Ochsner, Vice President Kurt Troutman, Treasurer Peggy Humphreys, Secretary Members at Large: Poppy Hernandez · John Wilkinson · Eli Fox Please submit information for the May Newsletter by Monday, April 30th to Jessica at [email protected] · 231.206.4947 Sunday Worship Services begin at 11:00 am HUUC Mission Statement: Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation is a safe haven inspiring people to seek their own spiritual truths through worship and learning in community as we build a better world together. HUUC Vision Statement: The people of Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation envision a community where connections are strengthened and deepend, where families are supported, and where diversity is celebrated. April 1 “Bunnies, Chicks, Eggs, and Flowers - Easter for Unitarian Universalists” Musical duo February Sky (Susan Urban and Phil Cooper) History, reection and music dealing with ways to “own‚ this most Christian of holidays, whether or not we believe in the resurrection of Jesus. April 8 Memphis and Beyond: the Legacy of ML King, Jr.” Brother Tom Wagner: Putting King’s nal Civil Rights campaign in context 50 years later. *Special Music* by women’s a cappella group Just Us. April 15 “TBA” Rebecca St. Clair April 22 “What is Our Problem and What is Our Solution?” Rev. Colleen Squires: Religion scholar Stephen Prothero believes di‥erent religions respond to di‥erent problems: “Christians identify the problem as sin, and the solution is salvation; for Buddhists, however, the problem is su‥ering, and the solution is nirvana.‚ *Special Music* by the joint choirs of HUUC and All Souls Community Church. April 29 “Universal Salvation” Rev. Elizabeth D. Barnum: Across media, we hear the words evidence-based, faith-based, experience-based or values-based as substantiating a wide range of viewpoints, studies, claims, and research. Where fake news, sound bytes, and talking points take up a lot of airtime, how do we distinguish between fact and ction, propaganda and wisdom, tale and truth? Please submit information for the Order of Service by Friday 10AM before the service to [email protected] Refreshments fi Do you like to have a little nibble as you enjoy co‥ee and conversation with others after the service? If so, please do your part by signing up to make co‥ee, bring light refreshments and clean up afterward. If we each take our turn, we’ll each only have to do this 2 or 3 times a year. Sign-up sheet is in the Social Hall. If you would like to help, but need assistance with funds to purchase treats, please call Margot.

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Greetings from the Coordinator of Religious Education: Kim Burr

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Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Many Beliefs, One Faith

Dear Members & Friends,

Welcome to the 2018-19 HUUC Annual Pledge Drive. Our theme this year is Lift

up everyone to HUUC. Through our generous pledge, each one of us can make a

bold statement of enduring support for our congregation where religious

differences are embraced and celebrated!

Your pledge insures that HUUC maintains the resources to inspire our friends,

teach our children, feed our neighbors, and influence our fellow citizens.

Stewardship is caring for that with which we have been entrusted. But its spiritual

meaning also includes the sharing of our gifts, volunteering in support of our faith

community and a willingness to share our spiritual message.

We thank you in advance for your support! Your annual pledge ensures the

vibrancy of our liberal religious tradition in the greater Muskegon community.

Please submit your annual pledge to Kurt Troutman by March 31, 2018, by means

of email at [email protected] or a sealed envelope marked 2018-2019

Pledge to maintain confidentiality.

For your convenience, you can make an online payment toward your annual pledge

through PayPal. Simply log on to http://www.harboruu.org/pledgedonate/ and

click the “Donate” button at the bottom of this page. You do not need a PayPal

account to make a payment. Simply choose the “Don’t have a PayPal account?”

section on the PayPal screen.

Thank you for your consideration and contributions. Lift up everyone to HUUC!

Sincerely,

Kurt Troutman

Treasurer, Harbor UU Congregation

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from the Treasurer: Kurt Troutman

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$25,000 2.0% $42 $504

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$75,000 3.0% $187 $2,250

$100,000 3.5% $292 $3,500

HUUC recognizes each household’s financial situation is unique. Although we ask each member

and friend to consider using this UUA guide to determine their pledge, we realize you must also

consider your other financial obligations.

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Harbor UU Sponsors Green Muskegon 2018:

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MUUSJN UPDATES (Michigan UU Social Justice Network)

Petition Drive to raise the minimum wage is circulating for about a month longer. If you are

interested, you can sign after church.

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What can we do to resist deadly combination of assault weapons and mentally disturbed individuals here in Michigan?

TAKE ACTION!

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Bluegrass at HUUC7pm 1st Saturday of the month

for Bluegrass Music.

Open Jamanyone is welcome to sit in.

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