Weekly Newsletter for April 18, 2024 | |
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Sunday Service
In Person and Zoom
Sunday, April 21 at 11:45 am
Service Leader: Simone Monique Barnes
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Love is the Master Plan
The Prince Mass: The Music & Message of Prince
Eight years after his death, Prince’s work continues to influence and inspire the world. With religiously themed music and lyrics, combined with an ongoing exploration of identity, self-expression, truth-telling, joy, injustice, grief, and of course, love, Prince’s deeply spiritual music offers a theology of liberation. Today’s service explores how we can overcome differences and awkward interactions with one word: Love.
Come as you are, invite friends, and prepare to take in the moving music of Prince Rogers Nelson better known as The Artist, Prince. Purple is the color of the day!
(Please note: our amplified music may be louder than usual. We will make ear plugs available at the welcome table.)
We’re also glad to welcome our special musical guest Goldie Pipes!
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Religious Education For Children and Youth
No meeting on 2nd Sundays- Zoom Only Service
Children (age 5 and older) and Youth will be meeting in person in their classes after being present in the sanctuary for the first part of the service. Children 6 weeks to 4 years of age are welcome in our Nursery.
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Congregational Information | |
2nd Offering recipient: Travis Early College High School | As we continue our April worship theme of love, loving our neighbors is another way of living out our mission and values. This quarter (April, May, and June 2024) we are focusing our outreach and donations on our closest neighbor, Travis Early College High School. | | | |
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Update from Pastoral Care Provider Hiring Committee
The Pastoral Care Provider Hiring Committee has posted the position on our website here. We are excited to find someone to provide care for our community! We have received two applications so far and have scheduled one interview! If you know of someone you think would be great for this position, please forward the web page to them. For questions, contact us at personnel@wildflowerchurch.org.
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On June 3, 2024, the Congregation will vote to select 6 Board Members
4 people for 2 year terms & 2 people for a 1 year term
Interest Declaration Forms needed by May 1
Interest Declaration Form https://forms.gle/L7PHwhqmP4Fy8Q3u9
Have questions or would like to discuss, contact nominating@wildflowerchurch.org
Join us after the service for 4/21 and 4/28 for refreshments and discussion about Board service.
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10 Week Meditation Circle, February 14 - April 21
Sundays, 10:15-11:15 am in Classroom 2
Sarah Riehl is offering a ten-week meditation class at 10:15 am on Sundays in person. Anyone is welcome to attend, even if they are not a Wildflower member. This meditation technique uses the breath to cultivate a mind that is calm and still, yet alert and awake. Over the course of the class, you’ll gradually learn the fundamentals of this powerful practice, and we’ll explore Buddhist dharma, or teachings. Cushions and tea will be provided.
This form of meditation was adapted for Western laypeople by a Thai former monk in 1960s Britain; it has its roots in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. Sarah has been practicing since 2008 and was invited to teach in 2018. She’s excited to share the practice.
This 10 week class ends April 21, though you can come to any Sunday circle and do not need to attend all classes.
Questions and to register, email ARE@wildflowerchurch.org.
** Many disability accommodations are available; you can use the same email to inquire.
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ARE Book Club Current Read:
Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer
Discussion: Wednesday, May 1 at 7-8pm via zoom
Adult Religious Education's first Wednesday Book and Discussion Group meets online once a month. We prioritize authors from diverse and marginalized communities in honor of Wildflower's 8th Principle. All are welcome to attend, even if you haven't read the book! Curious?? Come join us! Contact Susie at ARE@wildflowerchurch.org
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Fun & Fellowship April Nature: Stephenson Nature Preserve at Dusk
Saturday, April 27 from 7-8:15pm
Stephenson Nature Preserve
Join fellow Wildflowers and Friends at our monthly nature hike. This month we'll be meeting at our new time: an hour before sunset, as of now the sun sets around 8pm, so we'll have a good hour plus to hike the lovely prickly pear meadows and dirt paths of Stephenson. Weather permitting, we'll meet at Longview Park. Dogs welcome. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes and bring water. This nature hike will focus on identifying the many native trees (oaks, cedar elms, fragrant sumac, gum bumelia and more) as well as the native and medicinal plants of Austin. Questions? Email Susie at fellowship@wildflowerchurch.org
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Worship Team Corner:
April 2024 Sunday Services
During April, we will be focusing on the theme of LOVE. All services begin at 11:45 am and last approximately 60-75 minutes. Please join us in person or on Zoom for our blended services. Our Zoom only service is the second Sunday of the month.
Our worship topics and leaders for the month will be:
April 28 (blended) - Love Poems for the Earth, WildEarth Team - CYRE* classes
*CYRE: Children and Youth Religious Education
The Worship team would love to have your feedback on our services.
Here is a form for that very purpose!
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Morning Coffee* with The Pastoral Care Team
Wednesdays at 10 am
https://zoom.us/j/93681478930
Meeting ID: 936 8147 8930
Hi, Wildflowers! Come check in about life, the universe and everything.
Our Pastoral Care Team will continue to offer deep listening and support to members of our congregation. Jan Austin, formerly a Licensed Professional Counselor, will be available for 1:1 Zoom sessions with her if you wish at calendly.com/jhigaus
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Ideas Worth Contemplating
1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:30 am
Zoom link at top in shaded box
Ideas Worth Contemplating is an ongoing group led by Wildflower Mike Ignatowski that uses inspiring and thought-provoking TED Talks to generate discussion about important topics.
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Popcorn & Coffee (& Water, Tea, & Hot Chocolate): 1st Sunday of every month, after the worship service in the Community Room
Potluck: 3rd Sunday of every month, after the worship service in the Community Room
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TXUUJM APRIL NEWS: Climate & Reproductive Justice, Author Talk, and more!
The Texas UU Justice Ministry's April Newsletter is here! TXUUJM is excited to welcome several prominent guest speakers this spring -- author Steve Phillips (How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good), Elle Cross from Mano Amiga (5/2/24), and the leaders of UU Ministry for Earth and Side with Love on Moving from Environmentalism to Climate Justice (5/9/24).
All events are FREE, online, and open to everyone.
Register and get more info here! .
TXUUJM is also your source for Texas UU the Vote efforts this election year! Sign up for TXUUJM emails to get the latest news and actions.
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Content Submission Guidelines
NOTE: Please do not use ALL CAPS nor "quotation marks" when submitting content.
Please submit content for weekly newsletter using this form: bit.ly/wildflowerannounce
Content should be submitted no more than (approximately) 2 weeks in advance of event.
Weekly Newsletter:
Wednesday by 12 PM
Weekly Announcement Insert:
Fridays by 12 pm
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It's free and it's easy!!
Many of our members are unaware of our informal electronic mailing list. This list can be very useful to share information about a variety of subjects, including upcoming non-church-related events, recommendations requests for various services [i.e. plumbers], sale or service offers, etc. Being listed in our database does not automatically subscribe one to the Info List. Subscription is required in order to participate. Instructions to subscribe can be accessed here:
https://wildflowerchurch.org/email-lists/
There are a few guidelines regarding the content of the emails that we ask everyone to follow but other than that, it is free and it is easy! Happy Networking!!
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