HUUC Cleaning Bee

harboruu — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 18:05:57 +0000

CLEANING BEE

Saturday September 11

If you could change the appearance of one place at HUUC’s building, where would

you start? If you had help, would you start sooner? At some point in our association with

this wonderful congregation, each of us has entered the building as a visitor or newcomer of

sorts. Think of those first impressions you had of the physical surroundings and ask yourself

if some of the unsightly areas have improved. Most likely the areas that have not changed

are still turning off recent visitors. Let’s help one another change that.

On Saturday September 11 our building will not get a total makeover, but we can

expect something more than cleaning and tidying up. I have found cleaning bees to be good

for connecting with people about the use of the building. You find out why things get put out

of place and how some areas seem to collect problems. When you talk to someone else

with the same ideas about improving a specific area, the seed for real improvement is sown.

Please look for the sign up sheet in the social hall. If you are a committee

chairperson, HUUC project coordinator or someone with a personal investment in some

property left at the building, I hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity. In

addition to getting some help in arranging your area to your satisfaction, you will have the

chance to educate the rest of us regarding the space utilized for your project or program.

Those of you who are currently involved in HUUC projects and programs, but are unable to

attend the bee are strongly advised to contact me regarding anything inside the church, as

we will make on the spot decisions regarding the disposal of property.

Let’s meet at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday September 11 and plan to leave by noon.

Submitted by

Jim Stier, Building and Grounds Chairman

Marc Adams – August 1

harboruu — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 16:19:19 +0000

http://www.meetmarcadams.com/mma/AboutMarcAdams.html

Annual Summer Picnic

harboruu — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:45:05 +0000

The HUUC Youth has spent the summer at Bunker School’s Community Garden learning the spirituality of seed to feed. working in the dirt, and the importance of community. Here they are using vegetables they grew in the garden to make salsa for the summer picnic.

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See what you missed at HUUC’s Annual Picnic at Margaret Drake Elliott Park held on August 15, 2010.

Women’s Equality Day Dinner

harboruu — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:47:04 +0000

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

harboruu — Tue, 18 May 2010 17:48:28 +0000

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

EXPLORING THE INTERDEPENDENT WEB OF EXISTENCE

1296 Montgomery

Muskegon, MI 49441

Garden program contact -

Poppy Hernandez 231-343-6852

HUUC Summer programming offers a unique opportunity for children aged preschool through high school to become involved in a community gardening project while exploring their own spirituality through yoga, meditation and connecting with nature.

What:

Bunker’s “From Seed to Feed” project is a community garden intended to teach urban children about food production while offering urban families an opportunity to “give some to get some” – harvesting food in exchange for their effort. HUUC kids will determine how their share is used – to be donated to needy families, prepared for a feast for the congregation, prepared for homeless families we house or taken home to their own families.

Who:

Kids aged preschool through high school and adult mentors, gardeners, yoga instructors and friends. HUUC congregation members are encouraged to volunteer.

Where:

Bunker Middle School (EXCEPT FOR RAINY DAYS)

1-1/2 miles from HUUC, take Denmark St. off from Laketon Ave in Lakeside.

When:

On rainy days, children will meet at HUUC. If there is no rain, children are to be dropped off and picked up at the Bunker Middle School Community Garden for their program which will run from 10:15 – 12:30.

2010 Religious Education Registration

Parent: Names: ______________________ Home or Cell Phone: ____________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

Student(s):

Name: _____________________________*Birthdate: ____________*Grade: _______

I hereby give permission for my child / children to participate in all summer activities with HUUC which I understand to involve physical activity (yoga, gardening) and off-site experiences. __________________________________________ (signature)

My child has the following limitations: ___________________________________ (None__)

Volunteer Registration

Name: ______________________ Home or Cell Phone: ____________________

Address: ___________________________________________________________________

e-mail: __________________________________________________

I have the following interests / skills to share with the kids in the summer program:

__ yoga __ meditation __ gardening __ snacks __ supervision

__ Michigan native plant education __ food cycle info __transport kids to garden __fresh food cooking __eating locally __donating gardening tools / items

I can commit to the following dates: __6/27 __7/4 __7/11 __7/18 __7/25 __8/1 __8/8 __8/15 __8/22 __8/29 __9/5 __9/12

Download PDF form HUUC RE Program Brochure.pdf

Annual HUUC Yard Sale!

harboruu — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 18:56:53 +0000

HUUC’s Annual Yard Sale will be held the weekend of May 7&8, 8am-4pm.

Donation accepted.

Volunteer’s needed for:

Intake and Setup Wednesday, May 5

Pricing Thursday May 6

We also need volunteers to fill sale spots:

Friday May 7, 8am-12pm & 12pm-4pm

Saturday, May 8, 8am-12pm & 12pm-4pm

See sign up sheet in the social hall or Contact

Jackie MacDonald
231 759-7288 home
231 557-2802 cell

Family Promise

harboruu — Sat, 13 Mar 2010 23:59:33 +0000

Homelessness is a huge and growing problem in West Michigan. I was shocked to learn that 40% of the homeless nationwide are children. We UUs saw that it was time to act.

Family Promise is a non-profit, interfaith organization which helps low-income homeless families toward a goal of lasting independence.

Our church has partnered with Family Promise to provides, shelter and meals for one week, on a rotating schedule with other churches, to homeless families. Our guests sleep at our church where we provide breakfast, dinner and love. During the day, the families go to the Day Center where they are helped to find a permanent homes, work, education and a myriad of social services.

Harbor UU is joined by St. Gregory’s Episcopal Church in this effort. We are very grateful to be working together,

Our first hosting experience was March 7 – 14. We had three families stay with us: a single father and three boys, a mother and father and two girls and a young single mother with her nine month old baby girl.

Over 30 volunteers pitched in to make this a successful week! The Coming of Age Group made blankets with our children. The Youth group included our guests in their fun. When someone saw a need, they stepped up.

I am so proud to be a UU. This is how we express our religion,

Our next opportunity to host is coming up in May!

Helen Fink and Barbara Kidd

Party Gras!

harboruu — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 01:26:14 +0000

Saturday, February 20th

Need to shrug off those winter blahs? Join Harbor UU’s midwinter fun at “Party Gras!” A masquerade of good food, entertainment, face painting and the HUUC Service Auction. Saturday February 20th 2010 5:30 PM Social Hour & Bidding on Silent Auction 6:00 PM Dinner Fun and Frolicking to Follow! Shop for Services and Gifts Chase away those winter Blahs! Time to party “Mardi Gras” style! All are welcome! You will be entertained by blues & jazz music, games and more! Admission is FREE but we do ask for donations of food, service auction items and silent auction items Free will offerings are gratefully accepted. Supper will include: A wonderful array of homemade soups, breads, salads, desserts and a variety of libations. Dress your Masquerade-Ball-Best for HUUC’s “Party Gras!”

Welcome TO HUUC

harboruu — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 04:11:11 +0000

Harbor Unitarian Universalist Congregation has been a home for those who seek a liberal faith community in Muskegon since 1954!

Sunday Morning Worship Service is as diverse as the individuals who attend. Service topics range from ecology to serendipity, civil rights to UU morals and ethics, Christian teachings to earth based traditions.

We take great pride in our inclusivity and build services with elements attractive to humanists, naturists, mystics, and theists. We enjoy the annual services which make us uniquely Unitarian Universalist: Incoming Water Ceremony, Flower Communion, Blessing of the Pets, Free Speech Sunday, Earth Day Celebration, and more. We also offer custom services for those seeking a child dedication, coming of age ceremony, wedding or commitment ceremony, funerals, and more.

Our sanctuary is beautified by stained glass original to the building, earthenware chalices made by a local artist and member, and banners made by members and youth. Beyond that we are enriched by varying views and voices from all members which combine to offer “something for everyone.

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Prayer Breakfast

harboruu — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 03:42:28 +0000