The United Unitarian & Universalist Society

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 8, 7:00	Board Meeting The church board meets at the church office. Your suggestions and comments are welcome. You may email them to board@uumuk.org.
Sun, Sep 12, 12:30	Sunday Service: "Children Will Listen"; Rev. Linda Hansen ~ Water Communion Service "Careful the tale you tell. That is the spell. Children will listen." So sings the character of the Witch toward the end of Stephen Sondheim's Into the Woods. What are the tales we tell our children about the world we live in, and what do they hear from others? What are the tales we want them to hear in our congregations that may help shape their values? Please bring water from wherever you've been this summer - home or away - as we gather to begin an exciting new year. *The service will be followed by an important congregational meeting and vote.*
Sun, Sep 12, 2:00	Congregational Meeting follows the Service After a series of informational meetings regarding building plans this summer, the congregation will meet today to vote. All members of the congregation will receive a notice regarding the meeting.
Sun, Sep 19, NOON	Beginning Sunday, September 19th, services will start at noon. Be sure to mark your calendars!
Sun, Sep 19, NOON	Sunday Service: "Reason and Humility"; Rev. Linda Hansen Like many of us, Linda is concerned at how small a role reason seems to play in our public life. We can be proud that our Unitarian heritage has always stressed the importance of reason, yet we too can overestimate our understanding at times. Linda will use some of her summer reading to explore the possibility of a balance.

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

Come meet and talk with Linda! She will be at Espresso Love in downtown Mukwonago on most Wednesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 am (alternating months, September is Thursdays). 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.

Adult Ed suggestions welcome! 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.

News for Buddhist UUs

As church activities resume in the fall months, the group will continue to meet each first and third Wednesday at Linden Grove in the upper conference room from 7:00-8:30 p.m. In September we will welcome anyone interested to come and help us determine what format would suit their interests and what kind of text we might choose for the bulk of the church year. The first meeting, on the 1st, will be primarily a disucssion and meditation session, while the following meeting on the 15th will be our opportunity to watch the final section of the PBS special "The Buddha" that covers his life after reaching enlightenment and the growth of the movement beyond the time of his death. It is not necessary to be a member of the UUUSM congregation, as we are open to anyone, and enjoy the chance to share our exploration of Buddhist thought and practice with others from the Linden Grove facilities and the greater community. Questions about the group can be sent to buddha@uumuk.org.

Potlucks

Potluck meals will be on every 3rd Sunday, 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!

Visit our land, check out the sign & new plantings!

Stop by our future building site off of Miramar Road (map at right). Note the glorious new "Coming Soon" sign and the trees and bushes planted- over 250 were planted on the land last year on Earth Day!
The 6.8 acres of land has a south-facing slope and is half way between Mukwonago and East Troy centers.
The remaining land bounded by I-43, Spieas Skoney Rd., and Walnut St., is still for sale as 2 separate parcels. We will share a 50 foot wide driveway easement with the owners of those parcels.
Congratulations to us all, and special thanks to the many folks who made the land purchase a focus for the past several years.
Next up: we are now planning our new building and working with the general contractor on a plan that meets our vision and purpose and that falls within our budget. A special thank you to Guy for all your hard work in getting us to this point!
These are exciting times for us!

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.

Raise funds for U U&U Society at Pick 'n Save

If you shop at Pick 'n Save in Mukwonago you can help raise furnds for the church! Designate the church (#877680) when you fill out a Savers Card application. If you already have a Savers Card you can update it with the church information.

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

Printed Newsletter: If you are interested in learning more about the United U&U Society of Mukwonago, you can get our monthly newsletter, containing information about upcoming events as well as articles by the ministers and members. Come to our Sunday service, or e-mail the office at churchoffice@uumuk.org to ask to receive the newsletter.

To submit 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.