January 2010
Nominating Committee looking for candidates
Submitted by Board Chair on 31 January 2010 - 9:01pmThe Nominating Committee is looking for candidates. In June 2010, UUFSM members will elect
- 2 members of the Nominating Committee (2 year term)
- 1 Secretary of the Board
- 3 members-at-large for the Board
We would also like to have recommendations for Team Leaders and the names of people who are willing to organize various activities. The Nominating Committee will send its recommendations to the Board before May 16, and we will vote on the candidates at the annual meeting on 6 June 2010.
Mail in "Guest at Your Table" donations
Submitted by UUFSM on 31 January 2010 - 6:31pmIf your plans to place your "Guest At Your Table" contribution in the collection basket were foiled by snow, you can still send in your contribution. Please send a check (made out to UUSC) to Carl Lavsa, the UUFSM Treasurer.
Workshop: The Caregiving Journey
Submitted by UUFSM on 30 January 2010 - 12:48am
Date and time:
21 February 2010 - 1:30pm - 3:00pm The Caregiving Journey
A Resource Workshop for Supporting an Aged Parent or a Terminally-Ill Loved One, and Yourself
Sunday, 2/21, from 1-3:30 pm in the UU Church of Silver Spring Sanctuary.
Help UUism grow: Become a Chalice Lighter
Submitted by UUFSM on 28 January 2010 - 5:13pmChalice Lighters is a program of the Joseph Priestley District, serving Unitarian Universalist congregations in southern New Jersey, eastern and central Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, District of Columbia and northern Virginia. The JPD Growth Committee (GC) offers grants to congregations, regardless of size, where there is demonstrated intention to grow in numbers and in justice, compassion, and spirituality and other favorable factors are present and there are specific realistic long range plans to enhance them.
3 Congregations Join Together to Present Wildlife Habitat "How To" Workshop
Submitted by UUFSM on 28 January 2010 - 5:01pm
Date and time:
8 February 2010 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Bowie Gardens for Wildlife Habitat Team is presenting a wildlife habitat “how to” workshop on February 8. Habitat Team members from All Saints Lutheran Church, St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church, and Holy Trinity Episcopal Church will co-host this workshop to increase awareness about and to inspire more congregations to create habitats that meet the National Wildlife Federation’s (NWF) Certified Wildlife HabitatTM criteria.
After Copenhagen: How Should Our Chesapeake Region UU Community Take Action?
Submitted by UUFSM on 28 January 2010 - 4:54pm
Date and time:
6 March 2010 - 8:30am - 12:30pm On Saturday, February 6, 2010 from 8:30am till 12:35pm Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Baltimore –Washington– Northern Virginia Region will sponsor the program,
“After Copenhagen: How Should Our Chesapeake Region UU Community Take Action?”
at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax 2709 Hunter Mill Road Oakton, VA 22124
Stepping Forward, Moving Ahead
Submitted by UUFSM on 27 January 2010 - 3:26pmIt's February, and although we're in the middle of winter, it's already time to start planning for the next church year. This is especially important this year as we will definitely be having changes in leadership for 2010-2011. In June, after three years as Board Chair, I will no longer be on the Board. After three years of dedication, hard work, and creativity, Liz Crosby will be stepping down as leader of the Worship committee. Other changes will be happening.
Equality Maryland: Lobby Day
Submitted by UUFSM on 27 January 2010 - 12:41pm
Date and time:
22 February 2010 - 4:30pm - 8:00pm 
Rescheduled from February 8
UUs believe in equal rights for all.
- 5:00 - 6:00pm, Rally on Lawyer’s Mall in Annapolis
- 6:00 - 8:00pm, Lobby Meetings
- 8:00pm - ?, Dinner & Drinks at Ram’s Head
For a detailed schedule and directions click here.
Febuary New Moon Rising Group - Spinning Wool
Submitted by Corinne Stubbs on 27 January 2010 - 11:59am
Date and time:
13 February 2010 - 2:30pm - 4:30pm This activity will be held at Janeen's house in Callaway. We will be learning how to spin wool with a drop spindle and also weaving on a warp-weighted loom. Should be an interesting activity for February. Please bring any drop spindle or wool that you might have. It would be fantastic if any of you have a spinning wheel and you are willing to demonstrate how it works. Other textile crafts (knitting, crocheting, sewing) welcome!
Make our Fellowship Happen
Submitted by UUFSM on 27 January 2010 - 9:12amThe Nominating Committee is looking for candidates. In June 2010, we will elect
- 2 members of the Nominating Committee (2 year term)
- 1 Secretary of the Board
- 3 members-at-large for the Board
We would also like to have recommendations for Team Leaders and the names of people who are willing to organize various activities. The Nominating Committee will send its recommendations to the Board before May 16, and we will vote on the candidates at the annual meeting on 6 June 2010.
