HIGHLIGHTS Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis

Volume 61, Issue 4 April 2018

To create the Beloved Community by inspiring and empowering all souls to live bold and compassionate lives.

New Life Emerges

By Rev. John Crestwell Jr.

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Last month I preached about the prevalence of school shootings and why we needed to march for our and our children’s lives to persuade our leaders to reform dangerous gun laws. Many of you did with Rev. Kathleen and me. Some of you rallied locally in Annapolis; and some sent thoughts and prayers. To all of you,

thank you from the bottom of my heart for supporting this important work.

In my message, I shared a powerful video testimony to politicians, by Delaney Tarr from the Margery Stoneman Douglass High School in Florida - showing one example of how this emergent generation, forced to come of age quickly from gun violence, is smart, bold, and like the young people of the Civil Rights Movement, able and will-ing to work toward creating a less violent society. There is much to be hopeful for.

This month, our theme is “Emergence” and as the flowers bloom and weather gets warmer—we are reminded of that ancient symbol: rebirth—new life emerges again! Our youth and young adults in America are springing-forth and showing us the way to Beloved Community. Amen!

I want to continue to focus on the children, specifically, UUCA’s Rainbow School kids. Many may not know but UUCA has a pre-school co-op in the church that meets three days each week. It is led by member, life coach and educator, Alethea Shiplett. Below is her description of the Rainbow School:

“Rainbow School (RS) is a Montessori-based family co-op focusing on emotional literacy using the Conscious Disci-pline model for children (ages 2.5-5) and their families.

Whenever I think of

Spring, I think of im-

ages like this one; of

the insistent power

of life that breaks

through what would seem to be an im-

penetrable surface. The theme for the

month of April is “Emergence” and

there is much emerging both in our lives

and in the life of the church! One of the metaphors I’ve

used for interim ministry is that of breaking new ground

– of tilling packed earth to see what gets turned up.

UUCA is a congregation known for “breaking new

ground.” You are an ambitious, hard-working congrega-

tion! You dream about building Beloved Community;

whether by engaging deeply and consistently on issues

of race, inequality, environmental concerns or justice for

immigrants to name but a few. You are rightfully proud

of your church and want it to grow. You are connected

to organizations and groups outside these walls who also

hold the same dream of building Beloved Community

here in Annapolis.

You are also a congregation in the midst of a major tran-

sition. While it seems natural to keep doing the same

things that you always have done, you may also need

time to be patient with this new field which you/we are

cultivating. You may need to let some programs or activ-

ities remain fallow; or, you might need to sow some new

seeds that won’t emerge until this time next year.

The month of April contains many beginnings; the wel-

come of spring, the surprise of Easter, the gift of Passo-

ver, the abundance of Earth Day – and yes, even the An-

nual Meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Church of An-

napolis! That’s a day when you engage with the State of

the Soil, so to speak, and to hear about what is being

Breaking New Ground

By Rev. Kathleen Rolenz

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The April Soul Matters

Theme is “Emergence”

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Sunday Services at UUCA 9:00 am and 11:15 am

April 1, 2018 A Foolish Hope Revs. Kathleen Rolenz & John Crestwell This Sunday combines two seemingly opposite holidays; the resurrection of Jesus of Nazareth from the tomb and April Fool’s Day – a day of pranks, merriment and the opportunity those in positions of power to be foolish or to be exposed as fools. Yet, much of Jesus’ ministry was to show those in power how foolish they truly were. Regardless if you identify as a Christian or not, the practice of resurrection is both a foolish hope and a possibility still in the making. Music by the UUCA Choir.

April 8, 2018 - only one service at 9:00 AM today Celebrating Our First Principle YRUU Youth Members Please join the YRUU youth members as they celebrate our first principle, “The inherent worth and dignity of every

person.” The celebration of diversity in our community is an important element of our Unitarian Universalist identity.

April 15, 2018 The Urge to Emerge Rev. Kathleen Rolenz “Emergence” is a fitting theme for April, as nature emerges from winter and blossoms into a full-blown spring. It’s easy to see this in nature – but how do we identify that which is slowly beginning to emerge in our own personal, congregational and community life? Music by the UUCA Choir.

April 22, 2018 How to Save A Planet and Other Household Tips Rev. Kathleen Rolenz Heloise’s household hints column was begun in 1959 to help readers clean up life’s spills, stains and stinks. Our greatest household – the planet – is desperately in need of action if we want to preserve the home for present and future generations. Music by Sara Jones

April 29, 2018 Restless Souls Rev. John Crestwell Join Rev. John, Joshua Long and others as we celebrate in song and analyze in word the emergence of a new paradigm shift as a generational transition manifests opening new vistas of opportunity for all.

April Share the Plate Recipient Pat Fleeharty

T he April share-the-plate recipient is the

Annapolis Immigration Justice Network

(AIJN) of which UUCA is a member, through

our UUCA Sanctuary Church Committee. The

mission of AIJN is to build relationships with immigrants

and their families in the greater Annapolis area and to

connect them to legal, medical, and other support

resources. As the only faith community in Anne Arundel

County that has declared itself to be a “sanctuary

church,” UUCA supports and is supported by 11 other

faith communities in working to assist immigrants and

refugees in and around Annapolis. AIJN

is the only local organization that is

providing many of these services. Some

of its activities include: transporting

immigrants to medical appointments, to

visits with family members incarcerated for deportation,

to legal clinics and Pro Bono attorneys, and to food,

clothing, and household supplies pantries; accompanying

immigrants to judicial hearings and check-ins; fundraising

for legal and other expenses; collecting diapers for

immigrants with young children; supporting immigrants’

rights legislation; and networking with other Maryland

organizations with similar goals.

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Religious Exploration Elise Berrocal, Acting Director of Religious Exploration

S pring has sprung, RE families and friends! And with it comes new opportunities to engage in religious exploration at UUCA. Please take note

of the following April events: Intergenerational Choir Rehearsals Parents, children, and youth are invited to join Music Director Betsy Kranning for intergenerational choir re-hearsals from 9 to 9:55 AM, April 1, April 15, and April 22, culminating in performances during services on Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 13. Spring Congregational Meeting—NO RE Middle

Hour Extended nursery and child care will be held for ages 6 months through 9 years old in the RE Sanctuary. Youth ages 10 through 18 years will join together in the lower level of the Fahs House for the traditional YRUU after party. Youth are invited to bring allergy-free snacks to

share, and enjoy games and movies until the end of the meeting. Please save the date for children’s Water Day, Sun-

day, May 27. Thanks to new Camp Beagle admiral, RE parent Nancy Kules – Ahoy and welcome aboard! Because Camp Bea-gle is a volunteer-led function, it is imperative we receive volunteer support from the congregation to proceed with this year’s planning. We cannot hold camp without YOU. Many positions are available, with varying time commitments. There is something for everyone – from donating snack to serving as camp counselors (known as Captains). For a full listing of volunteer opportunities and to learn more please visit: http://www.tinyurl.com/BeagleVols2018 Thank you for your support of Camp Beagle! For ques-tions you can, email uucampbeagle@gmail.com.

April Middle Hour

LIBRARY SANCTUARY MacLEAN ROOM R.E. SANCTUARY FAHS HOUSE—REEB

ROOM

April 1

Inquirer’s 3

Campus Tour & Orientation

April 1

Ukulele 101

April 1

Inclusion Principle

April 1

Theists, Easter/rebirth spir-

itual practice

April 1

UU Legislative Ministry

April 8

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April 8

NO MIDDLE HOUR

April 8

NO MIDDLE HOUR

April 8

NO MIDDLE HOUR

April 8

NO MIDDLE HOUR

April 15

Inquirer’s 4

Faith Development

April 15

Taize style music

meditation

April 15

Beyond Inquirer’s

April 15

Light House Shelter

April 15

April Stewardship Group

April 22

Inquirer’s 5

UU History

April 22

Worship Design

Workshop

April 22 April 22

Our Relational Faith (Emotional Literacy)

April 22

April 29

Inquirer’s 6

Social Action & Justice

April 29

Ukulele 101

April 29 April 29

Mindfulness Practice Group—Death Cafe

April 29

Church Safety Training June 3, 2018, 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Revs. Rolenz & Crestwell have secured the service of Anne Arundel County Police Officer Jim Shiloh to pro-vide UUCA with a comprehensive training on church safety. Last month, Officer Shiloh met with Rev. Rolenz

to do a risk-assessment of the building, and to help us develop a safety plan in the event of a disruptive person and/or an active shooter on the UUCA campus or build-ing. On Sunday, June 3, we will have one service at 10:00 am. From 11:00 - 11:30 we'll have some food available (would anyone like to organize a potluck?) Beginning at 11:30 - 1:30, Officer Shiloh will lead us

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I urge all members to attend our upcoming Congre-gational Meeting on Sunday, April 8, 2018. The meeting will be held in the UUCA sanctuary from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. FYI, all Congregational

Meeting handouts will be available in the office on Sun-day, April 1, 2018.

One purpose of our meeting is to vote on the new UU-CA Board of Trustee members and officers, Nominating Committee members, and the UUCA moderators. There will also be presentations on our Minister’s reports and brief presentations on the governance work now under-way at the church, a finance update, a report by the Endowment Board and the annual "Shining Lights" member recognition.

The second voting item is also very important: the UU-CA Resolution adopted by the Board in support of the 8th Principle (see page 3). Once again, UUCA has the opportunity to play a leadership role in our UU faith and at UUA by taking significant steps forward in our church’s commitment to combating racism. We have held many open discussion sessions over the past few months in an effort to involve all members of the con-gregation in the 8th Principle. The proposed 8th Princi-ple Resolution is an important opportunity to take the next vital step in our journey toward wholeness as it challenges us as individuals and as a church to address

Congregational Meeting April 8 An Update from the UUCA Board of Trustees

racism and other oppressions.

Below is the slate from the Nominating Committee. Note that nominations from the floor are also in order:

Board of Trustees: President (1-year term): Heather Millar

Vice President (1-year term): Craig Beyler

Secretary (1-year term): Jane Carrigan

Finance Officer (1-year term): Kari Alperovitz-Bichell

Trustee At-Large (3-year term): Stan Haavik

Co-Moderators: Marsha Schachtel and Phyllis Marsh

Nominating Committee: Rob Malone, Al Pulsifer, Carrie Baquie, Tony Hipszer

The Board would like to emphasize the importance of attending the Congregational Meeting, not only to pro-vide the quorum necessary to conduct business, but also to join together in the process of governing the church and sustaining the wonderful work being done today and in the coming years. Voting rights are grant-ed to members who have a current pledge of record to the annual operating budget. In that light, as we gath-er together on April 8, we must also be mindful of our commitment to always engage with one another in a manner that upholds UUCA as a sacred space and in keeping with our safe congregation covenant.

It may not feel like it yet, with the cold temps and snow on the Equinox, but the uplifting arrival of blooming daffodils and red bud trees are sure signs that Spring is on our doorstep. In light of uplifting arrivals - Maurita Williams-Bowie joined the staff team as Administrative Assistant on March 12. She comes to us with professional experience in the church and non-profit sectors. We are delighted to have her on board. Maurita and I will eventually be working alternating Sundays, so if you have not yet introduced yourself, please stop by the office and say “hello”.

After providing bookkeeping services to the church for the past 8-1/2 years, Carrie Libowicz will be leaving UUCA late March/early April. It has been my pleasure to work with Carrie. Her knowledge and attention to detail

have been extremely important when it comes to financial accounting and reporting. With Carrie’s help, there will be a smooth transition and a new bookkeeper in place by April 1.

Financially speaking, we are on track with revenues and expenses at the end of February. Receipt of pledges on the books at the end of February are slightly behind, but the renewed pledges we did receive continue to reflect an overall average increase of nearly 5%. If you are in the January, February or March pledge groups, and have not returned your pledge form, please do so NOW. A pledge of record is required to maintain active membership and the right to vote at the April 8th congregational meeting.

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Administrative Update Susan Eckert, Church Administrator

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Membership Equals Commitment There is something to be said about commitment. At the heart of commitment is an experience. I say expe-rience because you can not fully comprehend a thing until you have had your own first-hand experience. This is why membership is such a big step. You can speculate about what it is like to be a part of something, you can even dive in and partake, but something about commit-ment says that I am all in. I am ready to experience it all. March 11 we had 11 individuals make that statement about Unitarian Universalism and our church here in Annapolis. Congratulations to:

Devan Costello-Mays, John Alden, Barbara Alden , Jeanne Jehl , Joseph Jehl, Jennifer Aiken , Andy Aiken , Sara Moulton, Julie Burman David Burman , Anthony Argentiere.

If you’re interested in Small Group Ministry, these are the groups we have currently: North County (full until July), Annapolis, South County, and Arnold (full). Newly forming: Crofton/Bowie, Broadneck, Severna Park, Annapolis 2, Young Adult

If you are interested in starting a group, a group in your area is full but you are interested, or don’t see your area represented, please contact me! Crowns-ville/Parole and Eastern Shore are both locations where someone has shown interest but we need at least 5 peo-ple to form a group.

Rev. Kathleen Rolenz will do a Facilitator Training at the church on Saturday, May 5, 10:30 AM

Lastly, I want to thank everyone who came to the second session of Beyond Inquirers. We had a wonderful conversation about Unitarian Universalist Theology, Sal-vation, Humanism, current state of the church, heretics, etc. The third session is during Middle Hour on April 15. The topic will be “How do we do Church?”

If you have any questions about membership, small group ministry, Inquirers, Beyond Inquirers, or other-wise, please feel free to contact me at jlong@uuannapolis.org . Happy Spring UUCA!

Membership Matters

Joshua Long, Membership & Growth Coordinator

UUCA RESOLUTION FOR SUPPORT

OF THE 8TH PRINCIPLE: Vote April 8, 2018

WHEREAS: The Unitarian Universalist Church of An-napolis (UUCA) and the Unitarian Universalist Associa-tion (UUA) both have long histories of taking signifi-cant steps in combating racism; and the UUA in 1997 committed to becoming a multicultural and anti-racist institution; and UUCA in 2012 adopted By-Law V: “UUCA is committed to becoming and sustaining an anti-racist, anti-oppressive and multicultural religious community where people of all races, ethnicities, and colors see their identities reflected and affirmed in all aspects of congregational life;” and

WHEREAS: There is a growing movement within Uni-tarian Universalism to go further by modifying UU’s Seven Principles through the integration of an 8th Prin-ciple that goes beyond our current commitments to anti-racism to specifically address oppressions in our-selves and in our institutions; and

WHEREAS: UUA By-Laws state that proposed changes to UU Principles must first be sent to a study commis-sion charged to solicit input from all congregations about change; and during the 2017 UUA General As-sembly, a "Responsive Resolution" was adopted calling on the UUA Board to establish a study commission to discuss adding an 8th Principle; and

WHEREAS: UUCA now has an important opportunity to be part of the UUA process as it unfolds in the months ahead;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: We, the members of UUCA, believe that embracing the concepts of the 8th Principle is the next important step in our journey to-wards wholeness.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: We, the members of UUCA, resolve to affirm and pro-mote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by build-ing a diverse, multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: We, the members of UUCA, urge the UUCA Board to revise UUCA’s governing documents to reflect the 8th Princi-ple concepts.

THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: We, the members of UUCA, urge the Unitarian Universalist As-sociation to take steps to incorporate the 8th Principle into our UU Principles.

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I welcome everyone and encourage you to join us in making music! Do you sing, play an instrument, enjoy music, listen to music? Whatever your ability level, if you love music, you are in the right place. We feel music is a powerful part of church life and can enrich our experiences at UUCA. Come join us!

There are many opportunities. Contact Betsy Kraning, Music Director at bkraning@uuannapolis.org.

"When I hear music, I fear no danger. I see no foe. I am related to the earliest of times and the latest." -Henry David Thoreau

Arts in the Woods: Sunday Afternoon Concert Series Sunday, April 15th, 3:00 pm

Black Lives Matter / Dismantling Racism Concert Arts in the Woods, Black Lives Matter/Dismantling Racism Concert with Expressions Dance Company, The Gospel Travelers, and TBD Jazz Band All three of these groups were well received and loved at our Black Lives Matter Concerts in past years. Come join us for a wonderful afternoon and support UUCA and these amazing groups. Contact: Music Director, Elizabeth Kraning at bkraning@uuannapolis.org or 410 375 3992

Multi-Generational Choir Open to all....parents and children, adults without children, children without parents.....come sing!!! The Choir will be singing Sunday, May 13th, Mother's Day, for the 9:00am and 11:15am services. Come to as many rehearsals as you can. Rehearsals are Sundays, April 1st, 15th, and 22nd from 9:00am to 9:55am in the Angebrandt Room during the first service. Let's make music together for these family services. Questions? Contact: Music Director, Betsy Kraning at bkraning@uuannapolis.org

Spirit Singers Come join the Spirit Singers for our spring music. All ages and all levels of musical ability are welcome. Rehearsal is Friday April 20th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm in the Angebrandt Room. The Spirit Singers will sing : Sunday, April 22nd at 9:00am and 11:15am services with AWAKE musicians; Sunday, May 13th at 9:00am and 11:15 am with the Multi-Generational Choir for Mother's Day services; Sunday, May 20 at 9:00am and 11:15am with all musicians for "Music Sunday". Questions? Contact: Music Director, Betsy Kraning at bkraning@uuannapolis.org or Contemporary Music Director, Josh Long at jlong@uuannapolis.org

MAD Camp at UUCA—August 6-10; Registration Open NOW ! M.A.D. (Music, Art, & Drama) CAMP is day camp for grades 3-8, (with assistant opportunities for grades 9+) who enjoy the arts. During the week, campers will experience music, art, and drama as they assemble the musical, Pinocchio. The week culminates with an evening performance! There's just no telling what kind of mischief this famous fictitious puppet will get into on his very first day of school. Will Pinocchio follow Geppetto's instructions to stop briefly at the bookshop on his way through the piazza, or will the sly Mr. Fox and a silly sidekick Cat convince Pinocchio to spend his two pence on a more interesting investment? Camp fee is $150 per camper. Space is limited. Need-based scholarship funds are available on a limited basis. To register: https://tinyurl.com/MADCamp2018. For information please contact camp director, Len Langrick: llangrick@uuannapolis.org

Music Notes By Betsy Kraning, Music Director

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April Share the Plate —continued from page 2

Many UUCA congregants followed the saga of our friend

Guillermo, who was supported by AIJN, as he faced ICE

arrest, deportation, escapes from MS13, temporary stay

in the Bahamas (where he faced hurricanes), secret

return to El Salvador, dangerous travel north through

Mexico, border crossing in Texas, successful "credible

fear" adjudication, flight to Maryland, and eventual

reunification with his family in Annapolis. AIJN is

currently supporting 10 immigrant families in the area to

meet their health, educational, legal, and survival needs.

Each of our immigrant neighbors has a story to tell and the right to be heard. The Annapolis Immigration Justice Network is there to help them tell it. Please give generously to this very worthy organization. For further information contact: Pat Fleeharty, pfleeharty@hotmail.com

April Mindfulness Series Mindfulness of Earth

Earth Day April 22: 8:30-9:30 AM, in the Emerson Room Max Ochs leads Introduction to Mindfulness &

Meditation with songs of Resistance for the Earth by Woody Guthrie. On Thursday, April 26: 7:00-8:30 PM, in the sanctuary, Sue Warren leads the Mindfulness Practice Group in silent meditation then offers a physician’s recommendations for mindfulness during accelerating climate change.

Sunday, April 29 April Showers Death Café! Optional Preliminary Meditative Practice with the Buddhist Five Remembrances of Impermanence in Introduction to Mindfulness & Meditation, Emerson Rm., 8:30-9:30 AM.

Festive Death Café in Middle Hour Experienced Death Café moderators lead small groups in making safe space for talk about fears, dreams, hopes, beliefs, puzzlement, or awe about death. We reject American death-denying culture; we don’t have to be alone facing our universal fate. No trying to convert anyone to any belief or position; what’s said in Death Café stays in Death Café. International Death Café motto: “We eat cake and speak of Death.”

Administrative Update (continued from page 4)

For many years our Sanctuary and other meeting spaces have been made available, from time to time, free of charge for outside organizations or events. Any time church space is used, there are associated indirect costs: wear and tear on the building/furniture/fixtures, utility costs, facility supplies, and staff time and support. The Admin Team has a responsibility to care for financial and physical church resources and will be taking these costs into consideration to insure that resources are used in a way that supports UUCA/UU values and to protect our physical and financial resources.

The Endowment Board Requests Proposals Jackie Heimbuch, Endowment Board Chair

The Endowment Board is currently requesting proposals for funding in the areas of health care, international issues of social justice and gender equality, at-risk youth, housing and homelessness, and improved management of environmental resources. An application is available at the UUCA website, Outreach, Endowment, select request for proposals at bottom of page. Proposals are due by April 30. The Endowment Fund of UUCA has been supported by bequests and donations from members who wanted to make certain that UUCA continues to stay in a position to support social justice programs. It is an integral part of UUCA. Please consider a donation to our UUCA Endowment Fund – providing support of projects that directly have a positive impact on our principles and also help to guarantee funding for UUCA in perpetuity. Grants made by the Endowment Fund in 2017 included funding for The Light House’s Building Employment Success Training (B.E.S.T.); Wesley Theological Seminary for a grant for Joshua Long to attend the Master’s Degree in Divinity program; Hospice of the Chesapeake for the publication “Supporting Children after a Drug Related Death”; housing for a Department of Natural Resources internship program for minorities; New Pathways to Enterprise, a program empowering women to run businesses in the Philippines; Center for Help for citizenship and English Classes; Creating Communities for funding a program that applied art to math and science to those children who either cannot afford or do not have access to such a program; Seeds 4 Success for summer programs for low income youth; Anne Arundel County Public Library Foundation for a summer reading program and our Camp Beagle for scholarships for children whom otherwise could not attend.

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We incorporate language from The Virtues Project, such as trustworthiness and patience, in all our interactions. Opportunities for awe, wonder and curiosity are present in all aspects of the daily program. RS meets 3 mornings

a week, and have monthly parent support meetings, a materials & book lending re-source, nature exploration, and a music program. Parents attend with their child(ren) and se-lect up to two ses-

sions a week to participate. Tag-along infants and tod-dlers are welcome as well. RS creates a safe and loving community of families and supportive adults to nurture independent learning, exploration, curiosity, experimen-tation and social skills in young children.”

If you have further questions about RS, this emergent model of education for children, please contact Alethea - feymeadowsfarm@gmail.com for more information. I look forward to seeing you at church!

Emergent Generation (con’t from page 1)

By Rev. John Crestwell Jr.

The Endowment Committee Seeking Proposals

(continued from page 7) There was an overwhelming response by recipients how grateful they were for UUCA funding for such worthwhile programs. The Endowment Fund of UUCA has been supported by bequests and donations from members who wanted to make certain that UUCA continues to stay in a position to support social justice programs. It is an integral part of UUCA. Please consider a donation to our UUCA Endowment Fund – providing support of projects that directly have a positive impact on our principles and also help to guarantee funding for UUCA in perpetuity.

Church Safety Training (continued from page 3)

through a series of conversations and actions on how to respond to a threat of harm on our campus or in the building. This training is for everyone who is in or uses the building either on Sunday morning or during the week. While I hope we never have to use this training, it is still important training to have. I am especially inter-ested in hearing from any of you who have special train-ing in emergency situations and who may be willing to serve as usher/greeter or as an emergency respond-er. Furthermore, there are many non-life threatening emergencies that can happen on a Sunday morning, such as a sudden heart attack, or a person faints or falls. If you are a physician, a nurse or have medical training, I'd like to know who you are and how to reach you in case your services are needed. For now - mark your calendars and please plan to attend this important training. Rev. Kathleen Rolenz Interim Senior Minister

CONGREGATION SURVEY ON GOVERNANCE Bryan Barrett, Governance Team

How do you think we should govern and

manage our church? We want to hear your views.

Later this year our Governance Committee will be

making recommendations to the Board on how we

should best govern ourselves. We have a survey for

you to complete that will ensure that your voice is

heard and that your ideas are taken into account.

Complete the survey online by clicking on the link on

the UUCA website under ‘GOVERNANCE TEAM’ or

pick up a hard copy at the narthex.

UU Humanists Tuesday Potluck & Ted Talks April 3 and 17, 6:00 PM Narthex and Sanctuary April 3: Science: Helen Pearson The long-est study of human development; Naturalism: Anjali Kumar My failed mis-sion to find god-what I found; Wonder: George Steinmetz Photos of Africa from a flying lawn chair April 17: Humility: Kenneth Lacovara Dinosaurs and our place in the universe; Compassion: Karen Armstrong Building a charter for compassion; Community: Susan Pinker Social interaction longer & healthier life

Sunday Discussions— Humanist Principles & Events April 8 and 22, 12:30 PM, Fahs House - Emerson Room Discussion of UU Humanist principles and current events over light lunch (bring an item to share) Info: Cliff Andrew neurol@jhmi.edu

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Other Events & Activities Events & Happenings at UUCA

UUCA All-Church Retreat Registration Closes on April 1 This year’s retreat will be the weekend of April 20-22 at the Hashawha Environmental Center in Westminster, MD. This yearly tradition is a great opportunity to deep-en our connection as a community, relax in nature, have fun, and make new friends. Contact: Mike Wanhatalo, mwanhatalo@msn.com

UUCA's Annual Passover Seder Saturday April 7 at 5 PM. This celebration of freedom combines storytelling and music with our traditional potluck Seder meal. $10/adult, $5/child, max $20/family. Find additional information including how to signup to help at: https://tinyurl.com/UUCAseder2018

Board of Trustees Meeting Monday, April 9, 2018 6:45 PM; in the Library. Board

meetings are open to anyone, unless otherwise specified.

Contact: board@uuannapolis.org.

UUCA Outdoor Club Saturday, April 28, 9:00am-3:00pm Walk at Flag Ponds Nature Park, Prince Frederick, MD. Lunch at a local restaurant. Meet at the church at 9:00 AM to carpool. Contact: Eloise Hoyt 410-768-4932, eloisehoyt@verizon.net

cultivated at this sea-

son that will eventual-

ly bear fruit for your

future.

It’s a good time to be a

UU; and an especially

time to be a member

of UUCA. I feel very

fortunate to be counted among you. Blessings on this

season and let’s explore together, what’s emerging!

In Faith, Rev. Kathleen

Breaking New Ground (continued from page 1)

By Rev. Kathleen Rolenz

Rescheduling Debby Irving We were sorry to have to cancel Debby Irving’s visit to

UUCA, scheduled for March 18th because of illness.

The staff has contacted all those who pre-registered

and have offered to either refund your registration fee,

or apply it towards our next date with Debby Irving.

We will let you know promptly when we are able to

arrange for her to visit UUCA again. Until then, we

wish Debby a complete and speedy recovery, and will

look forward to welcoming her to UUCA soon.

Memorial Service A Memorial Service for Betsy

Jo Angebranndt is scheduled

for Saturday, April 14th, at

1:30 pm. Betsy Jo was the

music director of UUCA for

44 years. She will be missed

by many, and her music will

continue to inspire many for

years to come.

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PROFESSIONAL, PROGRAM, AND CHURCH STAFF

Rev. Kathleen Rolenz Interim Senior Minister krolenz@uuannapolis.org

Rev. John T. Crestwell, Jr. Associate Minister jcrestwell@uuannapolis.org

Len Langrick Choir Director llangrick@uuannapolis.org

Elizabeth Kraning Music Director bkraning@uuannapolis.org

Susan Eckert Administrator seckert@uuannapolis.org

Elise Berrocal Acting DRE eberrocal@uuannapolis.org

Carrie Libowicz Bookkeeper treasurer@uuannapolis.org

Paul Berry Youth Coordinator pberry@uuannapolis.org

Keely Longo DRE Assistant klongo@uuannapolis.org

Joshua Long Director of Contemporary Music/ jlong@uuannapolis.org

& Membership Coordinator membership@uuannapolis.org

Maurita Williams Administrative Assistant mwilliams@uuannapolis.org

Ken Apfel President

Linda Rhoads Vice President

Heather Millar Secretary board@uuannapolis.org

Maury Marks Finance Officer

Gina Williams Trustee

LE Gomez Trustee

Dianne Moreau Trustee

Rob Malone Nominating Committee Chair

Church Office Hours: Monday –Thursday 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM; Sunday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Closed Friday and Saturday

Phone: 410-266-8044 www.uuannapolis.org

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