October 2007
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BUUF’s Mission Statement: To Question, To love, To serve, To celebrate differences— Together.     In the BUUF is the monthly newsletter of the Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 4340 Lincoln Avenue, Saint Joseph, MI 49085-8712. Articles should be given to the newsletter editor no later than the 20th of the month.	ALONG THE WAY . . . BUUF Religious Leader Beth Lefever You know what I love? I love laughter. I love people who whistle, and people who wink. I love tap-dancing. I have a special place in my heart for those who love animals (except I get annoyed with those who tell me, right after we’ve had a bat episode at our house, that bats are a good thing). I love a really good beat (rhythmically speaking). I love screened in porches, preferably with gliders. I love time alone on the beach. I like drift wood. I like writing implements that fit between your thumb and your forefinger. I love optimists, and those who are surprised when met with the suggestion that their pure, unadulterated passion may not be enough. I love the sound of oars creaking in the oarlocks of old wooden row boats. I love fantasy and imagination, and sometimes, let’s pretend. I love the merry-go-round. I love the smell of leather (I am chagrined to say). I also love the feel of it. I hate myself for this, animal lover that I am. I like digging in the garden in May – not so much in August. I love the smell of new-cut grass. I love fireflies on a window sill and the nightly serenade of crickets and cicadas. I love lying full-out on the ground staring up at a deep blue sky. I love being in the midst of one good book with another one waiting. I love the thought of impeachment, on occasion. I love words, language, vocabulary. I love bumper stickers and lapel buttons and ball caps with a message, presuming I agree with the message. I love self-awareness (though not self-consciousness). I love modesty (though not self-deprecation – usually). I love the broader context. I also love nuance. I love people who can raise one eye brow. I love laugh lines – frown lines, not so much. I like being teased, though I don’t much care for being made fun of. I love slapstick. And drollery. I love witty sayings. I spove loonerisms – a bole hunch! (Grin) …I love parentheses! I love fresh sheets and the smell of new coffee. I love bureaucracies that finally cave to the pressure of righteous indignation. I love starting a new school year (not really – just trying to shore up). I love close harmony – in any number of ways. I love that our cherished values retain their meaning even when we don’t always live up to them. I love Nietzche’s saying “We should consider every day lost on which we have not danced at least once.” I love that I am blessed with two churches that I love. I love that you have so richly blessed me with your confidence and your affirmation in my role here. I love being in the BUUF!

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
We join, in the spirit of love, to develop our regligious attitudes objectively and honestly that life may be more meaningful.       BUUF’s Board of Trustees meets on the 4th Sunday of each month following the service. Contact Dave Sarra for more information.	Pastoral Letter . . . Rev. Viola Moore Dear Members and Friends, There is a malady for which medicine has no cure. It is called homesickness or nostalgia. I know I shall suffer from this in the next weeks as I leave my home of fifty two years and turn it over to strangers. My new place, The Windemere House, at present holds no charm for me. It is simply a safe place to settle. I shall be a displaced person, with the wounds of returning in memory and reverie. Nostalgia is a deeper word than longing or what is implied in the German sehnsucht. It implies a feeling of exile, displacement, which causes a constant dialogue with the past. There is something hallucinogenic in nostalgia. ALGOS is the Greek word for pain. I am already engaged with my past as I empty drawers, closets and bookshelves and discover many things long lost and forgotten. A certain melancholy seeps in, as emotions of joy and sorrow come flooding from the depths of my soul. The borders of my life are being redrawn, and I find the experience very painful. I imagine that what I am experiencing is what Kierkegaard calls "Inwardness" where the truth lies. In all of this mess and turmoil, I am thankful for family and friends who help me see the humor in my situation. I am assuming that there is no sense of community among renters. That is a challenge. I could start a discussion group and invite the renters to a talk, SLEIGHRIDE THRU CHURCH HISTORY, which has been popular at First Unitarian in Chicago. In any case it will be interesting to be in a place where I am completely unknown. After I settle in, the first thing i shall complain about is the presence of the arrangements of artificial flowers in the lobby. I shall offer to replace them with beach grass and milkweed pods. I have spent most of this letter talking about myself because I know you understand. I am mindful that millions of people in Iraq, Palestine, Jordan, Syria and Israel are displaced and often wandering with no place to go. Homes have been destroyed and lives disrupted by the violence of war. Such widespread suffering we see daily in the news and we feel helpless and guilty in the face of this pain, Nostalgia, indeed, and at such a price! Can this ever be healed? Our nation needs a call to repentance, a ROSH HASHANAH for us all. May the glorious colors of bright blue October bless us all. Love,
	BUUF Ministers Religious Leader — Beth Lefever, minister@buuf2.org Rev. Dr. Roger Brewin, Rev. Donald Wheat, Rev. Viola Moore (Emerita) Board of Trustees Dave Sarra, President, president@buuf2.org Rev. Viola Moore, Vice President Dick Berndt, Treasurer, treasurer@buuf2.org Amy Eklund, Secretary Bea Takeuchi * Tom Hackley * Gary Cook RE Director — Teresa LaPlante, DRE@buuf2.org Most PHOTOS for In the BUUF by Heartha Whitlow Office Administrator/Newsletter Editor — Gretchen Ohmann, office@buuf2.org

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
chalice by Laurie Bieze, UU Congregation of Eau Claire, WI We Are A WELCOMING CONGREGATION This Unitarian Universalist community welcomes and celebrates the presence and participation of bisexual, gay, lesbian, and/or transgender people.         BUUF Fundraising Auction and Chili Cook-Off will be November 3rd	UPCOMING EVENTS [don't forget to check our online calendar!] SUNDAY SERVICES October 7 Rev. Roger Brewin "How Did We Get Here: Reflections on a Journey of a Liberal Religous Movement, from Tolerance to Welcoming by a 33 Year-Participant in the Struggle." October 14 Beth Lefever & Karen Mooney, Meadville Welcoming Congregation: "Sanctuary" October 21 Beth Lefever/GA Closing Sermon 2006 "We Who Believe in Freedom Cannot Rest" by Rev. Gail Geisenhainer October 28 Beth Lefever Welcoming Congregation November 3 Service Auction/Chili Cook-Off! Read more HERE November 4 Rev. Roger Brewin   November 11 Beth Lefever   November 18 Rev. Don Wheat   November 25 Beth Lefever   APPY   IRTHDAY Ian Dalgleish October 2 Emily Johnson October 3 Sue Betz October 4 Alan Andrews October 8 Richard Berndt October 10 Ray Wilder October 11   Dorothy Golze October 12 Amy Eklund October 13 Michael Tedesco October 16 Mabel Andrews October 18 Anthony Michael Tedesco October 20 Would you like your birthday noted? Let Gretchen know the date and we'll make sure you're on the list. Updates from Beth Care Team -- Sharon Roberts has temporarily given up her spot on the Care Team, as other things are vigorously calling for her attention right now. If you are in need of Care Team attention, please contact Charles Long, or, of course, me. 50th Celebration -- Well, gee. This is a bit embarrassing. A few of us, in our unbridled enthusiasm to celebrate, got the date wrong for our 50th anniversary. It actually is in May of 2009, not 2008. I guess we could consider it advanced planning, huh? We will keep you apprised of the dates and the activities planned around this momentous occasion, but you don’t have to get your calendars out quite yet. - Beth

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
RE Vision The purpose of the Berrien Unitarian Universalist Fellowship religious education program is to provide: A sense of community Knowledge of UU history An understanding of world religions A spiritual sense Connection with nature Social action A grasp of how to talk about UUism with other children Adopted by the RE Committee January 2000         Register your children for RE online at www.buuf2.org	Religious Education . . . Teresa LaPlante, DRE Greetings to all on this beautiful day! It has been so great getting to know everyone! BUUF has a wonderful group of people: smart, kind, giving, and -- so rare these days! -- tolerant of others. I feel privileged to be able to worship and work alongside each of you. Thank you for welcoming me. Fall Children's Classes Begin with a Superhero Hunt It's Fall! The sun gives warm hugs as the breezes plant cool kisses on your cheeks. Black squirrels scurry through trees that are already revealing glimpses of bare branches as their dropped leaves crunch under your feet…it is days like this that make me glad I live in Michigan! All of the seasons are special, but fall pulls me outdoors with both hands to revel in its beauty. How appropriate that we began our fall classes outdoors! The first Sunday of Children's Religious Education began with an outdoor Superhero Scavenger Hunt as eleven children ran from the front yard to the back to the meadow and beyond in search of items that represent this year's UU Superheroes -- a crown for King John Sigismund (the only Unitarian king), a nurse's cap for Clara Barton, a bouquet of flowers for Norbert Capek, and more. Even the toddlers tried to keep up with the excitement! It was truly organized chaos, but hopefully, it gave children some exciting glimpses into the stories that they will hear this year. Seeing one young girl kneel under a tree to find the bouquet of flowers, exclaiming… "I found it -- oh, it's so beautiful!" made the entire hunt worthwhile as she shared the feelings of Capek who once created an entire ritual to honor that beauty. Registration If you have not yet registered your child for class (only 2 of the 11 children in our first class were registered), please do so in order for us to have updated records on each child. There is no cost (although donations are always welcome, of course). Parent packets are available at the table near the front door or you can register online at www.buuf2.org. It's fast and easy! Also, remember to fill out a Chalice Lighting registration form, if your child would like to light the chalice some time this year. Forms are available in the packets and separately on the table, in case you lost yours. The person who lights the chalice helps to signal the beginning of our worship and the openness of our faith. The Chalice Lighter program has become a wonderful tradition for both children and adults at BUUF. Once you fill out the form, you will be given a date and instructions on how to perform this valued service. The form will be used to introduce you/your child to the congregation on the Sunday you light the chalice. The Chalice Lighter program will begin October 7. Welcome, Teachers! We have some excellent teachers lined up this year: Harvey & Tricia Johnson, Sharon Roberts, and Gloria Weberg return to teach Elementary kids. Janice Zerfas is a new teacher in the teen class; Emily Hecht joins the Elementary Team. Welcome, all of you! Because of your dedication, children are given the opportunity to learn from you and grow in spirit without fear of condemnation. October Special Event We will be having a Halloween Party for the children on Sunday, October 28. Costumes are welcome (no weapons, please). Scary costumes are fine, because we are going to be learning the traditions of Halloween and why we wear scary costumes (no, it is not to worship Satan). My goal is to dispel the notion that the traditions of Halloween stem from evil and remove the stigma of those who choose to celebrate this holiday that recognizes that death is a part of life. Weather permitting, we will be outside, so that our noise does not disturb the adults. Apple bobbing, pumpkin decorating, a "scary" story, and a little traditional fortunetelling will be the activities, with explanations of where each tradition came from. Although there may be some candy corn, sweet treats will be limited. Parents, feel free to call/email to discuss any concerns with me.

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
NEW! Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: In Ancient Times by Rev. Shirley Ann Ranck         To contact Teresa, e-mail DRE at buuf2.org	Adult Religious Education Adults like to learn, too! BUUF Religious Education would like to offer adults an opportunity to learn something new, try a new skill, explore their beliefs. I have several ideas in mind, but I would like to focus on where everyone is at present and what you would like to study. Answering the following two questions will really help me in narrowing down our choices for a class (or two). You can call me (463-5668) or send me an email at DRE at buuf2.org. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. 1st Question--TIMES: 1. When it comes to taking a new class, do you prefer: Weekly o Sunday mornings (say 9:30am) o Sunday evenings (around 6pm) o Weeknights (around 7pm) o Saturday mornings o Other _________ All at once o Weekend seminar 2nd Question--TOPICS: Which of the following studies would interest you most at present? o Cakes for the Queen of Heaven: In Ancient Times (by Shirley Ann Ranck) IN ANCIENT TIMES introduces participants to ancient Goddesses, weaving their stories together with major concerns of women today. o Rise Up & Call Her Name (by Elizabeth Fisher) This Journey takes those participating into cultures where the female divine is explored in story, image, chant and song, historical data and contemporary artistic expression. The female-honoring cultural aspects presented in Rise Up and Call Her Name are both contemporary and historical. o Unravelling the Gender Knot (by Alan G. Johnson) Topics in this curriculum include gender, religion, feminism, economics, invisibility and denial, and how to challenge the patriarchal system. o Goddess Alive!: Guided Meditations on Celtic Goddesses (by Michelle Skye) In this lyrical journey through Celtic and Norse mythology, Pagan Priestess Michelle Skye reveals how thirteen of the world's most celebrated goddesses are very much alive in our world today. Guided meditations are included with each lesson. o The Secret (by Rhonda Byrne) Based on the Law of Attraction, the overall premise of The Secret is simple: You can get what you truly feel about. It's not just thinking about something; you need to envision the results exactly as you would like them to be-and then watch them happen. Analyze this book by Rhonda Byrne that discusses the role of the law of attraction in the work of some of our most successful teachers including Neale Donald Walsch, Dr. Fred Alan Wolf, Jack Canfield, Dr. John Gray, and Michael Bernard Beckwith. o Buddhist Path to Simplicity (by Christina Feldman) Christina Feldman, an internationally renowned Buddhist teacher, illuminates the subjects of compassion, intention, mindfulness and awakening as they affect us daily. The path to peace, she suggests, is not necessarily complex or arduous. If we simply turn our attention to this moment, it will speak to us of wonder, mystery, harmony and peace. Feldman demonstrates that there is no better time to awaken and discover everything our heart longs for than this very moment. o Other: _______________________________________ October 7 - Chalice Lighter Program begins/ Lesson 2: King John Sigismund: The Only Unitarian King 14 - Lesson 3: Henry David Thoreau: Living Deliberately (outdoor class, weather permitting) 21 - Lesson 4: Theodore Parker: Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide 28 - Halloween Party: Learning History of Halloween as We Celebrate Its Traditions (Teresa leading all classes) November 4 - Lesson 5: Lewis Latimer: A Bright Idea 11 - Lesson 6: Lydia Maria Child: Writing for Freedom 18 - If the World Were a Village (Teresa leading all classes) 25 - No classes (Thanksgiving weekend) December 2 - Lesson 7: Christopher Reeve (a super man) 9 - Lesson 8: Sophia Lyon Fahs: Each Night a Child is Born is a Holy Night 16 - Holiday Party - (Teresa leading classes) 23 - Children sing Yuletide songs in service (no classes) 29 - No classes

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
The Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote . . . Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part . . .   25,000 Petition for Peace — Join Rev. Sinkford's Call to End the War -- Sign the petition to end the war that President Sinkford will take to Capitol Hill on October 10!	Highlights from the BUUF Board Meeting of 9/23/07 Treasurer's Report: Gretchen and Dick have been working hard on implementing software that will simplify our financial record keeping and will help us keep on top of our budget matters. Customized reports are soon to come! The Administrative Assistant will be handling more of the bookkeeping/data entry aspects. Building and Grounds: Investigation into "green" parking lot alternatives continues. Field trips to see some lots are being planned by Bea and other committee/board members. There is concern that our sign and area out front could really use some sprucing up so this is an area targeted for discussion and planning in the immediate future. Membership team: Work continues on filling our calendar of events. There are signup sheets by the door for the various duties each week that volunteers are needed for. This is working pretty well but more volunteers are needed. The new "Community Corner" focus area is off to a good start and plans are to continue with it. New stainless steel coffee urns will be purchased. Viola has made a challenge donation....she will donate one if other members will contribute for the other one needed. Music: We need suggestions/contributions from members of music you would like included in services. Special performers are also desired. If you have contacts or suggestions for music, please let Harvey know. Viola is researching contacts for someone who might help with choir directing. COSA/Welcoming Congregation: Some BUUF members will be participating in the OAC's movie night in October and will assist with providing refreshments. October is Welcoming Congregation Month and a brochure of the Sunday presentations planned has been prepared. Ministry/Care team: The year is off to a busy start! We would like to work toward a broader base of support with more hands involved in meeting the needs of our members who are experiencing trying times. Long range things to start thinking about: A retreat of some sort, and planning for BUUF's 50th anniversary celebration. If you have ideas, please pass them along to a board member. BUUF'S 2007 Fundraising AUCTION APPROACHES!!! BUUF’s First Annual Goods and Services Auction Saturday, November 3rd with a Chili and Cornbread Cook-Off The first BUUF Goods and Services Auction is on its way. Some of the items that have been donated up to this point are: RACING CAR RIDE for those of us with a love of speed!!! MAY DAY GAME PARTY just as much fun with a slower pace! FRIDAY NITE SUPPER delivered to you at your leisure Nov 07, or March 2008 thru Nov 2008 2 BOTTLES OF FINE WINE A HENNA TATTOO for those of us who have trouble committing Or just think it's neat!!! And for those of us who like our comforts A HARVEST APPLE PEAR CRANBERRY PIE & A CHEESECAKE Yummmmm!!!!! What might you have up your sleeve to offer? 4 HOURS OF HOUSE CLEANING? SNOW SHOVELING if global warming has not yet firmly taken hold along our Lake Michigan Shore? COOKIES, PIES, CAKES AND BREADS to nourish and comfort one another. CHEESEBALLS, BROWNIES, CASSEROLES, and ETHNIC SPECIALTIES. BABY SITTING, DOG SITTING, CAT TENDING, AND GRANNY SITTING. LEAF RAKING OR STARTER PLANTS FOR THE SPRING GARDEN. ANTIQUES, BOOKS OR A NIGHT AT THE OPERA, SYMPHONY OR MOVIES. BUUF is a community of ourselves and our resources are what we share. Let's make this sharing the best of fun and creativity. We need "feet on the street". Please pick up a donor packet (if you haven't already done so) and ask a couple of your favorite local merchants to make a contribution. And be sure to invite your friends and family for the exciting evening of auction and chili tasting. -- Chris

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
BUUF Book Ciub meets at members' homes...Friday October 6, Chris Sirotiak as hostess Friday November 2, hostess Amy Eklund         In the BUUF is now printed on Recycled Paper!	BUUF BOOK CLUB . . . Amy Eklund Hello fellow bibliophiles! October's selection is Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors by Lizzie Cunningham See below for directions to Chris' house. Next meeting is Friday, October 6 and the book is Curry: A Tale of Cooks and Conquerors. If you are able, please bring a Curry based dish or another food offering which would compliment this type of cuisine. If you can't, come anyway!! I am sure there will be plenty to share. The following meeting is Friday, November 2 and we will be discussing She Got Up Off the Couch by Haven Kimmel as well as the earlier book, A Girl Named Zippy. Shall we wear period dress if we can find anything reminiscent of the era in our closets/attics/basements? Directions to Chris's home: From South of Sawyer: Red Arrow Hywy past Sawyer lite to first crossroad Wolcott Rd. Right on Wolcott. As Wolcott curves Left, turn Right onto gravel rd. 2nd house on right, first driveway. From North of Sawyer: I-94 to Bridgman Exit #16. Right onto Red Arrow Hywy. Pass Joe Jackson's Produce Stand. Left onto Wolcott Rd. Same as above from this point. Landmarks for WolcottRrd: Church, Log cabin for sale, Meat mkt. GREEN STUFF . . . Tom Hackley ENERGY TIPS FOR YOUR HOME (from Consumer Reports) Tame your home's biggest energy hogs Room air conditioners and refrigerators are two of the largest energy consumers in your house. With room air conditioners, bigger is not necessarily better. Choose an air conditioner with a cooling capacity measured in British thermal units per hour (BTUs/hr) that matches the size of your room. As for your fridge, go for the models with the freezer on the top, rather than the side-by-side models. Top-freezer units are the most energy-efficient and repair-free, while side-by-side models eat up more energy. In addition, they typically feature automatic icemakers and cold-water dispensers, two energy gluttons that increase your energy consumption by 10 to 20 percent. Old appliances: Take a hike Products that earn the ENERGY STAR® label meet strict energy-efficiency standards set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy. Every product you buy that runs on energy has two price tags: a purchasing price and an operating cost. That's not counting the environmental and health costs of burning coal and other fossil fuels in power plants, releasing mercury emissions and carbon dioxide - a principal contributor to Global Warming - into our atmosphere. Available at most retail appliance outlets, ENERGY STAR appliances are highly rated for energy efficiency by Consumer Reports. It also pays to read the yellow Energy Guide labels that appear on most major appliances. These tell you the annual energy consumption and operating costs for each appliance. The higher the appliance's Energy Efficiency Ratio number, the greater the savings. The average U.S. home has two TVs, a VCR, a DVD player and three telephones. Replacing these items with ENERGY STAR models would save more than 25 billion lbs. of greenhouse gas emissions - the equivalent to taking more than 3 million cars off the road. ENERGY TIPS FOR YOUR FELLOWSHIP Did you know BUUF recycles? ...check the recycle bin in the kitchen. Rinse off styrofoam plates and cups, put them in the bin along with clean office paper, clean glass and plastics. Also look in the kitchen for the "Cartridges for Kids" box to recycle batteries and printer cartridges. And...ta-da!! IN THE BUUF is now printed on recycled paper. IBRAHIM PARLAK'S hearing at the 6th Circuit Court in Cincinnati will be Oct. 22. Here's a link to the YouTube video the Friends of Ibrahim have put together, including the All God's Children Choir with our own little Sarra/Cottingham munchkins being led by Sandy Feldman. Pass it on. Peace, Tom http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZPDblWQgtY

	In the BUUF . . . October 2007
Look for the Sunday Sign-Up Sheet right next to the kitchen door!         BUUF is a part of the UUA's Central Midwest District	CARING FOR OUR FELLOWSHIP . . . Emily Bettencourt and Tom Hackley Fall is here, and BUUF is in the swing of a new Fellowship year and enjoying the renewed energy gained during longer days of light and warmth of the last four months that focused us on the outdoors, lakes, and the renewal of bonds with family and friends. BUUF's new RE Director, Teresa LaPlante and her family, John, Jay and Ashley, cleaned, re-organized, painted and kicked-off this year's program with much enthusiasm. Our children are taller, tanner, smarter and enjoying being together again. The Adults are wiser, tanner, just as smart and also, enjoying being together again. We welcome back both the newer folks who came by during the summer and our old friends and members. New Sunday Services Sign-Ups are at the Kitchen entrance, for BUUF people to decide when they would like to help with Greeting, Refreshing and Chalice Lighting or other tasks to be done to make Sunday mornings more meaningful and enjoyable. Please take a minute to take a turn and share in the workings of the Fellowship. The Annual BUUF Auction: November 3, Friday, 6-9PM is being planned by Chris Sirotiak, Julie Williams, and Aniseh Haynes. In another part of this Newsletter Chris will tell you more. The Chili Cook-Off, a community dinner in conjunction with the BUUF Auction is planned for the same night. If you believe you make a very good pot of chili, let us taste your talents. Diners shall vote on their favorites, PRIZES AWARDED, and excesses will be available at minimal bid to take home for your freezer or mid-night snack. So make lots and bring your pots! Sign-ups for the Chili Cook-Off or the Salads, Cornbreads, and Desserts-To-Share will be up Sunday, September 30th. Let's make this a successful fundraiser and a fun opportunity by enjoying the evening with family friends and guests. RSVP for child-care needed. Contact Emily Bettencourt, 269-978-8432. Tears and Memories: We were saddened to hear of Kate and Marvin Fuller's nephew, Eric Hansen's unexpected death at age 49 years. In addition to Kate and Marvin, He leaves his mother, Phoebe Hansen, sister, Toni Callahan and many nieces and nephews. Eric's Memorial Service will be directed by Rev. Michael Brown, Kate and Marvin's son-in-law, October 5th in Glenview, Il. Please keep them all in your thoughts and prayers. Kate says, "As Marv's sister said, 'Some of the bumps in the road of life are hard to take.' Thanks for cards & emails I have received." Caring Committee: Do you want to help when you learn a friend is ill, has suffered a big loss, has just gotten out of the hospital and has some temporary needs? For example, a prepared meal, a shopping trip, a short visit, a little laundry done? Please contact Charles Long, 269-982-0318, and have him put you on his Caring Call List to help when a need occurs. NPR/WVPE: At BUUF often people refer to National Public Radio about an interview, an author or book review, research study reported, music heard, debate, etc. etc. Many thoughtful well-read people listen to NPR because of the conscientious and thorough coverage of state, national and world events. If you listen and contribute regularly, please consider making your contribution through BUUF. Why do this? To let listeners know there are Unitarian Universalist congregations in their area. With a sizable donation, BUUF gets what amounts to a public service announcement several times a week which includes a website (with a link to BUUF) to learn more information about the 3 UU Michiana churches in the WVPE listening area. Elkhart UU, South Bend UU and BUUF have joined forces and committed to raise a minimum of $10 per member toward this effort. If you are a WVPE pledging listener, please consider making your tax-deductible donation to BUUF for the NPR joint-pledge. If you feel you never have enough money to make a NPR pledge, but wish you could, give $10 or whatever you can. Make checks out to BUUF with Note: WVPE, and give to Tom Hackley. Your support helps at least 3 worthy causes: BUUF, NPR, and your pocket- book at tax time. See you in Fellowship, Emily Bettencourt and Tom Hackley - Membership Team

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