Weekly Announcements

Announcements for the week of Jan 30th Please note Rev Pat Trudeau is not available this week. You can contact her for future dates at pastoralcare@nuuc.ca. Pastoral care is something we provide to members of our congregation to deal with various questions or issues you are experiencing in your life. Pat is available for consultation in person, phone, or Zoom.

Do you wish to become a member of Neighbourhood? Becoming a member is something we invite individuals to do when they feel connected with our spiritual community and the act of becoming a member further deepens that connection. Contact Kristina Kiil and learn more about what is involved. We ask our members to give their time and money to help grow our congregation. Neighbourhood funds the cost of each member by paying a membership fee to the CUC (Canadian Unitarian Council) annually.What does becoming a member mean for me? We ensure our members have Pastoral Care and allow our members to rent out our space at a reduced cost for personal-use events. Neighbourhood events are always at no cost. And, of course, members can share their voice and vote at our Annual Budget Meeting and Annual General Meeting which is when we elect our board members. Only members can lead committees or participate on our board.

Have you thought about singing with our Spirit Choir? Rehearsals happen every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Susanne to find out how you can join (music@nuuc.ca).

The Greeters Committee is looking for people to greet on Sunday. Share your smiling welcoming energy and help out once every month or so. You will also pass the basket during service. Please contact Lou Ann Shipp.

DMC Speaker Series

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0odu2rqDopGtMr22V2MhatV1Icpdt4lvxR?fbclid=IwAR3nMc8lPVSlqJfwdptjcOpLWGt7kJbBG18c7w-A5bkL83HZnEaYaC7ek4A

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Social Environmental Action Committee on February 5, 12:00 to 1:15, to continue the 8th Principle follow-up action, support our NUUC event on Sustainable Fashion for the DMC Speaker’s series, and hear about other initiatives.

Neighbourhood Gallery is excited to announce Peter Marmorek’s photo exhibit, Images from the Lava Lands. There is a show opening reception on Feb 4th 5-7pm. All are welcome.

Talent Night: Saturday, Feb 4th from 7:00 to 9:30. All ages and talents are welcome to share and perform for our appreciative audience. Or come to be the audience! Hosted by MC Allison.

Coming later in February to our Rafos Sanctuary:

Rental of our space here at Neighbourhood: We have an amazing space here. Did you know you (or people you know) can rent from us?Fees vary according to room. Individuals who are members of Neighbourhood can rent the space at a reduced cost. EEU also rents space including the bowling alley!!! If you wish to host a Neighbourhood event, our space is available at no cost.Contact Hala Riad, our Office Manager, to enquire about availability or rates and to make a booking.

Building access codes: We are located in an active area of the Danforth. Building doors need to remain securely locked. EEU has installed keypads outside the building and inside next to our entrance door to provide us congregational access. If you feel you will need access to our building when doors are not attended, contact Hala at office@nuuc.ca to have a personal code assigned to you.

Next Sunday (Feb 5th)

Theme: Unicamp Sunday: A Portrait of UU Resiliance Message: Yvette Salinas, Unicamp Executive Director Service Weaving: David Renzetti Music: Spirit Choir

Reading and blessings from yesterday’s service: (https://www.nuuc.ca/sunday-service/) Service Weaver – Allison Kabayama

Reading/Quote: “When we fail to nurture ourselves, our joy is depleted and our capacity to serve diminished. Giving from an empty vessel causes stress, anger and resentment, seeds that sow disorder and disease. Attempting to meet the demands of the world without first attending to our own needs is an act of self-betrayal that can cause us to lose respect for our value and worth.” -Susan L. Taylor (1946 – ) Closing Blessing: Now and again, may you find the time and space to seclude yourself in a restorative way. May you listen to the ebb and flow of your being and respond accordingly; being gentle and simply being for your own good and to heal and recharge. Aho. May it be so.

Announcements for the week of Jan 23rd Just a reminder that Rev Pat Trudeau (pastoralcare@nuuc.ca) is available for short-term pastoral care on a totally confidential basis. Pastoral care is something we provide to members of our congregation to deal with various questions or issues you are experiencing in your life. Pat is available for consultation in person, phone, or Zoom.

Annual Budget Meeting: This Sunday, Jan 29th, starting at noon for registration, all members are invited to attend our first in-person budget meeting since 2020. Today a mailing has been sent to voting members with attachments which include: Agenda, Proxy Form, Proposed 2023 Budget. Nonmembers are welcome to attend but will not be able to vote. If you are joining us over Zoom, you can view the meeting but voting will only take place in person so please make sure you’ve assigned your Proxy to someone that is attending. Pizza will be available before the meeting!!!

Do you wish to become a member of Neighbourhood? Becoming a member is something we invite individuals to do when they feel connected with our spiritual community and the act of becoming a member further deepens that connection. Contact Kristina Kiil and learn more about what is involved. We ask our members to give their time and money to help grow our congregation. Neighbourhood funds the cost of each member by paying a membership fee to the CUC (Canadian Unitarian Council) annually.What does becoming a member mean for me? We ensure our members have Pastoral Care and allow our members to rent out our space at a reduced cost for personal-use events. Neighbourhood events are always at no cost. And, of course, members can share their voice and vote at our Annual Budget Meeting and Annual General Meeting which is when we elect our board members. Only members can lead committees or participate on our board.

Have you thought about singing with our Spirit Choir? Rehearsals happen every Monday evening from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Susanne to find out how you can join (music@nuuc.ca).

Looking for youth or anyone interested in minding our door once our service has started. Our greeters let people in the door up until the service starts and then we need someone to stand by the locked door and open up if someone arrives late for service. We are willing to pay minimum wage ($15.50/hr) for 2 hours each Sunday. Please contact Chair of the Greeters Committee, Lou Ann Shipp, if you can help.

The Greeters Committee is looking for people to greet on Sunday. Share your smiling welcoming energy and help out once every month or so. You will also pass the basket during service. Please contact Lou Ann.

DMC Speaker Series

Mark your calendar and plan to join the Social Environmental Action Committee on February 5, 12:00 to 1:15, to continue the 8th Principle follow-up action, support our NUUC event on Sustainable Fashion for the DMC Speaker’s series, and hear about other initiatives.

Neighbourhood Gallery is excited to announce Peter Marmorek’s photo exhibit, Images from the Lava Lands, runs Jan 22 to April 9. There is a show opening reception on Feb 4th 5-7pm. All are welcome.

Rental of our space here at Neighbourhood: We have an amazing space here. Did you know you (or people you know) can rent from us?Fees vary according to room. Individuals who are members of Neighbourhood can rent the space at a reduced cost. EEU also rents space including the bowling alley!!! If you wish to host a Neighbourhood event, our space is available at no cost.Contact Hala Riad, our Office Manager, to enquire about availability or rates and to make a booking.

Building access codes: As many of you are aware, we are located in an active area of the Danforth. Building doors need to remain securely locked if we are not physically present to control access. EEU has installed keypads outside the building and inside next to our entrance door to provide us congregational access. Contact Hala if you would like to have your personal code assigned to you. This will ensure you have access to the building whenever it is locked and no one is available to let you in. Send Hala an email at office@nuuc.ca.

Unicamp is revisiting its dog policy, and we would love to hear your thoughts! Even if you have never been to Unicamp. Respond here: https://forms.gle/AxjjkxuWa3kGsB5x9 and share it with any current and potential future Unicampers you know! The survey closes on March 1st and should take less than 10 minutes.

Next Sunday (Jan 22nd)

Theme: Wintering: Valuing the Fallow Fields Message: Rabbi Ilyse Glickman, Danforth Jewish Circle Service Weaving: Allison Kabayama Music: Tikka Smiley, Danforth Jewish Circle