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Welcome! The Women and Religion Movement is alive and well in the 21st Century. A grassroots project started by lay leaders in the 1970s as an effort to promote examination of religious roots of sexism and patriarchy within the UUA and beyond, UU Women and Religion officially began as a task force following the unanimously-passed WOMEN AND RELIGION RESOLUTION at the 1977 UUA General Assembly. Although the Task Force was eventually sunsetted, the movement still exists in UU communities that hold Women & Religion programs and gatherings for those who identify as women. It exists at the UU General Assembly, where UUW&R brings our Store to the Exhibit Hall and occasionally hosts a gathering. And it lives in the hearts and lives of people who have been touched by the many changes inspired by this movement.

"We do not want a piece of the pie. It is still a patriarchal pie. We want to change the recipe!" -- Rosemary Matson

 

 

Hopes, Ambitions, Trials, and Silver Linings


Dates: First & third Mondays
Time: 6:30 PM
Place: Children's Chapel in Ministers' Hall
Facilitator: Barbara Hatzfeld


HATS is a meeting time for women to discuss issues in our lives. We are here to support one another as life throw challenges at us. We keep confidences within the group. It is less structured than Small Groups, as the topics are not set. HATS has been part of 1st UU since 1999.
For more information, contact Barbara Hatzfeld
delucehatzfeld@msn

Thursday April 22nd from 5-8pm
Come out to Ten Thousand Villages in Winter Park, where they will donate a portion of their proceeds to support the UUUS Women's Group.

 

Friday April 30th at 6pm
Pot Luck dinner followed by a presentation on Cultural Diversity by Lydia.

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/UUUSWomensGroup/

 

A monthly event to allow UUC Women and friends to socialize and get to know each other better, have a good meal and try different restaurants.
Generally we have a Northern county location one month and a Southern county location the next month. If you have a question or an idea, call Denise Seeber at (727) 474-2647, or call Martha Kowalski at (727) 656-9429

I received a thank you note from Jendi Schroeder-Miller for the money Florida UUWR gave her. 
"i can not thank you enough for the contribution you helped to make toward Coralynn.  I was absolutely speechless when we received your gift.  Coralynn is growing and thriving thanks to your help!  With much love, Jendi"

Diana Fraser said that Jendi, who is 17 years old, is still walking to school at St. Pete College and taking care of the baby, the sister Jendi's mother had while in prison.  Diana said Jendi was so appreciative and in tears when she got our gift.

thanks to all of you,
Patty Callaghan

WMEL 1300 AM.  WOMEN ARE TALKING 1:OOPM

MICHELE, LAURA AND CONSTANCE WILL BE TALKING ABOUT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, TAKE
BACK THE NIGHT AND BREVARD NOW! 

 NEXT MEMBERSHIP MEETING  TUESDAY 5:30

SEPTEMBER 8TH AT THE GALLERY (formerly Imago, 702 New Haven Ave in Historic
Downtown Melbourne, 2nd floor, between Main Street Pub and Heneger Center).

Save the date and make sure to attend the monthly Brevard NOW meeting
Tuesday.  You will be thrilled at the progress of our TAKE BACK THE NIGHT
community event to raise awareness of the tragic problem of Domestic
Violence in Brevard.  This is going to be a event that will also bring the
diverse groups in our community together for a comman good.  From Police to
Churches, Shelters to Charities, there is a groundswell of "Yes, We Will". 

Bring your ideas, a friend, and your energy and be there! 

If you have any questions, call 321 615 6445 or e mail me at
president  at brevardNOW.org

Constance.

TRUST WOMEN

 

Quoting an article from TampaBay.com:
"The University of South Florida, which leases the 160-year-old house north of Brooksville and runs it as a conference center, will shut it down July 1. The facility loses about $100,000 a year, said spokeswoman Lara Wade, "and we can no longer afford to subsidize it.'' 
That means no more retreats or weddings, no more jobs for the Manor House's five employees, and, most importantly, an uncertain future for what may be the county's most historically significant and scenic property."

What this means to us is that we currently have no place to host this fall's retreat. Those of you who may know of a suitable site, please contact Michelle Gilberrt-Gregg by email: mmgyoga2go at yahoo.com

Michelle has been working on a retreat for October 9 - 11, 2009, to be titled

Peace through Yoga.

Using the science of Yoga to create Peace within & share it with others.
Explore the 8 limbs of Yoga; including chanting, meditation, and breathwork & much more.
Enjoy the cuisine and culture of India, the land of Yoga's origin.
Save the date and plan to Breathe!
 
There are some facilities that may be available, but that could involve more rustic facilities, or greater expense, or reduced privacy. If you are interested in attending a UUWR retreat this fall, please let Michelle know your thoughts on this.


 

Dear Women of WomanSpirit... 
Next Monday, June 8th, we gather for an evening of celebration of the month of June:  June is named for the Goddess Juno; it's the time of Summer Solstice, of weddings and graduations -- it's the time for UUA General Assembly and for easing into summer activities.  

All UUFBR women members and friends are welcome to be part of this gathering at 7:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary:     bring a June poem or piece of music, a solstice candle (non-scented, please), pictures from June occasions, or ??????

Bring also your thoughts about the future of the "scarf hoop" we created last November when Jan Taddeo led us through the sacred hoop ritual.   We have been keeping the hoop in Jan's office -- but she is leaving soon.  Would those whose scarves are on the hoop like to have them returned?  or should we send the scarves & hoop on with Jan so that other women can add to it when she leads this ritual elsewhere?  or, should we ....(what are your thoughts?)..............???   

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