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LUUF LAY MI NI STERS
Dan Fischer (920) 323-3475
danf2010@comcast.net
Linda Hunter (920) 684-5590
huntel@comcast.net
Erica Strauss (920) 629-0924
erica-strauss@ameritech.net
Jim Sustman (920) 973-7391
jim_sustman@yahoo.com
LUUF BOARD
President: Kathy Fishback
V. President: John Thompson
Treasurer: Joel Marquardt
Secretary: Sandy Bast
Members at Large:
Dick Urban
Steve Abler
Jim Everett
SUMMER 2014
NEWSLETTER
July 6
Dan Fischer May Travels with Dan
Hell include his experiences including a
stay at an ashram.
July 13
Beth Barfield Stand Up
For those of you who dont know, Beth is
a stand up comedienne. Itll be fun.
July 20
Cathy Bernhart TBA
July 27
Phyllis Kasper TBA
August 3
Suzanne Rolfs An Independent
Woman in 1979 (A Tea Room)
August 10
Jill Finnel
"Guatemala through the eyes of a 16-
year-old Catholic / UU Babysitter".
August 17
John Thompson TBA
August 24
Tonya Palmer TBA
August 31
Adventures at Sea
James Hollahan interviewing our intrepid
sailor, James Iverson about his adven-
tures as he sailed to Portugal. Also,
Labor Day picnic
Labor Day
Picnic Time!!
Dick Urban is looking for a refrigerator,
or large freezer donation for a friend.
He will arrange pick up. If you can help
him with this, please call Dick at
920-242-7702
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LUUF NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2014
LAKESHORE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST (LUUF) LAY MINISTRY
Theologically, LUUF Lay Ministers are as diverse as Unitarian Universalist among our Lay Ministry you will
find a variety of spiritual perspectives and beliefs about the sacred.
LUUF Lay Minsters are committed to serving all Fellowship members and friends, with the utmost of compas-
sion and discretion. If youre in need of a good listener, connection, support and/or resources inside, or out-
side our Fellowship, in times of illness, or another of lifes challenges, or to officiate at dedications, weddings,
or funerals, please dont hesitate to contact any of the following LUUF Lay Ministers:
Dan Fischer (920) 323-3475 Linda Hunter (920) 684-5590 Jim Sustman (950) 755-3317
The LUUF will be a part of
the Manitowoc County Historical
Societys Historic Homes Tour on
Saturday, October 11 from 10 am to
5 pm. Details of the event will be
announced later in July when we
receive them.
The Historical Society will
do research on the building and its
owners and provide volunteers to
inform visitors about the history of
the building. We may need some
members/friends from the Fellow-
ship to do assist on that day and
prior to that day, we will schedule
some work days to do touch-up
painting inside and yard work. This
will be a wonderful opportunity for
us to introduce the Fellowship to
the broader community.
Evie Sustman has agreed to
lead the Religious Education pro-
gram this fall. The RE committee
will provide details of the fall
schedule later in the summer. A
sincere thanks to Evie for her will-
ingness to continue in this vital role!
Evie will be assisted
by Max Alexander and Jill Fin-
nel will again provide child
care services.
Cathy Edwards will
lead the Fellowship in a strate-
gic planning process to help
us prepare for the future of
both our programs and our
physical plant. The board
acknowledged that the last
strategic planning process
was very successful and re-
sulted in the many changes
which took place as a result of
it. These changes have lead to
the success we are having with
both our Sunday services and
programs and the wonderful
building we now call home.
Cathy will share the details of
the process as they are
worked out
Thank you,
Kathie Fishback
Board President
June 25, 2014
NextBoardMeeting-TBA. Please let a member of the board know if there is/are any issue(s) you would
like us to consider and know that you are welcome to attend any of the meetings.
gDear Members and Friends,
The board accepted the bid
of Elliott Painting (of Whitelaw) to
re-paint the exterior of the Fellow-
ship. They will power wash and
touch up the front of the building
and power wash, scrap, prime and
paint the other three sides of the
building, re-glaze the windows,
and clean the gutters. The work will
begin at the end of August early
September and should take about
three weeks to complete.
Another company exam-
ined the roof of the Fellowship and
determined that there was no dam-
age to the roof as a result of the hail
storm in June 2013; so, that issue
has been resolved and we will
move forward with a few repairs to
the gutters, window screens, and
downspouts as provided for by the
funds from the insurance company.
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LUUF NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2014
Sunday Evening Meditation
Relax, reflect and realign
For a calming start to your week
Continuing through summer
The goal of meditation is to bring inner peace
within oneself and the world in a
positive and spiritual way.
Come play with us!
Continues through the summer months
J uly 9th, & August 13th
Kim Everett will be teaching how to play Euchre at
Game Night on Wednesday, Aug 13, 6:30. Join us
if you want to learn or already know how to
play. Other board games can be played, too, after
our intro instruction session. Snacks provided.
ADULT ACTI VI TI ES
COMMI TTEE
Jean Biegun, (Chair)
Beth Barfield
Kathy Edwards
Judy Rollin
Jennifer Hollahon
ZEN MORNING INTENSIVE
Three Zazen Sitting Periods
Wear comfortable Clothing
Bring a dish to pass for lunch
Email karilynn@tm.net if you plan to attend
8:00 to 12:00 noon
July 26, 2014
Location: LUUF
Everyone is Welcome
Week Day Meditation
Morning Zen meditation / sitting
Thursday Mornings, 9:00 to 10:00
Continuing through summer
30 minutes silent sitting on chairs,
cushions, or sitting bench.
Followed by: Optional 5 minutes walking meditation
and 30 minutes of discussion
Let's Get Creative
Join us for "Lets Get Creative" with Rhythms of Life
Bev-920-693-8941 or circleofsong@tds.net
Drumming, Rhythm Instruments, Songs
Sunday, July 13 - 11:45 Meditation Garden
Learn basic information about playing drums &
rhythm instruments
No music skills needed or n otes to read, just join
the fun and discover the rhythms around you and in-
side you.
Please bring drums... if you have any to share.
Watch LUUF Chalice share email service, or an announcement at Sunday Service, for upcoming information about a group
lunch being planned at The Bridge Between Retreat Center in Denmark. The Bridge Between, is growing an intentional, self-
sustaining community providing one-stop access to wholeness, sustainability, spirituality, organic farming, and preservation
of their heritage buildings. For information about the Bridge Between, visit their website at: www.bridge-between.com
Reiki with Phyliss Kasper. If you would be interested in attending a short-version session of Reiki I attun-
ement in late June or early July, please contact Phyllis Kasper at pkasper@bytehead.com, and type
REIKI in the subject line of your e-mail message. The session will be limited to a maximum of six peo-
ple, so write soon!
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The Ten Precepts
Buddhism is not some idea, its a state of consciousness, a state of being in harmony with moral and
ethical teachings.
The First Precept Affirm life. Do not kill
Our practice is non-killing, awareness that it is not possible to live our life without killing. We all take part in it. We kill to sustain our life.
The hierarchy of life that is commonly accepted among humans, with us on top of the ladder and cows and cabbages below, is an arbi-
trary one. Life is life. It is all sacred. All the food we take is life, an insect, a carrot, a chicken, a human being. There are no creatures on
the face of this planet that take a meal without doing so, at the expense of another life. Watch the Discovery Channel for verification. To
eat is to receive the sacrament of life. We consume life to sustain our life and to affirm all life. Our immune systems are constantly fend-
ing off invading microbes. If our white cells did not kill we would not survive a day. We refrain from killing the mind of compassion. Our
practice is non- killing. One precept does not exist without the other. They create a matrix. Do not kill your life. Affirm lif e. Cherish life.
The Second Precept Be giving. Do not Steal.
All of our grabbing, controlling, dominating, all of our squabbling and struggling to get, to hoard, to take is an upside-down way of under-
standing the nature of the universe and the nature of the self. Be giving. Do not steal.
The Third Precept Honor the body. Do not misuse sexuality.
When we use sexuality to control people, even without any physical contact, when we flirt in order to get the things that we want, to satis-
fy our own desires, we violate this precept. A loving and sexual relationship between two consenting and caring people is unsurpassed
enlightenment. Honor the body. Respect intimacy.
The Fourth Precept Manifest truth. Do not lie.
Our ways of seeing are very different. What is true for one person is false for another. Usually, when we are expressing falsehood, we
are protecting ourselves, and violating the precept. But what is the truth? Is it good or is it bad? It depends on where you sit. It depends
on your reference system. Manifest truth. Speak compassionately.
The Fifth Precept Proceed clearly. Do not cloud the mind.
There are multimillion-dollar industries creating products and pastimes solely for the purpose of anesthetizing us from our lives. Do not
enable others to introduce intoxicants. Do not come bearing intoxicants, or serve liquor to guests. There are all kinds of intoxicants: cof-
fee, tea, sweets, sex, power, fame, TV, even food. In the broadest sense anything we ingest, inhale, or inject into our syst em without
reverence for all life becomes an intoxicant. How we understand yourself -- all of our ideas based on the dualism of self and other, can be
considered intoxicants. Proceed clearly.
The Sixth Precept See the Perfection.
Do not speak of others errors and faults. If you speak of others to inflate and elevate your sense of self, you break this precept. To point
out what is wrong with someone else, is to place the person below you and create separation. I vow to see the best in people.
The Seventh Precept Realize self and other as one.
Do not elevate the self and blame others. What you do to others, you do to yourself. Fools look at themselves as if looking at another
Realized persons look at others and see themselves. By Dogen. Acknowledge equality.
The Eighth Precept Give generously. Do not be withholding.
Sometimes giving time and attention, simply being present for another human being or another creature, is the most subtle and effective
form of giving, just being there, not asking anything, not saying anything, not teaching, not giving, not receiving. We give because, there
is no other choice but to give. Good Evening, Oh, its cold, How are you? -- it is the same thing. Give generously.
The Ninth Precept Actualize harmony. Do not be angry.
We make demands. We want things to be different. We constantly try to influence and change the course of events, to fit our precon-
ceived notions, and satisfy our endless desires. Anger is incredibly debilitating. Our practice is to cultivate loving kindness. I vow to act
and speak harmoniously when difficult situations arise (refraining from indulging anger and other disconnecting emotions).
The Tenth Precept Experience the intimacy of things.
Each time we acknowledge that we have drifted off a precept, take responsibility and return to what we know, we are manifesti ng the
wisdom and compassion of what we know to be true. Respect unity.
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This year, we wanted to add a NEW fundraiser.
With this fundraiser, we are able to raise money to
support the center, and promote local businesses.
Trusted Earth Farms in Reedsville will be catering
the appetizers, dinner and desserts with their fresh
produce from their farm! We will also be offering
beverages from local breweries and wineries!
Throughout the night, we will be raffling baskets
filled with local products from surrounding busi-
nesses as well! What a great night to relax, eat
amazing, locally grown food and spend time with
friends and family while raising money for the Na-
ture Center. Registration required!
For more information, visit our website at:
www.woodlanddunes.org//farm-to-table-dinner/
Event schedule
Social Hour including live music, appetizers and local
beer, wine and soda:
5:00pm-6:00pm
Dinner:
6:15pm-7:00pm
Executive Director, Jim Knickelbine will speak about
Woodland Dunes Nature Center:
7:00-7:15pm
Dessert and Mingling:
7:15-8:00pm
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Woodland Dunes Nature Center
Farm to Table Fundraiser
August 30th from 5-8pm
$40 per person
***Reservations required***
includes the following:
Menu
Appeti zer
Pickle platter served with baby vegetables, local
cheeses, crackers and crostini
Salad
Summer salad greens, grilled onions, local pears,
gorgonzola cheese, candied pumpkin seeds with
a balsamic vinaigrette
Mai n Di shes
Organic chicken breasts stuffed with red wattle,
pastured pork sausage, wilted greens and goat
brie, over summer vegetables, topped with a
chicken demi glaze and micro greens
OR
Locally organic tofu, tossed with summer vegeta-
bles and mixed organic mushrooms in a lemon
herb butter sauces, topped with micro greens
Dessert
Assorted hand-made tartlets, featuring local
fruit, organic lemon curd, dark chocolate ga-
nache and almond fangipane with pear
** Also includes 1 drink, either wine, beer or soda
**Register by July 11th and receive 5 FREE raffle tickets
for a chance to win baskets filled with local products
from surrounding businesses! You can pick up your
tickets on the night of the event at the check-in table.
Over the years Woodland
Dunes Nature Center
and Preserve has grown
so much! With over
1,300 acres that we
manage with over 7 miles
of trails for the public.
In 2013, over 3,000
youth attend field trips
and another 3,000 adults
and families attend
programs and events!
Woodland Dunes Nature
Center and Preserve
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Green Living on Behalf of the Earth
Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Environment Committee
Our Mission
Plan and coordinate activities at out fellowship including:
Sustainable living practices at the facility
Community interactions
Ecological awareness of members and friends
Manitowoc Earth Day:
We were invited by the Manitowoc Sustainability Committee to participate in Earth Day.
We put together a display table. It was well attended by many people from the community.
Judi N. and Mary Jane Lukes stayed at the table throughout the event. They received many questions about our
Fellowship and environment work and also signatures from participants for petitions against the Northern Wis-
consin mining controversy and the Western Wisconsin frac sand issue. Both of these issues are devastating to
the health of our Wisconsin waters.
Environment Survey Results at the UU Fellowship:
A survey was given out at a Sunday service in April asking members their interest/concerns.
Legislative issues/Environmental voting/Contacting legislative officials had the most interest
followed by environmental education and native plantings. The committee will follow up by
planning future events in these areas. More information to come.
This committee would not be functioning without the work and support we receive from the following.
Please send some Thank You energy to:
Judi N. & Mary Jane, for their work at the Earth Day GLOBE display
Robert T. for sharing his art work and making a beautiful sign for the display table
Judy R. for helping with the Environment Survey
Kari Alice for all her work with the gardens and sharing her knowledge about environment issues
JeanFor always having supportive words to share with all of us
CarolFor joining us with her knowledge and support when she is in town
Linda H. for helping us to find ways to bring our environment issues to the Sunday Services
And to all UU members who support our Earth work.
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Environment committee
Bev Rowling (chair), Judy Rollin, Jean Biegun, Kari Alice Lynn, Carol Wergin, Judi Northen
We meet once a Month, on Tuesdaysfor lunch and a meeting - in the LUUF Kitchen
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Check out Hope Houses NEW Amazon.com wish list!!!! Just go to Amazon.com,
login to your account and do a wish list search for Hope House of Manitowoc County
On the wish list you will find a list of items that Hope House can always use as well as those unique items
that pop up that we might need on a one-time basis. You can order the items from our wish list under
our account and they can be shipped directly to Hope House. An easy, no-fuss way to give!
Mark your calendar, next Hope House volunteer week is
Sunday July 27th - Saturday Aug 2nd
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May collection for Hope House
$196
June Collection for Painting Pathways
$234
LUUF NEWSLETTER SUMMER 2014
VOLUNTEERS ALWAYS WELCOME
Two Rivers Mishicot Ecumenical Pantry
Celebrating 27 years of service to the Mishicot and Two Rivers area
OUT REACH & SOCI AL J USTI CE COMMI TTEE
Jim Sustman (Chair), Nancy Horvath, Jennifer Hollahan, Patty Marquardt, John Thompson
UU volunteers cutting 300 pounds of potatoes for TREP garden
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Lakeshore Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
620 Park Street
Manitowoc, Wisconsin 54220
L A K E S H OR E U NI T A R I A N U NI V E R S A L I S T MI S S I O N
As a welcoming and accepting, diverse and inquiring spiritual fellowship,
We unite to create a community which stimulates a free exchange and
Exploration of ideas, foster spiritual and intellectual growth, and
serves as a base for active outreach to benefit the world around us.
AS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALISTS, WE AFFIRM AND PROMOTE THESE PRINCIPLES
The inherent worth and dignity of every person
Justice, equality and compassion in human relationships
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process
The goal of world community with peace, liberty and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
PEACE TO ALL