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Northern Northern Hills Hills Fellowship Fellowship Unitarian Unitarian Universalist Universalist HARBINGER HARBINGER Volume 14 #11 Volume 14#1 January.November 2014 2014 SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES and RELIGIOUS EDUCATION at 10:45am NURSERY CARE PROVIDED November 2: Pagans and Pledging and a Potluck, Oh My! It’s all happening Northern Hills Fellowship isas we celebrate with gratitude for the NHF community by making pledges of a congregation of free peo-support for the coming year, as we observe Samhain and honor our ancestors, ple. and as we enjoy a tasty after-church potluck. Come in costume if you wish! AsNorthern such, we celebrate Hills Fellowshipdiveris a congregation sity and welcome toofour ser-November 9: “Some Freethought Heroes, or a Tour of My Office Door.” Dr. free all people. Mark Fischer. Dr Fischer is Chair of the Department of Chemistry at Mt. St. vices persons, Joseph University. His topic sheds light on some of the legendary freethinkers irrespective of race, ethniciAs such, we celebrate diversity and scientists who are his personal heroes, great minds who have inspired his ofand welcome to our services all ty, disability, sexual orientafice door mosaic. Goodies and Gifts Galore sale following the service. persons,tion, irrespective of race, or faith. ethnicity, disability, sexual Weorientation, invite andorwelcome to faith. November 16: Rev. Doug Slagle will preach on the topic “No-Stringsour membership hose in We invite andwith welcome to our Attached Love.” At a time when hate, intolerance and fundamentalism seem to agreement our purposes be on the rise, how can Universalism and no-strings-attached love help solve membership those in and principles. many of the world’s problems? Joint service with The Gathering, with music by agreement with our purposes and principles. a combined choir. Goodies & Gifts Galore Sale and “Bridges” photo exhibit following the service. Website: http://www.uunhf.org For current calendar information, visit the website and click on the calendar link at the bottom of the page. November 23: Speaker Fazeel S. Khan, an attorney specializing in civil rights law, has a passion for theology and comparative religious studies. Mr. Khan is an active participant in various inter-faith programs in Central Ohio. His topic, "Faith and Nation: Being an American Muslim” will cover the basics of the Islamic faith and deal with the issues of being a practicing Muslim in America, which many believe to be founded on principles inherently incompatible with Islam. This will be a joint service with The Gathering. November 30: “Talk About.” Joint service focusing on a discussion topic with The Gathering 1 ITEMS OF INTEREST NHF Shares the Plate: Each week, NHF shares at least one-third of our Sunday morning offering proceeds with a charitable organization. Valley Interfaith Food & Clothing Center, our neighbor in Lockland, is the usual recipient of these funds. However, other organizations are sometimes designated on special Sundays, based on the focus of that individual service. Shared offering funds have been distributed recently by NHF to: Valley Interfaith FCC, in the amount of $1,142 (cumulative donation) Heifer International, in the amount of $118 (donation from the Blessing of the Animals service on May 25 led by our Coming of Age RE class) Thank you for your past and future generosity! Celebration Sunday, November 2 Pledge forms have been mailed; additional copies are available on the table in the foyer between now and November 2. If you cannot attend on November 2, please return your pledge form before that date if possible. If you have questions about any part of the stewardship or pledging process, please contact Jennifer Schmahl. Any time is a great time to visit NHF’s Facebook page (type Northern Hills Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in the FB search box), a continuing source of news and well-chosen inspirational quotes. But the October 18 link for Celebration Sunday is not to be missed! While you’re there, be sure to “like” the NHF page if you haven’t already, so new postings will appear on your own Facebook news feed. November Birthdays 1 – Barb Kent 7 – Rachel Anderson 14 – Mary Lou Aufmann 16 – Seth Israel 19 – Devin Choudhury 27 – Penny Shore 30 – Leo Schmahl As a new church year begins this fall, please consider joining the team of people who “make Sunday morning happen” at NHF. Signing up to help as a service leader, usher, or sound system operator is quick and easy on the signupgenius web site. Visit http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0c49acad2fa75-sunday and a member of the Worship Committee will contact you about any needed orientation or training. 2 ITEMS OF INTEREST Michael Tacy will be leading a joint choir of members from NHF and the Gathering on Nov. 16, Dec. 14 and Dec. 24. If you are interested in being part of the joint choir, please contact Michael Tacy at [email protected]. For each service, we meet at 10 am at NHF to rehearse. A warm welcome to new NHF members Andrea Chemero, Luke Germann, and Cheryl Leksan! If you’re considering membership, please contact MJ Pierson, who will be conducting a primer on Unitarian Universalism following the service on November 23. Valley Interfaith Needs Chicken Noodle Soup and Gravy - By December 7 Again this year, Valley Interfaith has asked NHF to provide 150 cans of chicken noodle soup (10-11 oz.) and 75 packets or jars/cans of turkey gravy for their Christmas baskets. Please put your donations in the large basket under the wall phone in the RE hallway outside the Quimby Room by Sunday, December 7. We’re also still collecting two-pocket, three-prong folders for VIFCC to distribute next school year (our goal is 300). Thank you for your generosity! Volunteers Also Needed by VIFCC: Weekly volunteers are requested for the following times: Tuesday 10A-2P: Clothing & Sorter Thursday 10A-2P: Clothing Friday 10A-2P: Front Desk Pantry: All Days Financial: Wed. Evenings 5-7 Individuals are also needed to pick up food donations and deliver them to VIFCC. Days and hours vary. If you are interested in helping, please email VIFCC at [email protected] or call 821-3233 and ask for the volunteer coordinator. VIFCC Manna List: These items are needed by VIFCC year-round--canned fruit and soup, peanut butter, personal hygiene items (deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, etc.), empty cottage cheese or yogurt containers (which will be filled with laundry soap for clients), sheets for larger size beds, and men’s pants. All donated items can be placed in the large basket outside the Quimby Room near the stairs. 3 ITEMS TO PUT ON YOUR CALENDAR Goodies and Gifts Galore, Sundays, November 9-16 The frost is on the pumpkin and the holidays are just around the corner. If you’re getting anxious about holiday gifts and decorating, don’t miss NHF’s Goodies and Gifts Galore Sale after Sunday service on November 9 and 16. Items handmade and homemade by members and friends of the fellowship will be on sale for a set price (no bidding) and can be purchased firstcome, first-served. This sale is cash/check-and-carry only. Items cannot be held for later payment. Although you don’t want to miss November 9 for the best selection, there will be some new items on November 16, so plan to be at NHF then, too, for our joint service with the Gathering. In addition to holiday wreaths, table toppers and runners, coasters, a stuffed Christmas tree, Santa pillows, a needlepoint angel tree topper, pysanky eggs, earrings, a jewelry box, photographs (framed or matted), scarves, hats and shawls, items made from wood, pies, cheesecake, spiced pecans, fudge, cookies, breads, cranberry apricot raisin chutney, and other surprises, we will also have NHF’s cookbook, Nourish, available for purchase for only $9 each. Cookbook bonuses include two special sections, one on kids’ kitchen crafts and one on cooking and nutritional tips, plus Margie Wilson’s recipe for elephant stew! Movie Night at NHF November 15 5:30-8:30 PM Our friends from The Gathering will be invited to join us to view the film Fed Up, followed by a question and answer time facilitated by a physician and a nutritionist. With its claim that everything we’ve been told about food and exercise for the past 30 years is dead wrong. Fed Up is a film the food industry doesn’t want you to see and may change the way you eat forever. Please bring a healthy finger-food to share. Prepare Affair, November 15 The Men of Northern Hills are sponsoring our congregation’s participation in the People Working Cooperatively annual Prepare Affair, November 15 from 9:00 am to 12:00 noon. We will be joined this year by CARV (Cincinnati Area Peace Corps Returned Volunteers) as we help low-income, elderly, and disabled homeowners prepare their homes for winter. Go to https://forms.pwchomerepairs.org/prepare to register – look for and select Crew Leader Richard Thornton's name in the crew leader dropdown menu of the registration page. PWC will serve lunch to all volunteers after work is over. Our Mission The mission of Northern Hills Fellowship is to create a religious community that celebrates human diversity, encourages spiritual growth, fosters responsiveness to our world community 4 Make plans now to attend the Unitarian Universalist Justice Ohio (UUJO) 2014 Justice Assembly, Saturday, November 8, at the First UU Church of Columbus. The opening plenary discussion will focus on information about lobbying the Ohio General assembly. Issue group workshops promoting education, service, media, public witness, and civil disobedience are also planned. Fliers are available on the table in the foyer. For more information and to register, visit www.ohiomeadville.org/uujo. The assembly runs from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm; $25 registration includes lunch. Harbinger Staff Editor and Layout: Sue Woodruff Distribution: Al Jerome, Dee Krueger and Emily Adams Contact Information: Church phone number: 513-931-6651 Email: [email protected] Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Policy (September 2008) All items that appear in the Harbinger should be of general interest to the members and friends of NHF and be consistent with NHF's mission, purposes, and policies. Newsletter submissions should be as brief as possible, with a 500 word maximum. The editor has the right and responsibility to edit as needed to ensure conciseness and readability. The editor also has the right to delay publishing non-timecritical articles as available space may require. The newsletter editor may refuse publication if a submission if is considered inappropriate. The editor shall consult with the minister and the Trustee who holds the communications portfolio for guidance in what shall be published. 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