This Week on the Peak

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This Week on the Peak – Wednesday, March 1, 2017
This Week on the Peak
Mission Peak UU – Fremont, CA
The Home of Liberal Religion in the Tri-Cities and Beyond!
March 1, 2017

 

 

Canvass season is just around the corner, and we as your Canvass Co-chairs would like to invite you to take some time to reflect on what Mission Peak means to you. In this time of political upheaval, Mission Peak Unitarian Universalist Congregation remains a sanctuary in the storm. We offer a place of refuge for the stranger in our midst. We maintain a gathering place for people who share our values, a place where we gain strength in community, and a place where we restore ourselves before venturing out again to fight for what is right.

 

We would like to maintain this special place of sanctuary, and to do that, we need help from YOU. Over the next month, we will be talking a lot about our congregation’s financial needs.This week, our canvass brochure will come in the mail,  and we ask that you read it over carefully to get a fuller understanding of what our current financial situation is.

 

You will also be receiving information about our big Canvass Kick Off Dinner which is happening on Saturday, April 1st. We will send a flier along with the mailed brochure. Also look for an evite which will be sent to you online. The dinner will be a celebration, and a chance to enjoy each other’s company, with a catered meal, entertainment and child care.

 

Actual canvassing doesn’t begin until the 2nd of April. This year we will be having one on one canvassing. That means that each member of the congregation will get a chance to talk with a another canvass trained member about their personal vision for the future of Mission Peak and how they can help make it a reality.
We must keep MPUUC’s beacon of hope shining brightly. We can do this together! We are looking forward to a canvass season full of new possibilities.

 

–DeAnna Alm and Natalie Campbell

 
This Sunday’s Service:
Easy as 1,2,3
I love the term “Spiritual Practice” because it is a great reminder that reaching our spiritual goals takes effort and hard work, and that its not easy for anyone. Zen Buddhist Master and UU Minister Rev. James Ishamel Ford has claimed that there are three essential components to creating an authentic spiritual practice. Come learn what they are and give your spiritual life a little boost.

 

Leading the service will be Rev. Jeremy D. Nickel and Worship Associate Ilze Duarte.  Music will be
provided by Jo Ann Schriner with Peak Performers.  
As a courtesy to fellow attendees, if you have an active cold, please consider wearing a protective mask.  Thank you!
New to UU Class – Sunday, March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm
Are you new to Unitarian Universalism or to Mission Peak UU?
Are you seeking and questioning and want to learn more?
Join Reverend Jeremy and other congregation leaders to learn about the history of Unitarian Universalism, our Mission Peak Congregation, congregational activities and more by attending the New to UU class on Sunday March 26 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm at the church. Everyone is welcome to attend.
A signup sheet will be available at the Welcome Table on Sunday mornings or you can email
membership@mpuuc.org
or call the office at 510-252-1477 and let us know you will be attending. A light lunch will be provided.
Childcare will be available with at least one week notice.
Mission Peak UU March  Monthly Board Meeting
The Mission Peak UU Board will meet Tuesday evening, March 14 at Steve Wallcave’s home at
7:00 p.m.

Members of Mission Peak UU are welcome to attend.  For a copy of the agenda, please contact President Melissa Holmes at
president@mpuuc.org
Save the Dates for this year’s Denominational coming events
The Pacific Central District’s annual District Assembly is coming up on May 5th and 6th and will be held at the Mount Diablo Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Walnut Creek.
On Saturday there will be worship and workshops in the morning. After lunch there will be a Candidates’ forum featuring the 3 candidates for the UUA Presidency. The election will be held at this year’s General Assembly. Following that will be the Annual Meeting and closing worship. More information will be coming, or check the PCD website at
www.pcduua.org

If you’ve ever thought about attending the UUA’s General Assembly or visiting New Orleans, consider attending this year.  General Assembly is scheduled for June 21st through June 25th at the
New Orleans convention center.  This year’s event will be focused on Social Justice. Registration and housing reservations start on
March 1. Housing typically fills up quickly. Information is on the
UUA website at www.uua.org

 
Summer is Coming! Save These Dates!
Baseball Sunday – Baseball
Sunday this year will be
Sunday, June 18. After a sports themed service at Cole Hall we will be going down to San Jose to watch the San Jose Giants take on the Visalia Rawhide!  The game starts at
1:00, the tickets are very reasonably priced, and the venue is VERY family friendly.  Watch this space for details on how to purchase tickets  – coming soon!

Mission Peak Annual Camping Trip! – This year our annual camping trip will be held
Friday-
Sunday, July 28-30. We will be returning to the same gorgeous campground where we camped last year – Sugarloaf Ridge State Park located about 90 minutes north of here in beautiful Kenwood, CA (wine country!).  Everyone is welcome  – novices and seasoned campers alike.  More information will be coming closer to the dates, but mark your calendars now!

Our New Website!!!
While it was a long time in the making, I think when you go check it out you will agree that our new website is well worth the wait.  An enormous thank you to Steve Wallcave for continuing to move this project forward and get it done so well!  Whenever you have a chance, head on over to MissionPeakUU.org and take a look, and then make sure to thank Steve!
Small Group Ministry 2017
Join a Group!
There is no better way to go deeper at Mission Peak UU than through our small group ministry program.  In this program you will meet every other week for 9 months with a group of 8-12 people to discuss a wide variety of topics.  We have five groups (four with room for new members) that will be launching this month, and we will have sign ups at worship or you can email our Small Group Ministry coordinator Summer Landers by clicking here.  
Here is the information:
Group One: No theme, all are welcome
Leaders: Kathy and Steve Wallcave and Summer Lander
Where: Wallcave’s Home in Union City
When: 1st and 3rd Thursday from 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Group Two: No theme, all are welcome
Leader: Allysson McDonald
Where: Allysson’s home in Milpitas
When: Tentatively every other Monday from 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Group Three: Men’s Group (For anyone that identifies as a man)
Leader: Rev. Jeremy Nickel and Ty White
Where: Rotate’s between members homes
When: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 7 – 9 PM
Group Four: Senior Group (For anyone that identifies as a senior)
Leader: Rev. Barbara Meyers
Where: Mission Peak UU office
When: Tentatively Thursday early afternoon twice a month

 
Community Office Hours
Rev. Jeremy’s upcoming dates

I am always interested in suggestions for new places, times and ways that this could work better for you, so if you have an idea, please drop me a line, it is as easy as
clicking right here. And of course I am also always available by personal appointment all days except Monday.

 

Tuesday, March 14
4:30 – 6:30 PM
Mission Coffee
151 Washington Blvd
Fremont
Mission Peak UU | 2950 Washington Blvd Fremont CA | 510.252.1477 | missionpeakuu.org
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