625 College Avenue, Racine, WI 53403
Committees
There are many ways to be involved at church. You can join one of our committees, including Interfaith Social Justice, Religious Education, Good Shepherd, and Member Connections, and find yourself among friends!
Small Groups
There are a number of different small groups available to make you feel welcome. We call them Small Group Ministries. They include: Meditation, Arts & Crafts, Covenant of UU Pagans (CUUPS), and various discussion groups. For more information or to find a group that fits you, contact our Member Coordinator, Kelly Horbinski at membership@obuuc.org.
Music
Music plays an important role in the programming at Olympia Brown UU Church. There are opportunities for all ages to participate in music. If you enjoy singing or playing an instrument, drama or other artforms, we encourage you to explore our programs.
Adult Choir - Rehearses Tuesdays at 7:30 p.m. Sing two Sundays (4 services) per month, September-June.
Multigenerational Choir - Reahearses the 1st Friday of each month at 6 p.m. and sings at services several times during the year. Led by Lisa Friedrich and Tony Larsen.
Ensembles are formed to provide small group opportunities for summer services.
Second Saturday Coffee House & Live in Concert - Join us at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of the month (Sept. thru June) for an evening of fun and entertainment by individuals and groups. Free-will donations & other proceeds go to support the local Chalice Lighters fund to assist members in need. Organized by Diana Pavao.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the church. There are many ways that you can be involved. You can participate in a service as a worship assistant, greeter, usher, or coffee hour host to name a few. Contact our Member Coordinator, Kelly Horbinski at membership@obuuc.org to sign up.
Green Sanctuary encourages us to look for ways to respect our Earth through all four categories of the committee's objectives: Worship, Religious Education, Environmental Justice and Sustainable Living. Click on link in the left column Green Sanctuary Objectives for complete information and ways that individuals can support these objectives. NEW! Green Congregations website has just been created so go to www.racinegreencongregations.org and read more about the community efforts of living green.
Every 5th Tuesday our church participates in the Community Meal at Head Start on Grand & 11th Streets. Volunteers are needed to prepare food and to serve. Contact Marge Miller at mmiller3700@gmail.com.
Four times a year our church purchases, prepares and distributes 50 or more sack lunches for those less fortunate. Contact Craig Matheus.
Every year our church participates in AIDS Walk Wisconsin in Milwaukee. This year it was held Saturday, October 1, 2011. Our team captain is Nick Longo or go to www.arcw.org.
Throughout the year many congregants work on Habitat for Humanity homes around the city. To join the OBUUC crew, contact Jeff Siuta at jsiuta@wi.rr.com.
Annual OBUUC Auction
WAS HELD SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011
"To Bid or Not to Bid"
We went back for the second year to the same great location - Fountain Banquet Hall on Hwy. 11 in Sturtevant.
Live Auction, Silent Auction, Sign-ups, Artist/Author Corner, Raffles, Cash 'n' Carry. Fountain Hall again provided a delicious buffet. We enjoyed scrumptious homemade desserts.
We continue to offer sign up events so watch for information to be advertised through church.
Offertory Outreach
Every month we honor our UU Principles by giving half of our collection plate to a non-profit organization. The non-profit is chosen by the Offertory Outreach Committee through an application process. Applications received by October 1 will be reviewed and considered for the upcoming year.
If you know an organization that might want to apply, email the church office at churchoffice@obuuc.org for an application OR see the link in the left side-bar for a printable form.
ALSO, see the link in the left side-bar for this month's recipient.
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VOLUNTEER OF THE MONTH- October 2011
Abby Carr
Abby Carr is a true example of how OBUUC can help raise children who become amazing adults! Abby was raised in the church since she was 11 years old. Even when she moved away from Racine as an adult, she still returned to OBUUC for holidays like Christmas, because the day wouldn't be complete without attending our special services. Since returning to Racine in 2008, Abby has been busy dedicating herself to a variety of volunteer efforts at OBUUC. Abby reported she has always been mindful that a church runs largely on volunteer efforts and as such, she wants to do her part. She is currently involved with the Faith Development Committee and the Ministerial Intern Committee. Abby says these particular commitments help her make an impact on the quality of our church community and assist the ministerial interns in being successful here and in their future communities. Abby also volunteers for the children's religious education (RE) program, for Chalice Camp in the Summer and on Sundays as needed during the school year. Abby indicated that her service in RE is rewarding because she is helping other children have the same experience she did growing up within the church... and it's actually a fun time!
Most recently Abby has been devoting her time and effort on the Ordination Committee, which is ensuring this significant event runs smoothly - including welcoming our special guests. This particular endeavor is close to her heart because Abby was raised in the church along side Morgan McLean. Abby stated her devotion to this project is about giving Morgan the reception she deserves and honoring the powerful and positive experience she (and Morgan) had while growing up at OBUUC. Abby recalled that her youth group once said that one of them would end up being a UU Minister after all the meaningful and passionate experiences they had within the church; now Abby is honored and proud to be apart of Morgan choosing to make this passion her life's work.
OBUUC is tremendously grateful to Abby for all her recent hard work and her continuous dedication to making our church thrive. Thank you Abby!
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