Olympia Brown Unitarian Universalist Church

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, Sharon Erwin 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.

Children's Choir - Rehearses between services and sings at services several times during the year. Led by Ellen Schmidt.

Multigenerational Choir - Reahearses the 4th 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 - Join us at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of the month for an evening of fun and entertainment by individuals and groups. Free-will donations 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, Sharon Erwin 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.

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 margemiller1234@sbcglobal.net.

Four times a year our church purchases, prepares and distributes 60 or more sack lunches for those less fortunate. Contact Joel Lamke.

Every October our church participates in AIDS Walk Wisconsin in Milwaukee. To join the team, contact team captain Nick Longo at nclongo1@wi.rr.com.

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

SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010

We'll be at a new location this year - Fountain Banquet Hall on Hwy. 11 in Sturtevant.

All of your favorites will be back: Live Auction, Silent Auction, Cash and Carry, Raffles, Sign-ups. New this year will be a selection of offerings from the UUA including Christmas/Holiday cards, bumper stickers, 7 Principle pencils and more.

Fountain Hall will be providing a scrumptious buffet for $15.00 per person. You will still have the option of arriving at 5:00 for the buffet or at 6:30 for the Live Auction. We will be asking for volunteers to provide delicious homemade desserts. Remember, donations for the auction can be dropped off at the Annex any time during business hours.
Auction Donation Forms are available by clicking on the link in the left column.

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 April 1 will be considered for July - December participation. Applications received by October 1 will be considered for January - June. 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.

See the link in the left side-bar for this month's recipient.

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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. Children's Choir - Rehearses between services and sings at services several times during the year. Led by Ellen Schmidt. Multigenerational Choir - Reahearses the 4th 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 - Join us at 7:30 p.m. on the 2nd Saturday of the month for an evening of fun and entertainment by individuals and groups. Free-will donations 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, Sharon Erwin 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. 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 margemiller1234@sbcglobal.net. Four times a year our church purchases, prepares and distributes 60 or more sack lunches for those less fortunate. Contact Joel Lamke. Every October our church participates in AIDS Walk Wisconsin in Milwaukee. To join the team, contact team captain Nick Longo at nclongo1@wi.rr.com. 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 SAVE THE DATE - SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2010 We'll be at a new location this year - Fountain Banquet Hall on Hwy. 11 in Sturtevant. All of your favorites will be back: Live Auction, Silent Auction, Cash and Carry, Raffles, Sign-ups. New this year will be a selection of offerings from the UUA including Christmas/Holiday cards, bumper stickers, 7 Principle pencils and more. Fountain Hall will be providing a scrumptious buffet for $15.00 per person. You will still have the option of arriving at 5:00 for the buffet or at 6:30 for the Live Auction. We will be asking for volunteers to provide delicious homemade desserts. Remember, donations for the auction can be dropped off at the Annex any time during business hours. Auction Donation Forms are available by clicking on the link in the left column. 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 April 1 will be considered for July - December participation. Applications received by October 1 will be considered for January - June. 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. See the link in the left side-bar for this month's recipient.	VOLUNTEERS OF THE MONTH Kelly and Jeff Horbinski have been coming to OBUUC since early 2008. While they waited 2 years to join the church they wasted no time getting involved. Early on they attended the church auction bringing extended family with them. Jeff became the UNIFIER (newsletter) editor and helps with the church website. Kelly coordinated speakers for a public forum the church held on sexual predators. And together they volunteer as high school youth leaders.
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