Sunday, November 3, 11:00 am, Sanctuary

"Seeds of Memory, Acts of Hope"

Join us in person or watch on YouTube.

On Sunday, November 3, we will reflect on the power of memory to shape our lives and guide us forward. How do we honor the wisdom of those who came before us? What role does memory play in helping us face the challenges of today with courage and hope? Drawing inspiration from figures like Norbert Čapek, whose legacy reminds us of the resilience of beauty and community, and Unitarian Adlai E. Stevenson, we explore how remembering becomes an act of hope—and how each of us can nurture that hope through small, meaningful actions.

As part of the service on Sunday, we plan to have an "All Souls" altar to be left up through November. Please bring photos and memorabilia of loved ones who have died, or you may simply add a name or two.

Participating in today’s service:

Service Leader: Scot Harvey; Worship Associate: Maureen Harvey; Chalice Lighter: Silver; Call to Offering: Susan Bishop; Choir Director: Chukwuebuka ('Ebuka) G. Ezeakacha; Music: 1UC Choir; Accompanist: Steven Elkins Kennedy; Technical Support: Tammy Epperson and Ellisya Ravencroft: Ushers: Members of 1UC VOICE

Our Ushers for the month of November are: Members of 1UC VOICE. VOICE (Voices Organized in Civic Engagement) is a coalition of dues-paying congregations, nonprofits, worker associations, and schools that have come together out of a deep sense of mission and concern about the pressures families face in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. They work to better understand those pressures by listening to the experiences of the people in our member institutions. They then engage those impacted in better understanding the issues and learning to work effectively for improvements that benefit all. While they differ on some issues, they focus on the areas in which they find the common ground that allows them to work together. They develop the leadership skills of our own members to work effectively within the democratic process with civic leaders and public officials on issues of concern to families.

Sunday, November 3, 10:00 am

Sunday Morning Meditation (In-Person)

Please join us for meditation practice in the Buddhist tradition (lower level, next to Corley Commons).

All are welcome; no meditation experience necessary!

For more information contact Lori Jervis.

Sunday, November 3, following the service

Let's Have Lunch!

Everyone loves an all-church potluck! On Sunday, November 3, we will share a potluck lunch after church! Bring your favorite main dish, side dish or dessert to the kitchen before the service. Members of the Membership Committee and Board of Directors, sponsors of the potluck, will arrange the food, prepare coffee and tea or lemonade and set up the tables and chairs.

(If you can give us a hand setting up ahead of time or breaking down the setup afterwards, please let Lorriana Lee-Knapp, Misslorriana@sbcglobal.net, or Barbara Gallivan, bgallivan@cox.net, know. We would appreciate that.)

This is a great opportunity for fellowship across generations and among families and singles.

Sunday, November 10, 12:00 pm, Sanctuary

Q & A with the Transition Team

Come with your questions and hear what the Transition Team has to say about 1UC and the Minister search!

Sunday, November 10, 12:15 pm, Corley Commons

New Friend Gathering

Interested in learning more about 1UC?

A New Friend Gathering is your opportunity to meet with church leaders, ask questions, and connect with others. This is also a wonderful time to speak with leaders if you have been thinking about becoming a member of 1UC. 

We’ll see you after church at 12:15 pm on November 10^th downstairs in Corley Commons. (lower level)

Questions?  Contact Lorriana Lee-Knapp, Misslorriana@sbcglobal.net,

Sunday, November 10, 12:15 pm, Small Chapel

Let's Talk Medicare

There are so many changes, and new options for 2025.

A $2000 a year max cost for drugs.

More Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans.

Shop prices every year for your Supplement (Medi-Gap).

Whether it's for you or the elders in your life, let's share our experience and learn what's new. Church member Steve Goldman will host. He works on health insurance options education, but is not an agent/broker -- does not sell any insurance.

Bring your questions and listen in while Steve explains how things work.

The "Little" BIG Event Workday!

On Saturday, October 26, we participated in the University of Oklahoma Students Community Service Event. We received 14 students from 2 campus organizations. One was the Sigma Lambda Alpha Sorority and one was the International Security Student Association (ISSA). They were very hard workers and a lot was accomplished. We managed to clean the recycle area, courtyard windows, courtyard deck, sanctuary walls & pews, and stairwells. One especially dirty job was cleaning the kitchen stove burner drip pan and scouring the griddle. The Wysteria was trimmed as well as the driveway fence line. A special thanks to Cathy Webster, Rob Hamm, Tom Peryam, Todd Hildebrandt, and Marlies Grogg for helping with the work and supervising the students.

Wednesday, November 6, 6:00 pm (zoom) and Saturday, November 9, 2:00 pm, In person) Corley Commons

Post Election Conversation

This election has been bringing up so many feelings! No doubt some of those feelings will continue after Election Day, regardless of the result, or even if we know the result. Rev. Jonalu will offer 2 opportunities (one virtual and one in-person) to share feelings, some apt music and readings. We don’t have to do it alone. We have one another to help us through difficult times.

Wednesday, November 6, 6:00 PM on Zoom

Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/91277081994?...

Meeting ID: 912 7708 1994
Passcode: 935296

Saturday, November 9, 2:00 PM in person in the Corley Commons.

Sunday, November 10, 5:00 pm, Daniel Hall

Wedding Shower for Denise Chambers

Come help celebrate Denise Chambers upcoming wedding by attending her Wedding Shower on  Sunday, November 10, from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in Daniel Hall. This will be a pot luck. 

Denise is registered with Amazon. 

Please RSVP to Lana Henson 495 528-8358 or at lanarh@aol.com so we can plan accordingly.

2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month - 6:00 pm

Wednesday Night Meditation

Interested in meditation but can't quite make it on Sunday mornings? Or maybe you just want more meditation? We are adding a Wednesday night session to our schedule (6:00 pm - 7:00 pm) in the meditation room in the lower level (Corley Commons).

For more information contact Larry Little.

Tuesday, November 5, 11:00 am

The 1UC Alliance Brown Bag Lunch & Program

Greetings Alliance Members!

Our next scheduled meeting is on Tuesday, November 5th, Voting Day, and we have a great diversion planned. 

Terry Ward will be regaling us with stories about her many travels, "The Misadventures of Terry." 

Plan to be there at 11 am for the "Happy Half-Hour" with wine and a tasty appetizer (supplied by Bonnie). 

This will be a "brown-bag" lunch followed by our business meeting, where we have several important items to discuss. I'm sorry I cannot be there, as I am a Poll Worker, and they need all hands on deck. 

See you soon, Maureen

Thursday, November 7, 7:00 pm

UU Book Club

UU Book Club will be meeting on Thursday, November 7, at 7:00 pm and will be discussing "The Covenant of Water " by Abraham Verghese. (this is also our discussion for December as well)

Our book selection for January is: "The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store" by James McBride

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88051248829?pwd=dHhUZjJIenozazJ1K1pNNEVOWHhlUT09

Meeting ID: 880 5124 8829

Passcode: 398265

For question or more details contact Steve at stgryg@yahoo.com

Saturday, December 7, 10:30 am, Eddy Room

Racial Justice Team Book Club

Your Racial Justice Team will be hosting a book club. We have done this occasionally over time. Our upcoming book is "Waking Up White and Finding Myself in the Story of Race" by Debby Irving. Rev. Sue recommended it to us. We have 9 people signed up so far.

We will meet in person in Eddy Room the first Saturday of the month:  December 7, January 4 and February 1 from 10:30 am to 12:30 pm. 

The book is available through Half Priced Books, etc. I will try to explore ordering them in bulk through the book store once we have a number.

Text or call Becky Tallent at 405.882.8095 or email beckyktallent@gmail.com.

News from Befrienders

BEFRIENDERS WELCOMES REV. JONALU JOHNSTONE TO OUR MERRY BAND.

IMPORTANT NOTES: Ginny King. long-time member of our church, is dying from a very aggressive form of lung cancer. Her family wishes that our church know they are so grateful to those who have sent cards of well-wishes and to those who have already visited with her. Her daughter, Becky, is so amazed at the love we have shown Ginny over the years. The family has asked that there be no further visitations and cards are always welcome. Becky and Ginny’s son, Jason, read the cards aloud to her daily. Her address is 1225 Lakeshore Dr. Apt 325 Edmond 73013

Henry Staat, long-time member of our church, died at home from a long battle with cancer. His wife, Jan, has asked that folks not visit and cards of well-wishes and empathy would be wonderful. Their address is 2226 Forister Ct. Norman 73069  (Read his obituary here.)

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Befrienders relies upon donations. Those donations are used to provide cards, stamps, and items for memorial receptions. If you wish to make a donation, please send a check and put Befrienders on the purpose line of your check. Thank you.

Befrienders is ready to assist members of our church who are recovering from surgeries or illnesses by offering cards of well-wishes, meal trains, transportation to church or medical appointments as well as arranging for visitations, and we provide the receptions following memorial services.

Befrienders have teams assigned for specific roles.

• Lana Henson leads our Cards of Well Wishes team and can always use extra hands to write cards to our members who are ill or who are recovering from surgeries.
• Ginny Boykin leads our Memorial Receptions team. She calls on folks to bring food for the receptions.
• Patti Kate leads our Transportation team and is looking for folks to be added to her list of people willing to be drivers for anyone needing a ride to a doctor’s appointment, therapy appointment, etc. She is actively recruiting for folks to be on her team.
• Kathy Nyswonger leads our Visitation team. She, along with others, actively go out and visit with members who are unable to get to church or some of the social events. She is actively recruiting for folks to be on her team.
• Meal Trains – we don’t have a team leader yet for this team of people willing to step up and provide a meal to an individual or family. Much of the work of the leader is organizing the Meal Train on line. If you are interested, please contact Susan Bishop for more info,

If you are interested in joining any of these teams, please let Susan Bishop know at sdbishop50@gmail.com.

Change for Change

For the month of November our Change for Change partner is  VOICE.

VOICE (Voices Organized in Civic Engagement) is a coalition of dues-paying congregations, nonprofits, worker associations, and schools that have come together out of a deep sense of mission and concern about the pressures families face in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. They work to better understand those pressures by listening to the experiences of the people in our member institutions. They then engage those impacted in better understanding the issues and learning to work effectively for improvements that benefit all. While they differ on some issues, they focus on the areas in which they find the common ground that allows them to work together. They develop the leadership skills of our own members to work effectively within the democratic process with civic leaders and public officials on issues of concern to families.

CHANGE FOR CHANGE needs your help. Did you know that anyone can suggest a worthy local non-profit in our community? Do you know how?

• Check out the 1uc.org website and click on the justice tab
• Then click on Community Partnerships and click on the application in green in the middle of the page.
• Submit the application to Deborah Shinn or Anne Murray, or leave it in the office Social Justice mailbox. Or you can email the completed application to them. They be found in Breeze.

WE APPRECIATE IT WHEN CONGREGANTS NOMINATE WORTHY COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THANK YOU!

NEWS FROM THE SOCIAL JUSTICE COUNCIL: 1UC’S CURBSIDE PANTRY needs donations. When you attend services or activities at church, please bring a can or other non-perishable food item and place it in our pantry along Dewey St. If you can’t bring food, consider making a financial donation to the pantry instead. We have a very helpful elf who does the shopping.

Also, Nov 5^th is Election Day. If you haven’t already voted, make sure you do before the sun sets! This election is critical to the future of our democracy.

TURKISH FESTIVAL SCHEDULED: Join other UU’s as we engage with our Muslim siblings at the Turkish Raindrop House November 2^nd 10-4p. There will be gifts to purchase and lots of great food to eat! Come and break pita bread together with our Muslim neighbors.

NEWS FROM UUSC (Unitarian Universalist Service Committee) UUSC funding allowed our partner Fundación San Alonso Rodríguez (FSAR) to complete eleven self-constructed homes in two Tolupan villages in Honduras.

FSAR’s work on environmental protection and land preservation goes hand-in-hand with the human right to housing. Each new house built advances the culture and dignity of Indigenous communities in Honduras. These family homes ensure more tightly knit communities, providing a sacred and shared space, inviting all to Encuentro La Milpa, or “enter the cornfield.”

In the words of our partner, the land and homes are like a cornfield space “where the dreams of the family, of the community organization, are woven; where lived reality is addressed: problems and concerns, challenges, and hopes.” La Milpa is “the people’s struggle against extractive projects, against agroindustry, against invasive products. La Milpa means a political fight to make us people in freedom.”

NEWS FROM THE CENTER FOR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS: On November 5, millions of people will have the opportunity to weigh in on the future of abortion access across the United States. The stakes for our rights and freedoms couldn't be higher. Today, 77 million people live under state abortion bans. Oklahoma is under a near-total abortion ban. This is not the future we deserve, and we can change it—starting with your vote on November 5.

NEWS FROM THE OK POLICY INSTITUTE: Black Youth Are Invested in their Communities but Encounter Barriers to Voting

The civic participation of Black youth in recent years has been complex, with both bright spots and challenges. For example, young Black women, alongside other young women of color, have often been at the forefront of activism and civic action. But Black youth, and especially young Black men, have voted at lower rates and remain underrepresented in the electorate. This analysis of Black youth ages 18-34 who participated in our 2024 pre-election poll re-emphasizes that Black youth are not a monolith regarding civic engagement. They possess a wide range of motivations, ideas, and perceptions about the electoral and civic process. A better understanding of these dynamics can help us support their participation and eliminate inequities in voter turnout. [Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement]

Intersex Awareness Day: Understanding and Celebrating Diversity

Every October 26, Intersex Awareness Day brings attention to intersex people and their experiences. Intersex individuals are born with physical sex characteristics that don’t fit typical definitions of male or female bodies. Intersex Awareness Day invites us to broaden our understanding of human diversity and challenges societal norms that often overlook or misrepresent intersex people.

Celebrating Intersex Awareness Day is an opportunity to advocate for the rights of intersex individuals, including their right to bodily autonomy and freedom from unnecessary medical procedures. It’s also a time to learn about intersex history, culture, and the ongoing efforts to improve legal protections for intersex people worldwide.

Let’s celebrate Intersex Awareness Day by committing to inclusivity and educating ourselves on intersex experiences. For more information, visit Intersex Society of North America: https://isna.org/

Information for our Consulting Minister - Rev. David Messner

Schedule a meeting directly: https://revdave.youcanbook.me/

Professional FB Profile - like/follow: https://www.facebook.com/revmessner

Visit his website:  messnerministry.com

You can email him directly at:  dhmessner@1uc.org