MAM Memo 10/29/24

A Message from Reverend Mary Ann Macklin

October 29, 2024

Hey, Good People of FirstULou,
Halloween is on the horizon.
May we honor our ancestors as we were recently reminded by Valerie Schwartz in the October 20th worship service and Lady Vanessa and Ron Zorn in our October 27th service,  Blessed Be.
Meanwhile, our chickens have been working on carving our pumpkin.
 

Election Week is on the Horizon
Thank you to so many of you who have been and continue to support UU The Vote.  Special kudos to Nadia and Joanne.  Please check out the UU The Vote post-election community gatherings for UUs and for registration information.

 

ELECTION WEEK @FirstULou
Gatherings for Mind, Body and Spirit

We have five different opportunities to gather during Election Week. Please let Peggy Muller know if you can help with welcoming or other practical aspects of these gatherings.
Thanks, Rev. MAM

Sunday, November 3

  • 11am     Worship Service (* Fall Back)
    “Practicing Repair: Democracy and Election Reflections”
    Speaker: Rev. Mary Ann
    (Daylight Saving Time ends – Enjoy your extra hour of sleep!)
  • 5pm to 6pm Drumming Circle in Sanctuary or Upstairs
    Bring your own drum if possible.
    The drum is akin to the heartbeat of Mother Earth.

Monday, November 4

  • 6pm to 7pm Gathering in Voice and Song
    Rev. Mary Ann and EthanWith hymnals in hand we will have a hymn sing.  You choose the hymn and our pianist, Ethan, will lead us in song.  Also, you can select a reading from the back of the hymnal and read it (or have it read) as part of the evening’s content.  We will also have candles lit silently for joys and concerns.

Tuesday, November 5
          Election Day  Click here

Wednesday November 6

  • 6:30pm to 7:30pm  Zoom Only: Meditation and Check-In
    Rev. Mary Ann will host this time of meditative reflection and sharing.

Thursday, November 7

  • 5:30pm to 6:30pm Evensong Meditative Service
    Linette Lowe and Rev. Mary Ann
    A calming service for mind, body and spirit.
    Poetry, Simple Songs, Readings and Reflection
I hope you can join us for one, some or all of these opportunities for communal gathering.Reverend Mary Ann.
 

KFTC Update
Some people need rides to the polls. Volunteers with Kentuckians for the Commonwealth are offering free rides to the polls on Early Voting Days and Election Day. Click here if you’d like to help or for more information. Click here if you need a ride.

 

Reminder: Election Day is Tuesday, November 5
Polls are open from 6am to 6pm. If you are in line at 6pm, state law says you must be allowed to vote.Early voting: October 31 – November 2
Find more vote information and your polling place at: vote.lpm.org