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Goods and Services Auction
Annual Goods and Services AuctionWhen: Every spring
RagTime BashWhen: Sunday, October 24, 2010. 2:00pm Ragtime Talk for All Ages, 3:00pm Concert
Don’t miss this annual bash! Join us for an afternoon of amazing piano ragtime, jazz, and some boogie-woogie & blues thrown in for good measure. This year's lineup of top-notch performers includes veteran Detroit blues pianist Bob Seeley, Indianapolis ragtime pianist Terry Parrish, Toledo pianist “Ragtime Rick” Grafing, and UUAA's very own David Owens. In our 38th year, we're more excited than ever to show you what's new and in store:
Tickets (available at the door and at Nicola's Bookstore) - General Admission: $10 - Seniors (65+), Students and College/Grad students with ID: $7.50 - Piano students and Children under 5: Free For more information, contact Glen Thomas at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
BoUUtique Item DonationWhen: November/December
CROP/Hunger WalkWhen: Every October The annual Washtenaw County CROP/Hunger Walk is coordinated by the Interfaith Council for Peace and Justice and sponsored by the Church World Service CROP Walk. Held every October many members of the congregation participate in this walk to raise money to address hunger. More information...
Delonis Center Evening MealWhen: first Thursday of every month, 3-5pm, 5-7 pm Delonis Center provides emergency shelter, meals and health services. Meals are served each evening at the Delonis Center, usually to 100 or more guests. Our congregation provides volunteers on the first Thursday of every month. Volunteers are needed for both cooking (3-5pm) and serving (5-7 pm). Sign up at the Congregational Involvement Table, or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 971-0013.
Habitat for Humanity BuildWhen: each Spring Our congregation participates in a coalition of Huron Valley area churches and synagogues to build a local Habitat for Humanity house each spring/summer in collaboration with Habitat for Humanity International.
Alpha House – Interfaith Hospitality Network (IHN)When: one week at a time, about 3-4 times a year IHN is a network of Ann Arbor congregations that houses up to six homeless families, mostly children, at Alpha House on Jackson Road. For one week at a time, about 3-4 times a year, 45 volunteers from our congregation bring food, diapers, and other necessities. We can stay overnight, cook and serve food, play with children and tutor them. Here UU’s have many opportunities to teach our own children to help families less fortunate than themselves. IHN Board President is UU Don Anderson. To sign up, visit the Alpha House table during coffee hour on Sunday’s prior to our hosting week, or contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 663-7535, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Men’s Fellowship EventsContact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Under the leadership of the Men's Council, the Men's Fellowship hosts several special events during the year. Every fall, there is a weekend retreat. During the winter, there is a men's dinner. And there are several new events being planned. Details about these opportunities for reflection, conversation, and great fun can be found at http://www.uuaamen.org
Women’s Retreat Planning CommitteeWhen: Second Tuesday of each month 7pm - 9pm from September through April Every spring, the women's retreat is a venue to meet other women in the congregation, enjoy some interesting workshops and renew yourself. It is a wonderful opportunity to reflect, relax, laugh and connect. We welcome all women interested in helping plan a fun and healing experience to join us.
Summer Camp Planning CommitteeContact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Red Cross Blood DriveContact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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The annual holiday Craft BoUUtique is held on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. We ask members and friends of First UU to donate hand made crafts to be sold during coffee hour. Check the newsletter each Fall to learn more about how you can participate as a donor, a baker or a buyer! The assortment is wide and wonderful. Some examples of items donated are watercolor prints, hand knit sweaters, scarves, gloves and hats, jewelry, pottery, hand painted greeting cards, wreaths and always a nice selection of items made by the children during RE nights. All profits go to the operating budget of the church.