Roots & Wings

On January 5th, we held a parents and caregivers meeting to discuss Children’s Faith Development. A heartfelt thank you to those who were able to attend. We spent time reviewing the Sunday morning schedule, laying the groundwork for a Live Oak UU Children’s Choir, and planning Children’s Social Justice Action Projects for the upcoming year.

We’ve realized that while having classes before the service works well for our youngest, it can be challenging for families with children of varying ages, and we may miss welcoming visitors. To create a more inclusive and manageable morning, we’ve decided to return to holding children’s Faith Development classes after the service, from 11:15 to 12:15. Please remember to sign in and sign out your children in their designated classrooms:

• Nursery (0-3.5ish): Room 109
• Chalice Children (3.5ish-6): Room 111
• Lego ValUUes (2nd-5th grade): Room 201
• Youth (6th-12th grade): Room 209

February 1

• 9:00- 11:00 am Soulful Parenting Discussion Group – Book Study "Tending the Flame: Chapter 1 Know Thyself', starts February 1. Childcare is provided by our childcare staff. Reading the chapter is helpful but definitely not required. We’re primarily about supporting each other and keeping life in perspective. See below for more details

February 2

• Nursery Open 8:45 - 12:45
• FED & INFORMED Potluck after the service
• Kids eat with grownups and then are invited to join the childcare staff for games & fellowship

February 5

• 6:30-8:00 pm, Deep Thought Discussion Group, Library, childcare upon request.

February 9

• Nursery Open 8:45 - 12:45 pm
• 10:00-11:00 am - Whole Church Worship service
• 11:15 - 12:15 am
• Children's Choir (4-12 yr olds) Room 205
• Adults and Youth, Calling All Hands! After the service please lend a hand in bringing in the Vidas Robadas Display. It's next destination is to join all the other displays across the state on the Texas State Capitol grounds on February 27th.

February 12

• 7:00-9:00 pm Wellspring: Love at the Center, Library (closed group)
• 7:00-8:30 pm Biblical Literacy for UUs (Zoom) You must register to receive the link. See below for more details,

February 15

• Parents of Young Children Play Group, 9:00-11:00 am, Church Nursery/Playground

February 16

• Nursery Open 8:45-12:45
• 11:15 - 12:15 am:
• Chalice Children (3.5 - 6) - Room 111, Chalice Flannel Board
• Lego ValUUes (2nd - 5th Grade) - Room 201, Value: Generosity (in Community) We create community when everyone shares something.
• Youth Group (6th - 12th grade) - Room 209
• 11:15-12:45
• Adults "What Moves Us", George de Benneville, Room 105

February 19

• 6:30-8:00 pm Deep Thought Discussion Group, Library, childcare upon request.

• 7:00-8:30 pm Biblical Literacy for UUs (Zoom) You must register to receive the link. See below for more details,

February 23

• 9:45 - 12:45 pm: Nursery Open
• 10:00 - 11:00 am: Whole Church Worship Service
• 11:15 - 12:15 am:
• Chalice Children (3.5 - 6) - Room 111, Wondering about Stars
• LEGO ValUUes, (2nd - 5th Grade) - Room 201, Value: Generosity (individual) Generosity isn’t always easy.
• Adults & Youth: Drumming Circle in Common Ground Building (see below for details)

• 7:00-8:30 pm Biblical Literacy for UUs (Zoom) You must register to receive the link. See below for more details,

May you be happy, May you be peaceful, May you be filled with love.

Chris

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Book Study – Tending the Flame: The Art of Unitarian Universalist Parenting

Raising happy, spiritually grounded children is a challenge. Come join a group of parents in the exploration of ways of answering questions about religion, UU Principles, and including spiritual practices in family life.

Each meeting we’ll use a chapter from the book as a launching pad for discussions ranging from family rituals to the search for truth and meaning and more. Reading the chapter is helpful but definitely not required. We’re primarily about supporting each other and keeping life in perspective.

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Did you know that joining our churches' children's choir is a great opportunity for kids? 🎤 They’ll develop musical skills, build confidence through performances and feel more connected to our church family. Plus, they’ll learn about their faith through music and gain valuable life skills like teamwork and cooperation as they sing together. Choir sessions will happen during the Faith Development Hour twice a month on Sundays. Come and join the fun! 🎶

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Would you like to be part of Sunday Worship and help make it extra special? This is a wonderful way to connect with your community, build your village, and share your talents!

Your grown-up is welcome to join you, too. Just have them email Rev. Joanna at minister@liveoakuu.org to let her know you're interested, and we’ll find the perfect way for you to get involved.

We can’t wait to have you join us in creating something meaningful together! ❤️

🚨 Breaking News! 🚨 Eileen graduates this spring! 🎉🎓 She’s off to college in another state—WOWZERS! But hold up… Eileen is stressed because we need to train new AV wizards to keep our livestream going. And you know what? We don’t want Eileen stressed. We want her enjoying her senior year, stress-free, and maybe even eating a celebratory cupcake or two. 🧁

So, do your part! Join the AV team! Let Eileen pass down her sacred AV wisdom to YOU! Learn the ropes, push the buttons, and keep our livestream alive.

📅 Training Sessions
🕰 Faith Development Hour (11:15 AM - 12:15 PM)
📍 Special Projects Room
📆 Feb 9, 16, 23 & March 2

Join the AV Geek Squad—where the mics are hot, the cameras are rolling, and the tech saves the day! 🎥⚡

#SaveEileensSanity #AVGeeksUnite #PushAllTheRightButtons

Dear Ones,

In times like these, many of us find ourselves asking, "But what can we do?" When the Bible is misused to cause harm, one powerful response is to equip ourselves with knowledge and understanding.

That’s why I invite you to join us for "Biblical Literacy for UUs," a six-week online course led by the ministerial staff at First UU Dallas. This is a chance to explore the Bible—not as a weapon, but as a rich, complex text that has shaped our culture, history, and even our own Unitarian Universalist tradition.

The course is offered in two parts:
Part 1 – Six sessions in February 12th/March 19th
Part 2 – Six sessions in the Fall (Part 1 is not a prerequisite for Part 2, but attending both will give you a deeper experience.)

As Unitarian Universalists, we engage with scripture in a unique way—not asking “Is this true?” but rather, “What is true about this?” Together, we’ll explore the Bible through this lens, discovering how its stories continue to shape our world and our search for meaning.

I hope you’ll join us on this journey. Let’s deepen our understanding, strengthen our voices, and reclaim this text in a way that aligns with our values.

The UUA’s Tapestry of Faith program “What Moves Us” provides a framework for Unitarian Universalists to engage in theological reflection, not as an intellectual exercise, but as a process of meaning-making that equips one for living in the world as a Unitarian Universalist person of faith.

This program explores the life experiences of both historic and contemporary Unitarian Universalist theologians, highlighting that which caused in them a change of heart, a new direction, new hope, and a deeper understanding of their own liberal faith. These workshops offer you a chance to engage with and bring your personal experiences to bear on the very questions explored by each theologian in turn. No need to sign up, just show up. You are welcome to attend just a few or all of these sessions.

Schedule:

February 16th Workshop 1: George de Benneville

March 2nd Workshop 2: Charles Chauncy

March 16th Workshop 3: Hosea Ballou

March 30th Workshop 4: William Ellery Channing

April 6th Workshop 5: Margaret Fuller

April 13th Workshop 6: Sophia Lyon Fahs

April 27th Workshop 7: James Luther Adams

May 18th Workshop 8: Forest Church

May 25th Workshop 9: William F. Schulz

June 1st Workshop 10: Thandeka

"To my trans non-binary intersex or gender diverse beloveds: lean in. Lean In. I love you. I love you. I love you. Please do not leave the space without feeling my love and the love of others Who see you as divine. I love you. You are divine. I love you. You are Holy. I love you. You know who you are. I love you. You are worthy of being whoever you need to be to survive and thrive in this world. I love you and I will say it for 50 seconds if I need to. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you. Love you. I love you. Do not leave the space without knowing that you are loved. if you Need a reminder, call me, email me, text me. what we will Not do in this space is let you go another moment, believing anything other than the fact that you are loved."- Rev. JeKaren Bell (GA 2024)

CLF and the Daily Compass hold our transgender siblings in love. We love you. You are worthy, you are holy, you are divine.

Make sure someone knows you love them today.

In this fourth episode of Roots to Leaves: Love at the Center, Reverend Jude Geiger, Brother Zachary, and Dr. Yvonne Garrett are joined by guest Carolyn Bjerke to think through Transformation and Equity as two core values of Unitarian Universalism. On this season of Roots to Leaves, we are partnering with UU Wellspring to offer an official companion podcast for their Love at the Center curriculum, focused on the core values of Unitarian Universalism: Justice, Equity, Transformation, Pluralism, Interdependence, and Generosity - with LOVE at the center of them all.

JUUst Breathe Live is a podcast where youth ministry has a say! Hosts Joy Berry and Eric Bliss interview UU luminaries who hold a vision of liberal religious education ministry that is both life saving and spirit lifting.

This episode features a conversation with panelists Rev Kimberly Quinn Johnson and Rev Joanna Fontaine Crawford focusing on the importance of missionalism as an approach in our efforts to be generous with time, talent, and the treasure of our transcendent faith.

Revolutionary Prophecy is a Unitarian Universalist Faith podcast where radical love, care, and sanctuary movements come alive. Hosts Phoenix Bell-Shelton and Shiloh Hoffman dive deep into the power of faithful action, exploring themes of Pride, Liberty, Justice, Liberation, and Creation. Each episode speaks to those called to transform the world, offering prophetic insights and bold reflections on building a just and liberated society.

Join us for heartfelt conversations, stories of resilience, and inspiration to live your values courageously in a world yearning for change. Revolutionary Prophecy is more than a podcast—it’s a call to action for those who believe in the boundless possibilities of faith-driven justice.

Email: dlfd@liveoakuu.org
Website: https://www.liveoakuu.org/
Location: 3315 El Salido Parkway, Cedar Park, TX, USA
Phone: 737-240-3127

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