Weekly Newsletter for May 22, 2025

Zoom Links

Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/acaQZ0PtyT

Worship Service on Zoom

Sundays at 11:45 am (2nd Sundays are Zoom only)

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/95255929970?pwd=RjI2VCtOWExwT01ib1dDUHFXbjVsdz09

Phone Connection: 346 248 7799; Meeting ID: 952 5592 9970; Passcode: 605730

Coffee and Conversations

Wednesdays at 10 am

https://zoom.us/j/93681478930

Meeting ID: 936 8147 8930

Hi, Wildflowers! Come check in about life, the universe and everything with other Wildflowers, Chaplain Bis, and the Pastoral Care Team. Chaplain Bis is also available 1:1 Zoom sessions, which you can sign up for at calendly.com/wildflowerpastoralcare

Board Meetings

2nd and 4th Wednesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm

Zoom Link:

https://zoom.us/j/99578028139

Sunday Service

In Person and on Zoom

Sunday, May 25 at 11:45 am

Service Leader:

Simone Monique Barnes

Wildflower’s Director of Membership and Spiritual Life

You Belong Among the Wildflowers: Welcoming Our New Members!

This Sunday, we celebrate the growth of our community by welcoming new members to Wildflower and reflecting on why we are here. Join us for this meaningful service, uplifting our shared values and our beloved community.

After the service, join us in the Community Room for a welcoming potluck! Please bring something to share!

Children and youth in kindergarten through 12th grade will NOT be meeting and will instead stay in the sanctuary for the intergenerational worship service. The nursery is available for babies and children from 6 weeks to 5 years old during the entire service period. You may choose either option for your child if they are 5 years old.

Congregational News

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In Their Own Words:

Board Members talk about their experience as board members

Melita Noël, a former Board member, shares their experience

I have been a member of Wildflower since 2009. Over the years, I have volunteered with a number of committees and the OWL program for youth. Joining the Board in 2018 allowed me to see the bigger picture while better understanding the challenges – and growth opportunities – of being a leader. I am most grateful for how much I have strengthened and grown my relationships with other Wildflowers. My family and I feel more a part of this wonderful community than ever before.

News from the Disability Team

NEW: QR ZOOM Code for In-Person Services and Reserved Aisle Seating

Beginning this month, The Disability Advisory Team, working alongside Facilities and the Worship Team, has begun offering another option for those who have difficulty hearing in-person services. You will need to use your own earbuds and/or hearing aids in order to use your personal device without disturbing others. You can also use your personal device in order to see the Closed Captioning up close.
A few AISLE SEATS are now RESERVED for anyone needing an easier way to sit down - and get back up - without having to climb over anyone. Who is this for?? Anyone who needs this!

Questions or comments for Wildflower's Disability Advisory Team??

Email: disability@wildflowerchurch.org, or talk to Susie or Alyxis after services.

June 1 Congregational Meeting

Our next congregational meeting will be June 1 at 1:45 p.m., in person in the Community Room and also on Zoom.

Here is the Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98236631148.

We will be voting on new Board members, and we need a quorum of our membership to attend in order to conduct important votes, so please plan to be there! We will also have a potluck that day for those attending in person; please sign up here. Voting members will receive more information by email.

Wildflower Book Group: The Message (Chapter 4)

Wednesday, June 4th at 7-8 pm via Zoom

Wildflower Book Group's current read for our April 2nd online meeting is "The Message", by acclaimed Black liberation author Ta-Nehisi Coats. Acknowledging these difficult times, our little group has decided to adopt more ease by dividing our book selections into sections, instead of reading the entire book. Therefore for our June 4th meeting we are reading Chapter 4 to discuss at our next meeting. Come join us! Questions? Contact Susie: ARE@Wildflowerchurch.org

Ongoing Events

Coffee and Conversations

Wednesdays at 10 am

https://zoom.us/j/93681478930

Meeting ID: 936 8147 8930

Ideas Worth Contemplating

1st and 3rd Sundays at 9:30 am

https://zoom.us/j/97826544113?pwd=SVVPM2NaNm5vaXJtZmN3ZjgrU3l3UT09

Ideas Worth Contemplating is an ongoing group led by Wildflower Mike Ignatowski that uses inspiring and thought-provoking TED Talks to generate discussion about important topics.

Climate Education Zoom class

2nd Sunday, May 11, 9:30 am to 10:15 am

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/2635700913?pwd=bjNxMEczWHU2bUp3dXpEcVRXWjhRUT09

Meeting ID: 263 570 0913 Passcode: 002030

Our Climate Education classes usually feature a 20-30 minute video, and ample time left over for lively discussion. Join us! Next class is a week from Sunday, topic To Be Determined, but probably related to this Spring's 15-year anniversary of the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill in the Gulf. Our WildEarth Climate Action Team offers this class on most 2nd Sundays of the month.

Wildflower Book Club

1st Wednesdays at 7-8 pm via Zoom

Contact : ARE@wildflowerchurch.org if interested.

Tarot Circle: 3rd Wednesdays @ 7:00pm

Come and explore your spiritual life with support from the tarot!

On May 14th, the KNIGHTS of the tarot will guide us in the practice of aligned self-expression.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81959828225

Contact MelissaOMeeks@gmail.com to register.

Regional and National Information

TXUUJM MAY 2025 NEWSLETTER - IT'S A TWO-PARTER! TXUUJM MAY NEWS PART 1 / TXUUJM MAY NEWS PART 2. Get to know some of your fellow UUs through the Volunteer Spotlights, a board member award celebration, live testimony from the Capitol, and more. This is truly the home stretch of the cruel and grueling 89th Texas Legislature. If you are struggling, you are not alone. Please join TXUUJM this Thursday, May 8, at 7pm CT on Zoom for "Joy for Justice: From Surviving to Thriving the Rest of the Legislative Session." We will exhale and practice community care care together.

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Austin Youth River Watch Volunteers Needed

Austin Youth River Watch is looking for volunteers to help with meal deliveries to their students and families. The commitment is about 4 hours on Fridays starting between 10am-2pm (depending on your availability). You'll pick up meals at Cook's Nook in East Austin and deliver them to student's homes. Please fill out our V olunteer Meal Delivery Driver Form and Emma Walsh will reach out to you afterwards to go over the details.

Why We Need Your Help

Food security remains a concern for many of the students we work with. Each year, we hear from students who do not have consistent access to nutritious food. That's where our meal delivery program comes in!

For the past four years, our staff has been handling the delivery routes, but as our program grows, we’re hoping some of our awesome supporters (like you!) can step in to help out. This would really ease the load on our team and keep this program running smoothly.

Support our local CDF Freedom School in East Austin: Volunteers Needed

Volunteers at CDF Freedom Schools® Austin. The 12th summer of Freedom Schools Austin is right around the corner. Scholars, staff, caregivers and community come together June 16-July 25, 2025. The fun and inspiration lead to real impact; last year, scholars gained 13 months of reading level in just 6 weeks time. Volunteers play a critical role in the Freedom Schools community.

Backstage volunteers help behind the scenes, with tasks like move-in and move-out, transforming spaces to be most conducive to learning and inspiration,

preparing activities and supplies, and organizing the library and office.

On-site volunteers complete background check and specialized training to help greet scholars, keep meal times on task, read with scholars one-on-one or in small groups, help with afternoon activities and games, and chaperone field trips.

Questions? Email hello@welcometableaustin.org or text 512-879-9795.

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