Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, September 24, 2013
Brainerd/Pine River, MN
We viewed Dirty Oil on September 14th at the Nisswa Library, a film on the tar sands development in Alberta, Canada, from which the United States gets most of its oil. It paints a dark picture of damage and environmental devastation to the air, water and land, and health risks to the native population of the area. Since it took up the hour of our service time, another meeting is scheduled for discussion. Why should we pay attention to this problem, how does it affect us, and what can we do in response, are a few of the questions raised. Some resources were recommended, but here are a few more where one can start educating oneself. Google 'tar sands' and several sites will appear, including some for The Sierra Club, Natural Resources Defense Council, and others. If you check Wikipedia, there are also links to follow. Bring in your questions and thoughts; we hope to continue the great start made at the last meeting.
Time is 11 am; date is: September 28; place is the Hearth Room, Arbor Glen, 14177 Broadmore, Brainerd. This is a multiapartment building, across from Super One grocery. We will have a pot luck lunch following.
Check out our website at: mnnuuf.org and watch this space for updates from time to time.
Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
NORTHWOODS UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST FELLOWSHIP
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
Post 15
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River, MN. September 11, 2013
Our latest update of the Travelin' Truth Telling Tour's list of native American books are available, with new additions and corrections. We are in need of some titles as indicated on the 'wish' list, and also solicit new titles as they become known, particularly as they might relate to the Anishinaabe tribes in the north central part of the United States. Any ideas or donations can be given to any member of NUUF, or you can contact us through the website, mnnuuf.org.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
Our latest update of the Travelin' Truth Telling Tour's list of native American books are available, with new additions and corrections. We are in need of some titles as indicated on the 'wish' list, and also solicit new titles as they become known, particularly as they might relate to the Anishinaabe tribes in the north central part of the United States. Any ideas or donations can be given to any member of NUUF, or you can contact us through the website, mnnuuf.org.
Mary DeYoung, News Director
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Post 14
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN
September 8, 2013
Just a reminder that our next meeting is on September 14, at a little before 11am, at the Library in Nisswa. We will be viewing the film, "Dirty Oil", about the tar sands development in Alberta, and effects on the environment and native people living in the region. It may not be well known that Canada is the United States' major supplier of oil, and that this exploitation is creating irreversible damage where it is unchecked by regulation or oversight. Hope you can attend. The film is an hour and 12 minutes in length, so it may start a little earlier than 11. A pot luck lunch will follow. Because there will be little time for discussion, our next meeting, at Arbor Glen on September 28, will focus on questions raised by the film.
Melissa forwarded an email on the concerns of the northwest tribes of the Lummi Nation on the Pacific Coast, about the increase of rail traffic through their homelands, carrying coal to a proposed new export terminal, with potential harm through air pollution and accidental spills. They have carved a traditional totem Pole, which they will take along the intended route of the coal trains, to communicate their concerns and opposition to the project. For more information, look up totempolejourney, and find out more.
More Washington State news: the First Nation's Community of Bella Bella BC library burned down on July 12, with a loss of some 3000 books. Village Books has a list of 70 books on their website, that have been requested. You can go to bellabellalibrary.com for more information if you would like to help. Thanks to Beth Brownfield, Bellingham UUs for this news.
Part of this email included book recommendations for the history of the Northwest native people on the coming of the Europeans. No different than the stories here and just as heartbreaking...."The Bitter Waters of Medicine Creek", by Richard Kluger, Pulitzer Prize winner....and "Indians of the Pacific Northwest", by Vine Deloria Jr. Reprint from original 1977 edition.
Our new website is nearly up and running; it will be at mnnuuf.org. Check it out soon!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung
September 8, 2013
Just a reminder that our next meeting is on September 14, at a little before 11am, at the Library in Nisswa. We will be viewing the film, "Dirty Oil", about the tar sands development in Alberta, and effects on the environment and native people living in the region. It may not be well known that Canada is the United States' major supplier of oil, and that this exploitation is creating irreversible damage where it is unchecked by regulation or oversight. Hope you can attend. The film is an hour and 12 minutes in length, so it may start a little earlier than 11. A pot luck lunch will follow. Because there will be little time for discussion, our next meeting, at Arbor Glen on September 28, will focus on questions raised by the film.
Melissa forwarded an email on the concerns of the northwest tribes of the Lummi Nation on the Pacific Coast, about the increase of rail traffic through their homelands, carrying coal to a proposed new export terminal, with potential harm through air pollution and accidental spills. They have carved a traditional totem Pole, which they will take along the intended route of the coal trains, to communicate their concerns and opposition to the project. For more information, look up totempolejourney, and find out more.
More Washington State news: the First Nation's Community of Bella Bella BC library burned down on July 12, with a loss of some 3000 books. Village Books has a list of 70 books on their website, that have been requested. You can go to bellabellalibrary.com for more information if you would like to help. Thanks to Beth Brownfield, Bellingham UUs for this news.
Part of this email included book recommendations for the history of the Northwest native people on the coming of the Europeans. No different than the stories here and just as heartbreaking...."The Bitter Waters of Medicine Creek", by Richard Kluger, Pulitzer Prize winner....and "Indians of the Pacific Northwest", by Vine Deloria Jr. Reprint from original 1977 edition.
Our new website is nearly up and running; it will be at mnnuuf.org. Check it out soon!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung
Friday, August 23, 2013
Post 13
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, August 23, 2013
Today something has come up regarding the efforts we were making on repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery some time ago. As you may recall, as part of the Resolution activities on native American issues and DOD, we worked with Wayne Leeds at GRUUF on an educational CD on the history of DOD to be presented over station KAXE in Grand Rapids. This was last fall, a year ago.....now the Mesabi UUs have requested from the author, Gail Forsyte-Vail, permission to use it at a service up in Virginia. Gail works at the UUA in Boston, and prepared this video for the general assembly in Phoenix. She kindly gave us permission to use the audio part of this on our CD. But now, as a result of Jeanne's request for use of the CD, Gail sent us a link to the new revised video they are just making, and gave Jeanne at Mesabi, permission to use it. I will try to get a direct address for viewing this, and think the UUA will be putting it out either on their website or youtube very soon.....this whole project of ours had sort of faded from notice and was on the back burner; but like the pebble dropped in the pool, the ripples continue....
Respectfully submitted, Mary DeYoung, News Director
Today something has come up regarding the efforts we were making on repudiation of the Doctrine of Discovery some time ago. As you may recall, as part of the Resolution activities on native American issues and DOD, we worked with Wayne Leeds at GRUUF on an educational CD on the history of DOD to be presented over station KAXE in Grand Rapids. This was last fall, a year ago.....now the Mesabi UUs have requested from the author, Gail Forsyte-Vail, permission to use it at a service up in Virginia. Gail works at the UUA in Boston, and prepared this video for the general assembly in Phoenix. She kindly gave us permission to use the audio part of this on our CD. But now, as a result of Jeanne's request for use of the CD, Gail sent us a link to the new revised video they are just making, and gave Jeanne at Mesabi, permission to use it. I will try to get a direct address for viewing this, and think the UUA will be putting it out either on their website or youtube very soon.....this whole project of ours had sort of faded from notice and was on the back burner; but like the pebble dropped in the pool, the ripples continue....
Respectfully submitted, Mary DeYoung, News Director
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Post 12
Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River MN
August 21, 2013
The planning committee met to discuss past events and future plans for NUUF, for the next few months, up to the new year.
There is still work to do on getting a native American speaker for PR-B school in the fall, with a couple of possibilities in mind..... The survey from the anniversary picnic was discussed, no real changes anticipated. .....Melissa reported on the website, in its early stages. Alison will check on other websites at other congregations. ....A vote was taken on the use of the UU historical DVDs from Fargo-Morehead, and we will go ahead with one to start. There is a returnable rental fee of $25. Mary to check on use of the Warehouse, as a venue for public showings....... On Sunday, we have been invited to the Union Church in Hackensack forum, featuring Lenny Fineday speaking on native issues. We will plan on picking up the Travelin Truth Telling Tour books that day, or shortly after..... Also there is a UU workshop on November 9th at Underwood, and it was decided to use that opportunity to talk about the Resolution (once again!) and offer the TTTT for a long stay at their church.....Mary will continue to talk to Barb Beck about presenting "Gasland" at the HUG campus in the fall....
The schedule now looks like this:
Sept 14 "Dirty Oil" an hour long DVD on the Keystone Pipeline issues. Mary to open. - Nisswa
Sept 28 Discussion of "Dirty Oil". - Arbor Glen, Brainerd
Oct 12 "Long Strange Trip" DVD on the history of UU. - Nisswa
Oct 26 CSA speaker - Arbor Glen, Brainerd
Nov 9 Field trip to Underwood UU.
Nov 23 Thanksgiving dinner at Mary's house - Pine River
Dec 14 Atheism discussion led by Alison - Nisswa
Dec 21 Solstice party at Barb's - Pine River
People interested in any or all of these programs are invited to call 218-587-2543 for further information. The meeting place in Nisswa is the Library conference room. The meeting at Arbor Glen, Brainerd, is at 14177 Broadmore.
August 21, 2013
The planning committee met to discuss past events and future plans for NUUF, for the next few months, up to the new year.
There is still work to do on getting a native American speaker for PR-B school in the fall, with a couple of possibilities in mind..... The survey from the anniversary picnic was discussed, no real changes anticipated. .....Melissa reported on the website, in its early stages. Alison will check on other websites at other congregations. ....A vote was taken on the use of the UU historical DVDs from Fargo-Morehead, and we will go ahead with one to start. There is a returnable rental fee of $25. Mary to check on use of the Warehouse, as a venue for public showings....... On Sunday, we have been invited to the Union Church in Hackensack forum, featuring Lenny Fineday speaking on native issues. We will plan on picking up the Travelin Truth Telling Tour books that day, or shortly after..... Also there is a UU workshop on November 9th at Underwood, and it was decided to use that opportunity to talk about the Resolution (once again!) and offer the TTTT for a long stay at their church.....Mary will continue to talk to Barb Beck about presenting "Gasland" at the HUG campus in the fall....
The schedule now looks like this:
Sept 14 "Dirty Oil" an hour long DVD on the Keystone Pipeline issues. Mary to open. - Nisswa
Sept 28 Discussion of "Dirty Oil". - Arbor Glen, Brainerd
Oct 12 "Long Strange Trip" DVD on the history of UU. - Nisswa
Oct 26 CSA speaker - Arbor Glen, Brainerd
Nov 9 Field trip to Underwood UU.
Nov 23 Thanksgiving dinner at Mary's house - Pine River
Dec 14 Atheism discussion led by Alison - Nisswa
Dec 21 Solstice party at Barb's - Pine River
People interested in any or all of these programs are invited to call 218-587-2543 for further information. The meeting place in Nisswa is the Library conference room. The meeting at Arbor Glen, Brainerd, is at 14177 Broadmore.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Post 11
Northwoods UU Fellowship, Brainerd//Pine River, MN August 11, 2013
The 30th anniversary picnic was held on August 10 at the Dam Site Park in Pine River, with eight members present plus a visitor, mostly founders. Pat Scott led the memorial service for past members, no longer with us. It was a beautiful day, and a light turnout, as it is a busy time for everyone. Great potluck lunch as always. Alison had made a clothesline timeline of events over the years, and archival photos were on view, as well as our banner. The previous one was stolen after the 20th anniversary get together! Not this time....
Next meeting is set for the 21st, a planning session, at Mary's house at 10am. Several things have been mentioned for programs, including the DVDs on the history of Unitarianism to be borrowed from Fargo-Morehead UU; the showing of Gasland at the HUG campus; some work on child prostitution; and other topics of interest as shown by the survey taken before the picnic. Since only a few were returned, we ask that those interested get their survey back to Pat, and we can make better plans in line with people's wishes. For now, the location is still at the Library in Nisswa on Saturdays, at least for one of the monthly meetings. We are delighted that the garage sale was such a success, and now we can plan for a speaker for PR-B school in the fall. Lots to do!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
The 30th anniversary picnic was held on August 10 at the Dam Site Park in Pine River, with eight members present plus a visitor, mostly founders. Pat Scott led the memorial service for past members, no longer with us. It was a beautiful day, and a light turnout, as it is a busy time for everyone. Great potluck lunch as always. Alison had made a clothesline timeline of events over the years, and archival photos were on view, as well as our banner. The previous one was stolen after the 20th anniversary get together! Not this time....
Next meeting is set for the 21st, a planning session, at Mary's house at 10am. Several things have been mentioned for programs, including the DVDs on the history of Unitarianism to be borrowed from Fargo-Morehead UU; the showing of Gasland at the HUG campus; some work on child prostitution; and other topics of interest as shown by the survey taken before the picnic. Since only a few were returned, we ask that those interested get their survey back to Pat, and we can make better plans in line with people's wishes. For now, the location is still at the Library in Nisswa on Saturdays, at least for one of the monthly meetings. We are delighted that the garage sale was such a success, and now we can plan for a speaker for PR-B school in the fall. Lots to do!
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director 218-587-2543
Saturday, August 3, 2013
Post 10
Northwoods UU Fellowship, Brainerd/Pine River, MN August 3, 2013
On Thursday, August 1st, we geared up for the garage sale in Pine River, unpacking, sorting, organizing items, a task of several hours. Fortunately for us, the weather has been absolutely beautiful, a little breeze, sunshine, and 70s. We had a garage full of tables for clothing in all sizes for children and adults, and three tables outside with household items and a few of pieces of furniture. On Friday we opened at 8 and ran until about 5. Since this was part of the city-wide sales, and we had advertising through the Chamber of Commerce in all the local papers, there was a steady stream of visitors all day long. On Saturday, again opening at 8, traffic was steady but lighter. At the end we sold out of nearly everything, reduced our clothing items by a large amount, and made a respectable amount of money for our project. All in all, a real success! Thanks to all the donors of items and to all the helpers, who will be acknowledged more formally very soon.
Next up is the anniversary picnic on August 10, which will conclude our August events. There will be a notice in the papers to all current and past members. Hope to see many there to celebrate 30 years!
Plans are afoot to have a showing of "Gasland", hopefully co-sponsoring with HUG and Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River. Probably in September or October.
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director, NUUF
On Thursday, August 1st, we geared up for the garage sale in Pine River, unpacking, sorting, organizing items, a task of several hours. Fortunately for us, the weather has been absolutely beautiful, a little breeze, sunshine, and 70s. We had a garage full of tables for clothing in all sizes for children and adults, and three tables outside with household items and a few of pieces of furniture. On Friday we opened at 8 and ran until about 5. Since this was part of the city-wide sales, and we had advertising through the Chamber of Commerce in all the local papers, there was a steady stream of visitors all day long. On Saturday, again opening at 8, traffic was steady but lighter. At the end we sold out of nearly everything, reduced our clothing items by a large amount, and made a respectable amount of money for our project. All in all, a real success! Thanks to all the donors of items and to all the helpers, who will be acknowledged more formally very soon.
Next up is the anniversary picnic on August 10, which will conclude our August events. There will be a notice in the papers to all current and past members. Hope to see many there to celebrate 30 years!
Plans are afoot to have a showing of "Gasland", hopefully co-sponsoring with HUG and Happy Dancing Turtle in Pine River. Probably in September or October.
Submitted by Mary DeYoung, News Director, NUUF
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