<div dir="ltr">You--we all--are invited to spend Saturday, March 8, from 10-4, in Pittsburgh, with the Central East Region of the UUA, figuring out how we UUs can, should, and will face 2025. Pittsburgh is not that far from here, and I bet this will be inspiring. Fee is on a sliding scale, from $10 to $30. Just in case anyone is interested. --dawn<br><br><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <strong class="gmail_sendername" dir="auto">Beth Casebolt</strong> <span dir="auto"><<a href="mailto:BCasebolt@uua.org">BCasebolt@uua.org</a>></span><br>Date: Thu, Feb 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM<br>Subject: [AppalachianCluster] Join Us March 8 for Leading with Love at the Center<br>To: <br></div><br><br>
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<font color="#212121" face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3"><span>We invite you to watch this
</span></font><a href="https://youtu.be/iblWYS9ZONw" style="font-size:16px" target="_blank">invitational video</a><font color="#212121" face="Arial, sans-serif" size="3"><span> from Cassandra Montenegro</span></font></p>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">2025
is calling; how will Unitarian Universalists respond? Sign up </span><a href="https://www.uua.org/central-east/events/region/leading-love-center" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,120,215);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">now</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
for our </span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Central
East Region’s UU Community Day: Leading with Love at the Center</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
at the UU Church of the South Hills in Pittsburgh PA! </span><span style="color:rgb(33,33,33);font-family:Arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In
a world marked by political oppression and escalating crises, centering love is a radical and transformative act—one that calls for all of us to move into collective spiritual leadership. What grounding and skills do we need to practice Unitarian Universalism
in 2025, offering this faith to ourselves, to one another, and to the world that needs us? Come explore this and gather strength in community with each other on March 8</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><span style="font-size:0.6em;vertical-align:super">th</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.
</span><a href="https://www.uua.org/central-east/events/region/leading-love-center" style="text-decoration:none" target="_blank"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,120,215);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Learn
more and register!</span></a><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">What
to expect in Pittsburgh?</span></p>
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Day facilitated by your local CER/UUA staff from 10am – 4pm</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Lots
of connection with your UU neighbors facing the same world you are</span></p>
<p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:12pt;margin-bottom:12pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-weight:700;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Agenda</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">:</span></p>
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<div style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Worship
with local UUs, led by CER staff</span></div>
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<div style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Learn
More about Our Shared Values: What UU touchstones can we bring to these times? What parts of our theology do we need to explore and grow?</span></div>
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<div style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Lunch
and Connect: Nourish your body while connecting with folks from neighboring congregations</span></div>
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<div style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Two
Workshops to Choose From: What are these times asking of us as UUs and how will we respond? How do we (re)build communities of joy that help ground us in these times?</span></div>
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<div style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Theological</span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap">reflection
time in small groups: Which of our shared values is your congregation wrestling with? What can you share and learn from your neighbors?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size:12pt;font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Framing for Next Steps:
Staying centered and connected as we move together into the future.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p>
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is welcome!</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
Board and committee leaders, parents, children, youth, young adults, staff members, religious professionals, ministers, and any committed and engaged folks who love Unitarian Universalism and might not have formal roles. Childcare will be available (register
by February 22!), with some light, playful programming to help connect UU children and youth with one another and with the wider community.</span></p>
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deadline is March 1.</span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(33,33,33);font-variant-ligatures:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">
Don’t leave registration for the last minute! Timely registration is important to ensure that our event can take place as planned. </span></p>
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make this date? We have other dates and one online option available as well!</span></p>
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740-232-9048</p>
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<a href="https://calendly.com/bcasebolt" target="_blank">Schedule a meeting with Beth Casebolt </a></p>
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