Newsletter 5/21/26
May 24 – Rev. Pat Jobe: ‘Naming Names, Facing Faces’
 Sunday Service, 3 P.M.: FRIENDS MEETING HOUSE 625 SOUTH ST., DAVIDSON Please visit our events calendar for more information. Mail: P.O. Box 991 Davidson, NC 28036 PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO THE END OF THE NEWSLETTER May 24 – Rev. Pat Jobe: ‘Naming Names, Facing Faces’The power of names, faces, identity in a world of confusion, pain and things that are hard to deal with. The Rev. Pat Jobe joined our Fellowship on Aug. 1, 2020. He is married to his lovely spouse Gabe and is an enthusiastic supporter of UU Lake Norman, FeedNC, Heart of the Carolinas UU Animal Ministry, the Barefoot Ministry, and all work done by UUs in our area.  Services can be viewed live at 3:10 p.m., and later for replays, by visiting our website. Information on upcoming services can also be found on our Facebook page. May 31 – Chanting Kirtan with Jason Hart Kirtan is a powerful practice of leaving behind our thoughts constrained by stress, fear, worry or other distractions and opening our experience of our connection to the universe.  Our services to the families affected by deportation are winding down. Barbara Randolph and her North Meck Immigration Network are so grateful for our 14 months of service, which will end with All Souls Community in Forest City paying the June rent. We will also pay a private school bill and offer some other last-minute aid. These folks often work two jobs to make ends meet. Their nine children from four sets of parents are the childcare duty of one of the moms. Among her charges is Julio Zambrano’s daughter, who was born after his March 2025 deportation and that horrible plane ride that a federal judge tried to stop. Julio is still in Venezuela, and the network is hoping to give him some hope of reuniting with his wife and children. These families are only four of the dozens crushed under the wheels of a violent crackdown on immigrants here and across the country. Our love of justice has served them well during these 14 months. None of us would have lived well through what they have endured with great heart and spirit.  Share the Plate will be the first Sunday in June and proceeds will benefit the minister’s discretionary fund. Most of you know that we’re helping folks in financial crisis with these funds.  The auction fundraiser was a great success! The final total is continuing to change due to our Second Chance items that are still available, but at this time the total is $11,599. Thanks to all who contributed in any way to help the auction to be so successful. If you haven’t paid for your winning bids, please give it to Linda Heydenburg. There are still some openings in the following Second Chance events. If you would like to be added to the event, let Pat Wall know. Spots still open: — Billiards with Jeff Blum – 2 spots, $60. — Birdhouse painting with Agnes Fiore, July 17, 1 spot, $20. — Total Wine & More wine class, 6 p.m. Sept. 23, 10 spots, $25. — Lazy 5 Ranch, a wagon ride while feeding exotic animals followed by lunch. July 11, 16 spots, $30. — Hotdog party with Jim Price and Sue Friday, April 17, 2027, $10, all are invited to join. Quarterly Humanist Gathering The quarterly meeting of the Humanists of Lake Norman will take place on Sunday, June 7 at the Friends Meeting House in Davidson, 625 South St. A social gathering will start at 4:15 p.m., followed by the program at 4:30 p.m. It will be a 30-minute video presentation of The Religion of Democracy by Fish Stark, executive director of the American Humanist Association and a UU Humanist, that was delivered at the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis. The video is entertaining as well as enlightening. It will be followed a group discussion. Humanists and UUs as well as all interested in this life philosophy based on reason and human dignity are welcome. For questions: Jeff Blum  Heart of the Carolinas UU Animal Ministry invites you to help build a fenced-in enclosure for dogs Blue and Molly this Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. No experience or tools are necessary. Our volunteers will happily teach you what to do and you will be an expert in no time.  Everyone is welcome to join the weekly Friday Action Hour, a virtual gathering of justice-seeking friends where we take action together and nurture our spirits for the work ahead. It’s an opportunity to live our values. Information, phone numbers and suggested scripts for all actions are spelled out in the Google Doc — click here to view it. Join us this Friday morning at 11 by clicking on this Zoom link. If Friday doesn’t work for you, please take a moment to click on the Google Doc, which is updated every week to describe small actions you can take to support Unitarian values through action. Sign up for our Friday Action Hour weekly email by clicking here.  UU Lake Norman’s Building Fund accepts donations to help ensure our future. For more information, please contact Alan Perkinson. FROM OUR TREASURER Thanks to all who have pledged to keep our Fellowship strong. You can mail your pledge to: UU Lake Norman, P.O. Box 991, Davidson 28036. To set up easy online giving from our website, just click the “Pledge or Donate” tab at the top of the page. Join us? If you are not a member but would like more information on becoming a member, please contact Marjorie Flowers at admin@UULakeNorman.org. Rev. Pat Jobe UU Lake Norman Minister 2026 Board of Trustees Greg Davis, President Jim Price, Vice President Jim Arnold, Past President Véronique Singerman, Secretary Karen Abrams & Linda Heydenburg, Co-Treasurers Gail Arnold, Trustee at Large We walk diverse paths to find meaning and purpose, but we are united by our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all, and the obligation to express our faith through acts of justice and compassion. Join us as we create a diverse, spirit-curious, and justice-seeking community. Please send your newsletter items, suggestions or comments to Bruce Henderson at news@uulakenorman.org. The deadline for each week’s newsletter is midnight Wednesday. Lake Norman UU Fellowship P O Box 991, Davidson 28036 www.uulakenorman.org Copyright © 2026 UU Fellowship of Lake Norman, All rights reserved. |