{"id":234,"date":"2019-03-06T19:29:33","date_gmt":"2019-03-07T00:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/?page_id=234"},"modified":"2019-09-13T19:21:57","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T23:21:57","slug":"connect","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/connect\/","title":{"rendered":"Connect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h4>Sugarloaf is people-powered! We are<em> <\/em>stronger together. Many opportunities are available to make friends and connect with others in this community.<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-4 wp-block-columns has-3-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-container-1 wp-block-column\">\n<h3>Service and Fellowship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Opportunities are here to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Assist the  Religious Exploration program <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Plan or lend a hand in a worship service <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Create content for the newsletter and other channels<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/adam-speaking-sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-438\" width=\"300\" height=\"143\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Develop or join events that support the congregation&#8217;s  community outreach <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Come to the Sunday coffee hour<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul><li> Welcome visitors<\/li><li>And more!<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Drumming Circle<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p> A monthly circle in the yurt after services that is fun for adults and  children over 12 (no experience required). Drums and basic instruction  provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Small Group Connections<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Groups can be focused on spiritual themes, such as the Soul Circle discussions, or social activities, such as circle dinners, as well as others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-2 wp-block-column\">\n<p>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Musical Offerings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img src=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Choir-1024x419.jpg\" alt=\"choir singing at service\" class=\"wp-image-242\" width=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Choir-1024x419.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Choir-300x123.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Choir-768x314.jpg 768w, https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/Choir.jpg 1222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Choir and String Ensemble groups enrich many of the Sunday services. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/ensemble2-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"string ensemble made up of members\" class=\"wp-image-336\" width=\"300\" height=\"120\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4>Thursday Evening Meditation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Mindfulness Meditation Classes with Jerry Hartman are available on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 7:15 pm &#8211; 8:15 pm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4>Sunday Morning Meditation<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For 1 hour each week we experience different approaches through  shared, rotating leadership, silent meditation, and group  discussion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4><br> <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-container-3 wp-block-column\">\n<p>    <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/scuu-sign-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-564\" width=\"80\" height=\"59\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>    <em>&#8220;I came to SCUU to give my young children an opportunity to explore faith and religion, and to learn from the seven UU principles. Now that they are grown, I love the opportunity to make a difference in this small, tight-knit community. It is a gift to be able to contribute my time and talent to this congregation as well as benefit from the lessons I learn and relationships I make.&#8221;     Cathy H. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>     &#8220;The first time I came to Sugarloaf, I knew I had found my spiritual  home.&nbsp; The yurt gives the place a \u201ctents not temples\u201d kind of intimate  feel.&nbsp; My children love to play on the beautiful property, especially  down by the creek.&#8221;     Tina G. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kathy_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-428\" width=\"75\" height=\"58\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kathy_sm.jpg 644w, https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/kathy_sm-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 75px) 100vw, 75px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>    <em>&#8220;It was a joyful day when I discovered Sugarloaf. I felt what I can only call a cosmic click \u2013 I knew I had found the sanctuary I had needed for so long.&#8221; <\/em>    <em>Kathy B.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><em>     \u201cI\u2019ve always liked being a big fish in a small pond rather than the  other way around. The other way means that it is harder to get to know  everyone and not as well. SCUU is small enough so that I know everyone  pretty well. That sense of \u201cwe are all in this together\u201d is what I  cherish about this church.\u201d       Jeff B.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gwen_sm.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-424\" width=\"84\" height=\"65\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gwen_sm.jpg 515w, https:\/\/wptest.scuu.org\/wpsite\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Gwen_sm-300x233.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 84px) 100vw, 84px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>    <em>&#8220;I enjoy Sugarloaf &#8216;s  friendly,  open-minded, caring community.  And I love that the sanctuary is a  yurt surrounded by beautiful trees and fields.&#8221;      Gwen M.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sugarloaf is people-powered! We are stronger together. Many opportunities are available to make friends and connect with others in this community. 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