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UPCOMING SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
10:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
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Sunday, August 20
Folktales, Lessons and Music
Cindy Wakeland, Director of Religious Education, the children of the summer RE class and friends will be leading worship. They will be sharing folktales, lessons and music. Some stories are personal, some are meditative, some are fun but teach a good lesson. We have a short film about being honest, a true story about a Leader in India, a story pertinent to the events of Charlottesville, and stories from may lands. We have some music written by members and we are even singing the chalice lighting words. Join us!
This will be the last worship service held in Fellowship Hall.
Sunday, August 27
Ingathering Water Service (in Sanctuary)
Led by the Rev. Florence Caplow
The annual UUCUC Ingathering Water Service and will be the first service with our new minister. Please bring a small vial of water from or symbolic of sacred waters to you, whether that place is far away or in your own home. This is a beautiful UU tradition for all ages, honoring the waters of the world and our coming together in community.
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Message from Rev. Caplow
I arrived last Friday by train from the West Coast, followed shortly by many boxes carried into my house and into the minister's office on Saturday morning by a hard working crew, led by Johnny Robinson (thank you all!). I started "officially" on Tuesday the 15th. These first few weeks I'll be getting my feet under me, shelving my books, and attending committee meetings. I am also available for conversation or pastoral care. Please don't hesitate to email me at
minister@uucuc.org if you'd like the opportunity to get to know each other over coffee or in my office. In general, I will be at the church in the afternoons and evenings, Tuesday through Thursday, but the best way to meet is to arrange beforehand. My first service in August 27th, and I will be offering classes and workshops starting in September. I'm delighted to be here and I look forward to getting to know you all!
Rev. Florence Caplow
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) NEWS
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August 27 and September 3: All children and youth will join in worship with their families.
RE Registration is Open! Yellow Registration Cards for RE classes are now available at the RE table in Fellowship Hall. A card is needed for each child and youth, register your child today! R
E Classes for the 2017 -2018 year start on
September 10 at 10:15 a.m.
All Church Potluck (Sponsored by the RE Committee)
Be thinking of what you will bring for the potluck brunch on September 17 to share with your church family. Join us for a time of fellowship, conversation, activities and table talks about racial and culture justice. This event is a time for children, youth and adults to interact together. There will be childcare for those 3 years old and younger.
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Mindful Meditation Group
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As always, the door will be left slightly open so that late arrivals can enter quietly.
August 20 - Guided practice. Usual time: meet & setup at 9:20 a.m., start at 9:25 a.m.
August 27 - Unguided practice. Usual time: meet & setup at 9:20 a.m., start at 9:25 a.m.
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A message from Membership Coordinator, Sherry Bohlen:
JOIN FELLOW UU's AT LOCAL SHOWING OF "
WALK WITH ME
". A remarkable film featuring the mindfulness message of Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh.
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UUCUC Death with Dignity Group
will show the 2011 Sundance Grand Jury Prize Winning Film, "How to Die in Oregon" at the Champaign Public Library, this coming Saturday, August 19, at 1:00.
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W
orship Committee wants UU
Aspiring writers! Speakers! Creative People! Rev. Caplow and the Worship Committee invite you to consider being part of creating powerful Sunday services for UUCUC. There will be new and plentiful opportunities to help create, lead or participate in services. Rev. Caplow will be offering trainings and workshops this fall in sermon writing, speaking from the pulpit, and the elements of UU worship. If you are interested, please contact
Sam Beshers.
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UU Happy Hour Group. Join us at the next UU Happy Hour on Thursday August 24th at Sun Singer in Champaign. Come anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 pm to get together, chat, and relax. Sun Singer is located at 1115 W. Windsor Road in Champaign. For more information about the Happy Hour Group contact
Russ Rybicki.
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UC Books to Prisoners is a Champaign County based project providing books to Illinois inmates through two county jail libraries and by mail at no cost to the inmate. This is a community-powered volunteer organization with a number of easy ways for you to get involved.
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Choosing Discomfort: being bold, brave, and loving in the struggle for racial justice
UUA President, Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, and other UUs stood with counter-protestors in Charlottesville this past weekend. She reflects, “White supremacist groups are being given permission to act violently without repercussions, and this was on display in Charlottesville. They had their guns and shields. We had our songs, our faith, our love. And we had each other.” See
Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray’s full remarks.
This week, we share more
stories of everyday prejudice submitted at the July 30th service on racial justice. Over 60 stories have been posted on the Racial Justice Initiative bulletin board in Fellowship Hall. Please stop by and add your own or email it directly to
Tim Livingston.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
For the most up-to-date calendar information, visit our
website
under
events
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Monday, August 21
Tuesday, August 22
BOT Study Session | 7:00 pm | Library
Wednesday, August 23
OOS, eNews & Uniter content submittals are due by noon to the office administrator.
Committee Chair Meeting | 2:30 pm | Minister's Office
CrUUners Rehearsal | 6:00 pm | Sanctuary
Adult Choir Rehearsal | 7:00 pm | Sanctuary
Thursday, August 24
(Many Paths: an Agnostic AA) | 6:00 pm | Room #1
Saturday, August 26
(Many Paths: an Agnostic AA) | 6:00 pm | Room #1
Sunday, August 27
Worship Service | 10:15 am | Sanctuary
Child Care | 10:15 am | Room #3
Adult Discussion Group | 11:30 am | Library
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Upcoming Publications - Mark Your Calendars!
Next eNews: Thursday, August 24th.
Deadline for content: Wednesday, August 23th by Noon!
September Uniter: Wednesday August 30.
Content Deadline for the September Uniter: Wednesday August 23.
(Remember, there will be no eNews on 8/31 due to the Uniter)
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Please send your content via email. Send one email per announcement per publication. If you would like your announcment to be in multiple weeks, make sure you send a new email for each date. All submissions should include your name and contact information within your email. All submissions may be edited for clarity or shortened for space.
Order of Service Deadline – Every Wednesday Noon
We welcome announcements, save the dates, and other important information you would like to share with the congregation. Please keep submissions to 50 words or less.
eNews is the church's weekly electronic update.
The eNews is a great way to announce upcoming important dates (please keep at 10 days out), briefly update the congregation on a committee’s new project, or other happenings within the church or church supported functions. Space is limited, therefore keep submissions conscise. Please note there will not be an eNews the week the eUniter is sent out.
For content deadlines, see above.
eUniter is a monthly eNewsletter.
The eUniter is sent out at the end of the month for the next months content focus. It is used to communicate church-related activities, classes, news about members and friends and engaging content from our leadership. The week the eUniter is sent out, there will not be an eNews. For content deadlines, see above.
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Our Staff
Matthew Gladden, Accompanist
Stephanie Cobb, Kitchen Help
Mary Foltz, Childcare Coordinator
Aaron Hlavatovich, Interim Weekday Custodian
Tom McDermott, Interim Sunday Custodian
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