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Sunday, October 15
"Inherent Worth: The First Principle and Systemic Racism " Rev. Florence Caplow
Our UU First Principle affirms the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and yet we are all part of a nation and culture founded upon racism, slavery, and genocide, where the color of one’s skin has profound implications for the “worth” of a human life, even within our own faith. In this service, we will look deeply at this difficult truth, with an understanding that this work is essential to the wholeness of each of us, and to the moral wholeness of our nation. With the Racial Justice Initiative Committee.
Sunday, October 22
"Planting Ourselves at the Gate of Hope" Janet Revell Barrett
Hope springs from deeply generous impulses in the human spirit, lifting us up, sustaining us, providing reassurance in times of greatest need. Hope can also feel elusive when the circumstances of our personal lives—or the enormity of societal challenges—test our values and visions. In this service, we will consider how we safeguard and replenish our commitment to possibility in these troubled times. The UUCUC adult and children’s choirs will be singing.
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Are you ages 18-35?!
We now have a table reserved in Fellowship Hall and all young adults (and those who are a young adult at heart) are welcome to join us after the service for conversations important to young adults.
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Our Monthly Book & Magazine Exchange Is Sunday, October 15!
Bring in your books and magazines for exchange in Fellowship Hall after our service on Sunday. Books and magazines can be for children and adults. You can take home books or magazines without donating any and vice versa.
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Welcome New and Returning UUCUC Members!
Last week, we welcomed 12 new members to the UUCUC family! Click
here to read more about them.
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Don't forget to
submit your nominations for the
2018 Shared Offering! Nominate online
here or submit a form at the Social Action table. Nominations close October 31st and voting will take place November 14th, 7 - 8:30 pm in the Children's Chapel
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ACTION OF THE WEEK
From the Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI)
Defending the Clean Power Plan: Democracy and the Interdependent Web
The Trump administration wants to repeal our country’s largest effort to stop climate change. The Clean Power Plan set the first-ever limits on carbon pollution from the biggest source, coal-fired power plants. Besides significantly impacting climate change, the EPA estimated the Clean Power Plan would prevent up to 6,600 premature deaths and 150,000 asthma attacks from carbon pollution, which disproportionately affect low-income communities of color.
Click
here
to submit a public comment in support of the Clean Power Plan and insist that the EPA hold public hearings in all 50 states.
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Learn meditation practices from the Buddhist tradition. No meditation experience needed. Chairs will be provided, or you can bring your own cushions. Taught by Rev. Florence Caplow, Zen teacher and Unitarian Universalist minister. Attendance at all four classes is recommended but not required,
reserve your spot today!
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“Dinner and Future Dreaming” on tomorrow night! Friday, October 13 from 6:30 - 8 p.m.
Please join together with other members of our congregation as we can dream together of the ministry we are creating with Florence--what we love about UUCUC, and where hope to go. We’ll begin with a meal, then Rev. Lisa Presley from the MidAmerica Region of the UUA will lead this fun and informative session.
The session is designed for adults and children 10 years of age and older. Childcare will be available. Please come be part of the process! We would like to know how many to expect, you can add your name
here
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Workshop on the "Art of Reading Aloud" is Sunday, October 15th, 4-5:30 pm. Rev. Florence Caplow will be offering an experiential workshop on the art of sharing prose or poetry through reading aloud, for those who might be interested in participating as readers in future services. No experience necessary! To
register
or sign up at the HUB table. (Please only add your name to one of the lists).
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Coffeehouse to Welcome Rev. Florence! It’s coming! F
riday, October 20, 6:30 pm in UUCUC Fellowship Hall.
There are multiple performers signed up showcasing all kinds of talent (music, poetry, dance, skits). Please come to this special event to honor and welcome Florence to our community. Can you bring a dessert or finger food (veggies or fruit)? We will serve free pizza at 6:30 pm, so bring your family and friends to enjoy the food and the performances. You can sign up to bring food and help with setup/cleanup
online
(click the "online" link).
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Death Cafe, hosted by Social Action/Death With Dignity on
Saturday, October 21, noon to 2 pm in Children's Chapel. This is a discussion group, rather than a grief support or counseling session, and all are welcome as we gather to eat cake, drink tea and coffee, and discuss death with the objective "to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives." New UUCUC member Sherry Gilles will be the facilitator. Email
Jean Peters for more information.
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Joys and Sorrows (Shared Last Sunday)
Marie McEnroe - A four-legged friend of mine, named Connor, is in the final stages of congestive heart failure. Please keep Connor and his family in your thoughts. Their other dog, Zeke, just passed away from kidney failure on Sept. 20th.
Katriena Knights - Safe travel for my parents, who are traveling the wilds of Canada.
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A
celebration of life for Carl Deal will take place at 1:00 PM, Saturday, October 21, 2017, at
Clark Lindsey Village.
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What's Happening In Religious Education for Children & Youth?
Sunday, October 15
10:15 am :: Regular classes and childcare is available in the nursery.
Pre-School Class
Teachers: Melissa Watson, Jill Houser, and Joe Reichlin
Class will continue to share the Seven Principles through the Rainbow Connection.
Kindergarten & First Grade Class
Teachers: Carol Veit, Jody Hanger, Cindy Ingold, and Karen Folk
This week's class topic is "Thanks be to the Trees - Part 2".
Second & Third Grade Class
Teachers: John Schmidt, Tania Madrigal, and Betsy Oakley
Sunday's class will talk about Faith, Hope & Prayer and make prayer bead necklaces.
Fourth & Fifth Grade (Harry Potter) Class
Teachers: Jennifer Comeau, Garret Gengler, and Elly Peirson
Continued discussion about the illiteracy and a focus topic on "battling hunger".
Sixth & Seventh Grade Class
Teachers: Dan Urban and Randy Locke
Discussion about the Jewish holiday, Rosh Hashanah.
Eighth Grade (OWL) Class
Teachers: Teri Fredrick, Matt Burack, and Sylvia McDermott
Topic of discussion this Sunday is "body image".
Ninth thru Twelvth Grade (YRUU) Class
Teachers: Laura Robinson, Craig Zilles, and Elizabeth Field
Matthew Gladden, UUCUC Accompanist, will visit the class to chat about participating in musical parts of the worship service.
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The Hogwarts 4
th
-5
th
grade Harry Potter class collected 181 books in their recent donation drive. Half of the books will be taken to Orphans Treasure Box and the other half to Children in Need as part of the Food Backpack Project. Watch for the next project the class will share. Thank you so much to everyone who donated books to the illiteracy cause.
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RE Trick or Treat candy guess winners for the last 2 weeks have been Annika Polk and Dominic Urban. Check the RE table this Sunday and see if you could win the stash! Guesses must be in by 11:50 a.m. to be eligible to win.
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Camp UniStar Information Session is on S
unday, October 15 at 11:30 am in the Childrens' Chapel. Youth entering 7
th grade and higher are invited to a meeting to learn more about Camp UniStar. We want to keep our tradition and commitment to the camp going strong. Join others to hear from former leaders, directors, and campers about what happens at camp, what you do at camp, and what a typical day may look like. This reporter hears it is great fun! Pizza M will provide us some lunch to munch while we talk. Emailing
Cindy Wakeland if you plan to attend would help with logistics. Thanks.
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UUCUC Trunk or Treat is
Sunday, October 29 from noon to 2 pm in Fellowship Hall and the Church Parking Lot. Pumpkin fishing, Halloween Twister, Bingo, the craft house, ice the cookie, treats and prizes. All this fun and more can be found at this year’s trunk or treat! New this year, our very own, Erich Adickes, will be our special photographer to take fall portraits of all our costumed creative children and parents. There will be snacks for a light lunch. Plan to join the fun, it’s not just for children, lets all join in the party. Rumor: Wonder Woman and wonder dog plan to be there.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our
events page
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Upcoming Publications - Mark Your Calendars!
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Next eNews: Thursday, October 19
Deadline for content: Wednesday, October 18 by Noon
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November Uniter: Thursday, October 26
Content Deadline for the November Uniter: Wednesday, October 18 at Noon
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(Remember, there will be no eNews on 10/26 due to the Uniter)
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Read the UUCUC Publication Guidelines
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UUCUC Contract Information
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Church Office
info@uucuc.org
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
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Beth Cobb
Assistant for Services
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Cindy Wakeland
Director of Religious Education
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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Matt Sheppard
Music Director
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Sherry Bohlen
Membership Coordinator
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Rosalyn Maziarka
Office Administrator
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Matthew Gladden
Accompanist
Stephanie Cobb
Sunday Kitchen Helper
Mary Foltz
Childcare Coordinator
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