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Sunday, December 18
A season for your soul; a time for your spirit
Rev. Joanne will preach
No regular RE classes /
Children and youth begin in sanctuary; then can attend Holiday craft fair or stay in service.
Saturday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services
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5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Please join us for two family friendly services.
Children’s Choir sings at 5 p.m.
Adult Choir sings at 5 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Bring cookies to share.
Sunday, December 25
Worship Service cancelled.
Sunday, January 1
Poetry of Winter
Led by the Worship Committee and you.
Please bring a poem to share.
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CHRISTMAS EVE HOSPITALITY & ASSISTANCE NEEDED
All are invited to bring a plate of holiday treats for our collective hospitality after each Christmas Eve service -- 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm. Bring your plate of goodies to the kitchen and remember to bring your plate home at the end of the evening.
Volunteers are also needed to help clean up after each service's hospitality hour.
If you can assist with the clean-up, sign up at the Hub table on Sunday or contact Peggy Patten.
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A Friendly Reminder our offices will be closed December 25 and 26, in Christmas observance, and January 2, in New Years Day observance.
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IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP UPDATE! Next "Pathway to Membership" Class will be Sunday January 8! To join this fast-paced two-hour interactive class, email Membership Coordinator, Sherry Bohlen or call me at 217.417.1148.
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SNOW AND ICE SEASON
Please be careful in our parking lot! We do have a contract for snow removal but it doesn't kick in until 2" or more. When smaller amounts occur the snow gets packed down or melts and turns to ice when the evening comes. We are exploring options to clear the lot for smaller amounts, but can't promise that it will always be cleared. Snow removal vendors have other clients and we may not always be first. If you arrive at church and the walk from the parking lot has some snow, and only if you are able, please shovel a path before too many footsteps pack the snow down, or at least spread ice melt that is always by the door. Shovels should be next to the doors as well. On Sundays, the Sunday Sexton will try to have as much cleared as possible before people get here.
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ANNOUNCING A NEW ADULT RE CLASS, "FACING DEATH WITH LIFE"
This program facilitates a process of personal reflection, learning, and spiritual growth focused on the topic of death and dying. It is not a grief support group. It includes sociological information and reflection, theological reflection, personal and shared narrative, creative expression, journaling, and practical learning and preparation. It helps participants move from viewing death as an abstract concept to developing a personal recognition of its meaning in their life, with the goal that all who participate in the program find a closer and more comfortable relationship with their own inevitable death. This program invites participants to experience death and dying as a healthy part of life, including the preparation, the moment of death, the grieving, and the living on.
Dates for this 8 session class are: January 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14,21, 28, March 7 from 6:30-8:30pm in the Children’s Chapel. There will be a limit of 12 participants. Classes will be led by Joanne Giannino, Karla Peterson and Cindy Loui. Please sign up by January 8 at the Hub Table in Fellowship Hall or by emailing: cindyloui83@gmail.com.
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CHILDREN AND YOUTH RE NEWS
This Sunday there are no regular classes for children and youth. They are invited to the Annual Holiday craft fair during the worship service. This year we will be making wreaths, ornaments, creative choice decorations, and Grinch Slime. We will also have the Grinch Movie ready to roll to learn one reason for the season is being with friends and family and giving from your heart.
January 1 there will be a nursery for children through 5 years old. The rest of the children and youth are invited to stay in worship with their parents. Quiet packets and books are located in the back of the sanctuary. Regular classes will resume the following Sunday on January 8th.
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MAGAZINE AND BOOK EXCHANGE
Because of Christmas, we are combining our Magazine and Book Exchange Sundays this month. This Sunday, Dec. 18, bring your magazines and books to exchange in Fellowship Hall. Magazines and books can be for adults and/or children. Remaining books will be donated to Books for Prisoners or the Urbana Free Library. Remaining magazines will be recycled.
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CAREGIVERS ANNUAL POTLUCK - MONDAY EVENING, DEC. 19TH
The annual potluck for the Caregivers Chalice Group will meet at the home of Carol Osgood, followed by our Caregivers meeting. This is a special invitation to encourage our alumni and current members of the group to attend the potluck. The date is Monday, December 19th. Gather and Potluck to start 5:30 pm. Meeting to start 7 pm. Please let Carol Osgood know if you can attend and for her address, and what type of dish you might like to bring- carolosgood@yahoo.com
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SIGN UP FOR CIRCLE SUPPERS!
Get to know other UU Members & Friends over a casual potluck meal! Circle Suppers are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month in a UU member or friend’s home. They are intergenerational and welcome families with children, couples, and singles in a relaxed setting. Get more information and sign up at the Welcoming Table in Fellowship Hall after services—you can sign up for one supper, or as many as you want to in the next year. You can also contact Sara Schumacher at skspa20@hotmail.com or Nancy Dietrich at nancydietrich01@gmail.com to sign up or for questions.
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COME TO WOMENSPIRIT 2017
What a wonderful opportunity for UUCUC Sisters -- Members & Friends alike -- to travel together to DeKalb Il on February 3-5 to hear Sister Simone Campbell, Executive Director of “Network”, speak on issues of global justice and the peace movement. Sister Simone is known for her now-famous "Nuns on the Bus" Tour. She has stood for justice and equity her entire life. Come to hear what renews and sustains her; come to be inspired. Come to Womenspirit 2017.
Pat Nolan will be our point person for organizing ride and room-sharing for UUCUC women. Email Pat and let her know that you'll be a part of this powerful week-end experience.
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Missing a Jacket?
About a dozen jackets remain on the coat racks in our foyer after Sunday
services. Please claim yours so we have space to hang our winter wear. The unclaimed jackets & coats are grouped together on the south side coat rack closest to the sanctuary doors.
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Next UU Happy Hour Group is TONIGHT, Thursday, Dec. 15th at Crane Alley.
Join us at the next UU Happy Hour, this Thursday, Dec. 15th at Crane Alley in Urbana. Come anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 pm to get together, chat, and relax. Crane Alley is located at 115 W. Main St. in Urbana. For more information about the Happy Hour Group contact Russ Rybicki at
russadr@fastmail.fm.
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JOYS AND SORROWS
A "JOY" from Sarah Wisseman -- She is deeply grateful for spending a week in Italy with her daughter. They had several adventures, including being trapped in an antique elevator!
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