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UPCOMING SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES
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January 8
We are always in ritual and ritual is revolution
Visiting Balázs Scholar, the
Rev.Tet Gallardo, Minster, Bicutan Congregation Unitarian Universalist Church of the Philippines preaching, with Rev. Joanne
New Member class, 12-2
Kid's Klub at the Movies 1:00 PM (see details below)
January 15
Martin Luther King Day Celebration
Rev. Joanne preaching, Adult choir singing
January 22
Where do our values lead us?
Rev. Joanne preaching,
Children will begin in sanctuary, Children's choir singing
January 29
The minister you seek
Rev. Joanne preaching, Adult choir singing
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MINDFULNESS GROUP
January 8th Guided practice with audio
EARLY time: meet & setup at
9:05, start at
9:10
As always, the door will be left slightly open so that late arrivals can enter quietly.
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This Sunday January 8 classes resume for children and youth at 10:15 a.m.
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Kid’s Klub will gather this Sunday January 8
for a movie at the Savoy 16 Theater. We will meet at the RE table after worship to decide what to see and where to go for lunch. Cindy will purchase your movie ticket and you are responsible for your own lunch and movie popcorn.
OR if no movie is presentable Cindy
will have a couple of the latest options available, we will order pizza and watch a movie at church. See you at the RE table.
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IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN US AT OUR MEMBERSHIP CLASS!
PATHWAY TO MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sunday, January 8, 2017
12 Noon - 2 pm in Children's Chapel
Please join us to learn more about the history and philosophy of the Unitarian Universalist Church. You'll also learn about the governance of UUCUC, activities and opportunities available to our church community, religious education offerings for adults and for children, and about the role you'll be asked to play as a steward of our church. At the completion of this class, you'll be invited to become a member.
This class will be led by Interim Minister, Rev Joanne Giannino and Membership Coordinator, Sherry Bohlen, with sharing from representatives from Religious Education, Membership Committee, Stewardship Committee, and the Board of Trustees.
Light lunch (including pizza from Pizza M!) will be provided. Child care is available. To sign up for the class, email Sherry Bohlen at MembershipCoordinator@uucuc.org or call (217) 417-1148.
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Our next Circle Supper is Saturday, Jan. 14th.
Deadline to sign up is this Sunday, Jan. 8th.
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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Be part of the MLK Sunday Celebration:
an invitation from your interim minister
Sunday, January 15 is on its way. I invite you to get involved in the making of our morning worship. Here are two ways to contribute:
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Share your story - how were/are you inspired by Rev. Dr. King? Tell us - in person during the service or write/tell your story to Rev. Joanne and she will share your story.
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Create a way for us to be “of service” in the service - what is something we could do while we celebrate - in song and story and prayer - Rev. Dr. King’s legacy?
Ideas from another congregation:
- packing toilet paper and diapers for local families at basic needs service organization
- tying blankets for a local homeless youth drop-in center
- writing letters of love and support to local activists
- getting stuff ready for a refugee family that the congregation is sponsoring who arrives at the end of January
- making some dry soup mix to give to out of town congregants who need a little extra love
What could we do together? Share your idea with Rev. Joanne and lead the effort.
Let’s make this MLK Sunday a day to remember and refresh, engage and participate in the work towards building the beloved community.
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To everyone, young, in-between, and older,
The honor of your presence at the
Snow Ball for All
is requested by the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana Champaign
On January 20th at 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
There will be dancing for all ages and styles,
Dance lessons, line dances, swing dances, slow dances and twist and shout dances.
Snacks to eat, drinks to wet your thirst. Games to play, friends to visit with and mingle.
Maybe even an inside snowball experience!
Check the Hub table to sign your name to the Guest registry.
We will see you there.
Please sign up at the Hub Table or contact Cindy Wakeland at re-director@uucuc.com,
if you can help or have questions.
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Financial Assistance Available to Attend D.C. or Chicago Women’s March
Do you or someone you know want to go to D.C. or Chicago for the Women’s March but need financial assistance, an anonymous donor has made funds available to help, please contact Rev. Joanne.
Your request will be kept in confidence.
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There’s a train a comin’…get on board!
Sunday, January 21 for the Women’s March on Chicago
Join Rev. Joanne and others on
Saturday, January 21 on the train to Women’s March on Chicago in solidarity with Women’s Marches all over the US and especially in D.C. on this day after the inauguration "to be seen and heard by the new administration.”
The Plan so far:
1. Take Amtrak’s "City of New Orleans" train leaving Champaign at
6:10 a.m.; arriving Union Station, Chicago
9 a.m. ($22)
2. Walk or Take Bus 1.1 miles to
Petrillo Bandshell in Chicago’s Grant Park at 10 a.m.
3. Walk or Take Bus 1.1 miles to Union Station at
3 p.m.
4. Take Amtrak’s Illini train leaving Union Station at
4:05 p.m.; arriving Champaign
6:15 p.m. ($15)
Buy your ticket ahead of time at
Amtrak on-line.
For more information - the how, why, when, discussion group,etc.:
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Are you going to D.C. on January 21?
Here are some resources for you:
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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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You Are Invited
to Get Involved with the Membership Committee! from Peggy Patten Membership Committee Chair
The Membership Committee (MC) provides ways for visitors and members to experience a sense of community within the church and strengthen connections as the church fulfills its mission to “build community, seek inspiration, promote justice, and find peace.” The MC strengthens connections and community through its Hospitality Teams, Circle Suppers, Book and Magazine Exchange Sundays, Newcomer Potlucks, monthly birthday cakes and the Connections Hub table resources. The MC also helps others learn more about our faith community through various outreach methods and techniques. These include social media, print, radio and web advertisements.
You can help the MC in the following ways:
If you are interested in the above activities, please join us! The MC meets every other month on Wednesday afternoons from 4:30 – 6:00. Agendas are sent out in advance and detailed minutes follow each meeting. If you cannot make meetings you can stay apprised of our work by joining the MC listserv. Whether you are on the MC or not, you can help us strengthen connections at the church by reaching out to others at church—newcomers and ongoing members alike. If someone has not been at church for a while, consider contacting them. If you have not been a church for a while, please reach out to us.
If you have questions or want to join the Membership Committee or our listserv, contact MC chair, Peggy Patten, m-patten@sbcglobal.net
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January Shared Offering: Homeless
Men’s Winter Shelter
Champaign-Urbana does not have an operating, nightly, overnight shelter for homeless men. The need for a men’s overnight shelter during the coldest of the winter months is critical. An Interfaith group is working to provide a 3-month emergency shelter while another group works on a long-term solution. The shelter opened Jan. 1 at First Presbyterian (Champaign) while fundraising continues. Your donation can help keep it open through March (checks-UUCUC, memo “Men’s Winter Shelter”). The shelter will be operated by paid administrative and overnight staff and supplemented with volunteers. Contact Marilynne Davis at mbdrotary@gmail.com to volunteer.
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JOYS and CONCERNS
Sharon Michalove - Shares with joy, the marriage of her nephew, Matt Grodsky to Laura Sheel on Dec. 30, 2016.
Barbara Janhola - A candle in rememberance for all the loved ones we have lost in 2016 - including our beloved animal companions.
Katriena Knights - Safe travels for all those out and about during the holidays, especially her kids! Best hopes for many good and happy developments for the world in 2017.
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WE STILL HAVE YOUR COAT!
If you are missing your coat/jacket, there are a
bout 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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Our Staff
Joanne Giannino – Interim Minister, interim-minister@uucuc.org
Mona Shannon - Board of Trustees, Chair
Cindy Wakeland - Director of Religious Education
Sherry Bohlen - Membership Coordinator
Matt Sheppard - Music Director
Matthew Gladden - Accompanist
Rosalyn Maziarka - Orrice Administrator
Beth Cobb - Assistant for Services
Myron Winkler - Sexton
Cody Foster - Sunday Sexton
Mary Foltz - Childcare Coordinator
Stepanie Cobb - Kitchen Helper
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