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Unitarian Univeralist Church of
Urbana-Champaign
eNews
March 23, 2017
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UPCOMING SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES, 10:15 a.m.
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Sunday, March 26
Gifts of Age(s)
Rev. Joanne will preach.
RE Spring Break. Children and youth are invited to stay in worship. Quiet packs will be available.
Sunday, April 2
Working for the Earth: a celebration of the sun and water
Members of the congregation and Rev. Joanne. The adult choir will sing.
Regular RE classes resume. Pathway to Membership Class after worship.
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MINDFUL MEDITATION GROUP
March 26th - Unguided practice with a bell to mark the beginning and three bells to mark the end.
Unual time: meet & setup at 9:20, start at 9:25.
April 2nd - Guided practice with audio. Usual time: meet & setup at 9:20, start at 9:25
As always, the door will be left slightly open so that late arrivals can enter quietly.
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RE IS ON SPRING BREAK
CLASSES RESUME ON APRIL 2!
March 26th - All children and youth are invited to stay in worship. Worship packs will be available. The nursery will be available for infant and toddlers.
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RE Summer Classes -
There are only 5 openings left to be RE assistant teacher for the summer. Don't miss this special opportunity to engage in our children and youth! Do you love folktales? Crafts? Gardening? Meditation? Games? If any of these interest you, please consider helping out for just ONE hour! Concerned with missing worship? Remember you can listen to it on the podcast! Visit the RE table for more info and to sign up!
RE Summer Camp - Our summer camp (June 12-18) has several openings. Youth (9-12 grades) can sign up to assist as leaders-in-training (great opportunity for resume building and college applications). Give it a try, you won't be alone - you will have guidance and friends to support you. Sign up sheets are at the RE table.
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We are looking for another Childcare Worker to join our team!
The position will rotate Sundays with our childcare team members, therefore you would work once or twice a month, from 10-11:45 a.m.. In addition, there will be as-needed opportunities to work after church or for evening events, when childcare is needed. The current the pay rate is $8.89/hour. You must be at least 16 years old, have a love for children and previous experience working with children. Please contact Cindy Wakeland, if you are interested.
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UUCUC Summer Camp
Around the World in Five Days
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April 15th is the last day for church members received registration priority.
Cost: $25/camper until April 30th. (After that, price increases to $75/camper.)
Day 1 - London, England
Day 2 - Egypt and India
Day 3 - Paris, France
Day 4 - Japan and China
Day 5 - Home of UU Headquarters - Boston, MA
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The World Religions Book Group will not meet on Thursday, March 23, which falls during spring break. Instead we will meet on Thursday, March 30 at 7:00 P.M. in the church library. The topic will be Judaism. Anyone is welcome!"
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JOYS AND SORROWS
Cynthia Hoyle - A joy & graditude that this month we celebrate my mother's 80th birthday and my 60th birthday. Such joy we are both still here to celebrate.
Doug & Sarah Jones - We are thinking of our mother/grandmother, Doris Jones, as we reflect on her 85th birthday.
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SIGN UP TODAY, SO YOU CAN VOTE ON MAY 7TH!
PATHWAY TO MEMBERSHIP CLASS
Sunday, April 2, 2017
12 Noon - 2 pm
Children's Chapel
Please join us to learn more about the history and philosophy of the Unitarian Universalist Church and to 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.
Participating in and joining the church at the end of this class will qualify you to become a "voting member" so that you can vote on the selection of our new "Settled Minister".
Light lunch provided. Child care available with advance arrangement.
For more details and/or to sign up for the class, email Membership Coordinator, Sherry Bohlen or call (217) 417-1148.
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Service AUUCtion is April 15!
Our theme this year is "CrUUising Around the World" and we will be embarking on this fantastic journey starting at 4:30 on April 15th. Tic
kets are being sold at the Hub table after each church service and are $10/person, $30/family and include drinks, appetizers, dinner, and dessert. Children are welcome; there will be food and activities for them as well.
Last week's featured CrUUise destination was a decidedly German one, centering on fantastic beer and bread. This week we move a little bit to the west courtesy of Sandy Foltz and her authentic British tea party. Scheduled for the afternoon of November 18th, Sandy describes it like this: "Forget the tea-bag plopped into a mug for the after-lunch, pre-dinner pick-me-up. Sit down to a proper afternoon tea and pamper yourself with tradition and indulgence. Nothing is more quintessentially British than tea poured out of a pot and served with tiny sandwiches, scones and cakes." Just reading this makes me want to go home and watch "The Crown" on Netflix!
We need many volunteers to make this evening work, and many donations for the attendees to bid on. You can volunteer and submit donations by filling out the forms available from the Hub table, by emailing auction@uucuc.org, or by visiting www.uucuc.org/auction. If you're not sure about what you can donate, please contact us; we have a seasoned crew of AUUCtion veterans who can help you come up with the best idea for you. And once you've done that, come and be part of the fun!
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CHURCH & SOCIAL HAPPENINGS
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CIRCLE SUPPER GROUP - SATURDAY APRIL 8!
Get to know other UU Members & Friends over a casual potluck meal! Please sign up for the next Circle Supper by Sunday April 2nd. Get more information and sign up at the Hub Table in Fellowship Hall.
Contacts: Sara Schumacher skspa20@hotmail.com and Nancy Dietrich nancydietrich01@gmail.com.
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SAVE THE DATE: APRIL 23, 2017
PARTNER CHURCH COMMITTEE IS HOSTING A TASTY INDIAN BRUNCH
Please eat only a light breakfast on Sunday, April 23, 2017 becuase you will be treated to a scruptious Indian brunch by the Partner Church Committee after the morning service. During the brunch, we will conduct a fun trivia game about the culture, geography and history of India and our partner church in Nongtalang.
The questions for this week is: Name two prime ministers of India.
Stay tuned for the trivia answers revealed on April 16, 2017.
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Our Staff
Cindy Wakeland - Director of Religious Education, re-director@uucuc.org
Sherry Bohlen - Membership Coordinator, membershipcoordinator@uucuc.org
Matt Sheppard - Music Director
Matthew Gladden - Accompanist
Rosalyn Maziarka - Office Administrator, admin@uucuc.org
Beth Cobb - Assistant for Services
Myron Winkler - Sexton
Cody Foster - Sunday Sexton
Mary Foltz - Childcare Coordinator
Stepanie Cobb - Kitchen Helper
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