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April 14, 2017 - April 20, 2017
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Sunday Service
9:15 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.
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April 16
"Rolling Away the Stone"
Rev. Thom Belote, preaching
9:15 service - Outdoors at Memorial Rock
11:00 service - Sanctuary
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In her Easter poem, Sara Moores Campbell writes, "Grateful for the darkness that has nourished us, we push away the stone and invite the light to awaken us to the possibilities within us and among us -- possibilities for new life in ourselves and in the world. Our Easter service will explore this metaphor. The 9:15 service will be held at the Memorial Rock Amphitheater.
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MUSIC NOTES For this Easter Sunday service the Community Church Choir will sing "Angels Rolled De Stone Away," a rousing spiritual.
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TABLING Standing on the Side of Love, Community Clickers
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A PARTY
to celebrate our shared commitment to ensuring another year in the life of our church. WHEN? Next Sunday, April 23, between the services. WHAT IS HAPPENING? Music, food, prizes, activities for children WHO IS COMING? All are welcome. To ensure parking for all we encourage 1st and 2nd services attendees to consider parking in an two offsite lots on Mason Farm Road. Please pledge if you have not yet done so.
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COMMUNITY CLICKERS TABLING We will have a shawl on display and templates, instructions, and yarn available at our table this Sunday, April 16, for those who want to help make blocks for shawls. Donations of yarn
(washable acrylic, #4 worsted)
, knitting needles (size 7, 8), crochet hooks (H, I, J), and finished blocks (7" x 9") are greatly appreciated!
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COMMUNITY CLICKERS Join the Community Clickers for their monthly evening gathering on the third Monday (April 17, 7-9 pm) in the Commons area. All knitters and crocheters, including beginners looking for assistance, are welcome. We'll design at least one shawl for UNC Hospice then knit, crochet, chat, and get to know each other better.
Contact Susan Blanchard
for more information.
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EARTH DAY 2017 In celebration of Earth Day, the March for Science will be held in Washington, DC on April 22. There are also many satellite marches the same day, including one in Raleigh and one at UNC. The March is the first step of a global movement to defend the vital role science plays in our health, safety, economies, and governments. Click here for details about the Raleigh March.
Click here for information on the UNC March.
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UPCOMING SHARE THE PLATE APRIL 23: INTER FAITH COUNCIL IFC programs include Community House, HomeStart, FoodFirst (Community Kitchen and Food Pantry), Crisis Intervention, Robert Nixon Clinic, and Support Circles. Since 1963 IFC has served the needs of the poor and disadvantaged in the Chapel Hill and Carrboro community. Please give generously to an agency that does so much for so many.
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BROTHER SUN IN CONCERT Sunday April 23 at 7pm at ERUUF.
Our Standing on the Side of Love Team and the Justice Ministry of the Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (ERUUF) are collaborating on the concert which
highlights local efforts to offer sanctuary to Muslims, Latinx and immigrants.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. For more information on the concert
visit the SOSL table during coffee time or
c3huu.org
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WOMENCIRCLE POETRY IN THE
GARDEN
Join us in Gail McKinley's garden May 4 from 3:00-5:30 p.m. for poetry writing
, followed by supper at Vimala's Curryblossom Café (5-minute walk). Val Vickers will provide templates for short forms of poetry such as Haiku, Lune, Tanka, Diamonte, Bio-poems, Cinquains or simply free verse. Bring notebook, pens and colored pencils (if you wish to illustrate). Rain date: Thursday, May 11. For more info and RSVP, contact gailmck@att.net.
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OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS May 5-7, Peaks of Otter Lodge. Annual pilgrimage to the closest and perhaps most beautiful spot on the Parkway at the peak time for Warbler Migration along internationally famous Warbler Road, trillium grandiflorum by the banks full, and pink lady slippers by good fortune. More info. at:
chandler-dorfman@mindspring.com
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CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF STELLA LYONS On Saturday,
May 13 join Rev. Thom at the church at
1:00 for a time of sharing remembrances of Stella Lyons.
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SEA The next Spiritual Exploration for Adults (SEA) courses:
"
My Portion, My Shield": God's Gift of Refuge in the Judeo-Christian Tradition, Led by Karen Jessee. Thurs 7-9 PM 5/4, 5/11, 5/18, 5/25.
Register online
or at SEA table after service. Drop in Tai-Chi, Led by Joe Swain, Wednesdays from
6-7 PM, continues through April & May.
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GREENING THE CHURCH
(Each week in April, ECO will post ways our church has become "greener.") Several years ago, our church started using stones instead of candles for Joys and Sorrows. In addition, candles for ministry and committee meetings were replaced with soy candles, which burn cleaner and longer than traditional petroleum candles.
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REQUEST FOR HELPERS A family in our church community facing medical challenges is requesting assistance, primarily with transportation for children and help with meals. The family lives close to the Maple View Ice Cream store. You can sign up to help through the
LotsaHelpingHands website, or
contact the Caring Ministry for more information.
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Justice & Service Events
suggested by members/committees
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AUCTION TO RAISE FUNDS FOR HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATION IN SAN RAMÓN NICARAGUA Sister Communities of San Ramón, initiated by Eno River UU Fellowship, announces a goal to raise $30,000 toward expanding education so children can continue beyond fifth grade. There are over 70 rural schools in San Ramón, but only two high schools. Participate online by April 15 to bid or donate at www.san-ramon.org. Community Church is committed to support two elementary schools there. Contact: robin@san-ramon.org. Submitted by P & J
SUPERINTENDENT OF SCHOOLS MEET AND GREETS Meet Pamela Baldwin, who this month began her tenure as Superintendent of Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools, having served as Superintendent of Asheville City Schools. 6:30 - 7:30 p.m., Tuesday April 18, First Baptist Church, 106 North Roberson Street. Hosted by First Baptist Church. 6 - 7 p. m., Wednesday April 19, Phoenix Academy High School, 750 South Merritt Mill Road. Hosted by Public School Foundation.
Submitted by Charles M. Jones Peace and Justice Committee
ISLAMIC STATE, WOMEN AND VIOLENCE Miriam Cooke, Duke professor of history, focuses on media and artists' representation of sexual violence in 21st century Arab world. 5:30 - 7:00 p. m., Thursday, April 20, UNC's Hamilton Hall Room 569, next to Davis Library (parking in Bell Tower Lot). Part of Carolina Gender, War and Culture Studies Series in cooperation with Carolina Center for Study of Middle East and Muslim Civilizations.
Submitted by Charles M. Jones Peace and Justice Committee
JULIUS CHAMBERS: A LIFE IN THE LEGAL STRUGGLE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS Panelists Joseph Mosnier, Adam Stein, and Ted Shaw, moderated by Rich Rosen, UNC professor of law emeritus and co-author of biography of one this nation's greatest legal scholars and civil rights leader. 6:30 p.m., April 26, Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. Sponsored by Chapel Hill/Carrboro NAACP, Organizing Against Racism Alliance, and Justice In Action Committee of Town of Chapel Hill.
Submitted by Charles M. Jones Peace and Justice Committee
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CROP WALK Part of the funds raised by CROP go to provide safe, closer water supplies to people in developing countries. "We walk because they walk" refers to the long trips to get basic water. You can sign up that day,
April 23, from
1:30 to 2:30 at the Carrboro Farmers' Market, sponsor yourself, or get a few friends to help also, and walk with lots of your neighbors who have the same concerns you do. Something we take for granted is a precious commodity many places in the world.
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ART IN THE SANCTUARY
"My Grace is Sufficient" photographs by Lori Vrba from March 5 through April 30. Vrba's imagery is rooted in themes of memory, illusion, loss and revival. She is a self-taught artist committed to film and the traditional wet darkroom.
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MEDITATION Please join us in the sanctuary for silent meditation. We meet regularly on Tuesday evenings,
7:15-7:45 p.m. For more information
contact Delia Keefe.
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WEEKLY VIGILS FOR JUSTICE AND PEACE: Chapel Hill: 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. EDT, Fridays, corner of Elliott Rd and East Franklin St. Bring your sign to show your concern or take one from collection. 919-942-2535. Submitted by Charles M. Jones Peace and Justice Committee
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LECTIO (SACRED READING) GROUP meets at noon every Friday in the Commons. We use readings from poetry and the wisdom traditions of the world's religions. No need to sign up ahead of time. Please join us!
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STAY CONNECTED
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