WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 12 - October 18, 2018
In This Issue:
Sunday Services
9:15am & 11:00am 
Sunday, October 14
What Are We Doing Here? 
Rev. Thom Belote, Minister
What Are We Doing Here? is the title of the newest book by Marilynne Robinson, one of our minister's favorite writers. This Service will be inspired by her thought and her deepest theological concerns. Join us for a provocative, inspiring, and challenging Service.
MUSIC NOTES
We are blessed to have cellist Debbie Davis providing the music for this Sunday's Service. Come early for a lovely piece by 17th century Baroque composer Domenico Gabrielli, then listen for music by Fauré and Aaron Minsky during the Service.
TABLING                                                            FALL AUCTION
                             COMMUNITY CLICKERS
                         NOMINATING COMMITTEE
PARKING is available at The Community Church, as well as alternate parking options . Click here for a map.
Parking is not allowed at the Kehillah across the street.
Upcoming Events
SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE MINISTER
All Souls to Visit 10/19-10/21 Named for the UU minister slain in Selma in 1965, the Reeb Project of the All Souls UU Church in Washington D.C., advances our 5th Principle through voter outreach. On the third weekend in October, a busload of UUs from DC will be coming to Chapel Hill and will engage in a day of "get out the vote" efforts with marginalized communities. We are looking for people who can offer home hospitality. If you are able to offer home hospitality, sign up online or contact Rev. Thom Belote. Look for more announcements about this weekend.
SAVE THE DATE FOR TABLE, OCTOBER 14
This year's Empty Bowls event will be held on the Weaver Street Market lawn in Carrboro from 3:30-7:00 pm. 100% of the proceeds will go to help TABLE provide emergency food aid to local hungry children! The event features live music, hand crafted pottery and delicious food from local vendors. For ticket information, go to www.tablenc.org and click on "events".  
IFC DINNER: The next dinner our church will be serving at the IFC Kitchen will be Tues., Oct. 16. Cooks are needed from 4-5:30. Servers work from 5:45-715. The kitchen is at the corner of Rosemary & Franklin Sts. Newcomers are very welcome . Please sign the sheet on the Kiosk during Coffee Hour. Maureen O'Rourke is the new leader of this dinner. Direct questions to her at morourke916@gmail.com 
NU-BLU AT COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERTS
The Community Church Concert Series kicks off its new season with Siler City-based rising stars Nu-Blu, Sat., Nov. 3, 8 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Individual and Season tickets available online and after Sunday services. Fabulous desserts and coffee/tea available at intermission! The concert series is a fund-raising and community-building endeavor that has raised thousands for church improvements. Come join us! Volunteers for parking and concessions welcome! For tix and info, click here. To volunteer, contact Terry Baker.
Within These Walls
2018 FALL AUCTION (Saturday, October 27, 5 pm; doors open at 4:30) - YOUR auction needs YOU to donate, to volunteer to help by signing up at the auction table after either service, and to attend and bid on auction night. It's FUN! Get your $10 ticket on Sunday and sign up for free child care (ages 3-10). Check our growing auction catalog and enter YOUR OWN DONATIONS online. Contact Don and Susan Blanchard with questions. 
SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION FOR ADULTS (SEA)
Upcoming classes: Spiritual Retreat (Rescheduled) Joy and Peace: Gifts of Awareness. Saturday 10/20 from 9:00 AM-3:00 PM led by Karen Jessee. God is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, Book Discussion: Thurs 11/1 to 11/15 from 3-4:30 PM led by Joe Swain. Register online or at the SEA table after services. 
SHARE THE PLATE APPLICATIONS DEADLINE!!
The Share the Plate (STP) Steering Committee is accepting applications for STP Sundays for Jan-June 2019.  Deadline:  Sunday, OCT. 14!  Applications may be found on the STP church webpage under Justice and Service.  Read more about our mission!! Applicants MUST use appropriate and current application forms and submit  to the Committee as directed on the webpage. Questions? Jill Baker or Jane Provan
TOWN HALL MEETING OCTOBER 14 Please come to this Sunday's TOWN HALL MEETING!  
Topic: Strategy for proceeding with the Building Project. Special snacks at coffee-hour 12-12:20, then sweets back in the Commons 12:20-12:30 to entice your return for the meeting's 12:30 start. Meeting concludes at 1:30, but Task Force leaders will stay as long as anyone still wants to ask questions. Child care and food provided.
COMMUNITY CLICKERS will meet from 7-9 pm on Monday, October 15th in the Straley Room (if Michael - déjà vu? - doesn't cause problems). Come join us! We will design a shawl for UNC Hospice using our 7" x 9" washable acrylic, worsted weight (#4) blocks and then click, chat, and sew blocks for the shawl. Can't knit or crochet? Come learn! Contact clickers@c3huu.org for more information. Next meeting: Wednesday, November 7th, 2-4 pm, Commons.
THE CHURCH BOARD OF TRUSTEES needs three new members for 2019: a Vice President for 2019 becoming President for 2020, and two Board Members. Candidates will serve three-year terms. The Nominating Committee - Jane Provan, Selden Holt, Abbie Beasley-Crombie and Jean Masse will announce nominations October 15th. The election will begin November 10th; results will be presented December 1st . Please contact a committee member if you are interested in serving on the Board! 9/21
NONFICTION READERS On Saturday, October 20, at 10:30 in the Kirby Room, the Nonfiction Readers will discuss When a Crocodile Eats the Sun, by Peter Godwin. The book describes the author's experience of growing up in Zimbabwe and living under the Mugabe regime. Betsy Kiesling will lead our discussion. The Readers meet on the third Saturday of each month; new members and drop-ins are welcome. For more information, contact Ed Steffes.
10/21: SHARE THE PLATE FOR INTER-FAITH COUNCIL (IFC)
IFC is focused on affordable housing and fundraising for the Food First Building that will house the Food Pantry, Community Kitchen, Social Services, offices and meeting rooms. IFC and outside congregations, organizations & individuals have raised half the funds for this building that will consolidate these services. We will have a table in the Jones building this Sunday with more information.
WELCOMING CHILDREN IN THE SANCTUARY Children are a wonderful gift to this community. Children are always welcome to worship in the Sanctuary. To support little ones during the service, we will now offer Busy Bags (pouches with fun activities) and Busy Boards (coloring and writing activities) as well as soft toys for our youngest worshipers. Stop by the new Children's Welcome Table in the Sanctuary (across from the Art Table near the Sound Room).
ECO EMAIL LIST
Since the content of weekly announcements has changed, ECO will no longer be giving notices of environmental events. If you would like to receive these notices, please join the ECO email list.
CHARLES HOUSE Many thanks are owed to the church members and friends who contributed to the Share the Plate for Charles House on Sept. 16th. $2320 was raised to go to their scholarship program for day care participants. The most ever!
OFFICE STAFF As you may know, the church has faced internet disruptions over the last couple of weeks. We are now happy to inform that connectivity has been restored and expanded into hard-to-reach areas, ie the Kirby Room. Please feel free to test internet connectivity throughout the building and email the office with your feedback. We are looking for news of any experienced irregularities and, of course, we are happy to hear any shouts of joy!!
SIDE WITH LOVE --VOTER INFORMATION Protect the NC Constitution! Find out why we recommend voting against all 6 proposed amendments, pick up a yard sign, get early voting information or register to vote at the Love Team table. Click here if you would like to help staff our table or help in other ways.
COVENANT GROUPS - Still a Few More Spaces in Covenant Groups
Groups start in October, and groups are filling fast, BUT there are spaces left!  Parent groups, 20s and 30s group, and a new daytime group, plus evening groups still have space!  Sign up on-line HERE .  Contact Joanne Wood at joannejw1@gmail.com for more information or church website HERE. 
Justice & Service
Suggested by Members & Committees 
CHALLENGING TRUMPISM Speaker Nancy Milio discusses organizing behind the headlines now taking place to oppose status quo. 1:15 - 2:15 p.m., Monday, October 15, Carol Woods Assembly Hall, 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill. Presented by Forum for Peace and Justice.
Ongoing Events
ART IN THE SANCTUARY The art in the sanctuary in September and October will be pieces from the Zimbabwe Artist Project, art made by  (mostly) the women of the Weya region of Zimbabwe. See information about the project on the artists' table in the sanctuary. To purchase a piece please see Marni Goldshlag. Payment is only by check made out to the church with "ZAP" on the memo line.
LECTIO (SACRED READING) MEDITATION GROUP meets at noon
every Friday in the Commons.  We use readings from poetry and the wisdom traditions of the world's religions as prompts for reflection and sharing.  No need to sign up ahead of time.  Please join us.
MEDITATION Please join us for silent meditation in the Sanctuary on Wednesday evenings, 7:15-7:45pm.  For questions contact  deliakeefe@gmail.com 
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