WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
October 19 - October 25, 2018
Sunday Services
9:15am & 11:00am 
Sunday, October 21
It Takes a Demos
Rev. Thom Belote, Minister
The Greek word demos, from which we get the word democracy, means "village." As long as democracies have existed, people have fought with each other over who, in fact, gets to be a part of the village. As Unitarian Universalists, our fifth Principle calls us to promote the democratic process in our congregation and in society at large. We do this by insisting on an ever more inclusive "village".
MUSIC NOTES The Community Church Choir will be joined by instrumentalists Max Kuhlman and Jay Miller for this week's service, singing the UU choral classic,"It Takes a Village" by Joan Szymko, and a rousing Gospel-style anthem by Rollo Dilworth, with words by Langston Hughes. Come early for the Hymn Sing to sing along with the band.
TABLING                                                            FALL AUCTION
                   SANCTUARY FOR DIALOGUE
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.
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). Enter YOUR OWN DONATIONS online by Sunday, October 21st. 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. 
HABITAT CONSTRUCTION SATURDAY This Saturday, October 20, is Habitat's Women's Build Day at Crescent Magnolia, Orange County Habitat's new development South of Hillsborough for seniors. You can sign up to work morning or afternoon shift. To get on the construction volunteer mailing list, please contact Dave Morgan - morgandb@gmail.com
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.
SHELTER NECK RECOVERY VOLUNTEER DAYS Come to Shelter Neck and help with restoring the buildings after Hurricane Florence! Tasks are varied and include cleaning and tearing out walls. Work days are Saturdays - Oct 20, 27 & Nov 3, 10. Questions: Contact Marion Hirsch at hirsch.marion@gmail.com
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.
DEADLINE FOR SURVEY PARTICIPATION - THIS WEEKEND 
Sunday October 21 is the FINAL DAY for sharing your feedback on the strategy for moving forward with the Building Project. Just go to the Building on Our Legacy home page and click to either submit a form via Survey Monkey, or download a form to print, complete and deposit in the collection box in the Commons. Or, tune in by visiting the table in the alcove between kitchen and stage during coffee hour Sunday morning.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY STP  Habitat for Humanity is building homes for Seniors! The Share the Plate collection on October 28 will support the construction of 24 townhomes for seniors in Hillsborough. Homeowners will be in the Jones building following the service to talk more about this project. Not able to make it October 28? Send your contribution to the church office. Make checks payable to The Community Church of Chapel Hill UU with "Habitat for Humanity" in the memo line.
TAX CHAT Church Treasurer Andrew Wright will host an informal conversation about potential tax benefits and mechanics of END-OF-YEAR DONATIONS to the church Capital Fund, either in fulfillment of your pledge or Just Because. Not a substitute for professional financial advice, but it can be helpful to compare questions and experience with others. IRS? QCD? RMD? Appreciated securities? Let's talk! The meeting is Sunday, October 28 at 12:30pm in the Straley Room.
IFC DINNER Fri., Nov. 2 is your next opportunity to join other church members in preparing dinner for local low income folks. Cook assistants work 4-5:30, servers work 5:45-7:15, all at the Community Kitchen, corner of Rosemary & Franklin. For this week only, please sign up to help at the IFC Table during Coffee Hour and meet the 2 dinner leaders. For questions, contact Maureen O'Rourke at morourke916@gmail.com
LET'S TALK TURKEY! Just in time for Thanksgiving gatherings, trained Sanctuary for Dialogue team members present Talking across the Political Divide with Friends and Family.
This workshop teaches skills for constructive conversations between people who disagree politically, with a chance to practice. Kirby Room, Mon., Nov. 12, 7-9:30, or Sat., Nov. 17, 2:00- 4:30. Signup Sundays at tabling by Nov. 4 or online by Nov. 7 at THIS LINK.
MINISTERIAL REVIEW SURVEY The Committee on Ministry is charged by the Board of Trustees to review the minister's performance annually and gather the congregation's input on his strengths and/or areas for improvement. We invite everyone to participate in this process. To access the survey, go to https://tinyurl.com/ministerCHCC-2018. You will find all necessary instructions there. If you have questions, contact committee member Caroline Pence. The deadline to participate is November 15th, 2018.
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!
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.
Justice & Service Events
suggested by Members & Committees
PROTECT OUR CONSTITUTION TOUR IN ORANGE COUNTY Experts share why amendments are put on ballot this fall, talk about these amendments with people where you live, and provide more ways to make a difference in this growing movement to protect OUR constitution. 4- 5:30 p.m., Sunday, October 21, Hillsborough Campus UNC Hospitals Conference Room 1002, 430 Waterstone Drive, Hillsborough. Sponsored by Democracy North Carolina and hosted by Northern Orange NAACP. jen@democracync.org
submitted by Peace & Justice
VISITING MIDDLE EASTERN-AMERICAN AUTHORS READING AND WORKSHOP Two poets write about violence and trauma in world today. Reading from their works Ruth Awad, award-winning Lebanese-American, and Shadab Zeest Hashmi, Pakistani-American author, 6 p.m., Saturday, October 20, Carrboro Century Center, 100 N Greensboro St, Carrboro. Literature Workshop: 1 - 4 p.m., Sunday, October 21, Chapel Hill Public Library, 100 Library Drive. Sponsored by Chapel Hill Library. Richard Krawiec
GUN LAWS IN THE US AND THE US SUPREME COURT Speaker Joseph Blocher, Duke University Law School professor, to discuss positive Second Amendment. 1:15 - 2:15 p.m., Monday,
October 22, Carol Woods Assembly Hall, 750 Weaver Dairy Road, Chapel Hill. Presented by Forum for Peace and Justice judybellin@gmail.com submitted by Peace & Justice
CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Church Women United, Fri, Nov.2, Human Rights Day Celebration, "Reaching for Wholeness in Solidarity with God's Creation" at Chapel in the Pines Presbyterian (314 Great Ridge Parkway, Chapel Hill 27516, off Manns Chapel Road, (919) 960-0616) 2018 Human Rights Award - Orange County Justice United. Come and be informed, inspired and blessed by fellowship with our sisters (and some brothers). Submitted by Connie Gates
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 Want to explore learning to meditate or developing your own mindfulness/meditation?  
Our group members would be happy to meet with you individually and share experiences. Join us Wednesday to set up a one-on-one discussion or call Delia Keefe (919)357-3510 or email deliakeefe@gmail.com. Please join us for silent meditation in the Sanctuary Wednesday evenings from 7:15-7:45pm. 
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