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June 29, 2018 - July 5, 2018
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Sunday Services
Single Service, 10:30 a.m.
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July 1
"By Any Other Name"
Krista Westervelt Rowe, Preaching Practicum
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Through personal stories, Krista will explore how identity can place us at the crossroads of Privilege and Oppression and how our Living Tradition guides us as we navigate that path.
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MUSIC NOTES Pianist Keith Sawyer will play Gathering Music this week, as well as accompany vocalist Kate Shipman during the service. They will be performing "(Something Inside) So Strong" by British songwriter and poet Labi Siffre, and the R&B song "None of Us Are Free."
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PARKING NOTICE Parking at the church can be tight. If you can park in one of the
auxiliary lots, we encourage you to do so.
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ECO FIRST SUNDAY RECYCLING
at the ECO table July 1:
B
atteries
(AAA - D, button, rechargeable),
corks
(natural and synthetic), and tiny bits of metal (paper clips, nails, screws, etc.).
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VIGIL MONDAY There is going to be a vigil
on Monday evening from 7 to
8 pm for the families who have crossed our borders seeking asylum. There will be a time for meditation and readings; for folks of all ages to come together in compassion, love and hope. Bring readings and poems that speak to you. For location information contact
Maureen O'Rourke.
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IFC DINNER The people who eat at the Community Kitchen rarely get to take a summer vacation, but they do get hungry while others are off on their travels. If you are in town on
Friday, July 6, please consider signing up to help cook or serve "our dinner". The sign-up sheet on the Kiosk tells the times. The kitchen is at Rosemary and Columbia in the old town hall, with parking quite close by. You do not have to be experienced to be helpful.
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MAGIC MAKERS/VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED FOR HOGWARTS ON THE HILL which will happen
July 27-29. We are having a Hogwarts makers party on
July 7 from 11:00-2:00. We especially need kitchen elves to cook and clean any or all of the weekend. Some cooks still needed to make delectable and horrid treats ahead of time. Come help us create the decorations that will transform the church into Hogwarts on the Hill. Questions? Interested? Contact
Lisa Lackmann or
Selden Holt.
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WOMENCIRCLE All women are welcome at the WomenCircle Ageless Grace and Nia Movement
on
Saturday, July 14
Community Room- 10:00 am-12:00 pm. Robin Poer will lead us in movement practices which we can sustain as we age. These exercises are suitable for people of every movement level. Wear loose comfortable clothes. Bring your water bottle, and yoga mat if you have one.
Questions Joann Haggerty
joannhhaggerty@gmail.com
or 919-929-5573.
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COMMUNITY CLICKERS
The Clickers will meet on Monday, July 16 from 7-9 pm in the Straley Room. 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 and chat. You are also welcome to come click and chat the entire time! Can't knit or crochet? Come learn! Contact
clickers@c3huu.org
for more information. Next meeting: August 1st from 2-4 pm in the Commons Area.
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UU READERS On Saturday, July 21 at 10:30 in the Kirby Room, the CCCH Readers will discuss Gulp: Adventures on the Alimentary Canal by Mary Roach. The book is an informative and humorous look at the part of the body beginning where food is consumed and ending where solid waste is expelled. Mary Hulett will be leading our discussion. Drop-ins are welcome.
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SUMMER TRY-IT-OUT COVENANT GROUPS
Sunday July 22, 3-5 PM and Sunday August 19, 3-5.
These are one-time groups for folks who would like to try a covenant group to see how they like it. Regular covenant group members are welcome too. Come to one, come to many. To sign-up or get more info
contact Joanne Wood
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR EMMA'S REVOLUTION
! This dynamic, award-winning activist duo will be performing here at the Community Church on October 13 to benefit Forward Together. Our behind-the-scenes team for this empowering concert is forming now.
Email Ginger Long
for more details and to join the team. Don't miss your chance to help make this event a reality!
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SHARE THE PLATE THANKS Sincere gratitude for the generous Share the Plate offering for OKAY (Opportunities for Kids and Youth) on May 13 - $1,103! OKAY encourages and supports affordable programs e.g. El Centro, Rogers Road,
Food for the Summer, church VBS, etc., and identifies others. OKAY provides information to families and agencies; advocates for more programs; recruits volunteers and supplies - to support low-resource families in our community to enhance the healthy development of their children. Contact conniegates@juno.com.
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FALL PLAY CANCELLED Unfortunately, due to the lack of male interest, we were unable to cast Spoon River Anthology and will not be doing a play this fall.
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STANDING ON THE SIDE OF LOVE The Community Church's "Love Team" is back in action! Join us as we Side with Love! We're currently assembling our crew to mobilize for this September's Pride Fest (in cooperation with other area UU congregations) and to prep for future social justice actions and events throughout the 2018-19 church year. For more information or to volunteer, contact Ruth Gibson at 919-259-2894 or
via email
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| STAFF TRANSITION Alice Tien will not be returning as the Community Church Pianist for the coming church year. If you would like to contact Alice to express your appreciation and gratitude, email Glenn at music@c3huu.org, and he'll be happy to put you in touch. |
SOUNDROOM HELP NEEDED: Helpers needed to set up and monitor the sound for services throughout the summer, and hopefully into the next church year. Everything you need to know can be learned in one 15 minute training session. And you will only be needed on average one service a month. No experience necessary. Contact Glenn Mehrbach at
music@c3huu.org for more information.
MUSIC TEAM MEMBER NEEDED: The Music Team is looking for a new member to represent the non-musicians in the congregation, in an effort to include the point of view of the receivers of the musical offerings as well as the creators. Meetings after the 2nd service once every 6 weeks. If interested, please contact music director Glenn Mehrbach at
music@c3huu.org.
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Justice & Service Events
suggested by members/committees
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FAMILIES BELONG TOGETHER
Rallies all over US Saturday, June 30 to protest for separated migrant toddlers and children who have been separated from their parents at border. Plead for compassion and defend basic Human Rights of most vulnerable.
10:30 a.m., Peace and Justice Plaza, Franklin at Henderson Streets, Chapel Hill; 1 p.m., Chatham Courthouse, Pittsboro. Submitted by Peace & Justice Committee
CARAVANISTAS FROM CUBA REPORT
Program about building bridges and tearing down walls includes talks, short film, lecture, refreshments.
20-minute Dare to Dream video features medical students from US. Donations requested for Interfaith Foundation for Community Organization and Pastors for Peace, who express solidarity with people of Cuba and push for normal relations with their country. 3-5 p.m., Saturday, June 30, Lyon Park, Community Family Life and Recreation Center, 1309 Halley Street, Durham. 919-542-2139. Submitted by Peace & Justice Committee
CELEBRATION OF FOURTH OF JULY IN CARRBORO AND CHAPEL HILL Carrboro Family Fourth: parade, music, food, games, family activities, tables of local activist organizations; 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m., Town Hall Grounds. Chapel Hill: live music, fireworks, games, face painting, old-fashioned family fun; 7-10 p.m., Kenan Memorial Stadium, 104 Stadium Drive. Submitted by Peace & Justice Committee
ANNUAL PUBLIC READING OF DOUGLASS' FOURTH OF JULY ADDRESS Join 5th Annual Community Reading of Frederick Douglass' essay, "The Meaning of the Fourth of July for the Negro," that reflects a sobering point of view about what is commonly considered to be America's Independence Day. Introductory remarks provided by William Sturkey, UNC history professor. Noon-1: 30 p.m., Carrboro Century Center - Century Hall, 100 North Greensboro Street.
919-918-7310. Submitted by P&J
THE FESTIVAL FOR THE ENO
presented by the Eno River Association, raises awareness and funds to protect and restore exceptional places that provide our region with clean water and healthy forests, wildlife and natural areas, and open space. The festival will take place from 10 am to 6 pm on July 4 and July 7 at West Point on the Eno in Durham. Local environmental organizations will be tabling. For tickets and information, see https://www.enofest.org/. Submitted by ECO
VOLUNTEER TO TRANSPORT FLOC MEMBERS REGIONAL MEETINGS FLOC's farmworker members need rides to their scheduled meetings July 22 and August 19. Email Dave Austin and copy Damon Williams with the National Farm Worker Ministry if you are willing to drive 1-4 farmworkers so they can get from their labor camps to their meeting. Dave Austin: 919-433-6718. Submitted by P & J
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UNC STUDENT FIGHT AGAINST WHITE SUPREMACY Effort to educate public about Silent Sam statue and build support to remove it continues. Join Women's International League for Peace and Freedom-Triangle Branch to vigil and distribute information about history of Silent Sam's presence on UNC campus. Noon to 1 p.m., Wednesdays, Silent Sam, East Franklin Street by Pettigrew Hall. Community contact: ekkeel2me@gmail.com or 252-944-7474. Submitted by P & J
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MORE WAYS TO ASSIST SENDING BOOKS TO NC PRISONERS Prison Books Collective's volunteer workdays packing free books remain 1 to 4 p. m, Sundays, 4312 Etta Rd, Durham, when books may be donated. Donate money online or mail. Directions and information: http://prisonbooks.info prisonbooks@gmail.com Submitted by P&J
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ART IN THE SANCTUARY "Whimsical Travels" A Chapel Hill native, Cinc Hayes's artwork is inspired by many years of traveling across the world, and his mixed media works echo the landscapes of faraway lands. Energies of these landscapes, people and animals reveal themselves through vibrant layers of color and texture on canvas. In addition to a formal background in studio art, the artist has a degree in philosophy and religious studies that lends a multilayered complexity to his work.
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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.
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