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UPCOMING SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES  
10:15 AM in Sanctuary
Sunday, May 20, 2018
"Racial Justice"
Deanna Hence, Karla Peterson,
Rev. Florence Caplow and Members of RJI

We have made a strong commitment, as a congregation, to work on racial justice and dismantling the powerful forces of white supremacy, within and without. T he congregation voted to hang our Black Lives Matter banner outside our building, we will be hanging the banner, together, on this Sunday.  We will also have our annual Teacher Recognition, to thank our RE teachers for their service during the year.
Sunday, May 27, 2018
"Bridging"

Every year some of our young people graduate from high school and from our YRUU program. We honor that immense transition through a special service, where we hear the voices of our youth as they stop across the bridge to young adulthood. Middle school and older youth are particularly encouraged to attend this service. 
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Bookmark our UUCUC Events webpage for future reference.
UUCUC Mindfulness Meditation Group -  Join fellow UU's in a mindfulness meditation practice before worship service on Sundays ( detailed schedule ) in the YRUU room. As always, the door will be left slightly open so that late arrivals can enter quietly.
On May 20 at 2:00 pm the Racial Justice Initiative group will show the Oscar-winning movie “GET OUT”.  In this (R-rated) satirical thriller/horror spoof, writer and director Jordan Peele confronts middle class America about “nice people” racism. Discussion will be led by Joe Omo-Osagie. 
 
Reviews:
 “In a scenario described as “The Stepford Wives” meets “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” Chris (Daniel Kaluuya), an African-American photographer, is about to meet his white girlfriend’s parents for the first time when he’s rattled to learn that she has not told them he is black.” ( nytimes.com )
 
“Racism doesn't always have to be virulent, it can sometimes take benevolent and malicious forms as displayed in this haunting and topical film.”  (Wesley Lovell, Cinema Sight)
Our Monthly Book & Magazine Exchange is Sunday, May 20. Bring in your books and magazines for exchange in Fellowship Hall after our service on Sunday, May 20. Books and magazines can be for children and adults. You can take home books or magazines without donating any and vice versa.
Are there parts of our church building you have never explored or are curious about? This Sunday, May 20, Todd Kinney will offer a short tour after our Sunday service. Meet Todd at the Welcome Table in the foyer outside the sanctuary approximately 30 minutes after the conclusion of the service. Tours will take place approximately once a month during the church year.
Join us at the next UU Happy Hour on Thursday, May 24th, at Joe’s Brewery. Come anytime between 5:00 and 7:00 pm to get together, chat, and relax. Joe’s Brewery is located at 706 S. 5th St. Champaign, on campus, but the students will be gone for the summer! For more information about the Happy Hour Group contact Russ Rybicki at russadr@fastmail.fm.
UUCUC Spring Piano Concert! Saturday, May 26 at 7:00 PM. Join us in the Sanctuary for a fabulous musical showcase featuring UUCUC's "in house" musicians. Performances by Maria Arrua Matthew Gladden, Matt Sheppard, Pierre Tang and Simon Tiffin. Special Guests: Aerosmith!
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Please note: We will have one more Uniter (June) and take a break until the Fall. The last day to submit for content is Wednesday, May 23rd (noon). Content focus should be on church year-end and Thank Yous!

Please email your content in a word document to pubs@uucuc.org. - Thank you!
Need Google Group Help? Check out this " getting started" with Google groups. A brief tutorial on how to join a group and how to manage your settings (too many emails, you can fix that!).
CARE CORE NEWS
Joys and Sorrows

Jerry Carden & The Music Committee: Sorrow for the family of Steve Schmidt, the owner of the Piano People, who died last week. Steve was the techician that rebuilt our Steinway. One of the last pianos he rebuilt.

Anonymous: In gratitude for Florence, mother & nurturer to all the spirits in this church home.

Janet Revel Barrett: A wonderful joy! A new granddaughter, Jane Ruth Barrett, born to Anna Ziemer and Alex Barrett on Friday, May 11. And more joy that grandparents, John and Debbie Ziemer, are visiting from Wisconsin.
SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE NEWS
Our May Shared Offering is supporting FirstFollowers. FirstFollowers is a community-based re-entry program located in Champaign. The program provides services and guidance to those impacted by the criminal justice system. Their advocacy and outreach initiatives aim to build healthy relationships that impact communities positively.  

Although it's not a religious program, Bethel AME Church's pastor, Larry Lewis, and his congregation has provided this program with a safe nurturing space that allows them to administer to the needs of the community and FirstFollowers operates a drop-in center there.

The mission at FirstFollowers is to build strong and peaceful communities. In order to accomplish this, they provide support and guidance to the formerly incarcerated, their loved ones, and the community as a whole.  First Followers offers a safe environment, peer-mentoring, assistance with employment searches, job training, advocacy for people with felony convictions, family reunification and service referrals.

For more information about FirstFollowers, visit their website and like their Facebook page.

Shared Offering Note: All designated checks and half of the Sunday plate offerings in May will be sent directly to FirstFollowers. Thank you in advance for your generous support.
The SAC table has a sign-up sheet for our Habitat Build scheduled for Saturday, June 2nd. Beginners are welcome.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION (RE) NEWS
Summer Volunteers Needed - Taste of RE! We have hired a talented and high energy summer RE teacher, Emily McKown, a lifelong UU who recently moved from Washington State. However, she needs a volunteer second adult in the classroom for each Sunday, for help and safety – no preparation needed, and all are welcome! Please sign up for a Sunday when you’re in town. Sign-up in Fellowship Hall next to the Hub table, and meet Emily there. Volunteers needed from June 17-August 19.
Upcoming RE Dates

Sunday, May 27th
Bridging Service.
Middle school and older youth are particularly encouraged to attend this service. Crafts will be available for all children in RE. Childcare will also be available.
 
Sunday, June 3
All Ages Service, Flower Communion
 
Sunday, June 10
Church Picnic and Service, Crystal Lake Park
Still Looking for RE Teachers...
 
Both the K/1 and 7th/8th grade classes have full teaching teams now - thank you! There are many openings in the other grade levels:
 
PreK - 3 slots
2nd/3rd - 2 slots
4th/5th - 3 slots
6th - 4 slots
YRUU - 3 slots
 
Come visit the RE table in Fellowship Hall next to the Hub table. Printed versions of the chosen curriculums are available, and someone will be there to answer questions.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page .

Note: Parenthesised meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisk meetings/events are closed.
Thursday, May 17
Care Core Steering Committee / 11:00 am / Library
 (Rental: Many Paths: an Agnostic AA) / 6:00 pm / Classroom #1
Reflective Writing Chalice Circle / 7:00 pm / Library
 
Saturday, May 19
(Rental: Many Paths: an Agnostic AA) / 4:30 pm / Classroom #1
Spring Coffeehouse / 7:00 pm / Fellowship Hall
 
Sunday, May 20
Mindful Meditation Group / 9:20 am / YRUU Classroom
Worship Service / 10:15 am / Sanctuary
Book & Magazine Exchange / 11:15 am / Table in Fellowship Hall
Young Adult Group / 11:30 am / Table in Fellowship Hall
Hospitality Team F Post Service Brunch / 11:45 am / Children’s Chapel
Film Showing “Get Out” / Doors Open: 2:00 pm; Film Starts: 2:30 pm / Fellowship Hall
 
Monday, May 21
Bridge Group / 1:00 pm / Children's Chapel
Caregiver’s Chalice Circle / 7:00 pm / Library
Moving Forward Divorce/Separation Group / 7:30 pm / YRUU Classroom
 
Tuesday, May 22
(Rental: DSC Playgroup) / 9:00 am / Nursery
 
Wednesday, May 23
eNews and OOS content is due to pubs@uucuc.org no later than noon
Retirement Group / 2:00 pm / Library
Membership Committee Meeting / 5:30 pm / Fellowship Hall
CrUUners Rehearsal / 6:00 pm / Sanctuary 
Adult Choir Rehearsal / 7:00 pm / Sanctuary
 
Thursday, May 24
(Rental: Many Paths: an Agnostic AA) / 6:00 pm / Classroom #1
Upcoming Publications - Mark Your Calendars!
Next eNews: May 24
Last day for content: Wednesday,
May 16 by Noon the latest.
Next Uniter: June 1
Last day for content: Wednesday, May 23 by Noon the latest.
Send your submittals to pubs@uucuc.org
UUCUC Contact Information
Church Office
(217) 384-8862
Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
Jody Hanger
Assistant for Religious Education
Matt Sheppard
Music Director
Sherry Bohlen
Membership Coordinator
Rosalyn Maziarka
Office Administrator
Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
Beth Cobb
Assistant for Services
Matthew Gladden
Accompanist
Stephanie Cobb
Sunday Kitchen Helper
Mary Foltz
Childcare Coordinator