REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Karen Simms is a community leader, therapist, and founder of the CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative. She was given the “Freedom Fighter” award by the CU chapter of the NAACP in 2019. In dialogue with Rev. Caplow, Karen Simms will share from her life, and what inspires her and keeps her going forward in the face of challenges and disappointments.
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SUBMITTING JOYS AND SORROWS
Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org any time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service. They will be read aloud. |
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Join our online Zoom Fellowship Hour after the service on Sunday (around 11:30 a.m.). Come chat with UUCUC members and friends! All are welcome.
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Your contributions and support allow us to continue to respond with love and resources to the needs in our congregation and the wider community. We couldn’t do it without your support and we are grateful to each of you.
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STAFF WORSHIP TEAM
Thursday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. via Livestream
Join us on Thanksgiving Day at 11:00 a.m. for a special short service service of gratitude, with sharings by the UUCUC Staff Worship Team (Rev. Caplow, Rev. Fritsche, Michele Grove, Emily McKown, Austin Cody, and Matthew Gladden) as their “thank you” to you! The service will be followed by a Thanksgiving Fellowship led by Sylvia and Brian McDermott. |
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JANET REVELL BARRETT
David Whyte writes: “Thankfulness finds its full measure in generosity of presence, both through participation and witness.” We explore this idea through a cornucopia of reflections from persons of many ages and perspectives that range from the unabashedly grateful to the less certain. We gather together in shared appreciation of our lives, inviting others to join us and to witness gratitude in fuller measure.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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The Storytelling Channel is an unlisted YouTube Channel which provides children, youth, adults, and families the opportunity to hear stories, music and poetry. Stories are for all ages! Tune in to see some familiar faces and enjoy. Since it is located on an unlisted YouTube Channel, it is important to register. Read more
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OPPORTUNITY TO HELP
Two of our members have a “Free Little Pantry” set up in their yards and would welcome your help with keeping their pantries stocked. Donations can be brought in Urbana to Julie Laut at 505 W. Main or in Champaign to the home of the Herzog family at 306 S. Willis. Thank you for your generosity!
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GROCERY DELIVERY AVAILABLE
If it would be helpful to have someone deliver groceries for you, we have several folks who have volunteered to do this. Contact Julie Laut at: jlaut@hushmail.com or 513-544-2682 & she’ll put you in touch with a volunteer.
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UUCUC'S "BUDDY SYSTEM"
Staying connected while
UUCUC facilities are closed
During this time of social distancing, staying in touch and checking in with each other is going to be very important. We hope you will consider being part of our "Buddy System" so we can care for one another.
You can sign up here: https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/2184f1. Buddies will check in with each other regularly by phone to provide connection, companionship, and connections to help if needed. This is a great way to help each other. |
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From Florence Caplow: Sorrow for the death of 16 year old Gerryontae J. Brown of Champaign, who was shot and killed Thursday night in Champaign. Sending prayers to his bereaved family, and mourning the loss of yet another young person in our community to gun violence.
From Marsha Clinard: Three weeks ago Charlie Boast had surgery to implant part of a cochlear device with its 16 electrodes. Last Friday the exterior processor was attached and it was magical. For the first time in 35 years, Charlie was hearing sounds in his left side and his brain quickly responded. It was awesome and much learning and new adventures lie ahead. What joy!
From Ellen Jacobsen: Joy in some hours of virtual time with my grandkids yesterday. Sorrow that I couldn’t hug them and that there is such huge chaos in our country.
From Julie Laut: It is with fear and sadness that I anticipate the approach of nearly 250,000 Americans dead from this virus. My heart breaks open to send love to all those lost and those who will continue to suffer.
Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org any time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service each Sunday. They will be read aloud. |
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UUCUC Social Action Offering. Each month a selected organization is chosen to receive offerings from our congregation. You may donate to the social action offering for the month in one of the following ways:
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During the month of November, our monthly social action offering will support the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee. UUSC is a 4-star nonprofit organization that strives to center the voices of people most affected by injustice.
They create relationships with frontline grassroots movements across the world that support marginalized communities. This work is especially important during this global pandemic. UUSC is providing flexible support to their grantee partners around the world and encouraging their partners to pivot as needed in response to the pandemic.
Now and following the pandemic, UUSC will support self-determination and defend the rights of people displaced due to climate, conflict, oppression, or economic hardships. Read more.
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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
During the month of October 2020, Cunningham Township Angel Donor Fund was selected to be the shared offering. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total of $1,500 that month!
This Angel Fund was launched in 2018 by Cunningham Township to provide life-saving support for township program participants who have one-time miscellaneous needs that fall outside existing programs. All donated funds go directly to secure food, clothing, house, power and transportation.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page .
Note: Parenthesized meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisked meetings/events are closed.
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As of Monday, March 16, the UUCUC building closed as a preventative measure to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community.. All upcoming scheduled meetings and events at UUCUC listed on the calendar should be considered tentative. If you are planning on participating in a recurring meeting, please verify with the facilitator that the meeting or event is still scheduled to meet and is shifting to an online format. UUCUC leadership and staff are working to move all recurring meetings to an online format, but this may take some additional weeks. Stay tuned for more information! At this time, we are strongly recommending that no groups meet in person.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! |
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Next eNews: Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Last day for content: Tuesday, November 24 by 5pm at the latest.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
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Please do not send to admin@uucuc.org.
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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Regular Church Office Hours
Closed until further notice
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Church Office
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
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Kate Barton
Director of Facilities / RE & Office Assistant
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Austin Cody
Choir Director
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
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Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education
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Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
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Zoe Valentine
Director of Congregational Administration
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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