UUCUC Office Closed on November 11: The UUCUC office will be closed on Monday, November 11 in recognition of Veteran’s Day. On Tuesday, November 12 the office will be open again for regular business hours, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE
"ENGAGING OUR NEIGHBORS"
REV. SCOTT AASENG
Sunday, November 10 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

Crises like the ones we’re facing call for radical action. Not necessarily more extreme action, but radical in the sense of addressing the roots of these crises. One of the most radical actions we can take is to talk – and listen – to our neighbors.

Rev. Scott Aaseng serves as Executive Director of our statewide UU justice network, the Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI). 

UUANI OVERVIEW AFTER THE SERVICE
The Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) provides UUs across the state with advocacy and legislative leadership to build community and power to promote justice and a healthy planet. Join Rev. Scott Aaseng, Executive Director, in the Library after the service (11:30 a.m.) on November 10 to learn more about UUANI and its campaigns, and share what UUCUC is doing to bring about meaningful change.  
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 9

UUCUC COFFEEHOUSE: AUTUMN 2019
VARIETY SHOW

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

STARTING POINT: A SMALL GROUP MINISTRY FOR NEWCOMERS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10

CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR KYLE LUKOFF TO VISIT UUCUC

UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
"JUST ONE STRAIN OF THE WHOLE EARTH'S SONG"
AMY HASSINGER
Sunday, November 17 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

The daily drumbeat of apocalyptic climate crisis news can make us feel as if we are teetering on the edge of doom. How do we face such a dire cultural and ecological moment? How do we gather our courage? Come hear one UU’s reflections on the pursuit of joy, the power of song, and the transformative promise of creative improvisation.  

Amy Hassinger is a singer, a member of our church, and an Assistant Professor of Creative Writing at the U of Illinois. She’s currently working on a new book about the climate apocalypse, jazz singing, and the pursuit of joy. 
"ENOUGH"
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Sunday, November 24 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

What is enough? How do we know? As we prepare to enter the holiday season, so filled with abundance (and over-abundance) of every kind for some of us, and for others, yearning and wishfulness for such abundance, what is to be learned from the voluntary simplicity movements, as well as modern understanding of the power of mindfulness for bringing compassionate attention to these areas of our lives?
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Bookmark our  UUCUC Events   and  UUCUC Calendar  webpage for future reference.
SATURDAY, NOV 16

FACILITATING DIALOGUES ON CONTENTIOUS ISSUES

SATURDAY, NOV 16

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COUNCIL MEETING - ALL WELCOME!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

RACIAL JUSTICE PROJECT PRESENTS
THE HATE U GIVE

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
UPDATE: THANKSGIVING 2019 POTLUCK VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

WELCOME AUSTIN CODY, UUCUC'S NEW ACTING CHOIR DIRECTOR

UUCUC'S WINTER PAGEANT IS COMING SOON!

UPDATE: PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATES TRAINING PROGRAM

SHAPE OUR FUTURE WORKSHOP NOTES: ONCE UPON A TIME...

YRUU WINTER CLOTHING DRIVE IN NEED OF DONATIONS

REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW TRAVELLING THIS WEEK

GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION OPEN

DO YOU CONSIDER YOURSELF CREATIVE?

A MID YEAR AUCTION REMINDER

UPDATE ON UUCUC DIRECTORY

SUNDAY DISH SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

DO YOU NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH? Are you willing to drive your fellow UUs to church occasionally? If you need a ride or are able to help out with this valuable service, please contact our dedicated ride coordinator, Anne Reeser at: 217-369-1764. 
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
INTERIM DRE MICHELE GROVE'S TRAVEL SCHEDULE

UPCOMING CHILD DEDICATION CEREMONY IN DECEMBER

OUR CARING CONGREGATION
JOYS, CONCERNS AND SORROWS

A joy shared by Beth A. Cobb
Grateful for my neighbors who joined with community officials to brainstorm ways to make our neighborhood safer for all.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
UUCUC Shared Offering.  Each month a selected organization is chosen to receive half of our weekly Sunday plate collections, designated checks written to UUCUC with organization's name written in the memo line, cash envelopes designated for "Shared Offering" within the specified month and on-line donations through our  GIVE WEBPAGE .

During the month of November, Sunday services’ shared offerings will support CU At Work. Read more....
YMCA FRIDAY FORUM / CONVERSATION CAFE: VOTER EMPOWERMENT AS JUSTICE

FAITHIFY COMMUNITY HOUSE UPDATE: PLEASE KEEP SHARING OUR CAMPAIGN!

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, November 7
UU Women's Lunch Group / 11:30 a.m. / Papa Del's on South Neil St.
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1

Friday, November 8
No events scheduled

Saturday, November 9
Loss of Life Partner Covenant Group / 11:30 a.m. / Library
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 4:30 p.m. / Classroom #1
UUCUC Coffeehouse / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall

Sunday, November 10
Adult Discussion Group / 9:00 a.m. / Library
Mindfulness Meditation Group / 9:00 a.m. / YRUU Classroom
Immigration Justice Task Force / 9:00 a.m. / Children's Chapel
Racial justice Project Meeting / 9:00 a.m. / Fireplace Room
Children's Choir / 9:15 a.m. / Classroom #1
Nursery / 10:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
Religious Education / 10:15 a.m. / Children's Chapel, Classrooms #1, #2, #3, OWL Classroom, YRUU Classroom
Sunday Service / 10:15 a.m. / Sanctuary
Young Adult Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois Overview / 11:30 a.m. / Library
Starting Point: Newcomer Class / 12:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
OWL / 4:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel, Library, OWL Classroom

Monday, November 11
Bridge Group / 1:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Compassion and Choices Action Team Meeting | 7:00 p.m. | Fellowship Hall

Tuesday, November 12
(DSC Playgroup) / 8:30 a.m. / Classroom #4
Personnel Committee Meeting / 5:00 p.m. / Fireplace Room
Board of Trustees Study Session / 6:30 p.m. / Classroom #1

Wednesday, November 13
Last day for content for eNews & Order of Service by noon, the latest.
UU Playgroup / 9:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
CrUUners Rehearsal / 6:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
(Smart Recovery) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Choir Rehearsal / 7:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
 
Thursday, November 14
Care Core Meeting / 2:30 p.m. / Library
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Next eNews: November 14, 2019
Last day for content: Wednesday November 13 by noon the latest.

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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION
Regular Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Church Office
(217) 384-8862
Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
Kate Barton
Director of Facilities
Sherry Bohlen
Director of Congregational Engagement
Austin Cody
Acting Choir Director

Brian Franklin
Director of Congregational Administration
Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education

Kelsey Libert
Childcare Coordinator
Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
Blake Preston
Religious Education Assistant
Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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