Sunday, February 21 at 10:15 a.m. via Livestream

"Beloved Community" is our Soul Matters theme for February and the theme for our annual Generosity Campaign, focused on our justice work here at UUCUC. On this second Sunday of our Generosity Campaign, come hear about how Beloved Community is related to the "8th Principle Project" within Unitarian Universalism.

One of the leaders of that movement, Paula Cole Jones, who is a lifelong UU, racial justice activist, and leader from All Souls UU in Washington DC, will speak with Rev. Caplow about her vision for the future of Unitarian Universalism. These are the proposed words of the 8th Principle: We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.

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.

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.

"Let us dream big and make our bold plans a reality, as we “Build Beloved Community” together." - Brian T. McDermott

Sunday, February 28 at 10:15 a.m. via Livestream

Sunday, March 7 at 10:15 a.m. via Livestream

"What does it mean to be a people of commitment?" is our Soul Matters theme for March. Come hear a "sermon in dialogue" as our two ministers reflect on commitment and what sometimes can scare us or block us from commitments we may long to make - and especially. How might we commit anyway, even if we are afraid? This is also "Pledge Sunday" and the end of our Generosity Campaign - stay tuned for some fun ways we will celebrate.

If you have missed any of the previous live streamed services, you can view them at our past streamed services page. You can also view previous live streamed services on our YouTube channel.

COVID-19 – Updates and Resources 

Bookmark our UUCUC Events and UUCUC Calendar webpages for future reference.

Randy Kobel has been hired as the new Director of Facilities! His first day is Sunday, February 21. He has an extensive background in maintenance and construction and we are thrilled to have him join the staff. You can read his full profile here.

We are overjoyed to welcome seven new members to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign this week! Read through our newest members’ brief introductory blurbs at this link.

Have something you'd like to share? Contact pubs@uucuc.org

New adult religious education offerings for 2021 have been announced in the Adult Religious Education Prospectus earlier this month. It promises to be a fun semester of classes, workshops, discussion and creative learning. The adult religious education committee is working on new programs to be added to this semester’s program. Keep an eye here for updates! Also, updates will be included in the eNews and on the church calendar.

Please consider donating to the Little Free Pantries run by Julie Laut and AJ Herzog, which they have kept active daily since late spring. In order to address increased and unique needs this winter, they have created an Amazon wish list. All items will be delivered to Julie's house and shared between the two pantries. Donations of all items will continue to be accepted as usual at both locations, if you want to bring them in person.

Thank you for your support and generosity ~ Julie and AJ

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.

UUCUC'S "BUDDY SYSTEM"

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.

JOYS AND SORROWS sent to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org last Sunday, February 14.

From Angie Urban: This Valentine's Day marks a special anniversary for Dan Urban and myself. We are celebrating 20 years of marriage! Young and innocent living in paradise (Hawaii), we hopped a plane to Vegas to tie the knot back in February 2001. 9/11 hit seven months later and changed our lives (as soldiers and young newlyweds) entirely. Now, it is bittersweet as we close this 20th bookend to note COVID is again impacting our lives and those of our loved ones. Over the years, we have weathered many storms together and I am grateful for the strength of our marriage. I look forward to better days ahead and another 20+ years together.

From Natalie Becerra-Stasiewicz: Sorrow that my Uncle Gerry died on Wednesday night. COVID prevented his family from being with him when he passed away. I will miss his strong hugs. However, we have the joy of baby Lavender being blessed today.

From Jerry Carden & Tim Temple: We are wishing each other, and everyone else, a very special Valentine's day as we also celebrate our forty years together.

From Julie Laut: Joy in my heart today to acknowledge (from a distance) both my mom's birthday yesterday and my son, Julian's, 20th birthday today. I can't wait for the day we can all be together to celebrate!

From Jenny Hunt: Joy at the beautiful memorial service held Friday night for our dear friend Kari Alice Lynn.

From Mike and Jenna Zeidler: A joy - the 21st anniversary of our marriage! There have been many joys and sorrows through the years that we have weathered together and we look forward to many more.

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.

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:

During the month of February, we will support C-U at Home through our social action offering. Your donation supports daily averages of 65 friends who visit the Phoenix Drop-in Center, taking 13 showers and doing 11 loads of laundry; 49 men and 8 women who stay in their Emergency Shelters; 8 men and women who stay in Transitional Houses; 64 people who call their Emergency Outreach line, and 9 people who are involved in their C-U at Work program.

Volunteer opportunities are also available, including helping at the drop-in center and driving. Call 217-819-4569 or visit their website to learn more.

During the month of January 2021, Eastern Illinois Foodbank was selected to be the recipient of the shared offering. As of February 3, the UUCUC congregation has contributed a total of $2,677.50!

Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page.

As of March 2020, 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 virtual unless noted otherwise. At this time, we are strongly recommending that no groups meet in person.

Last day for content: Tuesday, February 23 by 5pm at the latest.

Read our policy on publications for details.

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Please do not send to admin@uucuc.org.

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