The UUCUC Office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 28 and 29. There will not be an issue of eNews for November 28.  If you have anything that is time sensitive that would go into newsletter on the 28th, please send it to pubs@uucuc.org by noon on Wednesday, November 20, and we will put it into the eNews on November 21.
THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE
"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. 
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
SATURDAY, NOV 16

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COUNCIL MEETING - ALL WELCOME!

SATURDAY, NOV 16

FACILITATING DIALOGUES ON CONTENTIOUS ISSUES

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

HELP CHOOSE UUCUC'S SHARED OFFERING RECIPIENTS!

SUNDAY, NOV 17

WE WANNA WOKE COMMUNITY JUSTICE CHOIR

SUNDAY, NOV 17

UUCUC'S MONTHLY BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCHANGE!

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17

RACIAL JUSTICE PROJECT PRESENTS
THE HATE U GIVE

UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
"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? The Choir will be singing during this service!
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Sunday, December 1 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW AND KATHLEEN ROBBINS
Sunday, December 8 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

EMILY MCKOWN AND THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH OF UUCUC
Sunday, December 15 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
Bookmark our  UUCUC Events   and  UUCUC Calendar  webpage for future reference.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

STARTING POINT: A SMALL GROUP MINISTRY FOR NEWCOMERS

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 24

UU VOICES BOOK GROUP: BUDDHIST VOICES IN UU

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 26

BOARD OF TRUSTEES NOVEMBER 2019 BUSINESS MEETING

NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
WELCOMING CONGREGATION RENEWAL FROM UUA

DAILY BREAD SOUP KITCHEN BACKPACK PROJECT

UPDATE: THANKSGIVING 2019 SERVICE AND POTLUCK CANCELLED
 
THE NEW CHURCH DIRECTORIES HAVE ARRIVED!

UUA GENERAL ASSEMBLY REGISTRATION OPEN

UUCUC'S WINTER PAGEANT IS COMING SOON!

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. 
OUR CARING CONGREGATION
JOYS, CONCERNS AND SORROWS

A sorrow shared by Umeeta Sadarangani
My friend of 35 years, Beverly, has just been diagnosed with lymphoma. I am also concerned for my brother's health, and for my mother, who is in rehab after breaking her ankle. Please hold them all in your thoughts and prayers.
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....
SPREAD THE WORD: UUCUC'S FAITHFY GOAL FOR FIRSTSTEPS COMMUNITY HOUSE

MESSAGE FROM UUCUC'S IJTF: ADOLESCENT IN NEED OF GUARDIANSHIP

YMCA FRIDAY FORUM: ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE AND COMMUNITY RECOVERY

TRANSGENDER DAY OF REMEMBRANCE

On November 20th, the transgender community and allies come together to honor those in the transgender community who died this past year due to violence.

Gwendolyn Ann Smith, a founder of the Transgender Day of Remembrance states "Transgender Day of Remembrance seeks to highlight the losses we face due to anti-transgender bigotry and violence. I am no stranger to the need to fight for our rights, and the right to simply exist is first and foremost. With so many seeking to erase transgender people -- sometimes in the most brutal ways possible -- it is vitally important that those we lose are remembered, and that we continue to fight for justice."
GIVING AND GRATITUDE
RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS

In October 2019, Champaign County Health Care Consumers was selected to be the shared offering. Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) believes that health care is a basic human right, and is dedicated to the mission of working for quality affordable health care for all, and for environmental health and justice. CCHCC organizes individuals and communities to have a voice in the health care system and to affect social change to achieve health justice. CCHCC carries out its mission through direct service, consumer education, advocacy, and community organizing. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total o f $2123.23 that month!
IN MEMORIAM DONATIONS
With the recent passing of so many beloved members over the last several months, members and friends of the congregation have made generous donations to honor those who have passed. We thank you for your generosity.

  • David and Anne Sharpe (in memory of Chet Strohecker)
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 14
Care Core Meeting / 2:30 p.m. / Library
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1

Friday, November 15
No events scheduled

Saturday, November 16
(Common Ground Co-Op Annual Retreat) / 8:00 a.m. / Children's Chapel
Religious Education Council / 9:00 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Facilitating Dialogues on Contentious Issues 2.0 / 3:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 4:30 p.m. / Classroom #1

Sunday, November 17
Adult Discussion Group / 9:00 a.m. / Library
Mindfulness Meditation Group / 9:00 a.m. / YRUU Classroom
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
Book and Magazine Exchange / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
We Wanna Woke Community Justice Choir / 11:45 a.m. / Sanctuary
Shared Offering Election Meeting / 11:45 a.m. / Children's Chapel
The Hate U Give Movie and Discussion / 2:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
OWL / 4:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel, Library, OWL Classroom

Monday, November 18
Bridge Group / 1:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
UU Horn Band Rehearsal / 6:45 p.m. / Sanctuary
Caregivers' Chalice Circle | 7:00 p.m. | Library

Tuesday, November 19
(DSC Playgroup) / 8:30 a.m. / Classroom #4
UU Feminist Book Group / 7:00 p.m. / Library
Social Action Committee Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, November 20
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
Dream Team Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
 
Thursday, November 21
UU Women's Lunch Group / 11:30 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
Card Writing Party / 1:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
Building and Grounds Advisory Team / 1:00 p.m. / Fireplace Room
Membership Committee Meeting / 5:30 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Reflective Writing Circle / 7:00 p.m. / Library
UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Next eNews: November 21, 2019
Last day for content: Wednesday November 20 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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