When it comes to sex, many religions seek to suppress knowledge and understanding of our bodies, identities, and health. Thankfully, Unitarian Universalism is different! Our commitments to comprehensive sex education, LGBTQ representation, and reproductive justice, are longstanding and deeply rooted in our UU values. Join us for an affirmation and celebration of those values, as well as a historical framing for the ongoing effort to protect these basic freedoms and rights today.
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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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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STAFF WORSHIP TEAM
Thursday, November 26 at 11:00 a.m. via Livestream
In collaboration with the Membership Committee, we will be offering a short, gratitude-filled Thanksgiving Service online on Thanksgiving Day, followed by an opportunity for online fellowship. Stay tuned for more details!
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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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 Sally Fritsche: A candle of healing for Jessica Auguston, who had sinus surgery on Thursday. Recovery is going smoothly, with lots of naps and some hearty meals provided by UUCUC's Care Core. We're thinking of you, Jessica!
From Paul Weston: Thanks to Sally Fritsche’s inspired suggestion made at the end of last Sunday’s fellowship hour, I abandoned my evilly glowing computer screen last Tuesday, Election Day, to roam the sublimely peaceful space of the Sangamon River Forest Preserve. Enjoying the supreme artistry of nature at its best has the power to, for a while at least, restore the soul.
From Jerry Carden: Remembering my brother, Steve, he would have been 69 today. He left us way too early 29 years ago.
From Sam Beshers: Joy for the election result, which means that there is an opening for at least the next four years to plan and decide how I can best work for social justice, and that I don't have to be part of a resistance against our own government.
From Jim Hannum: Our daughter--in-law, Miryam, will become an American citizen this week. Miryam and our daughter, Christy, live in the DC area.
From Amy Hassinger: It's such a joy to have something to celebrate! And especially to be a part of this hopeful, hard-working community! Love to all!
From Elizabeth Simpson: Joy for the people who came together on Wednesday to connect and ground in solidarity to protect our vote. I fully believe it has been our collective clear stance that prevented much greater trouble than we’ve seen. Let’s keep it up!
From Julie Laut: Please keep my best friend, Meliah, and her daughter, Aurelia, in your thoughts as Meliah begins chemo and radiation for multiple myeloma.
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: November 19, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday, November 18 by Noon 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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