Sunday, March 14 at 10:15 a.m. via Livestream

Recent scientific work has identified “awe” as a powerful force for good in our lives. Can awe be cultivated? What do religions say about awe? Where have YOU found awe in your life? Rev. Caplow would love to hear your stories or see photos that express awe for you – send to minister@uucuc.org.

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.

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.

"GOD BEYOND THE SHAMROCK"

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

St. Patrick famously compared the Trinitarian God to a three-leaf shamrock – how might we as UUs answer him today with our own understandings of the divine and the natural world? Join us this Sunday to celebrate the Spring Equinox and embrace the vivid diversity of UU belief with the vibrant poetic language of the Earth.

"THE CONTINUED COSTS OF INEQUALITY"

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

Each year for our UUCUC auction one of the items is the privilege of choosing a topic for a sermon. Last year Kathleen Robbins had the winning bid, and this topic, on inequality, is her chosen one. We all know that inequality is increasing in our nation and around the world. What does it mean for us? How can we respond? What are the ethical and moral dimensions of inequality? Come watch Rev. Caplow wrestle with these thorny questions.

Do you want her to speak on a particular topic next year? Make a bid at our April auction!

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

Tim started with UUUCUC on February 24, replacing Kerri Peters. You can read Tim's bio at this link.

Please help us welcome Tim to UUCUC by signing this Kudoboard! It will be delivered to him on Monday, March 16.

LAST CHANCE! Take the Survey: Who are Inspiring Leaders at UUCUC?

Watch: Open Hearts Memorial Covered by Medill Reports Chicago

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

JOYS AND SORROWS sent to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org last Sunday, March 7.

From Michele Townsend Grove: A joy for Cathy Ritchie and all the others who have honored the life and death of Kari Alice Lynn. Just this week, our UUCUC library received a large box of wonderful books bought in honor of Kari Alice lovingly donated by Cathy Ritchie. UUCUC members who are anxious to use the church library will have the opportunity to check these books out once the library team has the system up and running. We hope that we will be ready by the start of summer.

From Rev. Sally Fristche: I am overjoyed to know that we have officially renewed our designation as a Welcoming Congregation! This means we are putting in the work and education needed to make this faith community one that fully embraces and celebrates lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer identities. A thousand thank-yous to the lay-leaders who continue to do this work - you are truly living into our UU values!

From Umeeta Sadarangani: My parents will celebrate their 59th wedding anniversary tomorrow, March 8. We hope to visit them in Connecticut this summer to celebrate in person after a long time apart.

From Tanja Hodges: I'm feeling grateful that my sister's family is Covid-free now. No casualties. Also, my mom has had her second Covid Vaccination. Things are starting to look up!

From Jerry Carden & Tim Temple: Please keep two of our dear friends, a local couple, in your thoughts as they both face major health challenges and life changes as a result.

From Debbie Rugg: Each Sunday a Joy to watch and listen to Juan Camacho Castro’s light-skilled touch in our Sanctuary!

From Debra Karplus: A very flattering article in Saturday News Gazette page B-2 about my daughter Sari Karplus and the award winning children’s book she authored. I am so proud of her.

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 March, we will support UC Books to Prisoners through our social action offering. Your donation supports an Urbana-based project that provides books to incarcerated individuals in Illinois at no cost by mail, as well as through two county jail libraries which they operate.

Volunteer opportunities are also available; visit their website to learn more.

During the month of February 2021, CU at Home was selected to be the recipient of the shared offering. As of March 3, the UUCUC congregation has contributed a total of $2,692.50!

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, March 16 by 5pm at the latest.

Read our policy on publications for details.

Please send your submittals to pubs@uucuc.org and not to the admin email.

Closed until further notice

Need reimbursement for a purchase or two made on behalf of a committee project? Fill out this online reimbursement form, which will go to the DCA, and submit your receipts via email, if applicable.