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Two Services: 9:30am & 11:15am
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November 10
The Story We Find Ourselves In
Rev. Thom, preaching
Last summer, the NY Times published The 1619 Project in an effort to "correct the record, reframing the country's history by placing the consequences of slavery and the contributions of black Americans at the center of the national narrative." The Unitarian Universalist Association's common read for this church year is An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz. On this Sunday, we will consider the story we find ourselves in and the telling of truthful, faithful stories.
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PARKING:
Parking is available at The Community Church, as well as alternate parking options.
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for a map. Please note: parking is not allowed at the Kehillah across the street.
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TABLING:
| Shrek, The Musical Ticket Sales |
| Community Service Ministry |
| Greening Chili Dinner Sign-up |
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- SACRED GARDENERS WORK DAY: Saturday, November 9 Join us outside in the church gardens this Saturday, November 9 from 10:00 am - 12 Noon to weed the beds, prune shrubs, remove weeds and vines from the Crepe Myrtle Circle garden (near the handicapped parking circle), and generally prepare our garden beds for the winter. We are also looking for any native plants that you can donate. Bring your garden gloves and any favorite gardening tools. EMAIL Julie Worth for more information or questions, or talk to Valerie Vickers.
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- IFC HOLIDAY MEALS SHARE THE PLATE Our church has the opportunity again to support the Inter-Faith Council's Holiday Meals. We will be collecting funds to provide nutritional meals for a family of four including turkey or ham plus all the typical Thanksgiving fixings. IFC served over 400 meals last year. Our church supported about 100 families. Help us to do our part by giving generously on November 10th's SHARE THE PLATE for IFC'S HOLIDAY MEAL. Email Lisa Epner for more info.
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- POP-UP MART IS BRANCHING OUT Homegrown and handmade items will again be available this Sunday on the "Close-The-Gap" table during coffee hour. Last Sunday featured a fresh crop of creative glassware with a festive flair. And a surprise offering of tickets for a performance of Cirque de Noël - quickly snapped up! Have you some bounty to offer? Bring it on! Every dollar will go directly to help close the funding gap for the church's building project.
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- GREENING SERVICE PROJECT As part of the Greening of the Church on December 7th, we'll be making gift baskets for the women and families at the IFC's HomeStart facility. Please donate full-size toiletries, feminine products, wipes and diapers. A complete list of needs is available on the collection boxes in the Commons or at the Greening table every Sunday in November. Questions? Email Bonnie Nelson or call 919-248-1853.
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- GREENING CHILI SUPPER & SING-ALONG Join us for the Chili Supper after the greening of the Sanctuary on Saturday, December 7. This yearly tradition starts at 5:30 p.m. in the Community Room. Sign up to help with set-up or clean-up and to bring chili, salad, cornbread, or a dessert to share. We'll enjoy a delicious meal and then the UUkes will lead us in singing carols. Come by the Greening/Chili Supper sign-up table after Services on Sundays (11/10-12/1) or email Bonnie Nelson or call 919-248-1853.
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- SPIRITUAL EXPLORATION FOR ADULTS (SEA)- UPCOMING OFFERINGS Connecting with God class on 2nd Sundays starts Nov. 10,The Present Moment class on Dec. 5, 12, and Tai Chi classes continue on Wednesdays. More courses on the website. Sign up HERE. More information on courses HERE.
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- SIGN UP FOR THE ANNUAL CHURCH HOLIDAY BAZAAR The church Holiday Bazaar is Sunday December 8th after each Service. Members of the church community can sell their handmade creative products (art, jewelry, music cds) with a percentage of sales going the church. If you would like a table, please contact Danny Gotham.
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- THANKSGIVING DINNER AT CHURCH
WOW! That was close. I was afraid the ghosts and goblins might have stolen Thanksgiving and we would not have our wonderful gathering. But no; it's full speed ahead with our plans. 1:00 on Thursday, November 28. Be a part of this event. All are invited. So check with your neighbors, friends and family and bring them along. Email SAM Brooks to let her know you are coming then check out the Sign-up for the next step.
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- BALANCE & ACCURACY IN JOURNALISM WED. NOV. 13 7:30 PM SANCTUARY With Thanksgiving and other family gatherings looming, our screening of National Geographic special From Paris to Pittsburgh features a mix of significant, sustainable, job producing climate actions to share with climate skeptic kinfolks. When Mr. Trump said, "I was elected to represent Pittsburgh not Paris," Pittsburgh's mayor responded, "We stand with the world and...the [Paris] agreement." for more information, please call Jerry Markatos: 919 542-2139
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- RARE WOMEN Rare Women's group that is facilitated by Bonnie Gilliom will meet from 11am - 1pm on Thursday, November 14th. They will discuss "Transformation" and "Forgiveness" in Chittister's book, The Gift of Years. All senior (self-defined) women are welcome, and newcomers are especially encouraged to join this group. Please enter the Sanctuary by the outside door. Please do NOT park in the large lot to the right of the main driveway. Join our email list HERE.
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- SANCTUARY AND IMMIGRANT SUPPORT MINISTRY AFTER DETENTION: WAYS TO HELP Thanks to all who contributed and who reached out to people beyond our church walls to support our crowd-sourced fund raiser. It costs $100-200 per week to meet basic needs for an asylum seeking guest living at our Manse. Our Faithify Stretch goal is $7200 which will allow us to support a guest for 1 year. Visit our table at coffee hour to learn how to make our Faithify campaign work or send an email Merry-K.. Campaign ends 11/14.
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- MEGA-RECYCLE CHURCH EVENT - Nov 17 Recycling helps with the Climate Crisis. It decreases CO2 by reducing truck loads to Sampson Co. where Orange Co. trash goes. It also recovers raw materials with less energy and pollution than extraction. Bring most electronics, all #'s/types of plastics except bags (includes squeaky-clean food containers), metals (includes appliances) and all batteries to the circle drive before or after services Sunday, Nov 17. See complete list and details at ECO's website. Questions? Email ECO.
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- HELP THE COMMUNITY CHURCH LIVE OUT ITS MISSION - FEED THE HUNGRY 11/19 WITH IFC Sign up HERE. Sign up once, or sign up every month to serve with The Inter-Faith Council for Social Services (IFC), of which The Community Church is a founding church. We need help preparing the meals and serving them - do one job or both! Questions? Text (919)428-4440, or Email Maureen O'Rourke.
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- THINKING ABOUT THE TIMING OF DONATIONS TO THE CHURCH? Considering the tax advantages of a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) from your IRA? Or of donating some appreciated stock while the market is high? See church website guidance. Remember, In the Capital Fund, your dollars will accrue interest between the time of your donation and the time the construction bills mount up, helping "close the Gap" for the church's building project.
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- MISSING: A 74-inch-long cape, with a blue and red paneled top and solid black lining. It is part of a costume for the upcoming production of "Shrek the Musical." If you have any information, please email Glenn Mehrbach or call 919-452-5942.
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- 2019 FALL AUCTION Proceeds from the October 19th auction have exceeded the $18k goal! Thanks, everyone! Monies raised beyond the initial goal (over $1k so far!) are helping to "Close the Gap." You can help close the construction project gap and build community by purchasing remaining dinners, events, and services. Check out the Unsold Auction Items under Catalog Grid at the auction catalog to see what is available. Contact Don and Susan Blanchard to make a purchase.
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- INTER-FAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES SHARE THE PLATE A big thank you to the congregation from the IFC for raising $1,671 at the Share The Plate on October 13. This generous contribution continues our legacy of supporting an organization that helps to feed the hungry and to provide shelter for the homeless. For more information about the IFC, CLICK HERE.
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- 75 PEOPLE HAVE OPTED IN FOR TEXT ALERTS IN CASE OF CHURCH DELAYS AND/OR CLOSURES Would you like to receive a text in case of weather-related or other church closures and/or delays, too? If so, please fill out this form: we need to have your current cell phone number and carrier.
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- UNTIL 11/30 - COME HAVE YOUR PHOTO TAKEN FOR THE 2020 PHOTO DIRECTORY!
Who: Members and Associates
What: The Community Church 2020 Photo Directory! FREE digital copies coming in 2020!
One photo per household. Please wear a solid color (except for white or red) top.
Where: The Community Church, Gertrude Willis Memorial Garden (weather permitting!)
When: Photos will take place between now and November 30, 2019 - Wednesday through Friday, 9am - 2pm, or Sunday mornings, between or after Services
How: Please email Rachel Rose by replying to this email with your desired appointment time.
Why: To help build our beloved community, by putting faces to the names!
Thanks to Alison Mercer-Smith!
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- OFFICE CLOSURES: The office will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday 11/28 & 11/29.
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Beyond These Walls
Justice & Service Events suggested by Members & Committees
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- CHURCH WOMEN UNITED - HUMAN RIGHTS CELEBRATION Nov.8, 10am. Theme: The Time is Now, "Unite to Serve" at St Thomas More Catholic Church Parish Center (15-501 bypass near 54)/ Human Rights award to Student Action with Farmworkers. Church Women United annual Human Rights Celebration, Nov.8, 10am click here for information. Submitted by Connie Gates
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- SIDE WITH LOVE In recognition of the 400-year anniversary of the 1st ship of enslaved Africans arriving in America in 1619, there are a number of community events during Nov marking this anniversary, including an exhibit at Chapel Hill Public Library, an arts installation in downtown Chapel Hill, featuring 15 life-sized enslaved Africans in shackles & chained to a shipping pallet, & a Nov 11 symposium at UNC's Stone Center: 1619 Collective Memory(ies). All of these events are free & open to the public. Click here for more information. Submitted by Side With Love
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- AN EVENING WITH JOHN PAVLOVITZ - NOV 14, 7pm FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC John, an author and blogger, "Stuff That Needs to be Said", will be speaking at Binkley Baptist Church, 1712 Willow Drive, Chapel Hill. Doug and Joan Shier will be going and invite anyone who would like to ride together to send us an email. For more information about John, CLICK HERE. Submitted by Joan Shier
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- THE UU FORWARD TOGETHER ANNUAL GATHERING will be held on Saturday, November 16, 2019, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm at the Eno River UU Fellowship, 4907 Garrett Rd., Durham, NC. UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray will offer words of inspiration by video. Everette Thompson, a North Carolina native and the new campaign manager for UUA's Side with Love campaign will present the keynote workshop, "Side with Love: Answering the Call of This Moment." Information and registration here. Submitted by Side With Love
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- The Orange County Community Remembrance Coalition [OCCRC] is holding a Soils Collection, Libations & Remembrance Ceremony on Sat Nov 16, 2019 remembering the 1898 lynching of Manly McCauley near Chapel Hill. The event occurs between 10am and 12pm at the Hickory Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Chapel Hill. Click here for more info about this event, Manly McCauley & OCCRC. Submitted by Side With Love
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- WHY WE NEED A GREEN NEW DEAL AND WHAT SHOULD BE IN IT Kathy Kaufman, retired from the EPA and currently an environmental activist, is bringing her excellent presentation on the Green New Deal to the Sierra Club's monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 21 at 6 PM at the Chapel Hill Library. If you've been wondering what the GND is all about, this is a great opportunity to learn. Email ECO with questions. Submitted by ECO
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- LOST & FOUND The Lost & Found is in the Admin Lobby. Where's the Admin Lobby? The doors farthest to the right on the face of our church buildings - it's also accessible through the Community Room (where Coffee Hours take place). Please look for lost things - that's where forlorn potluck dishes go, abandoned raincoats and neglected coffee mugs, as well. These bins are emptied seasonally, so give them gander and see if your "lost" has been "found"!
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- REMINDER ABOUT WEEKDAY PARKING Thanks for participating in the life of our church! We love to see you here. If you come to church during the week, there are some guidelines. Please do not park in the big lot; the church rents those spaces M-F, 6am to 7pm. The income from these rentals is a significant part of our operating budget, and we want to treat these renters equitably. You are welcome to park in the lot near the office, or in the "pine lot" at the top of the driveway, or in the small lot in the back (with its own driveway). Questions? Please contact Rachel Rose.
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- Help make Sunday mornings happen - Become a Greeter! Our church is busier than ever, and we need folks to help welcome people in to our church on Sunday morning and we have many Greeter spaces open over the next few weeks! Please take a moment to sign up to be a Greeter, and help new people see what our community is really like. Please join us when you can for this simple, but important work. Thanks so much - your help is appreciated!
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- WELCOMING CHILDREN IN THE SANCTUARY Children are a wonderful gift to this community. Children are always welcome to worship in the Sanctuary. To support little ones during the service, we will now offer Busy Bags (pouches with fun activities) and Busy Boards (coloring and writing activities) as well as soft toys for our youngest worshipers. Stop by the new Children's Welcome Table in the Sanctuary (across from the Art Table near the Sound Room).
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- LECTIO (SACRED READING) MEDITATION GROUP meets at noon every Friday in the Commons. We use readings from poetry and the wisdom traditions of the world's religions as prompts for reflection and sharing. No need to sign up ahead of time. Please join us.
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STAY CONNECTED
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