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REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
There is much to lament at this time. Join us to feel, to weep, to reflect, and to connect with compassion with those who are suffering in so many ways right now – including ourselves. This contemplative service is an opportunity to “feel our feels” in a loving space, through poetry, music, meditation and reflection.
If you would like to submit a joy or sorrow to be read during the service, please send it to Rev. Florence Caplow at
joysandsorrows@uucuc.org.
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The
online "Zoom" Fellowship Hour immediately follows the live streamed service each Sunday. Please note the password to enter the meeting is
UUCUC. All are welcome!
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REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
In the midst of so much disruption, all over the earth there are signs of renewal, showing us just how resilient our natural world really is if we would just give it a chance. On this Easter Sunday, a time in the Christian calendar that celebrates renewal and arising from death, let's celebrate the ways our earth is singing and breathing, as her human children hunker down and do less.
We would love photos of people dressed up in Easter finery or Easter bonnets, or out in a beautiful place in nature for a slide show during the service. Please email them to Brian at
admin@uucuc.org by April 9th.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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THURSDAY, APRIL 2
6:30 P.M
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MONDAYS AND THURSDAYS
5:30 P.M.
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THREE MEETINGS WEEKLY!
Various Times
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Via Zoom web conferencing, we’ll meet to learn about UUCUC governance, activities, opportunities and social action mission. We’ll learn about benefits & responsibilities of membership. You’ll meet others interested in UUCUC membership. At the end of the class,
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This survey is intended to check on the welfare and safety of all those in our UUCUC community, and to see if anyone within our community needs help in learning online communication systems, such as email and Zoom. In addition, we're gathering information from those who are willing to volunteer to assist others during this pandemic. We care about you all and we will get through this by helping one another.
Complete the survey now...
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From Randy Locke, Chair, UUCUC Board of Trustees
In order to continue to be proactive to minimize impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the UUCUC Board of Trustees has rescheduled the congregation’s annual meeting. While the meeting has historically been held early in May, changes to the bylaws last year specify that the annual meeting time is “to be determined by the Board of Trustees” (Article II, Section 1).
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CARING CONGREGATION UPDATES FROM REV. CAPLOW:
- Caren Cohen-Heath (Gail Cohen's daughter) is in Carle Hospital with complications from COVID-19. We send our blessings for a quick recovery.
- Dave Sutton is back at Carle being treated for pneumonia, and would appreciate cards and calls. He is, however, negative for COVID-19. Get well Dave!
- Claire Szoke has moved to Brookdale Assisted Living. No visitors allowed at this time but she’d love a card or a phone call. Her new address is: 1706 E. Amber Lane, Apt. 241, Urbana, 61802. Her new phone number will be 217-607-1142.
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UUCUC'S NEW "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 Sam Beshers: Joy for the ways people are finding community and ways to be together. It is inspiring to hear the ways that people are looking out for one another, and particularly for those at risk. Sorrow for those who work to divide us. They shall fail.
From Erin Dittmer: Sorrow for the students who are missing out on important experiences during this chaotic time. Joy for all of the flowers blooming and the trees budding. Joy for the smell of rain. Joy for all of the sunshine I’ve seen in the WUNA windows.
From Randy Locke: In this time of transition, I am grateful to Rev. Caplow and the fantastic UUCUC staff. I am also grateful to all of the UUCUC volunteers that continue to find new ways to connect and serve their groups, the church, the community, and each other. You all are inspirations of incredible strength, compassion, and resilience in the face of challenge.
From Emily McKown: Grateful for so many things this morning. Grateful for my health, grateful for the support of this community. I feel the guidance of my elders at UUCUC holds me steady as I look to lead Channing-Murray to provide emergency food service. This morning, I feel truly grateful to call Urbana my home and I wouldn't want to be anywhere else. This truly is a resilient and courageous community.
From Linda Owens: That we emerge from this pandemic with a saner and more compassionate system of governance and health care.
From Karla Peterson: Brother-in-law died last night in St. Paul, Minnesota after long struggle with many health issues. Thoughts and Prayers to my sister Mary and the entire family.
From Amy Robison: Kudos to our technical wizards and amazing music director for capturing the sound of our sacred space. Please continue to bring us the music that feeds our souls.
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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
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During the month of April, we will support
Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services (RACES). RACES is the only agency dedicated to serving the needs of survivors of sexual violence in Champaign, Ford, Piatt, and Douglas Counties. RACES provides counseling, court advocacy, medical advocacy, and runs a 24 hour Rape Crisis Hotline. The agency provides counseling and advocacy services to more than 225 survivors of sexual assault each year, including supporting more than 75 people annually during the hospital medical exam and evidence collection process. Please make an online donation here to our shared offering for the month!
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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
In February 2020,
Salt & Light Ministries was selected to be the shared offering. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total of $2,329 that month!
Salt and Light Ministries which "strives to empower individuals towards lasting change by affirming their dignity." The youth of UUCUC voted to nominate salt and light because of their revolutionary model for meeting basic needs of low-income families in C-U, while also providing a dignified work exchange opportunity
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JOIN THE BUCKET BRIGADE!
Channing-Murray has been preparing a #bucketbrigade of essential grocery deliveries for extremely low-income families in Urbana who are recommended by
Cunningham Township Supervisor’s Office. These buckets have beans, rice, cereal, soup, eggs, and more! We've sanitized each and every item, and we’ll be delivering these to drop off on doorsteps.
Also, if you don't have funds to donate, but want to support the cause, there are some low-no-contact ways to volunteer. Please message
Emily McKown for more information.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our
UUCUC Calendar page
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Note: Parenthesised meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisk meetings/events are closed.
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Effective 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 asking no groups to meet in person.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Next eNews: April 9, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday April 8 by Noon the latest.
Please do
not
send to admin@uucuc.org.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
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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
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Sherry Bohlen
Director of Congregational Engagement
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Austin Cody
Acting Choir Director
Brian Franklin
Director of Congregational Administration
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Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
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Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education
Kelsey Libert
Childcare Coordinator
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Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
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Blake Preston
Religious Education Assistant
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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