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THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE
"HOW FAR HAVE WE COME? WOMEN'S RIGHTS IN A CHANGING WORLD"
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Sunday, January 26 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

This sermon topic was chosen by Nancy Dietrich, winner of the sermon at the 2019 UUCUC Auction. The year 2020 is the 100th anniversary of voting rights for women in the United States. Where are we now, 100 years later? What about the lives of women and girls around the world, and the experience of trans women? Unitarians and Universalists have a long history of supporting women’s suffrage, women’s leadership, birth control, and the right to choose. What is our role now, in these times?” Our own Emily McKown will be singing.
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
"RESILIENCE"
REV. BILL BREEDEN
Sunday, February 2 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

"Resilience" is our theme for February. This service is the first of Rev. Breeden's services with us. He will be sharing ministry with Rev. Caplow through mid-May. Rev. Breeden is the Emeritus Minister for the UU congregation of Bloomington, Indiana. Please welcome him to.our church home! There will be a cake reception afterwards. We will also be welcoming 11 new members to our congregation. We will be welcoming new members in this service. Please come to welcome them to their new church home!

This service will be video live-streamed and archived. You can watch live on our YouTube channel or tune in later.
UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

We are excited to announce changes in ministerial staffing this spring and next fall, in response to the growth, vitality, and energy of our congregation. To learn more, please read the FAQ we have prepared, which includes information about how to join the Leadership Circle, or reach out to our minister or Board leaders if you have further questions. Read more...
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
Our Whole Lives (OWL) is a Unitarian Universalist program designed to guide children, youth and adults through an understanding of their identity and sexuality in a safe environment. Read more....
OUR CARING CONGREGATION
FORMER UUCUC RE DIRECTOR AUDREY BROWN PASSES AWAY

Audrey Brown served as Director of Religious Education (DRE) at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana in 1990s. Her tenure as DRE brought enrichment and growth in the program as larger numbers of families began to take part for the first time. Read more about Audrey's life...
JOYS, CONCERNS AND SORROWS
Those cards that specifically note a request to print in eNews are featured in this section.

From the January 19, 2020 Service

A joy shared by Anonymous
Thanks to Erich Adickes for setting up the candles this morning and thanks to all the Worship Associates.

A sorrow shared by Kathy Frizzell
With sadness I read of Audrey Brown's death earlier this month. She was a former RE Director here at UUCUC in the 1990s.

A sorrow shared by Jenny Hunt
Sorrow for the devastation in Australia - there is a giant void in our interconnected web with the animals.

A sorrow shared by Kyle Kroha
Please keep my friend Sue in your thoughts/energy/prayers. She is a NHS nurse with a disabled husband. She is suffering from acute respiratory and sinus distress. May we claim and affirm good health, swift healing and cheerful spirits for her and husband.

A joy shared by Kathy Richards
I got a new job! Writing and editing for chambanamoms. Maybe some of you can help us launch "chambanaseniors...." in the future!
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 January, we will support Champaign County Bailout Coalition. No one should be in jail because they can’t pay their bond. Your donation to the January Shared Offering will allow CCBC to pay the bail amount of $500 or less for people unable to afford it. Approximately 70% of people in our jails at any given time have not been convicted of any crime. Many of those individuals could be released, but they can’t afford to pay the bail amount that the Judge has set. CCBC believes that jail is the worst place that a person can be. Read more....
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, January 23
Meditation Class Series: Whole-Hearted Living in a Brokenhearted World - Class #1 / 4:30 p.m. / Channing Murray Foundation
UU Happy Hour / 5:00 p.m. / Crane Alley in Urbana
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Finance Task Force Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Fireplace Room
Immigration Justice Task Force Learning Series: Who are the Immigrants in Our Community and Why Are They Here? / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall

Friday, January 24
Dan McCollum: McCollum vs. Board of Education, 1948. Presentation and Fellowship / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall

Saturday, January 25
Future Group Meeting / 1:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 4:30 p.m. / Classroom #1

Sunday, January 26
Adult Discussion Group / 9:00 a.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
Mindfulness Meditation Group / 9:00 a.m. / YRUU Classroom
Racial Justice Project Business Meeting / 9:00 a.m. / Fireplace Room
Children's Choir Rehearsal / 9:00 a.m. / Classroom #1
Nursery / 10:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
Religious Education / 10:15 a.m. / Children's Chapel, Classrooms #1, #2, #3, Library (Lower Level), YRUU Classroom
Sunday Service / 10:15 a.m. / Sanctuary
Young Adult Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Generosity Team Meeting / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
Soul Matters Covenant Group / 2:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
UU Voices Book Group / 3:30 p.m. / Classroom #1
OWL 8th-9th Grade / 4:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel, Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room, Library (Lower Level)

Monday, January 27
Bridge Group / 1:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel

Tuesday, January 28
Board of Trustees Business Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Classroom #1

Wednesday, January 29
Last day for content for eNews & Order of Service by noon, the latest. 
Mindfulness Group Facilitator Meeting / 11:00 a.m. / Children's Chapel
(Smart Recovery) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
CrUUners Rehearsal / 6:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal / 6:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
 
Thursday, January 30
UU Women's Lunch Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Meditation Class Series: Whole-Hearted Living in a Brokenhearted World Class #2 / 4:30 p.m. / Channing Murray Foundation
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Next eNews: January 30, 2020
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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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