ANNOUNCING THIS YEAR'S INSCH LEADERSHIP ASSOCIATES

HOW DO I FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE CHILDREN'S AND YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM? 

There is lots of information on the church website with details, dates and how to register.  You can also get on the mailing list for the weekly emails, which tell you what is happening on the upcoming Sunday and what fun events are coming. To get on the mailing list, contact Marion Hirsch at   hirsch.marion@gmail.com

El Centro Hispano Center for Employment & Leadership

Do you need help, but don't know where to start? Help is waiting for you at El Centro Hispano's Workers Center. Since 2014, they've been helping contractors hire part-time or contract workers for landscaping, moving, repairs and various other projects. The staff can help you looking for assistance with any type of work.                                            In other words, ECH is for everyone. Our goal is to help any community member who is looking for employment, regardless of citizenship status, race, age, past experience or ethnicity.

Our goal is to improve the relationship between the workers, employers and the community in general, while at the same time the workers can advance their formal and technical education. If you or someone you know is looking for part-time or contract workers,

please call the Center at 919-945-0136.

 

IFC It is with sad heart that Shannon and Maureen are stepping down as Co-Liaisons with the Interfaith Council for Social Service (IFC).
We have enjoyed our role as liaisons these last eight years. We
believe it is time to pass the baton to others. Our recommendation is for two others to take up this role to continue and support IFC in its mission to provide services for those in need.  Let us be mindful of our
own Adelaide Walters who was one of seven women who helped to
found this wonderful institution. We are hopeful to have person(s) in
place by December 31st and are available to answer any questions in
person or by email. Shannon's email address is:

                                             

At this time of year, we normally have a Share the Plate for two schools in the remote mountains of Nicaragua. For the last three years we have participated in the Rural School Partnership, a part of the Sister
Communities of San Ramon. We have paired with two schools and have raised around $800 per year for each school, which the parents in the schools have decided how to use. These funds have gone for school supplies, used musical instruments for a small band, to pave a play yard, and to help bring
running water to one of the villages and the school.

Unfortunately, because of the political situation in Nicaragua, the programs have suspended their operations. The executive director, along with her young child, has had to leave the country for safety. We hope to resume our support for this valuable program next year.

Charles House is a well-established daytime eldercare center for seniors who have physical or mental limitations. Located in the northern part of Chapel Hill, it is a totally independent non-profit. Elders can come for varying numbers of days of the week and for varying hours, depending on the needs of their family. This allows family members to go to work or have much needed respite time. There is a high ratio of trained staff to participants, supplemented by volunteers and graduate students in the health care fields. Each day's schedule includes small group, ability-appropriate activities as well as times for individual choice and rest. Our contributions will go to their financial assistance fund, so that a wider range of people can attend this quality program. On September 16th the Executive Director will be at church to answer your questions.

At a time when grants are depleted, the congregation can contribute to make sure enough copies of the report are published, distributed widely, and made available to all public officials. Since 2005 dedicated people have sought transparency in NC's role in torture, restitution to victims and/or their families, justice  for  those North Carolinians enabling torture, and establishment that torture is unacceptable, against the law, ineffective, and immoral.

Spiritual Explorations for Adults (SEA) offerings are at full throttle starting in September:

• Spiritual Retreat: Joy and Peace: Gifts of Awareness, led by Karen Jessee, 9/15;

• Dragon Dao Yin: Transform Grief and Sadness into Contentment and Oneness, led by Dave Gulick, Tuesdays 9/18 through 10/16 (no class 10/2);

• Building Your Own Theology, led by Steve Warshaw and Karen Rossi, Thursdays, 10/11 through 11/8;

• God Is Not One: The Eight Rival Religions That Run the World, Book Discussion led by Joe Swain, Thursdays, 11/1-11/15;

• Tai Chi, led by Joe Swain, Wednesdays, 9/19-12/20.

Sign up online or at our table after services.

  

Sanctuary for Dialogue is committed to doing all we can to reduce political polarization in the Triangle and beyond. Our moderators, trained by the national organization Better Angels, moderate two kinds of workshops. Skills Workshops help participants enhance their skills for talking about difficult subjects with family and friends who come from the other side of the political divide. Red/Blue Workshops offer the chance to talk with people with very different political views and thereby increase understanding and empathy. We have moderated Red/Blue Workshops in Durham (6/30) and Kernersville (7/29). We have workshops scheduled
at UNC (9/8), Clemson (9/22 & 10/27), Raleigh (9/29), and Davidson (fall, date not yet determined). We invite you to attend our meetings (12:00PM on second Sundays in the
Straley) or visit our website and learn more about what we do.

Pasta, Pasta!  September 15, Community Room/Kitchen from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Noodles, short and long, lasagna, ravioli, flavored or classic, wheat or gluten free.  While the pasta is resting, learn how to make simple, delicious sauces to enjoy on our noodles together.  Here is the list of what to bring:a tea towel, a container to carry the noodles home,3 to 4 cups of flour,1 to 2 eggs, and, if you like, a filling for the ravioli.Bring a mixing board or bowl, a noodle roller if you have one, or a rolling pin and you'll probably want an apron. There may be a small charge for the cost of ingredients.  Questions?  Contact Ruth Gibson: 919-259- 2894 or regibson@uuma.org.

Many of us have noticed the colorful stoles that members of our singing groups wear, but how many know where they came from? Our Quuilters (note 2 u's) began as a group of church women who enjoyed quilting and wanted to do it with others. Over time, they have evolved to working on handicrafts to be donated, as well as their own personal projects. The group includes Sharon Calandra, Susie Hafer, Rina Lavinder, Susan McDaniel, Joy Mermin, Ona Pickens, Laurie Prentice-Dunn, Becky Waibel, and Sandy Young. They have made the stoles for the Choir, the Community Singers, the Youth and Children's Choirs, and the Worship Associates. They have also made one or more quilted gifts to give to each of our new Habitat families. Many years they have offered a special- design quilt for the Auction, and just before Christmas they have had a gift sale, with proceeds going to the church.

PHOTOS AND VIDEO SOUGHT Much time has been spent over the summer updating the Music Program pages on the church web site, and we'd love to add more visual content, so visitors and congregation members can see all the wonderful music and theatre we've done. So you have any favorite videos or photos from any church musical events, musicals or pageants that you would feel comfortable sharing on the church website, please contact music director Glenn Mehrbach at  music@c3huu.org.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, October 27, and plan to attend The C ommunity Church's largest FUNdraiser of the year. The doors will open at 4:30 pm for registration, auction browsing (no bidding until 5 pm!), and dropping off tasty hors d'oeuvres for munching on while bidding. Tickets ($10 for adults) will go on sale September 23rd. There is no charge for children with awesome activities available for those 3 and over.

Donations, Donations, Donations!! Enter them NOW at
www.togetherauction.com/ccchuu. We will have hand-outs with suggestions, instruction sheets, and paper forms at the auction table every Sunday beginning September 9th. Volunteers: We had 70+ volunteers last year and will need as many helpers this year too. During tabling, we will have sign-up sheets with job descriptions and sheets for signing up to bring finger foods (both sweet and savory). Contact Don and Susan Blanchard with questions or to volunteer.