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Sunday Services
9:15 & 11:00AM
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VERY SPECIAL CHOIR SUNDAY, MAY 5:
9:15 and 11:00
MISA A BUENOS AIRES
For both services on May 5th, the Community Church Choir will be joined by Alejandro Pinzon on Bandoneon, along with church pianist Ariadna Nacianceno, bassist Marc Alperin and a string quartet to bring to life Misa a Buenos Aires by Martin Palmieri (also know as Misatango, or Tango Mass). The choir has been hard at work mastering the seductive rhythms, dramatic transitions, thrilling dynamics and delicious harmonies of this deeply affecting work. And instead of the usual single mezzo soprano soloist, the part will be split among seven women of the choir. Using the standard Latin text, composer Palmeri brings the spirit of the Argentinian Tango to the Mass form, reinventing classical devices like fugue, counterpoint and text painting in completely original ways. It is not to be missed.
"Life is like Tango... sad, sensual, sexy, violent and quiet." - Anonymous
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PARKING is available at The Community Church, as well as alternate parking options .
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Parking is not allowed at the Kehillah across the street.
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- WHAT'S AT THE POP-UP MART THIS SUNDAY? Usually there are fresh eggs from Cathy Cole's hens and sometimes bunches of blooms from each other's yards. Have you some bounty to offer on the "Close-The-Gap" table during Coffee Hour on Sunday? Such a grand idea - Every dollar helps close the gap between estimated costs and projected capital funds for the church's building project!
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- WELCOME, DAYANA! The Sanctuary & Immigrant Support Ministry is delighted to welcome Dayana Trejo, who is staying as our guest in the Manse. Dayana is a refugee from Cuba and is receiving support from our church in partnership with the US Committee on Refugees and Immigrants. You can find out more about our Sanctuary & Immigrant Support Ministry here.
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- ART SHOW IN THE SANCTUARY May 5-June 30 Rock, Water, Tree by Joan Meade. Reception May 19, 2:30-4:30 in the Commons.
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- ANNOUNCING AUDITIONS FOR THE FALL MUSICAL: SHREK THE MUSICAL This November 22-24 the Community Church will be presenting its bi-annual musical theatre production, Shrek the Musical. Auditions will be held for 3 weekends in May, with callbacks on June 1. You can find everything you need to know about the the roles and audition on the AUDITION PAGE. To sign up for an audition, go to the DOODLE POLL. We also need plenty of help with sets, costumes, props, lights and sound, so if you want to help "behind the scenes", contact Music Director Glenn Mehrbach.
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- ECO CORNER First Sunday Recycling. May 5 at the ECO table during Coffee Hour: Cell phones (including chargers). As every month, ECO is also collecting batteries (AAA - D, button, rechargeable), corks (natural and synthetic), and tiny bits of metal (paper clips, nails, screws, etc.). You can also find helpful information at the table, including information on Clean Path 2025, NCWARN's plan to make our state's electricity 100% renewable by 2030.
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- NOMINATIONS FOR AWARDS At our Congregational Meeting on June 9, the Board will present three awards. These awards celebrate outstanding contributions Within These Walls, Beyond These Walls, and in Religious Education. Click here to see a list of previous winners. To nominate someone for this year's awards, please send an email to Rachel Rose by May 15th.
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- SERVICES AUCTION EVENT: BBQ & BLUEGRASS The Bluegrass Battleship sails from Cathy Cole and Steve Garfinkel's house on Saturday, May 18th at 6:00 pm. We normally limit this event to 40 attendees, but this year we are offering additional slots for a $50 donation to the Capital Fund. Join us for a supper of BBQ with all the fixings, plenty of salads, beer, and wine, followed by entertainment from the Bluegrass Battleship. Rain date will be Sunday, May 19th. Questions? Email Cathy Cole or call 919-967-3422.
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- KAYAK WHERE THE CRAWDADS SING Outdoor Connections, May 18. Robertson Millpond Cypress Swamp near Wendell. Easy 1 1/2 mile paddle (reasonable rates) down shoulder-width corridors, past cypress knees and wild roses, prothonotary warblers and a heron rookery. Good folks, good eats - you bring,em! Click here for more info.
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- NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION FOR MAY On Saturday, May 18, at 10:30 in the Kirby Room, the Nonfiction Readers will discuss Tailspin: The People and Forces Behind America's Fifty-Year Fall--and Those Fighting to Reverse It, by lawyer and journalist Steven Brill. Ed Steffes will be leading our discussion. The Readers meet on the third Saturday of each month; new members and drop-ins are welcome. Click here to contact the group.
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- BUDGET TOWN HALL Join us at 12:30 on Sunday, May 19, for a Budget Town Hall. Church Treasurer Andrew Wright and Rev. Thom Belote will provide financial information about the church including results from the Annual Pledge Drive, information about the FY2020 Operating Budget, and more. There will be an opportunity for questions and feedback.
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- COME HELP SERVE WITH INTER-FAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES 5/21 Want to serve the food insecure in our community? It's simple! Sign up HERE. Sign up once or sign up every month to serve with IFC, of which The Community Church is a founding church. Questions? Contact Maureen O'Rourke.
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- CONCERT SERIES 2019-20 SEASON ON SALE! Blue Highway, The Kruger Brothers, The Barefoot Movement, and Becky Buller Band will take the stage for the Community Church Concerts 2019-2020 season!! Tickets are on sale NOW, including our annual (discounted) SEASON PASS!! Go HERE for more information on dates, artists, and ticket purchases. The Concert Series is a community-building and fund-raising venture that supports the mission of the church! Tell your friends about us!! Questions? Terry Baker; Jane Provan
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- SHARE THE PLATE The Community Service Ministry thanks the congregation for the generous donation of $1,982 to the Inter-Faith Council. These funds will be used to support the many programs of the IFC including the food pantry and the community kitchen.
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- SCAM ALERT The church office has learned of a nationwide scam targeting Unitarian Universalist churches. Scammers imitate the email addresses of ministers or staff members and send out emails requesting gift cards. Our staff will never send out requests for gift cards. If you ever receive a request that seems suspect, please call the church office at (919)942-2050 to confirm that it is authentic.
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Justice & Service Events
Submitted by Members & Committees
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- CHURCH WOMEN UNITED (CHAPEL HILL - CARRBORO UNIT) May Friendship Day, May 3, 10 am, First Baptist Church (106 N. Roberson St, Chapel Hill, Phone 919-942-2552), Program: The Time is Now, Agree to Differ, Lunch following the program (bring a salad to share, as you are able) Sponsored by Church Women United, Chapel Hill - Carrboro Unit, 919-929-0650 Submitted by Connie Gates
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- FORUM FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE Mon, May 6, 1:15pm, Carol Woods, "The Faces of Poverty in North Carolina" Gene Nichols, Boyd Tinsley distinguished professor at the UNC School of Law, former director of the UNC Poverty Center (2008-15) until it was closed by the Board of Governors for publishing articles critical of the governor and General Assembly, author of this book
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- NAACP FILM Rigged: The Voter Suppression Playbook, May 6, 7pm, Varsity Theater, free (The documentary examines how since 2008 right-wing groups have worked with certain states to make it harder to vote, particularly for minorities and young people.) Presented by NAACP, Democracy NC, League of Women Voters Contact: James Williams Submitted by Connie Gates
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- UU FORWARD TOGETHER JUSTICE ON JONES STREET There will be a UU Day of Advocacy Day at the state legislature on May 14. UUs will gather at the UU Fellowship of Raleigh at 9:30 to discuss current issues before the legislature and how to be an effective citizen lobbyist. After a quick tour of the Legislative Building, we will have a chance to talk to our Senators and Representatives.
To sign up or for more information, CLICK HERE. Submitted by Charles M. Jones Peace & Justice Committee
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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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- MEDITATION Want to explore learning to meditate or developing your own mindfulness/meditation? Our group members would be happy to meet with you individually and share experiences. Join us Wednesday to set up a one-on-one discussion or call Delia Keefe (919)357-3510 or email Delia Keefe. Please join us for silent meditation in the Sanctuary Wednesday evenings from 7:15-7:45pm.
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