September 27, 2019
a whole-hearted community,
feeding body, mind & spirit

Theme for September: Democracy
Wed Oct 2
7pm: Green Sanctuary meeting in room 6

Fri Oct 4
6:00 pm: Beloved Conversation Retreat in the
sanctuary and Alliance room


 Sat Oct 5
8am: Beloved Conversation Retreat in the
sanctuary and Alice Warren room
12pm: Small Group Ministr y in Joshi Chapel
8pm: ARC with Zoe Mulford and Ariane Lydon in the sanctuary
Worship
Sept 29 – Beginning Again in Love
As Rosh Hashana and the Jewish high holidays approach we take a moment to reflect on our lives over the past year. What does it mean that none of the seven principles of Unitarian Universalism offer a place of forgiveness? How do we reconnect when we have missed the mark and not lived into our best selves?    ~ Rev Pam Rumancik
Oct 6 - Who Will Speak for Me?   
Our faith in the democratic process may be strained for human beings, but what about all of the other beings that share the planet with us? UCH Animal Ministry group will share stories of our animal relations – urging us to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves.  ~Animal Ministry & Rev Pam
COMMUNITY
Caring Corner
The ripples of our lives touch those around us. We keep in mind all of our members and friends including...

  • Our elders and all those who can’t make it to church.
Please let us know of folks we should add to our list and share with our Caring Circle Coordinators .
 
*You will find the Caring Circle list of Area Coordinators at the end of the Touchstone found on our website at http://www.hinsdaleunitarian.org/new/the-touchstone/
Click on The Logo Below
to view the UCH 2019 Fall Touchstone !
Animal Blessing Sunday Oct 6th at 2:00pm

Bring your companion animal
or
a picture of a beloved animal friend.

We will celebrate and bless our furry, scaled, or feathered friends!
Joshi Chapel at 2pm.
Rev. Ed Searl Memorial Fund - it's not too late.
In lieu of flowers or gifts, Ed's wish was to set up a Memorial Fund in his name with donations benefiting the needs of UCH. Please make your checks out to UCH with Ed Searl Memorial Fund in the memo.

There will also be a sign up sheet in the back of church on Sunday- Thanks! 
Help Needed!
Beloved Conversations Retreat
for local UU churches

Friday Oct 4 & Saturday Oct 5 .

We could really use your help in hosting our guests! 
 

Contact Rev Pam with questions at minister@hinsdaleunitarian.org 
Our congregation is staffing the PADS homeless shelter at Redeemer Lutheran, 139 E. First St., Hinsdale, on Saturday, September 28, and Sunday, September 29. We need volunteers to set up the sleeping areas, help with dinner and breakfast, provide overnight staffing, clean up and put everything away, and, finally, to launder the bedding. It's a lot of work but with many hands we can get it all done. Use this link to sign up   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4aaaa92aa6fc1-pads6  or contact Mary Getty at  kikget@gmail.com Thanks in advance for your help.
Women's Alliance Meeting Luncheon
Thursday, Oct 10 at noon in the Alice Warren room
Luncheon will be provided with selections from the Corner Bakery followed by an update from Reverend Pam on our theme of the year, Beloved Community. Please RSVP to Nancy Adkins ( nfadkins@gmail.com ) if you plan to attend.
Join the CRUU!!
  Handyperson Cruu (Crew) Forming Now at UCH
 
Are you always fixing things around the house? Making sure that light bulb is replaced? Changing out the storm windows when it's time? 
WE NEED YOU! 
We're looking for a few good people to make sure simple, routine jobs around the church get done in a timely manner. Rev Pam, Pam and Linda do their best to keep our buildings well-lit and cared for but need real help. Changing fluorescent light bulbs, organizing tools, readying for a new season are always on a list with small fix-it jobs here and there. 
The now defunct boiler room is in need of a good cleaning out to organize our tools and be ready for the coming year. Linda has created a yearly task list to keep us all on point.   
If you are willing to be part of our Handy Cruu - contact the office office@hinsdaleunitarian.org for more information. 
Together we can keep our beloved space in good shape - thanks for considering! 
UU Women's Connection Fall Retreat 2019
OCTOBER 11-13
DeKoven Center, Racine, WI
A weekend away with food, lodging, programming, and the company of UU sisters for about $300.
Be prepared to chant and be enchanted with Kellianna!
An American pagan singer/songwriter, she is internationally renowned for her powerful performance of song and chant inspired by myth, magic, sacred places, and ancient times. With guitar and vocals, she brings to life stories and sagas of the Gods and Goddesses. With primal frame drumming and soaring vocal chants, she honors the Earth and the Ancestors.  www.kellianna.com
Workshops include Gong Meditation, The Positive Power of Anger with Jenny Ross, and Medical Cannabis with Heather McMeekan. Enjoy the Lake Michigan shoreline and the beautiful grounds of the DeKoven Center. 
For more information and to register:   UU Women's Connection  
Any questions? Ask Kathy Salzano, ktsalzano@gmail.com or 630-202-1900
Neighbor Nights Coming this Fall to an Area Near You!!
The Membership Committee is organizing the popular Neighbor Nights this fall. Neighbor nights are enjoyable opportunities for our church family to gather together in homes. Host picks a date and time in the fall, invites members in your area (list will be provided), asks for people to bring food and beverage to share, and VOILA! -- it's a party! Our church community loves these small group get-togethers!
We are looking for host homes to serve as gathering places for church neighbors and friends. Be on the lookout for more information about the Neighbor Night in your area. To sign up to host, either sign up on the sheet in the Alice Warren Room or contact Megan Griffin at  meganlehuta@yahoo.com  or (708) 314-0644.
 
The host areas are:
1)   Hinsdale, Clarendon Hills, Burr Ridge, 
2)   Willowbrook, Darien, Westmont
3)   Indian Head Park, Western Springs, Willow Springs
4)   Elmhurst, Villa Park, Bensenville, Des Plaines, Roselle
5)   Westchester, Brookfield, River Forest, Chicago, Berwyn
6)   LaGrange, LaGrange Park, Countryside, Hodgkins
7)   Downers Grove, Lombard, Oakbrook, Oakbrook Terrace
8)   Woodridge, Plainfield, Romeoville, Shorewood, St. Charles, Glen Ellyn
SOCIAL JUSTICE


This Sunday is the last of the month, so bring styrofoam to the RE lift. We are no longer take metal as Cancer Smashers have stopped. Thank You!
Black Lives Matter Initiative Weekly Link


To view the full Race Resources page on our website, please click HERE
SAVE THE DATE !

Saturday, November 16, 2019

Mark your calendars on Saturday, November 16 at 5pm so you can attend the
2019 Harvest Home Service Auction & Party.
Sign up for fun events throughout the year.

Be thinking of what you will offer to your friends and fellow congregants this year!

Great Food! Great Decorations! Great Company!
and More.......
Emergency Exit Map
Please note that in the back of every Singing the Living Tradition hymnal there is an emergency exit route map. In case of an emergency, refer to this guide and please assist others who do not have a map.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Check Us Out and “Like" the UCH Facebook Page!
In addition to News and Notes and The Touchstone, we will be using our Facebook page to keep the congregation and the community informed about upcoming events and initiatives. Share our posts with your family and friends. Just click on the logo above and search for “Unitarian Church of Hinsdale” in the search bar.
You can also find us on Twitter at @UUHinsdale .