Tip
: There are clickable links throughout the eNews. Look for colored underlined words - click for an easy access of an email, address, web shortcut or further reading.
|
|
HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING?
MATTHEW SHEPPARD
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary
Music brings us together. In times of joy and of sorrow, in celebration and in mourning, we make music together to express ourselves beyond where words and symbols can take us. Join us to experience the thrill of being part of a community of song. The choirs will perform, the instrumentalists will play, and the congregation will sing!
|
|
MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR YOLANDA DEAL
Saturday, October 19, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. in Sanctuary
A memorial service for our beloved
Yolanda Deal will be held on Saturday, October 19, at 3:00 p.m. in the Sanctuary of UUCUC, with a reception following in Fellowship Hall.
|
|
THIS SUNDAY: COMMENT FOR CANDY
Last week, we had a great response to Mission for a Muffin Sunday. This week, we will continue the fun with the following question:
“What UUCUC Sunday morning memory makes you smile?”
Come to the welcome table on the 1st floor foyer and answer the question. Once you comment, you will receive candy!
|
|
MONTHLY BOOK AND MAGAZINE EXCHANGE
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 11:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
Bring in your books and magazines for exchange in Fellowship Hall after our service on Sunday, October 20. Books and magazines can be for children and adults. You can take home books or magazines without donating any and vice versa.
|
|
NAVIGATORS MEETING!
Sunday, October 20, 2019 after Sunday service in Children's Chapel
Tania Madigral is holding an inquiry session for any family interested in exploring the Navigator Scouting Program. The hope is to start a Navigator program at UUCUC. The Navigators is an exploration program started by a Unitarian Universalist congregation and is open to all genders and interests. Come to the interest meeting on Sunday, October 20th following the Sunday service. To learn more, check out the
Navigators web page and
Facebook page.
|
|
PASTORAL CARE ASSOCIATES PROGRAM
Informational Meetings on Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. and Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
Learn more about the training and service opportunity for our new Pastoral Care Associates program. We have two Q & A meetings arranged for those of you who are interested.
Choose one of these times to come and learn more: 1. Sunday, October 20, at 11:45 a.m. in the downstairs library/OWL room, and 2. Sunday, October 27, at 9:00 a.m. in the fireplace room (off the back of the Sanctuary). Please let us know if you are coming by RSVPing here:
https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/a0fad8
|
|
WE WANNA WOKE CHOIR
Sunday, October 20, 2019 at 11:45 a.m. in the Sanctuary
Sing! (or listen)! Join members of We Wanna Woke Community Justice Choir from 11:45 a.m. -12:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary on October 20, after our service on Singing. We'll teach quick-to-learn songs that celebrate our collective power to make social change.
We Wanna Woke is a song community of people who educate each other and the greater community about social and political issues through making a visible and audible presence. For further information, check out the event on Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/events/444358449765211/
|
|
BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW AND DR. MICHELE GROVE
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary
This Sunday service, in honor of the October birthday of St. Francis, will be a celebration and blessing of animals, both our companions and the wild ones. The service will be held in the Sanctuary, and you can bring your pet (on a leash or in a carrier please), or, if your pet is shy, you can bring a photo to be blessed. Kids, you can even bring your favorite stuffed animal! All are welcome and all will be blessed (even people, since we are animals too).
A part of this worship service will honor animals who have touched our lives. Animals that are still living and those who have died are included in this honor. Please send photos of animals that have touched your lives to Blake Preston,
re-assistant@uucuc.org. If you can also list your name and the name of the animal, it would be greatly appreciated.
|
|
UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
|
|
UUCUC BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING
Tuesday, October 22 2019 at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom #1
The Board of Trustees will have its next business meeting on Tuesday, October 22 at 6:30 p.m. in Classroom #1. The meeting is open to members and friends.
|
|
NAACP FREEDOM FUND BANQUET
Friday, October 25, 2019 | Social @ 6:00 p.m. and Banquet at 7:00 p.m.at the Holiday Inn in Champaign
UUCUC will receive the President’s Award at the NAACP banquet on October 25. We are honored to have our racial justice work recognized and want to have lots of people attend; at least 15 of us are going. The banquet is at the Holiday Inn in Champaign. Tickets: $40/person.
For more information about the Banquet and to purchase tickets if you don't already have one, please visit the
official site for the event.
|
|
GENTLE DAY OF SILENCE AND MEDITATION
Led by Rev. Florence Caplow, Saturday October 26th
Rev. Caplow will be leading a day of silence and meditation at the Friends Meeting House in Urbana, from 10 am to 2:30 pm on Saturday October 26th. Guided meditation, walking meditation, and talks on retreat practice will be offered. This is open to all, regardless of meditation experience. The retreat is by donation (donations support Friends Meeting House). Meditation cushions and chairs are available. To register, please click here:
https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/dayofsilence0
. For more information, contact Rev. Caplow at
minister@uucuc.org.
|
|
RACIAL JUSTICE PROJECT PRESENTS "THE LONG SHADOW"
Sunday, October 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall
Please join the Racial Justice Project for an important movie and discussion Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. at UUCUC. The Long Shadow is a documentary about the lasting effects of slavery and white supremacy in our democracy. After our showing in June, we had many requests for another showing.
Doors will open at 1:30 p.m. Movie will begin at 2:00 p.m. Discussion will follow the 84-minute film.
“If you want to know the true hidden history of the evil that slavery cast over America, and how it continues to this day, you must watch this movie.” Thom Hartmann, The Thom Hartmann Program
For further information about the film, please click
HERE.
|
|
STARTING POINT - A SMALL GROUP MINISTRY DESIGNED FOR "NEWCOMERS"
This is an opportunity for "newcomers" to start your pathway to UUCUC engagement with a small group experience shaped by the wisdom and power of small group ministry.
The 3-part series starts on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at UUCUC!
Starting Point is a new kind of newcomer class that:
- integrates welcoming and small group ministries
- provides newcomers with an experience of UUism not just information about it
- brings new life to UU theology & history by framing it with the core small group value of healing spiritual disconnection
- uses experiential learning to make our unique church mission come alive
- is offered in a 3-part series Noon-2:00 p.m. on Sundays October 27, November 10 and November 24
Light lunch will be provided. Childcare is available with advance arrangement.
|
|
COME SHAPE OUR FUTURE!
MISSION WORKSHOP WITH UUA CONSULTANT REV. DR. LISA PRESLEY
Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
A clear and powerful church “Mission Statement” is essential for guiding our path forward. Does ours still fit us? Our UUA Congregational Life Consultant, Rev. Dr. Lisa Presley, is making a special visit to our church to help guide us through a process of reflecting on what is most true of who we are and what we want to become. All are needed and invited – this means YOU!
A special invitation to those who are newer to the congregation or who may feel "outside the circle" in some way in our congregation. Young adults and parents, we need you especially! Lunch and childcare will be provided. Brought to you by the Dream Team. Register online:
https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/2616a8
|
|
UUCUC OFFICE VOLUNTEER NEEDED ON THURSDAY MORNINGS
We're in need of a volunteer to regularly work in the office on Thursday mornings, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon. The work would entail monitoring the door and answering the phone, in addition to assisting the staff with various administrative tasks that may occasionally involve working on a computer.
If interested, please reach out to Administration Manager, Brian Franklin, at
admin@uucuc.org. Thanks!
|
|
MISSING BOOK - NEIL GAIMON'S
DON'T PANIC
From Rev. Florence Caplow
Someone borrowed a library book from me, a biography of Douglas Adams by Neil Gaimon, called
Don't Panic. If that person was you, could you please return it to the office and let me know at
minister@uucuc.org. Thank you!
|
|
COFFEEHOUSE ON NOVEMBER 9: YouUU GOT TALENT!
We know you're out there -- ready for the spotlight! Come give a performance and enjoy the other performances on Saturday evening, November 9, 2019 in Fellowship Hall. Singing, dancing, instrumentals, puppet shows, drama, comedy, poetry and story telling are all welcome. New performers and new kinds of performance are particularly welcome.
There might be refreshments.
Signups in Fellowship Hall after services, and the Google doc option will be ready soon.
-The Friendly and Agreeable Muusic Committee
|
|
DO YOU NEED A RIDE TO CHURCH? Are you willing to drive your fellow UUs to church occasionally? If you need a ride or are able to help out with this valuable service, please contact our dedicated ride coordinator, Anne Reeser at: 217-369-1764.
|
|
THE RELIGIOUS EDUCATION LEADER HUDDLE EVERY SUNDAY, 9:45 A.M. - 10:00 A.M.
Religious education leaders, Michele will host a HUDDLE this Sunday (and every Sunday) from 9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Please join her in the 1st floor library (also known as the OWL classroom). There will be snacks and an opening worship. This provides an opportunity to center your body, heart and mind while also connecting with other leaders. We look forward to seeing you on Sunday!
|
|
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR UPCOMING YEAR
Please feel free to reach out to Michele Grove, Interim Director of Religious Education with questions, ideas and conversation at
re-director@uucuc.org or phone at 217-384-8862.
|
|
JOYS, CONCERNS AND SORROWS
A joy shared by Julie Laut
I am joyful to have my family here to support me today (October 13) - they fill my life with love and laughter, and meaning.
A sorrow and joy shared by Pam Richart
Thank you all for your warm thoughts and messages after my Dad died and my mom was hospitalized. Mom is on the mend!
And a joy! We are so pleased to have Diego Lucas from Guatemala living with us! Be sure to say hello (or ola) to him!
|
|
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
.
Champaign County Health Care Consumers (CCHCC) is a grassroots non-profit consumer health organization dedicated to the mission of health care for all, since 1977.
It’s multilingual staff provides free services to over 300 people per month at the Lincoln building in downtown Champaign.
The services that CCHCC provides include helping people sign up for health insurance – whether it be Medicare, Medicaid, or the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace. CCHCC also helps people apply and qualify for other benefits including food stamps, free phones, hospital and clinic financial assistance programs, affordable dental care and eye glasses, and much more. In addition, CCHCC operates the Rx Fund, which pays for prescriptions for individuals who could otherwise not afford to get their prescriptions filled.
Beyond providing free direct services, CCHCC also provides community education, advocacy, and community organizing to improve the health care system and health care policies and laws.
|
|
NOMINATIONS FOR UUCUC'S 2019/20 SHARED OFFERING PROGRAM ACCEPTED THROUGH THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
Do you know an organization you would like to see our church offering support? Each year, eleven organizations are selected by our church to receive half of all cash donations and all designated checks for a full month. This is a terrific way to financially support organizations whose work is consistent with our values and UU principles.
You can submit your nominations electronically via this link:
http://bit.ly/2020sharedoffering, or pick up a paper form from the Social Action Committee Table on Sunday. When completed, the paper form should be placed in the Social Action Committee’s mailbox. Nominations are being accepted through Thursday, October 31st, and voting by members and friends will take place after church in the Children’s Chapel on Sunday, November 17th.
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions:
http://bit.ly/2020sharedofferingfaq or stop by the Social Action Committee Table on Sunday to learn more and pick up a list of organizations we’ve supported in past years.
|
|
UUCUC FAITHIFY CAMPAIGN FOR FIRSTFOLLOWERS LAUNCHES TODAY!
The Racial Justice Project and Social Action Committee have teamed up to create UUCUC’s first Faithify campaign. Faithify is a crowd-sourcing way to raise funds, allowing anyone to contribute to campaigns they care about. It’s like GoFundMe but with UU values built in.
We are raising funds to help FirstFollowers open the FirstSteps Re-entry House in Champaign County. They are very close to having enough funding to open their doors. Our Faithify campaign could put them over the top.
The FirstSteps house will welcome people leaving incarceration and help them successfully transition to the community. Priority will be given to those who would otherwise be homeless. That’s where FirstSteps will fill a huge need.
|
|
YMCA FRIDAY FORUM: PRISON CENSORSHIP: HOW AND WHY WE FORMED THE FREEDOM TO LEARN CAMPAIGN
Friday, October 18, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. at the University YMCA in Champaign
The Freedom to Learn Campaign, out of Illinois, calls for clear and fair statewide policies that allow incarcerated students to pursue their studies free from undue interference or interruption of academic and intellectual pursuits. College-in-prison programs must be free to provide their students with safe and dignified learning environments. It is in the public’s interest to protect and expand incarcerated people’s ability to learn, read, think, and grow while serving out their sentences
Co sponsored by UUCUC’s Social Action Committee, this lecture is part of the Fall 2019 Friday Forum Lecture Series, “Womxn Rise Up.” For more information about the series,
CLICK HERE.
|
|
RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
In July 2019,
UC Books to Prisoners was selected to be the shared offering. UC Books to Prisoners is an Urbana-based non-profit providing books to inmates throughout Illinois at no cost. They also operate the libraries at the two Champaign County jails. The congregation contributed a total of $1,525.00 that month!
In August 2019,
Latino Partnership of Champaign County NFP ( LPCC) was selected to be the shared offering. LPCC was formed for charitable and educational purposes. Their primary and specific mission includes to eliminate discrimination and to defend human and civil rights protected by law. The congregation contributed a total of $1,827.00 that month!
|
|
MESSAGES OF GRATITUDE!
In September of 2019, the UUCUC Social Action Committee contributed $750.00 to the
Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI). UUANI sent a thank you message, noting "Our advocacy work for equity, justice, and the environment depends on the gifts of organizations and people like you, both your financial support and your actions supporting our shared goals."
|
|
UUCUC RACIAL JUSTICE PROJECT SPONSORS NAACP FREEDOM BANQUET
UUCUC's Racial Justice Project (RJP) is donating $500 to sponsor the
NAACP Freedom Banquet on October 25, 2019. UUCUC will receive the President’s Award at the banquet for their racial justice work. For further information about the banquet, please see the promotion for the event above under "Upcoming Events."
|
|
Member Sally Babbitt and several staff members began looking through the UUCUC archives this week to develop a game plan for further preserving and organizing historical church documents, a plan which will include establishing policy on identifying what kind of items need to be preserved and digitally archiving documents.
They discovered quite a number of items that they were excited to share with the congregation. Each week moving forward we'll share a document or a photo that we currently have in the Archives - just for fun!
|
|
This photo was taken approximately in the late spring of 2010, and features past UUCUC Presidents. Sally identified those present, from left to right in row 1 are Doris Jones, Sally Babbitt, Sandy Hannum, Peggy Patten. From left to right in row 2 are Todd Kinney, Chuck Cooper, Valerie Deichman, David Gross, Claudia Gross, Brian McDermott, and Axel Gehrman.
|
|
|
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, October 17
Membership Committee Meeting / 5:30 p.m. / Library
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Reflective Writing Circle / 7:00 p.m. / Library
Friday, October 18
No events scheduled
Saturday, October 19
Yolanda Deal Memorial Service / 3:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 4:30 p.m. / Classroom #1
Sunday, October 20
Adult Discussion Group / 9:00 a.m. / Library
Mindfulness Meditation Group / 9:00 a.m. / YRUU Classroom
Children's Choir / 9:15 a.m. / Classroom #1
Nursery / 10:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
Religious Education / 10:15 a.m. / Children's Chapel, Classrooms #1, #2, #3, OWL Classroom, YRUU Classroom
Sunday Service / 10:15 a.m. / Sanctuary
Book and Magazine Exchange / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Young Adult Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Navigator Information Meeting/ 11:45 a.m. / Children's Chapel
Pastoral Care Associates Information Meeting / 11:45 a.m. / OWL Classroom (new library)
We Wanna Woke Choir / 11:45 a.m. / Sanctuary
OWL / 4:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel, Library, OWL Classroom
Monday, October 21
Bridge Group / 1:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Caregiver's Chalice Circle | 7:00 p.m. | Library
Tuesday, October 22
(DSC Playgroup) / 8:30 a.m. / Classroom #4
Board of Trustees Business Meeting / 6:30 p.m. / Classroom #1
Wednesday, October 23
Last day for content for eNews & Order of Service by noon, the latest.
UU Playgroup / 9:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
CrUUners Rehearsal / 6:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
(Smart Recovery) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Choir Rehearsal / 7:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
Thursday, October 24
UU Women's Lunch Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
|
|
UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
|
|
Next eNews: October 24, 2019
Last day for content: Wednesday October 23 by noon the latest.
Please do
not
send to admin@uucuc.org.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
|
|
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
Facilities Manager
|
Sherry Bohlen
Membership Manager
|
Brian Franklin
Congregational Administration Manager
|
Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
h
Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education
|
|
Kelsey Libert
Childcare Coordinator
|
Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
|
Blake Preston
Religious Education Assistant
|
Matt Sheppard
Music Director
|
Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
