November 15, 2019
a whole-hearted community,
feeding body, mind & spirit

Theme for November: Mission & Vision
Saturday, Nov 16
9am: CAUUC Fall Conference at Unity Temple, Oak Park

5pm: Harvest Home Auction in the Alice Warren room.

Sunday, Nov 17
10am: Fair Trade in the Alice Warren room

12noon: Beloved Conversation in room 5

Monday, Nov 18
7pm: Spirituality on Tap at Palmer's Place in
La Grange

Tuesday, Nov 19
7pm: BLMI and BCA Team meeting in room 5

7:30pm: Non Fiction Book Discussion in room 6

Wednesday, Nov 20
7pm: Membership Committee meeting in RE Dir. office

Thursday, Nov 21
7pm: Beautification Committee meeting in the Rutherford room

Saturday, Nov 23
12noon: "A New Earth" Discussion in the Rutherford room
Worship at 10:30am
Nov 17 – The Power of We
 The tree of life; ancient chairs; a conversation circle, the Detranzine; each of these represents a time and place in the history of this church. They hold stories of people still here and people who have long since passed. Our stories can divide or they can call us together, depending on where we place our focus and who is included in our “we”. What story will we tell of the Unitarian Church of Hinsdale in the next decade? Rev Pam Rumancik

Your Homework from last Sunday. Reflect on these questions:
  • When is a time that you felt “the power of we” in Unitarian Universalism?
  • What is so important in Unitarian Universalism that you would be willing to sacrifice for it?
  • What will it take for Unitarian Universalism to fully embody “the power of we?
Thank You for your generosity!
Our November Social Justice Collection to benefit Night Ministry raised $1,024! Thank you all for your support and generosity.
Nov 24 – Gratitude & Grace
What makes a great meal? Is it the exact combination of flavors and ingredients or does the company make the difference? We count our blessings as a community and take time to appreciate the island of sanity that is our church. This day will feature our annual bread communion so feel free to bring in a favorite loaf from home. ~ Rev Pam Rumancik
COMMUNITY
Caring Corner
The ripples of our lives touch those around us. We keep in mind all of our members and friends including...

  • Janice Sejut as she recovers from pneumonia.
  • Our homebound members who can't make it in 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/
2019 Harvest Home Auction & Party
THIS SATURDAY
November 16, 2019

Join us for the Harvest home auction and celebration. Fill your social calendar for the new year, eat delicious pizza and spend some time with friends, old and new!


 
Tickets Are On Sale at the door or
to buy tickets online click HERE
Great Food! Great Decorations!
Great Company!

This Week In The
Religious Education Program
Play Group:  Will be available
Spirit Play: Wonderings based on the story Stone Soup
Chapel Service:   Are there things we just can’t do by ourselves? What is the power of we? How can we work together to accomplish great things? Is that what church is really about?    Young people in grades three through six should start off in church with their families.
Coming of Age: God Beliefs
Senior High Youth Group: Fellowship

One of the best things you can do to help your child(ren) benefit from the RE program and to enjoy church school is to provide regular attendance. Consistent attendance enables participants to build on previous experiences and develop a rapport with classmates and teachers. Each child is important and has unique contributions to make! See you soon!

Engage conversations on what matters to us in the world in an interactive workshop led by Rev. Scott Aaseng. Join in an affinity group meet-up to build connections and engage discussion on challenges, best practices, opportunities to collaborate and leverage the good work being done in congregations.  The conference will run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm and includes lunch. A $10 donation is requested to cover costs. The workshop will be hosted at Unity Temple Community Center,  1019 South Blvd., Oak Park, IL 60302 .  For more information contact Darren Howard at UCH  darrenhoward1981@hotmail.com  or  uuchicagoarea@gmail.com    
Christmas Giving Tree
Christmas Giving Tree Instructions
Thank you for so generously choosing to help provide holiday cheer for families in DuPage County.
There are still a few children in need so if you have not yet done so please choose an ornament off the tree in the living room.
Below are the instructions to help you fulfill your commitment. Please bring your gifts as soon as possible as they need to be sorted, tagged and delivered.
 
1. Choose an ornament with a child’s name and gift wish on it.
2. Purchase a gift for around $25
3. Attach the gift receipt with tape to the back of the gift
4. Wrap it
5. Affix the ornament securely to the package
6. Bring the gift to church NO LATER than December 1 st and leave them under the tree in the living room.

Fair Trade Table Opens for the Season
Are you out of fair trade coffee and chocolate? Are you thinking about holiday gifts already? We'll be open again before and after church on Sundays from now through Christmas - come stop in and say hello and see what's new and different for gifting that makes a real difference for the artisans who create them in developing countries. Stories also make a difference in our world, and a limited number of books will be available as well. We're happy to special order books if you'd like to benefit the church with your purchase - just let us know.
Spirituality On Tap will meet at 7:00 on Monday, November 18 , at Palmer Place: 56 S. LaGrange Rd, LaGrange. We’ll continue our discussion of Jules Evans’ book Philosophy for Life and other Dangerous Situations.  We’ll talk about chapter 5, Epicureanism. Questions? Contact Keith Landis at jacjelan@sbcglobal.net .
Non-Fiction Book Club
Book lovers, our next book discussion – The Swerve by Stephen Greenblatt -- will be Tuesday, Nov. 19 , 7:30 p.m. in second floor room 6 of the RE Building. (Another group is meeting in room 5, our usual meeting location). A brief summary of the "read" appears below along with online links to good background pieces. These will be especially valuable to those who have not read the book or wish to refresh themselves about what they may have read some time ago. Also available as an audio book, This Pulitzer Prize winning book brings the past to vivid life in this exploration of one of the most influential works of literature of all time, Lucretius's On the Nature of Things. For more information about the book click HERE .    All are welcome to attend, whether or not they have read the book.  
Our next Black Lives Matter Initiative/Beloved Conversations Alumni meeting will be the 3rd Tuesday, November 19 at 7 pm.
 
Also, our next Beloved Conversations program Session #3 is Sunday11/17 @ noon
From the Beautification Committee:
If you know who donated the copper washtub, tall candlesticks or the andirons currently in the Living Room, please let Karen McDowell or Rev. Rumancik know. If we cannot contact such person(s), we will offer the items for sale to the congregation. If they don't sell, we will post them for sale on ebay. Last resort is to donate them to the Family Shelter Services resale shop. We have a new vision for the fireplace area and are ready to part with the washtub and andirons.  

Next Beautification Meeting - Thursday Nov 21st at 7:00 pm - All Welcome!

Beautification committee volunteers :
Julia Beckman, Tom Brackett, John Cooperrider, Carol Doty, Charlie Fischer, Pam Fodor, Diane Gormely-Barnes, Carolyn Healy, Karin Janowski, Anita Jencks, Karen McDowell, Rev. Pam Rumancik, Gene Schafer
Ron Solberg
Second "A New Earth" Class - based on the book by Eckhart Tolle will be Saturday Nov 23rd at noon in the Rutherford Room (living room) in the church.  
Join Rev Pam in exploring 2 chapters each class and discussingTolle's insights to help us grow a new earth in our own community. Read chapters 3 & 4 of the book for Saturday Nov 23rd. You can listen to a discussion of the chapters by Oprah and author Eckhart Tolle here.
The final classes will be Dec 7 & 21st Call or email church office@hinsdaleunitarian.org  to save your place.
Solar Celebration!! 
Please join the Green Home and Green Sanctuary committees as we celebration the completion of the Green Home project… as well as the congregation who made it happen!
We will have solar powered snacks and drinks, and will be available for questions or discussion. Thinking of installing solar panels or performing energy upgrades at home? We’ll also be available to discuss our process to help you on your way. See you there!
 
Sunday, November 24 after service in the Alice Warren Room!
Thanksgiving at UCH
UCH will host it's wonderful Thanksgiving dinner for Church members and friends this Thanksgiving. The event will be held in the Alice Warren room at 2pm. Turkey and vegetarian options will be available as well as fabulous side dishes and desserts made by our Church members. There is room for the first forty reservations. Sign up sheets will be posted in the AWR soon. For questions, or to book a reservation now please call or email Laurie Pittelli at (630) 267-1848 or via email: lauren.pittelli@gmail.com
 
Hope you can join in!
Our New Heating / Cooling System is high Tech
Do Not Change the Settings!
Feel free to adjust the temperature slightly but NEVER, EVER, EVER
change mode from heat to cool
or cool to heat.
All units must be in the same mode to avoid shutting down the system. Thank you for helping us adjust to this new system!
SOCIAL JUSTICE

Styrofoam collection is Sunday, Dec. 1 or you can take yours to the Theatre of Western Springs parking lot on Saturday, Dec. 7 from 9-noon.
The Black Lives Matter Initiative / Beloved Conversations Alumni team meetings will now be scheduled on THIRD TUESDAYS.
Black Lives Matter Initiative Weekly Link:


To view the full Race Resources page on our website, please click HERE
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 .