The Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah
Weekly Newsletter
September 22, 2019
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Sunday Morning Worship
Sunday, September 22, 11:00 AM
Our Worship theme in September is Expectation
Rev. Dianne Hudder preaching
Turning People into Trees
“There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.”
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Howard Thurman
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Our
Worship Associate will be
Jessical Leavitt
Our
Storyteller will be
Jake Kawatski
Music by
Kelly Blackmarr and The Choir
Hospitality by
Rev Robert Hudder
A note about Rahn Hall during renovation: The accessible bathroom is unavailable until the project is complete. The bathrooms in the nursery and in building two are still available, but are up or down stairs.
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Notes from a Board
Susan Daggett, President
Please scroll down for a detailed report on our September Board meeting. Remeber that all Board meeting minutes are posted in the member's area of the website.
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Next Sunday Worship
Sunday, September 29, 11:00 AM
Rev. Mary Beene preaching
Walking Together
Each of our spiritual journeys is unique and particular, and even so we cannot escape that we do not make these journeys alone. This is good news, especially in a society that sometimes takes independence too far. Our mutual interdependence gives us the strength to push forward or the patience to wait expectantly when we seem stuck or abandoned. Let’s look at how we can be there for one another spiritually. As we find transformation happening in ourselves, we can see how these individual journeys are what will ultimately transform the world.
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"As we release the hold of expectations and disappointments,
as we stop trying to live into the imagined life and live the one we have been given, we discover a profound inner freedom to make choices out of love, rather than obligation or resentment
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~~ Christine Valters Paintner
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Religious Education
Eva Newbold, Director
Photo: (From left to right, clockwise) Lucy, Presley, Patty, and Augie make cards for the Pastoral Care Committee to distribute
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Parents’ Night Out!
Friday, September 27th, 6:00 to 10:00
Are you ready to enjoy a child-free night on the town, or perhaps a child-free night at home? We are here to help! We are offering a
Parents’ Night Out
on September 27th to all parents and guardians. The cost is
$20.00 per child
and
$10.00 for each additional child in the same family
. There will be pizza, arts and crafts, a movie, and more!
RE Registration
If you have not
registered your children
for the 2019-2020 RE year, please do so here:
REGISTER
Call for RE Volunteers
In RE, we are still looking for teachers for the 3-5 year old class and the 1st-5th grade class. The curriculum has already been chosen and each lesson has been laid out and carefully organized to make it as easy as possible. There would be minimal planning involved. We would just need you on Sunday mornings! If you’re interested, please fill out the
RE Volunteer Form
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Social Justice and Action
Contact: Jim Rosch,
jimrosch@gmail.com
or 518-232-1005
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Celebrating Families
Tuesdays at 5:30:
9/24, 10/22 and 11/12
First Baptist Church Social Hall at Whitaker and Hull Sts.
The program for alternatives to incarceration for those convicted of non-violent crimes begins its summer/fall schedule next month. Please join us in providing and serving a meal to these folks.
We are looking for people to provide the following items: main dish, salad and dressing, ice tea and lemonade, bread and fruit for dessert.
Congregations in Service - Mark your calendars!
Nov 8-9
Details coming soon.
This is the weekend we join with other congregations for service projects.
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Calendar Now Easier To Find!
Calendar This is a link to the calendar.
In response to requests and in acknowledgment of the vital role our church calendar plays in communication you will now find a link to it in the newsletter every week and on the home page of the newsletter. Frequent users can always save a direct link in their bookmarks, too.
www.uusavannah.org/calendar
- Check the calendar for upcoming events.
- Or check the calendar to see if a time and space is available for an event you want to host.
- Send and email to admin@uusavannah.org to request that time and space. Sometimes you'll want to run this past the Minister first.
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New Member Spotlight
David and Wanda Scott
Wanda and David are Georgia born and raised. Wanda spent her early years in NW Ga, but the majority of her adult life here in Chatham County. David, born in Brunswick, raised in Atlanta was schooled in Miami and Maine. The Scotts raised their three sons on the banks of Richardson Creek. Wanda’s interests include gardening, food systems, art and environmental advocacy. David is and has been a merchant mariner, waterman and marine surveyor. Both work in the family business, Southeast Marine Surveying Company. David describes himself as a Georgian loving his state, and American concerned for the future.
The Scotts have been friends of the congregation for some time.
Keep them close.
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Join the Choir!
We welcome all but are particularly looking for those who can sing
bass or baritone
. One short meeting with Kelly is required to determine vocal range and placement. The choir is a nurturing community within the greater UUCS community that brings riches to Sunday morning and rewards to its members.
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Green Team
Upcoming Events:
Documentary Screening - Pittsburgh to Paris
Tonite! Sept 19, 6:30 - 8:00 pm
Asbury Memorial Church, 1008 E Henry St.
Climate Strike!
This Saturday!, Sept 21, 11:00 am
Forsyth Park
Collective action to address the Climate Crisis. Put your feet on the street!
#FightThe Hike!
This campaign against the
GA Power rate hike
is a good environmental justice cause that involves writing letters, emailing and calling members of the PSC, representatives, and media. More on that coming up.
Coastal Green Team Summit - Georgia Interfaith Power and Light
Saturday, October 19th, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm.
St. Peter's Episcopal, Skidaway Island.
See what other local churches are doing to get green. Network!
Film Screening - Burned
Friday, Oct 25. at UUCS, hosted by Vicki Weeks
Details coming soon!
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WRUU 107.5 FM Community Radio
Volunteer Orientation
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
6:00 to 7:00 pm, Phillippa’s Place
WRUU 107.5 is Connect Savannah’s “Best of Local Radio” and “Best of Local Talk Radio” 2019 winner! Our all-volunteer station seeks members of our community who have media/marketing, fundraising and other talents to keep us going strong. We are also accepting proposals for program hosts. For more information, visit
www.wruu.org
or contact
program@wruu.org
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Sound and Spirits Series
Hiroya Tsukamoto, Guitarist
Sunday, October 6, 4:00 pm.
Hiroya Tsukamoto is a one-of-a-kind composer, guitarist and singer-songwriter from Kyoto, Japan. He has been leading concerts internationally, including several appearances at Blue Note in NYC and on Japanese National Television. In 2018 Hiroya won second place in the International Finger Style Guitar Championship.
A 75-minute concert with no intermission, followed by a wine reception Admission: $20 online or $25 at the door
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Report of September's Board Meeting
Susan Daggett, President
Board of Trustees Notes – 9-19-19
The Board of Trustees met on September 12 with a very full agenda. All Board members were present. The following are highlights of what was discussed and/or voted upon.
Executive Session (closed):
Lilli Hutto (Treasurer)
submitted a revised budget to the Board. It was approved as presented, and is now posted in the members area of the UUCS website (click here). This budget will be presented to the congregation in October for approval.
Joel Matulys
presented progress made in finding a contract minister. Joel will write a column for this newsletter in the coming weeks with details.
Dorothy Holmes
presented updated language for the Personnel Policy to provide coverage when the minister is absent or unable to supervise employees. The changes were approved.
The Pastoral Care committee
was asked to submit a proposal for coverage of funerals and other serious life events in the absence of a minister. [Note: The proposal was submitted to the Board earlier this week and is being voted on by email.]
Open Session:
Donne Rolfes
reported by e-mail that there are still several applications for grants waiting for replies. The grant requests are for obtaining additional funding for the Rahn Hall renovation.
Lilli Hutto
presented a plan for having the leadership (Board and committee chairs) get together and brainstorm activities for the remainder of the year. No date has been set yet.
Margaret Hall r
eported by email that the Worship Committee has filled the calendar through the end of the year. Our thanks to Margaret and the Worship Committee.
Margaret Hall
presented by email a fundraising proposal to have an auction of personal services this Fall, but without a party, since Rahn Hall is not available. This proposal was approved. Please be thinking of what you might offer (a meal served, a class given, handyman services, etc.) so that you are ready when Margaret contacts you.
Linda Archinaco
presented a brief overview of the new Pathways to Membership curriculum. She will write a column for this newsletter in the coming weeks to familiarize everyone with this exciting new approach to membership, which will include participation of long-time members.
Lilli Hutto
presented a summary of SAIJM, Savannah Area InterFaith Justice Ministry, a program that the Social Justice Committee will be contributing to. An extra $1000 was approved in the proposed budget as our church’s contribution to this community-wide initiative for whom our representatives are Jim Rosch and Rev Susan Karlson.
Kevin Ionno
requested permission to use the sanctuary for a Candidate’s Forum on environmental sustainability in Savannah. The request was approved.
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Hospitality Host
What days will you provide Hospitality? During the Rahn Hall renovation, hospitality will consist of lemonade and tea provided by staff and ready to serve. You are encouraged to supply cookies or similar and provide setup and cleanup at a table outside the main entrance, weather permitting.
Sept 29 -
Joel and Kathy Matulys
Oct 6 -
Open!!
Oct 13 -
Open!!
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Rahn Hall Renovation Update
Bill reports:
After the obligatory hurricane pause, we passed Mechanical Inspection on Friday and Framing Inspection on the 16th, so tomorrow the rest of the sheetrock can be hung and the wall finishing will be done this week. Meanwhile the plumbing rough in is complete including a water outlet for the refrigerator (which tried to fall through the cracks, but did not), and the bath fans are already routed to the outside to satisfy the mechanical inspector. This time I'm serious when I say we can expect to begin painting this weekend!
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Sound System
We’re looking for volunteers interested in assisting with Sunday morning sound requirements. Our new system requires minimal training for adjusting microphones and recording the service for broadcast on WRUU.
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Even though this is not a tremendously active spot, it is remarkably effective in matching needs with resources.
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Director of Music
912-713-7975
Eva Newbold
Director of Religious Education
912 549-0326
Pastoral Care
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Alan Kindler
Office Administrator
912-549-0326
Office Hours
Sun 8:00 - 11:00 am
Mon/Wed/Fri 5:00 - 6:00 pm
Marc Coulombe
Sexton
912-549-0326
Alex Borthwick
Bookkeeper
912-549-0326
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Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah
311 East Harris St, Savannah, GA 31401
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Please visit the website for more information.
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