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HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND AT UUCUC
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SUNDAY SERVICE
SEEKING SANCTUARY
IMMIGRATION JUSTICE TASK FORCE AND THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Sunday, July 21 2019 at 10:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
“Every human is sacred across all borders.”
Sanctuary: A place of refuge or safety. Imagine what it must take to flee the only home you have ever known in search of sanctuary. In this service, the voice of immigrants seeking sanctuary will be heard through reflections, poems, and songs to raise awareness and encourage advocacy. Sing with the Congolese Choir from St. Patrick Church!
ONE LAST CALL FOR BACKPACKS - SUNDAY JULY 21
Can you bring a backpack to church that day (neutral in color and large enough for a teen)? The Immigration Justice Task Force plans to fill them with clothes, shoes, a blanket, hygiene products, and other items that will be given to undocumented teens attending school in Urbana School District #116 this fall. Thank you!
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SUNDAY SERVICE
OUR SOULS CRAVE CONNECTION
SHERRY BOHLEN AND THE WORSHIP COMMITTEE
Sunday, July 28 2019 at 10:15 a.m. in Fellowship Hall
"Soul Matters is a great way to connect. My learning comes when I least expect it.
Soul Matters is a gift that keeps on giving."
– MJ Hansen, Small Group Facilitator, UU Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, NJ
When people come together something magical happens! Come hear how our Soul Matters Covenant Groups have helped many find meaningful connections. Learn how you too can find community in one of our upcoming Fall Soul Matters groups.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES BUSINESS MEETING
Tuesday, July 23 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in Classroom #1
The Board of Trustees will have its next business meeting on Tuesday, July 23 at 7:00 p.m. in Classroom #1. The meeting is open to members and friends.
Beginning in August the study session will be held on the second Tuesday of every month, and the business meeting will be conducted on the fourth Tuesday of every month. Moving forward, we will also be working toward posting the agenda for the business meeting in eNews the week prior to the meeting to help people know when an item of interest will be on the agenda.
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NO CAGES RALLY AND VIGIL
- Saturday, July 27, 2019 at 7:00 p.m., Rally; 8:00 p.m., Speak-out; and 8:30 p.m., Candlelight Vigil - all at the Champaign County Courthouse.
- Sunday, July 28, 2019 at 9:30 a.m., witness and walk to UUCUC - Champaign County Courthouse
On Saturday, July 27, a coalition of local organizations is holding a
#UCNoCages public art demonstration and vigil to protest Trump’s mass raids and border cages. This vigil and demo is intended to draw attention to the immigration crisis taking place at the US-Mexico border, but also in Champaign-Urbana.
To bring local awareness to the dire situation children face at the border, cages will be erected in front of the Champaign County Courthouse in downtown Urbana. There will be art created and displayed by youth who have recently arrived to CU after spending time in the cages. Local volunteers will be staying overnight in these cages.
The following Sunday morning, volunteers released from cages will walk to UUCUC, accompanied by the Immigration Justice Task Force. We invite you to be present for the 9:30 a.m. witness and short walk to our church. Questions? Contact Pam 773.556.3418.
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INTERFAITH ALLIANCE ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC
Sunday, July 28 at Crystal Lake Park in Urbana at the Large Pavilion
Watch for full details to come soon!
Save the date and plan to come. This is a great time to wear your UUCUC t-shirts and show pride in our church community!
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FINDING YOUR SACRED SPACE - UU WOMEN'S CONNECTION SUMMER RETREAT
August 9-11, 2019 at Ronora Lodge & Retreat Center, Watervliet Michigan
For UU Women's Connection
Summer Retreat, they will gather in Trilogy Lodge, a dorm-style lodge that sleeps up to 25.
Workshops will feature creating your own portable sacred space using matchboxes and a variety of art supplies; and creating your own patterned fabric – faux batik. Remember to bring drums (and musical instruments if you like), perhaps an item to place on one of the 5 altars, and a small item of personal significance to pass along via the Giveaway Blanket.
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OUTSIDE WORK DAY ON HIGH ST. HOUSE POSTPONED
Due to the heat wave that's expected to be here this weekend, we're postponing the outside work day on High St. House that was originally scheduled for Saturday, July 20 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We'll post an announcement once a new date has been scheduled. Stay cool!
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ONLINE UUCUC DIRECTORY FORTHCOMING
Within the next couple of months, we are planning on providing members and friends of the congregation online access to general contact information for each adult (18+) member and friend. This contact information would include:
- Name
- Street Address
- Phone Numbers
- Email Addresses
If you do not want this information shared with other members and friends, please contact Sherry Bohlen at
membership@uucuc.org and we will remove your information from the online directory.
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FACILITATORS NEEDED FOR SOUL MATTERS GROUPS
Facilitators are needed for this year's Soul Matters covenant groups. Full training and support are provided.
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CALL FOR WEBSITE PHOTOS
We are currently in the process of designing a new website for the church which we are excited to be able to share with everyone very soon. As part of the process, we are looking for photos of weddings, celebrations and events that took place at the church that members and friends might be willing to share with us.
If you have something that you would like to submit, please send it to Brian Franklin at
admin@uucuc.org with information about the photo including who took it and whether the material is copyrighted. Please understand that we may not be able to use all photos submitted because of space and design constraints.
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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.
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JOYS AND SORROWS
A joy shared by Anonymous
Dr. Stake was my Psychology professor at the University of Nebraska. I am here today (July 14) to honor him.
A sorrow shared by Allan Max Axelrod
We still do not have a year-round homeless shelter, the living wage in C-U is already higher than $15/hour as measured by the National Low Income Housing Coalition, and ICE raids are occuring.
A sorrow shared by Care Core
Pat McClard’s father, Jim, died this week. Please keep Pat and his family in your thoughts during this difficult time. Cards can be sent to Pat at this address: 2103 Belmore Ct., Champaign, IL 61821.
A joy shared by Claudia Gross
A week with 3 awesome granddaughters? Priceless!
A joy shared by David Gross
My grandson, Benjamin Gross performed on the stage of the Great Hall of Krannert as part of the Junior Concert Band of the Illinois Summer Youth Music Program. The daughter of Michele Grove sat next to Benjamin. Jeremy Loui of our church was the assistant conductor of the band. This grandpa is button busting proud!
A sorrow shared by Doug Jones
I share with sadness that my sister-in-law, Linda Jones, died peacefully on Tuesday (July 9, 2019) at home. My brother Dwight (Dewey) Jones married her in 1996 and with friends was caring for her at their apartment during her final days. She was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer a couple months ago. Memorial services will be held at UUCUC, at a time and date to be determined. Donations in Linda's honor can be sent to help cover final expenses to Dewey in care of the Sunset Funeral Home, 710 N. Neil St., Champaign. Please hold Dewey in you thoughts during this time.
A joy shared by Kyle Kroha
Gratitude for family and friends helping me to prepare my parents' home for market. I could not do so without their time, help, and encouragement, and I feel fortunate and humbled to receive such gifts from them.
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UUs AND CU COMMUNITY SHOW UP FOR LIGHTS FOR LIBERTY VIGIL
UU's and the Champaign-Urbana community showed up in force for the
Lights For Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Camps Vigil at the Champaign County Courthouse on Friday, July 12. The candlelight vigil was organized locally by CU Indivisible and partners to protest the inhumane conditions faced by refugees at the US-Mexican border. The vigil is a part of a larger nationwide movement.
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From L-R: Priscilla Kron, Jerry Frye, Thom Bohlen, Pamela Van Wyk, Penne Beckett, Jonny Beckett. Photo courtesy of Sherry Bohlen.
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One of the many signs that appeared at the event:
Detention Camps are Inhumane. #Lights4Liberty. Photo Courtesy of Umeeta Sadarangani.
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Jennifer Livingston and Tim Livingston were among many from the UU community that showed up to support the event. Photo courtesy of Sherry Bohlen.
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One of many signs that appeared at the event:
All Children are All Our Children. Photo Courtesy of Umeeta Sadarangani.
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From L-R: Pat Nolan, Jeff Unger, and Mary Barrineau were among many UUs supporting the event. Photo courtesy of Sherry Bohlen
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One of the supporters wearing the UUA themed standingonthesideoflove.org t-shirt. Photo Courtesy of Umeeta Sadarangani.
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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
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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.
We are also hosting two work sessions at UC Books to Prisoners specifically for UU volunteers, sponsored by the Racial Justice Project of UUCUC. Volunteers will read inmate letters and select books to fulfill their requests. The books will be distributed to prisoners at any of the twenty-eight prisons in Illinois. Volunteer sessions are family-friendly (age 10 and up with an adult) and can be a powerful way to better understand and empathize with incarcerated individuals.
UU volunteer sessions will be held on Sunday July 21st and Sunday July 28th from noon-1:30 p.m. at the UC Books to Prisoners office at the Independent Media Center, a short walk from church. Space is limited, so sign-up is required.
CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our
UUCUC Calendar page
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Note: Parenthesised meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisk meetings/events are closed.
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Thursday, July 18
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Reflective Writing Circle / 7:00 p.m. / Library
Friday, July 19
No events
Saturday, July 20
UU Band Rehearsal / 1:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 4:30 p.m. / Classroom #1
Sunday, July 21
Adult Discussion Group / 9:00 a.m. / Library
Mindfulness Meditation Group / 9:00 a.m. / YRUU Classroom
Nursery / 10:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
Summer RE / 10:15 a.m. / Classroom #1
Sunday Service / 10:15 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Young Adult Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Monday, July 22
Bridge Group / 1:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Tuesday, July 23
(DSC Playgroup) / 8:30 a.m. / Classroom #4
BOT Business Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
UU Band Rehearsal / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
Wednesday, July 24
Last day for content for eNews & Order of Service by noon, the latest.
UU Playgroup / 9:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
Dream Team Purpose Sub Meeting / 5:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel
(Smart Recovery) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Dream Team Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Thursday, July 25
UU Women's Lunch Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Racial Justice Project Meeting / 5:00 p.m. / Library
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Next eNews: July 25, 2019
Last day for content: Wednesday July 24 by noon the latest.
Please do
not
send to admin@uucuc.org.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION
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Regular Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Church Office
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
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Kate Barton
Facilities & Events Coordinator
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Sherry Bohlen
Membership Manager
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Brian Franklin
Congregational Administration Manager
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Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
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Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education
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Kelsey Libert
Childcare Coordinator
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Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
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Matt Sheppard
Music Director
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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