IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT FROM REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW |
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Beloved congregation, I am writing with a heavy heart to tell you that I will be resigning from UUCUC on January 3rd, at the end of my time of medical leave. Although there have been some improvements with my rheumatoid arthritis and its complications since my medical leave began in September, my health has not yet stabilized, and I continue to experience levels of fatigue that make ministry an impossibility, for now. I remain determined and hopeful that I am on a path toward remission, but it’s clear that healing needs to be my full-time job for a while. Continue reading...
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Rev Florence shares a video message with UUCUC's children, youth, and families regarding her leaving UUCUC.
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We have created a Kudoboard space for the congregation to leave messages of support and love for Rev. Florence. The Kudoboard will be delivered to Rev. Florence on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. If you have a moment, please wish her well! |
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION |
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UUCUC Worship Committee
Sunday, January 2
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Chris Hannauer & Samuel Beshers
Sunday, January 9
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Rev Karen Bush
Sunday, January 16
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SUBMITTING JOYS AND SORROWS
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Your contributions and support allow us to continue to respond with love and resources to the needs in our congregation and the wider community. We couldn’t do it without your support and we are grateful to each of you.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Sunday, January 9 at 2:30 PM
New to UUCUC and thinking about becoming a member? Join us for this gathering in the new year to learn about our congregation’s story, governance, activism, and mission. We’ll speak on the benefits & responsibilities of membership, and you’ll meet others at a similar stage of involvement with UUCUC. READ MORE...
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & EXPLORATION NEWS |
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As you plan your holiday winter giving, please consider donating to the Little Free Pantries run by Julie Laut (in Urbana) and AJ Herzog (in Champaign), which they have maintained since March 2020. Their Amazon wish list has been updated to include unique winter items. All items off the wishlist will be delivered to Julie's house and shared between the two pantries. You are also welcome to drop off items in person at both locations. Questions? Contact Julie ( jlaut@hushmail.com), or AJ ( zogs92@gmail.com). |
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From Julie Laut: I am feeling deep sadness today learning of the death of Desmond Tutu. His decades of leadership demonstrated clearly how people of faith can be moral leaders for justice. May we all follow in his example: speak truth to power based on our most important principles, while maintaining the ability to experience and express real joy.
From Nancy Parker: Remembering my mom on this the one year anniversary of her passing. Grateful for the smiles and stories that these memories bring and acknowledging the sadness I still feel in missing her.
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Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.organy time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service. They will be read aloud .
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UUCUC Social Action Offering. Each month a selected organization is chosen to receive offerings from our congregation. You may donate to the social action offering for the month in one of the following ways:
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During the month of December 2021, we will support our Partner Churches with our social action offering. The mission and objectives of the Partner Church Committee are to develop long-term, mutually supportive relationships with our fellow UUs in Transylvania, Romania, and in the Khasi Hills in North East India.
Image Information: From Kathleen Robbin's pilgrimage to our partner church in Transylvania in the Fall of 2019
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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
During the month of November 2021, MAIA Impact School was selected to be the shared offering. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total of $1,992.50 that month!
Guatemala is a country with one of the worst gender equity gaps in the Americas. No where is this more apparent than with young indigenous girls, who are essentially an after thought in society. MAIA’s Impact School, located in Solola, Guatemala, is one of a kind in Central America.
Through a program of rigorous academics, mentorship, socio-emotional support and family engagement, MAIA focuses on maximizing the potential of indigenous girls, nourishing and connecting their talents with 21st century opportunities. Supporting the MAIA Impact School helps address the systemic causes of mass immigration and unleashes the untapped leadership potential of young Guatemalan women. Empowered women, with the knowledge and resources to live choice-filled lives, can lead their families and communities out of poverty
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! |
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Next eNews: January 6, 2022
Last day for content: Tuesday, January 2 by 5pm at the latest.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
Please send your submittals to pubs@uucuc.org and not to the admin email.
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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Regular Church Office Hours
Closed until further notice
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Church Office
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Florence Caplow
Lead Minister
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
(she/they)
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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Rev. Karen Bush
(she/her)
Consulting Minister
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Brian Franklin
(he/him)
Director of Congregational Administration
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Benjamin Hanson
(he/him)
Choir Director
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Jamie Jones
(she/her)
Office Assistant
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Avalon Ruby
(she/they)
A/V Technician & RE Assistant
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Rose St. Clair
(they/them)
Coordinator, Religious Exploration & Engagement
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Adrienne Summerlot
(she/her)
Consulting Director, Religious Exploration & Engagement
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Tim Voelker
Director of Facilities
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