NAN EHRLICH'S LEGACY GIFT
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The Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation for Nan Ehrlich’s generous bequest to UUCUC. Nan’s unrestricted $150,000 bequest to UUCUC will make an incredible impact on the programs and services we can provide over many years. Nan was a beloved member of UUCUC since 1968 and a strong leader in our community and church. As noted in her obituary, she led community efforts to improve READ MORE...
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
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UUA Side With Love
Sunday, January 30
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Rev Karen Bush
Sunday, February 6
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Rev Sally Fritsche
Sunday, February 13
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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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Save the Date - Sundays in the Park with UUCUC
March 6 and April 17
The current COVID surge is making it difficult to hold firm to our plans to be together in person, but here are two dates you can put on your calendar with confidence! Our Pledge Sunday (3/6/22) and Easter Sunday (4/17/22) services will be IN-PERSON AT CRYSTAL LAKE PARK. Being outdoors means we don't have to worry the same way about capacity limits, group singing, and other concerns caused by the ups and downs of case numbers. Plus, it's just plain fun to move our Sunday worship out into nature every once in a while. See you on Sunday!
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & EXPLORATION NEWS
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30 Days of Love is an annual celebration organized by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) Side With Love campaign. 30 Days of Love runs approximately from Martin Luther King, Jr. Day through Valentine’s Day. It is an opportunity to collectively nurture our spirits, deepen our understanding, and take action on our values for collective liberation
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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 Chrstine Cahill: It is with a heavy heart that I will be attending a meeting on Wednesday to vote on whether to accept the Champaign Unit 4 School's last and best contract offer or support an intent to strike. I have been teaching in the district for 20 years and we have reached this point many, many times. The adversarial nature of contract negotiations in this district helps no one, but has an incredibly divisive effect throughout our community. Please hold all the students, families, teachers, and staff in your hearts as we face difficult choices in an already incredibly difficult time.
From Kim Crawford: I'm excited to welcome my son Liam home from his 10 month deployment overseas in the Middle East! He arrived at his base in Fort Riley, Kansas today and will make his way home to Champaign-Urbana this Feb. A special thanks to all those in the UU church who sent thank-you notes and care packages to improve our soldiers' health and well-being, while they endure difficult and challenging situations. And for all other military friends and families who silently sacrifice so much on a daily basis. We thank and appreciate you!
From Karen Folk: Joy that my daughter Anna will start working part-time in a speech clinic and that she is well enough to do what she loves - helping children every day. She has been unable to work for three years fighting breast cancer and mental illness. Hallaleujah.
From Rev. Sally Fritsche: For the death of Tich Nhat Hahn, revered spiritual leader for Buddhists and others worldwide
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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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This month’s shared offering is the Refugee Center, who UJCUC supported for more than 35 years when they occupied our building. Over the years, the Refuge Center, formerly known as the East Central Illinois Refugee Mutual Assistance Center (ECIRMAC), expanded its services from helping resettle Vietnamese refugees to providing assistance to ALL immigrants; political asylees; and refugees, regardless of country of origin.
Now, they have been called upon to resettle refugees from Afghanistan. The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan that occurred after the U.S. withdrew its troops has caused hundreds of thousands of Afghans to flee their country. They are at risk of being targeted for their work or association with coalition forces (including the U.S.) and Afghanistan’s former government.
The Refugee Center already has helped 11 men and two families, including the family of nine hosted by UUCUC’s Immigration Justice Task Force (IJTF) last month. While the federal government is providing financial assistance for resettlement, it is not enough to meet all needs. Plus, the Refugee Center has been to increase the number of Afghans they agreed to resettle from 30 to 65, taxing both financial resources and staff.
By participating in this month’s shared offering, you can help provide much-needed financial support for Afghans at-risk — at a time when it is most needed. Watch the E-News for other ways to support newly-arriving Afghan families, as the IJTF continues to partner with the Refugee Center. This will include advocacy for the Afghan Adjustment Act, which would give Afghans permanent resident status; helping to identify both temporary and permanent housing; donating household items for their use; and potentially sponsoring an Afghan family.
For more information about The Refugee Center, please visit their website.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Next eNews: February 3, 2022
Last day for content: Tuesday, February 1 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. Karen Bush
(she/her)
Consulting Minister
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
(she/they)
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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Rose St. Clair
(they/them)
Coordinator, Religious Exploration & Engagement
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Brian Franklin
(he/him)
Director of Congregational Administration
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Adrienne Summerlot
(she/her)
Consulting Director, Religious Exploration & Engagement
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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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Jessica Sempek
Membership Coordinator
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Tim Voelker
Director of Facilities
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