REV. SALLY FRITSCHE
Have you witnessed sudden demand this year for things like sourdough yeast, chest freezers, toilet paper, and canning supplies? Join us this Sunday to reflect on the ways we prepare for disasters, and what our different preparations might reveal about us. Together we’ll consider the many possible futures that lie ahead, and recommit to a preparedness grounded in community care and UU values.
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SUBMITTING JOYS AND SORROWS
Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org any time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service. They will be read aloud.
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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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UU ACTION NETWORK OF ILLINOIS
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
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Note the start time is 15 minutes earlier than the usual time! |
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Join 15 Unitarian Universalist congregations across Illinois (including Rev. Caplow and choir members from UUCUC) and The Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) for a Democracy Revival; we will join voices to encourage our get-out-the vote efforts as we work to be the faithful voice for democracy, which has always been a core to our Unitarian Universalist faith. Using our online technologies, we will be able to join the resources and energies for this worship service. Join with hundreds of other Unitarian Universalists for a Democracy Revival to revive democracy and our spirits!
Order of Service TBD
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REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Have you lost a loved one in the last year? Please send a photo and their name to allsouls@uucuc.org and we will include them in the service.
More information to come.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Saturday, October 17
How often do we think of ourselves as a community within a community? Unitarian Universalist churches are both sanctuaries and beacons of hope in communities around the country. What is our role in creating healthy inclusive churches that live up to the promises of Unitarian Universalism? We invite you into a Youth and Adult Spiritual Development Workshop with Paula Cole Jones to explore these questions and more. The 4-hour class will be held twice – Saturday, October 17 or Saturday, October 31 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Click here to watch a brief interview between Michele Grove and Paula Cole Jones that explains this exciting event.
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REV. CAPLOW AWAY OCTOBER 13-22
Rev. Caplow will be taking some time away to float the Green River in Utah, in spiritual preparation for what is shaping up to probably be a challenging fall and winter for all of us. She will be gone from Tuesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 22. She will not be able to respond to email or voicemail while traveling by train to Utah, or while on the river.
For ministerial support, please reach out to Rev. Fritsche at associate-minister@uucuc.org. For administrative questions, please contact the Director of Congregational Administration, Zoe Valentine.
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Message from Board Chair Brian McDermott |
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As the Dream Team is in the midst of soliciting further feedback regarding the draft strategic Plan, the Board agreed to assist in the process by moving their regularly scheduled Study Session from October 13th to the 20th. We will hear the results of the assembled feedback during that study session. Our Business meeting will remain the same date as scheduled: October 27. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me, your Board Chair.
Brian McDermott
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The Storytelling Channel is an unlisted YouTube Channel which provides children, youth, adults, and families the opportunity to hear stories, music and poetry. Stories are for all ages! Tune in to see some familiar faces and enjoy. Since it is located on an unlisted YouTube Channel, it is important to register. Read more
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OPPORTUNITY TO HELP
Two of our members have a “Free Little Pantry” set up in their yards and would welcome your help with keeping their pantries stocked. Donations can be brought in Urbana to Julie Laut at 505 W. Main or in Champaign to the home of the Herzog family at 306 S. Willis. Thank you for your generosity!
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GROCERY DELIVERY AVAILABLE
If it would be helpful to have someone deliver groceries for you, we have several folks who have volunteered to do this. Contact Julie Laut at: jlaut@hushmail.com or 513-544-2682 & she’ll put you in touch with a volunteer.
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UUCUC'S "BUDDY SYSTEM"
Staying connected while
UUCUC facilities are closed
During this time of social distancing, staying in touch and checking in with each other is going to be very important. We hope you will consider being part of our "Buddy System" so we can care for one another.
You can sign up here: https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/2184f1. Buddies will check in with each other regularly by phone to provide connection, companionship, and connections to help if needed. This is a great way to help each other. |
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From Adelaide Aime: Joy that after a 35-year career in social services, I retired recently from my position as Executive Director of RACES (Rape, Advocacy, Counseling & Education Services). I look forward to re-connecting with church friends, gardening, and traveling when it is safe to do so.
From Amy Robison: A joy - after a month of bouncing between hospital and rehab, my mother-in-law is strong enough to move into a new assisted living facility. Her three sons and I did the packing and moving on rotating, socially distanced shifts. A sorrow: my younger cousin Paul had been on a ventilator after having a stroke last week. He passed away Saturday afternoon.
From David Gross: Saturday evening, Claudia Gross was in the Carle E.R. where a too rapid heart rate was restored to normal rhythm. Claudia is now home and OK.
From Barbara Jauhola: Still very concerned about my sister Sue, who is having some post-surgical heart issues which are delaying her release from the hospital.
From Jody Hanger: Love and strength to all the college kids out there trying to figure out how to be an engaged student this year. Sorrow: I was sad to read Sunday morning that Durango Mendoza had passed away unexpectedly - I knew him just a little bit, but he was an amazing photographer and sculptor - a wise and kind man.
From Adam Davis: A joy that my brother Daniel moved to Urbana this past January to be near our family. This Tuesday, I will be joining him on his final walkthrough of a house that he is purchasing in Urbana. We're thrilled!
From Ellen Jacobsen: Joy that I have a little hope that we may have a better election and sorrow that I fear that polls are all wrong again.
From Umeeta Sadarangani and Marilyn Ryan: Joy that on October 12, our twin nephews turned 18 and Umeeta’s father turned 85. For the first time in 18 years, we won’t be together on the birthday weekend, but we are grateful for all the years we celebrated together and look forward to the future.
Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org any time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service each Sunday. 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 October, Sunday services’ social action offering will support Cunningham Township's Angel Donor Fund. This Angel Fund was launched in 2018 by Cunningham Township to provide life-saving support for township program participants who have one-time miscellaneous needs that fall outside existing programs. All donated funds go directly to secure food, clothing, housing, power and transportation. Read more
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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
During the month of September 2020, CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative was selected to be the shared offering. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total of $1,757.50 that month!
(CU TRI) is a collaborative initiative designed to educate the community about trauma, trauma-informed care, and resiliency. Additionally, CU TRI advocates for more trauma-informed policies, practices, and principles. CU TRI is part of the Champaign County Community Coalition, within the Office of Equity, Community, and Human Rights, and is located on 102 N. Neil Street, in Champaign.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page .
Note: Parenthesized meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisked meetings/events are closed.
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As of Monday, March 16, the UUCUC building closed as a preventative measure to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community.. All upcoming scheduled meetings and events at UUCUC listed on the calendar should be considered tentative. If you are planning on participating in a recurring meeting, please verify with the facilitator that the meeting or event is still scheduled to meet and is shifting to an online format. UUCUC leadership and staff are working to move all recurring meetings to an online format, but this may take some additional weeks. Stay tuned for more information! At this time, we are strongly recommending that no groups meet in person.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! |
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Next eNews: October 22, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday October 21 by Noon at the latest.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
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Please do not send to admin@uucuc.org.
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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
Minister
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Kate Barton
Director of Facilities / RE & Office Assistant
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Austin Cody
Choir Director
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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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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Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
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Zoe Valentine
Director of Congregational Administration
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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