December 4, 2020
a whole-hearted community,
feeding body, mind & spirit

Theme for December: Kindness
UCH Community Calendar: Dec 6 - 12
Sunday, Dec 6 @ 10:00am: Waiting, an Advent Perspective. See links below

Sunday, Dec 6 @ 3:00pm: A Tower Chorale Virtual Christmas. View HERE

Monday, Dec 7 @ 7:00pm: Buddhist Inspired Mindfulness Meditation, contact Lenny Edgin

Tuesday, Day 8 @11:00am: Thrive with Pride Cafe, join HERE

Tuesday, Dec 8 @ 3:00pm: Conversations with our Wise Elders, contact Tracey Olson

Wednesday, Dec 9 @ 7:00pm: Board of Trustees meeting, join HERE

Thursday, Dec 10 @ 8:00am: Breakfast Group, contact Pat Miller

Thursday, Dec 10 @ 1:00pm: Women's Alliance, join HERE

Saturday, Dec 12 @ 8:00pm: ARC on WFMT with Amy Speace
Caring Corner
The ripples of our lives touch those around us. We keep in mind all of our members and friends including...

  • Those who are sick or feeling distant during the holidays.


Please let us know of folks we should add to our list and share with our Caring Circle Coordinators by going to our Caring & Comments page on our website.
 
Search your toolbox for this week’s tool- - a Canteen! Watch the lesson video HERE and listen to the story HERE
The Tower Chorale is back -- to bring you uplifting Christmas music! We are overjoyed to share with you our first ever virtual concert. We have pulled out all the stops to bring you an award worthy and amazingly beautiful creation.
We won’t be having our regular annual Christmas Pageant the way we wish we could. There won’t be a fancy set, or funny costumes or props. But we CAN STILL have a pageant with participation, joy and laughter. Be a part of our Zoom Christmas Pageant!
Let us take this time to remember that our family extends beyond our church building.
There are still a few things to bid on so if you did not get to participate please see our extra items HERE and/or make a donation to the church.
The UCH Welcoming Congregation Team is hosting Thrive with Pride Cafes, inclusive online cafes for older adults in December. We are partnering with AgeOptions, and our monthly cafes will be held in response to presentations AgeOptions will be hosting.
The concept of anti-racism, as many are starting to learn, is not a noun, but a verb. Racism will take consistent effort to arrest, and the fight against systemic racism is a big one. Author, journalist and editor Kenrya Rankin tackles the topic in her newest book, Anti-Racism (Words of Change Series): Powerful Voices, Inspiring Ideas. 
Prison Industrial Complex 101: Virtual Training
Saturday, January 16, 2021, 10:00am - 11:30pm CST and
Saturday, January 23, 2021, 10:00am - 11:30pm CST
Register HERE
Worship this Week
Dec 6: Waiting, an Advent Perspective 
Waiting was difficult when you were a kid waiting for something big to happen. The days ticked by so slowly in December as Christmas meandered toward our homes. People have devised many ways to suppress the anxiety of waiting. What if we took our time and breathed into this space? What have you had to wait for? When was it a disappointment? When were you delighted? As we wait for some future good, what can we do to enjoy this present moment? ~ Rev Pam Rumancik
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