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THIS SUNDAY'S SERVICE
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Sunday, March 1 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

Our Soul Matters theme for March is “Wisdom”. Wisdom is a word we don’t hear so much these days, but great thinkers from Plato onward have recognized wisdom as one of the virtues that lead to a good life. How do we find sources of wisdom, in the world or in our own hearts, especially in these confusing and fast-paced times? We will celebrate the quiet power of wisdom. The Children's Choir will be signing!

This is also Pledge Sunday, marking the end of our four week Generosity Campaign to support our church and programs for the coming year. Please feel free to bring your pledge form on Sunday if you have not already submitted one.

Join us in person or in spirit for Pledge Sunday! Pledge now or on Sunday. Your generous pledge makes this church community possible and can make our bold plans a reality. Every pledge matters! Please pledge at whatever level you are able. 



Leadership Circle – Join Today
There are now 112 people in the Leadership Circle! There is still time to join them. Raise your pledge by 15% or give a one-time gift to the Ministerial set-aside fund to bring an Associate Minister here. 

Thank You! Your generosity is astounding! Come celebrate this Sunday with cake and good cheer!

Photo by Umeeta Sadarangani
HAPPENING THIS WEEKEND
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28

UPCOMING SUNDAY SERVICES
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Sunday, March 8 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

Sometimes we imagine that wisdom lives only in our heads, but our bodies and hands have great wisdom as well. It is in how we respond to the world with our hands and our hearts, in embodied service, that wisdom and hope can grow. So many at UUCUC give with their hands – serving at the soup kitchen, making meals for those sick at home, volunteering with Habitat for Humanity, handing out programs on Sunday morning, opening the door to visitors, even holding the hand of another who is suffering. Let’s celebrate the wisdom of our own two hands. The UUCUC choir will be singing. We will also have some very special guest singers.
REV. BILL BREEDEN
Sunday, March 15 at 10:15 a.m. in Sanctuary

From Aesop to Orwell, and times in between and after both, the animal world has given us a lens through which to see ourselves. So it is with this strange incident involving a Rooster in our flock.  It might not be a lot to crow about, but then again, it just might.
UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
Bookmark our  UUCUC Events   and  UUCUC Calendar  webpage for future reference.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
OUR CARING CONGREGATION
REMEMBERING ANNE REESER

We will have a quiet gathering and sharing memories of Anne Reeser on Saturday, February 29th at 10:30 am in Children's Chapel. If knowing Anne touched you in some way, please join us. Care Core will be providing refreshments.
RIDES TO CHURCH ON SUNDAYS

From Care Core: If you need a ride to church on Sundays or if you can provide a ride, please contact our ride coordinator, Julie Laut at  jlaut@hushmail.com or via phone at 513-544-2682.
JOYS, CONCERNS AND SORROWS
Those cards that specifically note a request to print in eNews are featured in this section.

From the February 23, 2020 Service

A sorry shared by Sally Babbitt
Prayers and thoughts to long-time member, Bob Spitze. His funeral is today at U of I.

A joy shared by Sam Beshers
Thank you to Peggy Patten and Todd Kinney, who started the coffeehouses.

A joy shared by Ellen de Waard
My daughter Hildegard won a Fulbright to participate in sexual health research in Vancouver this summer.

A sorry shared by the Herzog family
It is with a very heavy heart that we share the news that our cousin, Ella, passed away this week after a three year battle with cancer. She was 20 years old. Ella's fight and her death remind us to let love be our guide in all we do, to not sweat the small stuff and to be grateful for every single day. May you rest in peace, Ella. We will carry you with us always.

A joy shared by Tanja Hodges
Just finished my first week working at Community Choices. I am excited to return to focusing on HR training and development.
SOCIAL JUSTICE NEWS
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 .

During the month of March, we will support the Randolph Street Community Garden. The Randolph Street Community Garden is a volunteer run project committed to providing an opportunity for the residents of the North-end of Champaign to grow their own fresh organic produce. We believe that community gardening makes our neighborhood more cohesive and improves the quality of our lives. Read more....
BOOK DISCUSSION OF FINISH STRONG IN APRIL

It's hard to talk about death and dying, so most of us don't ever do it. "How and where will I die?" might be the most expensive question never to have asked. More, "How do I want my death to go?" might be the most emotionally costly discussion never to have had with your friends and family.  Read more...
RECENT PODCASTS AND VIDEOS
Below are the recent videos and podcasts that have been published on our website.


Visit our   profile on Libsyn to view our catalog of previously published podcasts, and our  YouTube channel for recently published videos.
CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page .

Note: Parenthesised meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisk meetings/events are closed.
Thursday, February 27
UU Women's Lunch Group/ 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Nomination Committee / 5:00 p.m. / Fireplace Room
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Understanding Racism within Organizations: A Negative Creativity Exercise/ 6:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall

Friday, February 28
Canvassing Training / 6:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Travelogue Program: Cruise Ship Travels / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall

Saturday, February 29
Remembering Anne Reeser / 10:30 a.m. / Children's Chapel
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 4:30 p.m. / Classroom #1

Sunday, March 1
Adult Discussion Group / 9:00 a.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
Mindfulness Meditation Group / 9:00 a.m. / YRUU Classroom
Children's Choir Rehearsal / 9:00 a.m. / Classroom #1
Nursery / 10:00 a.m. / Classroom #4
Religious Education / 10:15 a.m. / Children's Chapel, Classrooms #1, #2, #3, Library (Lower Level), YRUU Classroom
Sunday Service / 10:15 a.m. / Sanctuary
Young Adult Group / 11:30 a.m. / Fellowship Hall
Computer Google Lab / 11:30 a.m. / Library (Lower Level)
Worship Associates Appreciation Party / 12:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Reading Poetry Aloud / 1:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
OWL Parent Meeting Room / 3:30 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
OWL K/1 / 4:00 p.m. / Classroom #2
OWL 8th-9th Grade / 4:30 p.m. / Children's Chapel, Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room, Library (Lower Level)

Monday, March 2
Bridge Group / 1:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
Compassion and Choices Action Team / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
UU The Vote Organizing Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel

Tuesday, March 3
Personnel Committee Meeting / 5:00 p.m. / Fireplace Room
Finance Task Force Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Fireplace Room
Worship Committee Meeting / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room

Wednesday, March 4
Last day for content for eNews & Order of Service by noon, the latest. 
Finding Peace in a Frantic World: Mindfulness Class / 12:00 p.m. / Children's Chapel
(Smart Recovery) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
CrUUners Rehearsal / 6:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
Choir Rehearsal / 7:00 p.m. / Sanctuary
 
Thursday, March 5
Care Core / 2:30 p.m. / Fellowship Hall Small Meeting Room
(Many Paths: An Agnostic AA Group) / 6:00 p.m. / Classroom #1
Immigration Justice Learning Series: A Picture of Immigration in Film / 7:00 p.m. / Fellowship Hall
UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
Next eNews: March 5, 2020
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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION
Regular Church Office Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Church Office
(217) 384-8862
Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
Kate Barton
Director of Facilities
Sherry Bohlen
Director of Congregational Engagement
Austin Cody
Acting Choir Director

Brian Franklin
Director of Congregational Administration
Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education

Kelsey Libert
Childcare Coordinator
Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
Blake Preston
Religious Education Assistant
Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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