We are only here but the blink of an eye in this life…on this water planet called earth, my friends.
Literally every one of the world’s major religions was born out of the passionate pleas of a single person crying out to those around them to do one thing. And it was Not what you might be thinking.
In the message this coming Sunday I will tell you a bit of what I surmise about this one thing. Some of what I learned has come from my own exploration, and that of others, of a cross section of the world religions over the years.
Some comes from being the sole student of an Australian Shaman for four years. A mind blowing, difficult, intense and profound experience.
And some has come out of my own experience as a human being on a life long quest since childhood seeking to understand what I am… what we all are... and why we are here on this planet.
I truly hope you will join us.
Rev KB
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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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IN-PERSON FELLOWSHIP HOUR AT 12:30 PM AT UUCUC!
Stop by when you can for however long you can, and enjoy meeting Rev. Karen and socializing with others from UUCUC. Bring your own beverage!
Due to the delta variant making even vaccinated people at risk, Rev KB asks that you please bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on. Thank you for helping us take good care of each other. Rev KB looks forward to some in person hang out time with you!
Please note, the online fellowship hour is cancelled this week due to the in-person fellowship.
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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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If you have missed any of the previous live streamed services, you can view them at our past streamed services page. You can also view previous live streamed services on our YouTube channel. |
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REV. SALLY FRITSCHE, JULIE LAUT AND CELIA BARBIERI
Reproductive rights are in the news, and our UU faith compels us to be part of this conversation. Abortion is more than a political football or an abstract moral conundrum, it is a lived reality and a visceral question of bodily autonomy for anyone capable of becoming pregnant. Join us this Sunday to hear reflections on the religious, historical, and lived realities behind the too often simplified "abortion debate." Rev. Sally will be joined in the pulpit by UUCUC members Julie Laut and Celia Barbieri. This service will lift up the importance of choice, trust, and listening to the voices of those most closely affected by the policies and norms we uphold.
If you have a personal experience connected to this topic, there is still time to share it if you choose. With your permission, part of all of your story could potentially be incorporated into the service, with identifying details removed. Rev. Sally will be the only person to read your submissions, made to associate-minister@uucuc.org, before Tuesday Sept 28.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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We have all lived through a tumultuous time in the last 18+ months. Come join Alice Englebretsen and Jenny Hunt, members of the UU Companion Ministry Team, in chatting about what our lives have been like, what the struggles/challenges have been, what are the lessons that have been learned... Read more
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UUs of all ages are invited to our “Meet your UU neighbor in the park” event on Sunday Oct 10 from 3-5pm. Bring your lawn chairs & come meet your UU neighbors, for a relaxed, informal gathering. This will also be an opportunity to meet our new consulting minister, Rev. Karen Bush. Read more
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In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to continue the practices that support our well-being and strengthen our community. With this in mind, the Sunday morning mindfulness group has moved online to Zoom.
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“Soul Matters” small groups meet monthly (and some meet more frequently) to check in with each other, listen deeply, and discuss the materials provided. Materials contain poetry, questions, essays, spiritual exercises, and more, all centered around specific monthly themes. Read More
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We have had quite a few people respond to our (voluntary) vaccine registry. If you have not yet filled it out and want to, please go to this link. This will be helpful data for UUCUC's COVID-19 Advisory Group to review as they continue to discuss plans for reopening once the risk level for COVID-19 decreases. Your information is kept confidential amongst need-to-know staff members. |
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From Sharon Neufer Emswiler: My sister Marcia Neufer Ruth, died unexpectedly after a very brief illness on Monday. She was the “big sister” who always seemed to enjoy having her “little sister” tag along with her when we were young. She was always my supporter, an encourager to me throughout my life. After my husband Tom, she was my best friend. Her death changes the world for me.
From Sandy Finnerty: A longtime friend has just chosen not to do aggressive treatment for cancer and has entered hospice. Although I fully support her decision, it is hard for me to face the death of a good friend.
From Karen Folk: A joy that my daughter is returning to her passion as a speech language pathologist working with deaf children after three hard years of breast cancer treatments, extended side effects, and mental illness.
From Karen Folk: A sorrow for my friend who has decided not to pursue more chemotherapy. Please keep her in your thoughts as she takes this last journey.
From Sandra Hannum: It was a joy to see Andrew Pritchard yesterday and hear that Sophie Meyn is doing very well after her surgery. This is great news.
From Jenny Hunt: Kristi and I were blessed to be married in this sanctuary 6 years ago today, September 19 by our new consulting minister Rev Karen Bush.
From Ellen Jacobsen: Spent a week in California watching a new granddaughter grow and develop surrounded by love. Welcome to the world Mari (sounds like sari) Tal. We will keep trying to make it a better place! Love from gramma Ellen Jacobsen
From Alice Mullan: My amazing scholarship at UIUC that covers tuition and housing, enabling me to live in a beautiful apartment in downtown Urbana.
From Alice Mullan: It’s my junior year and I still haven’t really found friends and community here.
From Cameron & Michelle Pitcel: Concern for Michelle’s mother who is stable but in the hospital with Covid.
From Cameron & Michelle Pitcel: Joy for celebrating 14 years of blissful marriage this week on the 22nd.
From Umeeta Sadarangani: This Sunday is 20 years since I first attended service at UUCUC; Marilyn came with me the next Sunday. And since then, this has been our spiritual home. We are very grateful for our church family.
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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 September 2021, we will support Banks Bridgewater Lewis Fine Arts Academy. BBL enhances the musical knowledge base of young musicians by providing meaningful supplementary curriculum utilizing the genres of Blues, Jazz, Gospel, Rhythm & Blues and Soul in order to participate and contribute successfully to their respective school ensemble. |
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UUCUC member, Kathleen Robbins, shares thoughts about the current plight of a country near and dear to her heart, Haiti. To make a donation that will contribute towards rebuilding Haiti and saving lives, please consider giving to the following organizations:
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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.
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As of March 2020, 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 virtual unless noted otherwise. Please refer to the Building Reopening Framework for more information. |
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! |
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Next eNews: September 30, 2021
Last day for content: Tuesday, September 28 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
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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Rev. Karen Bush
Consulting Minister
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Brian Franklin
Director of Congregational Administration
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Benjamin Hanson
Choir Director
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Jamie Jones
Office Assistant
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Avalon Ruby
A/V Technician & RE Assistant
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Rose St. Clair
Coordinator, Religious Exploration & Engagement
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Adrienne Summerlot
Consulting Director, Religious Exploration & Engagement
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Tim Voelker
Director of Facilities
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