January 23, 2025

Social Action Committee (SAC) Presents a Climate Justice Movie

February 7, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.

Followed by a discussion after the movie.

The congregation is invited to a SAC event on Feb 7, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. There will be a mixer and light dinner of chili (meat and vegan choices), bread and something sweet. This will be followed by an engaging documentary film, "For Tomorrow," related to grassroots climate justice innovation, and a discussion.

Bring your appetite and an open mind! AND please invite your friends. Let's all come out and show our wonderful Social Action Committee some love. Climate change was the #1 most cared about issue on our last congregational survey. See you there!

This Sunday at UUCSV

IN THE SANCTUARY

Sunday, January 26, 2025

“UUs & Religious Language Pt. 2”

Rev. Michael J. S. Carter

In our initial thinking regarding UUs and religious language a few weeks ago, I mentioned that some people noted that our 8 Principles did not include any traditional religious language or any language or feeling of what may commonly be referred to as “reverence”. I believe there are a few reasons for this but I also believe that because of the wounds of our Christian (albeit “liberal Christian”) roots we may have been wounded a bit too much to want to use words that may still trigger some of us to this very day. That may be a grave mistake, especially in the times we are living in. Let's explore.

Music: UUCSV Choir, Linda Metzner, choir director; Sue Stone; piano

Potluck Reminder: There will be a potluck following service.

Can't make it? Live stream our service, or watch anytime at https://www.youtube.com/@uucsvproductions/streams

RE (Religious Education)

Next Week at UUCSV

Sunday, February 2, 2025

“Can You Come Out To Play?"

Susan Enwright Hicks

Avoid seeing your own shadow on February 2nd and make your way to UUCSV where our DRE, Susan Enwright Hicks and friends will create (with your help) an all-ages service around notions of play and laughter with music and jokes and stories and coloring sheets! “If you are a dreamer, come in…”

News from UUCSV Groups & Committees

Out of Office Reminder

January 26 - February 2, 2025

I will be out of the office on vacation. I will not be checking email, etc. If there is an urgent communication that needs to go into The Current, please contact Marti Saltzman at mmarti28801@gmail.com.

Thank You,

Michael Donnan

UUCSV Office Manager

Member & Community Activities

Free Event - Swannanoa Valley Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Gathering

February 8, 2025, 9 a.m.

Due to the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, we will not charge admission to this year’s Prayer Gathering, nor will we ask local businesses for ads during this time of rebuilding.

Our keynote speaker for 2025 will be Dr. Irene Owens, former Dean and Professor at North Carolina Central University, School of Library and Information Sciences, where she created a fund to support new students of color and those interested in diversity, equity and inclusion issues. During the gathering, Dr. Owens will speak upon our continuing theme of “Building the

Beloved Community.”

On Saturday, February 8, 2025 at 9 a.m., the event will take place at Saint James Episcopal Church, 424 West State Street, Black Mountain, NC. A community choir will provide musical inspiration and light refreshments will follow the program. Our local students still need college scholarship assistance. Please help us fulfill our mission by bringing donations to the gathering, contributing on our website svmlk.org or sending checks to SVMLK, P.O. Box 1613, Black Mountain, NC 28711. Contact Diane Hutchins, Board Member at 828 545-2583 for further information.

Cherokee Retreat

March 11 - 16, 2025

For five days, retreat participants will attend presentations by Cherokee tribal members on a variety of topics centered around Cherokee spirituality. The legends, language, sense of place, history, culture, connection and food will slowly reveal the depth of the Cherokee spirituality and offer participants a background to reflect on their own expression of spiritual growth. The times of prayer and theological reflection will integrate the learning with the participant’s own life experience.

For More Information Or To Register:

https://www.ccappal.org/cherokee-retreat

Contact

Contact Information:

Church office: (828) 669-8050

Michael Donnan:

Office Manager Hours: Tuesday & Thursday

8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Rev. Michael J. S. Carter:

(Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Rev. Carter is available for pastoral care in the church office or virtually via Zoom or Skype. Please email Rev. Michael J. S. Carter to schedule an appointment.

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