SETTLED SEARCH TEAM UPDATE
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If you heard a loud cheering sound coming from the vicinity of Green and Birch in Urbana last night, that was your Settled Minister Search Team celebrating YOUR awesomeness as we reached our goal of 200 respondents to the ministerial survey. Thank you so much for taking the time to give us your thoughts and opinions; your enthusiastic response speaks volumes for the level of commitment present in the congregation. The results of the survey will be posted to you and to interested ministers when we complete our “Congregational Packet” for the UUA in mid-November.
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UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION
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Rev Sally Fritsche
Sunday, October 2
10:15 am at UUCUC
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Sam Beshers
Sunday, October 9
10:15 am at UUCUC
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SUBMITTING JOYS AND SORROWS
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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.
- Online Donations
- If you prefer mailing a check, please mail the check to the UUCUC office at 309 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMMING
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Join us at 11:30 (or immediately following the service) for an in-person fellowship with coffee, beverages, treats, and good conversation on UUCUC's South Lawn.
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As of Thursday, September 29, 2022, the COVID-19 transmission level in Champaign County is MEDIUM. That means masks will be encouraged in UUCUC's building for all activities. Disposable masks for children and adults are available at UUCUC, but we encourage you to bring your own masks to wear. Please visit this link for UUCUC's current COVID Safety Guidelines.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Saturday, October 1
Join your fellow UUCUC members in representing our UU values marching in this year’s Pride Fest Parade and Fair!
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Norma Ione Hilsabeck was born to Louis and Edith (Shanks) Hilsabeck on April 8, 1925, in Pana, Illinois. She moved to Urbana in 1944. She married Bill Childers in 1947. In addition to being Bill’s partner in numerous projects and adventures, she was the executive secretary for Harlan Moore’s building supply business. In 1957, Norma had one son, also named Bill. After her husband Bill died in 1984, she spent winters in Ft. Myers, Florida, with her sister Lois. In 2002, Norma and Lois bought a house across the street from her son, Bill, his wife Barb, and most importantly, her grandchildren, Gwen and Wil lie. For the last 6 years, Willie has been Norma’s caretaker. Norma lived a long and vivid life until July 19, 2022, when she quietly slipped away surrounded by her family.
To celebrate Norma’s life, we will have a service at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Urbana-Champaign, 309 W. Green St., Urbana, on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 7 pm. Please bring a mask in case the church requires masks to be worn at that time.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & EXPLORATION NEWS
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Please consider donating to the Little Free Pantries run by Julie Laut (Urbana) and AJ Herzog (Champaign), which they have maintained year-round since March 2020. Their Amazon wish list has been updated to include unique summer items. The wishlist can be sorted to identify high priority items. All orders sent through Amazon are delivered to Julie's house and split between the two pantries. You are also welcome to drop off items in person at both locations. Questions? Contact Julie (jlaut@hushmail.com) or AJ (zogs92@gmail.com).
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From Anonymous: I recently learned of the passing at age 99 of a woman I knew as Mrs. Lachelle ("la-SHELL"), who was my 8th grade art and 9th grade Latin teacher. She was somehow different from other female teachers I had had, not in any way I can quite name or in any way that was particularly outlandish. She was simply her own woman at a time when that seemed unusual. The last time I saw her was at my father's house after my mother's funeral, where she was telling me about just happening to be in Iran at the time of the revolution, in those early, more hopeful days.
From Bunny: I’ve been feel so happy to be able to join from Springfield. I’ve been ill and attending virtually brings me some of that wonderful UU comfort!
From Claire Douglas: Joy to be here for the 1st time. Fear/sorrow breakup with fiancé of 7 years. Isolated/lonely
From David Gross: Claudia and David Gross are in Florida for the wedding of our oldest grandchild, our grand daughter Michelle. All of our family tree assembled for a most wonderful outdoor ceremony. We are delighted with Justin, the young man who joined our family.
From Jenny Lokshin: Joyful that UUCUC members Heidi Richter and Harrison Hall celebrated their love by getting married on the Autumnal Equinox in North Dakota!
From Pat Nolan: Next Friday will be the first anniversary of my brother's death. Semi post-pandemic our family will be gathering in Anchorage for a celebration of life.
From Mia Trevino: I officially became a member last week and am so happy and have a full heart.
From Cameron & Michelle Pitcel: Joy as we celebrate 15 years of marriage. We may or may not be watching the live stream while eating cake.
From Debbie & Steve Rugg: Our son Nate ran a personal best - under 3 hours at the Berlin Marathon this morning.
From Karen & Mike Retzer: Lighting a candle in memory of Karen's mom - Alice Foote - who died 10 years ago yesterday.
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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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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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SOCIAL ACTION OFFERING FOR SEPTEMBER 2022
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Uniting Pride was founded in 2009 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization to advocate for the equality, wellness, and visibility of the LGBTQ+ community in Champaign County. UP exists to create a community where all who identify as sexual and/or gender minorities can live full, healthy, and vibrant lives.
We have a few main areas of year-round work:
- Support and Social Groups
- Our support and social groups that serve everyone from our littlest littles up through our elders.
- Training and Education
- We offer free LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency training for anyone willing to have us. From schools to healthcare to private businesses to faith groups to community groups and more.
- Advocacy
- An area of growth for us is around Advocacy. Any organization like ours always works to put ourselves out of business. Our goal is that someday there’s no more need because the world is affirming and safe for everyone. Sadly, things are going the opposite direction. 2021 was the worst year in US history with the most anti-LGBTQ+ legislation ever passed and 2022 is on track to shatter that record. So we have formed an Advocacy committee to address this growing need.
- Programming
- And lastly, what we’re known best for: our events and programs. We produce the annual Pride Fest in the fall with our signature parade and fair and lots of other community programming. But we’ve also added a lot more this past year, from social to educational to adult to youth & family. We’re striving to create more safe and affirming socialization and community.
We need your help!
Of course, all of this takes resources to do. Uniting Pride is on an aggressive growth plan, again sadly, due to increased need. We’ve reached our max capacity based on the staff, funding, and resources we currently have, and yet there is so much more we could do if we had what we needed to do it. So if you’re lucky enough to be in a position to give, we thank you for helping us.
And we hope to see you at this year’s Pride Fest Sept 24th to Oct 2nd. Check out our website for information on the incredible week of programming we’re offering this year: unitingpride.org.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
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Next eNews: October 7, 2022
Last day for content: Tuesday, October 4 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
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
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Church Office
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Karen Bush
(she/her)
Interim Lead Minister
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
(she/they)
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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Jamie Jones
(she/her)
Office Assistant
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Erin Presler
(she/her)
Childcare Coordinator
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M.R. Rowland
(they/them)
Choir Director
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Avalon Ruby
(she/they)
A/V Technician & RE Assistant
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Tim Voelker
Facilities Manager
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