TWO SUNDAY SERVICES:
9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
February 26
Campus Ministry Sunday
This is a great opportunity to hear what is going on in the spiritual lives of the college students who are members of the UU group at UNC sponsored by The Community Church. Join us this Sunday for a service led by the members of our UNC Campus Fellowship.
MUSIC NOTES: This Sunday, we welcome a special guest musician, Eden Klinger, from New Orleans, LA. They’ll be playing one of their own compositions, as well as collaborating with their dad, Glenn Mehrbach, on the Gathering Music. The Community Church Choir will also present a lovely piece by a Canadian poet and composer, contemplating the wonders of the winter sun.
or text him (919-259-2009) by 9AM on Friday.
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Regular Sunday Schedule
TWO SERVICES: 9:30AM & 11:15AM
9AM:
- Live Religious Education Service on Zoom
9:30AM:
10:30AM:
11:15AM:
12:15PM:
1PM:
Sunday Evening
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SUNDAY SMALL GROUP SOCIAL AT 1PM ON SUNDAYS Please join Rachel Rose for this important time of connection. We meet at this secure link via Zoom at 1PM on Sundays. We have an icebreaker, randomly-assigned groups (it's fun!) time for sharing and fellowship, then a closing reading. We hope to see you there!
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ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE & DAY OF SERVICE |
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ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE: The shot clock is counting down! A huge cheer to all who have already pledged to support our operating budget, incredible staff, and amazing programming. The public phase of the 2023-2024 Annual Pledge Drive concludes with an exciting Day of Service on March 4! Still need to pledge? Come by the Board of Trustees table on Sunday. Pledge forms and Day of Service sign-ups are available online. Your generous gifts of talent, time, treasure, and trust allow us to nurture our spirits, care for one another, and change the world with our love.
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SIGN UP FOR THE MARCH MADNESS
2023 DAY OF SERVICE!
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"THE SPECIAL CONSENSUS" BAND AT COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERTS! Join us Sat., Feb. 25, 8 PM for a fabulous close-out of our Community Church Concerts season with well-known band, The Special Consensus! The band's sound is grounded in a deep appreciation and understanding of bluegrass music and reminds people of the past while utilizing the innovations of today. Rivers and Roads, the band’s 19th recording, was nominated for a 2018 Grammy, received five 2018 IBMA nominations and was awarded Album of the Year. Learn more and buy tickets. Want to volunteer? Contact Terry Baker.
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DURING THE SUNDAY SOCIALS:
- Stewardship/Board of Trustees
- Day of Service Committee
- Side With Love-Reproductive Justice
- WomenCircle
- Side With Love
WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY? In February, children are exploring Love as their Soul Matters theme. This week, we will share the things we love in a Love Show and Tell at 9 AM on Zoom and in person at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. First and Eighth Grade OWL continues. High School Youth Groups will meet in the evening. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch.
RARE WOMEN AND WOMENCIRCLE DAY OF SERVICE PROJECT Rare Women and WomenCircle are collecting Ensure or Boost nutritional drinks for Durham Meals on Wheels. We are also making greeting cards for Meals on Wheels recipients in February after both services in the Community Room, and on the Day of Service, Saturday, March 4, 10 am – noon at church. Collection boxes for donated drinks and cards are in the Commons. For more information or guidelines about card making, contact Lisa Epner.
BE A PART OF THE 2023 PHOTO DIRECTORY: SIGN UP NOW! FEBRUARY 24 & 28 MARCH 3, 7, 10,14 & 17 Get your photos taken Sundays after services, or on a “Picture Day!” Members and Associates are invited to have their photo taken for our 2023 Photo Directory - Please schedule an appointment with Rachel Rose if you'd like to be included. It takes fewer than ten minutes, and it helps us connect as a community! Already had your photo taken, but you'd like a new picture? No problem! Rachel Rose would be happy to give you another session.
COMMUNITY CLICKERS Anyone can make blocks. The Community Clickers will use 540 blocks (7x9 inches) to make 30 shawls for Hospice this year. Use the scraps of your washable 4 ply yarn stash to knit or crochet blocks for Hospice. We will meet in the Gathering room Wednesday March 1 at 2 PM to prepare for the Day of Service, collect completed blocks, share our projects, and visit. Check our webpage for more information.
WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER (OR, JUST LEARN MORE)? 3/2 & 3/9, 7 PM - or 3/19, 2:30 PM Join Rev. Thom & Rachel Rose to "Explore Membership"! To become a Member of The Community Church, one must: Take a Class (it's fun, easy, and worthwhile even for the retired UU ministers who've attended!); Sign the Membership Book; Make a Pledge. Want to join us? The class is a great way to get to know others who are new to our community, and to learn more about our church in particular...and no one "has" to become a Member! That's why it's called "Exploring Membership!" RSVP with Rachel Rose.
QUUILTERS 9:15 AM on Saturday, March 4, in the Gathering Room, after the breakfast tip-off, to Roll, Tie, Tag and Bag over 330 quilted placemats for Meals on Wheels of Orange and Durham Counties! This is our Day of Service activity and we will be joined by several other church folks. No need to bring machines or supplies, just your facemask. We have some quilts to be pin-basted. Join our email list.
JOIN ECO MARCH 4 DAY OF SERVICE; ECO MEETING MARCH 5, 2023, 1:15 PM VIA ZOOM Our Day of Service will take ECO back to Booker Creek, to continue to remove invasives. We will be working with Friends of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation and with volunteers from New Hope Audubon. This is a family-friendly outing to include middle school age children. Last year some of our most enthusiastic participants were the teenagers. The ECO meeting on March 5 will focus on developing our plans for Earth Month. For inquiries, and to receive zoom link, click here. Contact ECO or inquiries, and to receive zoom link.
SHARE THE PLATE FOR UU JUSTICE NC MARCH 12 On March 12, our Share the Plate will benefit UU Justice NC , which joyfully organizes UUs in 22 NC congregations to work for justice grounded in spirituality. 2022 was the largest activation of NC UUs in our history! UUs came together to write 34,000 postcards, make 36,000 calls, and contribute to safety at the polls. This year we’ll continue to fight for Reproductive Justice, Medicaid Expansion, voting rights, LGBTQ rights and more. Please donate generously on March 12!
PERFORMERS NEEDED FOR MUSIC GALA 2023: "FROM THE HOUUSE OF THE MOUUSE" For many of us, the past 3 years have been tough. And we've all sought out literal or metaphorical comfort food. And who better for the musical variety? Disney! So, in celebration of 100 years of Disney, join us on Saturday, April 22, at 7pm in the Sanctuary to help spread that Disney Magic. Contact Music Director Glenn Mehrbach to sign up or for more info.
SOUNDROOM AND LIVESTREAM HELP NEEDED We have a very small group of dedicated congregation members who help with sound support and livestreaming for each Sunday service. But they could use some help! No experience necessary, short learning curve, and existing members will help you acclimate. So if you'd like to help the church look and sound its best, please contact Music Director Glenn Mehrbach.
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WORSHIP MINISTRY & CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
During the February 12, 2023 Worship Service on Love, Frog and Toad and their puppeteers honor Ellie Tucker who was the original Frog when Frog and Toad Theater started at the Community Church in the 1980s.
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CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS FOR 2022 HAVE BEEN SENT On January 29, all Contribution Statements were sent either by email or mail. If you did not receive a statement or find discrepancies, please reach out to Harrison Gray, Congregational Administrator. Email Harrison or call 919-229-9452.
BEWARE -- SCAM ALERT Scams targeting religious communities are increasing. Scammers create fake email addresses (and sometimes phone #s) impersonating the minister or staff member and contact congregants asking for a favor. They then ask you to purchase gift cards. Rev. Thom will never contact you asking you to buy gift cards. If you receive a scam email, please report it and delete it. If you're unsure, call Rev. Thom at 919-259-2009 and see if the communication is legitimate.
TEXT ALERTS SIGN-UP: Would you like to receive a text in case of weather-related or other church closures and/or delays? If so, please fill out this form: we need to have your current cell phone number *and carrier*.
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SUNDAY MORNING PRESTIGE PARKING SPOT AUCTION WINNERS Congratulations to Kate Stone and Jeremy Works, auction winners of the Prestige Parking spots. Everyone should please refrain from using these spots for any Sunday service. Thank you. Email questions HERE.
SUNDAY SERVICES FLOWER DONATIONS Would you like to donate flowers for The Community Church Sunday Services? Flowers can be shared to commemorate an anniversary, remember a loved one, or celebrate an important occasion. Please use this form to donate flowers to help make our Services more beautiful. Thank you!
SUNDAY TABLING: Tabling is an opportunity to share your group's activity with our congregation during Sunday Socials on Sunday mornings. Tables need to be set up by 9:15 AM and taken down after 12:45PM. Please sign up by Wednesdays at noon for the following Sunday. Here is the form.
SUNDAY SMALL GROUP SOCIAL CONTINUES! Please join Rachel Rose for the return to this important time of connection. We will be meeting via this new, secure Zoom link at 1 PM on Sundays. We have an icebreaker, be assigned into random groups (it's fun!) and have a time of sharing and fellowship, followed by a closing reading. We hope to see you there!
COMMUNITY SERVICE MINISTRY Containers for donations to the IFC Community Market have been set up in The Commons so that the collection of food and personal hygiene items can resume. (Updated! )MOST NEEDED: cereals, canned fruit, pasta, spaghetti sauce, liquid dish detergent, and bar soap. Church volunteers will take the donations to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services Community Market on Main Street in Carrboro.
FEATURED EVENTS IN THE ORDER OF SERVICE: These are the "ads" in the paper Order of Service we hand to parishioners on Sundays for Services. Submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays for the following Sunday. Please include any preferred images in a separate email to Rachel Rose, here. For convenience, here is the form.
DOOR SIGNS Signs on the doors to the Sanctuary and Jones Buildings is an opportunity to share your group's activity with our congregation during the week, and on Sundays. Please sign up by Wednesdays at noon for the following Sunday. To let folks about your event, complete the sign up form.
2023 PHOTO DIRECTORY: Get your photos taken after services! Members and Associates are invited to have their photo taken for our 2023 Photo Directory - Please schedule an appointment with Rachel Rose if you'd like to be included. It takes fewer than five minutes, and it helps us connect as a community! Already had your photo taken, but you'd like a new picture? No problem! Rachel Rose would be happy to give you another session.
LECTIO MEDITATION GROUP We meet at 12 noon every Friday on Zoom. Using readings from poetry and the sacred traditions of world religions, we practice meditation through deep listening. If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, contact Barb Chapman here. (Please put LECTIO in the subject line of your email.) All are welcome!
ART IN THE SANCTUARY through February 26 there will be art in the Sanctuary created by Peter Aitken. The show is called "The Beauty of Trees," a series of interpretive photographs of trees from Australia, Iceland, and the U.S. Peter calls himself an amateur photographer and he studied with Ansel Adams and has won many awards. See more of his photographs.
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