WORSHIP SCHEDULE

9 AM: 

• Live Religious Education Service on Zoom

9:30 AM:

• Livestreamed and in-person service
• Nursery and Toddler Childcare
• Pre-K and Elementary Religious Education



11:15 AM:

• Livestreamed and in-person service
• Nursery and Toddler Childcare
• Pre-K, Elementary and Middle School Religious Education

Contact Marion Hirsch for Sunday evening High School Youth programming

CHURCH AUCTION GRATITUDE

Many thanks to all who donated to the Fall Auction, to those who bid and won, and even to those who bid and lost – you all made the auction a wonderful success. There was brisk and generous bidding by many of you on more than 330 wonderful donations. Now begins the fun of enjoying your newfound treasures, activities, and services. If you still need to pay, you can mail a check made out to The Community Church with "Auction" on the memo line to the church (106 Purefoy Rd, Chapel Hill 27514) or place it in the collection on Sunday; or use the church website "Donate Now" button, then "Fall Auction" under "One Time Donation" to pay by credit card. Thank you. Need additional help/information? Email, to reach co-chairs Joan O'Brien and Kathleen Farinola

CELEBRATE MEDICAID EXPANSION! SHARE THE PLATE NOVEMBER 5

Let’s celebrate! After a 12-year struggle, 600,000 North Carolinians will finally get health care coverage through Medicaid expansion on Dec. 1! It took 12 long years to expand Medicaid in North Carolina, as NC was one of 11 ‘hold-out states” to refuse this provision of the Affordable Care Act, even though the federal government will pay 90% of the cost. But thanks to persistent organizing by UUs and many others across the state, we won! UU Justice NC was at the forefront of this fight, and they are the recipient of the Nov. 5th “Share the Plate.” Your tax-deductible donation to UU Justice NC will make future victories like this possible!

HOLIDAY MEALS --SHARE THE PLATE TO SUPPORT INTERFAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES (IFC) HOLIDAY MEAL

Our church has the opportunity again to support the Interfaith Council’s Holiday Meals. We will be collecting funds to provide nutritional meals for a family of four of turkey or ham plus all the typical Thanksgiving fixings. IFC served over 740 meals last year and our church supported about 100 families. Help us to do our part by giving generously on November 12. SHARE THE PLATE TO SUPPORT IFC’S HOLIDAY MEAL HOLIDAY MEALS NOVEMBER 12

Contact Lisa Epner for more information.

THE CHARLES HOUSE ASSOCIATION THANKS YOU

We are pleased to report that on Sept 24 the Community Church Share The Plate raised $1,910.66 for The Charles House Center for Community Eldercare. The funds will help provide high quality, safe and engaging programs for elders who need care, and provide financial aid to participants who otherwise would not be able to attend. Thank you very much for your generosity!

CLASSICAL CONCERT FOR A CAUSE:

TWO CELLOS FOR UKRAINIAN CHILDREN

Two questions:

1. When is music most noble?

When it can help fund a school for Ukrainian children displaced by war.

2. What is more beautiful than the sound of a cello?

The sound of two cellos!

This two-cello benefit concert program includes music of four different nationalities and styles, something for everyone, an evening of expressiveness perfectly suited for two cellos (and the occasional added piano.) Side With Love and musicians Debbie Davis, Lisa Liske and Deborah Hollis invite you to join us on November 10 at 7 pm for this noble and beautiful event! Suggested donation –$20, but all gifts are welcome. Look for more information soon at the Side With Love table during Sunday Socials.

UU JUSTICE WILMINGTON PILGRIMAGE

Nov. 10-12 the UU Congregation of Wilmington invites UUs statewide to their second annual justice pilgrimage to commemorate the 1898 Wilmington Coup d'Etat and Massacre. This historic and shameful event isn't often taught in history classes but it is important to know about, as we work towards and inclusive and equitable future. One hundred and twenty-five years ago, in Wilmington, NC, 2,000 armed white men torched buildings and massacred 60 Black citizens who had dared to build an integrated town. In 1898, following Reconstruction, Black citizens had been elected to three of the ten aldermanic seats in Wilmington, and Black men were policemen, firemen and magistrates. White supremacists, after the spree of murder and arson, declared a coup d’etat and threw out the democratically elected Black politicians.

Contact our Side With Love Team for more information or see the program schedule and register here.

INTERNATIONAL U*U WOMEN GATHERING IN TRANSYLVANIA

If you would like to meet with Unitarian and Unitarian Universalist women “weaving a tapestry of peace and new perspectives,,” in Transylvania, the birthplace of Unitarian faith, then look forward to September 5-8, 2024. The fourth International Convocation of Unitarian*Universalist Women will gather supporters of gender equity to focus on peace within ourselves and in our communities, and intergenerational views on a better future for our planet. There will be international expert speakers, chalice circles, creative expression, worship, fun and fellowship. A guided tour of this historic region will also be offered as an optional extension. Read more, and learn more. And if you are interested or have questions, contact Ruth Gibson.

ECO FIRST SUNDAY WILL BE NOVEMBER 5 AT 1:15PM



We will continue to follow up on the results of our Retreat. Please join us to give us your input. For details and to get a zoom link, please contact ECO.

A WRINKLE IN THE TIME -- CHURCH PLAY -- NOVEMBER 17-19

We are putting on a play of Madeline L'Engle's A Wrinkle in Time (script by Morgan Gould), the wonderful science fiction/fantasy story that begins on a dark and stormy night and follows the journey of 3 kids across time and space to confront evil. There are good witches, a loving beast, and a happy medium.. The play has a strong Universalist message. The play is directed by Jöelle Bourjolly and includes a cast and crew of dozens of church kids and adults. This is a drama (not a musical) appropriate for elementary aged kids and above. It is too scary for little kids. 90 minute play plus intermission. Tickets are $10. Contact Marion Hirsch with questions.

TACO AND BOARD GAMES NIGHT NOV 4 -- 5-6:30 PM

The Children’s Ministry Team invites you to attend a Family Friendly social event, with an early start time and an early ending time so kids can get home to bed and folks can get home before dark. Lots of time for talking and getting to know other folks. Plus board games, of course. Candy Land, here we come. We hope to see you there! Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, 11/1. $15 per family. RSVP below by Wednesday, November 1. Contact Marion Hirsch with questions.

PUMPKIN PIE EXTRAVAGANZA, SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19, AFTER EACH SERVICE!

It is an annual tradition (since the 1980s!) at The Community Church that the children (K-5th grade) make homemade pumpkin pies and serve them hot with whipped cream to the congregation after the Sunday Services on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. It is a minor miracle that we can make 300 slices of delicious, homemade pie!

50 & UP OWL - INTRODUCTION & INFORMATION SESSION

THURSDAY, 11/30, 6:30 PM

14-Session Comprehensive Course of 50 & UP OWL

Thursdays, 6:30 PM via Zoom January - March 2024

All adults 50 and older are invited to learn more about this comprehensive course on sexuality for adults over 50: A holistic sexuality education program for older adults that models and fosters caring, compassion, respect, and justice. It balances knowledge-building with exploration of attitudes, values, and feelings about one’s own and others’ sexuality. This program is comprehensive and progressive, addressing sexuality with candor, sensitivity, and respect for older adults’ wisdom and life experience.

Facilitators: Rachel Rose, Liz Naess

Please join us for the essential information session:

6:30PM November 30, on Zoom (required, unless you attended the 4-session Intro Course)

to learn about course topics, class times , expectations and more, RSVP.

For more information about all OWL 50 and Up contact: Rachel Rose, OWL 50 and Up Lead 

DAY-AFTER-THANKSGIVING POTLUCK 2023

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24

• 12: 30 PM -- SET UP
• 1 PM -- SHARED GRATITUDE & MEAL 
• 2:30 PM -- CLEAN UP

Join us for the  Day-After-Thanksgiving Leftover Potluck ! Bring your leftovers - Turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, gravy - or whatever food(s) you like - to share! Please let us know if you can help set up, what you plan to bring, how many people we can expect, and if you can help clean up. We hope you can join us! Please RSVP by SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19

HOLIDAY MARKET 2023: SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3 

Participate in the life of our church by helping folks support the Creatives and Artists within our beloved community! Please join Rachel Rose and the Welcoming Ministry in a Holiday Bazaar, where folks are invited to showcase and sell their work, and support the church (20% of proceeds are donated to The Community Church)!



WHO: Creatives & Artists in the The Community Church of Chapel Hill community

WHAT: Holiday Bazaar - - where Creatives & Artists connect with the rest of our community, and members of our congregation do holiday shopping - supporting the Arts & the church!

WHERE: The Community Church Community Room (and possibly the kast Courtyard)

WHEN: December 4, following both the 9:30AM and 11:15AM services during the Sunday Socials

HOW (Vendors): Complete this form by November 30, or sign up during the Sunday Socials!

HOW (Shoppers): Simply attend the Sunday Social on12/3 and support the Arts and our church!

SPOON RIVER READING CIRCLE

WomenCircle will host a reading of the Spoon River Anthology on November 12 at 2 PM at the Community Church. The anthology is a collection of free-verse epitaphs in the form of monologues written by Edgar Lee Masters in the early twentieth century, and inspired by a collection of epitaph poems from ancient Greece. The poems are spoken from beyond the grave by former residents of a small Illinois town, and include many powerful women’s voices, to create a candid tapestry of the community. Spoon River has often been performed as a play, including a Broadway production in 1963. For our November circle reading, participants will be given selected poems from the collection and we will take turns reading from them.

KRUGER BROTHERS AT COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERTS!

Once again, The Kruger Brothers will grace our stage Fri., Dec. 8, 8 PM! Since their formal introduction to American audiences in 1997, The Kruger Brothers’ remarkable discipline, creativity and their ability to infuse classical music into folk music has resulted in a unique sound that has made them a fixture within the world of acoustic music. In their ever-expanding body of work – Jens Kruger (banjo and vocals), Uwe Kruger (guitar and lead vocals), and Joel Landsberg (bass and vocals) – The Kruger Brothers personify the spirit of exploration and innovation that forms the core of the American musical tradition. Their original music is crafted around their discerning taste, and the result is unpretentious, cultivated, and delightfully fresh. WE WILL SELL OUT! BUY TICKETS BELOW! To volunteer, contact Terry Baker. Questions? Email Jane Provan.

NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION FOR NOVEMBER

On Saturday, November 18 (rescheduled from Oct. 21) from 10:30 AM to 12 PM, the Nonfiction Readers will discuss Goldberger’s War: The Life and Work of a Public Health Crusader, by Alan M. Kraut. Barbara Dennis will lead our discussion, which will be held in the Living Room of the Jones Building. This is a fascinating story of early public health research and treatment in the face of resistance. Joseph Goldberger entered Ellis Island as “another poor Jew,” graduated from Belleview Hospital College of Medicine after being rejected by Harvard, served in the Coast Guard after being rejected by the Navy, and was sent to Mississippi to quell a pellagra epidemic. He and his wife Mary became partners in trying to convince a defiant medical establishment that pellagra is not an infection. New members and drop-ins are welcome. Contact Ed Steffes to ask questions or to be placed on the group’s email list.

QUUILTERS

We meet Saturday morning, November 4, 9 - 11:30 AM, in the Gathering Room. Making placemats for participants in the Meals on Wheels program is the main focus of our efforts for the coming months. Making lap quilts for Refugees and for Hospice patients of Chatham County are helpful as well. Instructions, fabric, batting, and some Grab & Sew Kits as well as Inspiration Kits are available to start at the meeting and to take home to work on. Bring personal projects to share during our check-in time as we love seeing what else you are working on.

OLDER, WISER, AND RARE

Community Church women are invited to join one of our three Zoom groups:

1st and 3rd Mondays, 2-4 pm, facilitated by Joann Haggerty

1st and 3rd Thursdays, 1:30-3:30 pm, facilitated by Rae Dawson

2nd and 4th Thursdays, 10-11:30 am, facilitated by Bonnie Gilliom

NEW MEMBERS are welcome to join any of the three groups. Contact the group’s facilitator to get the Zoom link. We use a variety of resources to prompt sharing of thoughts, feelings, values, and life experiences. What is said in Rare Women, stays in Rare Women. See the topic schedule and resources for 2023-2024. Additional information is posted on the Rare Women webpage. To join our email list or ask questions, please contact Joann Haggerty below.

SANCTUARY FOR DIALOGUE WORKSHOP "FAMILY AND POLITICS"

Is your immediate or extended family divided on politics? Sanctuary for Dialogue wants to help! We will present a Braver Angels workshop “Family and Politics” on Dec 10 from 2-4 PM. Learn more.

Sanctuary for Dialogue : Laura Gilliom, Joan Garnett, George Thompson

OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS NOVEMBER 11 OUTING On November 11, Outdoor Connections will visit Cedarock Park (4242 R Dean Coleman Rd, Burlington, NC), established in 1975 on a pre-Civil War farm with a mill. This “little-known gem in the Piedmont” (Carolina Bird Club) is one of the sites on the NC Birding Trail.

At 10:00am, we will meet at the gravel parking area closest to Shelter 3 (see the park map). We will follow the access trail to the Creekside Picnic Area, cross a bridge, and hike the Rock Creek Loop Trail. This wooded trail is easy to moderate, with ups and downs, and some roots and rocks. Total mileage is 2.2 miles. Approximately one week prior to the hike, we will decide whether to have lunch together: a picnic in a park shelter or a restaurant in Saxapahaw.

Please RSVP to Marya Ilgen-Lieth for additional details and to receive updates. If you are interested in carpooling (as a driver or a rider), let Marya know in your RSVP; she will try to coordinate.