RE (Religious Education)

at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks

This week we'll discuss feelings of embarrassment, pride and kindness as we watch the Pixar short, Boundin’. We’ll also have a sweet treat this week. Please discuss food issues with Susan. 

Next week – January 28, 2024

The Formula

Rev. Michael J S Carter

I appear on quite a few podcasts on various topics but mostly on the topic of spirituality and religion. The question I hear most in various forms is usually this one… How do we cultivate, navigate, and negotiate our interior lives? Inquiring minds want to know. People are hungry for some type of formula; some way to remain secure in a world of insecurity. I try to remind people that there is no formula to life that works for everyone, for we are all unique individuals and our paths may be different regarding how we arrive at the answers. We need to come to an inner sense of self and security, and identity regarding our place in this multiverse. Let's explore this curious desire human beings have on needing a formula for the challenges of life.

Do you want or need to share Joys and Sorrows with your UU friends?

Starting this Sunday, let’s try using an idea from the group for a J & S Post-It Board in the portico. All are invited to post a sentence or two as you arrive (paper and pens will be supplied). After the service, we can gather at the board to share and hear each other, tweaking the process as we go. Thanks to all of you for your thoughtfulness and suggestions for ways to keep a piece of this practice.

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Caring Committee Announcement

Ann Sillman's 93rd Birthday!

Please consider showering Ann Sillman with love & joy in the form of a birthday card. She is turning 93 on January 20, 2024. Her address is:

Mountain Ridge Health and Rehab

ATTN: Anne Sillman

611 Old US Highway 70

Black Mountain, NC 28711 

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What is the Climate Conversations group? 

The purpose of Climate Conversations is to create the connections in our daily lives so that we can practice collaboration and cooperation, while sharing ideas for living differently in light of climate change. Climate Conversation groups are a safe place to learn from each other, share concerns, look at facts, explore different ideas and put in to practice needed adaptations to the climate crisis we all face.  

Climate Conversations meets on the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. in the RE room. All are welcome.

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Screening of the movie, Albatross

Climate Conversations will be showing a beautiful documentary called Albatross on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 1:30 pm in the sanctuary. It was produced by photographer Chris Jordan and runs an hour and a half. It is a gift to witness so closely the life cycle of the amazing Laysan albatross’ and it will, for sure, change the way you see the world!

There will be cider and cookies afterwards. Folks who would like to discuss the film are welcome to stay. The screening is open to the public and everyone is invited (snow date is the following Saturday, February 3, 2024.)

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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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