IN THE SANCTUARY
Sunday, January 28, 2023
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.
Music: UUCSV Choir, Linda Metzner, director & piano; Sue Stone, piano
Greeters: Bea Lothrop & Dan Damerville
Can't make it? Live stream our service, or watch anytime at https://www.youtube.com/@uucsvproductions/streams
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RE (Religious Education)
at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks
This week we will explore the concept of dreams after watching “Red’s Dream”. Red, is a unicycle in a clearance corner of a bike shop and dreams
about being the center of a circus act. In his dream, he juggles balls to
enthusiastic applause. As the dream ends, he wakes and realizes he’s still
in the bike shop. He returns to the corner and becomes inanimate again.
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Next week – February 4, 2024
Imbolc: Awakening Brigid's Light
Peggy Reeder Moore
Imbolc is the Celtic celebration of Earth’s awakening from the depths of winter to receive the incoming light of spring. It is one of four cross-quarter Celtic Holy Days. The ceremony goes by many names: Imbolc, Brigid’s Day, Candlemas and more. The celebration honors the rebirth of the SUN and reminds us that the dormant seeds and roots underground are ready to rise through the cold soil and dance with the Light. While we may still be in the cold of winter, we light a candle asking Brigid to help us rise up to the challenge of growth and help us remember who we are. Join this ceremony of rebirth, opening our hearts, and welcoming the Light.
Peggy Reeder Moore has spent her life studying and teaching spiritual development and meditation. Her connection with the Earth called her toward Celtic & Egyptian spirituality which she teaches at OLLI, WomenSpirit, and online. She leads sacred tours to Egypt where she has a spiritual center. Information about her healing practice, educational work, and spiritual travels can be found on her website www.MotherEarthSacredTours.net
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Potluck Reminder
The Potluck will be held after service on January 28, 2024. The Potluck is held on the 4th Sunday after service (taking into account some month's have 5 Sundays).
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Coffee Hour Collaborator
For almost 20 years, Carolyn has collaborated with coffee hour hosts, kept the pantry stocked and tidied up the coffee station (AKA church kitchen). She is ready for someone else to take this easy job. Please contact her at tbye17@icloud.com or 828-299-9456. Thanks!
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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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Swannanoa Valley Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Gathering
This year SVMLK are hosting the 2024 Prayer Gathering at Upper Anderson Auditorium, Lookout Road, Montreat, NC 28711 on February 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (with refreshments to follow the program.) At the event, a community choir made up of members of local churches will provide musical entertainment. Our featured speaker is Dr. Ernest J. Grant, Interim Vice Dean for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at Duke University School of Nursing. Proceeds of the celebration will provide college scholarships for high school students of the Swannanoa Valley.
You can support this event by purchasing tickets to the event and/or making a donation on our website svmlk.org. Checks can be sent to our PO Box #1613, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Contact me with any questions at:
Diane Hutchins, SVMLK Board Member
dmh1211@aol.com
828 545-2583
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Inanna's Daughters
Inanna's Daughters, a women's ceremonial group meeting 4 times a year, will circle on Sunday, February 4, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the portico. This time we are celebrating Imbolc, the festival of "early spring" in the Celtic earth-based calendar. All women are welcome. We will sing, dance, share and make Brigid's Crosses plus more! Contact Linda Metzner or Rebecca Williams.
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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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