TWO SUNDAY SERVICES:
9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
February 19
Restful, or Restless?
Rev. Thom Belote, preaching
Several ministerial colleagues recently shared with me that they are reading books about rest. (One recent book, “Rest Is Resistance,” is written by Tricia Hersey, who calls herself the Nap Bishop.) I will be the first to admit that this is not my strength, and I try to resist temptations to rest. Come and hear the reflections and challenges posed by this new literature.
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 2023-2024! The 2023-2024 Annual Pledge Drive has begun! Pledging information is available online and after service at the Board of Trustees table. The March 4 Day of Service will be our grand finale celebration! We want to generously pledge our support to the church. By sharing our time, talents, treasure, and trust, I believe that we will nurture our spirits, care for one another, and change the world with our love. PLEDGE NOW!
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SIGN UP FOR THE MARCH MADNESS
2023 DAY OF SERVICE!
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FISHBOWL -- FRIDAY 2/17 AT 7 PM. GAME AND SNACKS Sign up for an evening of fun hosted by the Youth Ministry Team on Friday February 17 at 7 PM featuring the hilarious party game Fishbowl. This is an auction event. Tickets are $10 each. Fishbowl requires players to generate and telegraph words to partners through verbal acuity, gesture, and memory. Qualified players are readers who can distinguish nouns from other parts of speech and can read and write words. Register for this event. Questions: Contact Marion Hirsch.
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DONNA WASHINGTON STORYTELLING Sat. Feb. 18 at 2 PM Award-winning master storyteller Donna Washington will provide a live, in-person one-hour show in the Sanctuary for kids & families. This item is an auction event which benefits the church. Tickets are $10 per person. Register and buy tickets. Questions? Contact Dave Klibanow.
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CONGREGATIONAL MEETING ON 2/19 We will hold a congregational meeting on February 19 to vote to ordain Carter Smith to the Unitarian Universalist ministry. The meeting will begin at 10:30 AM between the two worship services that day. All Members are invited to attend (and vote) either in person or on Zoom.
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CONCERT FOR A CAUSE - COME ENJOY On Sunday, Feb. 19 at 3 PM, come hear some beautiful cello and piano music by Chopin and Shostakovich, performed by Debbie Davis and Debbie Hollis in the church sanctuary. The annual Side With Love fundraising concert this year will benefit the Carolina Abortion Fund. The need is great. Please make a donation by using the QR Code , or by cash or card at the door. All are invited and please bring your family, friends and neighbors. $20 donation is suggested. Learn more and donate.
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THANK YOU TO:
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the Frog and Toad Players: Hunter Blanton, DeeDee Lavinder and Michael Smith
DURING THE SUNDAY SOCIALS:
- Stewardship/Board of Trustees
- Day of Service committee
- WomenCircle
- Dinners in Homes
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 write a collaborative love poem at 9AM on Zoom and in person at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. First and Eighth Grade OWL continues. Coming of Age and High School Youth Groups will meet in the evening. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch.
OUR STATE SENATORS AND REPRSENTATIVES NEED TO HEAR FROM US! The State House and Senate are moving quickly to ban curriculum on gender identity, sexual activity or sexuality in elementary school grades, and to criminalize protesters exercising free speech, and First Amendment rights by misrepresenting them as violent or dangerous acts. Learn more about these bills and how to contact your representative and senator. Or join UU Justice NC for this week's Friday Action Hour at 11 AM on Zoom.
BE A PART OF THE 2023 PHOTO DIRECTORY: SIGN UP NOW! FEBRUARY 17, 21, 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.
THEOLOGY CAFE EXPLORES HUMANISM Starting Feb. 22, join Rev. Thom for a four-session lunch-and-learn series looking at Humanism, from the 1933 Humanist Manifesto to current approaches like Black Humanism and Superhumanism. Theology Café meets Wednesdays from 12-1:30 PM. Bring a lunch! Contact: Rev. Thom
"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.
HERSTORIES: THE GODDESS, GRANDMOTHERS, AND YOU On February 27 at 7 PM, women of the church are invited to hear some ancient Goddess herstories and consider the place of the feminine Divine in our lives. During our gathering, we will make Herstory beads celebrating the years of our lives. Pre-registration is required by February 20, so that we can prepare supplies; $5 to cover costs will be appreciated. This is a repeat of a gathering we offered last year, for those who missed it. Questions? Contact Ruth Gibson or Nancy Mayer.
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 Our next meeting coincides, on March 4, with the Church wide Community Day of Service. We will meet in The Gathering Room at 9:30 AM to roll, tie, tag and bag all of our quilted placemats. Please turn in all completed placemats at the beginning of the meeting. We will be joined by up to 8 volunteers from the congregation. Please wear your facemask. Join our email list.
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.
SHARE THE PLATE TABLE THANK YOU I'd like to thank the congregation for donating funds that totaled $855.28 This organization fills backpacks for children in Orange County every weekend, during the summer and on school holidays and they really appreciate your generosity. For more info, contact Lisa Epner.
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COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ACTION |
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WORSHIP MINISTRY
Microscopes & Telescopes
Our worship services on Sunday, January 29, invited scientists in our congregation to talk to us about seeing the unseen. Then, the Sunday Social was transformed into a microscope and telescope laboratory.
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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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