RE (Religious Education)

at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks

Easter Sunder & Flower Communion

This week we’ll have a special, multi-generational service, meaning children are invited to stay in the service with their families. Susan will be reading a Story for All Ages, and has prepared some play packs (folders with small, quiet activities children can engage in as they’d like) to keep little hands busy. After the service we’ll have an Easter Hunt for some of the animal item donations we’ve been collecting and the opportunity to play outside for a bit. This is also our flower communion Sunday. Everyone is invited to bring a bloom or two to brighten our Sanctuary, and then take a flower home afterward. If your child would like to be a part of the flower procession please text or call Susan, (828 450-5319).

Our Animal supplies drive has been pretty successful and will be wrapping up soon. Please bring any remaining donations this week if possible.

Next week – April 7, 2024

“The Downside of Hero Stories”

David LaMotte

If we care about the world around us and would like to have a positive impact, what really changes things? Our culture tells us that big problems are fixed by heroes, but that story works against us in more ways than one. There is a better story.

David LaMotte is a musician, writer, and activist who lives in Black Mountain and works throughout the world on issues of peace and conflict resolution. In 2008 he accepted a Rotary World Peace Fellowship and obtained a master’s degree in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Resolution at the University of Queensland in Brisbane, Australia, doing field work in Andhra Pradesh, India. His most recent book was issued in a new edition by Chalice Press, under the title You Are Changing the World Whether You Like It Or Not.

Memorial Garden

You may be familiar with our beautiful Memorial Garden and monument but did you also know that we have a Memorial Book with pictures and stories of the folks whose names appear on the monument? It's on a little table in the foyer. Take a look at it before service or during coffee hour some Sunday.

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Women's Group

The next monthly women’s group will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at UUCSV. We will celebrate the month of growth, of spring and of earth day, by discussing our ongoing personal growth as we share together our life chapter on aging. Though life will make demands on us toward growth…what are the changes for yourself that you will make with intentionality? We are far from being finished. We are women still on the path of grappling with and celebrating growth. Bring any sharing that you wish. We welcome women who are new to the congregation. Bring snacks and I’ll bring drinks. Contact me for any reason.

Elizabeth Wallace

poetscloth@frontier.com.

Text 9199237809

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Watch for Circles!

In the interest of safety, Building & Grounds has painted circles around areas of the walkway between the North parking lot and the entrance doors where the lifting asphalt has created a trip hazard. Please avoid the painted circles. 

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Out of Office Reminder - Michael Donnan

I will be out of the office April 2 - 8, 2024. I will be performing all of my job duties remotely and will be checking email daily.

Thank you,

Michael Donnan - Office Manager

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Alliance for Beyond Land Acknowledgement

The Alliance for Beyond Land Acknowledgement is offering a Zoom course, "Becoming Uncolonized Allies of American Indians" starting Sunday April 7 for 4 weekly sessions from 3 to 4:30 pm.

The course is presented by Lianna Costantino, a registered citizen of the Cherokee Nation, and Director, Tribal Alliance Against Fraud.

Limited to 20 participants, so please sign up soon.

Please register by April 3 by contacting Pat Johnson, pjohnsonpa@Yahoo.com. 

For more information or to join the Alliance listserv, contact:

Maggie Moon O'Neill

oneill.maggie9@gmail.com

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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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