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A Note from Rev. Michael J. S. Carter:
A Course in Miracles
Greetings All,
There has been some talk in the congregation about the possibility of starting a study group focusing on the teachings of A Course In Miracles. This is simply a notification to probe if there are enough people interested in forming this group. If you are interested please email me at the address below:
minister@uusv.org.
If there is enough interest we can talk about logistics regarding a day (or evening) and a time.
In Faith,
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Social Action Committee (SAC) Presents a Climate Justice Movie
February 7, 2025 - 5:00 p.m.
Followed by a discussion after the movie
You asked for it, and it starts this weekend!
Last year’s Congregational Survey discovered that our congregation’s Number One social issue was Climate Change, and then Helene came along and showed us exactly why that should be.
Please join your Social Action Committee for a screening of "For Tomorrow - A documentary on grassroots innovators", THIS FRIDAY, February 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. at UUCSV. Through actions, big and small, everyday change-makers are tackling local problems and inspiring their communities with ingenuity, resilience and vision. Very thought-provoking.
We’ll be serving two kinds of chili (one with mean & one without), fresh-baked sourdough bread, and something sweet before we settle into the movie, which will move you. We’ll be informing everyone about some other activities that are now being planned around these crucially important issues facing us as stewards of our planet.
Please spread the word, bring friends, and spend the early portion of your evening in Social Action Mode. Nobody’s going to do it FOR us. Come eat, learn, and spend time together. The evening will end promptly at 7:30.
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IN THE SANCTUARY
Sunday, February 9, 2025
“Compassion, Courage & Possibilities"
Rev. Michael J. S. Carter
Compassion and courage makes an individual look into themselves to recognize and to acknowledge one’s faults and shortcomings. This is tough stuff. Compassion and courage awakens us to think and to act in less self-centered ways. Compassion and courage connects us with the rest of our fellow human beings resulting in brotherly and sisterly love, sometimes referred to as agape or unconditional love.
If we are fortunate, out of this compassion springs forth generosity of spirit to ourselves and to our world. This generosity springs forth from the human heart which is the seat of courage and love. It is one thing to feel compassion, yet it takes courage to act on it. And when we do act on it, our lives collectively and individually, begin to be filled with endless possibilities, for we are choosing love over fear.
Second Sundays: Aline Carillon and Susan Hurley; Linda Metzner, piano
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)
This week children will have the option of making blessing bags for the unhoused, working on their knitting projects or having us play a group game.
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Sunday, February 16, 2025
“Money Matters”
Rev. Michael J. S. Carter
Money is a tricky topic. Especially in these days and times when many folk are struggling just to have enough for the basic necessities. It's also difficult if you or your family was raised with the attitude of scarcity; that there is never enough. That’s how I was raised, so I get that.
When I attended seminary and began to study to become a minister, when I learned and understood more about church dynamics, my attitude began to change (well actually it began to change a good number of years before that). I also needed to learn the part that a minister’s message can play in making the pledge drive a success.
I began to appreciate that there is no separation between what a church can offer its members and its community and that church’s budget. Anyway, its that time of year again. See you on Sunday!
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UU 101 Class
Sunday, April 13, 2025
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.
Greetings All,
On Sunday April 13th, 2025, there will be a UU 101 Class after the service from 12:30 pm until 1:30 pm. The UU Film, "A Heretical History" will be shown and there will be a discussion after the film. New members as well as "UU veterans" are encouraged to attend. Rev. Carter will facilitate the discussion. Hope to see you there.
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Women's Group
February 15, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
The women’s group will meet Saturday, February, 15, 2025 at 1:00 pm at UUCSV. Please bring a snack and your own drink. Given that we are meeting the day after Valentine's Day, we will be widening that light by having love as our theme. Consider what you do in your life that you love to do….something that keeps you focused and gives you strength in these turbulent times. You might bring a manifestation of this such as a photo, a dance, a writing or a story about this activity and what it means to you. We will spend time sharing this with each other. New members are welcome to attend. Please email me with any questions at poetscloth@frontier.com. Elizabeth Wallace
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Celebration of Life - Emory Marvin Underwood II
Saturday, March 22, 2025
1:30 - 3:00 p.m.
Greetings All,
A Celebration of Life Service for our Dear Brother and UUCSV member, Emory Marvin Underwood II will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, in the sanctuary from 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. All are welcome. As many of you know, Emory was a founding member of this congregation and was sometimes referred to as our "church historian." Emory is survived by his son John, his wife Angie, and his sister Marian. Please help us celebrate the life of Emory Marvin Underwood II.
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Spring Auction Date Set... Mark your Calendar Now!
May 4 – 10, 2025: Online Auction
May 10, 2025: Live Auction
We are looking forward to a fantastic Spring Auction, both online and at a festive live event on Saturday, May 10, 2025. Please mark your calendar now.
If you submitted a donation for the Fall event and would like to honor it, you don’t need to resubmit; we will transfer it to the Spring. If you are unable to honor a donation submitted last Fall, please let us know.
If you haven’t thought about what you might donate, consider offering an experience or service. We would love to share some suggestions with you.
Your Auction Team,
Kathy Folsom, kathydfolsom@gmail.com
Larry Pearlman, larryrpearlman42@gmail.com
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Donations to UUCSV
If you are someone who remits donations to UUCSV through a broker’s account, please be aware that the broker’s check does not always indicate who has initiated the check (the donor). When that occurs, we do not have the ability to assign the donation amount to the person who made the donation. If you are one of those individuals, you can contact Deb Evenchik at 615-351-4364 to let her know the amount of your donation. Deb is the person who updates UUCSV’s database for donations made.
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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.
The deadline for submissions to The Current is Tuesday at 12:00 p.m., please send yours to admin@uusv.org. For more information and guidelines on submissions for our newsletters, website, online calendar, social media, Order of Service, and member news, please see our Publishing Guidelines.
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Black Mountain, NC 28711
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