UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION |
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
Sunday, March 12
10:15 am at UUCUC
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Transition Team
Sunday, March 19
10:15 am at UUCUC
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The annual Generosity Campaign is going strong. Please pledge here uucuc.org/pledge or visit the Pledge Central table after services in Fellowship Hall. Every pledge makes a difference as the total of our pledges set what our church can spend next year (7/1/23-6/30/24). Please pledge as generously as you are able. We need a 15-25% increase over last year’s pledge total to fully fund our new settled minister, associate minister, staff, and all the other expenses it takes to run the church. |
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What an amazing friend you are! The Board of Trustees wishes to expressly thank each and every pledger for your incredible generosity! The dollars you pledge now allow our Board and Finance committee to plan what we will have to spend on staff, building, programs, and social action from July 2023 through June 2024 (the coming church fiscal year). Your leadership in generosity contributes to the long-standing success of our faith community and makes us an ever-increasing congregation of rainmakers and supporters lifting our voices to stand on the side of justice.
Giving to others is such a joy. Whether we are able to promise to give a few hundred or thousands of dollars, each and every commitment to our church is deeply appreciated as this is what enables us to move our mission forward. Every member of your Board of Trustees recently affirmed our annual pledge commitments to the coming church year. Partnering in movements that change the lives of individuals and enrich our community is so satisfying and speaks to the heart of who we are. Our financial gifts do remarkable things when they are transformed into ministry and mission by ministers, staff, and volunteers. The Board is especially proud of the work of our Councils. From operations to high-quality religious education, to membership and social action, to deeply moving Sunday services, we create a community for everyone. Your pledges of financial support for the coming year will fund a ministerial team and staff that nourishes our spirit, supports our mission, and is simply second to none.
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The theme of the 2023 UUCUC Generosity Campaign and of our Coffee House/Variety Show is Leap to the Future. Help us celebrate the future flourishing of the church by joining us this Saturday, March 11 at 7pm in Fellowship Hall. We have a terrific line-up of performers. You won’t want to miss it!
Celebrate our friendships with music, laughter and love. Support our church home as we bring a close to our generosity campaign.
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Submitting Joys and Sorrows
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Accessibility Options
We welcome and affirm people of all abilities and we want to be sure that no one is excluded for full participation in the life of our church. Our church building offers:
- Accessible parking
- Accessible entrance
- Accessible seating
- Assistive listening system
- Scent-free environment
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Thank You For Your Generosity!
Your contributions and support allow us to continue to respond with love and resources to the needs in our congregation and the wider community. We couldn’t do it without your support and we are grateful to each of you.
- Online Donations
- If you prefer mailing a check, please mail the check to the UUCUC office at 309 West Green Street, Urbana, Illinois 61801.
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Join us at 11:30 (or immediately following the service) for an in-person fellowship with coffee, beverages, treats, and good conversation in UUCUC's Fellowship Hall.
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The community risk level in Champaign County is LOW. That means mask use is based on personal preference and risk assessment. Eating or drinking is permitted in the building, including in-person Fellowship Hour. Read the UUCUC COVID Safety Guidelines for more details.
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SUNDAY CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMMING |
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REE on March 12
Due to Spring Break, we will not be having our regular Sunday morning classrooms open this Sunday, March 12. However, all children and youth can join us for a special all-ages learn and play experience in the Children’s Chapel. We will be exploring what it means to be committed to our UU community through story, creativity, and movement. The nursery will also be open for our youngest members, infants through 5 years old.
A reminder that there will be no REE classes on March 19, but the nursery will be open.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Download our new 'UUCUC' app!
The UU Church of Urbana-Champaign is excited and proud to announce the release of our latest mobile app,'UUCUC' now available on both Android Google Play Store and iOS App Store and ready for your download and use! The application was pioneered and implemented by Brian Franklin with the assistance of Jamie Jones - we are forever grateful for their contribution and efforts to the UUCUC.
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION & EXPLORATION NEWS |
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An introduction to our REE Program presented by Lara Breeze-Troyer |
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Thank you for all the donations given to our two pantries. Some donors we know and can acknowledge but other donations are anonymous. Know we are grateful for all.
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From Katie Goslin: I am excited to share I am pregnant and due in September. We have a four year old, Sawyer, and a two year old, Miles at home and were thrilled to learn of this third pregnancy. You can imagine our shock when the ultrasound tech revealed to us that there are two little heartbeats. Goslin twins arriving fall 2023!
From Genesis Synek: In 5 days I get to see my family for the first time in 1 year, but it will be the last time I see them because I'm moving to Utah in June.
From Karla Peterson: Thank you to the wonderful people who joined one or more of the three workshops presented Friday and Saturday by Dr Joe Minarik and Dr Joycelyn Landrum Brown on making a difference in Race Relations.
From Paul Kaiser: Joy at my eldest son Beck's 24th birthday.
From Debra Karplus: Family member John D. has brain tumor. Awaiting treatment plan.
From David Wolf: My friend Brian is 62 years old. For the 1st time in his life, he will have his own place to live. He's scared and excited. Let's support him.
From Carol Leff: A joy: to see you all in person for a change.
From Marsha Clinard: A joy: Last nights performance of Elijah in The Great Hall was magnificent, I stood beside my granddaughter - singing together for the first time in The Oratorio Society. MR sang beautifully in many small ensembles. I feel blessed to be able to sing with others and a full orchestra in Krannerts beautiful Great Hall.
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Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org any time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service. They will be read aloud .
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UUCUC Social Action Offering. Each month a selected organization is chosen to receive offerings from our congregation. You may donate to the social action offering for the month in one of the following ways:
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Social Action Offering For March 2023 |
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to providing an opportunity for the residents of the North-end of Champaign to grow their own fresh organic produce. As they say: “We believe that community gardening makes our neighborhood more cohesive and improves the quality of our lives. In addition to the intrinsic
experience of harvesting the fruits of one’s labor, community gardening is an inexpensive
source of fresh fruits and vegetables.” The garden is just north of Stratton School in
Champaign and is organized and maintained by Rev. Dawn Blackman (aka Mother Dawn) of
the Church of the Brethren. Engaging with children and youth is an integral part of the garden
project. The UU church is supporting the Randolph Street Community Garden through our
March shared offering and through volunteer garden workers.
Your next opportunity to join one of our UU volunteer work crews comes on two dates:
Saturday, March 25, and on Saturday, April 1. The work times are from noon-3pm.
Signup for one or both of these dates either in Fellowship Hall or via this Google Docs link:
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SOAW was founded in 1990 to denounce the massacre of religious leaders in El Salvador by graduates of the U.S. Army's School of the Americas.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! |
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Next eNews: March 17, 2023
Last day for content: Tuesday, March 14 by 5 pm at the latest.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
Please send your submittals to pubs@uucuc.org and not to the admin email.
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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Regular Church Hours
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday - Thursday
By appointment on Friday
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Church Office
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Karen Bush
(she/her)
Interim Lead Minister
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
(she/they)
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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Selena Gonzalez
A/V Technician
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Autumn Haskins
(she/her)
Office Assistant
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Erin Presler
(she/her)
Childcare Coordinator
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M.R. Rowland
(they/them)
Choir Director
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Kelly Skinner
(she/her)
REE Manager
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Tim Voelker
(he/him)
Facilities Manager
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