UPCOMING WORSHIP SERVICE INFORMATION |
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Transition Team
Sunday, February 26
10:15 am at UUCUC
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Rev. Karen Bush
Sunday, March 3
10:15 am at UUCUC
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The annual Generosity Campaign is going strong. Please pledge here (insert link) 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.
Questions: generosity@uucuc.org
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Kathy Robinson Memorial Coffee House
For those that are newer to the UU fold, Kathy Robinson was a beloved church member and a regular reader of her
poetry at these events. Kathy’s husband Howie, son Andy and family are all much-loved members of UUCUC. There
will be a poem or two by Kathy, and maybe another tribute or two. Kathy left this galaxy on July 3rd of last year.
We’ve decided to honor Kathy and her family with this event.
Calling on Musicians, Dancers, Poets, Storytellers, Actors, Writers and other Artistic Folk.
The Music Committee is joining efforts with the Generosity Committee to host a Hybrid Coffee House/Variety Show Generosity Event on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at UUCUC.
We need your time and talents to make this a reality, so please, sign up to perform (live at the church, or to submit a pre-recorded performance on video).
Sign-up by March 3, 2023.
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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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SUNDAY CHILDREN & YOUTH PROGRAMMING |
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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 MEDIUM. 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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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Monday, March 6
Operations Councils Meeting
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Thursday, March 2
BAGAT Monthly Meeting
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End to UUCUC’s mandatory masks
Under the direction of UUCUC Staff Leadership Team in full cooperation and support by the UUCUC Covid Advisory Team the UUCUC Covid Guidelines have been updated using guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, the Illinois Department of Public Health, and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health District.
Starting Sunday, February 12, 2023 masks are welcomed but no longer required in the building, during worship services, or during REE activities. If the community risk level moves to high, activities involving eating or drinking will be temporarily suspended.
The color coated lanyard system at UUCUC will continue indefinitely. We will use eNews and signs on the doors of the building to communicate the current community risk level.
Masks will continue to be required during choir practices.
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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 Julie Laut: My life has been filled with family joy. I spent last week in Colorado with my parents to celebrate my mom's birthday. This weekend our oldest came home to celebrate their birthday with us and our youngest kiddo surprised us by coming home for the weekend, too. I'm so blessed!
From Anonymous: Happy Birthday to our truly gifted and amazing board chair Becky Densmore who continues to so brilliantly and lovingly lead our church through what surely has been one of the toughest of combinations of circumstances and with such wisdom, grace and expertise. We love you and are grateful for you and your leadership!
From Olivia McHughs: My sorrow is that I never got to say goodbye to my mom or my grandpa
From Dani and Ian Nutting: We were overjoyed to share some homemade Bulgarian pastries in fellowship hour this morning, as part of our volunteer work with Team B (the best team)! But, sadly, chef Ian tested positive for COVID this morning, so we are at home eating pastries in separate rooms… wishing health to all this morning, and looking forward to when we can share some bánitsa together soon!
From Julie Laut: Concern for President Jimmy Carter as he embarks on the last stage of his great life. May we all live such full and meaningful lives.
From Anonymous: Lately I have been questioning my gender and my parents are no help. I tell them and all they do is brush it off.
From Katriena Knights: Joy - and trepidation - at a new job starting mid-March. Very excited to be taking on new responsibilities and challenges.
From Marilyn: Our peace and comfort for my sister-in-law Karen, who is dealing with cancer.
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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 February 2023 |
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DREAMM is our shared offering organization for February 2023
DREAAM is our shared offering organization for February.
DREAAM is a locally based organization located in several sites in Champaign County whose mission is to embrace and engage with boys as early as the age of 3 with the commitment to remain in their lives until they are 24. DREAAM’s programs reach out to impact children and young adults who need DREAAM the most. Some of them face tough odds, needing to overcome challenges such as school suspension, anger issues, parental incarceration, and low academic skills. However, where others see problems, DREAAM sees potential.
DREAAM also reaches out to families, community organizations, churches, schools, and service providers to produce caring, outcome-driven services for children and young adults. They believe in starting early building resiliency, a love for learning, and positive friendship skills.
Volunteers and staff teach essential life skills throughout the curriculum―collaboration, contribution, self-regulation, adaptability, attachment, and belonging―to prepare DREAAMers for college and career success. Effective parenting and caregiver skills and empowerment support are also taught.
The overall goal is to empower DREAAMERS to Dream Big! Ultimately, the mission of DREAAM is to create transformative experiences, trauma-informed spaces, and strength-based programs that benefit children and young adults for years to come as seeds of hope are planted for the future of communities.
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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 3, 2023
Last day for content: Tuesday, February 28 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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