December 12, 2020
Children's Holiday Pageant
“TEEN MOM: Chapel Hill Edition”
Music Director Glenn Mehrbach, Leading Worship
This Sunday’s service will include the annual Children’s Holiday Pageant, this year, like everything else, done virtually.
Entitled "TEEN MOM: Chapel Hill Edition,” it blends the modern genre of reality television with the Mexican tradition of Posadas, as Mary and Joseph travel from house to house, vainly seeking shelter. This Multi-Generational event includes over 30 youth of the church (and sometimes their parents), and is filmed in homes, fields and streets all over the area, as well as in the Jones Building at church. Along with the usual Lambs, Shepherds, Angels and Kings, Mary and Joseph will also encounter our own Reverend Thom, played delightfully by one of the younger members of the church. And of course there’ll also be a traditional final song, with the entire cast (virtually) serenading the Holy Family. And speaking of families, the Family Choir will lead us in one familiar and one not-so-familiar hymn.
If you wish to have a joy or sorrow named in the service,
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Watch Virtual Worship Service On Demand!
10am: Live Religious Education Service on Zoom
11am: Live Community Coffee Hour on Zoom
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7pm: High School & Middle School Youth Group
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MESSAGE REGARDING COVID-19:
The building may be closed, but the church is OPEN!
Though most in-person programming is suspended for the safety of our community,
we continue to offer worship, religious education, spiritual growth,
social justice, and fellowship.
Join us as we grow our spirits, care for one another,
and change the world with our love.
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HOT COCOA SOCIAL(-DISTANCING): 12/13/20, 2-3PM |
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We hope you can join us!
Weather-permitting, we will meet in socially-distanced assigned (& rotating!) spots in the large parking lot at church for a fun (and tasty!) social event, including hot cocoa, fun and fellowship. For safety and Phase 3 compliance, there is a strict guest number limit, and registration is required. RSVP HERE.
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THANK YOU to:
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Lena Reisinger for helping to assemble Nifty Gifty kits for church kids
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Jami Alexander for stuffing, stamping & mailing over 250 holiday greetings from the staff to church Members & Associates
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Joan Shier for being our designated card writer. Joan's cards shower us with care and love when we are sad, sick, or grieving.
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Leslie Massicotte, Erich Lieth, DeeDee Lavinder, Jean Masse and Adam Good who facilitated a 10 week course of sexulity training for parents.
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WHAT’S NEW THIS WEEK WITH OUR NEW BUILDING CONSTRUCTION? In the twenty-fourth week, exterior work continues on roofing, siding, soffits and trim. Exterior masonry work has commenced. Inside, the framing has been finalized and will be ready to accept drywall as soon as the rough-in inspections have been completed. Plumbing rough-ins have been completed and passed inspection this week; mechanical and electrical rough-ins are in the works. Take a peek at ongoing work via weekly-updated photos and mini-video here.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY? This week, many children and youth will be preforming in the annual Holiday Pageant, which will be virtual. We will continue our time of Family Fellowship on Sunday mornings where we can share joys and sorrows. Middle School and High School youth groups will gather virtually on Sunday evening. The Family Fun Event on Saturday is Nifty Gifty! For more information about our Religious Education Program, contact Marion Hirsch or Kat Good.
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OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS: ANNUAL PLANNING (ZOOM) MEETING DEC 12, 1PM Yes, there will be life beyond COVID. In the meantime, we need to continue focusing on local outings, making adjustments as can best keep us safe from the virus, and sane through interaction with friends. With now-reasonable hopes for the future, we can also begin exploring expanded travel horizons and the cost-sharing, group-enjoying benefits of shared rental space. Bring your best experiences and fondest hopes. Let’s see what plans we can make. RSVP here.
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HOT COCOA SOCIAL(-DISTANCING): 12/13/20, 2-3PM - We hope you can join us! Weather-permitting, we will meet in socially-distanced assigned (& rotating!) spots in the large parking lot at church for a fun (and tasty!) social event, including hot cocoa, fun and fellowship. For safety and Phase 3 compliance, there is a strict guest number limit, and registration is required. RSVP HERE.
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COMMUNITY CHURCH COOKBOOKS ARE HERE! Pre-paid? Pick up your Community Church Cookbook 2020 at the church office on Tuesday, 12/15, from 10AM -2PM. Also, you can just bring your checkbook and buy one -or more!- on the spot. Each cookbook is $15, & profits go to Closing the Gap for our Building Project. Order here through the church website: scroll down to “Cook Book” under “One-Time Donation.” Or, just mail/bring a check. Questions? please email us here.
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COME TO THE ZUULE BALL -- SATURDAY JANUARY 2 6-7:30 PM This is our 2nd annual Hogwarts-themed Yule Ball. It’s a “zUUle Ball” because this year it’s on Zoom. And the UUs are for UUs of course. The Ball will be fun for all ages. There will be (optional) dancing. A costume parade for Ball goers who have opted for wizarding regalia. There will be time to visit the House Common Rooms for conversation. Opportunities to visit Hogwarts Professors. Fortune Telling. Games. Chat with the Sorting Hat. Proceeds go to the Close the Gap Fund. RSVP and order your ticket here. Questions: Contact Headmistress Selden Holt here.
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YOU ARE INVITED TO A BRAND-NEW, VIRTUAL GUIDED TOUR! On a crisp, clear December 6 afternoon, the Building Task Force conducted a mid-construction video tour of the new building. Tour leader Brad Kosiba and supporting cast Maggie Scarborough walked the imagined audience through the building’s interior spaces and around the outside, informally commenting on the features of each space. The audience is YOU, whenever you have 12 minutes to enjoy this tour via the Building Project webpage!
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Growing Our Endowment Fund Ho! Ho! HO! In this Season of Giving, consider making a financial commitment to grow the Endowment Fund to support the mission, shared values and legacy of our beloved community well into the future. There are many ways to give a gift that will sustain the work of our church for individuals and communities yet to come! Check out our webpage for projects the Fund has supported and heed The Grinch’s advice for giving!
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MIGHT YOU CONSIDER DONATION OF APPRECIATED STOCK ANYTIME SOON? If you are planning to donate appreciated stock to the Community Church, this could be a good time. Your stock donation could be credited to any existing pledge. Or, it could be an unpledged donation to the Capital Fund to help close the Building Project Gap. If you have questions about donating stock, please contact Dana Lundquist our Congregational Administrator here or call 919-229-9452.
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SHARE THE PLATE THANK YOU: IFC HOLIDAY MEALS We collected $2030 for the Interfaith Council to serve holiday meals this year. Thank you all for your generosity! I know the IFC appreciated it and was able to serve many a lovely Thanksgiving feast.
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SIGN UP FOR PAPER ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION STATEMENT In mid-January, The Community Church will be emailing out contribution statements showing households' contributions for the annual year from January 1, 2020 - December 31st, 2020. We will be sending these statements using the email address we have on file for you. If you are interested in receiving a paper copy of your contribution statement in the mail, please fill out this form by January 25th, 2020. Email Dana here or call 919-229-9452 with questions.
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SCAM ALERT Several members of the church received email from an address imitating Rev. Thom's, or those of other staff members. These messages ask people to purchase gift cards to give to people in the hospital, or something similar. These messages are a scam. If you receive them, please report them and delete them. If you have any concerns, please email Rev. Thom here. Please know that Rev. Thom and the staff of The Community Church will never send out email solicitations asking people to purchase gift cards.
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2020 DIGITAL PHOTO DIRECTORY IS HERE! Members and Associates of The Community Church, your free, digital copy of The Community Church Photo Directory 2020 is waiting for you! Simply request your copy, and it will be sent right to your inbox!
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BEYOND OUR WALLS
EVENTS & MORE, SUGGESTED BY MEMBERS & GROUPS
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GET OUT THE GEORGIA VOTE! With calls or letters, join UUs across the country in reaching voters in Georgia before the Senate Runoff elections on January 5. Note - we'll be using a new PDI calling platform, which allows us to make calls from either your phone or our computer. All training will be included in the event. Phone Banks Sign Ups:
- Sun, 12/13, 4- 6 PM
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Thurs, 12/17, 7-9 PM Submitted by Side With Love
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CHAPEL HILL CARRBORO NAACP PARTNERING WITH LOCAL ARTISTS FOR ART AUCTION A grassroots group of artists & organizers in Chapel Hill organized a pop-up art walk “Meet the Moment” on Franklin Street in Chapel Hill during 2020 Early Voting, featuring more than 70 pieces of local art intended to inspire voting, action & justice. Most of these #MeetTheMoment2020 pieces are now up for auction. Bidding ends 12/13/20. All proceeds will go to the NAACP of Chapel Hill Carrboro. View & bid on these works of art here. Submitted by Joy Blevins
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NAACP CHAPEL HILL-CARRBORO & CAMPAIGN FOR RACIAL EQUITY SPEAKER SERIES “Racial Equity Tools for Growing Community Power & Seeding Partnership with Local Governments" free virtual event Wed 12/16 - 6:30pm. Considering the role of government policy in the creation & maintenance of structural racism, question asked: Might a shared understanding of racial equity tools among school district leadership & residents better position families & communities of color to push for accountability & stronger partnerships that lead to real impact in Chapel Hill/Carrboro schools? Registration is required. Register here. Submitted by Joy Blevins
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ART IN THE SANCTUARY The art team is pleased to announce that new art has been hung on the wall in the sanctuary that's visible during virtual services. The paintings are by James Keul. Thanks to Bonnie Gilliom for arranging this exhibit. And thanks to Thom for making a video of the paintings which is now viewable on the "Art in the Sanctuary" page of the church website here.
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