REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
Join Rev. Florence on a virtual walk through the Sangamon River Forest Preserve, one of our local hidden gems, with stops for poetry and any unexpected discoveries from the natural world. Connection with nature can deeply renew us, and we need it now more than ever. We will be welcoming four new members to UUCUC during this service! |
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SUBMITTING JOYS AND SORROWS DURING SUMMER SERVICES
Please send your joys and sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org in advance of the service each week, by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.
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Join our online "Zoom" Fellowship Hour at 11:15 a.m. on Sundays. Rev. Florence and Sherry Bohlen will be hosting this Sunday, and this is an opportunity to offer your best wishes for Sherry's new adventures. Come chat with us! All are welcome.
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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.
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REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
On this Labor Day Sunday, let’s take a moment to celebrate the people of the US Postal Service, unsung heroes of our civil society. Most of us take our daily mail for granted. In this service we will explore the history and contributions of this deeply American – and possibly imperiled – institution.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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From Rev. Florence Caplow
In the midst of so much change in the world, we are also experiencing great change within of our staff team at UUCUC. I want to acknowledge that the transition of even one staff member in a close-knit church community like ours is difficult, and saying goodbye to two beloved staff members within a month of each other will be challenging for all of us. Read more
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On August 3rd, she took over the empty Ward 2 seat on the Urbana City Council. The seat was vacated by Eric Jakobsson, who retired in June at age 81. Laut was one of two candidates for the position and was appointed by Urbana Mayor Diane Marlin before being confirmed by the council. The council voted 5-0, with Ward 5 alderman Dennis Roberts abstaining. She will serve the rest of Jakobssen’s terms, which will expire in May of next year. Read more
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As UUCUC staff and volunteers work on upcoming children and youth religious education projects, we would like to have some parent input on the best ways to meet. Please know that these questions do not guarantee a particular form of meeting but give us information so that we can provide the best... Read more
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Please take some time to watch this video produced by our interim director of religious education, Michele Grove. It will provide program information for children, youth, adult and multi-generational religious education.
Things may be different, but the creativity is flowing! Read more
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OPPORTUNITY TO HELP
2 of our members have a “Free Little Pantry” set up in their yards and would welcome your help with keeping their pantries stocked. Donations can be brought in Urbana to Julie Laut at 505 W. Main or in Champaign to the home of the Herzog family at 306 S. Willis. Thank you for your generosity!
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GROCERY DELIVERY AVAILABLE
If it would be helpful to have someone deliver groceries for you, we have several folks who have volunteered to do this. Contact Julie Laut at: jlaut@hushmail.com or 513-544-2682 & she’ll put you in touch with a volunteer.
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UUCUC'S "BUDDY SYSTEM"
Staying connected while
UUCUC facilities are closed
During this time of social distancing, staying in touch and checking in with each other is going to be very important. We hope you will consider being part of our "Buddy System" so we can care for one another.
You can sign up here: https://uucuc.breezechms.com/form/2184f1. Buddies will check in with each other regularly by phone to provide connection, companionship, and connections to help if needed. This is a great way to help each other. |
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From Gail Cohen: So happy she has gotten through her surgery with flying colors and that her recovery is moving at the speed of light!
From Karen Folk: My daughter Anna who has been seriously ill since May with bipolar anxiety/depression is improving greatly after Electroconvulsive Therapy treatments. Mike and I hope to return from caring for her in Austin within a month.
From Andrew Kerins: For the last eight years I have had the privilege to serve on the board of commissioners for the Champaign County Forest Preserve District. During that time, and for many years before, the agency has struggled with a growing maintenance backlog due to aging infrastructure. Places like Lake of the Woods, Homer Lake, Middlefork, and our other sites are well-used (visitation was up over 50% in spring 2020), but in need of significant repairs. I'm thrilled to report that on August 6th our board voted to go to referendum on November 4th to ask the voters of Champaign County for a very modest tax increase. I appreciate all of the people who have shared their positive thoughts and experiences related to the forest preserves. These sentiments give me great hope for a successful referendum.
Please send your joys and sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org in advance of the service each week, by 5:00 p.m. on Fridays.
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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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During the month of August, we will support the Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America. The Illinois chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a non-partisan movement to advocate for stronger gun laws. 36,000+ people per year die from gun deaths through mass shootings, suicide, domestic abuse, and accidental shootings. Solutions to gun violence are straightforward: stronger background checks, holding the gun industry accountable, removing guns from domestic abusers and suicidal people, and stopping gun trafficking and the sale of military grade weapons. Read more
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page .
Note: Parenthesised meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisk meetings/events are closed.
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Effective Monday, March 16, the UUCUC building closed as a preventative measure to minimize the spread of the COVID-19 virus in our community.. All upcoming scheduled meetings and events at UUCUC listed on the calendar should be considered tentative. If you are planning on participating in a recurring meeting, please verify with the facilitator that the meeting or event is still scheduled to meet and is shifting to an online format. UUCUC leadership and staff are working to move all recurring meetings to an online format, but this may take some additional weeks. Stay tuned for more information! At this time, we are strongly recommending that no groups meet in person.
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UPCOMING PUBLICATIONS - MARK YOUR CALENDARS! |
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Next eNews: September 3, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday September 2 by Noon the latest.
Please do not send to admin@uucuc.org.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
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UUCUC CONTACT INFORMATION |
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Regular Church Office Hours
Closed until further notice
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Church Office
(217) 384-8862
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Rev. Florence Caplow
Minister
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Kate Barton
Director of Facilities / RE & Office Assistant
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Sherry Bohlen
Director of Congregational Engagement
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Austin Cody
Choir Director
Brian Franklin
Director of Congregational Administration
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Matthew Gladden
Assistant Music Director
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Michele Townsend Grove
Interim Director of Religious Education
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Kelsey Libert
Childcare Coordinator
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Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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