Sunday, March 7 at 10:15 a.m. via Livestream

"What does it mean to be a people of commitment?" is our Soul Matters theme for March. Come hear a "sermon in dialogue" as our two ministers reflect on commitment and what sometimes can scare us or block us from commitments we may long to make - and especially. How might we commit anyway, even if we are afraid?

This is also "Pledge Sunday" and the end of our Generosity Campaign - join us for the Pledge Party at 12:00!

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.

This Sunday, we'll be celebrating the culmination of a successful generosity campaign, and you're invited! Everyone who has made their pledge for the coming year can stop by the South parking lot after church for cookies, conversation, and a thank-you gift from our big bag of UU prizes. If you're waiting to pledge, this is your chance to turn in your form in person! Both ministers will be there to personally thank you and celebrate the generosity and commitment that keeps this community going.

Sunday, March 14 at 10:15 a.m. via Livestream

Recent scientific work has identified “awe” as a powerful force for good in our lives. Can awe be cultivated? What do religions say about awe? Where have YOU found awe in your life? Rev. Caplow would love to hear your stories or see photos that express awe for you – send to minister@uucuc.org.

If you have missed any of the previous live streamed services, you can view them at our past streamed services page. You can also view previous live streamed services on our YouTube channel.

COVID-19 – Updates and Resources, Including Our Building & Meeting Policy 

Bookmark our UUCUC Events and UUCUC Calendar webpages for future reference.

REGISTER BY MARCH 13!

New adult religious education offerings for 2021 have been announced in the Adult Religious Education Prospectus earlier this month. It promises to be a fun semester of classes, workshops, discussion and creative learning. The adult religious education committee is working on new programs to be added to this semester’s program. Keep an eye here for updates! Also, updates will be included in the eNews and on the church calendar.

Please consider donating to the Little Free Pantries run by Julie Laut and AJ Herzog, which they have kept active daily since late spring. In order to address increased and unique needs this winter, they have created an Amazon wish list. All items will be delivered to Julie's house and shared between the two pantries. Donations of all items will continue to be accepted as usual at both locations, if you want to bring them in person.

Thank you for your support and generosity ~ Julie and AJ

JOYS AND SORROWS sent to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org last Sunday, February 28.

From Frank Knowles: On January 31 of this year, at age 85, my sister, Bobbie, died as a result of a fall in her home. During her last years, she suffered from dementia, and her long-time partner, Joy, was the best caretaker that Bobbie could have had. Patricia and I owe Joy a lot. When it is safe to travel, we will fly to Florida to see Joy and scatter Bobbie’s ashes where she wanted them to be. Bobbie was an outstanding athlete, coach, and physical education instructor over a career of almost 40 years. She played 2nd base for a world class fast pitch softball team sponsored by R. H. Hall of St. Petersburg, FL. She coached a slow-pitch team at Palm Beach Community College (Now, Palm Beach State College) that won the state championship without dropping a game, a feat not before accomplished by any softball team. She was interviewed for the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project in 2008. Those project materials are now archived in the Sophia Smith Woman’s History Archives at Smith College in Northampton, MA.

I would like to say more than can be fitted to a virtual 3X5 card, so I will stop. I plan to send an email about Bobbie to the Choir, my well-worn path to the larger church.

From Karla Peterson: Thank you, young people. With this younger generation soon to be in charge, our world will be better.

From Ellen Jacobsen: Celebrations of the lives of three wonderful human beings who died in the last 2 weeks - 2 from cancer and 1 from COVID. And a 100th birthday of a wonderful friend in Ireland who did a beautiful and flawless rendition of “Oh Danny Boy" on his harmonica.

From The Pitcel Family: A sorrow for two members of our TaeKwonDo dojo who experienced the passing of a brother and a father. Joy for warmer weather and that Spring is getting ready...to spring.

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.

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:

During the month of March, we will support UC Books to Prisoners through our social action offering. Your donation supports an Urbana-based project that provides books to incarcerated individuals in Illinois at no cost by mail, as well as through two county jail libraries which they operate.

Volunteer opportunities are also available; visit their website to learn more.

During the month of February 2021, CU at Home was selected to be the recipient of the shared offering. As of March 3, the UUCUC congregation has contributed a total of $2,510!

Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page.

As of March 2020, 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 virtual unless noted otherwise. At this time, we are strongly recommending that no groups meet in person.

Last day for content: Tuesday, March 9 by 5pm at the latest.

Read our policy on publications for details.

IMPORTANT! Send your submittals to pubs@uucuc.org

Please do not send to admin@uucuc.org.

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Need reimbursement for a purchase or two made on behalf of a committee project? Fill out this online reimbursement form, which will go to the DCA, and submit your receipts via email, if applicable.