REV. SUSAN FREDERICK-GRAY, PRESIDENT OF THE UUA
AND THE UU THE VOTE STAFF
In the midst of global pandemic, rising authoritarianism, and uprising, lives hang in the balance and the future of democracy is on the line. In response, Unitarian Universalists are answering the call of our faith, building powerful partnerships to mobilize our communities to #VoteLove and #DefeatHate in the 2020 elections. Join UUA President Susan Frederick-Gray, the UU the Vote team, and a lineup of powerful, prophetic UU voices as we explore the intersections of faith, justice, and democracy in this collective virtual service.
Please consider giving to this important UU project in the leadup to this election! You can give by credit card or PayPal at: https://uuthe.vote/give or Texting VOTELOVE to 9199 .
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NO JOYS AND SORROWS FOR THE SEPTEMBER 27TH SERVICE
There will be no shared Joys and Sorrows for this service. Please send written joys and sorrows to be shared in next week’s enews to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org. |
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Join our online "Zoom" Fellowship Hour - you can drop in anytime after the service! Come chat with UUCUC members and friends. All are welcome. Facilitated by your UUCUC ministers.
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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 AND REV. SALLY FRITSCHE
For the last two years we have invited your furry loved ones into our sanctuary for a Blessing of the Animals. This year we will be inviting your “friends and associates” to join us virtually in an all-ages Zoom service – and there will be parts of the service just for them! Stuffed animals are also invited. If you don’t have a pet, you are invited to enjoy the fun. Afterward we will offer an in person blessing outside the church. Stay tuned for more details.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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A Multigenerational Adventure through the Unitarian Universalist Principles - October to May
This past summer, sixteen families explored the Seven Principles through a program called COLLAGE! COLLAGE is an at home program where participants received kits full of stories, crafts, worship ideas, adventures, science experiments and so much more. As the family engages in the activities, they learn more about the Unitarian Universalist 7 Principles. We will continue this program in a new form. We welcome the families who participated this summer and NEW FAMILIES to join us. Read more
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The Storytelling Channel is an unlisted YouTube Channel which provides children, youth, adults, and families the opportunity to hear stories, music and poetry. Stories are for all ages! Tune in to see some familiar faces and enjoy. Since it is located on an unlisted YouTube Channel, it is important to register. 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 Natalie Becerra-Stasiewicz and Matthew Stasiewicz: Our baby Lavender has arrived! If stats make it real, she came at 10:45 pm on 9/16/2020, 6 lb 13oz and with a *full* head of hair. Mom and baby are both happily recovering, and all are starting to catch some sleep sometimes.
From Jessica Auguston: Blessings for Samson, the bulldog I adopted yesterday. He is a very good boy and I am so glad to have him in my life.
From Gail Cohen: May God's newest angel rest in peace. She will be missed so much and for so many reasons.
From Erin Dittmer: Sorrow that my Grandma Judy passed away on Thursday after a battle with Alzheimer’s. I’m going to miss her terribly. Joy that my mother, aunt and I were able to be at her side every day. Joy for the memories. Joy that my grandma left behind so much beauty for us to remember her by. She was an award-winning quilter with an eye for color and intricate patterns. Every time I cuddle beneath one of her pieces, it will be a warm embrace.
From Chris Hannauer: A joy for the time that Jody and I spent with our son Ben on Friday in Chicago. He just turned 20, and it was joyful to see him happy and comfortable in his independent life.
From A.J. Herzog: Words can't capture how sad I am at RBG's passing. My heart hurts thinking that in her final days she carried the burden of worrying about our future. I pray she found peace at the end. It feels like it's now our job to carry her flame in the fight for justice. Her passing has inspired me to do something everyday to continue this work. Rest in peace, Ruth.
From the Kaiser family: Joy as Beth Simpson celebrated another year of life yesterday. Beth, thanks for your light!
From Umeeta Sadarangani: Deep gratitude for the life and work of our beloved Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Sorrow and worry for our nation in this time of division and pandemic. And gratitude for our UU community, a comfort and inspiration even when we can’t gather together in person.
Please send your joys or sorrows to joysandsorrows@uucuc.org any time before the Joys and Sorrows portion of the service each Sunday. 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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During the month of September, Sunday services’ social action offering will support CU Trauma & Resilience Initiative. (CU TRI) is a collaborative initiative designed to educate the community about trauma, trauma-informed care, and resiliency. Additionally, CU TRI advocates for more trauma-informed policies, practices, and principles . ability to respond to families who have been affected by trauma. Volunteers with CU TRI perform direct outreach to community members experiencing trauma, making needs assessments, and offering relevant support. Read more
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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.
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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: October 1, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday September 30 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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Austin Cody
Choir Director
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Brian Franklin
Director of Congregational Administration
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Rev. Sally Fritsche
Associate Minister for Congregational Life
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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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Emily McKown
Youth Coordinator
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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