REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
"I believe that you see something that you want to get done, you cannot give up, and you cannot give in."
This summer we lost Rep. John Lewis, a civil rights hero, a man of towering moral integrity, and member of Congress for 33 years. When he died the whole nation mourned, and four former presidents offered words of gratitude and admiration at his funeral service. In this service we will celebrate, learn from, and be inspired by his life and words.
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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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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
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. What are your favorite local places to renew your spirit, and why? Send an email to sunday-services-materials@uucuc.org and tell us about them!. |
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Saturday, August 22 at 9:30 a.m.
This is not an easy time for parents. Having to balance everything (work, family, home- schooling, and the anxieties of our time) is difficult. This is a safe place to bring your concerns and discuss any issues with those who are also experiencing the challenges. 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 Sam Beshers: My father, Daniel Beshers, turned 92 on Thursday. And he still loves a bad pun.
From Christine Cahill: A sorrow - Our beloved 19 year-old tabby cat, Faust, is no longer filling our house with cat conversation. I lived with Faust longer than any person in my life, including my dear children. And a joy - A great joy occurred on the very same day, Friday morning, August 13, when daughter Colleen and son-in-law Tony welcomed Jack Cahill Calabro into the world 4 weeks early. Jack was 5 pounds 9 ounces and did not need to be admitted to the neo-natal intensive care unit. The new family will be all together in hospital in Denver and should go home on Sunday. Husband Michael and I are thrilled to become grandparents.
From Paul Kaiser and Family: Sharing my household's joy at seeing the expressive piano playing of Sam G return to the August 9 service. Sam, your energy is appreciated.
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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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
During the month of July 2020, Wesley Food Pantry was selected to be the shared offering. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total of $1,925 that month!
In the fall of 2006, the Eastern Illinois Foodbank informed church members of the Wesley United Methodist Church in Urbana that there was an urgent need for a food pantry in Champaign County that offered emergency food during evening hours. In response to this need, three church members started the Wesley Evening Food Pantry that November. The very first food distribution served one family of five. Almost 15 years later, Wesley Food Pantry provides food to an average of 1600 people every month with weekly distributions at the Wesley UMC and satellite locations at Parkland College and the University of Illinois Activities and Recreation Center (ARC).
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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: August 27, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday August 26 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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