WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
TWO SUNDAY SERVICES:
9:30 AM & 11:15 AM
 
March 5
“Community in the Community”
Rev. Thom Belote, preaching
As we gather to celebrate our fourth Community Day of Service and the official end of the Annual Pledge Drive, we will gather to reflect on how our church makes a difference in the wider community. Rev. Thom’s sermon will contain messages from leaders in our wider community about our impact.

To have a joy or sorrow named in the service, please email Rev. Thom 
or text him (919-259-2009) by 9AM on Friday.
LIVESTREAMING IN-PERSON SUNDAY SERVICES We livestream the in-person worship service each Sunday. View the livestream, on the church's YouTube channel. In case the livestream is interrupted, a recording of the service will be made and posted following the service.
Regular Sunday Schedule
TWO SERVICES: 9:30AM & 11:15AM
9AM:
  • Live Religious Education Service on Zoom
9:30AM:
10:30AM:
  • In-Person Sunday Social
11:15AM:
12:15PM:
  • In-Person Sunday Social
1PM:
Sunday Evening
  • Youth Programs

Contact Marion Hirsch for more information about Children's & Youth programming
SUNDAY SMALL GROUP SOCIAL AT 1PM ON SUNDAYS Please join Rachel Rose for this important time of connection. We meet at this secure link via Zoom at 1PM on Sundays. We have an icebreaker, randomly-assigned groups (it's fun!) time for sharing and fellowship, then a closing reading. We hope to see you there!
ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE & DAY OF SERVICE
ANNUAL PLEDGE DRIVE COUNTDOWN!
It's the final four... days of the Annual Pledge Drive! Thank you, if you've already taken a shot at helping us meet the goal of fully funding the 2023-2024 operating budget. If you've not gotten into the game yet, please step to the line and help our congregational team set a new annual pledge drive record! We're shooting for 100% participation and all contributions are important.
Questions? Contact Bonnie Crotty Nelson 919-929-7054.
TOMORROW IS THE DAY!MARCH 4: DAY OF SERVICE 2023
Thank you to the hundreds of people who have signed up to help us to live our church’s mission by participating in tomorrow’s “March Madness” Day of Service! Our community has committed to hundreds of volunteer hours to benefit our community, and will celebrate the conclusion of the annual pledge drive with food and fellowship. We can do great things when we work as a a team!
WITHIN THESE WALLS
THANK YOU TO:
  • The 46 adults and children who participated in the Special bUUddies program in February and made a new church friend
  • Members of the UU Campus Fellowship at UNC, Jenny Nelson, Alan Reece, Trey Anthony and  Sam Dietrich for speaking at the service last Sunday

DURING THE SUNDAY SOCIALS:
  • Stewardship/Board of Trustees

WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY? In March, children are exploring VULNERABILITY as their Soul Matters theme. This week, we will explore how making new friends teaches us about being vulnerable at 9 AM on zoom and in person at 9:30 AM and 11:15 AM. First and Eighth Grade OWL continues. Middle School and High School Youth Groups will meet in the evening. And families will gather for Youth Family Dinner. For more information about our Religious Education Program, please contact Marion Hirsch.

BE A PART OF THE 2023 PHOTO DIRECTORY: SIGN UP NOW! MARCH 3, 7, 10,14 & 17 Get your photos taken Sundays after services, or on a “Picture Day!” Members and Associates are invited to have their photo taken for our 2023 Photo Directory - Please schedule an appointment with Rachel Rose if you'd like to be included. It takes fewer than ten minutes, and it helps us connect as a community! Already had your photo taken, but you'd like a new picture? No problem! Rachel Rose would be happy to give you another session.

COMMUNITY CLICKERS Anyone can make blocks. The Community Clickers will use 540 blocks (7x9 inches) to make 30 shawls for Hospice this year. Use the scraps of your washable 4 ply yarn stash to knit or crochet blocks for Hospice. We will meet in the Gathering room Wednesday March 1 at 2 PM to prepare for the Day of Service, collect completed blocks, share our projects, and visit. Check our webpage for more information.

WANT TO BECOME A MEMBER (OR, JUST LEARN MORE)? 3/19, 2:30 PM Join Rev. Thom & Rachel Rose to "Explore Membership"! To become a Member of The Community Church, one must: Take a Class (it's fun, easy, and worthwhile even for the retired UU ministers who've attended!); Sign the Membership Book; Make a Pledge. Want to join us? The class is a great way to get to know others who are new to our community, and to learn more about our church in particular...and no one "has" to become a Member! That's why it's called "Exploring Membership!" RSVP with Rachel Rose.

QUUILTERS 9:15 AM on Saturday, March 4, in the Gathering Room, after the breakfast tip-off, to Roll, Tie, Tag and Bag over 330 quilted placemats for Meals on Wheels of Orange and Durham Counties! This is our Day of Service activity and we will be joined by several other church folks. No need to bring machines or supplies, just your facemask. We have some quilts to be pin-basted. Join our email list.

JOIN ECO MARCH 4 DAY OF SERVICE; ECO MEETING MARCH 5, 2023, 1:15 PM VIA ZOOM Our Day of Service will take ECO back to Booker Creek, to continue to remove invasives. We will be working with Friends of Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation and with volunteers from New Hope Audubon. This is a family-friendly outing to include middle school age children. Last year some of our most enthusiastic participants were the teenagers. The ECO meeting on March 5 will focus on developing our plans for Earth Month. For inquiries, and to receive zoom link, click here. Contact ECO or inquiries, and to receive zoom link.

ART IN THE SANCTUARY From Monday, March 6 through Sunday, April 30 the art in the Sanctuary will be watercolor paintings by Cathy Klopfenstein. The show is titled, "Moments in Time" and Cathy says that "the paintings in this show capture ‘now’ through line, form, color, light and atmosphere." Contact Cathy for more information.

OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS Spring ephemeral walk March 11, 10:30 AM at Pump Stations Trail, Eno River Park. This 1.2-mile loop trail near Durham is generally considered an easy route. We might see Trout lily, Rue Anemone, Bluet, Bloodroot, Toothwort and Spring Beauties. Meet at the Pump Station Trailhead, 3860, 3998 Rivermont Rd, Durham, NC 27712. Park along the gravel road. Lunch afterwards at PICNIC, a nearby BBQ restaurant. RSVP to Teri Brooks to keep up to date on any changes.

UU JUSTICE NC SHARE THE PLATE Your donation to the March 12 Share the Plate will support UU Justice NC. One of UU Justice NC’s amazing projects is Friday Action Hour, on Zoom every Friday from 11 AM -12 PM. During that single hour, you’ll get the all the information and time you need to take action on urgent issues. Rev. Lisa Garcia-Sampson brings community and joy to this special hour. Join us any Friday on Zoom and please donate generously on March 12th!

MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY The Mental Health Ministry Support Group will meet Sunday, March 12, at 2 PM, in the Living Room of the church. The group provides support for family members of people struggling with mental illness. This is not a group for individuals with mental illness but rather one for those who care about those individuals. If this sounds like something that would be helpful to you, please join us. Please contact Susan Spalt or Marion Hirsch for more information.

REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE--WHAT NEXT? We had great turnout and support for our Classical Concert for a Cause (thank you, Debbie Davis and Deborah Hollis!). Donations are still coming in, but we think we raised close to $4000 for the Carolina Abortion fund. Six of us, including Rev. Thom, showed up to lobby our state legislators for Reproductive Justice. What next? Let us know your priorities by responding to this quick and easy survey. We know you care, so please help us focus our energy and let us know how you could help.
COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ACTION

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
Special bUUddies

During the month of February 2023,forty-six children and grown-ups practiced friendship as Special bUUddies. They wrote letters, postcards and emails and talked with their bUUddy on the phone. Making church friends is the best!
OFFICE NEWS
BEWARE -- SCAM ALERT Scams targeting religious communities are increasing. Scammers create fake email addresses (and sometimes phone #s) impersonating the minister or staff member and contact congregants asking for a favor. They then ask you to purchase gift cards. Rev. Thom will never contact you asking you to buy gift cards. If you receive a scam email, please report it and delete it. If you're unsure, call Rev. Thom at 919-259-2009 and see if the communication is legitimate.

COVID POLICY AT CHURCH We are currently maintaining our masking requirement during 9:30 AM services and Children's Religious Education to make sure our community remains accessible to our youngest and eldest congregants. See our Building Use Policy. If you have questions or concerns, please contact Harrison Gray, our Congregational Administrator.

TEXT ALERTS SIGN-UP: Would you like to receive a text in case of weather-related or other church closures and/or delays? If so, please fill out this form: we need to have your current cell phone number *and carrier*.
ONGOING EVENTS
SUNDAY PARKING Parking can be tight on Sunday mornings, but there is plentiful parking available just a short walk from the church. Parking is free on Sundays in the small Mason Farm lot, the Hibbard Drive lot, and along Hibbard Drive. Please consider using these spaces if you are able to. Parking at Kehillah Synagogue is not allowed on Sunday morning.

SUNDAY MORNING PRESTIGE PARKING SPOT AUCTION WINNERS Congratulations to Kate Stone and Jeremy Works, auction winners of the Prestige Parking spots. Everyone should please refrain from using these spots for any Sunday service. Thank you. Email questions HERE.

SUNDAY SERVICES FLOWER DONATIONS Would you like to donate flowers for The Community Church Sunday Services? Flowers can be shared to commemorate an anniversary, remember a loved one, or celebrate an important occasion. Please use this form to donate flowers to help make our Services more beautiful. Thank you!

SUNDAY TABLING: Tabling is an opportunity to share your group's activity with our congregation during Sunday Socials on Sunday mornings. Tables need to be set up by 9:15 AM and taken down after 12:45PM. Please sign up by Wednesdays at noon for the following Sunday. Here is the form.

SUNDAY SMALL GROUP SOCIAL CONTINUES! Please join Rachel Rose for the return to this important time of connection. We will be meeting via this new, secure Zoom link at 1 PM on Sundays. We have an icebreaker, be assigned into random groups (it's fun!) and have a time of sharing and fellowship, followed by a closing reading. We hope to see you there!

COMMUNITY SERVICE MINISTRY Containers for donations to the IFC Community Market have been set up in The Commons so that the collection of food and personal hygiene items can resume. (Updated! )MOST NEEDED: cereals, canned fruit, pasta, spaghetti sauce, liquid dish detergent, and bar soap. Church volunteers will take the donations to the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services Community Market on Main Street in Carrboro.

FEATURED EVENTS IN THE ORDER OF SERVICE: These are the "ads" in the paper Order of Service we hand to parishioners on Sundays for Services. Submissions are due by noon on Wednesdays for the following Sunday. Please include any preferred images in a separate email to Rachel Rose, here. For convenience, here is the form

RESERVE SPACE ON THE CHURCH CALENDAR Please check our Building Use Policy and our Calendar, then reserve space for your group or event here!

DOOR SIGNS Signs on the doors to the Sanctuary and Jones Buildings is an opportunity to share your group's activity with our congregation during the week, and on Sundays. Please sign up by Wednesdays at noon for the following Sunday. To let folks about your event, complete the sign up form.

2023 PHOTO DIRECTORY: Get your photos taken after services! Members and Associates are invited to have their photo taken for our 2023 Photo Directory - Please schedule an appointment with Rachel Rose if you'd like to be included. It takes fewer than five minutes, and it helps us connect as a community! Already had your photo taken, but you'd like a new picture? No problem! Rachel Rose would be happy to give you another session.

LECTIO MEDITATION GROUP We meet at 12 noon every Friday on Zoom. Using readings from poetry and the sacred traditions of world religions, we practice meditation through deep listening. If you’re interested in joining or would like more information, contact Barb Chapman here. (Please put LECTIO in the subject line of your email.) All are welcome!

RARE WOMEN We are women (mostly 60+ and retired) who are discussing questions based on Dr. Rachel Naomi Remen’s book, My Grandfather’s Blessings. Discussions in Rare Women are intended to prompt us to share thoughts, feelings, values, courageous examples, friendships, and life experiences. See the meeting schedule and current discussion topics for all three groups. Check our webpage for additional information. contact us here for Zoom links and to join our email list.
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