DON'T FORGET TO ROLL BACK YOUR CLOCKS ONE HOUR ON SATURDAY NIGHT! |
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Each year on the first Sunday in November we honor All Souls’ Day by remembering those who have died in a candle lighting ritual. This year our service will be online, but we will still be honoring those who have died with a special slide show.
If you have lost a loved one in the last year, please send a photograph and their name to allsouls@uucuc.org by 11:59 pm on Thursday, October 29. We will be calling on our ancestors (familial and spiritual) to give us strength for the time ahead. We will also be commissioning our four new Pastoral Care Associates: Jenny Hunt, Cloydia Larrimore, Alice Engelbretson, and Virginia Brubaker.
SUBMITTING JOYS AND SORROWS
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.
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Join our online Zoom Fellowship Hour at 11:30 a.m. after the service on Sunday. Come chat with UUCUC members and friends! 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
Now that Election Day 2020 is behind us, where do we go from here? No matter what has happened, our work for justice and inclusion continues – how do we stay focused and clear about what most matters, in these turbulent times?
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REV. SALLY FRITSCHE
When it comes to sex, many religions seek to suppress knowledge and understanding of our bodies, identities, and health. Thankfully, Unitarian Universalism is different! Our commitments to comprehensive sex education, LGBTQ representation, and reproductive justice, are longstanding and deeply rooted in our UU values. Join us for an affirmation and celebration of those values, as well as a historical framing for the ongoing effort to protect these basic freedoms and rights today.
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UPCOMING MEETINGS, CLASSES & EVENTS
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Saturday, October 31
How often do we think of ourselves as a community within a community? Unitarian Universalist churches are both sanctuaries and beacons of hope in communities around the country. What is our role in creating healthy inclusive churches that live up to the promises of Unitarian Universalism? We invite you into a Youth and Adult Spiritual Development Workshop with Paula Cole Jones to explore these questions and more. The 4-hour class will be held the second time on Saturday, October 31 from 10 AM to 2:30 PM. Click here to watch a brief interview between Michele Grove and Paula Cole Jones that explains this exciting event.
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Monday, November 2 & Wednesday, November 4
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Tuesday, November 3 is not only Election Day but is an Illinois state holiday. The UUCUC office will be closed and staff will be off. As always, you may reach out to Pastoral Care Team for support at PastoralCare@uucuc.org
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OPPORTUNITY TO HELP
Two 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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JOYS AND SORROWS were not part of last week's service. However, we did have one submission.
From Marsha Clinard: For the past 35 years Charlie has heard nothing from his left ear. And in the past years he has increasingly lost hearing in his right ear. Last Tuesday, he had surgery to put in a cochlear implant. In three weeks the exterior part will be available and the adventures will truly begin. He is excited and hopeful. We both are.
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 October, Sunday services’ social action offering will support Cunningham Township's Angel Donor Fund. This Angel Fund was launched in 2018 by Cunningham Township to provide life-saving support for township program participants who have one-time miscellaneous needs that fall outside existing programs. All donated funds go directly to secure food, clothing, housing, power and transportation. Read more
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RECENT SHARED OFFERINGS
During the month of September 2020, CU Trauma and Resiliency Initiative was selected to be the shared offering. The UUCUC congregation contributed a total of $2,187.50 that month!
(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. CU TRI is part of the Champaign County Community Coalition, within the Office of Equity, Community, and Human Rights, and is located on 102 N. Neil Street, in Champaign.
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CHURCH CALENDAR
Dates are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, visit our UUCUC Calendar page .
Note: Parenthesized meetings/events are outside rentals. Asterisked meetings/events are closed.
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As of 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: November 5, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday, November 4 by Noon at the latest.
Don't forget to publicize your meeting/event!
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Please do not send to admin@uucuc.org.
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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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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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Zoe Valentine
Director of Congregational Administration
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Shornor Vineyard
Custodian and Building Caretaker
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