UU ACTION NETWORK OF ILLINOIS
REV. FLORENCE CAPLOW
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Note the start time is 15 minutes earlier than the usual time! |
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Join 15 Unitarian Universalist congregations across Illinois (including Rev. Caplow and choir members from UUCUC) and the Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois (UUANI) for a Democracy Revival; we will join voices to encourage our get-out-the vote efforts as we work to be the faithful voice for democracy, which has always been a core to our Unitarian Universalist faith. Using our online technologies, we will be able to join the resources and energies for this worship service. Join with hundreds of other Unitarian Universalists for a Democracy Revival to revive democracy and our spirits!
They will have a pre-offering of music from the congregations involved. Join in at 9:30 am at the same link to hear music from around the state.
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NO JOYS AND SORROWS THIS WEEK |
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Note: the event is listed as starting at 11:30am but this is an estimation of when the service will be over before the coffee hour begins.
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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
Have you lost a loved one in the last year? Please send a photo and their name to allsouls@uucuc.org and we will include them in the service.
More information to come.
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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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In 2019, the religious education committee transitioned into a religious education council. The focus of the council is to coordinate all aspects of lifespan religious education and to coordinate its efforts with UUCUC’s mission and vision. Three times a year, the full council meets to look at the full program and dream about our learning future. Our next meeting is will be held online on Saturday, November 21, 2020. There will be a morning session and an afternoon session (watch for more clarity on the time and subject matter of each session). Anyone interested in how lifelong learning is lived out in our congregation is welcome to attend. Religious education council meetings are open to everyone. Continued...
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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
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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From Suzanne "Snaps" Ginger: Thank you to all in the church community who helped me handle recent shoulder surgery and getting to therapy appointments! Your help and support was much appreciated!
From Scott Rohde: Joy for the life and work of Hungarian (and Unitaritan!) composer Béla Bartók, who died 75 years ago last month, on September 26th. Although I grew up in a small town where one of his students was the bane of some of my classmates’ young lives, my own piano teacher cleverly pointed out to me how logical and mathematical his compositions were, and I’ve been a fan ever since.
From Sandy Hannum: Last Friday was Jim Hannum's 75th birthday. That's 75 years of awesomeness! I am so glad to be sharing life with him. He delights and amazes me every day.
From Kathleen Holden and David Prochaska: Joy at welcoming a beautiful great grandson Taylor James Courtney on October 14!
From Jeanne & Dennis Murphy: Joy at being able to join the service from Columbia!
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: October 29, 2020
Last day for content: Wednesday October 28 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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