November 14
“Running the Second Marathon”
Rev. Thom Belote, preaching
Since early this summer, I’ve turned and returned to a blog post entitled,
“Running the Second Marathon” by Jenny Smith. It’s written for clergy, but is applicable to a broader audience. If you find yourself feeling fatigued, exhausted, and spent, spiritually or emotionally these days, this is the sermon for you. - Rev. Thom
MUSIC NOTES: This Sunday, we have three very special musical pieces. First is a lovely five-part round, by Abbie Betinis, on a short poem by Victor Hugo. Next, a three-part piece by Canadian composer Katerina Gimon that describes a “path to hope,” starting from vocal silence, with the choir using only body percussion, and moving towards the courage to “believe that some day soon we will sing again as one.” Choir members in the Sanctuary will be joined by those participating remotely. Finally, Josh Socolar has assembled a quintet to sing his arrangement of a well-known Paul Simon song. Come early for to sing some hymns of hope, comfort and resilience.
VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR CONTINUES! Please join Rachel Rose for the return to this important time of connection. We will be meeting here, via Zoom at 11:30 AM on Sunday. We will 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!
If you wish to have a joy or sorrow named in the service,
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Sunday Programming
9 AM: Live Religious Education Service on Zoom
10 AM: In-Person Worship & Religious Education
11 AM: In-Person Coffee Hour
A recording of Sunday's service will be available early Sunday afternoon.
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LIVESTREAMING IN-PERSON SUNDAY SERVICES We will be livestreaming the in-person worship service each Sunday at 10 AM. View the livestream here, 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. Thank you for your patience as we expand our technologies.
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The 2021 Fall Auction raised $22,631! Congratulations to all who participated as donors and bidders! Check My Statement in the AUCTION CATALOG to find out what you sold and/or won and how much you owe. PLEASE PAY YOUR BILL NOW either online or with a check sent to the church with “Auction” on the memo line. Donors and buyers should arrange for the safe exchange of goods and services. QUESTIONS? Contact Don and Susan Blanchard.
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Thank you to:
the many volunteers and donors who helped support a very busy time for the Immigrant Justice Initiative. Thanks to the many donors helped to furnish an apartment for Oscar and Gaby, to the volunteers who helped make their move happen, to the volunteers who readied the Manse for the next family in the course of a few days, and to the donors who have responded generously to calls for clothing and other items for the Afghani family now living in the Manse.
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS WEEK IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH MINISTRY? In November, children are learning about HOLDING HISTORY as their Soul Matters theme. This Sunday, we will focus on the idea of standing on the shoulders of those who have come before us in worship services at 9 AM on Zoom, and 10 AM in person. Middle-schoolers will continue to learn about Christianity in Neighboring Faiths this week. OWL and High School Youth Group will also meet on Sunday. For more information about our Religious Education Program, contact Marion Hirsch or Kat Good.
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CHURCH FAMILY ART SHOW IN THE SANCTUARY In the month of November, the art in the Sanctuary is from our church children, youth, their parents and even a grandparent! Enjoy and celebrate the creativity of our all ages community. Thank you to Marni Goldshlag for her support in hanging the show. Contact: Marion Hirsch
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HOLIDAY MEALS 2021 On November 14, Share the Plate is collecting funds for IFC’s Holiday Meals. Instead of the usual Thanksgiving meal, IFC is giving Food Lion Gift Cards to those in need. This cause has long been supported by our church, led by our own Barbara Rodbell who, herself, had experienced hunger as a Holocaust survivor. If you are donating by check, put “Holiday Meals STP” in the memo line and drop it in the basket as you leave the Sanctuary or mail it to Dana Lundquist, Congregational Administrator at the church. Thanks for your generous support! Contact Lisa Epner.
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MENTAL HEALTH MINISTRY SUPPORT GROUP The Mental Health Ministry Support Group will meet Sunday, November 14 at 2 PM in the Living Room of the new building. 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 for those who care about them. If this sounds like something that would be helpful to you please join us. Interested? Contact Susan Spalt or Marion Hirsch for more information.
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RARE WOMEN - WE ARE OLDER, WISER, AND RARE! Join us – women who are mostly retired – as we discuss Ashton Applewhite’s book, This Chair Rocks – A Manifesto Against Ageism, using this discussion guide. Joann Haggerty’s group will meet from 2-4PM on Monday, November 15 and Susan Blanchard’s group will meet from 1:30-3:30PM on November 18 to discuss Chapter 4. Check our WEBPAGE for group meeting times and Zoom links. Contact us HERE to join our email list.
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UU JUSTICE NC ACTION OF THE WEEK Special "Day of Gratitude" Action Hour - Nov 19 at 11AM. Join UUs across the state for this Zoom gathering where we'll be sending messages of gratitude to those in our lives who are creating a more loving and just world. We'll be using the Indigenous Solidarity Network's Rethinking Thanksgiving Toolkit to gain tools to help us center our values this Thanksgiving. Zoom link here. Sign up here to receive UU Justice NC's NEW Friday Action Hour Weekly Email directly!
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OUTDOOR CONNECTIONS Let's Climb Aboard the Zoo Train, Saturday, November 20. We are blessed with the world’s largest natural habitat zoo. 2500 acres, 3500 + animals and world-class landscaping. Let’s meet at 9 AM to share rides (location TBA) and plan on an after-visit picnic on the zoo grounds. Kids welcome. Masks are required for enclosed spaces at the Zoo. RSVP here.
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GREENING THE SANCTUARY - NOV 28 at 11:30 AM The Worship Associates are hosting a simpler version of the greening of the church this year. It will occur immediately after the 11/28 service, and we will be greening only the Sanctuary, the doors, and a tree (or two). This is a multigenerational event and masks will be worn. The WAs are continuing our holiday service project of providing PJs and essentials to the residents of IFC HomeStart. More details on how to contribute will be shared soon. Questions? Email Bonnie Crotty Nelson.
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A CELEBRATION OF MARGIE MCKINNEY'S LIFE A celebration of Margie's life will be held at our church on Saturday, February 19, at 1PM. It will include a reception afterwards. All are welcome. Please contact Jean McKinney with questions!
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COMMUNITY CHURCH IN ACTION! |
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YOUTH MINISTRY TEAM:
Youth Staff Intern Meeting
On October 22, 2021, twenty members of our wonderful Youth Staff met for their first in-person meeting of the year.
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VIRTUAL COFFEE HOUR CONTINUES! Please join Rachel Rose for the return to this important time of connection. We will be meeting here, via Zoom at 11:30 AM on Sunday. We will 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!
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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!
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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!
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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. What are needed most are toilet paper, baking mixes, snacks, cans of fruit, instant grits, and coffee. Church volunteers will take these donations to the IFC (Inter-faith Council for Social Services) pantry on Main Street in Carrboro.
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BEYOND THESE WALLS
EVENTS & MORE SUGGESTED BY CHURCH MEMBERS & GROUPS
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ENDING SCHOOL RACISM: WHAT CAN WHITE PARENTS DO? NOV 15 AT 6:30PM The Campaign for Racial Equity in Our Schools is hosting a virtual series designed to build awareness & advocacy among white people in our community to work more effectively for racial equity in our schools. Discussion on 11/15: “Social-Emotional Learning, Race & the Mindsets of Young Children” with Barbie Garayua Tudryn, counselor & tutor at Frank Porter Graham Bilingue School, Learning for Justice Advisory Board, Mariposas Founder & LatinexEd Fellow. Anyone interested in topic can join in. More info about Campaign for Racial Equity here. Submitted by Joy Blevins
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