IN THE SANCTUARY
Sunday, February 4, 2024
Imbolc: Awakening Brigid's Light
Peggy Reeder Moore
Imbolc is the Celtic celebration of Earth’s awakening from the depths of winter to receive the incoming light of spring. It is one of four cross-quarter Celtic Holy Days. The ceremony goes by many names: Imbolc, Brigid’s Day, Candlemas and more. The celebration honors the rebirth of the SUN and reminds us that the dormant seeds and roots underground are ready to rise through the cold soil and dance with the Light. While we may still be in the cold of winter, we light a candle asking Brigid to help us rise up to the challenge of growth and help us remember who we are. Join this ceremony of rebirth, opening our hearts, and welcoming the Light.
Peggy Reeder Moore has spent her life studying and teaching spiritual development and meditation. Her connection with the Earth called her toward Celtic & Egyptian spirituality which she teaches at OLLI, WomenSpirit, and online. She leads sacred tours to Egypt where she has a spiritual center. Information about her healing practice, educational work, and spiritual travels can be found on her website www.MotherEarthSacredTours.net
Music: Sue Richards, Celtic harp; Linda Metzner, piano
Greeters: Elizabeth Wallace & Scott Conklin
Can't make it? Live stream our service, or watch anytime at https://www.youtube.com/@uucsvproductions/streams
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RE (Religious Education)
at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks
This week in children’s RE we’ll talk about the presence of love in our lives--how we can be aware of love around us and show our love for others. We’ll watch the film Lava and talk about its theme.
We will also be working on new blessing bags for the unhoused. Your donations of toiletries, snack foods, socks, gloves, hand warmers, small bottles of water, etc. are appreciated. Please bring them to Evelyn’s room, or leave them in the pink bucket in the foyer.
On Sunday, February 11, 2024, Susan and the RE students will host a hot chocolate party after the service. We want to share our space and joy with the congregation and distribute the Blessing Bags we've made. Feel free to bring baked goods to contribute to the party, if you'd like.
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Next week – February 11, 2024
To Flirt or Not to Flirt
Rev. Michael J S Carter
Well, it’s that time of year again and I’m not referring to Ground Hog Day. We are probably the only nation known to deny climate change but rely on a rodent to tell us how much more of winter we have. But it’s Valentine’s Day this week, the day for lovers! Tons of money will be spent on flowers, romantic dinners, candy, movies and other gifts. No doubt babies will be made during this time as well. New romances will begin and old romances will be rekindled, or at least attempted to be rekindled, and it’s usually a fun time for many. Bars and restaurants will be filled to capacity and everyone will be doing the same thing… flirting! Let's explore the fun.
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For New Members
Welcome to the UUCSV congregation! Please come to a new member meeting on Feb 11, 2024, after the Sunday church service from 12:15 -1:00 p.m. in the RE room. Bring your coffee hour snacks. As members of the membership and stewardship committees, Andy Reed & Larry Pearlman will help you discover ways you can become more involved at UUCSV. We will discuss how things are going for you so far and we'll explore the "three T's" of church participation: "Time, Talents, and Treasure."
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Adult RE - Voting Rights Discussion Group
Thursday, February 22, 2024
2:30 - 4:30 p.m. @ UUCSV
The Social Action & RE Committees are hosting a Voting Rights discussion with democracy activist, Ron Katz. Refreshments will be provided.
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Women's Group
February 8, 2024 - 5:30 p.m.
Maggie Moon O'Neill will lead the UUCSV Women's Group with LOVE as the theme. There will be discussion and some movement activities. Everyone who identifies as female is welcome. Feel free to bring snacks and drinks.
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Buddhist Meditation Group
All are invited to join in a Buddhist Meditation Group led by Nellie Lauth that meets in the RE room every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
There is no charge for this, but donations to cover Nellie’s transportation, printing costs, etc, are welcome. Suitable for new or experienced meditators/students of Buddhism.
For information, feel free to call me, Carol Black, at 336-984-0491.
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Reaching Across the Racial Divide
with Betty Kilby & Phoebe Kilby
Friday, February 9, 2024 @ 2:00 p.m.
UNC-Asheville
Reuter Center Manheimer Room #102 (or on Zoom)
Use this form to register to participate in the to register to participate in the February 9, 2024, Just Conversation, in person or on Zoom. Betty Kilby Baldwin and Phoebe Kilby found a way to live Dr. King’s dream. They will tell you their story of discovering their family connections and embarking on a path toward reconciliation and reparation. You will learn about ways that you too can reach across the racial divide and work toward racial reconciliation, whether or not your family has connections to slavery. Their presentation will draw on lessons from their 2021 book Cousins: Connected Through Slavery, A Black Woman and a White Woman Discover Their Past and Each Other.
This event is free and open to everyone. You must have a valid or visitor's pass to park at the Reuter Center. If you do not have a 2023-24 UNC Asheville parking decal please use this link to get a visitor's parking permit.
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Swannanoa Valley Martin Luther King, Jr. Prayer Gathering
This year SVMLK are hosting the 2024 Prayer Gathering at Upper Anderson Auditorium, Lookout Road, Montreat, NC 28711 on February 10, 2024, at 9:00 a.m. (with refreshments to follow the program.) At the event, a community choir made up of members of local churches will provide musical entertainment. Our featured speaker is Dr. Ernest J. Grant, Interim Vice Dean for Diversity, Equality and Inclusion at Duke University School of Nursing. Proceeds of the celebration will provide college scholarships for high school students of the Swannanoa Valley.
You can support this event by purchasing tickets to the event and/or making a donation on our website svmlk.org. Checks can be sent to our PO Box #1613, Black Mountain, NC 28711.
Contact me with any questions at:
Diane Hutchins, SVMLK Board Member
dmh1211@aol.com
828 545-2583
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Inanna's Daughters
Inanna's Daughters, a women's ceremonial group meeting 4 times a year, will circle on Sunday, February 4, 2024, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. in the portico. This time we are celebrating Imbolc, the festival of "early spring" in the Celtic earth-based calendar. All women are welcome. We will sing, dance, share and make Brigid's Crosses plus more! Contact Linda Metzner or Rebecca Williams.
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Lost & Found
A turquoise Hydroflask water bottle was left in the foyer. It has been placed in the lost & found cabinet in the portico (under the bookshelves)
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Contact Information:
Church office: (828) 669-8050
Michael Donnan:
Office Manager Hours: Tuesday & Thursday
8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rev. Michael J S Carter:
(Monday - Thursday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)
Rev. Carter is available for pastoral care in the church office or virtually via Zoom or Skype. Please email Rev. Michael J S Carter to schedule an appointment.
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