IN THE SANCTUARY
Sunday, 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 hogs’ 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.
Second Sundays: Julia Weatherford, cello; Linda Metzner, piano
Greeters: Elizabeth Wallace & Carol Black
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
The children of RE will once again be putting together blessing bags for the unhoused to distribute amongst the community.
Your donations of:
- toiletries,
- snack foods,
- socks,
- gloves,
- hand warmers,
- small bottles of water,
- etc. are appreciated and can be brought to Evelyn’s room, or left in the pink bucket in the foyer.
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Next week – February 18, 2024
Race & The Year of Jubilee
Rev. Michael J S Carter
Levticus 25:9-10: “On the day of atonement, you shall have the trumpet sounded throughout all of your land and you shall hallow the fiftieth year and you shall proclaim liberty throughout the land and all of its inhabitants. It shall be a jubilee year for you; you shall return every one of you to your property and every one of you to your family.”
In First Testament times (sometimes referred to as the “Old Testament) around 1000 to 800 BCE, every seventh year was a Sabbath year of rest and rejuvenation. After 49 years, the 50th year was called a Jubilee year during which time liberty was restored to the slave so that equality was restored. Property was restored to its rightful owner. This exonerated their debt and remitted debt to the indebted and restored the economy to the land so that the earth could replenish itself. The Jubilee year allowed people to come together and to start over with a clean slate. A tabla rosa. Perhaps this idea can give us a fresh start on the issue of race in this country. Let's explore.
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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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Hot Chocolate Party
February, 11, 2024 - After Sunday Service
Susan and the RE students will host a "Share the Love" hot chocolate party after the service to share 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. Valentine's Day attire encouraged.
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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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Community Sing Along with Melanie Demore
UUCA - 1 Edwin Place, Asheville
February 17th - 3:30 - 5:00 p.m.
Come to a community sing with the dynamic song leader Melanie DeMore. Bring a dish for a community potluck dinner to follow. Melanie DeMore will have everyone singing with joy, teaching all parts without the use of print music.
Tickets purchased in advance are $20, and will be $25 at the door. Find more info here.
https://uuasheville.org/melanie-demore-community-sing/
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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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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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