IN THE SANCTUARY
March 10, 2024
The Human Need for Approval
Rev. Michael J S Carter
Many people today pride themselves on "not caring what others think." They say this with pride as if in some way they have liberated themselves or even implying they are somehow better or more evolved than the rest of us. Not only are they mistaken and not aware of how ego driven this statement is; they don't seem to realize that the need for approval is a very human and healthy desire---just not at the cost of your integrity or your authentic Self (with a capital "S"). Let's explore.
Music: Ruben Orengo, violin; 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
This week we continue our March animal theme with the Pixar short Piper.
We are currently collecting supplies (food, bedding, toys, etc.) to donate to a local animal shelter. Please donate as you are able.
If you would like to send in copies of your family's favorite pets, we will incorporate those images in our supply drive.
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Next week – March 17, 2024
The Language of Music
Eric Thomas & Helen Wolfson
This largely musical service takes the congregation on an emotional journey. It uses music to examine a range of strong emotions and powerful images. The journey includes joy, sorrow, wistfulness, humor, and elation. The congregation is met with a piece of medium energy that evokes an image that is not emotionally charged. From there, the music and commentary take the congregation through several emotional steps to a place of deep contemplation. From there, the congregation is taken back up through laughter and elation to celebration.
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Meet the Sunday Service Associates Team
Each 2nd Sunday of the month during coffee hour, one of our Committees is featured. Please stop by the table this Sunday and talk to members of our Sunday Services Associates team!
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UUCSV Benevolence Fund Launch
UUCSV has always provided pastoral counseling, as well as community support, for our congregants who find themselves in challenging situations. We have now initiated a fund to offer financial aid, as well. This month we are launching the UUCSV Benevolence Fund. The purpose is to provide short-term (or emergency) assistance to ensure that an applicant has the basic necessities, such as: food, housing, utilities, transportation and medical assistance. We also welcome and encourage congregants to donate to this fund. For information on applying for aid or donating, please see Rev Michael, Larry Pearlman, Jan Johnston or Diane Graham.
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UUCSV Women's Group
Thursday, March 14, 2024
5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
The UUCSV Women’s Group will meet at the church. Please bring snacks to share and drinks will be provided. The theme this month is Creating and Sharing Hope in a Troubled World. Please bring anything that encourages hope for you. A book, news article, poem, photo, activity/ritual, song, a story from your personal experience or observation…you get the idea…Anything that helps you bring light into the darkness. Even the most positive among us can benefit from each other’s ideas! All members and friends who identify as female are welcome.
Questions? Contact this month’s host, Nancy Howe at nhh320@yahoo.com
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Animal Shelter Drive!
March - April 2024
Throughout the months of March and into April the children of UUCSV are collecting items to donate to a local animal shelter. Please look for a bin with signs to gather your donations of: food, litter, gently used bedding, towels, cleaning supplies, etc. to gift to our needy animal friends. Thank you.
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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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500 Montreat Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
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