RE (Religious Education)

at UUCSV with Susan E. Hicks

This week in children's RE we’ll watch and discuss the animated short, Feast. 

A stray puppy is taken in by a man whose love life influences their diets. We’ll discuss healthy eating/self improvement, expressions of love and putting the needs of others first.

Please discuss any food sensitivities your child might have with Susan. 

Next week – January 14, 2024

Grudges

Rev. Michael J S Carter

So, this morning I want to talk to you about some resolutions, some commitments which I guarantee will make a radical difference in my life and your life, if you and I are committed to follow through on them. In fact, what I want to do is to offer to you a way of starting the New Year which could significantly change your life.

Here is what I want to suggest to you: if you will make these two commitments this year, I guarantee you that the start of 2024 could become one of the most significant years in your life. I want to challenge you to make 2 new commitments for this New Year. See you on Sunday!

SAFETY COMMITTEE NOTICE

A reminder to anyone interested in participating, a safety training course will he held at UUCSV on Wednesday, January 20, 2024, at 5:30 p.m. This program, which will be conducted by Sargent Fineberg (Black Mountain Police Department) and his team, is geared to help church personnel and safety team members be better prepared for any active threats at our church. It will also provide practical information that would apply to any situation where these incidents might occur. We urge you all to attend! Please contact Fletcher Walch @ 336-668-5006 or fwalch@apexical.com, with any questions.

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Missing A Blue Rain Coat?

Missing a blue raincoat? I believe I left my blue raincoat at UUCSV on Christmas Eve, while taking someone else’s blue raincoat by mistake. If you have my raincoat and I have yours, please email me at robertamadden@ratifyera-nc.org

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Beyond Land Acknowledgement Conference Recording Now Available

Thanks to the generous volunteer efforts of David Reid and Evan Yanik, we now have an excellent video recording of the full Beyond Land Acknowledgement Conference proceedings. The recording has been edited to remove lunch and breaks, and includes a guide to when each presenter's segment begins. However, the recording does not capture the audio of our musical guests or the video of audience participation activities.

We have also created a listserv which will allow the new Alliance for Beyond Land Acknowledgement to share resources, events and opportunities for continuing to learn about issues related to Indigenous People and to build stronger relationships in our community.

Please contact Maggie O'Neill if you would like to be invited to join the Alliance listserv.  

oneill.maggie9@gmail.com 

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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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