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July Theme: The Gift of Freedom
"Freedom and Responsibility"
Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship
In person and Online
7/14/24, 10:30 am
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https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85091012889
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Bill Kline, Facilitator
Clare Killman, Speaker
Candy Davis & Marty Merrill, Musicians
Elisa Hummer, Accompanist
Martha Shum & Amy Weber, A/V Hosts
Linda Linsin & Alex Waller, Greeters
Announcements
Prelude “Natural High” (Candy Davis/Joshua Tree)
Welcome
Lighting of the Chalice Flame “Expansion on the Four Freedoms”
(Darren Walker)
Sharing of Sorrows & Joys
Moment of Silence
Hymn #148 “Let Freedom Span Both East and West”
(African American spiritual, adapted by Harry T. Burleigh & Jacob Trapp)
Social Action Sunday UUANI Bill Kline
Offering Words/Unison Offering Reading #673 (Arthur Foote II)
Freely have we received of gifts that minister to our needs of body and spirit. Gladly we bring to our church and its wide concerns a portion of this bounty.
Offertory “Chimes of Freedom” (Bob Dylan)
Reading “The Discovery of Discovery” (Charles Tenney)
Message Freedom & Responsibility Clare Killman
Musical Interlude “We Shall Not Be Moved” (Mavis Staples)
Blessing “On the Establishment of SIUC” (Charles Tenney)
Offering PayPal link
Vespers service: Wednesdays, 7 pm on Zoom. Join us!
Our Zoom link is on our website’s home page, carbondaleuf.org
Announcements
Today at CUF
Open Minds, Sundays, 8:30-10 am, room 6
All are welcome. The facilitators are Bill Lauritzen and Glenn McLernon, and they are happy to answer questions about it. We usually watch a video or a documentary, followed by a discussion. Topics include domestic and international politics, history, philosophy, science, health, economics, etc.
Today's RE Summer One-Room Schoolhouse
July 14, 2024 - Emotions Join Rhonda Kosmicki as we explore our feelings. Using art, story, acting, and games, we will learn about and express our feelings! For more information about the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Religious Education program, please contact Ashley Moss, RE Coordinator at 708-738-6677 or A_Moss_74@yahoo.com, or Rhonda Kosmicki, chair of the RE committee at 618-559-2457 or rlpk63@hotmail.com.
Second Sunday Potluck after the service!
Did you know we have a potluck every Second Sunday of the month?
All are welcome to partake, whether or not you brought a dish. All are welcome to help set up and clean up.
The Awakening Heart Dharma Group, Sundays, 7-8:30pm.
This is a lay-led Buddhist meditation group that meets in the Commons area of CUF or on Zoom. All are welcome. Contact Jan Eisenhard or Martha Shum for more information.
WARNING: Another fake email has gone out that pretends to be from Rev. Sarah Richards. Do not reply to it nor click any links! Report as Spam and block sender if you know how, otherwise just ignore. She will never contact you "for assistance," nor would she sign off with "God bless." If you receive any CUF-related communications you are unsure of, contact a Board member (in the Wednesday bulletin).
Upcoming & Ongoing
July Social Action Recipient: UUANI
UU Advocacy Network of Illinois empowers Unitarian Universalists across Illinois to work for spiritually grounded, relationally accountable, and strategically effective action in solidarity with those most impacted by injustice. We provide leadership training, build congregational capacity and organize statewide advocacy efforts in loving accountability with our partners. Our Actions of the Week make it easy for UUs to make a difference. Together, we seek to bend the arc toward justice. You can donate throughout the month by adding ‘UUANI’ in the memo of your check or in the note on PayPal. Thank you for your support!
Next Sunday Service: "The Gift of Freedom: A Readings Service"
Sunday, July 21, 2024 at 10:30 AM, Sanctuary and Zoom
Help create this DIY service by bringing a short (under four minutes), favorite reading or quote on the topic of Freedom, our theme for July! “Modern” quotes preferred (20th-21st centuries). Music by Elana Floyd-Kennett. (Services are in person and on Zoom.)
Next week's RE Summer One-Room Schoolhouse:
July 21, 2024 –
For more information about the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship Religious Education program, please contact Ashley Moss, RE Coordinator at 708-738-6677 or A_Moss_74@yahoo.com, or Rhonda Kosmicki, chair of the RE committee at 618-559-2457 or rlpk63@hotmail.com.
Reproductive Comfort Bags for July
The Reproductive Justice Group will have its next comfort bag assembly event after the service on July 28. The comfort bags are provided to clients of Planned Parenthood and Choices, many of whom are traveling across multiple states to receive services in our community. The feedback we have received tells us we are making the clients feel welcome and cared for. For the July event, we are asking for contributions of sanitary napkins, granola bars, mints and small packs of tissues. Contributions can be placed in a basket in the front of the Fellowship. You may also contribute through our Amazon wish list at
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KPA82BDA45KD?ref_=list_d_wl_lfu_nav_2.
Thank you so much for your continued support!
Reproductive Justice Group (RJG) Book Read and
Discussion – The RJG group will read A Spark of Light by Jodi Picoult. While this is a novel, it deals with real and possible scenarios women face as reproductive rights are systematically being stripped by our courts. We will discuss the book on Aug. 12, 5:30 pm in RE room 6. All are welcome to join in the reading and discussion. For more information, contact Linda Linsin lindalinsin@gmail.com.
Rev. Sarah Away in July
Every July, Rev. Sarah takes vacation and study leave. While she is gone, please contact CUF Board President Gene Basanta* for any non-pastoral issues. For pastoral care, contact any Pastoral Friend (Nan Sorrels, Laraine Wright, Laura Van Abbema). *Fr0m June 28 - July 11, contact Board Secretary Amy Weber or Treasurer Martha Shum.
CUF Yard Sale August 9 & 10! Donations accepted now!
It's yard sale time again. Bring in your CLEAN items and put into Room 6 in the RE wing. Thanks for donating your items! Please no underwear, tech items (computers, wires, etc) or magazines! The sale supports the work of CUF's Social Action Team. Contact Laura Basanta for more info.
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