Worship This Sunday
October 22, 2017, 9:30 and 11:00 am
"We Don't Just Stand, We Move"
Rev. Richard Hood
From the outside, many view our religious faith with suspicion. Skeptics accuse us of being the church where "you can believe anything." The skeptics are wrong. Come Sunday and find out why.
Rev. Richard Hood was born and raised in Waltham, Massachusetts. He is a life long UU. He graduated from Tufts University and Colgate Rochester Divinity School in Rochester, NY.
While in Rochester he met his wife Molly. Rev. Hood was the administrator and part owner of an assisted living facility in Rochester as well as a part time minister of the Pullman Memorial Universalist Church in Albion, NY. He retired from Pullman Memorial after 35 years of service and was named Minister Emeritus.
Dick and Molly have 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. Ten years ago they moved from Rochester to Sun City Hilton Head. From June to October they live in Maine. They are active members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah.
Also this Sunday:
- 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Robert Pawlicki book signing
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm: True Colors AA Meeting, Phillippa's Place
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Worship Next Sunday
October 29, 2017,
9:30 and 11:00 am
"And Death Shall Have No Dominion"
Rev. David H. Messner
Life stretches as fas as we can see in both directions, all the while it is happening all at once. Life and love have dominion.
An All Souls Day Observance
Also next Sunday:
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Short-N-Sweet Concert, Sanctuary
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm: True Colors AA Meeting (in Phillippa's Place)
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Emerson displays the pumpkin he decorated in RE class on Service Sunday. |
Religious Education
was great fun last Sunday!
Martha Weaver led the Halloween-themed session, which was followed by the children making sandwiches and Halloween trail mix for Inner City Night Shelter. A spUUky time was had by all!
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Attend
Pathways,
even if you haven't been to UU101, to become a member of the church. It's a good learning and connecting experience. UU201 is focused on engagement in the life of the church and UU301 explores belonging and membership. Saturdays, Nov 4th (UU201) and 11th (UU301). 10:00 am-2:00 pm each day.
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Social Justice and Action
is looking for some help.
Savannah Pride Festival
Saturday Oct. 28, 11:00 am
Ellis Square
We are looking for people to "hang out" with us at the Savannah Pride day at City Market. We have a booth and information and goodies to hand out to people who will be passing by. Sign up at the Social Justice Bulletin Board or contact Kirk Job Sluder, kirkjobsluder@fastmail.fm or Jim Rosch, jimrosch@gmail.com
Backpack Buddies
If you get your
Backback Buddies food items from Kroger remember there is a coupon every Friday at this link:
Kroger Coupon
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Look at all the events generated by members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah!
Choose one or two (or three!) of these right now to be a part of!
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This Sunday!, October 22, 12:30 pm, Sanctuary
Perhaps you've heard Robert Pawlicki speak at Church or on WRUU, read his newspaper articles or his first book. If so you know Robert draws on the science of positive psychology, the practiced, common sense of a good therapist, plus some contagious optimism and good humor to deliver sound advice on how to increase our happiness.
Robert's latest work, of which he is most proud, is the book
Control What You Can Control: A Path to Happiness.
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UU Book Club
October 24, 6:00 - 7:30 pm, Rahn Hall
Second and Fourth Tuesdays of every month.
The UU Book Club
will read both fiction and non-fiction, confronting topics like race, religious pluralism, social justice, violence, native peoples, American exceptionalism, health, gender, and the environment.
The book for October is
"The Painted Drum" by Louis Erdrich.
Compelling and unforgettable, bestselling author Louise Erdrich's Painted Drum explores the often fraught relationship between mothers and daughters, the strength of family, and the intricate rhythms of grief with all the grace, wit, and startling beauty that characterizes this acclaimed author's finest work.
If you would like to join us in our readings, but can not attend book club meetings, please sign up for a weekly email. Emails can include short videos, music, articles and links that expand upon the text. You can sign up and drop out of emails anytime.
Many of our future books
will be available for sale at the UU Bookstore in Rahn Hall. For all things Book Club related, please email Kelsey Buckner at
kelseykate@gmail.com
In December the UU book group has chosen to read: Centering: Navigating Race, Power and Authenticity in Ministry
. If you would like to order your copy from our Church bookstore, please let Caroline Hopkinson know, either e-mail her at
Carohopkinson@gmail.com
or stop by the bookstore and sign up for the group purchase (profits from sales benefit the Church's operating fund.)
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Yoga and Meditation Group
Four week Series: Oct. 27- Nov. 17
Led by Sara Breyfogle, yoga teacher and music therapist
Fridays 6:00 - 7:30pm, Phillippa's Place (in one of our buildings just behind the church) Together in this group, we will share in the special practice of yoga: move on the mat through simple yoga poses, learn breathing practices, chant ancient Sanskrit mantras, and delve into meditation. As a group we will come together in sangha, or togetherness, to cultivate spiritual awareness.
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TED Plus and Popcorn
Friday, October 27, 6:00 pm.
Host: Kevin Ionno
October is Kids, Parents, and Friends Night at
TED Plus and Popcorn. This means everyone is invited, even those without kids! We'll be featuring three incredible presentations oriented toward young people.
First, fifteen-year-old Tavi Gevinson had a hard time finding strong female, teenage role models -- so she built a space where they could find each other. At TEDxTeen, she illustrates how the conversations on sites like Rookie, her wildly popular web magazine for and by teen girls, are putting a new, unapologetically uncertain and richly complex face on modern feminism.
Second, tourists come to Kenya for the lions. But lions also attack cattle in towns and villages, at great cost to the locals. When he was 11, Richard Turere developed a device - made from five flashlight bulbs, a car battery and a solar panel - to keep lions away. At TED@Nairobi, he shares his invention.
Third, using three iPhones like magical props, Marco Tempest spins a clever, surprisingly heartfelt meditation on truth and lies, art and emotion.
Please join use for these fascinating talks and discussion whether young or old. Everybody welcome!
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Conrad Aiken Festival - Snow
Saturday, October 28, 7:00 pm.
Host: Orlando Montoya
Our second annual festival celebrating the life and work of writer Conrad Aiken, a Unitarian, a Pulitzer Prize winning poet and Poet Laureate of the United States, who was born and died in Savannah (1889-1973). An evening of poetry and prose readings, words to inspire curious minds and an ice cream social, all centered on the writer's brilliant short story "Silent Snow, Secret Snow." Hosted by Orlando Montoya, an award-winning radio producer, and the Unitarian-Universalist Church of Savannah. Also tune into "Listening to Literature" with Leigh Rich on Friday, October 20th at 12:05pm on community radio WRUU 107.5 FM and
WRUU.ORG
. The program will feature Montoya talking about Aiken and rare recordings of the writer himself. Free event.
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Short and Sweet Concert
Sunday October 29, 1:00 -2:00 pm, Sanctuary
A must for your calendar!...
Les Taylor,
celebrated Savannah theater celebrity, baritone, and UU choir member presents UU Short-n-Sweet Concert:
My Favorite 'Sings', a smorgasbord of show tunes from Peter Pan, The Secret Garden, Les Miserable, Sweeney Todd, Spamalot and more. Flanked by a host of fellow Savannah celebrities, including
Rebecca and Dan Flaherty, Kelly Blackmarr, Larry Carlile, Chris Bass, Laura Dutton and others, this one hour concert will be jammed with entertaining and beautiful music. Warning: Some of it will be downright silly. Just what we all need for a post hurricane pick-me-up!
Love Offerings encouraged ($10
suggested)
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The Limit of our Sight: A Death Cafe and Concert
To benefit Hospice Savannah
Thursday, November 2nd
6:00 - 9:00 pm
At a Death Cafe people, often strangers, gather to eat cake, drink tea/coffee and discuss death in an intentional and nonjudgmental setting. The objective is to increase awareness of death with a view to helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. Mixed Greens and Voice Boxx will pair up for and evening of music and discussion exploring and celebrating the last stage of the circle of life. The concert is free but a $20 donation is suggested.
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"Reel Fun" Movie Ministry
Saturday, November 4th, 6:00 pm,
Rahn Hall
Host: John Cook
Our "Reel Fun" movie ministry is hosting another movie night on Saturday, November 4, and boy is it a special one. Horror writer Stephen King is back in the public consciousness in a major way thanks to the recent success of "It" as well as a slew of other adaptations that have hit screens this year. For this Reel Fun entry, we will be revisiting two of his very best movie adaptations:
The Shawshank Redemption and Stand By Me
. We'll start Shawshank at 6 and Stand By Me at 8. Popcorn and soda will be free and plentiful. Hope to see you there!
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WRUU Annual Meeting, Party and Membership Drive
Sunday, November 5th, 4:00 - 8:00 pm,
Rahn Hall
Free food, including Rev Dave's signature pulled pork, beverages and celebration to mark WRUU FM's first Annual Meeting and Membership Drive. Support the station's success and have fun!
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UU Auction!
November 11
Save the date!
November 11th
for the
2017 UU Auction
. You will be receiving an email with donation ideas and a description of the plans. If you would like to help with the Auction, contact Bill or Donne Rolfes at
billrolfes@gmail.com
.
It's gonna be fun!
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UU Sounds and Spirits Concert Series 2017 - 2018
Genius Born, 1685: Works of Bach, Handel and Scarlatti - Sunday. Nov 12, 2017, 4:00 pm
Uncommon Collective: Inspiring Measures - Saturday, December 9, 2017, 7:00 pm
This Time the Dream's On Me: Songs of Mercer and Arlen - Sunday, Jan 21, 2018, 4:00pm
Classical, With a Twist: Rags, Waltzes, and Modern Music - Saturday, Feb 3, 2018, 7:00pm
Divas Are Forever: It's Complicated - Sunday, Mar 4, 2018, 4:00pm
All About the Blues - Saturday, Apr 14, 2018, 7:00pm
Women's Work - Saturday, May 12, 2018, 7:00pm
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Be a UU Music Sponsor...Be a Winner!
When you support our
UU Sounds & Spirits Concert Series
,
you will see your name in our concert programs,
enjoy a tax deduction for your contribution
and, best of all,
be entered into a raffle drawing for three fabulous prizes!
Prizes to be awarded at the Short-n-Sweet Concert on October 29th:
- Dinner for two at the iconic gourmet restaurant, Elizabeth on 37th ($250 value)
- Two-night stay at a beautiful Tybee condo ($500 value)*
- Interior design consult for kitchen or bath with floor plan draw up ($1,000 value)
The more you give, the more chances you have to win a prize
Levels of Support Perks
DOLCE $100-199 Name(s) in program and one entry in the raffle
FORTE $200-299 Name(s) in program and two entries in the raffle
MAESTOSO $300-399 Name(s) in program and three entries in the raffle
GRANDIOSO $400-above Name(s) in program and four+ entries in the raffle
Become a Sponsor Today! (Deadline Oct 22).
Please see a Music Alliance representative in Rahn Hall after the worship service. Checks, credit
cards and cash accepted. You may also mail a check to the church at 311 E. Harris Street, 31401,
ATT: Judy Dinehart, Music Alliance.
*Condo use excludes holidays
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Documentary: More Than A Word
November 18th, 6:00 pm, Rahn Hall
Host: Clint Tawes
More Than A Word, by filmmakers John and Ken Little, analyzes the Washington football team and their use of the derogatory term R*dskins. Using interviews from both those in favor of changing the name and those against, More Than A Word presents a deeper analysis of the many issues surrounding the Washington team name. The documentary also examines the history of Native American cultural appropriation. After the screening, viewers are encouraged to stay to discuss the issues addressed in the film. More information can be found at the website www.morethanawordfilms.com.
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Seeing our Racial Selves Through Film Discussion Group
The next screening: Moonlight - December 9
Adult Religious Education Opportunity
Led by Dr. Dorothy Holmes
Saturdays:
Dec 9, Feb 10, April 7 and June 9
Noon to 3:30PM in Rahn Hall
A series of four films, Moonlight, Fences, Hidden Figures, and Get Out, followed by discussion and then fellowship. Each film will have a moderator, to set the stage, briefly, with opening reflections and framing questions. Potluck refreshments will be provided by the participants. Sign up in Rahn Hall.
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WRUU - Spotlight
SUSPIRYA
7:00 - 8:00 pm Sundays
Host: John Paul Park
Suspirya offers an eclectic selection of music focusing on local acts, along with songs from all eras and regions of the world, past and present, with each show following a specific theme, genre, or era. I
nterviews are drawn from local and touring musical acts, artists, advocates, activists, and anyone else who offer interesting stories or perspectives to share. Savannah consistently offers a well of fascinating events and happenings that receive little to no attention in popular media. This show will address these issues in order to spur conversation and action within the local community.
Host John Paul Park is a SCAD graduate student and resident of Savannah for the past three years. He works with Savannah residents who have been affected by travel bans and other recent immigration policies and is connected with various movements within the community, including the DIY scene, LGBT scene, Food Not Bombs, and political and humanitarian activist groups. He's been consistently shocked and disappointed with how these parts of the community don't receive the attention they deserve while more frivolous matters are addressed within our news and general discussion.
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Supporting the Church While You Shop
The UU Church of Savannah is now enrolled in the Kroger Community Rewards Program!
Simply visit krogercommunityrewards.com and register with your Kroger Plus card - complete and detailed directions are below. (If you do not have a Kroger Plus card, they are available at the Customer Service Desk at any Kroger location. If you use your phone number at the register, simply call (800) 576-4377 and press 4 to hear your Kroger Plus card number.) Once you've completed this quick and easy sign up, every time you use your Kroger Plus card, the church will earn gift money from the Kroger Foundation. Please take a moment to sign up for this easy and consistent way to help the church! It only takes a minute and can help us all year long. While you're at Kroger, consider buying something for the Backpack Buddies Donation Box, found in Rahn Hall.
To sign up:
- Go to krogercommunityrewards.com and have your Kroger Plus number handy.
- Click on Sign In/Register
- If you haven't yet registered your Kroger Plus card online, click on "SIGN UP TODAY" in the 'New Customer' box. If you have registered, skip the next step.
- Enter the required information, then check your email inbox for a message from Kroger - click on the link in the body of the email.
- Click on "My Account" and login.
- Click on "Edit Kroger Community Rewards" information and input your Kroger Plus card number.
- Enter Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah or choose our organization name from the drop down menu. WE ARE #55051
- Go shopping and use your Kroger Plus card at check out!
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Mark Your Calendars for the Coming Week
Sunday, October 22th
- 12:30 - 1:30 pm: Robert Pawlicki book signing
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm: True Colors AA Meeting, Phillippa's Place
Tuesday, October 24th
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm: UU Book Club, Rahn Hall
Wednesday, October 25th
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11:00 am - 12:00 pm: Qigong Practice, Rahn Hall
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12:30 - 2:00 pm: 4th Wednesday Covenant Group, Rahn Hall
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6:00 -8:00 pm: Choir and Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Thursday, October 26th
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm: True Colors AA Meeting, Phillippa's Place
Friday, October 27th
- 6:00 - 7:30 pm: Yoga and Meditation Group, Phillipa's Place
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm: TED Plus and Popcorn, Rahn Hall
Saturday, October 28th
- 7:00 - 9:00 pm: Conrad Aiken Festival, Sanctuary/Rahn Hall
- 11:00: Savannah Pride Festival, Ellis Square
Sunday, October 29th
- 1:00 - 2:00 pm, Short-N-Sweet Concert, Sanctuary
- 7:30 - 8:30 pm: True Colors AA Meeting, Phillippa's Place
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