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Sunday, July 22
Worship Service - 10:00am
"Where Are You on the Journey to Beloved Community?"
A look at the many possible places to be on our journey together toward making the world whole, with a special look at the brokenness that is racism in our communities today. Are you a guide, a traveler, a driver or a signpost? Martha Holman speaking.
Help UCE Make Quilts for Families of the Pulse Nightclub Victims
Sunday, July 24, 11:00am
An Orlando quilt group is encouraging donations of quilts to give to family members of the persons who died at the Pulse Night Club.
This will be a group project. After we piece the tops we will schedule a couple of sessions to add the batting and tie the quilts. Quilts have to be shipped by mid-September. We will bring sewing machines, ironing boards, cutting tools, fabric and patterns. These will be easy to sew and in the rainbow flag colors. Please let
Carol Nielsen know if you are coming. Read about the project at:
http://tinyurl.com/jt3xe9p.
Join us to stand in support of Black Lives Matter
11:30am-Noon
You are invited to stand on Ridge Avenue between 11:30am and noon. to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Last week's effort - our second of the month - was again very well received by passing motorists and was a
most affirming experience. We hope to continue this on a weekly basis with your help.
Signs and buttons are available for purchase at the back of the sanctuary and signs will be provided for use today
Sponsored by the REAL team.
The Chris Isely Cancer Support Group
This Sunday at 11:15am
The group is open to anyone facing cancer, either personally or through a family member or friend. This lay-led group is a safe place for sharing and hope. Interested participants are encouraged to drop in any time. Questions? Contact Renee Hoff
or Brian Meister.
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News from Denominational Affairs
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From Peace and Justice
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On Sunday, July 31 there will be a silent ceremony marking the 71st anniversary of Hiroshima. Please join us after the 10am service
at the Peace Pole in the UCE parking lot.
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Syrian Refugee Family Team Needs Volunteers
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The team working on sponsorship of the Syrian refugee family is gearing up for the next stage. We've raised the necessary funds, now we are gearing up for the arrival of the family in mid-September. But, we still need help! We need mentors, a furnishing team, and some help providing the family with rides to appointments. Click here for more information.
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Women's Circles
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Women's Circles are small, on-going, self-run groups of UCE women members and friends. At a Women's Circle, we create connections with each other, share information, and share our life-journey in a caring and safe environment. There are two women's circles at UCE. Click here for more information.
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Shared Offering Nominees for Next Year Deadline is July 31
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We invite you to submit nominations for our shared offering recipients for the 2016-17 shared offering. Charitable 501c(3) organizations with which our members have a relationship will be chosen by the Social Action Council from the nominees. Please submit a shared offering form to Carol Nielsen or Doug Erickson by July 31. The form must be submitted electronically as we have to make packets of nominees for the Social Action Council.
At the August meeting, the Social Action Council will be deciding on the monthly offerings. Again, please note that suggested organizations must have a 501(c)3 status and be doing work that aligns with our UU values. Guidelines are listed on the Nominee Form. If you have questions, please contact
Carol Nielsen or
Doug Erickson.
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Child Dedications Available
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A ceremony of dedication of children will be included in our Sunday morning worship services on September 11 on request. In this ceremony, children are named and blessed, parents dedicate themselves to the young lives entrusted to them, and the congregation dedicates itself to be a loving community in which all may thrive. This ceremony is appropriate for infants as well children who may be new to the congregation or have not previously been dedicated. Please contact Rev. Connie Grant at
cgrant@ucevanston.org if you would like your child to be included.
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Gen X Family Friendly Campfire
Saturday, August 13, 4 - 6:30pm
at the home of member Sarah Hendershot
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If you are in your 30's to 50's, with kids or without, come and enjoy an outdoor gathering with light refreshments, good conversation and space for the children to play. Please RSVP to Eileen Wiviott or Sarah Hendershot.
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Principles and Sources Class
Sunday, August 21, 11:15am
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Whether you are new to Unitarian Universalism or you would like to understand the seven principles and six sources of our faith better, join us for this rich 45-minute discussion led by members of the New Member Committee. We'll use thought provoking metaphors to dive deeper into the foundations of being a UU.
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Composting at UCE
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At the south end of the parking lot, there are two green totes for compost. If you would like to participate in this composting program for church members and friends, please remember to contribute. We are asking for $60 per person, per year to be paid to UCE by check (put "composting"in the memo). Thank you for caring for our planet by diverting waste from our landfills. A note to those composting in the bins outside - PLEASE DO NOT BRING YOUR COMPOST IN PLASTIC BAGS! It is not compostable that way. Stop by the compost station after church if you want to purchase an inexpensive kitchen counter container.
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Caring Concerns
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Are you having surgery or a baby? Would you like a meal as you recuperate? Do you need a ride to an appointment? Let us know. The Caring Program helps us care for each other by providing practical assistance to people in our congregation who are experiencing life changes and challenges. Contact Lois Taft, if you would like to volunteer for the Caring Program or if you have a need that the Caring Program can help you with.
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Upcoming Membership Classes
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Intro to Unitarian Universalism
Sunday, August 7, 11:30 - 1pm
Led by Rev. Bret Lortie, we'll look at our history, our principles, the sources of our faith, and the meaning of covenant. This is the first step in the membership process.
Orientation Toward Membership
Two Wednesdays, September 7 and 14, 7-8:30 pm
Led by Rev. Connie Grant, Membership Director, Eileen Wiviott, and members of the New Member Committee. An interactive class exploring our spiritual journeys, the diversity of our beliefs, and what it means to be a member of this congregation. This is the second step in the membership process.
Sign up at the Guest & Member Table in the lobby or email Eileen Wiviott at
ewiviott@hotmail.com
. There will be childcare available upon request for both of these classes. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need childcare.
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Upcoming UCE Events
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Sunday, July 24, 11:15am
Help UCE Make Quilts for Families of the Pulse Nightclub Victims
Sunday, July 24, 11:30am
Stand in Support of Black Lives Matter
Wednesday, July 27, 7pm
Sing Thing
Sunday, July 31, 11:00am
P&J Silent Ceremony
Tuesday, August 2, 7pm
Hospitality Team Training
Sunday, August 7, 11:30am
Intro to UU
Monday, August 8, 7pm
Hospitality Team Training
Sunday, August 21, 11:15am
Principles and Sources Class
Sunday, August 28, 5pm
Fiction Book Group Potluck and Discussion
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7pm
Orientation Toward Membership
Wednesday, Sept. 14, 7pm
Orientation Toward Membership
Thurs, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct. 2
Fall Weekend
Thursday Nights, 5:30pm
Meditation Group
Thursday Nights, 7pm
UCE Addictions Ministry Group
Sunday Mornings, 9:00am & Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Yoga
Saturdays at 10:00am
Open Drumming Circles
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Summer Diaper Drive
Our Giving House will be collecting diapers all summer long. Diapers will be donated to the Bundled Blessings Diaper Pantry at First United Methodist Church. This program provides diapers to low-income families in Evanston. New as well as opened packages are accepted. All sizes needed. Let's fill our house for babies in need.
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Sing Thing
Wednesday, July 27, 7pm
If you play a folk type musical instrument (or anything else that would blend with guitars and banjos), please bring it. Or just come and sing along! All are welcome!
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Brush up on your Greeting/Welcoming Skills!
Hospitality Team Training at UCE on Tuesday, August 2 or Monday, August 8 from 7-8pm
We'll have a fun, interactive how-to session with all the nuts and bolts of being a hospitality team expert! All members of your family are welcome to attend and pick up tips on welcoming all to our thriving, beloved community. For more info or questions contact ewiviott@hotmail.com.
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Fiction Book Group Potluck and Discussion
Sunday, August 28
5-8pm at UCE
We will be discussing
The Daughters of Mars by Thomas Keneally.
We'll also be choosing books for the fall so bring your ideas.
Open to members, friends and visitors.
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Opportunities
for Spiritual Practice
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Ministers' Schedules
*Rev. Bret Lortie
is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and by appointment. Monday is sabbath and Friday devoted to writing. To send a message or read Rev. Bret's blog, visit
www.liberalfaith.org
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*Note - Rev. Bret Lortie is on vacation until August 2.
Rev. Connie Grant is generally in the office during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and often has evening meetings on those days. She takes Mondays off and works at home on Fridays. Please email or call Connie for an appointment.
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