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Sunday, October 2
Worship Service - 9:15 and 11:00am
"
Called to Love, Justice, Vitality"
This is a defining moment. The challenges we face for humanity and the planet are great. Yet, this is also a moment of opportunity. How is our faith calling us to respond to this moment? What skills do we need? How can we be a vital voice for love and justice for this time? Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray speaking.
Religious Education
This Sunday our preschool, kindergarten-first-second grade, and third-fourth-fifth grade classes will meet from 9:15-10:30 and 11:00-12:15. All begin in the sanctuary for the first part of the worship service before going to classes. The sixth-seventh-eighth grade class begins at 9:30am this week to watch "Heaven Can Wait." Senior high meets at 11:00am. Childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is available from 9:00-12:30.
Denominational Affairs Sunday
Be sure to visit the Denominational Affairs table after the 11:00 service.
Crackerbarrel - 9:30am
"The Failed Coup Attempt in Turkey"
Mustafa (Mike) Ozmeral will talk about the recent failed coup attempt in Turkey and what's behind it. This will include the Gulenist movement, President Erdogan's consolidation of power, what this means internally for Turkish democracy and secularism. This will also cover what it means internationally given Turkey's changing orientation including rapprochement with Russia, the recent incursion into Syria, and the changing relations of Turkey with the US and the West.
Discussion leader: Mike Ozmeral
Join us to stand in support of Black Lives Matter
10:20am-10:50am
You are invited to stand on Ridge Avenue between 10:20am and 10:50am to support the Black Lives Matter movement. Each week, the reception has been 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. Signs and song lyrics will be provided for use.
Sponsored by the REAL team.
The Chris Isely Cancer Support Group -
9:15am
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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From the Board of Trustees
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Name Change Circles will be held for 14 days starting October 2 through October 15. The Circles will be facilitated by the UCE Board of Trustees. The Circles will give our Beloved Community members an opportunity to share their thoughts/feelings on a name change, an opportunity to express empathy for those who think/feel differently about a name change, and an opportunity to propose a name. The Circles will be conducted similar to a Covenant Group. Deep Listening is an integral component of the process. After the closing words of a Circle members will be asked to fill out a form that shares the member's circle answers in written form. The forms will add options for next steps. For those that cannot make it to a circle we will offer other opportunities to fill out a form. We want to hear from as many members who choose to have their voice heard. We will accept forms until October 31. You can return the filled out forms to the church office.
Click here to read more.
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"Race: The Power of an Illusion"
Tuesdays, October 4, 11, 18
7:00-9:00pm at UCE
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The Evanston YWCA and UCE's Racial Equity Action and Leadership team are presenting a three part film, "Race: The Power of an Illusion" this October 4, 11 and 18 at UCE.
We have shown this film before. Why show it again? Why watch it? Why watch it again?
Because this film reveals how we came to believe, incorrectly, that there are real, immutable differences among us.
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News from the CRT
Conflict Resolution Workshop
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"We Can Work It Out: Constructive Conflict as Part of Healthy Engagement"
The UCE Congregational Relations Team (CRT) will offer our previously well-received workshop "We Can Work It Out: Constructive Conflict as Part of Healthy Engagement," on Sunday, October 30 from 12:30-2:30.
The workshop is intended to help us keep the commitments made in our Covenant of Engagement - something that can be easier said than done once feelings are hurt, tempers flare or anxiety (including anxiety about conflict!) is stirred. The workshop will be both didactic and experiential, including a brief power point presentation, small group discussions and role plays. Click here to read more.
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CROP Walk
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Join the students and teachers in the Religious Education classes as we participate in this year's Crop Walk. The 5K course will be along the lakeshore. A shorter course is available. The walk begins at First Congregational Church of Evanston. We are encouraging participants to meet at the church and carpool to First Congregational Church. Visit the display table at the back of the sanctuary for more information, to make a donation and to sign up.
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Interested in Joining a Covenant Group?
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Interested in joining a covenant group?
Want to know what a covenant group is? Contact Eileen Wiviott
to learn more and be connected with a group.
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From the Syrian Refugee Family Team -
Khalaf Family
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The Syrian refugee family we are sponsoring are getting settled in. They are delightful: friendly, outgoing, eager to learn English, and to get settled in America. We have taken them shopping for clothing essentials, but we still need many specific items. If you can help, please bring your donations to the box under the coat rack at UCE.
Click here to see the list.
It would also be very helpful for their language learning if they had a laptop computer. Would anyone at UCE have a working laptop that they would be willing to donate to the family? If so, contact Jeanne Kerl 847-899-1077.
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For those who are thinking about becoming a member of the church.
Intro to Unitarian Universalism
Sunday, October 16, 12:30 - 2pm
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
Saturday, November 12, 9 am - 12pm
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.
There will be childcare available upon request in advance for both of these classes.
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UU Identity Discussions
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Continued learning opportunities offered monthly by the New Member Committee; open to all who want to better understand what it means to be a Unitarian Universalist, no matter where you are on the membership journey:
Principles and Sources Class
1st Sundays 10:15 - 11am
Whether you are new to Unitarian Universalism or you would like to better understand the seven principles and six sources of our faith, join us for this rich 45-minute discussion led by members of the New Member Committee. We
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ll use thought provoking metaphors to dive deeper into the foundations of being a UU.
Next Principles & Sources Class: October 2nd between services.
Spiritual Journeys - a 3-part conversation
2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays at 10:15-11am
We
'll explore our religious and spiritual backgrounds, where we come from, what we want to cherish and what we want to release as we continue our journeys. This is a conversation open to all no matter where you are on the path
- exploring membership, new members and long-term members alike. You can participate in any one or all three in any order.
Next Spiritual Journeys Sessions: October 9, 16, and 23 between services.
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Gen X Family Friendly Campfire
October 22, 4 - 6:30 pm 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 vegan refreshments, meaningful conversation and space for the children to play. Please RSVP to Eileen Wiviott or Sarah Hendershot.
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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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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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Upcoming UCE Events
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Saturday, October 1, 12:00pm
Potluck/Discussion with UUA Presidential Candidate
Sunday, October 2, 10:15am
Principles and Sources Class
Tuesdays, Oct. 4, 11, 18, 7:00pm
Race: The Power of an Illusion
Sundays, Oct. 9, 16, 23, 10:15am
Spiritual Journeys
Saturday, October 29, 8:30am
Activate Your Voice - REAL Workshop
Saturday, October 29, 7:30pm
UCE Coffee House
Sunday, October 30, 12:30pm
We Can Work It Out Workshop
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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Save the Date!
Serendipity Auction
Saturday, November 12
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Soup Kitchens this Fall
Update on What's Needed
Please sign up online at the links below or at the table on Sunday. We especially need the following:
Lobby Beverages (3:45-6:00 pm)
Lunch and dinner food purchases
Casserole cooks
Clean up coordinator and volunteers (6:45-8:00 pm)
Lunch and dinner food purchases
Casserole cooks
Mark your calendars: 2017 Soup Kitchens are April 12, September 20, September 27, October 4, October 11.
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The Coffee House is Coming!
Saturday, October 29
Do you sing, play an instrument, tell stories, tell jokes, recite poetry? If you wish to go onstage, e-mail Alicia Hempfling.
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Our Giving House for the month of October is collecting Razors, Shaving Cream, and Deodorant.
Donations will be matched by a Covenant Group or family or other group of sponsors. Donations are given to Connections for the Homeless for distribution at Hilda's Place pantry or the Entry Point program.
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Composting at UCE
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
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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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Opportunities
for Spiritual Practice
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