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4/24/20: PLEASE NOTE: All in-person church programming
is currently suspended. We will post updates as they become available.
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We are still worshipping together! Please join us online for:
- Preschool & Elementary Group
- Middle School Youth Group
FOR SCHEDULE UPDATES!
We live our Mission through your generosity!
When you give, you help us:
Care for one another
Change the world with our love
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COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERTS
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VOTE FOR THE CONCERT SERIES FOR INDY'S
BEST OF THE TRIANGLE!
Some happy news
amidst the current angst!
COMMUNITY CHURCH CONCERTS once again is a FINALIST for the Indy's "Best of the Triangle" competition!! THANK YOU for your nominations! Now, we need YOUR vote! Please visit the Indy's final ballot, then choose "Out and About" and scroll down to: BEST PLACE TO HEAR BLUEGRASS and vote for us! And tell your friends to vote as well...please share! This award enables us to attract the best artists, and thus bigger audiences to support our church! THANK YOU! Voting goes until May 3! Stay tuned over the coming weeks for more information on our upcoming season!
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FUTURE OF THE
BUILDING PROJECT
Among the many challenges we are all facing these days, one concern has been about the potential implications of the Covid-19 pandemic for the church's construction plans. Based on careful assessment of the risks of proceeding versus the risks of delaying, the Building Project Task Force presented the Board with recommendations for judiciously proceeding with construction. At its meeting on April 14, the Board unanimously accepted the Task Force recommendations.
The Board has sent a letter to church members and associates, explaining the plan's adaptation to the present situation's financial uncertainties. A copy of the letter is available on the Building Project's website. Other updates (such as the status of our long-awaited building permit) which may have occurred since this article's mid-April deadline are also posted there. If you have a question, you can submit it there or CLICK HERE to send an email.
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ECO'S ENVIRONMENTAL CORNER
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SHARE THE PLATE FOR NORTH CAROLINA ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE NETWORK
If you missed the April 19th Service, please watch Mark Dorosin, Orange County Board of Commissioner's presentation and endorsement of the work of EJN. What makes this environmental group particularly important is that it is a coalition of groups from all parts of North Carolina. Members represent groups most impacted by pollutants from landfills, coal ash, hog farm waste, fracking, or other sources.
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DONATE TO OUR VIRTUAL SHARE THE PLATES! We are so proud of this congregation! You have indeed embraced the continuing needs of our Share the Plate organizations even during such an unprecedented time. You clearly recognized that many groups' needs have increased in this crisis, especially those who serve children and families. Your generosity for TABLE and HABITAT FOR HUMANITY was overwhelming! THANK YOU! Here is how Virtual Giving for SHARE THE PLATE (STP) works: On STP Sundays, Rev. Thom announces the organization, its needs, and mission during the virtual service. You can scroll to the bottom of the virtual service page to the "basket"; choose Share the Plate as the recipient, and put in your info and submit. VERY EASY! Find the basket HERE. (Checks made out to the church (STP/organization in memo line) can also be sent to Dana Lundquist at the church, if you prefer.). Please continue to support our worthy recipients and THANK YOU for your generosity!! QUESTIONS? Please contact Jane Provan or Jill Baker.
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APPLY FOR SHARE THE PLATE COLLECTION! DUE MAY 10!
Are you involved in a worthy local organization that would benefit from some extra funding? Read on! The Share the Plate (STP) Steering Committee is accepting applications for STP Sundays for JULY-DEC 2020. Our mission is to support the outreach ministry of our UU congregation by developing and coordinating Share the Plate Collections: designated Sunday morning collections that support specific causes or organizations, which reflect the passions of the congregation. In 2019, we collected almost $40,000 for 23 worthy organizations both local and afar! Applicants must meet certain requirements to be eligible. Deadline: Sunday, MAY 10, 2020! Potential recipients MUST use appropriate and CURRENT application forms and submit to the committee as directed. See our webpage for information and applications. QUESTIONS? Please contact Jill Baker or Jane Provan.
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SHARE THE PLATE MAY 10: INTER-FAITH COUNCIL FOR SOCIAL SERVICES
On May 10, there will be a Share The Plate in support of the Inter-Faith Council for Social Services. Our church has a long standing relationship with the IFC, an organization whose primary mission is to provide food and shelter for those in need. "Now more than ever" might be a good way to think of the the IFC's need for financial support as the current crisis has put a strain on IFC resources.CLICK HERE to visit the IFC website.
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NONFICTION BOOK DISCUSSION FOR MAY
On Saturday, May 16 from 10:30 to 12:00, the Nonfiction Readers will discuss Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq, by Stephen Kinzer. This discussion will be held via Zoom teleconferencing. The book describes the hundred-plus years of American interference in other countries' affairs, beginning with the overthrow of the Hawaiian Kingdom and ending with regime change in Iraq. The period in between was marked by periodic interference in the affairs of Latin America and the acquisition of colonies resulting from the Spanish-American War. Lila Berry will be leading our discussion. The Readers meet on the third Saturday of each month. New members and drop-ins are welcome.
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As Rare Women, we build relationships in small groups by discussing our lives and the gifts, myths, and challenges of growing older. Our current focus is on staying connected and sharing our lives as we experience the challenges of living during these trying times. Information about joining any of our three groups can be found on
our website
. We have also collected some
interesting and helpful resources for you
. For regular updates and additional information about our twice monthly topics,
join our mailing list
. The group facilitated by Bonnie Gilliom
meets from 10 am - noon on Thursday mornings
. The group facilitated by Susan Blanchard
meets from 1:30-3:30 pm on Thursday afternoons
. Joann Haggerty's Monday afternoon group will meet on
May 4th
and
May 18th
from 2-4 pm. Newcomers are welcome to join any group. Please join only one group so that everyone has more time in which to share her experiences.
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NEW! COMBINED JUNE/JULY NEWSLETTER - AND AUGUST HAS WHOLE NEWSLETTER TO ITSELF! For years, our church has combined the Monthly Newsletters of July and August. However, our congregation is historically much more restful during June and July - while August is the time we usually gear up for the new church year and the community is abuzz with excitement! Our Monthly Newsletters will now better reflect the rhythm of our church life - be sure to let us know what your group will be up to this summer and fall!
MONTHLY NEWSLETTER SUBMISSIONS DUE THE 15TH OF EACH MONTH
In an effort to reduce confusion and allow consistent, adequate time for the creation of this important material, the deadline for
Monthly
Newsletter Submissions is now on the 15th of each
month. Thank you! JUNE/JULY
Newsletter
submissions are due MAY
15th.
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