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Sunday, May 21
Worship Service - 9:15 and 11:00am
Hear the UCE Choir and guest soloists sing a rich assortment of spirituals. In addition, Bret will share his insights and thoughts that will help us to see ever greater depths in this great American Art form.
Religious Education
This week our "Monarch" (pre-school), "Dolphin" (kindergarten-first-second grade), and "Bluegills" (third-fourth-fifth grade) classes will meet from 9:15-10:30 and 11:00-12:15. Monarchs, Dolphins, and Bluegills all begin in the sanctuary for the first part of the worship service before going down to classes. The "Popcorn" (sixth-seventh-eighth grade) class will begin at 10:50 this week. The Senior High youth group meets at 11:00.
Childcare for infants, toddlers, and pre-schoolers is available from 9:00-12:30.
Annual Meeting - 12:15pm
The 2017-18 Budget, Slate of Officers, Leadership Proposals and Minor By-Laws Wording are items on the agenda to be voted on. Please help us make the necessary quorum.
Crackerbarrel - 9:30am
"Understanding Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)"
How do we find a balance between what we hear and think about the current politics in the United States and our beliefs in our UU principles? Amy Grabowski will explain NPD from several different angles. Hopefully you'll come away with a different perspective! Discussion Leader: Amy Grabowski
Join us to stand in support of Black Lives Matter
12:10pm-12:30pm
You are invited to stand on Ridge Avenue between 12:10pm and 12:30pm to support the Black Lives Matter movement.
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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Join in celebrating at the Annual Church Picnic Potluck Sunday, June 11 at 11am.
(We move to one service at 10am that Sunday.) Please bring a dish to share
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a salad, side, or dessert
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as we celebrate the end of the church year, and say goodbye to Rev. Connie. The meat and meatless options will be provided. Please sign up to help set up, clean up or grill here.
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All are invited to participate in an online survey regarding the hiring of a UCE Director of Religious Education. To share your opinions and ideas please visit
https://form.jotform.us/71243764691158.
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Come join in the fun and celebration as we say goodbye to Connie on
Saturday, June 10, 5:00-8:00pm. Let the office know if you're planning to attend
(847-864-1330) or RSVP at this Evite link:
http://evite.me/aHxXhuyP8h.
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We are gathering to celebrate the ordination of Eileen Wiviott on Sunday, June 4 at 4 pm. It will be a grand event and we need to gather our resources to make it happen - folks to help with the service, to help with the reception afterwards, and to bring tasty treats for the reception. If you would like to volunteer to help, please
sign up here. Many hands will make this happen!
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After a lovely potluck, we will make lists of all the wonderful activities the Chicago area offers in the summer! There are movies in the park, concerts on the beach, exhibits at the museums, walks along the trails, talks with authors, writing at a café, cruises on the Lake--we can do it all: We are retired! Come join us to find out what we can do together! For more information, contact Margie Rogasner.
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Concerned about what's happening in the world but don't know how to get involved? Come to the next Journeys to Justice session. We'll look at a Beloved Community paradigm as a framework for UU social justice work, and talk about ways to put that into action. Representatives of UCE social justice teams will share what they're doing. Newcomers and longtime members alike are welcome. Contact Faith in Action Minister Scott Aaseng
for more info.
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Encourage your fellow congregants to enjoy delicious, healthy and environmentally friendly vegetarian eating by submitting recipes to the Bluegills' vegetarian cookbook.
Please send your recipe to
Susan Comstock, either typed or just a photo of the recipe will work, too. And then look for our cookbook on sale after the service on June 4 and June 11!
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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! We supply words (and chords if needed.) All are welcome!
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Join the Rainbow Alliance for a night of Bingo Fun hosted by the campy Miss Foozie. A $20 ticket gets you dinner, drinks, and bingo cards. This is a fundraiser for the Transformative Justice Law Project, folks who provide legal aid and resources to low-income and street-based transgender and gender non-conforming people as well as folks coming out of the prison system.
For 21 & up, childcare will be provided.
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Only about a month remains to sign up for the annual Fathers Day Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate, which honors the beloved Northwestern University men's basketball coach who was murdered by a white supremacist.
All proceeds from the Race Against Hate benefit YWCA Evanston/North Shore, in particular its racial justice programming and violence prevention education for young people. For information about YWCA Evanston/North Shore and its programs, you can visit
www.ywca.org/evanston. There, you can register to run or walk (be sure to specify the UCE team) or to donate or volunteer before or during the event.
If you can't run or walk, talk with
Martha Holman about volunteering at the UCE tent. See you all on June 18!
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If you have an idea for an Adult Religious Education class or workshop that you'd like to present in the upcoming church year, please contact one of the the Learning Associates -
Bill Irons,
Dick Whitaker,
Dan Solomon,
Tom Ticknor or
Julia Takarada.
In your proposal, please include: presenter(s) name(s) and brief bio(s); a catchy title; and a description of your proposed topic (and why it's relevant). Also, please let one of the Learning Associates know if you are interested in being part of the team to help plan and implement adult religious education programming.
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Caregivers' Journey
Concludes Tuesday, May 23, 7:00pm
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Energy Management for Caregivers: Being a caregiver is a deeply stressful and meaningful experience.
Making Meaning: In our third session, we will explore questions of meaning and purpose-how do our Unitarian Universalist values help shape our understanding of caregiving as an important part of our beliefs and values?
Facilitated by Rev. Elizabeth Harding, A.M., M.Div., LSW. Elizabeth grew up Unitarian Universalist and is a bereavement counselor with JourneyCare, the state's largest nonprofit hospice and palliative care provider. She is an affiliated community minister with the Second Unitarian Church of Chicago.
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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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Quick Links
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Upcoming UCE Events
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Friday, May 19, 7:30pm
Fiction Book Group
Sunday, May 21, 9:15 and 11:00am
Music Sunday
Sunday, May 21, 12:30pm
Annual Meeting
Tuesday, May 23, 5:30pm
Recently Retired (but never retiring) Women
Tuesday, May 23
Caregivers' Journey
Friday, May 26, 4:00pm
Garden Swap
Sunday, May 28, 12:30pm
Journeys to Justice
Wednesday, May 31, 7:00pm
Sing Thing
Saturday, June 3, 6:30pm
Bingo Night Sponsored by Rainbow Alliance
Sunday, June 11, 11am
Church Picnic/Potluck
Thursday Nights, 7pm
UCE Addictions and Recovery Group
Sunday Mornings, 8:15am & Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Yoga
Saturdays at 10:00am
Open Drumming Circles
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Community Involvement
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Click each event for more information.
YWCA Let's Talk at Lunch
Third Thursday of the Month |
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Garden Swap
Friday, May 26, 4-7pm
Join us in the UCE parking lot. Bring something to share, leave with something you want to grow.
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Our Giving House
The giving house is collecting canned Tuna, Salmon and Chicken for the month of May.
Sponsor is Walowitz Covenant Circle.
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UCE Book Groups
Fiction Book Group
Friday, May 19, 7:30pm
The Fiction Book Group selection for May offers a chance to examine our last presidential election from a fresh and imaginative point of view.
Read and discuss: Philip Roth's 2004 novel,
The Plot against America.
All members and friends are invited to join us for the book discussion.
Non-Fiction Book Group
Sunday, May 28, 12:30pm
We will be discussing
The South Side: A Portrait of Chicago and American Segregation
By Natalie Y. Moore
Members and friends are welcome to join in the discussion after the second service in room 12.
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UU Identity Discussions
Ongoing learning opportunities offered by the New Member Committee, open to all, no matter where you are on the journey. Childcare available.
Spiritual Journeys -
a 3-part conversation
2nd, 3rd, 4th Sundays
at 10:15-11am
Explore your religious and spiritual background, where you come from, what you want to cherish and what you want to release. You can participate in any one or all three in any order.
Next Spiritual Journeys Session: May 21 @ 10:15am
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Upcoming Membership Classes
2 Step Path to Membership
For those who are thinking about becoming a member of the church.
Intro to Unitarian Universalism
Sunday, June 4, 12:30 - 2:00pm
An overview of our faith led by Rev. Bret Lortie.
Orientation Toward Membership
Next session TBD in the early fall
Led by Membership Director, Eileen Wiviott.
An interactive class exploring what it means to be a member of this congregation.
Sign up at the Guest & Member Table in the lobby or email
Eileen Wiviott. Childcare available upon request in advance for both of these classes.
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CAUUC
The annual meeting of the Chicago Area Unitarian Universalist Caucus is on Saturday, May 20, at the Beverly Church.
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Yoga at UCE
Join us every Sunday at 8:15am and every Wednesday at 9:30am.
Yoga at UCE is designed to reduce stress, bring relaxation, increase range of motion, and find balance - restorative yoga. If you never have done yoga before, this is your opportunity. Drop in, wear comfortable clothing for stretching, and try it. Yoga is learned by doing. Community yoga mats provided if needed.
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Opportunities
for Spiritual Practice
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