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Sunday, April 30
Worship Service - 9:15 and 11:00am
"Let's Change the World!"
UUSC President and CEO Tom Andrews, former Member of Congress from Maine and long-time activist, will talk about how religious communities may be key to major social change in the years ahead and what Unitarian Universalists in particular can do to make that so.
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.
Starting time for the sixth-seventh-eighth grade class to watch Back to the Future is 9:45am. Senior high meets at 11:00am.
Childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is available from 9:00-12:30.
Crackerbarrel - 9:30am
"Identical Twin Studies"
A number of identical twins have been adopted from China, and reared in separate environments, often in different countries. This is among the most recent work on twins following the groundbreaking Minnesota twin studies in 1979 to 1999. The studies point broadly to the same conclusions, with 70% of the variance in intelligence being attributed to genes, and about 50% of religiosity, happiness and well-being. We will also discuss some of the other types of studies as to the impact of environment and heredity on life outcomes. Discussion Leader: Scot Campbell & Gordon Mallett. Click here for upcoming topics.
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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Trial Traffic Restrictions Planned for Ridge Avenue and Greenwood Street
To address safety and operational concerns at the intersection of Ridge Avenue and Greenwood Street, the City of Evanston's Public Works Agency in coordination with the Evanston Police Department will implement changes to the traffic patterns at this intersection on a trial basis beginning Wednesday, May 3 through October 2017.
Between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m., the following traffic restrictions will be enforced:
- Both eastbound and westbound traffic on Greenwood Street will be required to turn right onto Ridge Avenue. Left turns or straight through the intersection movements will not be allowed from Greenwood Street.
Traffic signs will be posted on Greenwood Street at Ridge Avenue.
The trial implementation will allow the City to evaluate if these modifications improve the safety and operations at this intersection before proposing permanent changes be implemented.
For more information, please call/text 847-448-4311. For convenience, residents may simply dial 3-1-1 in Evanston.
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Soups for Rummage Sale Volunteers
If you would like to help UCE in two ways at once: buy a soup mix from the fair trade cart this Sunday and leave it in the kitchen. Next week, we will use the donated mixes to feed the wonderful hardworking volunteers.
Any type of soup is fine. Thanks for your fair-trade gifts. Contact
Shirley Adams or Michael Skilton with any questions.
ATTENTION BAKERS! We're looking for tasty treats to sell at the Cafe. Some items that sell well are: bars, cookies, breakfast & savory breads, muffins, cupcakes, rice crispy treats, gluten-free and vegan items, and savory snacks.
Items can be dropped off in the kitchen on Thursday evening before the sale or at the Cafe early Fri/Sat morning. Please label item with your name and "CAFE". Thank you.
For more information, contact Donna Schiller or Sheila Holder Many thanks for supporting Cafe Rummage!
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Rummage Sale Donation Instructions 
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DONATIONS will be accepted on Sunday, April 30, from 2:00- 6:00 pm, Monday, May 1, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm and Tuesday, May 2, 9:00 am - 8:00 pm
ALL donations must be in good condition and in working order.
Please hang all adult clothes, except blue jeans, shorts and lingerie. We can give you wire hangers if you need them.
We CANNOT accept large appliances, mattresses, sofa beds, children's car seats, medicine, household or garden chemicals, or live plants.
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Would you like to volunteer to help with the rummage sale, but would need childcare? Let's have a play date! If you have children between the ages of 1 and 5, bring them to the church on Tuesday, May 2 between 9-11:00am. Jessica Tomell-Presto and Christina Habib will be available to take care of your child(ren) during this two hour time slot while you help with the set up of the rummage sale. Please RSVP:
prestomgk@comcast.net
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Applications are due by April 30 for the second round of Endowment Funding considerations. Don't despair if you aren't ready, as there are two more deadline dates-July 30 and October 30.
If you have questions please write Carol Nielsen.
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The search committee charged with hiring a Director of Religious Education for UCE will hold a listening session after church. Join us for a facilitated discussion about our hopes and priorities for religious education under a new Director of Religious Education. The May 7 discussion will focus on children and youth. A session focusing on adult religious education will also be scheduled soon. For more information about the DRE search, please contact Ann Gadzikowski.
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If you are in your 30's - 50's, with kids or without, join us for a casual gathering, with light refreshments (bring healthy snack to share if you can) and meaningful conversation. To RSVP, contact
Eileen Wiviott.
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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
Tuesdays, May 9, 16 & 23, 7:00pm
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Energy Management for Caregivers: Being a caregiver is a deeply stressful and meaningful experience. In our first session, we will explore questions about stress, energy management, and ways the caregiver can use mindfulness techniques to help them help themselves-and then become more comfortable caregiving as a result.
Conversations with our Loved Ones: In our second session, we will help the caregiver think through different situations and levels of care, navigate your loved ones' wishes for their own care, and have difficult conversations with them about advance directives.
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.
Click here to register, or sign up on the Religious Education bulletin board.
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UCE Food with Spirit Group
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At UCE we have an ongoing group which meets to share and support one another as we refine our personal relationships with food, nutrition and health. We meet every other Thursday. Our next Meeting is Thursday, May 4 at 5:30pm. It is rummage sale week so we are meeting at the home of Peggy Boccard. Contact
Peggy,
Shirley Adams or
Noel Yovovich to get more info. You are invited to join us.
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Quick Links
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Upcoming UCE Events
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Saturday, April 29, 7:30pm
Spring Coffee House
Friday, May 5 and Sat. May 6
Rummage Sale
Sunday, May 7, 12:30pm
DRE Listening Session
Tuesdays, May 9, 16 and 23
Caregivers' Journey
Friday, May 19, 7:30pm
Fiction Book Group
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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UCE Spring Coffeehouse
Saturday, April 29, 7:30pm
Join us for the UCE Spring Coffee House! Free will offering accepted. Snacks and beverages provided. Come for music, poetry, story telling, and a great time!
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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.
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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.
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.
Next Principles & Sources Class: May 7 @ 10:15am
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 14 @ 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
Sat. May 6,
10:00 - 11:30am
(Note: date and time change)
An overview of our faith led by Rev. Bret Lortie.
Orientation Toward Membership
Sat. May 13, 9am - 12pm
Led by Membership Director, Eileen Wiviott, and Rev. Connie Grant. 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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Hands on Habitat Restoration with the Evanston Interreligious Sustainability Circle
Harms Woods Forest Preserve
Sunday May 7, 2017 1pm - 4pm
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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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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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