Mark Your Calendars
(events are located at the church, unless listed otherwise)
Choir practice--Every Wed @ 6:45pm & Sun @ 9:45am
Grief support group--Every Wed @ 5:15pm
Insight Night Films "Rivers and Tides"--Thurs, March 11 @ 6:45pm
Dances of Universal Peace--Sat, Mar 13 @ 6pm
Worship Committee meeting--Mon, Mar 15 @ 6pm
UUCC Equinox Sleepover--Fri, Mar 19 @ 7pm
CIHN rotation--Sun, Mar 21 - Sun, Mar 28
Dinner at the COMEA Shelter--Sat, Mar 20 @ 5:30pm
Mindful Monday Meditation--Mon, Apr 5 @ 6pm
Canvass Kick Off--Sun, Apr 11
"Green" Art Festival--Sat, Apr 17 @ 10am-4pm
Spring Into Art Festival--Fri, Apr 30 and Sat-Sun, May 1-2
Bird and Bell Meditation Group--We meet in Room 5 upstairs and welcome meditators from all traditions. Instruction available. The Sunday meditation group will start meeting at 9:00 am for 30 minute dharma talk followed by a 30 minute silent meditation. Contact Judy Lebsack, 635-5579, or Gene Heater, 632-0974, for more information.
Schedule:
Tuesday 7:15-7:45 am***Wednesday 5:30-6:30 pm***Thursday 7:15-7:45 am***Sunday 9:00-10:00 am
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Chalice Circles--"The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence.'' Thich N'Hat Hanh …..
Share this precious gift with others within your church community by joining a Chalice Circle. Everyone is welcome friends, newcomers, and "old timers" to our congregation. The groups are guided by trained, volunteer facilitators, who communicate regularly with our minister and each other.
Current groups meet once a month at the following times:
Tuesday, 2pm Co-facilitators: Lynda Gentry and Ken Lockrem
Saturday 9am Facilitator: Jessica Piesco***Saturday 11am Facilitator: Judy Lebsack
Saturday 12pm Facilitator: Susan Blaney***Monday 7pm Facilitator: Camellia El-Antably
**We are hoping to start an evening Chalice Circle in the new year. If you are interested please sign up at clipboard corner. For those interested we will hold an orientation in January to give you all the information you need. Please call Terri Johansen with questions 638-4554 or terrijo7@hotmail.com.**
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Yoga Update by Natalie Vernon
It is clear that Yoga is a new and on-going passion for many in our Church and extended community. Both Ann Kimsey and I hear from students how much this form of exercise is helping them and how much better they feel after class. We now have seven classes per week to address the request from students that we have enough well-scheduled classes that they can attend 2-3 a week. Please join Ann or myself and introduce or reintroduce yourself to this time-honored health practice.
Mon: 12:00-1:00 & 5:30-6:30pm
Tues: 12:00-1:00pm
Wed: 12:00-1:00 & 5:30-6:30pm
Thurs: 12:00-1:00pm
Fri: 4:00-5:00pm
Relaxation Yoga, beginners and experienced are both welcome. Mats, blankets and props provided. Drop-In basis. $5-$8 donation per class on the honor system.
What have you got to lose except some unhealthy stress and tension? Namaste.
Natalie Vernon, vernon.natalie@gmail.com
Ann Kimsey
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Sunday Forum--International Forum has changed its name to Sunday Forum, since we discuss a specific topic from current events--not just international topics. We meet monthly and all are invited to join us. In February and March each year, we offer the Great Decisions program. For more information contact the Sunday Forum/Great Decisions coordinator, Ed Warsaw at warsaw2muse@yahoo.com.
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Insight Night Films--Second Thursday of the month with coffee and tea at 6:45pm in the Sanctuary, no charge. Contact Alicia Padilla for more information (638-8875).
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UUCC Church Choir--Jill Laping, UUCC Music Director, would like to thank everyone for such a warm welcome to UUCC. We are very excited at how quickly the choir is growing. It promises to be a delightful holiday season. If you feel inspired, please come to the sanctuary on Wednesdays at 6:45pm for spirit-filled singing.
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Women's Sacred Circle--This is a group open to all women interested in connecting with other women exploring their spiritual journey. Please join us! For more information, please contact Judy Lesback (635-5579) or Barb King (547-9215).
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Circle Dinners--"We dare not trust our wit for making our house pleasant to our friend, so we buy ice cream." Ralph Waldo Emerson
Do you like to sit down to a good meal with great conversation? Looking to get to know new people in the church? Hoping for an excuse to buy ice cream? Circle dinners will be starting up again this fall. Circle dinners are a group of 6-8 folks that get together on a monthly basis to share a meal and take the time to get to know each other. If you are interested in joining a circle this year, please sign up at clipboard corner by Sunday, September 20. I would like to have the circles started in October. If you have any questions please contact Kira Heater: 630-1236 or heatk@yahoo.com
