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
UUCC This Week--3/10/10
GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP--An on-going (weekly) grief support group will begin meeting today Wednesday, March 10, at 5:15 in the church library. This group will meet weekly. Please join us if you would like help processing your feelings and thoughts around Suzanne's recent death, or other issues of grief and loss. A light dinner will be provided. Please bring something to share if you can.
YOU ARE OUR TALENT and TREASURE ~ Join us for OUR Big Adventure--We on the Canvass Committee are looking forward to UUCC's 2010-2011 big adventure and the chance to stretch and grow our qualities of compassion, love, self efficacy, and resiliency. Will you journey with us? Here's what's coming up!
· A mailed invitation to join us on Canvass Kick Off Sunday, April 11, 2010
· A mailed packet of information including Guides for Generous Giving and a rough budget outline
· A wonderful Sunday Service on April 11followed by a potluck celebration in the Social Hall
· A Committee Fair following the Sunday Service on April 25 with more Canvass revelry
REV. DANA LIGHTSEY’S SCHEDULE--Rev. Dana Lightsey will be out of town Monday - Thursday next week. She will be available by e-mail and cell phone.
INSIGHT NIGHT--On Thursday, March 11, we will show “Rivers and Tides.” This astonishing documentary from Thomas Riedelsheimer showcases sculptor Andy Goldsworthy as he creates works of art with ice, driftwood, leaves, stones and snow in open fields, beaches, rivers, creeks and forests. Experience the energetic flow and transitory nature of his art. Golden Gate Award Grand Prize for the best documentary at the International film festival. This months film was suggested by Terry Kreuzer. Doors will open at 6:30 pm for tea. The movie will start at 6:45. Admission is free and all are welcome.
DANCES OF UNIVERSAL PEACE--March 13, 2010 at 6 pm! Mark your calendars! Accompanied by music and song, the dances are sometimes referred to as "moving meditations." Dance instructor Grace Marie will guide us through sacred-circle dances designed to bring people together in healing peace and unity (http://www.riverrock.org/peace/index.html). We will begin with a potluck social to get to know one another, followed by dancing from 7-9 pm. This is a multi-congregational event, and open to the public. Babysitting will be provided. A $5 donation per person is appreciated. Any questions, please feel free to contact Melanie Dutremble 307/214.7060 or mariposasmile@bresnan.net.
COFFEE HOUR VOLUNTEERS--Please join in the effort by bringing a snack to share, coming early to set up or staying a bit after for cleaning on your assigned Sunday. It is a great opportunity to work together and have fun! This months schedule is as follows: March 14: F-K, March 21: L-R, March 28: S-Z.
CALLING ALL TEENS ~ TIME FOR SOME FUN!!--UUCC is having a sleepover party for all junior and senior high students Friday, March 19 at 7:00 pm to Saturday, March 20 at noon. We will begin with an Equinox celebration and ritual, for teens and parents. Then we will watch movies, play games, and generally have a great time. Youth from other Wyoming congregations and Greeley are also invited.
CIHN NEWS--The mom from our last rotation is pregnant and is due on April 15. CIHN is hosting a baby shower for her on March 20 at 1:00 pm at First United Methodist Church. Cake and punch will be provided. Everyone is welcome - church members, volunteers, coordinator’s and friends. Also an early reminder that the next CIHN rotation for UUCC is the week of March 21 to March 28. Currently there is one family in the system consisting of mom (38), a son (10), and a daughter (7). As always the CIHN board in the Social Hall is a wonderful place to meet, visit, sign your name, and enhance your self worth and satisfaction. Thanks to all who have helped provide services to the families. More information? Contact CIHN coordinators Jim Gaulke 632-7521; sanji@bresnan.net or Terri Johansen 638-3112; terrijo7@hotmail.com.
ANNUAL STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN IS LOOKING FOR SOME VOLUNTEERS--Please lend us a few hours of your time and talent to help us gather of our treasure! Contact Luanne Gearhart, 638-4554.
WORSHIP COMMITTEE--The Worship Committee prepares and presents Sunday services, and we could use a few new volunteers! So if you like to speak in front of crowds and enjoy worship, please join us March 22, at 6:00 for our next meeting. Meetings are the third Monday of each month.
PATH TO MEMBERSHIP--Are you enjoying the church? Would you like to become a member? Please join us on Saturday morning, April 11 for our Path to Membership Class which will introduce you to Unitarian Universalism and membership at UUCC. We would love to have you join us! Contact Rev. Dana Lightsey, 638-4554 or Camille Furtney, 635-7390.
"GREEN" ART FESTIVAL--Saturday, April 17, 10-4. Calling artists of all ages for a day of creating art from recyclable materials. A variety of free workshops for children, teens, and adults, including printmaking, sculpture, jewelry making, and crafts will be offered in celebration of Earth Day! Household batteries, cell phones, eye glasses, printer cartridges, and aluminum cans will be collected for recycling. A chili, cinnamon roll, and beverage lunch will be available for $5. Clean out your shelves, drawers, and closets!! The following items are needed from the congregation so the artists can do their magic: CLEAN Styrofoam plates and food containers, cans, milk jugs, 6-pack rings, plastic mesh, cardboard, plastic bottles, duct tape, masking tape, bicycle tubing, rubber bands, fabric, yarn, pull tabs, plastic lids, bottle caps, egg cartons, bubble wrap, tissue paper, wrapping paper, egg cartons (styrofoam or paper), magazines, and lids. We will have containers available for these items in the recycle corner of the fellowship hall. Any questions call Janet @ 632-5242 or Sandi at 632-7521. Thanks for your support
SPRING INTO ART FESTIVAL--May 1 - 2, 2010. Booths available for Spring Gift Market at Unitarian Universalist Church of Cheyenne. Open to all artists, craftspeople and other vendors of handmade specialties. Booth and/or table fee $60 and shared booths for $75. UUCC Members $50. Entry form and information will be available for download March 1: wwww.uucheyenne.org/artfest/ Reservation forms and fees due by April 24. For booth/table reservations and information, contact Terry Kreuzer at 214-3932 or tkreuzer@terrykreuzer.com or Andrea Heater at 638-4554 or administrator@uucheyenne.org.
Opening Reception/Preview April 30, Friday 4:30-6:30 pm Lobby & Social Hall
Opening Exhibit of Quilts & Fiber Art April 30, Friday 4:30-6:30 pm Sanctuary
Spring Gift Market May 1, Saturday 9 am - 5 pm Social Hall & May 2, Sunday 10 am - 1 pm
ROOM 7 (ROOM FULL OF SKY) UPSTAIRS --is available for a monthly usage fee beginning March 1, 2010. It would be suitable as an office for a small non-profit organization or it might be used as a studio. Please contact Andrea Heater in the administration office, 638-4554, if you would be interested.
LET THERE BE MORE LIGHTS --If anyone has a few extra strings of white Christmas lights to donate to the social hall, please contact Melanie Dutremble @ 638-4554, or bring them to the church and leave them on the coat racks by the kitchen. We have a few that are in need of replacement! Thank you!
