Weekly Announcements Dec. 18th - Dec. 24th, 2018

What's happening at the UUCG?
Dec. 18th - Dec. 24th, 2018
 
UUCG has lost a family member. It is with a heavy heart that we share the news that our beloved Music Director, Sam Henline died December 15th, 2018. We are so fortunate to have had Sam share his gifts with us as a congregation as well as with the numerous organizations he served throughout the community. Someone once said, "Music is what feelings sound like." I think Sam knew that and I think he knew the power of music to reach something in all of us. He will be greatly missed. 
Julie Miller, President UUCG Board of Trustees


Sunday,  Dec. 23rd, - NO SERVICE


Monday, Dec. 24th "Do You Hear What I Hear" - A Family Candlelight Service
Rev. Aaron Norris
A celebration to cap of the end of 2018 on the eve of Christmas. Our evening service will include stories of Unitarian Universalist traditions that have impacted our nation’s celebration of the holiday as well as some wonderful singing. This will be a cherished time for us to draw near, see old friends and meet new faces. Service will be at 5 pm. Please bring a plate of cookies or other goodies if you are able to share during the Wassial and Cookies time after the Service,




 Build Your Own Theology
Tuesday December 18th @ 6 p.m. at The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley.



Social Justice
In December we will collect socks, mittens, gloves, and scarves to donate.
We will post events happening in the community pertaining to immigration, environment and other Social Justice Issues. We are also looking forward to a new project, hosting “Help with Health Care Forums” where we will invite members and the community to learn about accessing health care. For any questions please contact Ana Schultz @ ana.schultz@yahoo.com



Coffee Help
Romy Miller has volunteered to be in charge of coffee on the off weeks when Rev. Aaron is not there. It would be appreciated if we could have a volunteer to bring cookies on  Dec. 30th. Please email or call Dianne Culver at ajculver3@gmail.com or 970-378-7544 if you are available. Thanks in advance!



Offering Our Plate (Living Generously) 
Share the Plate recipient for December 16 and December 30: Holocaust Memorial Observance. Anti-Semitic Incidents surged nearly 60% in 2017 from 2016. Because of this increase in hate, it is more important than ever that The Holocaust Memorial Observance be provided to our community. This week long annual event reminds us and teaches our youth about this horrific event that wiped out an entire generation of human beings throughout Europe. Your donations help bring and house a survivor to Greeley, provide books to youth, provide teacher education, pay for musicians, films, venues, brochures, advertising etc.  It is the hope of the Holocaust Memorial Observances Committee of Greeley & Northern Colorado that the values these programs instill across the age spectrum, diverse religious groups, give members of our community the courage, where it might otherwise be lacking, to counteract hate, bigotry, and prejudice whenever and wherever they encounter it.
.**Now that the nomination process has begun, we hope members will consider making a nomination. Using our plate in this way will help us to grow of spiritual practice, live more meaningfully, and help heal our world. Look for the colorful box that Sharlene Meydel decorated in the Foyer to make your suggestion! (must meet criteria)
 
Other News and Reminders

Women's March in Greeley 
at Lincoln Park Saturday January 19th at 10:00am. Meet at the UUCG at 9:30a if you'd like to carpool.  No need to go to Denver or anywhere else. Locally we are coming together to celebrate the women of our city, county and state. From business owners to physicians. Come out and support these ladies!


Looking for way to contribute to UUCG on Sundays?
You don't have to speak in public or have the best voice in the world, as there are a number of ways in which you can help UUCG on Sundays.  

• Bring a snack for coffee/volunteer - Our volunteers not only make the coffee but they often donate their own dollars for snacks for coffee.  Your $$ donation for coffee time or snack donation can help offset those costs for our Coffee Hour volunteers.  You can also volunteer to make coffee and help with clean-up.  Talk to Margaret and she will get you connected.

• Offer to shovel the sidewalks when it snows - Just contact Julie Miller to help with the task.  The more, the merrier and it will get done quickly.  Shovels and snow remover are readily available at the church.
• Greet - A warm smile and a "hello" are a wonderful start to any Sunday morning.  Bulletins are printed and waiting.  You help us take a tally on attendance and make sure our guests are contacted by board members or our minister.
• Help with our AV team - We can always use some extra hands running our AV equipment - microphones, slideshows, videos & training is provided.  Volunteers often are scheduled 1 time or less per month, based on availability.

• Special Music - Do you have some musical talent you would like to share?  Please consider sharing it with us.  Sam, our wonderful Music Director can put you to work.  It's always a treat to recognize our member's talents.

If you need to set up a meeting with Reverend Aaron Norris please click on :  my calendar link to make an appointment. 
***Minister@greeleyuuc.org is Rev. Aaron's Email, His Phone # is 1-970- 778-6769***Margaret's Office Hours :  Mon, 10 am - 12 pm
                                                  Tues 1 pm - 3 pm 
                                              Fridays 1 pm - 3 pm
 
If you have an announcement or corrections you would like to see in our weekly announcements, please email Margaret at office_manager@greeleyuuc.org by10 am on the Tuesday  you wish to see the announcement in!