Weekly Announcements March 19th - March 25th, 2019

What's happening at the UUCG?
Mar. 19th - Mar. 25th, 2019
 

Friday, March 22, 2019 Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley Office Hours will be 11am - 1pm. Just this week. Sorry for the inconvenience this might cause.


Scrip Announcement
Graduation coming up? Need some ideas for gifts? Consider purchasing a gift card from our Scrip program. Walmart, Target, Kohls, Best Buy.... All things a new graduate could want from numerous stores. Oh, you might even want a new Sprouts card, or something for Mom on Mother's Day. Check out the possibilities at http://shop.shopwithscrip.com. Place your order with Josette by April 14! 


Baby Ducks
Jim & Kathy Vaughn have 2 NEW baby Buff Ducks, they hatched on Thursday March 7th, 2019. You could be the proud owner of your very own Buff Duck, for a donation. If you know anyone or if you are interested in owning ducks please email Kathy Vaughn at kathy.jinka@gmail.com, for more information.


March Service Item Auction WINNER:  Two 9-inch square baking pans of Julie Miller’s Almost Famous Lasagna. The winning bid was made by Carol Brickley! Thank you to all who took interest and made a bid. We will be announcing our next item up for bid very soon!



Community Events this Week
Book Club
The book club meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month, at 1:30 pm @ Your Place Coffee. Anyone is welcome to drop in. Our selection for March 21st  will be Waiting For Snow in Havana by Carlos Eire.


Writing Group
The writing group meets on the the 4th Friday of the month from 3 pm - 5pm. Next meeting is March 22nd, 2019 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley. Call Ruth Zachary at 970-378-0876 for information or to join the group.


Worship This Week
Sunday, Mar. 24th – “Climate Justice & Essential Rythm” - Rev. Aaron Norris
 With spring now sprung, Rev. Norris delivers his message to the Greeley Church in concert with other Unitarian Universalist congregations around the country who are called by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee on this Justice Sunday to witness for climate justice.
RE: Class #4 – The Weight of a Snow Flake


Goodness! Gracious!  Great Bowls of Fire! Chili and Salsa Challenge Pledge Dinner. 
Saturday March 23rd, from 5:30 PM to 7:00PM
Please mark your calendars for our Annual Pledge Drive and Chili Cook-off With LIVE Entertainment!.  We will be having two divisions in the Chili portion of the competition - the "seasoned cooks" for those 15 years or older and a Youth Competition for those under 14.  If you aren't into chili, please bring us your best Salsa, as there will be a Salsa Competition, as well.  And yes, there will be trophies for each category!  Dress in your best 50's costume and come ready to pledge and play!   There will be a sign-up sheet to get a count of those who will be able to attend and for those brave enough to take on the challenge.  At the latest Board of Trustees meeting, the gauntlet was thrown down between the Board President and the Minister.  Whew!  It's gettin' hot in here!
 
Other News and Reminders


Living Generously
Our March designated organizations for are: 
 
Boys and Girls Club of Weld County’s mission statement is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.

Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC)  is a non-profit, nonsectarian associate member organization of the Unitarian Universalist Association that works to provide disaster relief and promote human rights and social justice around the world.



 
Taste of Weld Co: Join us for a night of family fun to benefit LFS programs including Care-House, Parenting Education & Support, and Safe Touch. Enjoy unlimited samples from more than 30 local restaurants, tastes from local breweries, live music from Aaron Kantor and Ben Pu, face painting, and silent auction.
         Thursday March 28th from 5:00-8:00 pm
          Island Grove Exhibition Hall
          525 N. 15th Ave. Greeley 80631
 

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 / Host - 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.    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
 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!