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What's happening at the UUCG?
Nov. 20th - Nov. 26th, 2018 Scrip Order A Scrip Order will be placed on December 2nd, with the cards returning by December 9th! This is a great way to buy gift cards as stocking stuffers or reorder some Sprouts cards. The order forms are on the bulletin board. Please return checks and order forms to Josette on December 2nd. The last order brought in over $30.00 for our congregation (and that was only three people ordering)! Also, King Soopers and Safeway cards can be purchased on December 2nd. If you have any questions please email Josette atjosetteschaffer@msn.com. Thank you! Social Justice We would like to thank you for the non perishable food donations made in November. We will continue the Bare Necessities Project. 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. If you have any Questions please email Ana Schultz @ ana.shultz@yahoo.com. Sunday, Nov. 25th.2018- "Stone Soup" - Rev. Aaron Norris We kick off the rush into the holiday season with a tale of magic hidden the mundane. The Sunday following Thanksgiving, all ages are invited to participate in a worship performance of the traditional story of the Stone Soup: a story about having just a bit more than you thought and the miracle of sharing. RE: Multi Gen – Thanksgiving Pageant Holiday Decorating Party Please join us following services on November 25th for our Holiday Decorating Party! We will put up some of our traditional holiday decorations and some new ones as well that have been donated by Dannelle Beauvais and her family. We hope to see you there! Worship Committee Worship is central to what we as a faith community do. Regardless of what other contributions we make during the week to this Beloved Community, once a week we gather together as a whole and share powerful experience. There events do not happen without a tremendous amount of planning, collaboration and thoughtful exploration. You can bring your unique talents to this community and help us all with this important project. The Worship Committee is seeking additional members! If you are interested in becoming involved in worship planning this year, please contact Brian or Shelly Gaza (briangaza@mac.com / shellygaza@mac.com ).Thank you! NEXT MEETING: SUNDAY, November 25, 2018 Pathways to Membership Are you interested in joining the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greeley? Would you like to know more about how to join and what our community is all about? Rev. Norris hosts a Pathway to Membership class approximately every six weeks about 30 minutes after services. The class is approximately 90 minutes and reviews UU history and theology, the history and structure of UUCG, and some of the responsibilities and benefits of membership. It is also a great way to get to know others who are considering joining our beloved community. The next date is November 25. Build Your Own Theology - WILL NOT BE MEETING again until after the Thanksgiving Holiday on November 27th, 2018. Offering Our Plate (Living Generously) As a worthy local charity, SPLASH was selected this week as the recipient group to receive our weekly plate. The mission of SPLASH is to create inclusive, safe, and positive environments for youth who may be at risk or need a safe space to be themselves; while providing resources to young people who may be at risk or feel disenfranchised due to their gender identity, expression or sexual orientation . Our Beloved Community is proud to help SPLASH in the spirit of this church to grow spiritually, live meaningfully, and help heal the world. .**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. Email Kathy Vaughn at kathy.jinka@gmail.com with your nomination or questions about the criteria for a nomination.** Coffee Help Romie 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 volunteers to bring cookies on one the following dates - Nov. 18th, Dec. 9th, and Dec. 30th. Please email or call Dianne Culver at ajculver3@gmail.com or 970-378-7544 if you are available. Thanks in advance! Chalice Arts We are proud to announce this months’ Chalice Arts show will be the Writing and Art of Ruth Zachary. Her art will be presented in the sanctuary. Thank you, Ruth, for lending us your art works! Other News and Reminders Fermenting Spirituality Rev. Norris will host Pub Theology drop-in discussion Groupon the second Monday nights of the month at 6:30 p.m Next Meeting Dec. 10th, 2018. The informal format will include discussion prompts on the monthly worship themes. Contact Rev. Norris at minister@greeleyucc.org for details and questions. Sunday, 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. 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! Comments are closed.
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