Calendar
Sunday March 14
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "All Things Shall Be Restored"
9:00 - Pastoral Care Meeting
9:30 - Membership Committee Meeting
11:30 - Liturgist Training
Noon - Young Adult Circle Worship
2:00 - COMs Meeting
Wednesday March 17
7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday March 18
Noon - 2U Playgroup
Saturday March 20
9:45am - Council Meeting
Sunday March 21
Intergenerational Worship at 10:30; Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "Suddenly Springtime"
11:30 - Religious Services Committee Meeting
Monday March 22
9:00am - Employment Group
Tuesday March 23
5:30pm - Night Ministry Cooking
6:00pm - Social Justice Council
Wednesday March 24
7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal
Thursday March 25
Noon - 2U Playgroup
Friday March 26
6:30pm - LFD Council Meeting
Sunday March 28
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "Let There Be An Offering"
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Copy Paper
Donations Needed
The 2U office is running low on copy paper. You can help by donating 8.5 x 11 plain white copy paper. If you are able to donate paper, please bring it to church and give it to Director of Programs, Gabrielle Parra.
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2U is now on Facebook!
Check out our fan page for information, updates, and
discussion.
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Church
Office Information & Staff
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Communication Deadlines
Sunday Order of Service Mondays by
noon. Please make sure that events are inclusive of all members. No
additional inserts will be included in the order of service without prior
approval of the church office. Send announcement requests to secondunitarian@att.net. The Anvil - 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month.
Send newsletter submissions to secondunitarian@att.net. Scheduling EventsAll space for church
activities must be scheduled in advance through the office secondunitarian@att.net. The church is open for group
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 From the Board Chair
by Marva
Dear friends:
I have learned a lot over the last
few months since joining your Board of Trustees. The most fundamental is that I must take
responsibility for my fulfillment at 2U.
In other words, my behavior going forward should be the direct opposite
of how I related to church over the past several years. Therefore, I vow not to keep my head
down in hope that problems will go away on their own accord. I will communicate openly and
non-judgmentally. And I will not make
suggestions of how things could be improved without asking myself-how can I make
this happen?
But individual commitment is only
part of the process. The essential
ingredient is team work-after all 2U is a community. Rev. Rudra Dundzila recently gave me a nifty little
devise that demonstrates how teamwork functions. The key ingredients are working together, a
common vision, trust, commitment, and passion.
Hey, that sounds like 2U.
I feel it. I feel the teamwork and commitment when I walk
through the doors, listen to music, shake hands during worship, participate in
meetings or watch babies play. I chortle
with glee, spring in my step and bounce in my chair.
Thank
you
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Young Adult Circle Worship
The 2U Young Adult Ministry invites young adult members and friends
(between
ages 18 and 35) to join us for circle worship at noon on
March 14. Circle
worship is a time for reflection, discussion, and
fellowship with fellow
young adults.
The Young Adult Ministry works to create meaningful
connections
between young adults at 2U and with the broader church community,
and
to explore opportunities to serve both in the church and in
the
community around us. Whether you've recently moved to Chicago, or
if
you've been here all your life, our ministry recognizes and
supports
the joys and challenges of the many new beginnings in the lives
of
young adults at 2U. For more information contact the church at programs@secondunitarian.org
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Liturgists Needed for 2010
Would you like to help put on
Sunday services at Second Unitarian -- without a hefty regular time commitment?
Do you enjoy poetry or public speaking? Can you make an announcement that makes
people want to jump up and volunteer? If so, the 2U Religious Services Committee
would love to put you on our list of liturgists. Liturgists are volunteers from
the congregation who co-lead the candle-lighting portion of service, perform the
readings chosen by the minister, and make announcements during the service.
Liturgists should have a clear speaking voice and at least a little passion for
reading aloud and bringing words to life. Volunteers will be called on for 2-4
services a year, and you will need to arrive early for a mic test on your
scheduled Sundays. A short training will be March 14th after service.
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2U Dinner
Celebrate Spring together! The membership committee invites you to gather
together socially for a "2U Dinner" on Saturday, March 20. Warm people, great
food, fun times. If you're interested in joining in or hosting a pot luck
dinner in a member's home, please sign up at the What's Happening table.
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 Coffee Hour Hosts Needed
Bring out your inner barista. . . or baker! Coffee Hours
Hosts are needed to provide refreshments following Sunday services. Coffee
generally brews during the service and some prep is required during the service.
This is a great opportunity to support hospitality and community building within
the church.
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Small Group Ministry
Small group ministry is alive and well at Second Unitarian Church! We have
over 60 people participating in small groups this winter. Whether you're new to
2U or a longtime member, small groups are a wonderful way to connect with your
fellow 2Uers on a deeper level. (We'll be enrolling again for small groups in
April.) For more information on small groups, contact the church at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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 Unemployed or Underemployed?
Join the 2U Employment Group! Come
for support, concrete resources and accountability. We meet on the
4th Monday of every month in the Palmer Room, 9:00 - 11:00. Our next meeting is March 29. For more information contact the church at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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Orientation to Second Unitarian Church
Second Unitarian Church would
like to invite any and all visitors to the orientation we will be holding on Sunday, April 11, noon-2:00 p.m.!! This orientation will be facilitated by
members of the 2U Membership Committee and will be an opportunity to share
information about the rich history of UUism, the shared values of UUists, 2U's
own role in the larger UU movement, and what membership at 2U can look
like. Attending an orientation is one
prerequisite for formalizing membership at 2U.
So, whether you are a regular visitor who is ready to commit to
membership, or you are a casual visitor who just wants to learn more about
Unitarian Universalism, please join us!
Snacks will be provided and
childcare will be available upon request.
To register, please sign-up at the What's Happening table at church (the
big table in the middle of the Palmer Room) or contact the church at programs@secondunitarian.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
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 Collection Plate Sharing
February's recipient was our Transylvania Partner Church. We raised $695.52 in support of our partner church. Thank you!
Sponsor
an organization to receive our collection plate split. Applications
are available here or on the What's Happening Table.
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UU Women as Agents of Change
Women's Leadership Day
Third Unitarian Church of Chicago
Saturday March 20, 2010
UU Women's Connection proudly presents a program to
celebrate the 200th birthday anniversary of Margaret Fuller. We will honor this feisty and fearless UU
foremother by honoring UU women in our congregations who have similarly stepped
up in difficult times. One singular,
outstanding woman from each congregation will be honored, and she will attend
free of charge. Don't miss an
opportunity to recognize your congregation's Agent of Change. All women from the district congregations may
also register for a modest $15, which includes: celebration, honoring, ritual,
Margaret Fuller Conversation Salons, lunch, entertainment by MOMSthatROCK
(momsthatrock.com), and more. Materials
for submitting an honoree story for recognition on March 20th, individual or
group registration for the event and more about the day are available at www.womenandreligion.org:
connections@uuwomensconnection.org.
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