Calendar
Friday March 26
6:30pm - LFD Council Meeting
Saturday March 27
7:00pm - Folk Ensemble Rehearsal
Sunday March 28
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "Let There Be An Offering"; Music by the 2U Folk Ensemble
9:00am - Music Committee Meeting
Monday March 29
9:00am - 2U Employment Group
Thursday April 1
Noon - 2U Playgroup
Saturday April 3
5:30pm - 2U Potluck Seder
Sunday April 4
Easter
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "The Promise of an Empty Tomb"; Music by the 2U Choir
Thursday April 8
Noon - Retiree Potluck
Noon - 2U Playgroup
5:30pm - Night Ministry Cooking
Sunday April 11
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "Stronger Together"; Music by the Women's Choral Group
9:30am - Membership Committee Meeting
11:30am - Board Chat
11:45am - Orientation
Wednesday April 14
7:00pm - Board of Trustees
Thursday April 15
Noon - 2U Playgroup
Saturday April 17
9:45am - Council Meeting
Sunday April 18
Intergenerational Child Dedication Worship at 10:30: Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches "Earth Day"; Music by Carey Farrell
Noon - Town Hall Meeting
Thursday April 22
Noon - 2U Playgroup
7:00pm - Folk Ensemble Rehearsal
Friday April 23
6:30pm - LFD Council Meeting
Sunday April 25
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Rudra Dundzila preaches "The Community Ministry of Teaching"
Tuesday April 27
6:00pm - Social Justice Council Meeting
Thursday April 29
Noon - 2U
Playgroup
5:30pm - Night Ministry Cooking
7:00pm - Folk Ensemble Rehearsal
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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 programs@secondunitarian.orgThe Anvil - 2nd & 4th Mondays of the month.
Send newsletter submissions to programs@secondunitarian.orgScheduling EventsAll space for church
activities must be scheduled in advance through the office programs@secondunitarian.orgThe church is open for group
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 From the Board Chair
by Marva
I love spring. I am an avid gardener and spring is
the time when all my hard work is rewarded. The bulbs I planted the previous
fall begin to surface. When I see the tulips, hyacinths, and daffodils poking
their way through the mulch and leaves, and even sometimes through the snow, all
is right with my world.
I love 2U, and as with my garden, I have many
hopes for the church, for all of you and how we are together. We are in the
period of transition precipitated by a crisis at our church. We must be patient
and give ourselves time to reflect on our past, our values and the consequences
of all the things we did and did not do. And we must watch out for each other--
being patient and loving and accepting of each other is the only way to move
forward.
Let's approach this time of transition as not just
something to get through until a settled minister can be hired. Let's take this
time as an opportunity to prepare for a settled minister by practicing tolerance
and patience, working together to build a shared vision of our beloved community
and deepening our commitment to this place and to each other. In other words, as
Rev. Adam Robersmith encouraged us from the pulpit last Sunday, let's grow,
grow.
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2U's Email Addresses are Changing!
Gabrielle Parra, Director of Programs, programs@secondunitarian.org.
Chris Engler, Business Manager, office@secondunitarian.org.
Brett Rowe, Music Director, music@secondunitarian.org.
After March 31, the old emails ending in @att.net will no longer work.
Please make note of the change!
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Special Gift Campaign
Some of our members and friends have given quite generously to our
Special Gift Campaign which is allowing 2U to reduce the significant projected
budget deficit this fiscal year -- Thank You! With your generosity, we have
raised $12,000 to-date which will assist in driving down the shortfall. If you
haven't had the chance to make your contribution, there is still time. Please
make your plan to do so by April 15th. The actual donation can be made
anytime before the end of the fiscal year (June 30th, 2010). Pledges can be
made using this form or directly with your gift on-line at www.secondunitarian.org. Click on the Donate link.
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2U Music Committee
The 2U Music Committee will be meeting Sunday March 28th from 9 to 9:30 am
to select music and musicians for upcoming services. Everyone who is interested
in the music ministry at 2U either as an idea person or performer is
welcome.
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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 office at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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2U Potluck Seder
Saturday
April 3, 5:30pm
Sign
up at the What's Happening Table in the Palmer Room.
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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 office at programs@secondunitarian.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Young Adult Ministry
Take out the Taboo, pick up the Pictionary, and bring on the
Bananagrams! The
2U Young Adult Ministry invites young adult members
and friends (between ages
18 and 35) to join us for a potluck dinner
and game night on Saturday, April
17 at the home of Arcenia Harmon at 7:30pm. For more information, stay tuned to our
Yahoo! Group at
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/2uyoungadults.
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 office at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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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 office at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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MUUSA Summer Assembly
The MidWest Unitarian Universalist Summer Assembly (MUUSA) is a fun,
safe place for families of all kinds, for children, teens, young adults,
singles, couples, and mature adults. MUUSA is a place for creativity,
friendship, learning, relaxing, and sharing time together. MUUSA takes place
from July 4th to July 10th, 2010 in Lake of the Ozarks, YMCA Trout Lodge,
Potosi, MI. Please visit www.MUUSA.org for
more information and to download a full brochure.
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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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