2U Playgroup
Thursdays at noon.
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Calendar
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
Saturday April 24
Spring Clean-Up - 10:00am
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
Generosity is a spiritual issue of the heart. A person cannot move toward spiritual maturity until he or she understands that "where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." Matthew 6:21
This is the time of
year that members and friends of 2U spend reflecting on the importance
of sharing our financial resources with the church we love. Stewardship,
doing good with the resources you possess, is an integral part of
opening hearts and hands to both give and receive. It is a commitment. Not
as a consumer buys an automobile or sees a movie that fits their needs
and preferences, but in the way that partners and parents and family
and friends commit to each other-and stay committed-over the long term,
sharing good times and bad.
Our congregation faces many challenges this year, and our financial resources matter now more than ever. It's an important part of recruiting an effective and experienced Interim Minister. Without adequate funding, we can not care for our church building or fairly compensate our staff. Our
finances support all the ministries of 2U, including social action,
music, worship, religious education-and in the coming years, a
seasoned, effective Settled Minister.
Stewardship is integral to our spiritual, ethical, and philosophical lives. Please search your hearts, lift up your voice, and support this 'community of ourselves.'
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What's 2U Worth 2U?
by Neal
What do *you* pay for every month that means as much to you as 2U? A "casual dining" meal for 4 once a week? Two large coffee beverages from a chain coffee shop every workday? Medium-tier cable TV for 3 sets plus broadband internet? Gas, repairs, and insurance for a second car?
Many of us are willing to spend $170 per month -- $2,000 per year -- for each of these minor indulgences.
Don't
panic! The Stewardship campaign is not coming for your cable box or
your latte. You don't have to hide them when you host your small group.
But if you can make room for any of this stuff in your budget, why not
make a similar commitment to 2U, which gives you things that Comcast
and Starbucks can't match: Real community, spiritual nourishment... and
live music every week sung and played by people who love you.
As
you consider your pledge for next year, think about that $170 (or $340,
or $510, or...) per month. Given our budget and the size of our
membership, those are the pledges we need from those who can to keep 2U
open and thriving. When we make at least that kind of commitment to 2U,
we're building a worthy foundation to lift up everyone's hard-earned,
meaningful gifts, at every level.
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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
Looking to connect with your fellow 2Uers on a deeper level and discuss interesting questions? Consider joining a small group. Registration for small groups will be on Sunday, April 18 and Sunday, April 25. Groups begin in May and meet for eight sessions. Got questions? Contact the church office at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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Spring Clean-Up
SATURDAY APRIL 24, 2010, 10am - 2pm
Each year 2U encourages
the congregation to help clean the church property in order to prepare for
the summer season. This year we will gather on April 24th, 10 a.m. -
2pm, to sweep, dust, mop, and wash to enhance the interior of our building. The church will provide the cleaning supplies, and all we
need from you is to bring yourself and a smile. Please sign up at the What's Happening
Table. For more information, contact the church office at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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Lifespan Faith Development News
Would you like to spend more time with 2U's kids this summer?
We need teachers for this summer's Dr Seuss based program. Summer
is a great time to see if you enjoy teaching in our children's program
because the classes are a bit more relaxed and you can commit to the
number of Sundays that works best for you.
If
you're interested in working with children aged infant to 3 years old
now or this summer, you can make a big difference by volunteering in
the Green Caterpillar Room. We're looking for volunteers who can spend
as much as one hour a week or as little as one hour a month.
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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, May 2, 11:45 - 1:45 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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 Coffee Hour Hosts Needed!
Bring out your inner barista. . . or baker! Coffee Hour 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. If you are interested, please contact the church office at programs@secondunitarian.org.
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Lakeview Action Coalition's 2010 Action Assembly
Tuesday, June 22
7:00-8:30pm
Temple Sholom - 3480 N. Lake Shore Drive Power * Hope * Justice
Join
together with over 700 members from our community as we celebrate LAC's
work from the last two years and use our collective power to fight for
justice and advance our issues!
2U is a founding member of LAC. We are working to get a delegation of 50 people to represent 2U at the Action Assembly. Sign up at the What's Happening table in the Palmer Room.
Follow us on Twitter: www.twitter.com/lakeviewactionBecome a fan of LAC on Facebook |
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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