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From the Committee on Ministries (COM)
 How's it going? Who are we? Where are we going? Who do we want to be? We have been answering these questions as a church. COMs would like to hear more from you. That's why we will be offering a number of opportunities in the months of February and March to explore the questions as well as the answers. You asked us and we heard you with regard to wanting more opportunities to share your feedback regarding the life of our community. We have come up with a variety of dates set up for small group sharing. We encourage you to participate in a group to talk about what is going well in the church and what needs further work and any suggestions you may have. Unless noted, all starting times are 12:00 noon. Sign up at the What's Happening Table in the Palmer Room or contact a COMs member directly. If you would like a one-on-one meeting with any one of us, please call or email us and we will be happy to arrange a time and meeting. Sunday, Feb 20 with Marilyn Hebda, Dave Maly, Emily Sharp Sunday, Feb 27 with Dave Maly Wednesday, March 2 and/or March 9 at 7:00pm with Emily Sharp Sunday, March 6 with Andrea Redfeairn Tuesday, March 8 at 1:00pm with Marilyn Hebda Sunday, March 13 Congregational COMs chat in the Sanctuary after service In addition, COMS is putting together a survey for the congregation in preparation for a Settled Minster Search. We are using the survey from our past ministerial search and updating it to fit the current church climate. Look for more information soon. Your Committee on Ministries |
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Orientation to 2nd Unitarian Church
 Second Unitarian Church would like to invite any and all visitors to the orientation we will be holding on Sunday, February 6, 11:45 - 1:45. 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 Membership Committee Chair John Broome, broomejv@att.net. We look forward to seeing you there! |
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Freedom to Marry 2011 - Love and Marriage

Tuesday, February 8, 2011
6:30 pm to 9:30 pm
The National Museum of Mexican Art 1852 W 19th Street, Chicago, IL (3 blocks from the 18th St. stop on the Pink Line) RSVP Preferred: (312) 663-4413, ext 327 or saronoff@lambdalegal.org Wear Valentine's Day pink and red and enjoy an evening of hors d'oeuvres, an open bar, entertainment and wedding cake! Plus, get answers to your questions about Illinois' new civil union legislation! 
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Best Volunteer Job at 2U?

You want to do your part.
But your schedule is tight?
See how this works for you...
- Takes about 45 minutes
- Just once a month
- Sunday after services
- No extra trip to church
- No meetings
- No heavy lifting
- Interesting work
Find out more with no obligation. Contact Larry Lefferts, ltlefferts@msn.com, 773-973-5610
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Social Justice Council Update
 As a congregational member of both the Community Renewal Society (CRS) and the Lakeview Action Coalition (LAC), 2U should be proud of the work we have done to urge our elected officials to do what was right for our state and to stand for equal justice for all people in our communities. Over the past two months the Illinois General Assembly passed in both houses historic measures: 1) Legislation to abolish the death penalty. 2) New revenue legislation for investing in education, and human and social services. 3) Civil Unions legislation. The 2U social justice council thanks all of you for taking a stand and working for justice for all people.
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Money Matter$ Fiscal Year 2010-11 Operating Budget Status: YTD through December Income Pledges & Collection Plate 94,353 Other Income 25,442 Total YTD Income $119,795 Expenses Collection Plate Sharing 3,446 All Other Expenses 99,312 Total YTD Expenses $102,758 Total Annual Budget $254,474 Balance Sheet Snapshot - December Total Reserves & Investments 219,891 Land & Building (2001 appraisal) 2,060,000 Endowment 1,256 Restricted Funds 8,341 Total Long Term Debt $288,326
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| Calendar | |
Sunday February 6
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches; music by Kimberly Bares, MarySue Barrett, Lourdes Guerrero, P.D. Wadler
9:00am - Music Committee Meeting
11:45 - Orientation
Noon - Pastoral Care Team Meeting
Wednesday February 9
6:30pm - Vespers Service
7:00pm - Board of Trustees Meeting
Saturday February 12
2:00pm - Men's Group
Sunday February 13 Intergenerational Worship at 10:30 with
Rev. Adam Robersmith and Gabrielle Parra; music by the 2U Folk Ensemble
9:30am - Membership Committee Meeting
11:30am - Board Chat
Noon - Everything We Are and Do
Noon - COM Meeting
Wednesday February 16
6:30pm - Vespers Service
7:00pm - Making Peace with your Religious Past
7:00pm - UU Path
7:00pm - LFD Council
Saturday February 19
9:45am - Council Meeting
Sunday February 20
Lay-Led Service at 10:30 with Erin Walter; music by the 2U Choir
Noon - Anti-Bullying Training
Noon - COM Chat
Tuesday February 22
6:00pm - Social Justice Council Meeting
Wednesday February 23
6:30pm - Vespers Service
7:00pm - Making Peace with your Religious Past
Sunday February 27
Worship at 10:30
Rev. Adam Robersmith preaches; music by Jonathan Dunmore & Jim Simonis
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| Church Office Information & Staff | |
Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday, 9am - 1pm
Consulting Minister
Rev. Adam Robersmith
773-549-0260, ext. 13
minister@secondunitarian.org
Director of Programs
Gabrielle Parra
773-549-0260, ext. 12
programs@secondunitarian.org
Music Director Marianne Parker
musicdirector
@secondunitarian.org
Community Minister
Rev. Rudra Dundzila
773-593-7500
rdundzila@uuma.org
Business Manager
Chris Engler
773-549-0260, ext. 10
office@secondunitarian.org
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| 2U Ministry Leaders Contact Information | Board of Trustees Mark Sneathen msneathen@yahoo.com
Bookstore Gene Horcher horcher@att.net Council Neal Shankman nshankma@hotmail.com Finance Committee Gregory Redfeairn mr.rojo47@yahoo.com
Green Sanctuary Libby Harvey-Hill threebmetaldesign@yahoo.com
Hospitality Pat Zukosky zukosky@sbcglobal.net
Lifespan Faith Development Alyssa Joy Stowe alyssa.stowe@gmail.com Membership John Broome broomejv@att.net
Music Committee Nanna Cross n.cross@sbcglobal.net
Pastoral Care Rev. Adam Robersmith minister@secondunitarian.org
Religious Services Gary Bondurant bondurantgary@gmail.com
Lee-Ann Meredith badkitty@core.com
Safe Congregations Team Lourdes Guerrero lsguerr4@mac.com
Lee-Ann Meredith badkitty@core.com
Social Justice David Groves david@grovesology.com
Curtis Smith cmwright@sbcglobal.net Transylvania Church Kimberly Bares 773-506-9319 kimberlybares@yahoo.com
Webmaster Neal Shankman nshankma@hotmail.com
WIDE Community Atena Danner-McPhaden atena.danner@gmail.com
Young Adult Group Arcenia Harmon oya7@yahoo.com |
| Collection Plate Sharing | |
Our Fitts Fund recipient for December was the Minister's Discretionary Fund. We raised $895.20. Thank you!
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| Board of Trustees | Mark Sneathen, Chair msneathen@yahoo.com
August Staas, Chair Elect august@staas.com
Jeff Siegel, Past Chair jsiegel@hntb.com
Laura McKee, Treasurer mckeelaura@ymail.com
Liz Krumweide, Secretary liz.krum@yahoo.com
Neal Shankman, Council nshankma@hotmail.com
Berlinda Browne, Trustee berlinda.browne@yahoo.com
Jonathan Dunmore, Trustee drfooz@comcast.net
Norman Groetzinger, Trustee groetzinger.n@comcast.net
Curtis Smith, Trustee cmwright@sbcglobal.net |
| Board Minutes | | Available here are the most recent approved minutes of the 2U Board of Trustees' monthly meeting. Please note that approved minutes are also posted on the bulletin board on the north wall of the Palmer Room. |
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