Another Anvil
Newsletter of Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
February 2011 vol 1
From the Committee on Ministries (COM)
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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

Orientation to 2nd Unitarian Church
februarie

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!

Freedom to Marry 2011 - Love and Marriage
rings

 

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!

Best Volunteer Job at 2U?
abacus

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

Social Justice Council Update
social justice
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.
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

Links to 2U's Fitts Fund Recipients

Sit-Stay-Read

Counseling Center of Lakeview

Community Renewal Society

Disability Pride Parade

Lakeview Action Coalition

Truman College Scholarship Fund

Meadville Lombard Theological School

Lakeview Pantry

Chicago House

SOUL

This is ME

Preeclampsia Foundation

Night Ministry

Unitarian Universalist Association

Second Unitarian Church of Chicago
656 West Barry Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60657
www.secondunitarian.org
In This Issue
From the Committee on Ministries
Orientation to 2nd Unitarian Church
Freedom to Marry 2011
Best Volunteer Job at 2U?
Social Justice Council Update
Money Matters
Links to Fitts Fund Recipients
Calendar
Church Office Information & Staff
2U Ministry Leaders
Collection Plate Sharing
Board of Trustees
Board Minutes
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  

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

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!

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.