The Anvil - April 2011 vol 2

Newsletter of Second Unitarian Church of Chicago

April 2011 vol 2

11:30 in the Sanctuary: Childcare provided.

Please attend the congregational Town Hall meeting THIS Sunday, 4/17 after service in the Sanctuary. Axel Gerhmann, our Ministerial Settlement representative, will be here for a conversation to describe the settled minister search process and answer you questions.

Town Hall Meeting on Fiscal Priorities

May 1 after service in the Sanctuary: Childcare provided

Sunday May 1 after the service is the opportunity to share your thoughts on the fiscal priorities for the coming year. Please come to share your ideas on where our community should focus our resources and assure we have the right budget for the congregation to vote on. We'll provide the draft budget with the results of the Stewardship Campaign, share the details of the budget, gather input and answer questions. Contact Jonathon Dunmore drfooz@comcast.net or Laura McKee mckeelaura@ymail.com for more info.

Annual Meeting

May 15 after service in the Sanctuary

Childcare provided

2U Community Potluck Seder

Wednesday April 20, 6:30pm

Please join us for our annual potluck Seder. Celebrate our Jewish roots by joining in our Unitarian Universalist Seder.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Roots & Branches

It's Stewardship Season at 2U, if you have not already done so, please sign up to attend one of the remaining pledge events so that we know what your financial commitment to the church will be for the coming church year July 1, 2011- June 30, 2012. It is essential for us to be able to plan our Operating Budget for the annual meeting vote that we get this BY MAY 1. Here are your opportunities for fun and fellowship to share your vision of 2U and what it means to you:

Barb & Allen Hailey's 2324 W. Lunt, 10:30AM Saturday April 16 (zooropa1@hotmail.com)

Jason Lamb & Emily Sharp 4607 N. Claremont #3B, 3PM Saturday April 23

emily.jason.1018@gmail.com

Curtis Smith 541 W. Wrightwood Ave, 7PM Friday April 29

cmwright@sbcglobal.net

Norman & Linda Groetzinger, 3420 N. Seminary, 10:30AM Saturday April 30

groetzinger.n@comcast.net

If you can't attend one of these gatherings, YOU CAN STILL PLEDGE, just pick up a pledge form at church, or contact the church office with your commitment office@secondunitarian.org.

Young Adult Ministry

2U Young Adult Playdate, Craft Night and Movie Night!

All between the ages 18 to 35 are welcome to attend three upcoming Young Adult events.

On April 20th, Erin Walter will be hosting an afternoon playdate for our young adult parents of small children. There will be toys, snacks, and coffee for parents. People can feel free to bring their own snacks, as well as any toys or clothes their kids have outgrown for a fun little kid stuff swap.

On April 22nd, there will be a craft night at the home of Margaret Redlich,mredlich21@gmail.com, snacks, sewing machine, and knitting needles will be provided.

On May 7th, Emily Sharp and Jason Lamb, emily.jason.1018@gmail.com, will host a movie night at their lovely home, movie still to be determined.

As always, for more information on 2U Young Adult activities and events, email Arcenia Harmon at oya7@yahoo.com.

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 May 1, 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!

Bike Stolen

Unfortunately a member's bike was stolen from the bike rack in front of 2U on Sunday, April 10 during the service.

The bike was locked with a chain that was cut.

When you bike to church this spring and summer, please use a U-lock, or other lock that can't be cut.

Social Justice News

Community Renewal Society's Day of Faith in Action

Springfield, Tuesday May 10 2011

Lay Preacher & Worship Presentation Workshop

Saturday May 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Do you have an interest in having a role in developing a service, addressing the congregation in a service, collaborating with others in a service presentation? Come discuss your ideas, learn what it takes to provide a meaningful sermon and how the Religious Services Committee (RSC) supports and assists you in developing your ideas.

To RSVP or ask questions, email RSC Co-Chairs Gary Bondurant, bondurantgary@gmail.com and Linda Marquis, lkmarquis@me.com.

Picnic & Worship in the Park

Saturday July 17, 2011

Sign up now for the 2011 summer picnic in the park. For the outdoor service planned for Saturday, July 17, we need some volunteers to help make this event even better than last year's. Event coordinators are Fran Simons, frandidit@aol.com and David Leaman, deleaman@att.net. Sign up at the What's Happening table in the Palmer Room.

"No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."

Whale Coast Alaska 2011