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Harvest the Power: Discovering Your Own Leadership
Whether you're new to 2U or have been around a while, only attended worship or sat on the Board, we invite you to attend Harvest the Power - a course designed to help us all understand how we each can contribute to the leadership of our congregation. Taught by Rev. Adam Robersmith, Marva Williams, Lizzie Kepler, and Jeff Siegel, participants will learn about themselves, our faith tradition, the congregation, and what being a leader means both spiritually and religiously - personally and institutionally. Participants can expect laughter and self-discovery, new information and understandings, and - we hope! - a sense of confidence in being able to participate in the life of the congregation in a new way.
Harvest the Power will be held at 2U at 7:30pm on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from January through June. NOTE: The first class is on Thurs. Jan. 19. We'll have a sign-up sheet on the What's Happening table in the Palmer Room; you can also contact Marva Williams with questions or to sign up to join the class.
If you're not quite sure whether you'd like to join us, you are welcome to come for the first four classes in January and February and then decide whether you wish to continue on. Think of it as an "open enrollment" period!
This is an excellent opportunity to connect with other members of the congregation and to deepen your engagement with your community - we hope you'll join us!
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Events
The 2U Social Justice Council Invites ALL to Come and Celebrate Martin Luther King's and Our Dream for a Just World. There are three MLK events in which you can put your values into action.
1) Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration & Public Meeting
What: Lakeview Action Coalition and Make Wall Street Pay Illinois
When: Sunday, January 15, 2012; 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. (sign-in and musical celebration from 2:30 - 3:00; public meeting will start promptly at 3:00)
Where: People's Church, 941 W. Lawrence, Chicago, IL
Who: Elected state and county representatives and leaders
2) Act for Justice on Martin Luther King Day!
What: Community Renewal Society Martin Luther King Jr Day Faith in Action Assembly
When: Monday, Jan. 16, 2012; 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Registration at 9:00)
Where: Kingdom Baptist Church, 301 North Central Avenue Chicago, IL
Who: Governor Pat Quinn, Leaders from the Illinois General Assembly, and hundreds of people of faith just like you from across the state!
3) MLK Day Celebration: Chili Cookoff, Dessert Baking Contest, Open MIC
What: Broadway United Methodist Church presents
When: Monday, January 16, 2012; Children's Program - 5:30pm;
Dinner - 6:00pm; Open MIC - 7:00pm
Where: Broadway United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL
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Your Complaints Are Music to Our Ears!
To accompany Rev. Adam's service on Anger this spring, the choir will sing the complaints of the congregation. This creative outlet for frustration is known as a Complaint Choir. The first step is to gather the complaints of the community. The music committee is gathering complaints from members starting this week.
What's that? You say you're too busy because your children are nagging you about playing with the iPod Touch 24/7, but you just won't let them? They're in luck! We are gathering children's complaints, too! Complain about anything you'd like; we just ask that each complaint be kept to one sentence. Please send your and your child's one-sentence complaint to Marianne Parker by February 1st. |
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Choir Corner
Start the New Year with singing! Join the choir! The 2U choir rehearses every Tuesday evening (except February 14!) around the piano in the sanctuary. Rehearsals are from 7:30 to 8:30.
Marianne is very prompt! It's only an hour! The time may vary for sectional rehearsals. BUT - there is always someone there to welcome you at 7:30! Don't be shy! We need you! Come and sing! Happy New Year!
For more information - without exclamation points - you can contact music director Marianne Parker or show up some Tuesday evening or call me, Myra Epping, at 773-338-4086.
Hope to sing with you soon!
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Be Hospitable!
Want to make 2U a more welcoming place in 2012? And make new friends at the same time? All in a short, low-key, once a month commitment?
Well, you're in luck! The hospitality team has openings for new volunteers. The overall goal of hospitality is to create a welcoming atmosphere for everyone who comes to 2U. That can mean anything from saying hello and handing out orders of service to ushering and cleaning up after services.
It's a great way to get to know people, do your part for 2U, and put your spirituality into practice. For more information or to sign up, contact Ann (ann.nelson@gmail.com; 708-362-7930) or Nathan (nathan.miller.6@gmail.com; 773-230-5823).
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Ingathering at Second Unitarian Church
 On January 29th there will be an ingathering of new members (and current members who have not participated in the past). If you plan to take part, please contact John Broome by January 25th so that you will be included in the group. |
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Roots & Shoots
Cats, Dogs and PAWS Thanks to everyone who supported the UU Explorers when purchasing pet treats at the 2U Bake Sale. The kids will be donating the $130 they made selling their homemade treats to PAWS. UU Explorers will also be throwing a PAWS Party on February 11. Activities will include making cat toys, bird houses and feeders. If you would like to help with this event, please contact Libby Harvey-Hill, threebmetaldesign@yahoo.com. More details will be coming soon. Rabbits, Chicks, Trees and Bees That is what the the Compass Points group decided to purchase from Heifer International with their earnings from a kids Baking Class they taught on January 7th. It was a successful evening and a good time for everyone there. Plans are underway for the next class/parents night out. Thank you for supporting our youth as they explore the big questions and find ways to make a difference in our world. |
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2U Young Adults Bookswap & Writing Workshop
 The 2U Young Adults will have a bookswap/donation drive on Friday January 20th at 7 hosted by Nathan Miller and Ann Nelson. Bring all those Christmas book gifts you didn't really want! They will find new homes either with a fellow Young Adult or through donation. You can get more information by emailing Nathan at nathan.miller.6@gmail.com. Next month, on February 5th after services, Elizabeth Baudler will be hosting Writing Workship. Email Elizabeth for more information. Other upcoming but not yet scheduled events include Yoga night and an ice skating outing. If you would like more information on the Young Adult group in general, you can email Margaret Redlich. |
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UUA Monthly Bulletins
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| Calendar | |
Sunday January 15
Worship at 10:30AM
Rev. Rudra Dunzila preaches; music by Arthur Mitchell
Tuesday January 17
7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday January 18
6:30pm - Vespers
7:00pm - LFD Council
Thursday January 19
7:30pm - Harvest the Power
Sunday January 22
Worship at 10:30AM
Gregory Potts preaches; music by Marianne Parker
9:00am - Finance Comte
Noon - RSC Meeting
Noon - Pride Parade Planning Meeting
Tuesday January 24
7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal
Wednesday January 25
Anvil Deadline
6:00pm - Vespers
Thursday January 26
7:30pm - Harvest the Power
Sunday January 29
Worship at 10:30AM
Inagthering with Rev. Adam & Gabrielle; music by the 2U Choir
Noon - 2U History Discussion: the 2000s
Tuesday January 31
7:30pm - Choir Rehearsal
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| Church Office Information & Staff | |
Office Hours
Mon. & Tues: 8:30am - 1:00pm
Wednesdays: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Thursdays: 8:30am - 7:00pm
Minister
Rev. Adam Robersmith
773-549-0260, ext. 13
minister@secondunitarian.org
Director of Programs
Gabrielle Montgomery
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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| Communications Deadlines | To have something included in the order of service, send it via email to Gabrielle at programs@secondunitarian.org by Wednesday at noon.
The Anvil comes out on the 1st & 15th of every month. The deadline is two business days before the 1st & 15th of the month. Email submissions to Gabrielle at programs@secondunitarian.org. |
| 2U Ministry Leaders Contact Information | Board of Trustees
August Staas
august@staas.com
Bookstore
Gene Horcher
horcher@att.net
Committee on Ministry Marilyn Hebda
mfranceshebda@mac.com
Finance Committee Gregory Redfeairn
mr.rojo47@yahoo.com
Green Sanctuary
Libby Harvey-Hill
threebmetaldesign@yahoo.com
Hospitality
Nathan Miller
nathan.miller.6@gmail.com
Ann Nelson
ann.nelson@gmail.com
Lifespan Faith Development
Sue Dunmore
jonsuedun@concast.net
Membership
John Broome
broomejv@att.net
Music Committee
Nanna Cross
nannacross@ymail.com
Pastoral Care
Rev. Adam Robersmith
minister@secondunitarian.org
Religious Services
Linda Marquis
lkmarquis@me.com
Safe Congregations Team
Lourdes Guerrero
lsguerr4@mac.com
Lee-Ann Meredith
badkitty@core.com
Small Group Ministry Susan Frances
betty714@hotmail.com
Gary Bondurant
bondurantgary@gmail.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
nss.church@gmail.com
Young Adult Group
Arcenia Harmon
oya7@yahoo.com |
| Board of Trustees | August Staas, Chair
august@staas.com
Mark Sneathen, Past Chair
msneathen@yahoo.com
Berlinda Browne, Chair Elect
berlinda.browne@yahoo.com
Laura McKee, Treasurer
mckeelaura@ymail.com
Andrea LeVasseur, Secretary
andrealevasseur@yahoo.com
Neal Shankman, Council
nss.church@gmail.com
Melanie Bienemann, Trustee
mbienem@childrensmemorial.org
Monica Drane, Trustee
paulandmonica@sbcglobal.net
Jonathan Dunmore, Trustee
drfooz@comcast.net
Norman Groetzinger, Trustee
groetzinger.n@comcast.net
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| 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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