PET BLESSING

(Sunday, October 5, 2:00 PM)

Following the worship services on World Communion Sunday, there will be a pet blessing at 2:00.  In truth, we will be honoring the blessings they bring to us.  All pets are welcome and a time will be set aside to remember those beloved companions who have died.  To keep the sacred circle welcoming and safe for all creatures, regardless of our home practice, all critters need to be leashed or in a carrying container.  Please also making sure your dear ones are current on their vaccinations.  If it is not possible/safe to bring your pet, pictures are welcome.  

An RSVP is not required, but is helpful: Rev. Michael.

Conversations about Jesus 

On Sundays through November,  

9:30 AM, Window Room 2, Fellowship Hall 

Ordering DVDs.

Each week this group explores how spirit guides our personal journeys, and we gain new insights by listening to each other. It is a sacred hour +, from 9:30 to about 10:50. We close the door to create a quiet space but you are welcome to come in.

PICTORIAL DIRECTORY

Please sign Up

Are you a new member who's trying to put faces with names?  Or a longtime member who's trying to put names with faces?  Either way, you'll be pleased to know that the Board of Deacons is making plans for a pictorial directory which we will publish ourselves.  Photos will be taken on Sundays in October; sign-up sheets are available. More information will follow, but please try to get your/your family's photo taken in October.  Questions?  See a deacon!

DECEMBER CHORAL EVENT REHEARSAL

Saturday, Oct. 4, 9:00 am - 12:00pm

Central's Choir will be sharing Vivaldi's well-loved "Gloria" with the congregation in the 11:00 worship service on December 14.  Rehearsals on this music will begin with a workshop on Saturday, October 4, from 9 till 12.  If you would like to join the choir for this special event, please do!

Pre-school Sunday School

11:00 AM TO 12:00 PM (Rm 205)

The preschool children can begin in Childcare during the early morning. They will be taken to Room 205 at 11:00 AM or you may take them to Room 205 any time between 11:00 AM and 12:10 PM. After 12:10 PM, the children will return to Childcare. Parents may pick up their children in Childcare at the end of church.

Through storytelling, games, and arts and crafts, the 3 and 4 year old children learn Bible stories and begin to explore ways to be kind to each other and our world.

K TO 2nd GRADES - GODLY PLAY

Please take your child to Room 201

Class in Room 207 from 11:10 AM - 12:00 PM

11:00 AM The children remain or rather in Rm 201

11:10 AM The Children are brought to Rm 207 for Godly Play.  

Children who arrive later than 11:10 AM will be brought to Room 207 by the Door Person when the story is finished. Because the story requires a focus of the storyteller and the children, we are requesting that children wait for the completion of the story before joining the others for the remainder of Godly Play time. Door Person will go to Room 201 after the story is told to invite other children to the class in Room 207. The children will return to Room 201 around 12:00-12:10pm. You may pick up your children in Room 201 following worship.

3rd TO 5th GRADES - GODLY PLAY

Please take your child to Rm 201 at 9:30am

Class in Rm 208 from 9:45 AM to 10:55 AM

At 9:30, the children are invited to go to Room 201 where the childcare workers will play with the children in the room or on the playground. The door person will bring the children to Room 207 at 9:50am.

   YOUTH GATHERING    

October FOG 

(Saturday, October 4th 7:00 PM)

Dianne and Paul have chosen German wines of any kind as their selection for the month, and, as well any German beer of our choice.  Any and all  appetizers or dishes, desserts or snacks to share that will pair with German wines and beer will be appreciated.  For those not familiar with FOG, attending is of the best ways to meet Central's members and visitors of all ages and stages of life in a casual setting.  The tastings are not formal, just informative.  You don't have to be a church member to attend and all are welcome!  Event Details: October 4th, 2014 at 7:00pm.  RSVP to hosts Dianne and Paul here for their new address. If you would like to be added to the mailing list for FOG, contact coordinator  Robin Lee Fitch.  We look forward to seeing you at FOG.

WANTED: 

Retired men to attend monthly breakfast.

The Retired Men's Breakfast group meets in the fellowship hall every 3^rd Wednesday morning.  We offer a big country breakfast buffet, good fellowship, and a half hour entertaining or educational program.  Breakfast is served at 9:00 and the program starts at 9:30.  Our regulars are aging, and we have lost a significant number of them over the past few years while only a few younger, newly retired men have come on to take their place.  Consequently, the number of men attending and the number of helpers has dwindled to the point that the future of the activity is in jeopardy.   The next breakfast is on October 15.  Come and join us.  You will enjoy it, and you will be helping keep this 37 year traditional activity viable.

EARTH TOPICS  

Monday, October 6, 6:30-8:00 PM

The NY Times science section (9/23/14) was about "Nature in the Balance" during our time of climate change. Over 300,000 people showed up in New York City to show the UN their concerns about our climate. The poetic language of Aldo Leopold in the book, The Sand County Almanac, reminds us of how humans have impacted the world in the 20^th century. History shows our impact through the eons. How do these realities impact our faith? In October, we will have readings (pp. 34-52) from A Sand County Almanac. Also, we will talk about chapter one of From Teilhard to Omega: Co-creating an Unfinished Universe, edited by Ilia Delio. All are welcome! 

Questions? Contact Rev. Ginnie.

(Thursday October 9, 1:30 PM)

The next gathering is The next gathering is Thursday, October 9 at 1:30 in the Fireplace Room.  Each reader will make a personal selection of fiction or non-fiction related to WWI. From Hemingway to historian Margaret MacMillan, we anticipate a stimulating  round-robin conversation. Send an e-mail to Geneva Benoit to request a sample reading list or to add your name to the group's email list.  

Sat., Oct. 11, 8:00 - 10:00pm;  

Doors open at 7:30 pm

8:00 :: Redwine Jam (Chris & Carol Moser)

9:00 :: Blackfoot Daisy (Don Sechelski, Wendy DuMond, Adam Sechelski) Find them on Facebook.

  Since 1984, Lena's Place Coffeehouse is a monthly opportunity to experience an eclectic mix of acoustic artists in a coffeehouse atmosphere. Candlelit coffeehouse setting. Coffee, tea, soft drinks, snacks, and yummy desserts available. Great sound system. Wonderful, full audience of appreciative listeners. Supported Charity for the month: Open Door Community.

Meals at Hagar's House

THCA gets a "Cool" grant from the Atlanta Community Food Bank

Toco Hill's Community Alliance has received a substantial grant from the Atlanta Community Food Bank.   These funds will be used to install a large walk in refrigerator and walk in freezer, similar in size to what a restaurant might use.  This will enable THCA to increase the amount of food distributed and the number of people served.  The focus will be on fresh food, such as fruits, vegetables and dairy. The additional freezer space gives the option of distributing large pieces of meat, such as turkeys at Thanksgiving, and freezing any excess food we might have for later use.  THCA continues to explore sources for fresh free food.  We offer free groceries to all who ask, so if you need food or know someone who does, come 1790 Lavista Rd, Monday-Thursday 1-4pm.  For more information, to volunteer or donate, contact  Mary Louise Wilson.

Unwanted Medical Treatment (UMT)

Sunday Oct 12, 3:00 pm, UUCA church

Daniel Wilson of Compassion & Choices (C&C) will give a presentation at the UUCA church on Sunday, October 12, 3:00-4:00pm. From the presentation summary: "Too many patients are subjected to invasive tests and treatments in their last days. Their advance directives, intended to prevent UMT, are regularly ignored or overridden.... [C&C's] goal is to make the case that in a patient-centered model, UMT should not occur." All are welcome to attend this information presentation.

Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta, 1911 Cliff Valley Way NE, Atlanta, 30329