Sunday, March 3
Patchwork Service at 10:30
Preachers: Monica Drane, Jonathan Dunmore, Andrea LeVasseur, Gregory Redfeairn
Music by Jonathan Dunmore, Greg Redfeairn & Jim Simonis
Wednesday, March 6
Vespers Service at 6:30pm
Sunday, March 10
Service at 10:30
Preacher: Rev. Adam Robersmith
Music by Kimberly Bares & Mary Sue Barrett
Wednesday, March 13
Vespers Service at 6:30pm
Sunday, March 17
Service at 10:30
Preacher: Rev. Adam Robersmith
Music by Audrey & Walker Shadle
Wednesday, March 20
Vespers Service at 6:30pm
Sunday, March 24
Service at 10:30
Preacher: Rev. Rudra Dundzila
Music by Rosalind Hurwitz
Wednesday, March 27
Vespers Service at 6:30pm
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Children & Youth Faith Development Schedule
Child care is available every Sunday in the Green Caterpillar room.
Sunday, March 3
Spirit Play
Roots & Shoots
Sunday, March 10
Spirit Play
UUExplorers
Sunday, March 17
Spirit Play
Roots & Shoots
Sunday, March 24
Spirit Play
UUExplorers
Sunday, March 31
Easter
Spirit Play
UUExplorers
Sunday, April 7
Spirit Play
Roots & Shoots
Sunday, April 14
Child Dedication
Intergen: No classes
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Recent 2U Plate-Sharing Recipients
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Church Office Information & Staff
Minister
773-549-0260, ext. 13
Office Hours: Wed-Thurs 1:00-9:00 pm
Dir. of Faith Development
773-549-0260, ext. 12
Office Hours: Wed 1:00-6:00, Sun 9:00-1:00
Office Administrator
773-549-0260, ext. 10
Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 10:00-4:00
Community Minister
773-593-7500
Music Director
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2U Ministry Leaders
Board of Trustees
Bookstore
Building & Grounds
Committee on Ministry
Finance Committee
Green Sanctuary
Hospitality
Lifespan Faith Dev.
Membership
Music
Newsletter
Pastoral Care
Sunday Services
Safe Congregations
Small Group Ministry
Social Justice
Transylvania Church
Webmaster
Young Adult Group
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IL Marriage Equality Update: Your Help Is Needed!
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The current Illinois marriage equality bill, Senate Bill 10, passed the Illinois Senate on Valentine's Day and the House Executive Committee on Tuesday, February 26. The only vote remaining is on the House floor, but the outcome remains in doubt.
Illinois Unites for Marriage, a coalition of organizations including Equality Illinois, the American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois, Lambda Legal, and dozens of others, needs volunteers to call voters in swing districts and ask them to call their representatives. To that end, Illinois Unites for Marriage is hosting daily phone bank events until the bill passes, both right here in Lakeview at the Equality Illinois offices at 3318 North Halsted, and downtown at the ACLU offices at 180 North Michigan. You can sign up for either phone bank at www.illinoisunites.org/events.
Legislators pay close attention to the number of calls they get, and one call from you could make the difference between success and failure on the House floor.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to call or email me at (630) 779-5424 or [email protected].
Thank you. Thank you for everything.
Katherine Wolf
2U Social Justice Council
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A Service on Service
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A Patchwork Service presented by your Board of Trustees
Sunday, March 3, 2013
10:30am
At 2U, each of us has something to give. Giving of our time and talent is our gift to the church, others, and ourselves. Service can be our actions for justice, equity, and compassion in human relations. Our willingness to serve can stand as proof of our belief in the inherent worth and dignity of all people. Please join us for this patchwork service with mini-homilies from board members Jonathan Dunmore, Andrea LeVasseur, Gregory Redfeairn, and Monica Drane. We will explore what it means to serve and how we can find ways to serve in our lives.
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Night Ministry Outreach
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5:00pm-10:30pm
Volunteers are still needed for our monthly Night Ministry outreach! Please consider spending a few hours either prepping, from around 5pm-8pm, or serving, from around 8pm-10:30pm. Contact David Gutowsky with questions.
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From the 2U Social Justice Council
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Second Unitarian Social Justice Town Hall Meeting
Sunday, March 10, 2013
12:00-2:00pm
After the Social Justice service on March 10th, attend the town hall to:
- Learn about the social justice work of the congregation, from local and statewide campaigns and community partners to plate-sharing and political education
- Get involved in one of our 11 action groups
- Engage the congregation in issues you're passionate about
- Eat free snacks
Community Renewal Society 2-Part Organizing Training
Saturdays, March 23 & April 13, 2013
9:00am-12:00pm
To live our faith most authentically, we need to be effective practitioners of justice. In this two-part training, we will learn how to build relationships, power, and new justice ministries in our congregation. This training is for people who want to learn how to make change to build a more just community, and for any lay leaders who want some free leadership development. Breakfast provided.
Please email Megan Selby with questions or to RSVP, or sign up on the Welcome Table.
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Fiber Arts Bunch
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2:00-4:00pm
Join the Fiber Arts Bunch on Sunday, March 10th at Susan Richter's for fun with knitting, crocheting, needlepoint, or just good conversation. All skill levels welcome. For more information, including location and directions, please email Sue or give her a call at (872) 220-3810.
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Social Group for Retirees & Active Seniors
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Wednesday, March 13, 2013
12:30pm
We will be meeting again on March 13th, 2013 in the Palmer Room at 2U. Basic victuals will be hearty soup, one vegetarian, one meat-laden.
Participants are encouraged to add to the feast, but this is not mandatory. Please contact Gary Bondurant if you intend to participate, and let him know what you can contribute.
We will continue to get to know each other and share ideas about how we will function and what our goals are to be. You don't necessarily need to be a 2U member to participate. We hope to see you there!
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Building & Grounds Work Party
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Sunday, March 17, 2013
12:00pm
Space in the Utility Closet: The Final Frontier!
How are you at organizing things? On March 17th at 12:00, Building & Grounds will have a work party to reorganize the big downstairs utility closet. Lots of important stuff is stored down there. (Light bulbs, tools etc.) Can we make things easier to find? If you have ideas about organizing the closet, or if you'd just like to pitch in and help move stuff around, please contact Don MacGregor at (773) 517-7334.
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From the Young Adult Group
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On March 17, the Young Adult Group will have their monthly brunch following services, and on March 24, they will have circle worship following services. For more details on these events and the group in general, please email Erin Rusmi and David Dyer at [email protected].
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Welcome to our Newest 2U Member
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Shaun Boosinger hails from Springfield, Illinois. He came to Chicago to attend Harold Washington College, where he is studying computer science. In his free time, Shaun enjoys rollerblading, watching hockey, and exploring Chicago. He attended the UU Church in Springfield and was already acquainted with members of the 2U Young Adult Group when he came to 2U in August. Shaun has joined a small group and is thinking about joining the choir or assisting with The Night Ministry.
A warm welcome to Shaun!!!!
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Better Government Association:
Citizen Watchdog Training
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Thursday, March 7, 2013
6:30-8:30pm
You are invited to the Better Government Association's seminar about keeping watch over your government, right here at 2U.
This is an informational session to help people learn how they can use the Freedom of Information Act and the Open Meetings Act to be watchdogs over their governments and get the information they need.
Expert presenters from the Illinois Attorney General's Public Access Bureau and Kirkland & Ellis LLP will teach you all you need to know to keep an eye on your local government. Members of the BGA Investigative Unit also will be there.
This event is free and open to the public. For more information or to RSVP, please click here or email Stephanie Simon, Civic Engagement Coordinator at BGA.
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Child Dedication
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
Each spring and fall, we at 2U share in the dedication of members' children who have come into our community. Whether babies or teenagers, we celebrate and welcome all those who have not yet come of age, and offer up our promise to be alongside them as they grow in their faith. If you and your children would like to participate in the upcoming child dedication ceremony on April 14th, please contact Director of Faith Development Kellie Kelly.
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Share Stories, Mold Character:
Our Children's and Your Own
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Did you know Susan B. Anthony was a Unitarian?
No? Then we need YOU to volunteer in our Children and Youth Faith Development program (CYFD)!
Have you heard the story of Buddha's Birthday? Do you know all 7 UU Promises and what colors of the rainbow each represents?
No? Then we need YOU to volunteer in our Spirit Play classrooms (preschool through 2nd grade)!
We are in GREAT need of Spirit Play storytellers and doorkeepers. No experience is required-- just a willingness to spend some time with our young ones. We're looking for folks to volunteer one Sunday a month (classes take place during the normal Sunday services). We have wonderful and experienced teachers who started out just like you.
Depending on your interest, you can tell our UU stories using prepared story baskets or you can assist the storyteller with attendance, individual "work" time (aka individual play), and Feast (no cooking required either, hehe).
If you are interested or just curious, please contact Kellie Kelly for more information (a background check is required).
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Choir Corner
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The choir rehearses around the piano in the sanctuary on Tuesday evenings at 7:30. Enjoy the warmth of musical community in the cold of winter. For more information, email music director Marianne Parker, or just come to a rehearsal. All voices are welcome!
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Money Matters
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Fiscal Year 2012-13: YTD Through January
Income
| | | | Pledges & Collection Plate | $ 111,212 | | Other Income | $ 49,579 | | Total (YTD) | $ 160,791 | | Budget Projection 2012-13 | $ 244,725 | | | |
Expenses
| | | Collection Plate Sharing | $ 3,708 | | All other Expenses | $ 133,969 | | Total (YTD) | $ 137,677 | | Budget Projection 2012-13 | $ 254,958 | | | |
Debt and Deficit
| | | Projected Deficit 2012-13 | $ 10,233 | | Long Term Debt | $ 234,826 |
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Anvil Deadlines
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Have a message to put in the Anvil? Plan ahead! Please have all submissions in to Jen Duston at [email protected] by 5pm on the Wednesday before the 1st or the 15th of the month.
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