THIS WEEK AT UCR
Today: 7 p.m., Drum Circle with Hawkwoman
Sunday: 9 - 9:45 a.m., Lazarus Blueprint" in Sacred Grounds with Janith Griffith;
10, Service with Rev. brenda ehret; Guest Musician, Abby Merrill with Nina Swanson;
Following Service - Brunch with Bill, Pat & Tracey
Monday: 9 p.m., TV Channel 18 MediaCom
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m., Yoga with Cindy in Sanctuary; 7, A Course in Miracles in Strong Room
Wednesday: 6 p.m., Meditation with Jan Griffith; 7, Choir practice; This is Ash Wednesday
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THIS WEEK'S BIRTHDAYS
Debbra Galland 8
Lisa Klostermann 9
Angie Bohling 10
Claire Hanson 11
Valerie Preston 11
Meredith Fisher 12
Benita Price 14
Brianna Zumhof 14
AFFIRMATION
I open my heart to receive Divine Grace.
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REV. BRENDA SPEAKING, ABBY MERRILL SINGING
Rev. brenda will return to the platform to give the talk, titled "Everything's Backwards", for our 10  a.m. Sunday service this week. Glean some tips on navigating through life when your little corner of the universe turns upside down. Special musician will be singer Abby Merrill, age 12, who is a sixth grader at Lincoln Elementary in Iowa City. Abby has performed at Theatre Cedar Rapids as Susan Waverly in "White Christmas," at the Marriott Lincolnshire in Chicago as Jojo in "Seussical," and in a variety of productions at the Metropolis Theatre in Arlington Heights, IL. Most recently, she was Louisa in "The Sound of Music" at Starlighters II Theatre in Anamosa. Abby was scheduled to perform a couple of weeks ago, but had to postpone. We're glad she'll be able to join us this Sunday instead.
LENTEN BOOK STUDY CONTINUES SUNDAY
Join Jan Griffith, Licensed Unity Leader for an exciting Lenten Book Study during Feb. and March. The book is The Lazarus Blueprint by Mary-Alice and Richard Jafolla and is available in Sacred Grounds and Books. Lively discussion over coffee, tea, and pastries will take place on Sundays now through March 17 from 9 - 9:45 AM in Sacred Grounds. Come discover the 6 steps hidden in the Lazarus Bible story. Overcome obstacles to redesign and resurrect your own life! The topic for Sunday, February 10, is "Turn Away." How do we turn away from the negative messages in our lives? Drop in any Sunday...all are welcome!
SPECIAL TREAT: MUSIC BEFORE SERVICES
UCR encourages you to come early to the 10 a.m. Sunday services on February 17 and 24, when our weekly guest musicians will provide special music starting at 9:45. The Five Seasons Trio, consisting of Lynne Hart on clarinet, Gail Williams on piano, and Rich Wagor on bass, will perform Feb. 17, and pianist Louis Collins will perform Feb. 24.
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS SERIES BEGINS SUNDAY FEB 10
Please join LUL and certified Healthy Congregation facilitators Janith Griffith and Susan Liddell as they kick off their 2013 Healthy Congregation series this Sunday. It will begin at 11:30 a.m. in the Strong Room, then continuing each quarter in 2013. The first topic will be "Healthy Relationships/Healthy Helping." Ask yourself, "Do you ever feel used or unappreciated in your relationships? How can you help others in a healthy way without getting hurt or feeling burned out?" Join us for a morning of "healthy" discoveries!
2013 PRAYER CHAPLAIN PROGRAM
Are you passionate about prayer and are you open to deepening your prayer consciousness? Are you searching for new avenues of service, or new possibilities? If yes, the Prayer Chaplain Program could be the perfect match for you. If this opportunity resonates with you please plan to attend one Prayer Chaplain Orientation in the Chapel on either Saturday, February 16 from 10-11:00 a.m. or Sunday, February 17 from 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. There is a sign-up sheet in the foyer. If you have questions contact Barb Buchanan, LUL, Prayer Chaplain Coordinator at 319-364-5875.
YOUTH MINISTRY TRAINING EVENT
On Saturday, February 23, from 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., there will be a training event that is facilitated by the Rev. Diane Venzera, CSE, LUT, Great Lakes Youth and Family Ministry Consultant. The emphasis will be on how to create a thriving program using a multi-aged classroom. This event will take place at UCR and the fee is $40 per person, with lunch provided on a love offering basis. This training is for all members of our Youth Ministry team, ministers, board members, parents, and other adults interested in supporting the programs. For questions and further information, there are flyers at UCR or you can call 319-393-5422.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES UPDATES
Paula Land wishes to thank everyone so much for showing up and actively participating in the annual membership meeting! She would especially like to thank the UCR congregation for supporting her the past two years as president of the board. Your entire board of trustees is a stellar group of dedicated leaders with whom she has had the privilege of serving. At the annual meeting, we recognized Don Epley for his commitment these past three years and welcomed Gary Gilbert as new trustee for the next three years. I look forward to continuing to serve as a trustee and joyfully pass the reins to your new board president, Joshua Haun. UnityCR is blessed!
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