THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SAVANNAH
Weekly Newsletter 
July 13, 2014
In This Issue
Worship This Week
The Week Ahead
Worship Next Week
Minister's Reflections
Religious Education
July Pot-Luck Circle Supper
Invitation to Clean Energy
Savannah Pride Day
Mark Your Calendars
Minister and Staff

Rev. David H. Messner

Minister

917-664-4027

[email protected]

 

Director of Music

[email protected] 

 

Jolene Byrne

Director of Religious Education

[email protected] 


Office Administrator

912-234-0980 


Marc Coulombe
Sexton

912-234-0980 

Maria Martinez
Bookkeeper
912-234-0980

Board of Trustees

 

Trent Kissinger

President

[email protected] 

 

Denise German

Vice President/President Elect

 

Martha Weaver

Treasurer

 

Donne Rolfes

Secretary of the Board

 

Ardis Wood

Trustee At Large

 

Nancy Arteberry

Trustee At Large

 

Pat Redden

Trustee At Large

Hours and Deadlines

 

Office Administrator's Hours
Sun. 10:00 am-1:00 pm
The office administrator will be on vacation July 14-20 
    
Minister's Office Hours 
next week: 
Sunday 2:30-4:00 pm
 Tuesday 3:30-6:30 pm
Thursday 5:00-6:30 pm 
 
Please email Rev. Dave to reserve a time during office hours and note that other hours are available by request.
 
Rev. Dave will be on vacation July 18-22.
 
Pastoral care requests can be sent to the team at any time to: [email protected]

 

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Worship This Sunday
July 13, 2014
Services at 9:30 am and 11 am 

Making Theological Connections
The 5 Questions Workshop Group 
and Rev. David Messner
A collaborative worship service exploring and celebrating five questions common to us all in human experience.
 
Our Worship Team includes: Kelsey Bankert, Justin Elkin, Caroline Hopkinson, John Iaderosa, Jessica Leavitt, Pat Redden, Lynn Singer, Tammy Smith and Carol Zung.
 
Special Music provided by Sanford Jones.
 
Religious Education students will stay in worship today for these multi-generational worship services.
 
After the late service, Our monthly drop-in covenant group begins at 1 pm in Phillipa's place. All are welcome as we share on the monthly theme of connecting together.
 

The Week Ahead

 

Sunday, July 13

  • Early Worship, 9:30-10:15 am in the Sanctuary
  • Early Fellowship, 10:15-11:00 am in Rahn Hall
  • Worship Service, 11:00 am-12:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Fellowship Hour, 12:00-1:00 on Rahn Hall
  • Drop-in Covenant Group, 1:00-2:30 pm in Phillippa's Place
  • Wedding Reception, 1:30-5:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place 

Monday, July 14

  • Executive Committee meeting, 4:30-6:00 pm in the Minister's Study

Tuesday, July 15 

  • Moving Forward Chronic Illness and Disability Support Group, 4:00-6:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • 3rd Tues. Covenant Group, 6:30-8:00 pm in Phillippa's Place (Messner)

Thursday, July 17

  • Board of Trustees meeting, 6:30-8:00 pm in Rahn Hall

Sunday, July 20

  • MH's Discussion Group, 9:00-10:00 am in Rahn Hall
  • Early Worship, 9:30-10:15 am in the Sanctuary
  • Early Fellowship, 10:15-11:00 am in Rahn Hall
  • Worship Service, 11:00 am-12:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Fellowship Hour, 12:00-1:00 on Rahn Hall
  • UU Transcendents, 3:00-4:30 pm in Phillippa's Place
  • Inner City Night Shelter, 4:00-6:00 pm at ICNS
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place 
Worship Next Week, July 20
Between the Eagle and the Hippo
Rev. Anthony Makar
Poet & Unitarian Universalist
 
Carl Sandburg once wrote, "There is an eagle in me that wants to soar, and there is a hippopotamus in me that wants to wallow in the mud." This is but a variant of the idea that there are two seemingly contradictory impulses the heart of every person: to savor the world and to save it. Today we connect with the genius of our UU religious way and how it helps us live within the savor/save tension and make it creative.
 
Rev. Makar is the Senior Minister of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Atlanta.  We are fortunate to have him return to lead worship in Savannah again this year!
 
This special worship guest leader made possible by the generous sponsoring gift of Bill and Donne Rolfes.
 

Minister's Reflections Messner

On the Monthly Theme of Connecting

The Voting Card

Rev. David H. Messner

 

At the end of June, I participated in the General Assembly of our Unitarian Universalist Association. As a settled minister, I also served as a voting delegate. They issued me a slim bright yellow card with which to vote at key points in the business meetings. With the power of that precious card in hand, I couldn't wait for the votes to come up.  I just kept thinking, "what else can we vote on? Ask me something else!"  It was like sitting in those old 3D movies waiting for the exciting moments when a dramatic image leapt from the screen toward you in the audience. Click to continue.

 

Religious Education for Children and Youth 
Register Now!
 
The beginning of a new school year is always an exciting time, and so it is as we begin to structure our 2014-15 Religious Education year.  The RE committee has met, and plans for the coming year are vigorous and exciting:  a new curriculum, a strong prospective team of teachers and teaching assistants, and a great group of students.

Our vision is to create a cooperative "church school" - a caring, active community of families. To make this vision a reality, we are asking each parent and caregiver to volunteer in our RE program, whether as a provider of snacks, a classroom teacher or assistant, a special projects leader, or a Service Sunday helper.  As we all work together, a strong, consistent and vibrant program will help students discover and nourish their spiritual lives. Just as importantly, you and your children will receive the support and human connection from other families that is so necessary in today's society.   
 
To enroll your children in our RE program for the upcoming church year, please click on the link: RE REGISTRATION FORM 2014.  
 
Please note that enrollment is required each year, as it is essential that we receive updated personal information.
 
Please attend an RE kick-off meeting for parents and caregivers to be held on August 10 at 12:30 in the church sanctuary. Rev. Dave and our Director of Religious Education will elucidate our vision for RE, as well as provide information about the upcoming year.  Childcare will be provided.  We are excited to see you there!
 
- The UUCS Religious Education Committee

July Pot-Luck Circle Supper!

Tuesday, July 22 at 6:30 pm

  

Roberta Hopkins is delighted to accept the

  

2014 Best of Savannah Award

for

Absolute Best Pot Lucks

  

and to announce yet another in this ongoing series of must-do social events, co-hostessed by Roberta Hopkins and Judy Saucerman.

 

RSVP, please! [email protected]
 

Environmental Advocacy Trip to Atlanta

July 28-29, 2014

 

Expense paid trip to Atlanta to help save the planet anyone?  

 

As you may have heard, the EPA has proposed new clean energy rules. One of only 4 public comment hearings is being held in Atlanta on 7/29, and the Sierra Club is encouraging participation from Savannah. They are providing bus transportation, all meals, and an overnight stay at a hotel in Atlanta for Savannah folks who register to comment. They'll even have signs and other "enviro-bling" for supporters when they arrive. The bus will leave around 6 pm on 7/28 and will return around 8 pm on 7/29. 

 

Anyone interested in participating is asked to register to comment in one of the morning time slots on the EPA site:  http://www2.epa.gov/carbon-pollution-standards/forms/public-hearings-clean-power-plan-proposed-rule#register  

 

Vicki Weeks is coordinating UU participation, so contact her at [email protected] to RSVP. Vicki will also be at the engagement table after the late service on Sunday to answer questions and help with registration.

 

Opportunity to Lead: Savannah Pride Day

 

The Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah has a long history of standing on the side of love as a voice affirming the dignity and rights of LGBT people.  One way we can continue this tradition is with a strong presence at the Savannah Pride Festival which is planned for September 13 in Forsyth Park.

Would you like to be a part of creating the UU presence at the festival? A team is needed to plan, coordinate and oversee the booth this year.  It is a fun and powerful way to connect with the larger Savannah community. 

If you would like to be a part of the team -- or even the team "captain" -- send a note to Denise German, the Chair of our Social Justice Committee, at [email protected].

 

Mark Your Calendars for the Coming Month 
  • Tuesday, July 22, Potluck Circle Supper, 6:30-9:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Wednesday, July 23, 4th Wed. Covenant Group (Messner), 12:30-2:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Thursday, July 24, Savannah Soundings Radio Team, 6:00-7:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Friday, July 25, Popcorn with TED, 6:30-8:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Sunday, July 27, UU101, 12:30-1:30 pm in the Minister's Study
  • Saturday, Aug. 2, Board of Trustees retreat
  • Sunday, Aug. 3, UU Authors with Ron Cole, 12:30-1:30 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Sunday, Aug. 10
    • RE kick-off meeting, 12:30 pm in the Sanctuary
    • Drop-in Covenant Group, 1:00-2:30 pm in Phillippa's Place
  • Monday, Aug. 11
    • Parents' Covenant Group 6:00-7:30 pm in Phillippa's Place
    • Worship Team Potluck Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2nd Tuesday Covenant Group (Ionno) 7:00-8:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Wednesday, Aug. 13
    • Pastoral Care Team, 4:30-5:30 pm in the Minister's Study
    • Social Justice and Action planning meeting 6:00-7:30 pm in Rahn Hall