THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SAVANNAH
Weekly Newsletter 
September 14, 2014
In This Issue
Worship This Week
The Week Ahead
Worship Next Week
Music Notes
UUCS Stands Proud
Pathways Workshop
Save the Date
Hospitality
Denominational Affairs
Banner Mystery
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
Mon.-Wed. 4:15-7:15 pm
Thurs.-Fri. 8:00 am-12:00 noon
    
Minister's Office Hours 
next week: 
Sunday 2:00-4:00 pm
Monday 2:00-6:00 pm
Friday 12:00-2:00 pm

This week, Tuesday is Rev. Dave's day off, and Wednesday is his study day.
 
Please email Rev. Dave to reserve a time during office hours and note that other hours are available by request.
 
Pastoral care requests can be sent to the team at any time to: [email protected]

 

 Deadline for the Order of Service, Weekly Newsletter and Sunday Services Announcements: 

Tuesday at Noon

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Worship This Sunday
September 14, 2014
Services at 9:30 am and 11 am

Just Getting Better and Better
Rev. David H. Messner
The essential question is not whether we humans are good or not, or good enough, but it is whether we are getting better at being human through practice.

Our Worship Associate this week will be Rexanna Lester.

Religious Education will meet in regular classes this week.

Join us for the Second Sunday Covenant Group in Phillippa's Place at 12:30 pm (this is the chance to join this group for the new year).

Special music by our UUCS Adult Choir!

The Week Ahead 

 

Thursday, Sept. 11

  • Board of Trustees Meeting, 6:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place

Sunday, Sept. 14

  • 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
  • Religious Education, 11:15 am-12:30 pm in the classrooms
  • Fellowship Hour, 12:00-1:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • 2nd Sunday Covenant Group (Messner), 12:30-2:00 pm in Phillippa's Place 
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place

Tuesday, Sept. 16

  • Moving Forward Chronic Illness and Disability Support Group, 4:00-6:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Denominational Affairs meeting, 6:15-7:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • 3rd Tues. Covenant Group (Matthews), 6:30-8:00 pm in Phillippa's Place

Wednesday, Sept. 17

  • Choir & Vocalist Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Friday, Sept. 19
  • Pastoral Care Committee, 2:00 pm in Rahn Hall
Saturday, Sept. 20
  • Pathways Workshop, 10:00 am-2:00 pm in Phillippa's Place

Sunday, Sept. 21

  • Early Worship, 9:30-10:15 am in the Sanctuary
  • MH's Discussion Group, 9:00-10:00 am in Rahn Hall
  • Worship Service, 11:00 am-12:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Religious Education, 11:15 am-12:30 pm in the classrooms
  • Fellowship Hour, 12:00-1:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • UU101, 12:30-1:30 pm in the Minister's Study
  • UU Transcendents, 3:00-4:30 pm in Phillippa's Place
  • Inner City Night Shelter Volunteer Service, 4:30-6:00 pm at ICNS
Worship Next Week, Sept. 21
Services at 9:30 am and 11 am

Practical Dignity and the Sanctity of the Body
Rev. David H. Messner
Practicing respect for the physical integrity of ourselves and others.

Our Worship Associate will be Kathy Horton.

Plate Collection for: UUSC Haiti Initiative

Before worship: MH's Discussion Group, beginning with breakfast in Rahn Hall at 9:00 am followed by a hot breakfast at 9:30.

Children and Youth will participate in Service Sunday as a single group (children begin in the service and then move together to Phillippa's place).

Special music will be provided by the UUCS Adult Choir.

Music Notes
Kelly Blackmarr Carlile
Music Director

The UU Savannah Music Ministry is off to a running start, beginning with 4 new choir members! Welcome to Marc Coulombe, Erin Graham, Erin Roma, and Jane Hoffman.  The choir enjoyed participating in Water Communion this past Sunday with a high-energy Kenyan tune in the Dholuo language, celebrating the gift of water.

 

Youth Choir, for ages 8-16, will begin rehearsals...click to continue.

 

UUCS Stands Proud at the PRIDE FESTIVAL!

Come join UU's under the tent on Saturday, September 13, from 12:00 noon-6:00 p.m. Forsyth Park will be ablaze with color and activity as the 2014 Savannah Pride Festival is celebrated. As we display our banners, declaring we stand on the side of love and are  a welcoming congregation, get a  tattoo (temporary), munch on a snack, but most important, enjoy friends and greet neighbors! Our Pride Team looks forward to seeing you there!
 
Pathways Workshop

Sept. 20 and 27, 10:00 am-2:00 pm

 

Persons interested in learning about the culture, history and theology of the church are invited for the purpose of education and potential membership in the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah. 

This series of two classes is the path to joining the church and also to becoming more involved. It's a rewarding chance to learn and meet people!

Lunch will be provided.  If you have questions or would like to register, contact Rev. Dave.

Service Auction is Coming!

 

Volunteer: It's not just a job; it's an adventure!

Looking for a way to get to know your church family a little bit better? Come be part of something really fun. Find your ideal job helping with the fall service auction here and join your fellow UUs for this fun event!

Hospitality Helping Hands

Hospitality needs hands! We especially need: Souper Sunday volunteers to bring soup on the second Sunday of the month, a second Sunday cleanup crew and fourth Sunday sandwich makers. We're posting a sign-up sheet at the engagement table in Rahn Hall, or you can contact Denise Boehner at [email protected] o(912) 373-3018 (to volunteer for the cleanup crew, please email Roberta Hopkins).

And of course, you can find Denise and Roberta during fellowship hour in the kitchen area of Rahn Hall. Would you like "soup," "sandwiches" or both? Tell us when to expect you (just this month? Every month?) and we will welcome you with open hearts and open arms.

UUCS International Partnership

The Denominational Affairs Committee is still open to new members interested in our Partner Church, The Unitarian Church of Pestszentlorinc in Budapest.

There are many possible ways to be involved!

Contact Pam Terekhova at [email protected] for more information.

 


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If you know where it is currently stored, please contact Denise German.

Mark Your Calendars for the Coming Month
  • Monday, Sept. 22, Worship Team Potluck and Meeting, 6:00-8:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Wednesday, Sept. 24
    •  4th Wed. Covenant Group (Messner), 12:30-2:00 pm in Rahn Hall
    • Choir & Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Thursday, Sept. 25, UU Savannah Soundings Radio Team, 6:00-7:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Friday, Sept. 26, Popcorn with TED, 6:30-8:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Saturday, Sept. 27
    • Pathways Workshop, 10:00 am-2:00 pm in Rahn Hall
    • Game Night, 7:00-9:00 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Sunday, Sept. 28, Youth Choir, 12:30-1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Monday, Sept. 29, Planning Council, 6:30-8:00 pm in the new parlor in Bldg. 1
  • Wednesday, Oct. 1, Choir and Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Sunday, Oct. 5
    • JF's Brunch, 10:15-11:00 am in Rahn Hall
    • Youth Choir, 12:30-1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Wednesday, Oct. 8
    • Social Justice and Action Committee Planning Meeting 6:00-7:30 pm in Rahn Hall
    • Choir and Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Sunday, Oct. 12,
    • Youth Choir, 12:30-1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
    • 2nd Sunday Covenant Group (Messner), 12:30-2:00 pm in Phillippa's Place
  • Tuesday, Oct. 14
    • Strengthening Families Dinner Outreach
    • 2nd Tuesday Covenant Group (Ionno), 7:00-8:30 pm in Rahn Hall
  • Wednesday, Oct. 15
    • Gathering for White Cane Parade, 8:30-9:30 am in Rahn Hall
    • Choir & Vocal Ensemble Rehearsal, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Thursday, Oct. 16, Daryl Sherman Vocal Jazz Concert, 7:00-8:30 pm in the Sanctuary
  • Sunday, Oct. 19, Youth Choir, 12:30-1:00 pm in the Sanctuary