THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH OF SAVANNAH
Weekly Newsletter 
September 21, 2014
In This Issue
Worship This Week
The Week Ahead
Worship Next Week
Splinters from the Board
UUCS Stands Proud
Pathways Class
Join the Discussion
Worship Team
Popcorn with TED
Game Night
Manhattan Jazz
Service Auction
Hospitality Volunteers
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]

 

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Worship This Sunday
September 21, 2014
Services at 9:30 am and 11 am

In Respect 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 late 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.

After the late service Rev. Dave will be offering "UU101," a one-hour class exploring the "roots and wings" of Unitarian Universalism for newcomers.  

The Week Ahead 

 

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
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place

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
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place

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

  • 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
  • Youth Choir, 12:30-1:00 pm in the Sanctuary
  • True Colors AA meeting, 7:30-8:30 pm in Phillippa's Place 
Worship Next Week, Sept. 28
Services at 9:30 am and 11 am

Take One Step Down
Dr. Edwin Johnson
The mysteries and misconceptions of discipleship.

Our Worship Associate will be Paul Kurmas.

Children and Youth will attend Religious Education classes in the classrooms.

Special music will be provided by the UUCS Adult Choir.

Youth Choir (ages 8-16) will rehearse from 12:30-1:00 pm in the Sanctuary

Splinters from the Board
Trent Kissinger
President, Board of Trustees
                         
There's little more satisfying than crossing items off of your to-do list. The Board of Trustees, with sharpened pencils in hand, have been one a roll accomplishing important church business.  First, the 501c3 application has been completed and submitted to the federal government for review!  We are unsure of a specific timeframe for a response, but we will keep you posted as soon as we hear anything from the powers that be.  In other news, click to continue

UUCS at the Savannah PRIDE Festival

In a brightly festooned Forsyth Park, Savannah Pride was celebrated.   Numerous vendors sold their goods and passed out information while bands  performed and people danced and generally enjoyed themselves. 

At the UU tent  visitors were welcomed  with cold drinks and snacks, and some even left with glittery tattoos. The festive  air continued throughout the day as our tent attendants handed out bookmarks, magnets and other information about our church.  In the  afternoon, darkened skies and not so distant rumbles of thunder did not dampen spirits or this wonderful day. See our photos on Facebook!

 

And to all of those  members and friends  who helped to make the day a success, a warm and heartfelt THANK YOU. Once again, we demonstrated that we as Unitarian Universalists stand on the side of love! 

Pathways Classes - Still Time!
September 20 and 27

We'll be having our first Pathways Classes of this new church year, on Saturday, September 20 and Saturday, September 27. We will meet from 10-2 each day in Rahn Hall. 

These classes are good for those planning to join as well as those just looking to learn and to meet others. This is the class for absolutely everyone entering the UUCS community.

REGISTER NOW by sending a note to Rev. Dave at: [email protected].

MH's Discussion Group
September 21, 9:00-10:00 am
Rahn Hall

MH'S Discussion Group will meet this Sunday at 9:30 am. Breakfast will be at 9:00. Our topic will be, "Iraq War III, Could It Have Been Prevented?" Child care will be available. All are welcomed for food, fellowship, and lively conversation.

Worship Team Potluck Meeting
September 22, 6 pm

It's time again to gather and plan for upcoming services, share best practices and break bread together. The first meeting of the Worship Team for the year will be a pot-luck meal on Monday, September 22nd in Rahn Hall at 6 pm. Bring something delicious to share.

As always, everyone working in worship is invited to participate: Worship Associates, Storytellers, Chancel Keepers, Music and RE Ministry members, the Sound Team and our At-Large Worship Team members all together. 

If you would like to be involved in worship, this is also you chance to get involved, please come!  For more information contact Rev. Dave.
 
Popcorn with TED
September 26, 6:30-8:00 pm
Rahn Hall

September's Popcorn with TED talk is Lawrence Lessig: The unstoppable walk to political reform.

 

This is an informal opportunity for learning, conversation and fellowship. Newcomers are always welcomed!

 

Please join us, no pre-registration necessary.

 

Game Night
September 27, 7:00-9:00 pm
Rahn Hall

Want a fun night out?  Plan to come to Game Night on Saturday, September 27, from 7:00 to 9:00 at Rahn Hall.  Everyone is welcome.  Learn and play a new game or bring one of your favorites.  Have questions or want more information? Contact Lynn Singer at 706-341-9724 or [email protected].

 

Manhattan Jazz at UU Savannah
October 16

On Thursday, October 16, the Sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah will be transformed into a Manhattan Cabaret/Jazz Club by the sophisticated swing of pianist/singer Daryl Sherman.

Read more about Daryl Sherman HERE.
Tickets are $15.00 and go on sale at the church this Sunday, September 21st (checks only) and can also be purchased on our website using credit cards or at the door using cash.

Due to a generous gift, we will have some tickets available without charge for those who for financial reasons would be otherwise unable to attend. Please see Rev. Dave on Sunday regarding these tickets. 

The Service Auction is Coming!

November 15

 

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.

Mark Your Calendars for the Coming Month
  • 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