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November's Worship Theme is LOVE!
November 3
"What the World Needs Now"
Rev. Anthony Makar
November 10
"Mercy"
Rev. Jane Thickstun
November 17
"Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Unitarian Universalism Essentials Part One"
Rev. Anthony Makar |
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Listen to Last Week's Sermon
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Missed Sunday's service? Listen to Rev. Anthony Makar's Celebration Sunday sermon, "Letter to 2113" by visiting
uuca.org/category/sermons.
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Give Away the Plate
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Oct 27: UUCA - $1396
Nov 3: Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta and DeKalb
Nov 10: UUCA
To nominate a non-profit for UUCA's Give Away the Plate program, please visit
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Channel Your Inner Martha Stewart
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Have the leadership skills to organize and direct a team of UUCA volunteers? Enjoy decorating for the holidays? The congregation needs help to bring in the holidays at UUCA. A lead volunteer (or two co-leaders) is needed to serve as the Greening Coordinator for the holiday greening of UUCA's building on Nov. 24, from 1-4 pm. In addition, 5 to 10 helpers are needed to be a part of the Greening Team. Help bring the holiday spirit into the UUCA building! To volunteer, contact Sherri Wiseman, at 404-634-5134 or swiseman@uuca.org.
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Are You UUCA's Next Lay Minister?
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Since 1994, the Lay Ministry Program has served to extend the reach of the professional ministry at UUCA. Together, ordained ministers and lay ministers have worked towards creating a faith community of healthy relationships, vibrant spiritual growth, and compassionate care. Every two years, a new class of Lay Minsters is recruited, and it's that time again! Please consider participating in this important and essential volunteer program. For application instructions, contact Rev. Anthony Makar at amakar@uuca.org. The deadline to apply is Nov. 14.
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UUCA-Kroger Project |
The UUCA-Kroger Project contributed significantly to the UUCA budget for the last 29 years. The Project began in 1984 as a vision of Walt and Alicia Hodges, and sales of Kroger gift cards amounted to $60K per year which provided $3K to the UUCA operating budget. Many thanks to all the Project volunteers and those who supported the program by buying gift cards.
Due to changes at Kroger, the gift card program for non-profits ended Aug. 31. It has been replaced by Kroger Community Rewards, which requires individuals to sign up online to connect their Kroger Plus Cards with UUCA's account Visit the "Community" section of kroger.com and have the Kroger Plus Card handy. UUCA's NPO number is 72080 (or find UUCA on the list).
Those needing assistance to sign up should visit the Kroger table in the Social Hall on Sundays between services where the team will have a laptop ready to help. |
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Sunday Morning Flowers |
Fresh flowers enhance the Sunday morning experience and are a lovely way to honor a loved one, a special day, an event, or a remembrance. If you are interested in providing flowers for a Sunday service, please sign up on the flower calendar in the Lobby or contact Sherri Wiseman at 404-634-5134 or swiseman@uuca.org. |
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Chalice Lighters Needed |
Chalice lighter positions have opened up through Dec. 29. Families of all descriptions are encouraged to participate in worship as chalice lighters. To sign up, visit uuca.org/worship. |
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Don't Forget the Time Change!
At 2 am on Sunday, Nov. 3 (or before you go to bed on Saturday night), please remember to set clocks back one hour as Daylight Savings Time ends. Or, forget to change the clock, come to service an hour early on Sunday, and we'll put you to work making coffee!
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Humanist Fellowship: Who Will Own the Internet? - This Sunday
In its scant 30 years of existence the Internet has had a transformative influence on every aspect of everyday life. Since the year 2000 the number of users has swelled from 2% of the world's 7 billion people to nearly 40% today, 80% in the US. In its infancy the Internet was characterized by "Net Neutrality," the principle that there should be no favoritism or discrimination in the allocation of access, download speed, or cost to users. And there was no surveillance. Partly because of the wonkish nature of the subject, most have been oblivious to how far the Internet has strayed from its early, wholly public, non-commercial, net neutral state, and what greater deformations may be in the offing. This week the Humanist Fellowship will attempt to remedy that. The Humanist Fellowship gathers Sundays from 11:15 am - 12:30 pm, and participants are encouraged to bring a donation for the food barrel.
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Fiesta de Libros Potluck - This Sunday
Celebrate the second successful year of Fiesta de Libros with a potluck and planning session on Nov. 3, at 5 pm at the home of Jim Kelley, 319 Delmont Drive NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. Bring a dish to share for this family-friendly evening of fun and fellowship. Anyone who has supported, donated books to, or is interested in learning more about this exciting program is welcome to attend. For more information contact Jim Kelley at 404-550-4437 or jim.utt@mindspring.com.
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The Glass Menagerie at Underground Theatre - Tickets on Sale Now
Those attending the Underground Theatre's fall production, Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie (Nov. 14-23) should look for a very authentic prop in Act II: a Soldan High School (St. Louis) yearbook. This yearbook hasn't been doctored for the play. It belonged to UUCA member Betsy Rivard's father, who attended Soldan in the late '20s! But there's a lot more than the Soldan yearbook to look forward to in this final fall drama by The Underground Theatre. Come see for yourself! Tickets can be purchased online at uuca.org/ut; by phone at 404-634-5134, xt. 216; or in the Social Hall on Sundays or Wednesdays. Ticket prices range from $10-$16, with several special evenings planned:
- Opening Night Spaghetti Dinner tickets: $7 + cash bar
- Second Thursday Sandwich Cafe tickets: $6 + cash bar
- Friday Childcare: FREE! (if reserved one week prior at uuca.org/childcare)
For more information about the show, the Theatre, and celebrations of this final Underground season go to uuca.org/ut.
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November Adult Religious Exploration - T'ai Chi Begins Nov 6
A mini series of the ever-popular T'ai Chi class begins Nov. 6.
The session will be held on five Wednesdays, Nov. 6 - Dec.11 (no class on Nov. 27), 2:30-3:30 pm, at UUCA. To register, email adultregistration@uuca.org or call the UUCA office at 404-634-5134. View the full course catalog at uuca.org/community, or pick up a copy at UUCA. |
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Wonderful Wednesday - Nov 6
Now through May 14, join fellow UUCAers on Wednesday nights for the variety of programs known as Wonderful Wednesday. The centerpiece of each week's programming is a Community Dinner, beginning at 6:15 pm. Dinners are served by UUCA groups or non-profits, and proceeds to go to UUCA programs and other good causes. On Nov. 6, the Villalpando Family will host with a traditional Mexican dinner menu. After dinner, stay for Wednesday Night Worship, UUCA's mid-week service at 7 pm in the Chapel. Led by our lay ministers, with support from our ministerial staff, this service gives folks a chance to pause and be still in an otherwise busy week.
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Laughter for Everyone - Nov 7
On Nov. 7, at 7:30 pm come laugh for fun, for community and for health. Jean Woodall will guide participants in an hour of laughing and breathing. Appropriate for all but the smallest of children, so bring family and friends. Call Jean at 404-378-1673 for more information.
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Jesus Seminar Study Group - Nov 12
The Jesus Seminar Study Group will meet Nov. 12 at 7:30 PM in the Chapel. The group will discuss "Nascent Charismatic Christianity," from Christian Beginnings by Geza Vermes. Copies will be available at the session. For more info, contact Sven Lovegren at solovegren@msn.com or 404-634-7750.
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Community Conversation with Rev. Makar: The Future Starts Now - Nov 17
On Nov. 17, at 1:30 pm in the Sanctuary, join UUCA's Senior Minister, Rev. Anthony Makar, for "Community Conversation With Rev. Makar: The Future Starts Now" as he discusses the next 10 years at UUCA. How can we make our future more dynamic and creative than ever? Come especially if you'd like to know where things stand with regard to the search for the next staff leader of our programs for children and youth. Childcare is available, if reserved on week in advance, by visiting uuca.org/childcare. |
The Gift of Adversity - Nov 17
Who has suffered adversity in life? Who hasn't?! Ever considered adversity as a gift? World-renowned psychiatrist, researcher and author Dr. Norman E. Rosenthal will be speaking on his new book, The Gift of Adversity, at UUCA on Nov.17, from 3:30-5 pm. The event is free to the public. He also writes about techniques that can help overcome adversity, one of which is Transcendental Meditation (TM). |
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Men's Fellowship - Nov 19
The Men's Fellowship meets every third Tuesday at UUCA from 7 to 9 pm, this month on Nov. 19. After check-in, a prepared topic is introduced by one of the UUCA men, followed by personal and group exploration, sharing, reflection and discussion. All are welcome. Contact Sven Lovegren at solovegren@yahoo.com for more info. |
Seeking Artists - Submit Art by Nov 24
The annual UUCA members Art Exhibit will be in the UUCA Gallery during the month of December. Members are encouraged to create artworks in acrylic, oil, watercolor, photography, sculpture, ceramics, fabric, pen and ink, charcoal, and more. Each member may submit three pieces for this exhibit. All 2-dimensional works must be in sturdy frames. No saw tooth hangers will be allowed. All works must have name, title, medium and price on the back. Artworks must be in the volunteer room by Nov. 24. Volunteers to help hang the show on Nov. 25, are needed and appreciated. For further information please call Ruth Gogel at 404-233-4036.
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Our Caring Community
For pastoral care concerns, contact Rev. Jane Thickstun at jthickstun@uuca.org or by phone at 404-634-5134 xt. 215.
We send healing thoughts to Dr. Bill Cherry and his wife, Edith. Dr. Cherry has a lung infection and was recently hospitalized. At this time he is back home at Sunrise Senior Living Center at Five Forks and receiving hospice care. His daughter, Ann, welcomes visits for her parents but please call her first.
We offer condolences to our former Associate Minister, Rev. Marti Keller, and her family. Marti's youngest brother, Russell Greenberg, died Oct. 25.
Our thoughts go to Rev. Makar's family in Canada. His aunt, Pat Koroluk, passed away Oct. 17 in Calgary, Alberta, at the age of 74.
Our hearts go out to Emma Antenen and her family. Emma is one of our youth at UUCA. Emma's mother, Amy Jo Antenen, died unexpectedly and tragically in a car accident on Oct. 22. Condolence cards are welcomed; please contact Rev. Tessie Mandeville for the family's address.
Our hearts also go out to the family of longtime UUCA member Joyce Durand, who died Oct. 26 at Hospice Atlanta. Her husband, Gregg Reinhardt, writes, "She was a young divorcee at a time when single moms were not well regarded in the traditional churches of her youth. UUCA became a second home to her where she and her two daughters, Lori and Tonia, found friendship and family. She may be best known as a friend to many. A person that naturally attracted other people and brought them together." The memorial service will be Nov. 3, at 2 pm in the UUCA Sanctuary.
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