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November's Worship Theme is LOVE!
November 10
"Mercy"
Rev. Jane Thickstun
November 17
"Transcending Mystery and Wonder: Unitarian Universalism Essentials Part One"
Rev. Anthony Makar
November 24
"How the Jester Lost His Jingle"
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 sermon, "What the World Needs Now" by visiting
uuca.org/category/sermons.
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Give Away the Plate
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Nov 3: Citizen Advocacy of Atlanta and DeKalb - $1075
Nov 10: UUCA
Nov 17: UUCA
To nominate a non-profit for UUCA's Give Away the Plate program, please visit
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Meet UUCA Authors This Month & Next
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The UUCA Bookstore is holding 3 book signings on Sundays over the next several weeks, showcasing authors who are members of the congregation! Please stop by the Bookstore to meet the authors before, between, and after services.
Nov. 10: Aimee Wise's Of Human Clay
Nov. 17: Michael Kuhar's The Art and Ethics of Being a Good Colleague
Dec. 1: Babs Hajdusiewicz's various children's books
This Sunday, come meet Aimee Wise. Her book, Of Human Clay, is a compelling story of her Irish Catholic childhood, life as a young nun, and her unique experiences as a medical missionary in Malawi. With astonishing honesty, Wise describes the crises and losses that she faced on her unique spiritual journey: a clash of world views, a patriarchal church, and an innocent but sensual first love. [Paperback, $17]
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Adult Religious Exploration Course Proposals for Winter / Spring
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Course proposals for winter/spring 2014 Adult RE courses are being accepted now through Dec. 16. For more information on types of courses that will be considered, how to propose a course and more, visit uuca.org/community or contact Carol Shoemaker at cshoemaker@uuca.org.
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Love Thy Neighbor- Especially When S/He is Hungry
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Imagine not knowing if you will have enough food for your next meal. This is food insecurity. Among the children at Hope-Hill Elementary School, food insecurity is a living, breathing factor in daily life. On Nov. 24, UUCA members will pack and deliver 130 boxes of Thanksgiving and other food to families living in Bedford Pine, a low-income community that is home to a large number of children who go to Hope-Hill. There are many ways to help and shoppers are especially needed. To learn more and sign up to volunteer, visit the Promise The Children blog site!
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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 Ministers 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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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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2014 Stewardship Campaign Update from Rev. Anthony Makar
For several weeks now, our Stewardship Campaign for 2014 has invited us to "put the pieces together and rise to our vision." Read more from Senior Minister Rev. Anthony Makar on the significant gap that exists between the 2014 proposed budget and pledges received to-date. Every member and friend of UUCA can still make a significant difference, so please visit the UUCA Stewardship page today to learn how!
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Underground Theatre Opening Night Spaghetti Dinner - Buy Tickets Sunday
This Sunday, Nov. 10, is the deadline to buy tickets ($7 plus cash bar) for the spaghetti dinner celebrating the opening of The Underground Theatre's final fall drama, Tennessee Williams' The Glass Menagerie. The play opens Nov. 14 and continues Thursdays through Saturdays through Nov. 23. Tickets ($10-16) are currently available for every performance. Need childcare? It's free on both Fridays, Nov. 15 and 22, but must be reserved at least a week in advance at uuca.org/childcare. Tickets may be purchased online at uuca.org/ut; by phone at 404-634-5134, xt. 216; or in person on Sundays or Wednesday evenings in the Social Hall. For more about the show, the Theatre, and celebrations of this final Underground season go to uuca.org/ut.
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Humanist Fellowship This Sunday - American Justice: What Happened?
It was believed by the Founding Fathers that inequalities in wealth and power do not become destabilizing in democracies as long as the principle of equality under the law is rigorously upheld. In the US, that principle has been routinely violated, but never openly disavowed. This week the Humanist Fellowship will begin several months of studying the ways in which justice has suffered under the political and economic changes of the last 30 years. They will begin with Glenn Greenwald, who makes the case that the US has abandoned, even repudiated, the rule of law and is becoming a land in which impunity to prosecution enjoyed by elites coexists with prosecution and incarceration of record numbers of ordinary citizens. 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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TBD Lunch Outing - This Sunday
TBD is UUCA's social group for those born between 1950 and 1970 (or thereabouts). Their next second Sunday group lunch is scheduled for Nov. 10 at 1 pm at Red Pepper Taqueria in the Briar Vista Shopping Center at 2149 Briarcliff Road. The restaurant is at the corner of Briarcliff and LaVista Roads, and the patio (enclosed) has been reserved for the group. New and current members are invited to join in. Please contact Cindy Hoffner at choffner@uuca.org with any questions.
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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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ABLE Issues Training Session - Nov. 12
On Oct. 22, 112 people from 21 congregations and organizations participated in the Atlantans Building Leadership for Empowerment (ABLE) Issues Convocation. Issues of greatest concern include quality public education, criminal justice reform, safe neighborhoods, and immigration reform. Members and friends of UUCA are invited to an ABLE Issues Training and Strategy Session on Nov. 12, 7 - 9 pm, at North Decatur Presbyterian Church. Participants will learn to more effectively sharpen the focus on identified issues, develop a power analysis of the issues, define clear action steps to move issues forward, strengthen relationships, and deepen faith. The training is free and can be helpful for those working on other social justice issues. For more information, contact Barbara Burnham at barbburn2@aol.com.
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Wonderful Wednesday - Nov 13
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. 13, UUCA's preschool tenant, The Learning Lens School of Early Enrichment will host with a menu of home made soups and stews (both vegetarian and non), salad, bread and dessert. 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, the service gives folks a chance to be still in an otherwise busy week.
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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). |
Dining For Women - Nov 17 & 21
This month's Dining for Women dinner programs will be held Nov. 17, (contact Emilu Bailes) and Nov. 21, (contact Mary Crawley). Proceeds will benefit Allied Solutions for Sustainable Education and Trust, Inc., (ASSET-Uganda). ASSET recruits Ugandan women to attend universities by selecting, enrolling and supporting promising young women in completing higher education. DFW's grant will provide 2 years of scholarships to educate 20 young Ugandan women, support Ugandan administrative staff and facilities, and enhance the Bead 2 Read program by providing training and support to artisans.
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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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Guest at Your Table - Begins Nov 24
The annual Guest at Your Table (GAYT) program sponsored by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC) will begin Nov. 24 with volunteers dispensing donation envelopes and informational brochures at each entrance to the Sanctuary before both services. Please plan to participate in this tradition of helping nurture a spirit of gratitude and the UU values of justice, equity and compassion in human relations.
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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.
Several families in our beloved community have recently been impacted by the death of loved ones so let's surround them with love, light, and healing during this season of sadness and loss.We send healing energy and light to Joetta Prost who is recovering from recent shoulder surgery.
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