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Sunday, April 24
Music from the Nairobi Girls Chorale featured during the 9:15am Worship Service
An assemblage of girls drawn from various high schools and university colleges in Kenya. Singing and performance of classical, pop, African folk,and adapted and arranged works!
Worship Service - 9:15 and 11:00am
"This is what I am interested in now..."
The second half of life is finding meaning and growing up. I came to UCE in 1999. In the 17 years to today, where have we been and how have we finally grown up? A reflection on the journey toward spiritual maturity. Rev. Sue Sinnamon speaking. Sue Sinnamon was Minister of Religious Education at UCE from 1999 until 2007. She works full time as a Spiritual Director. She created the Clergy Seminar in Congregation Based Spiritual Direction. She is Assistant Minister at First UU Richmond, VA and adjunct staff at Richmond Hill Virginia as a Spiritual Director.
Children's Religious Education - 9:15 and 11:00am
Preschool, kindergarten-first grade, second-third-fourth grade, and fifth-sixth grade classes meet from 9:15-10:30 and 11:00-12:15. The seventh-eighth grade class and the senior high youth group meet at 11:00. All will begin in the sanctuary for the first part of the worship service before going to classes. Childcare for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers is available from 9:00-12:30.
Spiritual Journeys - a 3 Part Discussion
Sundays, April 24 and May 1, 10:15-11am
We'll explore our religious and spiritual backgrounds, where we come from, what we want to cherish and what we want to release as we continue our journeys. This is a conversation open to all no matter where you are on the path - exploring membership, new members and long-term members alike.
Rummage Sale Setup Begins - 12:30pm
Crackerbarrel - 9:30am
"Scandinavian Economies"
The Scandinavian countries are fairly equal with high standards of living. But does the welfare state deserve credit for this state of affairs? When Sweden took democratic socialist policies further than its neighbors from 1970 to 1990, its economy fell more sharply, with real wages stagnating. Abandoning Bernienomics in the 1990s, Sweden saw real wages rise by about 2/3 in the following two decades. For the United States to be more like modern Sweden would mean more deregulation, freer trade, a national school voucher system, partially privatized pensions, no property tax, no inheritance tax, much lower corporate taxes and highly regressive value-added taxes as a major revenue source. Discussion Leader: Scot Campbell
The Chris Isely Cancer Support Group
This Sunday at 9:15am
The group is open to anyone facing cancer, either personally or through a family member or friend. This lay-led group is a safe place for sharing and hope. Interested participants are encouraged to drop in any time. Questions? Contact Renee Hoff or Brian Meister.
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UCE Rummage Sale
Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30 
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When you look at the date, you should say to yourself:
Am I ready for the Rummage Sale?
Have I signed up to help? Have I sorted my stuff?
Have I sent all my friends an email?
So just to remind all of you:
We need everyone, for one hour or ten,
We need all the help that we seek!!!
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Rummage Sale Requests/Information
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Attention Bakers!
We need your yummy creations to sell at the Rummage Cafe on April 29 and 30. If you can contribute, or you have questions, please email Sheila Holder at sheila052130@yahoo.com. Both breakfast and dessert treats are welcome. Make your specialty, or bring brownies, cookies, cupcakes or rice krispy treats. If you don't bake, cash donations for bagels and supplies are welcome. Please label your contribution with your name and deliver to UCE any time fron the evening of April 28 evening through the morning of April 30.
Childcare for Rummage Sale Volunteers
Would you like to volunteer to help with the rummage sale, but would need childcare? Let's have a play date! If you have children between the ages of 1 and 5, bring them to the church on Wednesday, April 27 between 9-11:00am. Jessica Tomell-Presto and Christina Habib will be available to take care of your child(ren) during this two hour time slot while you help with the set up of the rummage sale. You must RSVP by April 24: prestomgk@comcast.net
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Sue Sinnamon Potluck Dessert
Saturday, April 23, 7-9pm
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UCE's 125th anniversary celebration continues April 23-24 with the visit of the Rev. Sue Sinnamon, who served as Minister of Religious Education, 1999-2007. All are invited to a potluck dessert, which will be held in her honor, on Saturday, April 23, 7-9pm. The Rev. Sinnamon will deliver the sermons at both services on April 24. Sign-up for the potluck
The Saturday evening dessert potluck, celebrating our shared history and community, will be a festive event for all UCE members; for some, it is re-visiting UCE's recent past, while for others, it is learning more about it.
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Child Dedications Available
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A ceremony of dedication of children will be included in our Sunday morning worship service on May 8 at 11:00. In this ceremony, children are named and blessed, parents dedicate themselves to the young lives entrusted to them, and the congregation dedicates itself to be a loving community in which all may thrive. This ceremony is appropriate for infants as well children who may be new to the congregation or have not previously been dedicated. Parents who would like their children to be included in this ceremony are asked to contact Rev. Connie Grant at cgrant@ucevanston.org or 847-864-1330 ext. 103.
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Being Mortal
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7:00 - 9:00pm
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Join us to gain new insights into such important current issues as quality of life, crucial conversations, advance directives, hospice care, and elective dying as we explore the book Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End (Metropolitan Books, 2014), available at the Book H.Author Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, turns his attention to age and infirmity, and how 'the medicalization of death' is failing us. Noting the difficulties that doctors and relatives have with end of life issues, Gawande argues that survival should not be the main concern, but rather well-being. In a war you cannot win "You don't want a general who fights to the point of total annihilation," he suggests. "You don't want Custer. You want Robert E. Lee who knows how to fight for territory that can be won and how to surrender when it can't." Facilitated by Cathy Deamant, Carol Nielsen, and Dick Whitaker.
Please sign up on the Religious Education bulletin board near the Lobby or with the UCE office at learning@ucevanston.org or 847-864-1330.
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Take a Stand Against Racism with us on Friday, April 29, 12:30pm
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What can one person do to eliminate racism? You can take 15 minutes out of your day on Friday, April 29, to participate in YWCA Evanston/North Shore's annual Stand Against Racism along Ridge Ave.
In 2015, UCE was one of 100 local organizations in Evanston and Skokie that participated in the Stand.
Stand with us and take the pledge to work for racial justice not just today, but all year long. Invite your friends and neighbors to join us!
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UCE and Refugee Sponsorship: Change a life, give some time from your life!
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The Refugee Task Force is ready to ask for your help. Join us for a potluck on Monday, May 2 at 6:00pm. Please bring a dish to share. The program will start at 6:45. We have speakers from various churches who have sponsored a refugee. We hope to have a family in late summer. We need your help. There are tasks for everyone. Questions: Ask Jeanne Kerl, Jane Kenamore or Carol Nielsen.
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After Church Mother's Day Lunch
Sunday, May 8, 12:15pm
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Celebrate Mother's Day by joining us for a delicious lunch after the 11:00am service on May 8, or a lighter repast after the 9:15 service. The Religious Education 2nd, 3rd and 4th grade class will be hosting these meals as a fundraiser for their social action project, which is assembling boxes of cleaning supplies for individuals and families newly settled into homes by Connections for the Homeless. All proceeds will go toward purchasing supplies for the boxes.
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All Church Potluck Picnic
Sunday, June 12, 11:00am
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Celebrate the coming of summer after the service on Sunday, June 12th. Meat and meatless options will be provided. Please bring a dish to pass for 10-12 people. Also, if you are willing and able to help with set up, serving, or cleaning up, please contact Eileen Wiviott at ewiviott@hotmail.com. This is a time for us to gather as a community, enjoy each other and thank each other for a wonderful year. Don't miss it!
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On the Table, Evanston
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In collaboration with The Chicago Community Trust's On The Table initiative, on May 10, more than 2,000 Evanston residents and those affiliated with Evanston institutions will come together in small groups of ten or 12 at a variety of Evanston's nonprofit agencies, businesses, and religious organizations. We'll get to know one another better by sharing an intimate potluck dinner with people of different backgrounds and with varying perspectives, engaging in courageous conversations, and helping unite this place we call home. Click here for more information and to sign up.
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Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate Sunday, June 19
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The 17th Annual Race Against Hate will take place Sunday, June 19th at Floyd Long Field Park in Evanston starting at 7:30 AM. This family-friendly event, which features a 5K, 10K, walk, and youth mile, draws thousands of people from all over Chicagoland to honor the legacy of Ricky Byrdsong and promote awareness and activism to eliminate racism. Proceeds support YWCA Evanston/North Shore programming in our communities, especially in the areas of racial justice and violence prevention. Learn more and register at www.ywca.org/RAH2016. Be sure to join the UCE Black Lives Matter team!
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CRS, UUANI, UU Prison Ministry News
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These three areas are reinforcing each other lately. UUANI (UU Advocacy Network of Illinois) is supporting CRS (Community Renewal Society) issues on economic and racial justice (Fair Tax, police accountability, and removing some bans on employment, 11 of us in Springfield April 12). We had success with an employment opportunity bill in health care. UUANI is also stretching us into environmental justice (Clean Jobs bill reducing carbon emissions by renewables, efficiency and incentives in power generation targets in Illinois) in Springfield April 21, and with comments cards from members to legislators. UUANI also supports the UU Prison Ministry of Illinois on advocacy - employment, state ID's for released prisoners, and reduced use of solitary confinement.
UUPMI held a well-attended multi-church workshop with Chris Crass on racial justice, UU, and prisons, building skills and involvement in the UUPMI. We are still planning to hire a quarter time minister in June to work in prisons starting July.
Dennis Wilson presented for CRS on Fair Tax, which is a live bill as a constitutional amendment, Saturday April 16 at First Congregational in Evanston.
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Looking for Something to do this Summer?
From the Denominational Affairs Committee
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The Unitarian Universalist College of Social Justice is Looking for Volunteers
Opportunities include:
RAICES- Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services, San Antonio, TX They need Spanish speaking intake workers and lawyers, law students, and retired lawyers. Starts May 22.
Grow Racial Justice-New Orleans July 15-19 It will equip UU young adults of color and white UU young adults with the skills, spiritual grounding and community to engage in racial justice work within and beyond our Unitarian Universalist faith.
Activate Tucson- July 23-31 This one-week training for high school youth offers interactive social justice education and meaningful work engaging in the pressing issue of immigration justice.
Check out these and several other programs at: UUCSJ.org
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UCE/Countryside Church UU Camping Trip August 19-21, 2016
Kettle Moraine State Forest, South Unit, Dousman, WI
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Please make your reservations soon for another fun church camping trip. This is a very informal trip, with time together or apart, as you wish. We have a potluck on Saturday night, and lots of opportunities to hike, swim, boat, visit small towns nearby, and have campfires. It is a great opportunity to get to know other UCE and Countryside members better.
Please complete this form and turn in by April 24! Payment of $55.65 is required. The $55.65 covers 2 nights of camping ($23/night) as well as the $9.65 reservation fee. Upon arrival, there is a $22 vehicle sticker fee as well. If you love camping, just sign up! We really need to send in request forms as quickly as possible as reservations are limited and are first come-first served. All checks must be made payable to: John Bolling. Please contact John Bolling with any questions.
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Harms Woods Restoration Project
Sunday, May 15, 1-4pm
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Join the Evanston Interreligious Sustainability Circle in this twice yearly fun and productive afternoon in the woods, pulling garlic mustard, planting native seeds or cutting buckthorn.
Meet at 1:00pm and have a brief religious opening at 1:15 before heading off with our forest preserve stewards Jane and John Balaban. The activity is suitable for kids 10+, and teens to seniors. Wear work clothes and boots if it might be wet. Please call Dale Griffin or email dalecgriffin@comcast.net to RSVP.
Meet at the parking lot on the west side of Harms Road just south of Glenview Road.
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Upcoming Membership Classes
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Intro to Unitarian Universalism
Sunday, June 5, 12:30 - 2pm
Led by Rev. Bret Lortie, we'll look at our history, our principles, the sources of our faith, and the meaning of covenant. This is the first step in the membership process.
Orientation Toward Membership
Saturday, June 11, 9am - noon
Led by Rev. Connie Grant, Membership Director, Eileen Wiviott, and members of the New Member Committee. An interactive class exploring our spiritual journeys, the diversity of our beliefs, and what it means to be a member of this congregation. This is the second step in the membership process.
Sign up at the Guest & Member Table in the lobby or email Eileen Wiviott at ewiviott@hotmail.com. There will be childcare available upon request for both of these classes. Please let us know as soon as possible if you need childcare.
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Upcoming UCE Events
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Click each event for more information.
Friday, April 22, 5pm
Women, Food and God, An Unexpected Path to Almost Anything
Saturday, April 23, 7pm
Sue Sinnamon Dessert Potluck
Sundays, April 24 & May 1, 10:15am
Spiritual Journeys - a 3 part conversation
Friday, April 29, 12:30pm
Stand Against Racism
Friday, April 29 and Saturday, April 30
Rummage Sale
Tuesdays, May 3, 10, 17 & 24, 7pm Being Mortal
Saturday, May 7, 7:30pm
Spring Coffee House
Tuesday, May 10
On the Table Evanston
Friday, May 13, 6pm
An Evening of Storytelling and Sharing
Monday, May 16, 6:30pm
Ecstatic Dance
Saturday, May 21, 7:30pm
Howard Levy's Musical Worlds
Sunday, June 5, 12:30pm
Infro to UU
Saturday, June 11, 9am
Orientation Towards Membership
Sunday, June 12, 11am
UCE All Church Potluck Picnic
Thursday Nights, 5:30pm
Meditation Group
Thursday Nights, 7pm
UCE Addictions Ministry Group
Sunday Mornings, 8:15am & Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Yoga
Saturdays at 10:00am
Open Drumming Circles
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Friday, April 29 - 9am-6pm
Saturday, April 30 - 9am-Noon
Bring your wonders to sell!
April 24, 1-6pm
April 25-26, 9am-8pm
Help sort, setup and price
April 24, 1-6pm
April 25-28, 9am-9pm
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UCE presents
"Howard Levy's Musical Worlds"
Saturday, May 21, 2016 7:30pm
Featuring music representing multiple cultures.
Tickets are $30 each.
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UCE Spring Coffee House
Saturday, May 7, 7:30pm
Music, Stories, & Poetry
to Entertain You
Featuring The Reclaimers,
a bluegrass band
and other performers
Interested in performing?
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Women, Food and God, An Unexpected Path to Almost Anything
Tonight - Friday, April 22, 5pm
Do you have a complicated relationship with food? Join others like yourself to read and discuss Geneen Roth's book, Women Food and God, An Unexpected Path to Almost Everything. This may lead to regular meetings on the subject of food issues. All genders welcome.
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All Hospitality Team Potluck
Friday, May 6, 6-9pm at UCE
Let's celebrate our first (and successful) year of the Hospitality Teams and get re-energized for the coming year. All team members, including all ages, are invited. Bring a dish and enjoy getting to know your team a little better. A prize for the team with the most members present! Any questions, contact your team leader or Eileen Wiviott at ewiviott@hotmail.com.
If you don't know what team you're on, Eileen can help you with that too.
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An Evening of Storytelling and Sharing
Friday, May 13 at UCE
6pm Potluck, 7pm Program
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The Unitarian Church of Evanston will present "An Evening of Storytelling and Sharing." The theme will be "Exploring Racism" and is targeted to adults and high school youths. This event will continue UCE's year-long work on racial justice issues.
Susan O'Halloran and Mama Edie Armstrong will tell their stories beginning at 7pm after a potluck supper in the Unitarian Church Sanctuary. Adults and older teens are invited to join us for this fun and educational community gathering.
The potluck supper will start at 6:00pm. You are invited to bring a dish to share for 8 people. Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided.
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Join the Non-Fiction Book group in reading and discussing
Family Properties: How the Struggle Over Race and Real Estate Transformed Chicago and Urban America
We will discuss native Chicagoan Beryl Satter's book about race and real estate in Lawndale in the years after World War II. Learn about redlining, contract buying, and slum landlords and the crusade launched against the profiteers by attorney Mark Satter and community activists.
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Opportunities
for Spiritual Practice
**Note - Wednesday Yoga, Thursday Insight Meditation and Tuesday/Saturday Udumbara are cancelled this week (4/25-4/30) due to the rummage sale.
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Ministers' Schedules
Rev. Bret Lortie is available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and by appointment. Monday is sabbath and Friday devoted to writing. To send a message or read Rev. Bret's blog, visit www.liberalfaith.org.
Rev. Connie Grant is generally in the office during the day on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and often has evening meetings on those days. She takes Mondays off and works at home on Fridays. Please email or call Connie for an appointment.
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