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Sunday, June 12
 Worship Service - 10:00am
How is our congregation like a bouquet of flowers? Bring a flower (or a few) from your garden (or flower shop) and take a different flower home. We'll recognize the many volunteers who help our congregation flourish. Rev. Bret Lortie and Rev. Connie Grant leading. This is a worship service for all ages.
All Church Potluck Picnic - 11:00am
Celebrate the coming of summer with UCE's all church potluck picnic after the service on Sunday, June 12. Meat and meatless options will be provided. Please bring a dish to share for 10-12 people. If you are willing and able to help with set up, serving, or cleaning up, please contact Eileen Wiviott at ewiviott@hotmail.com. Senior high youth will lead games for children. 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!
The Chris Isely Cancer Support Group
This Sunday at 11:15am
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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From the Executive Operations Director 
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Sandra Robinson
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Exciting News
As many of you already know, staff has been working on a new website template from the UUA. The even better news is that we are working with a firm who is making "behind the scenes" upgrades that give us flexibility in providing up-to-date information in a format that is easy for our Communications Coordinator, Carli Magel, to update daily. These "plug-ins" will keep the site current with the ability to make changes in the future as well.
Carli and I interviewed several potential developers and decided upon Stick Out Social whose associates seemed to understand our needs, our desire to use the UUA template, yet make it more flexible and forward capable behind the scenes. Stick Out Social has been making changes over the past several weeks and migrating our information to the new format. Click here to read more.
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News From The Music Director Search Committee
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The Music Director Search Committee is very pleased to announce that Vickie Hellyer has accepted the permanent position of Music Director. The committee wishes to thank members of the choir for their extended rehearsal time and participation in extra Sunday services in auditioning the candidates for the position. We look forward to wonderful new musical horizons at UCE under Vickie's capable leadership.
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News From The Music Committee
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The Music Committee is seeking members of the congregation interested in the future of music at UCE. As we begin work for the coming year, this is an exciting time to become part of the planning and organizing of musical projects. If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Lynn Kendall at lynn.kendall@gmail.com.
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Open for Good
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The Pledge Drive co-chairs, Chris Allender and Jim Clark, want to thank you for making this year's Pledge Drive a great success. It was the goal of the Pledge Drive to raise $560,000. As of now, the Pledge Drive has raised $559,320 or 99.5% for the 2016-17 church year. In addition to pledging your financial support for the many important projects our church participates in and those it might undertake in the next year, we also want to thank you for speaking with the visiting stewards and for sharing your thoughts about the future of UCE. We hope your conversation helped you feel more connected to UCE.
With your continued financial support, UCE will continue to grow its programs and its participation in the community, region and the world, and in our denominational activities. Your support also allows UCE to pay it professional and part time hourly staff an appropriate wage commensurate with persons in the same or similar position in other UU congregations.
We appreciate what you do for UCE, whether through financial support or the time and talents you share.
With your support we will keep UCE Open for Good.
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Greenwood Group
Thursday, June 15, 7:30pm
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The UCE investment club, Greenwood Group meets the 3rd Thursday of the month at 7:30pm. This month we will be discussing "How bias impacts investing." Please join us.
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UCE Fall Weekend
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Fall? It is barely summer! Yes, but it is time to think about our annual UCE Fall Weekend. The deadline for registering is in August and that will come quickly. Sign up now before the rooms fill up!
We will be near Lake Geneva in a beautiful wooded setting just down the road from the old venue at George Williams College. This year we're going to Inspiration Retreat Center in Walworth WI.
Join us Friday, September 30 to Sunday, October 2 (with an option for a third night Thursday). We will laugh together, play together, eat together, learn together, worship together (and have free time to get away from it all)!
The prices this year will be the same as last year: $100/person/night for a shared room or $150/person/night for a single. This includes all meals from Friday evening's dinner through Sunday's lunch.
Sign up now by sending an email at pegboc@ameritech.net or seeing Peggy Boccard, Rebecca Fischer, or Luanne Vanderpool at the tables in the back of the sanctuary on June 12 or most Sundays throughout the summer. Questions? Talk to Peggy Boccard, Rebecca Fischer, or Luanne Vanderpool.
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Reparations Study Advocacy
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UCE Board of Trustees President Brian Nielsen has sent our proposed Action of Immediate Witness to his counterparts in13 Chicago-area congregations to enlist their support at the upcoming General Assembly. The A.I.W. has been revised to more closely match the format of recently approved examples. Click here to see it.
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Serendipity Auction Event:
Croquet Tournament and Party
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Two spaces have opened up for a Serendipity Auction event: GE24 Croquet Tournament and Party. The event will take place on the church grounds on July 9 at 3pm. BBQ, desserts, and drinks are included. Bring your own too if you wish. The hoops will be widened to make the game go faster and so more can play. Remember, croquet is a great stress reliever! The donors are Jan Augustyn and Mike Dickenson. The cost is $20 ea. Contact Tom Hempfling at th45@comcast.net.
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Upcoming UCE Events
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Click each event for more information.
Saturday, June 11, 9am
Orientation Towards Membership
Sunday, June 12, 11am
UCE All Church Potluck Picnic
Friday, July 8, 6pm
Family Potluck Karaoke/Game Night
Thurs, Sept. 29 - Sunday, Oct. 2
Fall Weekend
Thursday Nights, 5:30pm
Meditation Group
Thursday Nights, 7pm
UCE Addictions Ministry Group
Sunday Mornings, 9:00am & Wednesday Mornings, 9:30am
Yoga
Saturdays at 10:00am
Open Drumming Circles
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Community Involvement
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Click each event for more information.
YWCA Let's Talk at Lunch
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Ricky Byrdsong Memorial Race Against Hate
Sunday, June 19
The 17th Annual Race Against Hate will take place Sunday, June 19 at Floyd Long Field Park in Evanston starting at 7:30am. 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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Family Potluck Karaoke/Game Night Sponsored by the New Member Committee
Friday, July 8, 6-9pm
Join us at UCE for a fun Friday night activity for all ages. Bring a dish to share - something easy - and your favorite family game. We'll sing some karaoke and have a great time together.
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Opportunities
for Spiritual Practice
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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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