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UU News
Monthly Newsletter of
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro
An Intentional Liberal Religious Community March 2014
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| Welcome to the March edition of our church Newsletter!
Our communications team is looking for a couple of reporters to help author updates on our website. We also need the services of a trained web developer to help us add new features to our website.
If your team or committee has any submissions for the April newsletter or if you have questions for the editor, please send them to commuucg@bellsouth.net.
The deadline for team and committee articles for the April Newsletter is March 21, 2014.
In Covenant:
Vance Archer
Newsletter Editor
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Liberal Religious Community
|  ALL ARE WELCOME IN THIS CHURCH
Distinctions of power, privilege, and estate, which apply outside these doors, do not apply within them. Women, men, and children; persons of any color, culture, age, ability, economic status, or affectional orientation; skeptics and those pursuing common or unorthodox religious paths...
All Are Welcome Here!
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Sunday and Special Worship Services and Schedule
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Sunday, March 2
| "Our Need to Give" | Rev. Ann Marie
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Sunday, March 9
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"How You Say What You Say"
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Rev. Ann Marie
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Sunday, March 16
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"Is It Luck, or Privilege?"
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Rev. Ann Marie
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Sunday, March 23
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"Leaven and Horseradish: Jewish Voices"
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Rev. Marti Keller
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| Rev. Marti Keller is the co-editor of the just released Jewish Voices in Unitarian Universalism, the third in an emerging series of books on the sources of the Unitarian Universalist evolving, living faith tradition. The previous collections focused on Christian and Buddhist voices, both ordained clergy and lay members. What does this collection and especially Marti's personal experience of being a hyphenated Jewnitarian tell us about personal/cultural identity; ethnicity, and approaches to social justice?
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Sunday, March 30
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Baseball as a Path to God
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Barbara Hands
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Sunday Morning Schedule
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9:30 - 10:30
| Adult and Children's RE
| All are welcome. There are offerings for all ages, (Nursery services provided)
| 10:30 - 10:55
| Social Gathering
| Informal Social Gathering prior to Worship. (Nursery Services Provided)
| 10:55 - 12:15
| Adult and Youth Worship
| Both adults and children start our service together. On most Sundays the children leave the sanctuary for Youth Religious Education, which also ends at 12:15. On Services labeled as "Worship for All Ages" or Inter-generational, the service will be shared by both children and adults.
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Adult Faith Formation - Sunday afternoons Every Sunday, 4-5:30 p.m.Deep River Sangha mindfulness practice
Every 2nd and 4th Sunday, each month the Meditation Group meets from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Seasoned meditators, new meditators, intermittent meditators, people who have convinced themselves they'll never be able to meditate, people who want to meditate, but hate it or don't know how to get started...all are welcome.
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Wednesday Fellowship Pot Luck and Expressions Worship Service
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Join us on Wednesday evening. We share a pot luck supper at 6:00 pm followed by our Expressions Worship Service from 7:00 to 7:30.
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March 5
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"Ed Shepherd, Singing Bowls
| March 12
| To Be Announced
| March 19
| To Be Announced
| March 26
| Marilyn Clayton, Shirley Temple
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Thank you for joining us on Wednesdays at 7:00 for this uplifting break to the week!
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Please bring your own table service for the pot luck dinner. It helps our church stay green.
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Reflections from Rev. Ann Marie
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I have been joking with the board, telling them that the ACT (Annual Commitment Time) Kick Off sermon scheduled for March 2nd won't be the usual pleading for money. Instead it will be about another taboo topic! They have all been laughing, because everybody knows that church attendance goes way down when the annual pledge time comes around! And, now they know that some ministers have used the allure of that other uncomfortable topic, to get folks to come to church on kickoff Sundays!
I hope you will be there in your usual place, even though I promise I will not be employing the "bait and switch" technique to make sure you are! I am not going to talk about the church's need to receive, either. What I will be doing is exploring your need to give. I believe we all have a deep, universal need to give. Some of us give as a "natural" response to our sense of having been given to. Others of us have a need to "belong" and we will do what it takes to fulfill that deep need. For others of us it is a matter of honor to pay a fair price for what we have used and we give based on a fair exchange. Determining what your need is and helping you to satisfy your need is what you will hear about on March 2nd.
The board members must have already found their way to satisfaction as every one of them, already pledged!
Rev. Ann Marie
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From Cindy Dillard, Director of Youth Religious Education
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Thanks to the support of so many, Youth Religious Education (YRE) continues to flourish. Sessions are engaging and timely, and class attendance is constant/growing. Over the past month, our youth have been learning seminal Bible stories, considering bullying and gender constructs, and engaging in community-building. And they have been guided by committed and nurturing volunteer teachers: Fred Lehman, Marty Ward, Manessa Green and Michelle Giorgi (Chalice Club); Dakota Spooner (The Wonderers); Ken Williams, Sara Chenoweth, Marty Bergman, and Jeni Gagne (The Gatherers); Lauren Houck, Benn Kuecker and Robin Lewis (The Sojourners), with the added assistance of Laura Graham, Michelle Lee, Michelle Puzio, and Sharin Francis.
YRE is still in need of a few more teachers-one to work with The Sojourners (6th-12th grades), and three to work with The Wonderers (Preschool thru 1st grade). Your commitment would be for no more than 2 Sundays per month through May 11. For more information, please contact Cindy Dillard, Director of YRE (uucgre@att.net).
SAVE THE DATES:
3/2 (Sun)-9:30 am Chalice Club, 11:00 am YRE
3/9 (Sun)-9:30 am Chalice Club, 11:00 am YRE, 12:15pm All-Church Potluck
3/13 (Thurs)-6-7:00 pm Taking It T-UU The Streets (TTS) care-bag assembling
3/16 (Sun)-Intergenerational Service (no 11 am YRE-Chalice Club will meet)
3/23 (Sun) -9:30 am Chalice Club, 11:00 am YRE
3/30 (Sun) -9:30 am Chalice Club, 11:00 am YRE
4/19 (Sat)-Passover Seder
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From the Congregational President - Charlotte Hamlin
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CHOICES AND CHALLENGES March is always an exciting and challenging time for me, awaiting the first spring flowers after a cold winter, searching for details to complete my IRS forms, feeling the anticipation of taking part in Cabaret Auction and activities at UUCG and the community after winter hibernation. This spring is especially challenging for me as I complete prepare my house for sale and prepare to move to Friends Homes at Guilford. So I have been doing a lot of internal searching, both spiritual reflection and bean counting, as I think through what UUCG means to me and how best I give time, talent and treasure. In March we will be exploring "Stewardship" in depth as a congregation from multiple perspectives as the Annual Commitment Time (ACT) pledging campaign begins on March 2nd. I ponder the ways in which I am being good steward, doing my utmost to live out what I value in my personal life and finances and as a church member. Am I fully doing my part to support UUCG, its mission, staff, facilities and programs? I know that monthly bills come due for both the church and my home, even when I am traveling for an extended period and not directly using the services. As a retired educator, my discretionary resources are limited, and I have to choose to how much I can pledge for the coming church year so that my heart feels good about my role as a steward of UUCG and long-time Unitarian Universalist. I strive to be a responsible and generous steward of the church and help it to grow and expand its scope to reach more prospective UUs in the Triad area to enjoy this religious community as much as do.. The ACT Committee, chair Nelson Stover, with Joe Gecinger and Ann Dickinson worked with Rev. Alderman to produce a very thought-provoking brochure entitled "We are the People Who.... Connect in Community, Help Heal the World, and Grow in Commitment." They presented the brochure and pledge cards to Board members at the last board meeting on February 18th, and I completed mine. I feel good about the choice I made to increase my pledge as one committed to UUCG, and I feel good about being a good steward of our faith and community. I hope you will consider doing the same. Charlotte Hamlin, Congregational President |
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Team and Committee Meetings and ways to help out
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Membership in our movement entails the investment of both our time and talents to further our shared mission. Please find ways to connect your personal contributions with those of others within our Spiritual Community to make our Church Community and Culture a better place.
Some of our Teams and Committees have regular meetings. Others meet irregularly or virtually and accomplish their missions without regular meetings. The list below contains the meeting time and location of those teams and committees that meet regularly. Feel free to attend any of these meetings as they are all open. We invite your participation in our church's governance and mission.
Ministry Team Meetings
All Ministry Team Leads meet with the Minister on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm in the Sanctuary to plan together for all church programming. This is an open meeting.
Coordinating Council Meetings
The Coordinating Council (both the Ministry Team Leads and all Committee Chairs) meet quarterly (Feb, May, Aug and Nov) on the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary. The Council is co-chaired by Karen Madrone, VP and Rev. Ann Marie Alderman. This is an open meeting.
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. This monthly meeting is where Governance Decisions are made for our Church. This is an open meeting.
Communications Team
The Communications team publishes the monthly newsletter, and maintains the web site. We also administer our Facebook and Twitter Sites. We don't have regular meetings but there are several jobs that you could help with. We are in particular need of team members with internet development experience. Please contact Vance Archer if you would like to explore joining the Communications Team.
Fellowship Team Meetings
Everyone is invited to join this team that is always on the lookout to create opportunities for people to connect and have fun. Contact Cindy Williams for more information on the Fellowship Team.
Healthy Congregation Committee Meetings
For more information, contact
Justice Action Team Meetings
The Justice Action Team meets on second Sundays after the service at 12:30 pm in the Library. Opportunities for volunteering with SAC include hands-on nitty-gritty tasks and work toward policy change to benefit Greensboro's residents. Membership Team The Membership Team makes visitors welcome in our church and works to expand our membership. Our team runs the visitor's table on Sunday mornings, contacts all the visitors who come to our church and organizes meetings and classes for new members. Please take a look at our bulletin board in the foyer and get to know our new members. Membership is a big focus for Rev. Ann Marie. If you are interested in working with us, please contact Judy Gecinger
Music Team MeetingsThe Music Team meets after Church on the Sunday before the Ministry Team/Coordinating Council meeting. This is typically the 2nd or 3rd Sunday of the Month. Meetings are typically held in the Library. Policy & Procedures Committee
Worship Team Meetings
Our Worship Team meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month @ 3:30PM in the Minister's office. Please contact Barbara Hands if you are interested in helping the Worship Team as a Team Member, an Usher, Service Leader or Service Coordinator.
Youth Religious Education Team
For meeting times and dates see the calendar or contact Team Lead Heather Rushford.
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Regular Events
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Men's Night Out, Monday, Second Monday each month
Join us at our next Men's Night Out beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Mi Pueblo, 3911 Tinsley Drive in High Point for dinner and fellowship.
Ladies' Night Out, Last Monday each month
Ladies' Night Out will be held the last Monday of the month, February 24 at 6:30 pm at the Saigon Restaurant. In January we are trying an experiment with the chef's suggestion of a soup, appetizers and entree to introduce us to different dishes than we usually order. Check with us to see if we want to repeat that in our February gathering.
Newcomers are always welcome. Please contact Mary Davis (586-0188) or Janet Plummer (294-6364) if you plan to attend.
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Men's Night Out 2, Last Monday each month
A second Men's Night Out is held the last Monday of each month. We will meet at Applebee's on Battleground Ave.
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Faith Formation on Sundays in March
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 Sunday, March 2nd, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Conversational Strategies to Build Trust, Resolve Conflict, and Increase Intimacy
"Although we are born with the gift of language, research shows that we are surprisingly unskilled when it comes to communicating with others. We often choose our words without thought, oblivious of the emotional effects they can have on others. We talk more than we need to. We listen poorly, without realizing it, and we often fail to pay attention to the subtle meanings conveyed by facial expressions, body gestures, and the tone and cadence of our voice-elements of communication that are often more important than the words we actually say."
Join us on the March 2 for a fascinating discussion of Compassionate Communication as taught by Newberg and Waldman
Sunday, March 9, 16, 23, 30, 9:30 - 10:30 am, A People so BoldThe rest of March we will continue a series called "A People so Bold". UU leaders from all over the country met in 2009 to discuss the connection between our beliefs and our actions. Nina Namaste will lead us through a series of short videos followed by questions for discussion.
2nd and 4th Sunday Evenings, Meditation Group
The Sunday evening meditation group has changed to an open format. All are welcome to attend any session or all sessions! We meet from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month. Please note that we will lock the door at 7:10 p.m. to minimize our distractions. Contact Joan Skokan or Jim Roeder with any questions.
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Now It's ACT
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UUCG's Annual Commitment Time (ACT) begins this week and concludes on April 13th. ACT gives members and friends of UUCG an opportunity to show their generosity and commitment by making a financial pledge for the next fiscal year [2014-2015]. Next week you will receive a brochure highlighting the breadth of the programs that UUCG offers. The brochure includes a pledge card for you to indicate the level of financial support that you will contribute to this important work. You can return the pledge card by mail, you can put it in the offering plate on Sundays or you can give it to any Board officer, ACT Committee member or the minister. The Board will prepare next year's budget based on pledges received by April 13th so that the budget can be approved at the congregation's annual meeting in May.
Thank you for your support - the ACT Committee: Ann Dickinson, Joe Gecinger and Nelson Stover
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Service Leader Training March 2
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On any given Sunday, a member of our congregation typically assists in the Pulpit as Service Leader. Would you like to serve in this capacity?
There will be a Service Leader training session after church on March 2, 2014. Anyone interested in becoming a Service Leader or those who missed the fall session should plan to attend.
The meeting will last about 30 - 45 minutes.
See Barbara Hands for questions.
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Workshop on Death and Dying - Lay Pastoral Care Associates
| Save Saturday Mornings March 8, 22 for the rest of the workshop on Death and Dying, Dr. Rita Layson, a former UUCG member, is repeating the very successful workshop she led a few years ago. There are two sessions left on Saturday mornings March 8 and 22, from 10-11.30am. You are welcome to attend even if you missed the first 2 sessions. - Part 3 - Planning for the Psycho-social Aspects of Dying
- Part 4 - Spiritual Issues - (The most important Part)
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Lay Mediation Training in March
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We meet on the first and fourth Thursdays from 6-8pm. We are always looking for participants and observers for our role plays.
The next book we will be reading and discussing will be, Mediating Dangerously by Kenneth Cloak.
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All Church Pot Luck March 9
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ALL-CHURCH POTLUCK
Sunday, March 9, YRE will be sponsoring UUCG's quarterly all-church potluck in the RE wing after services. It will be held in the classrooms, in the continued effort to break down some real/perceived barriers between "back there" (where the kids are) and "up here" (where the rest of our church community is). This is a true potluck (no assignments), so bring your favorite dish to share with our beloved community. And if we have all desserts, so be it!!! Volunteers are welcome.
Please RSVP to Cindy Dillard (uucgre@att.net) so we know how many to plan for. And note on your calendars: our next all-church potluck will be after services on Sunday, June 8.
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OSTARA Ritual March 20
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OSTARA Ritual Thursday, March 20, 7:00pm
OSTARA is a celebration of balance -- not really winter, but not yet spring. This celebration is considered one of fertility; and is the second in the trinity of spring celebrations. Seeds are blessed for future plantings. Eggs are colored and placed on the altar as magickal talismans. Please bring a boiled egg for each person attending; and any seeds you will use in planting...if you wish. Rituals are open and appropriate to everyone!! If there are questions, please contact Carolyn Crumpacker (MsJazzzz@aol.com).
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New Member Reception
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Our new member reception, Saturday, February 15th welcomed 25 new members and added 14 children to our rolls.
Another new member orientation class will be held on Saturday, March 15th at 9:30 AM at the church. If you are interested in learning more about our faith, our church and would like information on becoming a member, this class is for you.
Rev Ann Marie conducts this class and refreshments are served. Please let Rev Ann know I'd you are interested in coming.
Judy Gecinger, Membership Team Chair
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Justice Action Team
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Justice Action Team - Our New Name
You will be seeing many references to JAT from now on. That is the acronym for the new name for the Social Action Team. At the February meeting the team voted to change the name to the Justice Action Team to more accurately reflect our purpose and projects. We cannot promise to be super(wo)men but we will give our best efforts. Watch for JAT activities and join us!
Monday Night Dinner at Urban Ministry March. 3
On the first Monday of each month, the Social Action Team organizes and serves a meal to the 100 residents of the Greensboro Urban Ministry's night shelter. We usually have 10 to 12 volunteers from our church who buy, cook and serve the meal each month. We prepare on site the same meal each month, consisting of turkey chili, buttered bread, fruit salad, corn and bean salad and homemade cookies. Several of our members make cookies, and the residents love the chance to eat such delicacies. The ingredients for the meal cost a little over $90 each month, paid for by UUCG.
A team of volunteers from Hinshaw Memorial Methodist Church usually comes in to help serve the meal to the residents. If you would like to be part of this rewarding work, contact Ken Knight.
Represent the UUCG April 5 by collecting food for the hungry 
There will be another opportunity to help Greensboro Urban Ministry feed the hungry on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at the Food Lion store at 4653 West Market Street. The food drive will need 8 volunteers, 2 volunteers to work each 2 hour shift from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. to collect nonperishable goods from the patrons of the store.
Please contact Becky Floyd at 336-852-3592 or rfloyd2@triad.rr.com to volunteer. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Peanut Butter Alert 
Thanks to everyone at the Unitarian Universalist Church who contributed to the 108 pounds of peanut butter and nonperishable food collected last month for the Greensboro Food Bank. You are greatly appreciated.
THANKS,
Becky Floyd
Taking It T-UU The Streets (TTS)
THANKS TO EVERYONE who donated financially or materially to TTS. The project-only a few months old-continues to grow. We were able to build 36 care-bags this month (because of snow closures, Chalice Club assembled them on 2/16) and after less than a week, only 5 care-bags remain left to distribute for the month. Clearly, there is great interest in our community to help those in need. To find out more about how you can help, contact Cindy Dillard (uucgre@att.net).
Share Half Recipients
Throughout the year JAT will have items in the newsletter explaining the work of the less well known organizations that are recipients of Share Half in 2014
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Guilford Green Foundation
One of our Share Half recipients scheduled for September This is their mission: "The Guilford Green Foundation seeks to courageously unite community by fostering organizations that advance LGBTQ persons and issues." They raise funds and then distribute them to local organizations who might not otherwise receive funding such as youth groups, health organizations, and faith organizations. The team chose GGF as a means of reaching high school LGBT youth, although we cannot designate our donations to a specific group. Our dollars will add to their funding. |
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Finance Committee offering for Seniors in need of Tax Preparation Help
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Wendell Putney will offer free tax assistance for seniors during March and April. Two dates have been set so far, Saturdays, March 8 and March 22 from 1pm to 4pm at the church. Service will include electronic filing of US and NC returns. Please, no large brokerage statements or complicated rental or business income. For married couples filing jointly, both must be present to sign the necessary forms. Additional times will be scheduled if demand requires.
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Committee on Leadership Development is Seeking Your Input
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At our annual meeting in May, the congregation will elect a new President, Vice President, two Board of Trustees members, and one member of the Committee on Endowment. From February through April, the Committee on Leadership Development will be identifying members to run for these offices. We are seeking members of the congregation who will provide strong leadership to help UUCG continue to grow spiritually and in numbers as we face together the challenges of the world around us
If you have a desire to serve the church, know someone who does, or if you have recommendations for others, please contact a member of the committee and/or fill out one of the nomination forms that will be at the church on Sunday mornings.
On the fence? Thinking about running but wonder what serving on the Board is like? Talk with one of our current Board members; their names and photographs are on the bulletin board in the hall outside the kitchen. Talk with someone who has served in the past. You'll hear what a rewarding and, yes, at times challenging experience it is. Service to the congregation is an important way that we act on one of the 7 UU Principles, "the use of the democratic process within our congregations."
In addition, nominations for the Committee on Leadership Development will be made from the floor and elected at the May meeting, so be thinking of and talking with people you believe would be effective members and willing to serve in that capacity.
Thank you for your help in assuring that UUCG has strong leadership in the coming year.
Ann Dickinson Co-Chair (336 674-2035; ardpuppy2@aol.com)
Donya Lucas Co-Chair (336 686-0851; donyalucas@hotmail.com)
Harold Gunn (336 288-7926; tgunn1@triad.rr.com)
Benn Kuecker (928 380-6609; shavonta@hotmail.com)
Alex Stoesen (336 292-5999; astoesen54@bellsouth.net)
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Lay Pastoral Care Associates and Care Team
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Request forms for both Lay Pastoral Care Associates and the Care Team are available on the table near the back window in the sanctuary. If you would like help with something or know of someone who may need support,please fill out a form and place it in the care box.
The Care Team, headed by Sara Bourquin ( Sara's Email Link
or 632-1616), assists with meals and transportation.
Janet Eley (Janet's Email Link or 617-4666) oversees the Lay Pastoral Care Associates, who provide a confidential, caring presence to congregants undergoing stressful life challenges.
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| DAMAGED HYMNALS |  If you ever notice that a hymnal is damaged in any way -- broken binding, torn page, or even just a cover that is beginning to pull apart -- there is now a place to put it! On the bottom shelf of the hymnal bookcase that is closest to the kitchen, you will see a basket labeled (ornately) "Hurt Hymnals Here". Simp
ly place the damaged hymnal in that basket, and the Music Team will repair it. Thanks for helping us keep our hymnal collection intact!
At least 6 hymnals were placed in the basket this month. We will be repairing damaged hymnals at our March 23rd Music Team meeting. Please continue to place hymnals whose bindings are pulling apart, pages are torn, etc.into the "Hurt Hymnals" basket.
Thank you from the Music Team
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International Dinner Thank You
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Thank you, mahalo, xie xie, merci beaucoup, grazie and danke
  A heart felt thank you to everyone who helped with the set-up, clean-up and brought dishes from around the world for the international dinner. Thank you to Rev. Ann Marie Alderman for the chalice lighting and a very special thanks to our wonderful story tellers this year Marie Houck and Charlotte 'web spinner' Hamlin. Cindy Williams of the Fellowship Team
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Moral March on Raleigh, Feb 8
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THE UUCG Was There, Standing on the Side of Love!
Our Congregation was well represented at the Moral March held in Raleigh on February 8. Those on the bus we shared with the Piedmont Unitarian Universalist Church got to share meaningfully with our sister congregation. Those of us in carpools got to know those we were riding with much more intimately. Together we joined Unitarian-Universalists from all over the nation as well as other citizens from across the state and nation who know how important recent political changes are to the future of our Nation and State. We really are Standing on the Side of Love.
Vance Archer, Editor
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The February 18 UUCG Board of Trustees Meeting
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Highlights of the February 18, 2014 UUCG Board of Trustees Meeting
- The January Board meeting was cancelled due to inclement weather.
- Rev. Ann Marie reported on the success of the New Member Recognition, noting that 25 people have joined the church since February 2013, bringing the total to 180 members. There has been good response to the Death and Dying series, sponsored by Lay Pastoral Care.
- Lonnie Houck, Board Treasurer, reported that January pledge income was down compared to December. Cumulative (YTD) pledge income was about 3% below anticipated income while YTD expenses were up about 2% above budget amount.
- Nelson Stover, Annual Commitment Time chair, and Joe Gecinger distributed ACT brochures and pledge cards and several Board members filled out and returned their pledge cards during the meeting.
- Board Committee Briefings:
- Lonnie and Ann Marie gave a short training to help Board members interpret Treasurer reports and other financial reports effectively.
- The Accountability Committee report was given by George Johnson and Marty Stover, committee members. Evaluation of the developmental minister will be based on "Fulfilling the Call" an evaluation instrument developed by the UUA and the UUMA.
- Policy and Procedures Committee chair, Michelle Lee, gave background and highlighted key aspects of policy function and the ongoing process of development.
- The Board approved a motion to confirm participation in the UUA's restated retirement plan for staff and ministers.
Additional details are available elsewhere in this newsletter or in reports posted online. The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, March 18 at 7 pm and is open to anyone who wishes to attend.
Submitted by Sharin Francis
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Birthdays in March | 
Caden Osborne Chris Voorhees, Marilyn Clayton, Rita Finkle, Joan Skokan, Sara Chenoweth, Erin Andrews, Amelia Cook, Logan Hamilton, and Robyn Tuttle-Tolley |
Attendance and Offering Update
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January 26
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154
RE Adults 8 Children 27
| $3,088.16 | | February 2 |
119
RE Adults 8 Children 19
| $2,400.00 | | February 9 |
131
| $1,784.00 | | February 16 |
165
| $2,763.00 | | February 23 |
127
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Expressions January 22 22 $3.00 January 29 cancelled February 5 40 $9.00 February 12 cancelled February 19 34 $8.00 |
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UUCG Covenant
| We, the members of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro, do covenant to:
- Promote a search for personal meaning, respecting individual truth in a community process of quest
- Speak and act with caring, courtesy and love thereby maintaining emotional, physical, and spiritual safety for all
- Support UUCG and denominational efforts with our resources
- Combat injustice while promoting equality
- Nurture our children on their spiritual journeys
- Hold ourselves to this covenant, especially during times of conflict and disagreement
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UUCG Officers
| Charlotte Hamlin, President chamlin1939@gmail.com
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UUCG Trustees
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Michelle Lee (2015) nc.dogwood@yahoo.com
Ken Knight (2014) oldpeacenik@gmail.com
Myra Anne Geese Dean (2014) myraannegesse@yahoo.com
Sue Beck (2016) sbeck1@triad.rr.com
Suzanne Deering (2015) zanned@earthlink.net
Katja Brown (2016) sbrown039@triad.rr.com
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UUCG Staff
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Reverend Ann Marie Alderman, Developmental MinisterRev. Ann Marie Alderman began serving as our pastor on August 1, 2013. She may be contacted by sending an e-mail to amalderman@uuma.org or on her mobile phone 704.770.8748. She is usually in her UUCG office on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons.  Julie Hamilton, Congregational AdministratorOffice Hours: Please call church office for appointments
Office Phone: 856-0330, Cell: 687-4101, E-mail: uucgadmin@bellsouth.net Mark Freundt, Director of MusicOffice Hours: Please call church office for appointments Office Phone: 856-0330, Cell: 908-1103 E-mail: uucgdirmu@bellsouth.net Cindy Dillard, RE Coordinator Office Hours: Please call church office for appointments Office Phone: 856-0330 Cell (614)975-0126 E-mail: uucgre@att.net
Walter McCorey, Sexton
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GLBTQ Sub TeamCongregational Contacts
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Adult Faith Formation Team (formerly Adult RE)
Accountability Committee
ACT
Archival Records Committee
Building and Grounds Team
Care Team
Committee on Leadership Development
Committee on Endowment
Communications Team
Coordinating Council
Denominational Affairs Team
Fellowship Team
Finance Committee
Fundraising Team
Cabaret Auction Sub-Team
Healthy Congregations Committee
Human Resources Committee
Justice Action Team (formely Social Action)
GLBTQ Sub Team
Labyrinth Task Force
Lay Pastoral Care Associates
Membership Team
Music Team
Policies and Procedures Committee
Strategic Planning
Volunteer Coordinator
Worship Team
Youth Religious Education Team
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Steve Pearsall
Charlotte Hamlin
Nelson Stover
Sharin Francis
Jim Roeder
Sara Bourquin
Ann Dickinson, Donya Lucas
Ken Williams
Vance Archer
Karen Madrone
Steve Pearsall
Cindy Williams
Lonnie Houck
Open
Lauren Houck, Rhoda Glover
Sue Beck
Open
Sue Cole, Sara Bourquin, Becky Floyd
Karen Madrone
Steve Pearsall & Ken Williams
Janet Eley
Judy Gecinger
Sue Sherwood & Marilyn Clayton
Michelle Lee
Katja Brown
Sue Sherwood
Barbara Hands
Heather Rushforth
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