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UU News
Monthly Newsletter of
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro
An Intentional Liberal Religious Community December 2014
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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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Holiday Closing
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Our church office will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 5.
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Newsletter Notes
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The deadline for the January newsletter will be Friday, Dec. 26.
Send news items to commuucg@bellsouth.net
The newsletter will be published on Jan. 2.
Hard copies of this newsletter are available in the church foyer on the Visitor Table.
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Sunday and Special Worship Services and Schedule
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Sunday, December 7
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Will Justice Ever Come?
What can WE do, how can we make a difference?
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Rev. Ann Marie
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Sunday, December 14
| Must We Wait in the Dark?
Do we need a "dark night of the soul" to grow spiritually?
| Rev. Ann Marie |
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Sunday, December 21
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Music and the Message of the Season
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Rev. Ann Marie and Mark Freundt
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| | Wednesday, Dec. 24 | Christmas Eve Candlelight Service beginning at 6 p.m. | Rev. Ann Marie and Mark Freundt |
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Sunday, December 28
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Hope for the New Year
Beginning something new, letting go of something familiar
| Marie Houck |
Sunday Morning Schedule
| 9:30- 10:30 | Chalice Club |
Children's Worship
| | 9:30 - 10:30 | Adult Faith Formation
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The Big Questions!
| 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 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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Inspirations
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Blessed are...
Blessed are they who speak to a new person at coffee hour for theirs is the action of friendship.
Blessed are those who are kind, thoughtful and caring.
Blessed are those who get mad at the church, and increase their pledge, all in the same year.
Blessed are those who speak with a friend about this church, and then invite them to a service.
Blessed are those who wear their name tags, for they shall be called by their proper names, and be known to many who might otherwise not have a clue.
Blessed are those for whom small things work great miracles.
Blessed are those who know that whatever It is, It is right here--in our midst--if we but have the eyes to see and the ears to hear and the faith to act as if It is all right here, in all Its wonder.
Blessed are they who never lose sight of the blessing of Life Itself.
---From the Ithaca Unitarian Church newsletter
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Holiday Worship Service and Labyrinth Celebration
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
Multi-generational Worship beginning at 6 p.m.
New Years Labyrinth Week December 30, 2014 - January 5, 2015
New Years Eve
6 p.m. Potluck
7 p.m. Expressions
7:30 p.m. Family Overnight
New Years Day
9 a. m. Brunch
Labyrinth will be available for individual walks until at least noon
Sunday
10:55 a.m . All Ages Worship Service
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Wednesday Potluck
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We share a potluck supper at 6 p.m. each Wednesday.
Please bring your own table service.
NOTE: We will not hold the potluck on Dec. 24.
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Wednesday Expressions Service
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Expressions Service is held from 7-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. 
Dec. 3
| David Benson, Marilyn Clayton, Mark Freundt, Carol Michaelis
| Piano Quartet
| Dec. 10
| Steve Andrews |
| | Dec. 17 | Stephanie Ezerman | Violin Music | | Dec. 31 | Labyrinth Celebration |
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Reflections from Rev. Ann Marie
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December Reflections:
Does UUCG need a new mission statement? Perhaps because this congregation has been in a state of intense transformation for nearly the last four years. Beginning with the end of a minister's service in the midst of the sort of conflict that caused a number of leaders to leave. Along with a major change in organizational structure and governance policies, that included the important work of creating a practical vision that guided programming. Add in the presence of first an interim minister, then one focused on longer term development. Don't forget to consider how much the world has changed in just a few years, especially for churches and for those who might or might not consider membership! All together these and many other factors make it likely time to re-discover this congregation's identity. Asking UUCG....Who are you now? Why do you exist? Who do you or what might you serve? Finding and articulating a new mission statement might also lead to a vision statement that says how Greensboro will be different because of UUCG. Everyone and anyone will be invited to consider what have we or what ought we be doing together to make a difference in the lives of those who are or who might be impacted by the presence of UUCG. What about UUCG has made a positive difference in your life? These and other questions will be asked during at least three open forums where any one and everyone is invited to share their thoughts about what UUCG's identity and purpose is, or ought to be. Facilitators from the Strategic Planning committee will be listening for common phrases during these forums. We will not be looking for consensus, but rather clarity of purpose and these listening forums are only the beginning of what will likely be a year and a half process. Many UU congregations re-write their mission statements every 5-7 years or so. It is time to capture in a few simple words, or phrases, why UUCG exists now, and what purpose you will serve together into the near future! Yours in faith, Rev. Ann Marie
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From Cindy Dillard, Director of Youth Religious Education
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At the beginning of the church year, each YRE class makes a covenant -- an agreement of how people in the class would like to be treated in order to feel safe and respected. A common idea that comes up is the golden rule -- treat one another as you would like to be treated. This is expressed in many faith traditions, and is the basis for our 1st principle -- that we covenant to affirm and promote the inherent worth and dignity of every person.
UUCG is fortunate to partner with The Learning Palette, a preschool that takes place in the RE wing of our church, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m.. Sadly, we have not been living our first principle when using The Learning Palette spaces and their belongings.
To help us better understand the importance of leaving the learning spaces as they are, The Learning Palette director, Debbie Levine, explains:
Each classroom used by Learning Palette students and teachers has what are designated as 'centers'. The centers contain specific types of toys and activities that serve academic, social, fine motor and creative skill development. TLP has added to this by assigning containers and locations for each type of activity or set of toys. Organizational skill is a very advanced activity for most preschool children. All students, from age three to five understand that they need to take care of these activity centers. They also understand that each activity/toy has its own location. (This is the reward of consistency-the ability to return to place/toy/activity, knowing that it will be exactly where it is supposed to be.) Children internally process this concept, and use it elsewhere, establishing a critical thinking path. It is essential that these centers and their contents remain the same, and in the same locations. It should also be noted that when center items are removed or replaced, it is done in school time, with the participation of the students (ensuring the continuity of the process, even while introducing new contents).
Thanks in advance to everyone -- UUCG members, families & staff, and TLP staff & families --who share this beloved space. Let's put things back where we find them, and not use resources that don't belong to us.
For more information, please contact Cindy Dillard, Director YRE (uucgre@att.net; 614-975-0126)
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From the Congregational Vice-President - Michelle Lee
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Phi losophy of Governance
The Congregation seeks to create a welcoming and supportive spiritual community guided by Unitarian Universalist principles. The Congregation establishes governance by empowering leaders by election or call through the UUCG Bylaws.
The Board, as steward of UUCG's vision and fiscal resources, plans, oversees and supports organizational governance in service to the mission of UUCG. The President guides the church as chief executive officer.
The Minister nurtures the congregation and staff through collaborative processes and inclusive programs which embody the mission of UUCG. The Minister oversees ministry programs by acting as chief operating officer and chief of staff.
Accountable to ourselves, each other, and the transcendent mystery and wonder some people call God, we freely choose to be together in sacred covenant.
A year ago, in December of 2013, the UUCG Board accepted the above Philosophy of Governance. Governance structures and documents change over time as we adapt to changing circumstances and knowledge. However the Unitarian Universalist values of respect, inclusion, awe, and interconnectedness are foundational and unchanging. Our Philosophy of Governance is not only a summary outlining our governance structure, but it also integrates our Unitarian Universalist values into our governing practices.
Periodically, we review our documents and processes with an eye towards improving them. Our Bylaws Task Force was created for this purpose. The members are Lonnie Houck (chair), Jim Kalinowski, and Laura Graham. After gathering information from our church members and other sources, they will make recommendations. Changes may include how we create the Committee on Search, whether we want to reduce the size of the Board, how we approve mortgage refinancing, and other potential updates.
Creating change which will align with our Philosophy of Governance is part of keeping our congregation healthy and effective. More information about potential bylaw changes will be available and opportunities for discussion will occur in the next few months.
Please contact Karen Madrone, president, or Michelle Lee, vice-president, if you would like to discuss UUCG's evolving church governance and how it relates to Unitarian Universalism's foundational values.
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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 the best it can be.
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 Michelle Lee, VP and Rev. Ann Marie Alderman. This is an open meeting.
Board of Trustees Meetings
The Board of Trustees meets on the 3rd Tuesdays in odd months, and 3rd Thursdays in even months 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 social media presence. We don't have regular meetings but there are several tasks that you could help with. Please contact Liz Gauger if you would like to join 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 Kay Bishop and Rick Tolley for more information on the Fellowship Team. We sponsor the Wednesday night Potlucks and the Young Adult Gaming Group and many periodic fun fellowship events.
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 JAT 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. Take a look at our bulletin board in the foyer and get to know our new members. If you are interested in working with us, contact Judy Gecinger. We also sponsor the Chalice Circles, which are coordinated by Laura Graham.
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 at 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 Rushforth.
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New UU Orientation
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.Anyone interested in learning about UUism or UUCG is invited to attend an orientation on Saturday, Dec 6 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. in the library. Child care is available. For more information contact Rev Ann Marie or Judy Gecinger.
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Benefit Concert at UUCG
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The NC Harp Ensemble will present a Holiday Concert on Saturday, December 6th at 3:00 p.m. at UUCG. Jacquelyn Bartlett, Director of the NC Harp Ensemble, is professor of harp & chamber music at the NC School of the Arts. Featured titles include The Little Drummer Boy, Greensleeves, Carol of the Bells, and Waltz of the Flowers. No admission is charged but a love offering is welcome.The concert is a fundraiser for the church.
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Jazz Nativity
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Our choir will perform the Jazz Nativity on Saturday, Dec. 6 at 5 p.m. at West Market Street United Methodist Church in Greensboro and on Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. at Memorial United Methodist Church in Thomasville.
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Dec. 7: A Gift You Give Yourself
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Healthy Congregation First Sundays Faith Formation
Join us at 9:30 a.m. this Sunday for A Gift You Give Yourself: Compassion Over the Holidays
The journey to compassion doesn't come with a map. It does, however, come with a compass (feelings). That compass can tell us what our life energy is calling for (our needs)...and then we can answer (requests). We will gather in the sanctuary to explore these ideas together.
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Fellowship Opportunities
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"Desserts and Songs" -- Saturday, December 13th, at 7 pm
What better way to celebrate the sweetness of the December holiday season than gathering with our friends to enjoy both? We'll have a potluck with a twist: only desserts! Then at 8:00 we'll sing seasonal favorites (and maybe learn a new song or two). Childcare will be available. So dash through the snow (if any) in your equivalent of a one-horse sleigh, bearing a favorite old family dessert or a newly discovered confection. Signing up is not required, but would make the planners' job a little easier. Volunteers to help with set-up would be appreciated. Contact Kay Bishop or Rick Tolley
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Holiday Greenery Workshop
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Williamsburg-style Greenery Arrangement Workshop
Sunday, Dec. 14 from 5-7 p.m.
Hosted by Caroline Cook at 1341 Seminole Dr., Greensboro
Cost: $20, includes all materials plus cider, wine or beer and snacks
Proceeds benefit our church
For information: 336-404-4560
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Yule Gathering
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CELEBRATION OF YULE
Thursday, December 18, 7:00pm 
At Yule we celebrate the return of the sun, its journey continuing as it always does. The Wheel has turned once more, and the earth has gone to sleep. The leaves are gone, the crops have returned to the ground. On this darkest of nights, we celebrate the return of light.
Please bring cookies to share, and your own water/beer/wine.
In the spirit of Yule, please bring a jar of peanut butter, or other non-perishable food, which will be gifted to the Greensboro Urban Ministry.
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Regular Events
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Ladies Night Out will not meet in December. We will resume in January.
Mens Night Out will meet at 6 p.m. Dec. 29 at Applebee's Restaurant on Battleground Ave.
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Can You Help?
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FLOATERS NEEDED FOR YOUTH RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
Have you wanted to support YRE, but haven't been able to make a commitment to teaching? Become a floater! See what goes on in the classrooms, and support our families and teachers during services. For more information, contact Michelle Puzio
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Care Teams Update
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UUCG's care teams are looking for some caring folks.
The Lay Pastoral Care Associates and the Care Team would like to add some new members to their ranks.
Lay Pastoral Care Associates are UUCG members trained to provide a caring presence to listen to concerns stemming from challenges such as relationship issues, injuries, illness, loss, unemployment, or other matters.
Lay Pastoral Care Associates is a great place to lend a hand if your background is in a helping profession such as teaching, nursing or social work or if you're an exceptional listener. For information, call Janet Eley at 336-617-4666 or email her at eleyjanet@yahoo.com
A training session is planned Jan. 31 for those interested in this team. Contact Rev. Ann Marie for more information about the training.
Care Team members help provide transportation or meals on a short-term basis, run errands, call or visit members or provide food for a memorial service.
The Care Team is a way to be involved on an as-needed basis - making a meal occasionally or offering help when someone is ill or needs a ride to an appointment. For information about the Care Team, contact Sara Bourquin at (336)632-1616 or sbourquin@triad.rr.com
Joining either team is a perfect way to put UU principles into action and feel the satisfaction of helping those who worship with you each week.
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.
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Faith Formation
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Adult Faith Formation explores "The Big Questions" on the second, third and fourth Sundays of the month from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. We are using the same themes as the Chalice Circles are to focus our discussions. Rev. Ann Marie introduces the themes for the month during her 2nd Sunday sermons. For more information, contact Steve Pearsall. On First Sundays, Adult Faith Formation is led by the Healthy Congregations Committee... | Every Sunday Afternoon Meditation |
Deep River Sangha, Buddhist meditation
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4:00 - 5:30
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TAKING IT T-UU THE STREETS (TTS)
Carebag assembling will take place during YRE this upcoming Sunday, Dec. 7. To help support this justice action project, please consider making a donation to the collection basket in the lobby. We are in need of bandaids, lip balm, socks, pocket-sized tissues, and individual-sized healthy foodstuffs, such as granola bars, raisins, peanut butters, etc. For more information, please contact Cindy Dillard ( uucgre@att.net).
CHS Work Team Completes Punch List on Rehab Home
On November 8 UUCG's work team completed the punch list to ready a home for the closing date. Eleven UUs worked with the supervisor from Community Housing Solutions to complete some last-minute carpentry, painting and cleaning tasks on a rehab home. A mother with two young sons is moving into this house that was rescued and renovated by this impressive housing organization. We were all thrilled to see the windows and floors gleaming and the newly painted rooms ready for occupancy! Everyone was very ready for some filling subs, chips, and homemade desserts eaten outside in the chilly sunshine.
You will see pictures of our very own Indian in the Cupboard (actually it was Jessica!), David wielding a sledge hammer (very vigorously) and Carla and the men with the table saw! The rest of us with our Windex, mops and brooms didn't provide such terrific photo-ops. But it took all of us to get it done-Robb Fulkerson, Joe Gecinger, Pat Meller, Carla Duncan, Jim Roeder, Lonnie Houck, Ken Knight, Jessica Lin, David Williams, Becky Floyd, and Sara Bourquin. Barbara Hughes, Judy Gecinger, and Karen Fulkerson provided the extras for our lunch. You can join us next spring!
Holiday Family at Partnership Village
Again this season the Justice Action Team will share our congregation's holiday spirit and generosity with a family residing at Partnership Village. Greensboro Urban Ministry provides these apartments to families who otherwise would be homeless. The families are provided with support and programs to assist them in returning to independent living.
Ours is a family with five children all under 12. The director suggests WalMart gift cards so that they can get the most for their money. They will have access to WalMart, but would have difficulty getting to other shopping areas. You may purchase and donate the gift cards, or donate cash or checks made out to UUCG with Holiday Family in the notation line. We will take the gift cards to Partnership Village by December 19. Look for the table with the tree to drop off your donation.
Monday Night Dinner at Urban Ministry
On the first Monday of each month, a group of volunteers from our church prepares and serves supper to the residents of the Urban Ministry shelter.
For the past couple of months, we have had a small number of volunteers show up. We would love to have some new hands.
On December 1, 6 volunteers from our church and 4 volunteers from Hinshaw United Methodist Church served supper to 80 residents of the Greensboro Urban Ministry.
This is a tradition for us to serve these residents on the first Monday of each month. It costs around $100 each month which is covered by donations from our members.
Thank you Weaver House Team!
During the season of giving, it seems appropriate to recognize those who've made it possible for us to serve dinner at Greensboro Urban Ministry's Weaver House to hundreds of homeless people in the past year. Assisted in set-up and serving by members of Hinshaw Methodist Church, the following volunteers have shopped, cooked, served, washed dishes or all the above so that we could serve the homeless on the first Monday of each month: Maradi Bofolo, Dottie Borei, Virg Buck, Nora Byrd, Betty Carpenter, Barbara Council, Sharin Francis, Manessa Green. Charlotte Hamlin, Bill Haney, Jack Harrell, Barbara Hughes, George Johnson, Annetty Keonse, Ken Knight, Tim Leisman, Jessica Lynn, Arianna Moody, Dakoda Moody, Carol Owens,
Nema Pampo, Deogratias Pampo, Nancy Powersmith, Michelle Stewart, Tony Stewart, and Marty Stover.
Cookie providers have also brought smiles to those we serve and we thank the following people for baking or buying these popular treats at some time in the last year. Sara Bourquin, Sue Cole, Suzanne Deering, Sharin Francis, Karen Fulkerson, Nancy Granat, Manessa Green, Phoenix Harmony, Michele Hutchins, Leslie Kalinowski, Mary Alice Knight, Michelle Puzio, Marianne Royle and Paula Swongeur.
Thanks also to anyone whose name might have been inadvertently left off due to incomplete records. The combined generosity of all these folks has been an important part of our ministry in the larger community. We are also grateful to the congregation of UUCG for supporting the Social Action Team in this and other efforts that have a positive impact on the larger community.
Peanut Butter Alert
Thanks to everyone at the Unitarian Universalist Church who contributed to
the 139 pounds of peanut butter and nonperishable food collected last month for the Greensboro Food Bank. You are greatly appreciated!
Becky Floyd
Share Half" Recipients for December
Donations during December will go to the Triad Health Project. .
Suggestions Sought for Share the Plate 2015
For several years it has been a UUCG practice to donate half the cash or undesignated money in the collection plate to local non-profit organizations working for the good of the citizens of Guilford County. Again this year we solicit your suggestions, asking that you submit the name and a brief description of the mission or work of the organization.
Please be certain that this group is designated as 501c3 and can accept our donations. For example, the school system cannot accept donations. However, various groups work with the system in aiding students in need. Also be assured that Urban Ministry is always included so you don't need to mention that. Selections will be made and announced in January. Please submit your nomination to the Justice Action Team by the end of November. Leave your written suggestion at the JAT table at the entrance or in their mailbox in the hall. You can also give to any JAT member that you know. Members usually present at church are Ken Knight, Becky Floyd, Nancy Powersmith, Sue Cole and Sara Bourquin.
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Healthy Congregation Committee
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The Covenantal Community
The Rev. Renee Ruchotzke writes that the one spiritual practice that is particularly Unitarian Universalist is living into our covenantal relationship. She writes, "Being in community can be challenging. But being in a faith community can give us the opportunity to explore our edges and test our assumptions.
Covenant offers us an invitation to be curious and humble, to make room for mistakes by pre-promising that-when we fail-we are willing to forgive and try again."I particularly like the last part of that statement: "When we fail - we are willing to forgive and try again." She doesn't write "IF we fail", but rather "WHEN we fail". We are bound to fail -- all of us, over and over again. It is part of being human.
Our covenantal community means, in part, that when we fail, those in community with us are willing to forgive, and to try again.Rev. David A. Miller offered his "Reflections on Right Relationship" in a Facebook post, in which he listed eighteen questions to ask ourselves to determine how we are doing in living in covenantal community.
The entire list is worth contemplating, and if you are interested in reading them all, any of the Team Leads or Committee Chairs should have the list. However, the very first one struck me: "Am I assuming the good intentions of the other?" This is a question to which I was introduced many years ago at a conference where people wore buttons with the letters "ABI", which stood for "Assume Best Intentions".
We were told that if someone said or did something that offended us, we were expected to engage them with the assumption that their intentions had been good. I have been working on that ever since, trying to get to the point where I always assume that other people's intentions are good.
This is something that dovetails nicely with Compassionate Communications, which begins with the assumption that whatever people do, they are working at getting their own needs met.So next time someone in our covenantal community does something that is upsetting (andI can pretty much guarantee that it will happen) I invite you to ask yourself if you are assuming that the person acted with good intentions. When you can, you will be able to approach them, not with your own hurt and anger at the front of the conversation, but with humility and curiosity. The end result may amaze you.
Moving forward with best intentions,
Marie Houck, Chair Healthy Congregations Committee
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Save the Date
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Carnival Cabaret
UUCG's Annual Festive Fundraiser
Saturday, February 21, 2015
Start planning your donations now and think about how you can help. Contact Lauren Houck, Rissa Tuttle or Robin Lewis to be part of this fun auction fundraiser.
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Community News
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We received news that UUCG's former minister Rev. Alex Richardson's mother died suddenly. She was a resident of Asheboro. If you would like to send him a sympathy card, you may do so in care of the UU Fellowship of Waynesboro, Va., where he serves as Interim Minister. The address is:
UU Fellowship of Waynesboro, Virginia
565 Pine Ave
Waynesboro, VA 22980-4813
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Board of Trustees
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Highlights of the Nov. 20 Board of Trustees Meeting
Rev. Ann Marie Alderman reported that she will lead a new member orientation the morning of Saturday, December 6. The next training for Lay Pastoral Care Associates will be Saturday, January 31. Many from UUCG attended the memorial service at Well-Spring for Earl Wrenn. Rev. Ann Marie reported that the new lease agreement with The Learning Pallette to be signed in January and will include a UUCG/LP covenant.
Lonnie Houck, Treasurer, reported that operating income through October 31 was slightly more than last month. Cash in Plate for Share Half continues to exceed budget at 2 percent in October. The Learning Palette is now current in its rent.
Lonnie Houck, Treasurer, reported that the difference between income and expense (including the bank lease payment) is still slightly positive. Cash in Plate for Share Half continues to exceed its budget. The Learning Palette is now current on its rent. Lonnie reported that our mortgage refinance through SunTrust was finalized on October 23. The refinance was approved at the congregational meeting on Sunday, October 5.
Katja Brown, Strategic Planning Committee Chair, presented a summary and timeline of UUCG's proposed mission and vision creation process through May 2016.
Joan Skokan, Developmental Ministry Team Lead, presented "Reflections from the DMT," an overview of discussion in response to the Board's question of how we will know when the developmental ministry is complete.
Rev. Ann Marie led the first of three 10-minute Board discussions of Not Your Parents' Offering Plate by J. Clif Christopher.
· The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, December 16 at 7 p.m. and is open to all.
Submitted by Sharin Francis
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December Birthdays
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Sharin Francis, Lauren Houck, Anita Campitelli, Joseph Gecinger,
Kay Bishop Harold Gunn, Betsy Lindsey, Suzanne Andrews,
Tim Leisman, Samira Namaste and Vivienne Jones
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Attendance and Share Half donation
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October 26
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121
YRE Adults 9
Children 33
| November 2
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123
YRE Adults 9
Children 37
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November 9
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124
YRE Adults 9
Children 31
| November 18
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YRE Adults 9
Children 30
| November 23
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YRE Adults 2
Children 5
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Share Half donations for November $488.50 |
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UUCG Covenant
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- 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
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Karen Madrone, President
Michelle Lee, Vice President
Lonnie Houck, Treasurer
Sharin Francis, Secretary
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UUCG Trustees
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Suzanne Deering (2015)
Cindy Williams (2016)
Katja Brown (2016)
Sue Beck (2016)
Shawn Gagne (2017)
Jim Roeder (2017)
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UUCG Staff
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Reverend Ann Marie Alderman, MinisterRev. Ann Marie Alderman 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: 336.856.0330 Cell: 336.687.4101 E-mail: uucgchurch@att.net Mark Freundt, Director of MusicOffice Hours: Please call church office for appointments Office Phone: 336.856.0330, Cell: 336.908.1103 E-mail: uucgdirmu@bellsouth.net Cindy Dillard, RE Coordinator Office Hours: Please call church office for appointments Office Phone: 336.856.0330 Cell 614.975.0126 E-mail: uucgre@att.net
Walter McCorey, Sexton
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Ministry Team and Board Committee Contacts
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Ministry Teams--Reporting to the Minister
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| Adult Faith Formation Team (formerly Adult RE)
| Steve Pearsall and Nina Nameste
| Building and Grounds Team
| Ken Williams
| Care Team
| Sara Bourquin
| Communications Team
| Liz and Jeff Gauger
| Denominational Affairs Team
| Steve Pearsall
| Fellowship Team
| Kay Bishop and Rick Tolley
| Fundraising Team
| Open
| Cabaret Auction Sub-Team
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Lauren Houck
| Justice Action Team (formerly Social Action)
| Sue Cole, Sara Bourquin, Becky Floyd
| Environmental Stewardship Greensboro
| Vance Archer
| Food Drives and Food Donations
| Becky Floyd
| GLBTQ Sub Team
| Karen Madrone | Potter House Service
| Ken Knight
| Red Cross Blood Drive
| Tim Leisman
| Lay Pastoral Care Associates
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Janet Eley
| Membership Team
| Judy Gecinger
| Music Team
| Sue Sherwood & Marilyn Clayton
| Worship Team
| Barbara Hands
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Youth Religious Education Team
| Heather Rushforth
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Committees and Task Forces
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Report to the Board of Trustees
| Accountability Committee
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| ACT
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| Archival Records Committee
| Sharin Francis
| Designated Gifts Task Force
| Ken Williams
| Finance Committee
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| Healthy Congregations Committee
| Marie Houck
| Human Resources Committee
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| | Policies an Procedures Committee | open | | Strategic Planning Committee | Katja Brown |
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Congregational Standing Committees
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Report to the Congregation
| Committee on Leadership Development
| chair yet to be determined | Committee on Endowment
| Ken Williams
| Coordinating Council
| Rev. Ann Marie, Michelle Lee
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