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UU News
Monthly Newsletter of
The Unitarian Universalist Church of Greensboro
An Intentional Liberal Religious Community February 2015
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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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Newsletter Notes
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The deadline for the March newsletter will be Friday, Feb. 20.
Send news items to commuucg@bellsouth.net
The newsletter will be published on Feb. 27.
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, February 1
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Do You Know About the New Jim Crow?
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Rev. Ann Marie
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Sunday, February 8
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The Interdependent Web of ALL Being
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Rev. Ann Marie |
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Sunday, February 15
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A Universalist Love Fest and Hat Day
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Sunday, February 22
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The Genius Within:
The Search for Authenticity, Purpose and Meaning |
Mariela Perez-Simons
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Sunday Morning Schedule
| 9:30- 10:30 | Chalice Club |
Children's Worship
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February's Theme: Right Relations
| 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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Bylaws Change Meeting Feb. 1
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Bylaws Change Town Hall meeting - Sunday, Feb. 1 at 12:15 p.m. Please attend this informational meeting and discussion concerning UUCG's bylaws and possible changes.
The Bylaws Task Force is reviewing existing bylaws, getting input and feedback from members of our congregation, and making recommendations for improvements. This will align our bylaws with best practices and the mission of the congregation. Changes may include how we create the Committee on Search, whether we should reduce the size of the Board of Trustees, how we approve refinancing the mortgage, and other needed updates. Any changes will require congregational approval. A vote is scheduled for the annual meeting in May.
The Bylaws Task Force members are Lonnie Houck (chair), Jim Kalinowski, and Laura Graham.
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Inspirations
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For the truth is that in the end loyalty is never an attachment to something external so much as it is an allegiance to something inside yourself. That which commands you outwardly has first possessed you inwardly.
That is why a bad human being is never a reliable patriot, nor a good human being a bad citizen. There is no surer test than this: Your loyalty will always be to what you secretly love and serve.
(A. Powell Davies, 1902 - 1957)
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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.
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Wednesday Expressions Service
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Expressions Service is held from 7-7:30 p.m. each Wednesday. 
February 4
| Storytelling
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| February 11
| Danny Glenn
| Poetry
| February 18
| To be announced |
| February 25
| Grace Wapner
| Harp
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Reflections from Rev. Ann Marie
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Some UUCG'ers think of February as the most exciting month of the church year! Why is that, you say? There is a lot going on including the fabulous Cabaret Auction. Not only is it the biggest fundraiser of the year, with both a silent and a live auction. ...it is FUN!
Lauren Houck is in charge again this year of the auction itself, with co-chairs Rissa Tuttle and Robin Lewis. Laura Graham is ably overseeing food, and the ever-entertaining Charlotte Hamlin is bringing on the talent. I have to say I have never met a church auction I didn't enjoy, but this one at UUCG takes the cake!
Please, please, please mark your calendars for February 21. Show up at 6:00 p.m. for a night of FUN! Be ready to leave with many things of great value. From a date for a dinner with friends while one of UUCG's chefs does the gourmet cooking, to a handcrafted gift for your next party, you are sure to bid on and win something you just have to have! And, I promise you will be entertained at the same time!
The other thing going on that I still excited about is the 20/20 Visioning process. We started with the first listening circle last month with a great turnout. Fifty people stayed for potluck and then to listen to the Strategic Planning Committee's questions and to have a wonderfully inspiring and upbeat conversation about UUCG.
We are going to have another listening circle on Feb 15 after the Sunday service. This time the committee will provide the lunch in the sanctuary free to all who stay! If you didn't have a chance to come last month, please come this time. If you have thought of more or different comments to make you are welcome to return! If you can't come, you will miss the conversation, but you needn't miss participating! Just go to
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/KHVT29K
Yours in faith,
Rev. Ann Marie
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From Cindy Dillard, Director of Youth Religious Education
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Thanks to the generosity of UUCG, I have funds to help my professional development. Recently, I attended an ecumenical two-day workshop that addressed how Religious Educators might promote "lifelong faith formation". There were many ideas about growing our faith communities, but at the forefront was how important it is to focus on building intergenerational experiences.
I have some ideas as to how to do this, but I would like to hear from you. There will be a survey soon to ask about your interests/needs/hopes/dreams.
In the meantime, here's what's going on for children and youth during the month of February: (Please note that all of the OWL (Our Whole Lives) sessions are ONLY for children and youth who have pre-registered in advance, thus those classes are "closed".)
February 1: Chalice Club Fellowship ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. The Searchers RE ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. OWL RE for 3rd - 6th grade meets from 11 a.m. to noon (closed). OWL RE for 7th - 10th Grade meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (closed).
February 8: Chalice Club Fellowship ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. The Searchers RE ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. OWL RE for 3rd - 6th grade meets from 11 a.m. to noon (closed). OWL RE for 7th - 10th Grade meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (closed).
February 15: Chalice Club Fellowship ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. OWL RE for 3rd - 6th grade meets from 11 a.m. to noon (closed). OWL RE for 7th - 10th Grade meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (closed). Intergenerational Service: No Searchers.
February 22: Chalice Club Fellowship ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 9:30 until 10:30 a.m. The Searchers RE ( Pre-K - 5th Grade) meets from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. OWL RE for 3rd - 6th grade meets from 11 a.m. to noon (closed). OWL RE for 7th - 10th Grade meets from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (closed).
The Children Need You!
Please sign up to be a Floater during church service one or two Sundays a year to step into the classroom when a teacher needs to go to the supplies closet or take a child to the restroom. You may even walk a little one to his or her parent in the sanctuary if he or she wants to. What a great way to help with no strings attached! Please email Michelle Puzio at mpooz@bellsouth.net.
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From the Congregational Vice-President - Michelle Lee
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Congregational Committees 101
UUCG creates work groups (teams and committees) to further the mission of UUCG. While the minister oversees UUCG's ministry teams and the board of trustees oversees UUCG's governance committees, the congregation creates congregational committees that are elected by and accountable to the congregation.
UUCG's bylaws define several congregational committees.
The Coordinating Council (CoCo) is responsible for communication, calendaring, and collaboration among all UUCG's teams and committees. Representatives from every team and committee meet quarterly. Our minister, Rev Ann Marie Alderman, and vice-president, Michelle Lee, co-chair CoCo meetings.
The Committee on Endowment is responsible for the continued growth and maintenance of UUCG's Endowment Fund. The three elected members of the committee serve staggered 3-year terms. They are Ken Williams, Joe Gecinger, and Dennis Hands.
The Committee on Leadership Development is responsible for nominating members for elected positions, recommending congregants for other leadership positions, and for ensuring that leadership development and training are available for potential and existing leaders. The five elected members serve staggered two-year terms. They are Benn Kuecker, Donya Lucas, Charlotte Hamlin, Susan Hill, and Wendell Putney.
In addition, the bylaws include a Committee on Search. When UUCG decides to seek the services of a minister on a permanent basis, to "call a settled minister", UUCG will create a committee to be responsible for that process. The section of the bylaws that define creation of the Committee on Search is under review by the Bylaws Task Force. After that review, the board may recommend that the congregation update the process for creating a Committee on Search. A vote by the congregation to finalize any changes is scheduled for the annual meeting on May 16, 2015.
These congregational committees encourage collaboration, assure our financial future, develop our leaders, and find our ministers. They are directly accountable to the congregation, working with the minister and board of trustees to further the mission of UUCG.
Please feel free to contact any of these committees directly if you have questions. Or contact Karen Madrone, president, or Michelle Lee, vice-president, if you would like to talk more about accountability to the congregation and furthering the mission of UUCG.
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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 Thursdays in odd months, and 3rd Tuesdays 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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DINNER CIRCLES FOR FEBRUARY THROUGH APRIL
During the past few months, about 30 members of UUCG have enjoyed dining together in each others' homes, sharing the food preparation, the enjoyment of the meal, and much excellent conversation and laughter. That was round one, and you're invited for a second round to be held from February through April.
This is a great way to get to know your fellow UUCGers better! The second round will have new groupings and hosts. Everyone who was signed up for the first round will be included in the second (unless you let us know by Tuesday Feb 10). If you missed the first round, and want to join the fun, Welcome! Let us know by Tuesday February 10 and you'll be included. Contact: Kay Bishop or Rick Tolley at 336-285-6761 or kbooklover@gmail.com.
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IMBOLC Ritual Feb. 5
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IMBOLC Ritual - February 5, at 7 p.m., at UUCG
IMBOLC, also known as Candlemass, Imbolg or Imbole, is February 2. IMBOLC is a joyous celebration for Pagans. This Sabbat is one of the four Celtic Fire Festivals. IMBOLC commemorates the changing of the Goddess from the Crone to the Maiden. We delight in celebrating the first signs of Spring, the coldness of Winter is diminishing, and there are signs of new life that stir beneath the Earth.
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International Dinner
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Save the Date: International Dinner, February 7, 6:30 p.m.
Bring your favorite ethnic or international dish to share.
Please label your dish including its country of origin and what is in it.
Enjoy international music and stories.
This is a family event where adults and children are welcome.
For more information, email Cindy Wlliams or call her at (336) 674-0535. In an effort to be green, please bring your own plates and silverware.
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Hat Day is Feb. 15. It's our annual day of wearing a hat to church. The tradition started back at the Unitarian Church on Monterey Drive in the late 1970s or early 1980s.
Our minister, Wyman Rousseau, had a pulpit exchange one Sunday. The visiting minister delivered a sermon. At the conclusion he asked us to surprise Wyman the next Sunday by wearing a hat to church. Those of us who wore hats that day noticed a lot of energy just by wearing hats. The tradition continued.
We added a further dimension by asking the congregants to consider creating a hat. That brought the children and many adults into the hat-wearers group. One woman created a series of small paper kites for her hat. One man and his boys created sci-fi helmets out of gallon milk containers. One woman wore a cellophane flowerpot wrapping. Folded newspaper hats always showed up.
Let's have some fun and show up on Hat Day with your hat.
Janet Plummer
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Carnival Cabaret is Coming!
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UUCG's Carnival Cabaret is Feb. 21. And Donation Deadline Day is Feb. 8.
Some ideas for donations are: hosting an event in your home or an outing at a museum, vineyard or area attraction, or plan a games night.
Other possibilities: new or very gently used items of good quality and good value - jewelry, electronics, decorative items.
Handmade items also are a top seller: paintings, woodwork, jewelry, knitted clothing or baked goods.
Or think about services you could provide such as lawn care, babysitting, dog-walking, car-washing or tutoring.
And don't forget those high-profile large items such as furniture or sports equipment.
Getaways also are great -- donate time at your cabin, condo or timeshare in the mountains or on the coast.
To donate, fill out a donation form in the church lobby and leave it in the box.
We'll also need assistance with food, entertainment, set-up and clean up and much more. Contact Lauren Houck, Rissa Tuttle or Robin Lewis to be part of this fun auction fundraiser.
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The Membership Team recently introduced four new congregants.They are
Jessica Lin, David Routh, Brian Blauch and Justin McKinney.
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Save the Date! March 28th - UUCG LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP
Deepen your understanding of leadership styles and useful skills for organizational effectiveness that be used anywhere, anytime by attending the "Lay Leadership: Finding the Power of YOU and UUCG" on Saturday afternoon, March 28th from 1-5 p.m. at the church. Child care will be provided.
Sponsored by the Committee on Leadership Development, this workshop will be useful for personal development, any small group effectiveness...especially lay led groups at UUCG...and in diverse work settings, exploring leadership as Spiritual Development. Any congregant is welcome to attend whether a current or any interest in being a lay leader at UUCG.
The workshop is an opportunity to grow personally and expand relationships and shared ownership of UUCG as an organization. Great refreshments at the conclusion! Questions? Talk with Benn Kuecker, Charlotte Hamlin, Donya Lucas, Wendell Putney or Susan Hill.
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Hymnal Donation
The Music Team is offering you the opportunity to add to our limited collection of teal hymnals ("Singing the Journey ") during February. For a donation of $18, you can replenish our supply while also having a bookplate inside the hymnal to acknowledge your gift and dedication of your choice. Look for us in the foyer and make a difference!
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Ladies' and Men's Night Out
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Ladies' Night Out
Ladies are invited to our monthly Vietnamese dinner at the Saigon Restaurant the last Monday of the month
-- Feb. 23. We meet at 6:30 p.m. If we have ten or more, we have the option of having the chef prepare a communal meal for us. It's usually a soup, two kinds of egg rolls and one or two entrees, costing a little over $10.00. We also have the option of selecting from the menu. It's a lively evening of table discussion, laughter and getting to know more about each other. Newcomers are always welcome. If you plan to attend please contact Mary Davis (212-0819) or Janet Plummer (294-6364)
Men's Night Out
Join us the 2nd Monday of the month -- Feb. 9 -- at 6 p.m. at Villarosa, 6010 Landmark Center Blvd,
Greensboro, near I-40 and Wendover. We also meet on the last Monday of each month at Applebee's on Battleground Avenue at 6 p.m.
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Faith Formation
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Meeting on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and sometimes the 5th Sunday of the month, Adult Faith Formation explores the same monthly themes that the Chalice Circles are exploring and that Rev. Ann Marie speaks on 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 |
Deep River Sangha, Buddhist meditation
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4:00 - 5:30
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Healthy Congregation
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Diversity
One of the things I love about this congregation is how physical it is. I know that when I come to church I will receive lots of hugs and a few kisses, that if I need a literal shoulder to lean on it will be there and that I can count on someone holding my hand at the end of every Sunday morning worship service. These things make me happy. I have always been a person whose skin craves contact with other people (although a warm kitty will do).
However, I am increasingly aware that there are people in the congregation who do not enjoy physical contact. They may have a medical condition that makes some or all contact painful; they may be dealing with a compromised immune system; they may fear that they are possibly contagious and not want to risk sharing an illness; or they may just not like to be touched! The reason doesn't matter. What matters is making certain that those people are as comfortable with the level of physical contact they get at church as those of us who love physical contact.
This is both about welcoming diversity and about the inherent worth and dignity of all people. The question is what, if any, cultural changes do we need to make to ensure the comfort of those who do not welcome touch, without making people like myself give it up?
When my kids were teenagers, they were very involved in YRUU (Young Religious Unitarian Universalists), and I had the privilege of attending worship created and led by teens. Often, these worship services included a certain amount of touch. Their custom was that if anyone did not want physical contact, they would cross their arms over their chest, hands on shoulders. There was no stigma attached to this, and everyone respected that choice without comment or question. That may be one approach, and there may well be others. At a minimum, we can each do our best to make certain the people we are about to hug welcome that contact, and we can be certain that we don't stigmatize those who do not welcome contact.
Yours for a comfortable environment for all,
Marie Houck, Chair, Healthy Congregation Committee
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TAKING IT TO THE STREETS (TTS)
Thank you to the many folks who have donated funds, dropped off non-perishable food and hygiene items into the lobby basket, and distributed those care bags out in the community. Please remember that the need is ongoing. If you shop at Costco or Sam's Club, please consider purchasing an extra box of individual peanut butters, applesauce, juice boxes, etc. Or even if you don't belong to a buying club--if you see a great deal for a non-perishable food product or an individual hygiene item, please consider buying it for our Justice Action project. For more information, please contact Cindy Dillard, Youth DRE ( uucgre@att.net). Our children will next assemble carebags on Sunday, February 8.
Food Drive a Possibility Cross your fingers! There may be an opportunity to help Greensboro Urban Ministry to feed the hungry on Saturday, April 11, at the Food Lion store at 4653 West Market Street. Food Lion is once again allowing us to make an application at that date. The confirmation has not been received yet, but I'll let you know either way.
If allowed, the food drive will need eight volunteers, two volunteers to work each two-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 will be greatly appreciated. 
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 need some new workers, especially younger ones to be part of this important contribution to the welfare of some or our most vulnerable brothers and sisters.
Share the Plate February 2015 
Donations this month will be given to the Interactive Resource Center and the Servant Center.
Peanut Butter Alert
Thanks to everyone at the Unitarian Universalist Church who contributed to
the 112 pounds of peanut butter and nonperishable food collected last month for the Greensboro Food Bank. You are greatly appreciated!
Becky Floyd
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Board of Trustees
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Highlights of the January 15, 2015 UUCG Board of Trustees Meeting
- Rev. Ann Marie Alderman reported on efforts to recruit volunteers and hire a pianist while our music director, Mark Freundt, recuperates from surgery for his fractured collarbone. She noted that volunteers will be needed on April 17 and 18 when UUCG hosts the 2015 Southeast District Annual Assembly. More information will be forthcoming closer to that time.
- Karen Madrone, President, confirmed February 28 as the date for a half-day Board retreat to have generative conversation about goals.
- Karen Madrone and Rev. Ann Marie encouraged people to join them on February 14 at the Mass Moral March on Raleigh and HKonJ (Historic Thousands on Jones Street) People's Assembly.
- The Board approved the purchase of a "Madonna" style microphone to improve the amplification of the Sunday speaker's voice. The $350 cost will be posted to the Memorial Fund from monies given in memory of Chris Voorhees, who lived with hearing challenges.
- Lonnie Houck, Treasurer, reported that our end of the month number was again positive by about $2,500. Pledges for December were up by about $6,000 compared to November. Overall, pledges are in line with the YTD budget. December expenses were about $2,300 less than November.
- As chair of the Bylaws Taskforce, Lonnie Houck distributed for consideration a list of possible changes to UUCG's bylaws. These include a phased reduction in size of the Board and increased requirements for a quorum and participation when calling a settled minister.
- Marie Houck, Chair of Healthy Congregations Committee, reported on the committee's ongoing efforts: Compassionate Communication classes the first Sunday of each month and continued work on a policy and procedure for responding to individual complaints. Additionally, the committee plans to develop a questionnaire for assessing congregational health in the spring.
- Shawn Gagne led the third of three 10-minute Board discussions of Not Your Parents' Offering Plate by J. Clif Christopher.
- The next Board meeting will be Tuesday, Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. and is open to all.
Submitted by Sharin Francis
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Community Events
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Moral March
Dear Friends, It was just over a year ago that approximately 1500 UUs from around the country gathered in Raleigh for the massive Moral March organized by the NAACP. Those who attended remember the massive outpouring of love, support, and demands for justice that took place that weekend. In that spirit, we are inviting UUs from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia to join us for the 2015 Moral March, which will take place on Feb. 14. It's Valentines Day so bring a sweetie and share the Love! Our plans are not as ambitious this time (for one thing, there is no nationwide call from the UUA), but the need for economic, gender, and racial justice is no less than it was a year ago. Please note that we will not be offering Friday evening programming this year, and home hospitality for Friday evening is much more limited. Still, we are expecting a good turnout from area UUs and are partnering with the folks from DemocracyNC to create a dynamic program for engaging with the North Carolina General Assembly and local elected officials. Lunch will be provided for a nominal charge and we expect to end around 4 p.m. If you are planning to come (or would like to receive future updates) please register at Moral March . For more information see the NAACP-NC website at NAACP Forward Together -- Not One Step Back! Ticie and Tom Rhodes UU Fellowship of Raleigh
Rev. Tom Rhodes
Raleigh, NC
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Save the Date
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Passover Seder at UUCG
Saturday, April 11
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February Birthdays
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Congratulations to our members with birthdays in February!
Dorothy James, Steve Pearsall,
Ann Galiger, Janet Plummer, Susan Hill,
Carolyn Crumpacker, Steve Andrews, Natalie Gauger,
Ava Kuecker, Vance Archer,
Nancy Powersmith, David McLean,
Eris Kelly & Connor Little
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Attendance and Share Half donation
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December 24
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127
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97
YRE Adults 2
Children 3
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January 4
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82
YRE Adults 2
Children 4
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117
YRE Adults 9
Children 32
| January 18
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100
YRE Adults 9
Children 30
| January 25
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123
YRE Adults 11
Children 43
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Share Half donations for January: $512.00 |
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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
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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
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| 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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see Rev. Ann Marie
| 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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| Harold Gunn | 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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Report to the Congregation
| Committee on Leadership Development
| Benn Kuecker | Committee on Endowment
| Ken Williams
| Coordinating Council
| Rev. Ann Marie, Michelle Lee
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