This article isn’t for everyone, but you KNOW who you are! You are one of those “closet” musicians—someone who plays an instrument but very few people know it. Or you might have an instrument in the closet that hasn’t been played in a while; but with a little practice, it could be. C’mon, dust off that instrument and please read … Continue reading Sunday Service Musicians
We’re looking for someone to fill the position of Assistant Newsletter Editor – to learn the ropes, fill in for the Editor when needed, and take over the job in the future so that we can rotate our volunteers and make best use of our people. If you are looking for a way to contribute your … Continue reading Help Wanted: Assistant Newsletter Editor
Jeff will be sending out pledge summaries soon so we can all see where we stand for the year. We discussed plans for our participation in the Pride Festival. We are in further discussions with the Danville planning department regarding the Jefferson street door.
If I were to characterize the “good news” of UUism–the thing we have to offer that you can’t get elsewhere in the same way–it would be that we offer an alternative way of being. We emphasize love and tolerance over prejudice and hate, abundance over scarcity thinking, sharing and a concern for others over crass … Continue reading Theological Statement on Masking from our Minister
The church building reopens for in person services on April 24, while continuing to live cast the service through Zoom. This hybrid approach allows those who wish to return to in person services to attend at church, and any who feel safer or have other reasons they cannot attend in person can still attend by … Continue reading Reopening!
Takeaway tips from 3/13 sermon on Microaggressions Know when to step in or step back about our own harms Be mindful of our impacts Be open to discussing our biases Practice microinterventions as we are able. Takeaway tips from 3/20 sermon on Happiness Choose it. Care for our whole selves. Challenge negativity and cultivate optimism. … Continue reading Sermon Takeaways from Rev. Joel
The most important thing we need to add to what we’re doing is Membership. Please consider joining a revived Membership Committee. Several members and myself are providing some of the elements of what the Membership Committee does. But maintaining a healthy congregation, one that wishes to grow, means we need a fully functioning Membership Comm. … Continue reading Message on Membership
Your Board continues to work on plans for re-opening when appropriate, expanding outreach into our community, and the expansion of Rev. Joel’s ministry through Wednesday hours and Zoom meetings. Natalie Brake and Annie Johnson will soon be attending AWOL training to enhance our certification in the RE department. A special note from Eileen … You may … Continue reading Splinters from the Board
Your UUCCHC board has been working hard to make sure that our services continue to run and that we are prepared to open the church when the time is right. Here are a few things that the board needs you to know : Mark your calendars for the annual meeting scheduled for April 24. We … Continue reading Splinters from the Board
Starting in February, I am adding several additional forms of ministry to our church: Every Wednesday I will be holding virtual office hours from 2-6 pm. Let’s chat via phone or video link. Feel free to reserve a time slot in advance via text or email, or reach out spontaneously. You don’t need … Continue reading New Virtual Office Hours
