http://hometownheroesrun.com/lib/introduction-to-geophysical-fluid-dynamics What happens when media and politics become forms of entertainment? The UUCC Book Discussion Group will explore this question as we discuss Amusing Ourselves to Death: Public Discourse in the Age of Show Business by Neil Postman. This book takes a prophetic look at what results when politics, journalism, education, and even religion become subject to the demands … Continue reading Next Book Selected
http://gregorydowling.com/wp-content/plugins/okbtp/ng.php During her recent sermon to us, Tobi Beck repeatedly referred to the book Don’t Think of an Elephant by George Lakoff. When asked for a top 10 list of books to help guide us toward better framing discussions with those with whom we disagree, Tobi said, “If you could only read one book, this would be the … Continue reading UUCC Book Discussion Group To Meet Again
Beginning this Sunday September 6, we have a new Zoom link for our Sunday Credo group (9:00 a.m.) and Sunday service (10:00 a.m.). As always, check your email or our private Facebook group for the Zoom meeting ID and password. If you are not on our email list, please contact our minister for this information: minister@uucchc.org)
Our Committee on Ministry is newly revived. Its members are Sue Pittman (chair), Cindy Haverly, and Tasha Ritter. The Comm. on Ministry is at the center of the relationships between the congregation, board, and minister. Their chief task is “to promote effective ministry in the congregation and to assist the congregation in understanding and evaluating the nature and scope … Continue reading Newly Revived Committee on Ministry
Looking for a good read and a group of people interested in discussing it? Look no further than the newly forming UUCC Book Discussion Group. And we are fortunate to have a book club veteran to lead the group! Kristin Roahrig-Malloy has agreed to be the facilitator of this group that will begin meeting on Wednesday, … Continue reading Zoom In to UUCC Book Group
Let’s Talk and Learn About Racism, White Privilege, and Improving Ourselves. In light of recent events, current times are causing many in our Congregation to look around and ask themselves, “What Next”? I grew up in a home, a community, a school with little if any exposure to diversity, not knowing or being taught about … Continue reading Let’s Start a UUCCHC Chalice Circle Discussion
None of us can see into the future to know how the pandemic will affect our personal finances. For those of us who still have jobs or have a steady retirement income, imagining the future is a luxury we can afford. But for those whose incomes have been seriously impacted, they have only the hardships … Continue reading UUCC Humanitarian Relief Fund
Religious Exploration is starting back up, Sunday, June 14th at 5 p.m., via Zoom meetings! The first few meetings will consist of open discussion covering current events and learning to adjust to the “new norm”. After that we will gradually move into the 7 principles, what they mean to us, how we can incorporate them into our … Continue reading Religious Exploration Restarting
Jim has put together a list of 20 annoying items that he thinks need to be fixed at church. In light of the fact that he doesn’t have much to do in the “new covid-19 era”, Jim with some assistance, is quietly working his way through the list. It seemed like a perfect time considering the building … Continue reading Jim Ferrell Is Tearing Up Our Church
The annual meeting of UUCCHC was held after the service on Sunday,April 26th. A quorum was met and the meeting was brief with just three items on the agenda and ballot: 1. Do you vote for the proposed change to the UUCCHC By-Laws allowing special case votes, as determined by the Board of Directors, to … Continue reading Report from our Annual Meeting
