In June, the congregation of UUCC was invited to participate via multiple pathways to respond to the question “when will we return to normal fellowship?” These discussions were rooted in the belief that as a congregation we have a responsibility to frame this conversation with our underlying UU values and actively display our covenant in … Continue reading Feedback on Future of Fellowship
When Indiana locked down due to COVID-19, UUCC had a question to answer: How will we meet our congregational needs? In response, UUCC found a way. We held a congregational first on March 15, 2020, taking our services virtual to continue offering gatherings with our beloved community. Over the past 14 months, we have learned … Continue reading The Future of Fellowship at UUCC
IMPORTANT!!!Annual Congregational Meeting April 25th What can I say to convince you to attend (via Zoom) UUCC’s Annual Congregational Meeting immediately following the service on Sunday, April 25, 2021? Rev. Joel will throw a tantrum if you aren’t there.No, Joel is too calm and collected to do that. His feelings may be hurt if you … Continue reading Annual Meeting 2021
On Sunday, April 25th we will have our Annual Meeting to set the course for our next year of operation by voting to approve a budget, and voting to elect three new board members. To keep our doors of liberal religion in Hendricks County open and active, we need the commitment of members to serve … Continue reading You May Be a Perfect Fit
Stewardship. When you hear that word spoken in our church, your mind probably goes directly to your bank account. And I don’t want to down-play the importance of your financial contributions. Money is what keeps us in our building and without it, we would permanently be the Church of Z-UU-M. But our building is not what … Continue reading Are You a Noun or a Verb?
With input from the congregation, board, and minister, please find below a list of “Things for UUCC to be proud of from 2020.” There were certainly plenty of tragic and disappointing things from the past year. However, even amid bad times we accomplish things that deserve our acknowledgement, remembrance, and gratitude. It is always healthy … Continue reading Things for UUCC to be proud of from 2020
Jim Ferrell, long-time treasurer and founding member of UUCC, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Even during the many months Jim battled the cancer that eventually claimed his life, he was focused on a smooth transition of his many church duties, as well as compiling genealogy records for his family. Jim … Continue reading Remembering and Honoring Jim Ferrell
As much as it pains me, the Christmas Day Dinner event will be cancelled this year. I was hoping that the pandemic would at least slow at this point, but it appears that it is going in the wrong direction and I don’t think it will be safe for us, our volunteers, or the citizens … Continue reading Christmas Day Dinner cancelled
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
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
