Posts from September 2021
Next Sunday is a Zoom Only Service
This coming Sunday service for September 26th will be a Zoom only service. The next hybrid service date has not yet been decided on.
PADS Signup for October
Thank you to all who volunteered to provide lunches for PADS, the homeless shelter in Elgin, in September. Here is the link to the PADS Signup for October. Dotty CarringiUUCE PADS Coordinator847-502-4835“Homeless Doesn’t Have To Mean Hopeless” — Elgin PADS
Another Outdoor Event Planned for Sunday, September 19th with In-Person Religious Education (RE)
Last Sunday’s outdoor event test case went very well so we are planning another outdoor/zoom hybrid service for this Sunday September 19th. We learned a lot and will make a few adjustments which includes moving back a bit into the shade of some tree. The building will still be closed at this time. We invite those in the congregation who are interested to bring chairs and watch the Zoom service outdoors with masks and social distancing. This will be held during the regular Zoom service time. If you’ve been eager to meet…
PADS Signup for September
Dear Friends, There is still one vacant volunteer opportunity for next Monday, Sept. 20. Will you consider supplying one of the three courses: either main dish (and starch) or vegetable or fruit/dessert? Below is the link to the PADS Signup for September, where you can choose which one you’d like to offer. Feel free to contact me with questions. And remember, UUCE can reimburse you. Thank you so much! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AABA82CA4FC1-pads2 Dotty CarringiUUCE PADS Coordinator847-502-4835“Homeless Doesn’t Have To Mean Hopeless” — Elgin…
Fourth Sunday Styrofoam Collection
The Fourth Sunday Styrofoam Collection will be on Sunday, September 26, from 12:00 to 12:30 pm in the church parking lot. Please separate your CLEAN food grade from your packaging foam and put them in the car with the sign for food foam or packaging foam. No Styrofoam peanuts are accepted (take those to UPS store). The Styrofoam collected will be taken to Dart Container Corporation in North Aurora. Thank you for recycling! Note: Please try to reduce your use of Styrofoam. More…
UU Virtual Retreat Event, Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion
Virtual Retreat Event Sat. Sept. 25th at 1 pm. Trans and Non-Binary Inclusion with featured speaker Alex Kapitan. What does it mean to be a men’s group, woman’s group, community or congregation that affirms and embraces gender diversity? As Unitarians honor their commitment to practice “welcoming all,” it’s important to engage in what this practice calls on us to do. Alex Kapitan, a trans and non-binary UU leader, who has served as a consultant for Unity Temple on this topic,…
PADS Lunch Signup for September
Thank you to all who volunteered to provide lunches for PADS, the homeless shelter in Elgin, in August. Here is the link to the PADS Signup for September, where there are two vacant volunteer opportunities. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F054AABA82CA4FC1-pads2
This Sunday’s Service
To lift our spirits, we are planning an outdoor event as a test case with the hope of having additional gatherings more regularly. The Executive Team (ET) has worked with the Worship Team to plan an on-site, in-person, outdoor event on the original reopening date of September 12th. We invite those in the congregation who are interested to bring chairs and watch the Zoom service outdoors with masks and social distancing. This will be held during the regular Zoom service time. If you’ve…
UUANI
The Share the Plate recipient for September is: Unitarian Universalist Advocacy Network of Illinois UUANI provides Unitarian Universalists across Illinois with advocacy and legislative leadership to effectively build community and power to promote justice and a healthy planet. We bring social justice into the heart of the spiritual life of congregations and develop ways for church communities to live the UU principles. We help bridge communities and congregations and align spirituality with tangible actions to affect change.
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