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Ethnic Eating Update
It turns out that thirteen is not so unlucky after all. On November 12th, 13 of us visited and sampled foods of Belarus at Belarusian Restaurant Visilki at 250 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL at 3:30. It was a tasty experience and I heard threats of return visits. I’ve left the address in this report for those of you “unlucky” to have missed it. On December 10 at 3:30, we’ll be experiencing some of the cuisine of Belgium at Hopleaf Bar at 5148…
Did you know…?
Did you know that UUCE maintains a small inventory of durable medical equipment for the use of UUCE members and friends? Durable medical equipment is “any medical equipment used in the home to aid in a better quality of living.” Our “loaner” closet, located on the third floor, has the following items available: There is a simple sign out/return list to keep track of the items, and there is no fee for using them. The church administrator or members of the Care Team can assist anyone…
From the Church Office
The church office will be closed Monday November 21st – Tuesday November 28th. If you have an emergency, please email the Executive Team at ET@uuce.org or the Board of Trustees at bot@uuce.org. There will be no Unichord Update newsletter on Friday November 24th. Please visit our website www.uuce.org for information on upcoming services and events. Happy Thanksgiving. Mila Brinker
Ethnic Eating Update
After church on Sunday, we will be visiting Belarusian Restaurant Visilki at 250 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL at 3:30. On December 10 at 3:30, it’s Belgium. At the Hopleaf Bar at 5148 N. Clark Street in Chicago, we will be enjoying Belgium-style mussels and Belgium-style frites along with Belgium beers and ales. I hope you can join us for that. Please let me know of your interest by December 3rd either by text at 847-243-3820 or by email at dwhislip@gmail.com. This should be a treat along…
Nov 5, 2023 – Daylight Saving Time Ends
Don’t forget his Sunday, November 5, 2023, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour. Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 5, 2023 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.
Ethnic Eating Update
On November 12th, we will be visiting November’s selection at Belarusian Restaurant Visilki at 250 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL at 3:30. Please let me know of your interest by November 6th by text at 847-243-3820 or by email at dwhislip@gmail.com. This should be a treat. On December 10 at 3:30, it’s Belgium. At Hopleaf Bar at 5148 N. Clark Street in Chicago, we will be enjoying Belgium-style mussels and Belgium-style frites along with Belgium beers and ales. I hope you can join us for that.…
Quilt and Crafts Group
The Quilt and Crafts Group is meeting Nov. 11th from 9:00 am to noon in Fellowship Hall. The qUUilters will be making a raffle quilt to raise money for the church while crafters work on their own projects. Anyone who wants to help with making the raffle quilt is welcome to join us. It is a time for fellowship, conversation, and to enjoy watching the progress made on all the projects. If you are short on time or not an early…
Service Auction Registration
Can you believe we’re just over one week away from the UUCE Service Auction? A few things to highlight as we head into the final stretch: Thanks everyone – looking forward to seeing you! Stephen (for the Auction Team)
2023 Annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service Sponsored by the Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders (CERL)
You are invited to join our greater Elgin community in “Coming Together”, our annual Community Interfaith Thanksgiving Service, held this year at 4:00 PM on Sunday, November 19, 2023, at First Christian Church, 1125 Summit Street, Elgin, Illinois, and offered by The Coalition of Elgin Religious Leaders (CERL). Be witness to the outpouring of thanks for our shared blessings as the representatives of a variety of world faith traditions offer readings, choirs, sharings, prayers, and a stirring seasonalmessage to strengthen…
Sign Up for Circle Supper
This is the last week to sign up, to be a host or alternate dinner guest at a member’s home once each month through April. This is a great way to get to know new and old friends. Sign the clipboard on the welcome table downstairs, or send an email to Dotty Carringi, dotty.carringi@uuce.org. A full explanation of the program can be found by the signup sheet. The signup deadline is November 1.
Ethnic Eating Update
Well, the 12 became 8 but the food at Mariscos El Charco remained superb as the another visit to Caribbean (this time Barbados) cuisine occurred. No photos were made because everyone was too busy consuming seafood to stop for such mundane matters. If you haven’t visited this local Elgin eatery, try to take it in. It’s well worth your time. And that brings us to Belarus. We will be frequenting November’s selection at Belarusian Restaurant Visilki at 250 McHenry Road, Wheeling, IL at…
Servetus: The Radical Reformed Musical
Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist Presents Servetus: The Radical Reformed Musical Servetus: The Radical Reformed Musical will be presented at Countryside Church Unitarian Universalist, 1025 N. Smith Road, Palatine, Illinois on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 2023 at 7pm. Donations of $10-$20 will be greatly appreciated. If you are 22 years old or younger, please know your attendance is your donation. There is plenty of free parking. Servetus: The Radical Reformed Musical is the creation of Rev. Dennis McCarty a talented novelist, playwright and song…