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BRAVER/WISER, Courage and Compassion for Life as it is
Wondrous Beyond WordsJD Stillwater “Our goal should be to live life in radical amazement . . . get up in the morning and look at the world in a way that takes nothing for granted. To be spiritual is to be amazed.”—Abraham Joshua Heschel Since the pandemic I’ve been growing vegetables on the flat roof of our garage, in big plastic tubs full of dirt. It’s convenient because deer can’t get up there. Rabbits, either, or wild turkeys. Squirrels can, and…
Ethnic Eating Update
The response for this month’s Ethnic Eating opportunity for sampling the cuisine of the Land Down Under has been, to say the least, UNDERwhelming. On the other hand, this means that there are plenty of seats available for dining at Barangaroos Aussie Pies at 3208 North Sheffield in Chicago on Sunday, April 23 at 4:30 for our next excursion. Please let me know at 847-243-3820 or dwhislip@gmail.com if you would like to join us.In May, the country of choice is Austria. As it…
PADS homeless shelter – Changes to our schedule
Hello, Friends, The UUCE commitment to provide lunches to the Elgin PADS homeless shelter is changing. Because of the limited number of volunteers, our church will now donate meals twice per month, instead of each Monday. We will plan on delivering, with the option of also serving, lunch on the first and third Mondays of each month, beginning in May. I encourage you to help on your own on the two or three Mondays not covered by our church. You would…
Fourth Sunday Styrofoam Collection April 23 and New Handouts
Please separate your CLEAN food grade Styrofoam from your packaging Styrofoam and bag as needed. Styrofoam peanuts are NOT accepted (take to UPS store). Place your Styrofoam in the Prius with the open hatch in the church parking lot between 11:30am and 12:00pm. Joe Masonick will be doing the collecting. We’ll drive it to Dart Container Corporation in North Aurora (open 24/7). Please try to avoid using Styrofoam because its use is not sustainable. Many people manage to avoid it; indeed, entire…
From the Board of Trustees
For this Letter from Leadership, the Board wanted to share a summary of the results of the recent congregational survey and give an overview of what we plan on doing with this information. Overall, we had 53 participants, which is a great response! Of course, there was a wide diversity of opinions reflective of our individualism. The survey was divided into 4 major areas: · Professional Minister · Building · Social Justice · Recommending the Church The summary below is…
Ethnic Eating April Date Change
Unfortunately, I have to backtrack on the ethnic eating date for April. The Cubs play at home on the 23rd and, since our restaurant is in the area, that would add traffic to the drive. The next weekend is crowded with activities which I would not like to conflict with but the first weekend in May is also a Cubs homestead. So we are going to shoot for 4:30 on Sunday, April 30 at Barangeroos Aussie Pies, 3208 N Sheffield…
Community Crisis Center
The Share the Plate recipient for the month of April is: The Community Crisis Center The Gretchen S. Vapnar Community Crisis Center chosen by the youth of our church in recognition of April being Sexual Assault Awareness month. The Crisis Center was founded in 1975 to meet the needs of individuals and families in crisis. Employees provide comprehensive services to individuals and families suffering due to domestic violence, sexual assault, or economic difficulties. The mission of the Community Crisis Center…
PADS Signup for April
Hello, Friends, UUCE volunteers provide lunches every Monday for the Elgin PADS shelter. Please use the sign-up button below to choose a Monday you would like to provide and/or serve a meal. Thank you for your service, donations and support! Dotty CarringiUUCE PADS Coordinator847-502-4835 “Homeless Doesn’t Have To Mean Hopeless” — Elgin PADS
Bayside UU Family Camp
Bayside UU Family Camp Looking for a great summer experience? Join us at Bayside UU Family Camp held at Lutherdale Camp on the shores of Lauderdale Lakes in Elkhorn, WI. This year, camp will take place July 2nd to 8th. This special week includes adult workshops, activities for children, free time for family fun and relaxation, and intergenerational activities. For more information visit our website at baysideuu.org or contact baysideuu@gmail.com Alyssa Ryanjoy, Volunteer Camp Registrar
For the Mother of all Potlucks!
The Revitalization Team invites you to potluck with us in honor of Mother’s Day! The event will be held at the church the evening of Saturday, May 13th at 5:30pm. While it’s certainly not required, we encourage you to bring something that you loved eating while growing up. Maybe a favorite dish your mother made? Either way, please save the date and plan to spend some time feeding both body and heart with our beloved community. More details to follow! Sharon…
Budget Open House Meetings
The UUCE Finance Team has scheduled two Budget Open House meetings to introduce and discuss the proposed budget for fiscal year 2023-24. The meetings will follow the Sunday worship services at 11:45 on April 23 and May 7 and will be offered online and on-site. This is an opportunity to ask questions regarding the proposed budget that we will vote on at our Annual Meeting on May 21. Finance committee members will attend to answer questions.
Short-Term Volunteer Opportunity! June 3 – Help to represent UUCE at Elgin’s First Pride Parade and Festival
Hello all, Elgin is hosting its first Pride Parade and Festival this June. The idea has been brought up by several people that UUCE should march in the parade and/or be a sponsor or vendor at the festival. This is an absolutely fantastic idea, but we are in need of someone to step up and spearhead that effort for our church. The good news is that this is a short-term commitment, and based on the general response from the service yesterday,…