August 5 - August 12
Sunday, August 10, 2008 Rev. Jennifer Owen-O’Quill preaches, “Testimony As Spiritual Practice: Listening to Their Story,” and the 2U Band plays for worship. There is one service at 10:30 A.M.
Knoxville Response This past Sunday our congregation took time in worship to lift up all of the people involved in the Knoxville , TN shooting. During the service we took a special collection for the Knoxville Relief Fund. We raised $452.43 which will be sent along with all of the cards that were written. Your prayers, kind words and generosity are tremendous acts of solidarity and compassion. Thank you for your participation last Sunday.
Membership 101 orientation class is held the second Sunday of every month. This Sunday, August 10 will be the next opportunity. We meet from noon-2:30pm in the Loft. Please join us for a light lunch and a discussion of Unitarian Universalism. This class is a great way to meet other folks at church and is also a requirement for anyone wanting to become a member of Second Unitarian. If possible, read the Sources of Our Faith sermon series beforehand and come with your questions. Please contact Lisa Todd if you plan on attending at secondunitarian@att.net.
Family Social Event this Saturday, August 9th from 3:30 to 5:30 at Haas Playgroup, 2402 N. Washtenaw. Look for the balloons and picnic blanket which will serve as a home base of sorts. Please note that there is a spray pool at this park so you might want to bring suits and towels for the kids. For more information, see this link… Chicago Park District: Haas Playground . Please RSVP secondunitarian@att.net so that we have an idea of how many people to expect. Hope to see you there!
This Sunday the Green Sanctuary Committee is taking over Coffee Hour! Learn about Worm Bins firsthand while munching on organic snacks and sipping Fair Trade coffee. See how Worm Bins work and learn about the benefits they offer to reduce waste and pollution - bring the kids!
Hand Shovels needed for this Sunday’s childrens program. If you have any small hand shovels for gardening please bring them to church this Sunday. The children will be doing a project during class. Label your shovel and drop it off downstairs in Fleishman Hall. You can pick it up after service. Our little diggers thank you!
Faith Development Family Meeting, Loft (air conditioned) on Sunday August 24
*Welcoming *Inclusive *Diverse *Equitable
W.I.D.E. Community’s work will be to develop and enhance our church community’s ability to be a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and equitable place through community building, identity group support and leadership development. We are having a planning meeting soon (early August) - if you’re interested in coming and sharing inspiration, contact secondunitarian@att.net Blessings to all!
The July collection plate was split with the Howard Area Community Center . We were able to share $659.40. The money raised at 2U will go towards their Special Assistance Fund to help people with small one-time expenses. Located in Rogers Park, HACC provides comprehensive social and educational services to low and moderate-income neighbors. Many of the clients at HACC survive on less than $8,000 per year.
Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice will hold its Summer Quarter Meeting on Sunday, August 17, from 2 to 5 p.m., at the Unitarian Universalist Community Church, 70 Sycamore Dr., Park Forest. The program, between 2 and 3 p.m., will feature a panel addressing the subject “War With Iran: Not Inevitable”, which will be followed by a discussion with the audience. This program is sponsored by the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice Peace Task Force. The program will be followed by a UUSJ Board of Directors meeting, which is open to all. For driving directions or for a pick up from a Metra stop near Park Forest write to uusj@sbcglobal.net or phone 773-643-8061 at least two days in advance.
Jane Addams Senior Caucus
During the month of August we will be sharing our collection plate cash with the Jane Addams Senior Caucus. Jane Addams Senior Caucus is the largest grassroots organization for older adults in Chicago. JASC creates opportunities to train older adults to organize themselves and their communities, to take responsibility for solving problems in our communities and to renew the interest of older adults in public life. JASC continues to expand its role as an organization dedicated to organizing seniors into a powerful group of civic leaders able to advocate for the welfare of seniors.
Older adults are a vital resource to their communities - but problems like the lack of quality in-home care forces seniors to be isolated in institutions or to be relocated far from their communities late in their lives. JASC continues to move forward with its efforts of developing relationships between diverse sets of seniors, creating a place where seniors’ values can be heard, giving seniors an opportunity to participate in public life, and establishing a culture, where public and private decision-makers are accountable to the people affected by their actions. If you have any questions about the Jane Addams Senior Caucus, please feel free to call their office at 773-404-6429.