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November 5, 2015
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This Sunday, November 8, 2015
9:00 a.m. Credo Discussion
10:00 a.m. -- Rev. Jennifer Gray
Theme: Rebellion
"Joyous Rebellion"
11:15 a.m. -- UUCC Annual Meeting
Pitch-in Lunch
Upcoming Service
November 15--Annie Johnson
Theme: Rebellion
Crossing the Aisle
How can good people be so sharply divided by politics and religion? How can we understand one another across these divides?
Women's Night Out
Women's Night Out will be this Friday, November 6th at Claddaugh's Irish Pub in Plainfield at 6:30 p.m. We can sit and bask in the warmth of the fireplace and enjoy dinner and great UU companionship and conversation. Join us for a taste of Ireland and possibly a Fish and Chips and a pint of Guinness or maybe a Sheperd's Pie and an Irish Coffee!
RSVP to Faye Ferrell, ferrellf8@gmail.com 201-7552.
Annual Meeting November 8
This year's Annual Congregational Meeting will be held at the Sunday Service on November 8. There will be a Pitch-in lunch after the meeting. As always, your attendance is important. We will be voting on a number of important issues, including:
- New Board Members
- Proposed 2016 Budget
- Delegates to the General Assembly
We will vote to fill four positions for the Board. The candidates are April Lashbrook, Pat Pollack, Tasha Ritter, and Colleen Tennery.
Please be sure to attend the meeting and make sure your voice is heard!
This coming week!!!
It is time for UUCC to host the families for Family Promise, a homeless initiative in Hendricks County. Please check your calendars for the week of November 8th to 14th and see when you might be able to make dinner, host dinner or stay overnight as we work in partnership with Family Promise to help these families into stable housing.
Background checks are required to volunteer so please sign up early if you don't have a check on file. Please contact Karen Cravotta at kacravotta@gmail.com or sign up directly online by visiting this link: https://www.volunteersignup.org/MFAP9
Monetary donations would be welcome to cover the cost of lunch, snack and breakfast food purchases. Checks can be made to UUCC with Family Promise in the memo.
Gear Up for Christmas Day Dinner
It's that time of year again to volunteer for the Christmas Day Dinner (CDD). There are numerous volunteer opportunities to fill between now and Christmas Day. These are a few of the areas where you can help: phone team (take meal request calls), Santa Workshop, kitchen, delivery drivers, and provide desserts for Christmas Day.
If you're interested in helping or have questions, please contact Pat Pollack at patnumb1@aol.com or call (317) 501-8187.
The CDD committee thanks you for your support!
Credo Discussion Group
Probably the most important thing to know about Credo for the coming weeks is that we will be providing coffee and donuts!
We are slowly working our way through the Escalating Inequality series of videos and associated discussions! I will be posting videos from the series on the church Facebook site, hopefully every day, for you all to see we have been watching and discussing. Hope you will join us some Sunday morning!
Annie Johnson
Calling All UUCC Musicians!
Once again it is time to plan for the annual fundraising show for our Keys, Strings & Other Things live music series. Each year this show features a wealth of talent who donate their time and performance to help support live music in Hendricks county—right in our church! There are generally 5 or 6 acts (can be a band or individual) and each has 15 to 20 minutes to entertain the audience with their best stuff. Any style of music is welcome—the more variety, the better.
This year's show will be on Saturday, February 13th. If you are interested in performing for the show, please contact me as soon as possible, but definitely by November 13th. I'm giving first dibs to members and friends of our congregation. If the show is not full by November 13th, I'll open it up to other performers; so get your bid in quickly, and thanks!
Sam Carman, email: carman4239@gmail.com Phone: 892-4239
Dessert Auction in November
The Chili Dinner & Dessert Auction is planned for Saturday, November 21st. We need chili and dessert donations to make this night successful! A goodwill offering chili dinner with the fixin's will be provided by events committee. This will also be a great time to get a dessert for the Thanksgiving holiday and save yourself from needing to cook one. We look forward to seeing you there!! (Please email Tasha at tasha.renee245@yahoo.com if you are willing and able to bring chili or a dessert).
Chalice Circles
The Chalice Groups have started!
The Saturday morning chalice circle is meeting from 10-11:45 a.m. at the church. The plan is to continue meeting every other Saturday. Please contact Lynn Jettpace if you are interested in participating.
We also have a Wednesday morning group. If you are interested in participating, please contact Rev. Jenn, Lynn or Beth.
As more people express interest, more groups will be formed.
Rev. Jenn's Schedule
Rev. Jennifer will be away from church from November 11th to November 26th. She will not be answering email during that time but will respond to urgent phone calls.
Gray Areas:
Reflections from the Minister
The Rebellion of Self-Care
November is the month we have chosen to explore the idea of Rebellion. When you think of rebellion do you think of war? Of children who defy their parents? What comes to mind? What about subtler rebellions? I've heard several families talk about releasing clutter, creating a simpler life. Some of you are planning Christmas seasons based around experiences. We live in a society that is focused on consuming. Releasing stuff, choosing experiences over purchasing, both are their own act of rebellion.
Living with love for yourself is one of the greatest rebellions in our society right now. As we enter the holiday season we all get busier and often this results in increasing stress. It seems that our society almost expects us to be busy and active to the point of stress.
I encourage you to rebel this season! Set aside time every day and week to care for yourself, to do something that renews your spirit. Here are some ideas:
- Spend time in nature
- Schedule time for yourself
- Express emotion through art
- Keep a dream journal -- it can open you to greater self-understanding
- Be a self-activist -- fight for your rights
- Keep a smile journal -- collect articles, jokes, and pictures that make you laugh
There are many things you can do to connect with yourself, which helps us all be open to connection with one another. What else do you do for self-care?
May we all rebel this holiday season and renew our spirit.
In Faith,
Rev. Jennifer Gray
Sing the Joys of Winter Solstice
Calling all singers (age 10+) for the non-auditioned Solstice Choir, which is part of the 11th annual Winter Solstice Celebration held on Saturday, December 19, at 7 p.m. at UU of Indianapolis.
This popular event is a magical, all-ages evening of song and story to welcome the return of the sun. The choir will rehearse at Sacred Path, 1818 W. 57th St. on Wednesdays, Nov. 18, Dec. 2, Dec. 9 (7-8:30 p.m.) and Sundays, Nov. 22 and Dec. 6 (1:30-3:30 p.m.). Mandatory dress rehearsal is Friday, Dec. 18 (6 p.m.) and performance is Sat., Dec. 19 (5 p.m. call time, 7 p.m. show time). There is an Optional performance on Dec. 20 at the Indiana Women's Prison (age 18+ only).
Contact Pam Blevins Hinkle at pbhinkle@gmail.com to sign-up.
Supply the Food Pantry
Poverty and hunger seem to get worse as cold weather approaches. As you start to plan your your upcoming Holiday feasts, remember those who don't have the supplies for special meals...or any meals.
Need an Up-To-Date Directory?
If you are looking for a copy (paper or electronic) of the Membership Directory, please contact Jim Ferrell at uucc.ferrell@sbcglobal.net
Got a Church Announcement?
Please email all announcements to Mary Schnake at marydan@ameritech.net. All announcements should be submitted by noon Thursday for insertion into the Sunday order of service. Thanks so much for your cooperation!
UUCC Board of Directors
- President - Pat Pollack
- Vice President - Christian Axsiom
- Secretary - Melissa Buller
- Treasurer - Jim Ferrell
Rev. Jennifer Gray
Phone: 317-775-9098
UUCC Web Site -- www.uucchc.org
Christina Brummett updates the website. Contact her at uuccweb@uucchc.org.Deadlines and Contacts
- Newsletter: Email articles to Susie Poole by Monday, November 16, at newsletter@uucchc.org or call 317-727-5836.
- UUCC Calendar: Please submit all activities to be placed on the calendar to Christina Brummett, calendar@uucchc.org or call 946-4367.
- Mailing List: If you would like to be removed from the newsletter email or mailing list, or provide a change of email address, contact Jim Ferrell at uucc.ferrell@sbcglobal.net
MidAmerica Region Unitarian Universalist Association
2355 Fairview Ave. #312
Roseville, MN 55113
Web: http://midamericauua.org
Phone: 312-636-9724
Fax: 224-603-2309
Email: midamerica@uua.org