August 2006

Sermon Schedule:
      August 6          UU Hymns – A little history and a lot of singing
      August 13        Al Kaiser - Archaeologist
      August 20        Spirituality in Japan – Sue Schaeffer
      August 27        Talking About Death – Joyce Rhoades

Past President's Message
I would like to explore with you-all (notice how I am attempting to include our beloved Kentuckians) a church bus trip this fall. We are surrounded by a myriad of wonderful places that we could explore.

I don’t have a destination in mind but I do have some thoughts. Perhaps we could go to Chicago and explore some world-class museums or to Louisville for the philharmonic.

My minds eye sees a section of the bus with the ladies all gathered around knitting, talking, laughing, planning, crocheting, reading, etc. And all of the men being our typical serious selves contemplating the universe and other such deep thoughts like the formation of lint.

Please drop me a line to share your thoughts. Really, please! If your thought is “What are you thinking? I wouldn’t do that on a bet” or “Man I am so glad you are trying to get some activities going that will bring us all together. I so love to ride on a bus. You are trying to make one of my dreams come true”. You get the idea.

Stay tuned for other announcements. We are close to being able to announce an awesome performer for us all to tell our friends about. That date is looking like it will be the forth Friday in September.

Ben Sizemore
binz_mail@yahoo.com

Charity Navigator
by Jack Carden

   I don't know how many of you receive solicitations regularly from various charity organizations, but I do. In the mail I receive about one or two a month or more. I sometimes wonder if the charity is actually helping the causes that the materials claim to be helping or if it is more about raising money to compensate the team that works on raising the money.

I accidentally came across a website that is devoted to analyzing the financial policies of various charitable organizations and ranking them against other similarly focused organizations. I found it very useful in helping me to decide whether the charity that was requesting my contribution was worthy of consideration. The website is www.charitynavigator.org. They even have a ranking for the UUSC.

From The President:

The UUCE Board of Directors will be placing the monthly meeting Agenda into the Newsletter. As we move through a time without a minister to carry the word from place to place and member to member, it is our responsibility to communicate to the community the best way possible.

Each member or friend is invited to attend the monthly board meetings held the first Monday of each month, 6:00 PM at UUCE. The agenda follows the same format from month to month with old business taken care of as soon as standard reports are taken care of. Here is the agenda for August 7, 2006:

AGENDA

UUCE Board of Directors

August 7, 2006

1.     Opening words and lighting the chalice -Becky McDonald

2.     Check in, what are you bringing to the meeting and what can you leave outdoors

3.     Call to Order - President

4.     Approval of Minutes

5.     President's Report - Link Christensen

6.     Treasurer's Report - Chris Norrington

7.     Old Business:

          a. Interim Search Update - Link

          b. Settled Minister Search Update - Link

          c. Religious Ed. Committee Search - Joel and      Tina

          d. Safety Committee Update - Link

          e. Vision Planning Retreat - Becky M.

          f. Other Items

    8. New Business

          a. House and Grounds: Lawnmower/Stage Railing - Dave G.

          b. UUCE Church Administrator Job Desc./Budget - Dave F/ Dave G

          c. Worship Committee Update - Link

          d. Fall Festival Kick Off

          e. Other Business

      9. Other Business

    10. Closing words, extinguish the chalice, adjourn

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Discussion Group:
   The UUCE Discussion Group meets the first and third Sunday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room.  Check the table in the foyer for copies of the reading material.  All are welcome to join us for lively discussion of spiritual issues, current events, political policy, personal philosophies, and donut preferences.

Coffee
     Fair Exchange coffee order forms are available in the foyer or contact Chris Norrington at cnorrington@hotmail.com.  Please place your order by the 25^th of each month.

PIDG
  The Pagan Interest Discussion Group meets the second Wednesday of every month, at 7pm at the church.  This month's topic is the harvest festival of Lammas.  All are welcome.  If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Talley xgj36@hotmail.com.

Fall Festival
    As you plan your summer vacations make sure to save a day or two for the Fall Festival!  Fall Festival this year is October 2-7.  Mark your calendar and plan to join us for a fun filled week of food on West Franklin!

Parents Group   
   This month’s parents group meeting will take place on the 13^th.  Contact Tina Grant for more information.

Knitting For Charity
   If you knit and/or crochet and are interested in knitting for charity, we have formed a group called UU’s Knitting for Charity.  We have patterns for preemie caps, chemo caps, cage liners for the Humane Society and are open to other patterns and ideas.  If you know of anyone who may be interested, please pass the word along.  Questions? Contact Tina Sizemore or Alice Carden.

New to UU?
Come to an informal gathering to learn more about Unitarian Universalism and the UU Church of Evansville.

Sunday, August 27
9am at the church

light refreshments & childcare available
Questions? Contact Nancy at nhiggs@hotmail.com.

Heading To Boston?
   Thinking of Visiting Boston? The Eliot and Picket Lodging House has space for UU's visiting Boston. Located on the top of Beacon Hill area, walking to downtown is easy and close to all the main Boston attractions. Daily Room Rate is $70.00 single and $100.00 Double.... a bargain in the Boston area.  Contact information: 617-948-4679 or email @ e&p@uua.org

Need More Money?

   Are you 55 or older?  You may qualify for an income earning assignment that can help you learn new skills.  The AARP Foundation’s Senior Community Service Employment Program has opportunities available.  Please contact AARP at (812) 422-3910 for more information.      

Principles and Purposes Poetry Poster
   Want a fun and attractive reminder of our UU Principles for your wall?  The Church of the Larger Fellowship now offers a poster featuring the Seven Principles in limerick form!

Bright, colorful, and clever

11” x 18” poster.                       

All plants, beasts and people belong

To a web that is silent but strong.

Every choice that you make

          Leaves a trail in its wake,

So remember you’re part of the throng

$10.00 includes postage, shipping and handling

To purchase a poster or learn more about the Church of the Larger Fellowship (CLF),

contact us:  www.clfuu.org  or  call 617-948-6150.

Newsletter Editor: Beth Heil
September Newsletter info due to me by midnight August 20. Thanks.
email: uuceeditor@hotmail.com