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July 2006
Sermon Schedule:
July 2
GA Report- members
of the congregation
July 9 Islamic Interpretations of the Afterlife-Dr. Maqbool
Ahmed
July 16 Kay McSpadden from Religious Coalition for
Reproductive Choice
July 23 Native Sons & Daughters of UU
July 30 Unigue Signs and Symbols in Catholicism- Sr.
Geraldine Hedeinger
Summer 2006
This is the official Guide for who to Call and Summer Services while
we are between ministers.
Who To Call
Building & Grounds David Granhom
Building Rental David Granholm
Church Business Lincoln Christensen
Mailing Labels Lincoln Christensen
Name Tags John Schaeffer
Newsletter Beth Heil
Parent’s Group Tina Grant
Who is Responsible
To answer church phone
Board
Sort Mail
Board
Sunday Services & Order of Service Worship Associates
(Link Christensen, Jan Steinmark, Teri Rockwood, Bonnie
Heilman, John Schaeffer, Christine Kavanaugh, Chernoh Sesay)
Pastoral Care
InSuk Jo Granholm does a wonderful job of sending out cards on behalf of
the congregation.
Karen Kaminsky will handle hospital calls and visits to those who would
like them.
You
must all act as the eyes and ears for pastoral care. If you notice that folks have been
missing church – why not give them a call.
Please be aware that local hospitals no longer call the church when you
are admitted – unless you specifically request it – even then you may have
returned home by the time the message gets to the church.
So
if you know someone is in the hospital or could use a phone call or visit
– please let InSuk and Karen know.
Funerals
Our worship associates have been trained in how to conduct a
funeral and also two UU ministers have agreed to be on call. Please call
Lincoln (422-9637) if you need to contact someone about a funeral.
Weddings
There are no weddings scheduled for this summer. A number of
ministers in the Evansville area are willing to be contacted about
weddings and Lesbian & Gay Unions if the need should arise.
Please contact
Lincoln for a referral.
From The President:
The congregation said good bye to Rev. Julia Aegerter on Sunday, June
18, 2006. She will be attending UU General Assembly in
St Louis
next week, taking a trip to visit parents in
Florida,
helping out in a LPGA Tournament in
Cincinnati,
and beginning a new career at a hospital in
Indianapolis,
IN. She completed almost a decade with UUCE in the best manner and with
enthusiasm that we all came to know and appreciate. The Sunday service was
followed by a reception, cake and coff.ee put on by the Caring Committee.
Jan Steinmark made a wonderful embroidery showing the stained glass window
chalice and, below, the words to one of our favorite hymns, Spirit Of
Life. We wish her all the best in the future ministering to the folks she
encounters "on-down-the-road". Good fortune, peace, and love in your life
Julia, thank you for coming.
General
Assembly
Ben Sizemore, Link Christensen, Debra Stong, Alan and Marie-Paule
Marty, Jan Steinmark and Becky McDonald are attending the Unitarian Universalist
Association of Congregations General Assembly. They will be bringing part
of that experience back to
Evansville
for sharing on
July 2, 2006. The Board of Directors
voted to provide financial assistance for them from the Yael Haffner
Leadership Training Fund. GA will not be as close to Evansville again for
several years. Board members, as well as committee chairpersons, will be encouraged to attend District and
National events as they can. The Board of Directors
has determined that interaction with other UU's and training by the UUA
National and District organizations can enhance our congregation's
understanding of liberal religious traditions.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
CAJE update:
The dental clinic has opened! This summer we will again have a
listening process – be sure to take part if you have an issue you care
about. Also you might want to attend the assembly in the fall so that you
can vote for your issue.
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 25th 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 pagan ethics. All
are welcome. If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Talley at
459-3067 or
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
The parents group plans to meet throughout the summer. Our July meeting
will be a picnic and play date at Burdette Park. Contact Tina Grant for
details.
Proud Grandma!
Suze Wright has a new grand daughter. Maggie and Charles
Paine are the parents of a baby girl born in Newburgh, Indiana
on May 15, 2006. Mahala Cheyenne weighed 6 pds 10 ozs and was 20.5 inches
long. Mom and baby are doing fine.
New Orleans UU’s Need You!
The New Orleans congregations now are able and willing to have groups
come from our
congregations to help out. They have work that can be done on the church
buildings, members'
homes, and in the community. This is exciting beyond belief!
But
there are conditions: you come in groups of 4-50 people; they need a
month's notice; you plan on staying a minimum of 4 days; you need to be
able to put up with basic camping conditions; you need your tetanus shot;
you need to be able to evacuate yourselves quickly in case of another
hurricane. There is more about this that you can learn by reading the
story in UUWorld on line:
http://www.uuworld.org/news/articles/summervolunteerswelcomeinneworleans4745.shtml.
Or you can
visit the
Baton Rouge
website where this is being coordinated.
http://unitarianchurchbr.com/home/?linkId=62
Please
consider this for your youth groups, your adults, your willing bodies.
Thanks!
Rev. Lisa
Presley
Interim District Executive
Heartland District of the UUA
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
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.
Newsletter Editor: Beth Heil
August Newsletter info due to me by midnight July 20. Thanks.
email: uuceeditor@hotmail.com
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