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As I write this column, it is a little over a week before Thanksgiving and by the time you read this we will all be fully ensconced in The Holiday Season – one way or another. I do love the holidays – all of them – but my life has been so busy over the past several years that I haven’t been able to savor the preparation and rituals like I used to. I miss that.
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And while I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to be able to spend the holidays with family and friends, there will be beloved faces missing from the table this year.
Many of us are busy making plans for this “most wonderful time of year.” And for many of us a most wonderful time will be had. But for others it will be a complicated time of year. This may be a time when loved ones may be deeply missed or financial hardship may derail hoped for plans. This may be a time when the Hallmark version of the holidays looks nothing like the reality of our lives.
Let us then go forward over the next many weeks with a deepened awareness of “The Full Catastrophe” of life (to quote Zorba the Greek). Let us find ways to heighten our sense of gratitude for all that is our life and let us also remember that we seldom know the fullness of what others are carrying. Let us make time for kindness. Let us make time for self-care and reflection.
Let us treasure the connections of this Beloved Community. Please join us whenever you can, but especially for our Pageant on December 15, a Solstice Celebration of December 22 and, of course, for our Christmas Eve service.
Let us make this holiday season one that truly nurtures our souls. However and wherever you celebrate, may you know that you are loved.
With deep gratitude,
Cindy
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The Worship Theme for December is "We Laugh, We Cry"
December 1: "And Yet There Is So Much Light" This is the first Sunday of the Christian season of Advent., a time of waiting. December is often thought to be a time of waiting. Waiting for the solistice. Waiting for winter. Waiting for Christmas. Waiting in the dark for the return of the light. How can we stay in the present moment? Kathy Ellis preaches with worship associate Julie Ham.
December 8: "Care for the Soul" Getting out of our heads and into our hearts. Cindy Terlazzo preaches with worship associate Gisela Roethke.
December 15: "The Gifts of the Journey" What gifts does Unitarian Universalism have to offer a special newborn child? This magical multigenerational no-rehearsal pageant will explore the gifts we have to give the next generation along our journeys. Emily Crutcher leads the service.
December 22: "Solstice Service" Since prehistory, the winter solstice has been seen as a signigicant time of year. It is a time that marks the symbolic death and rebirth of the Sun. Join us today as we celebrate this ancient traditon. Cindy Terlazzo leads the service with worship associate Dot Everhart.
December 24: "Stories and Carols" Join us for our annual celebration of Christmas Eve, with traditional carols and Christian scriptures interspersed with contemporary reflections and interpretations, ending in candlelight.
December 29: "We Laugh, We Cry, We SING!" We each have songs that can transport us to a specific memory along our journey through this life. Join us on the last Sunday of the year as we spend an hour singing familiar hymns and carols, reflecting on our journeys through this past year, and readying ourselves to sing into the year ahead.
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The UUCV Book Group met and made their selections for 2020.
Watch for a brochure to come out detailing this year's picks!
We meet at 6:30 pm on the 4th Sunday of the month from January through October in the YUUTH room.
If you have any questions, please contact UUCV Book Group Coordinator, Riley Johnson at riles1806@gmail.com, or Pam in the office at pam@uucv.net or
717-249-8944.
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Among many of the functions we take for granted as a community, UUCV relies on volunteers for Sunday morning coffee preparation and to bring flowers to beautify our altar during worship.
Please consider signing up to prepare coffee or to bring flowers for our service. If you’ve never made coffee at UUCV before, Max Lara will be happy to assist you with the process.
Sign-up sheets for coffee and flowers are on the Volunteer Table in the Social Hall. Thank you.
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UUCV Work Day
All hands
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UUCVers...we have more work to do to prepare for winter.
Leaves have fallen since the last workday and need cleaned up.
Additionally, some of the window wells need cleaning.
Anyone interested in helping out, work will begin on Wednesday the 4th of December at 10 AM. Hope to see you there.
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Give Back during the Holiday Season
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VOLUNTEER at Project SHARE’S Farm Stand:
Thursday mornings, December 5th and 19th from 9:30 – 11:00.
SUPPORT the Middles Mitten Tree Project
Donate new mittens, gloves, hats, socks, scarves to those in need.
Change For The World – Maranatha Carlisle
Maranatha-Carlisle is a charitable organization who assists consumers with sound financial management. We help individuals and families establish household budgets and ensure expenses are paid on time, bringing them financial stability and peace of mind.
SAVE THE DATE
Sunday, January 19th – The 31st Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemoration. More information to follow.
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December's Featured Events
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Family Happy Hour - Monday, December 16: Desparate Times: 5:30 - 7:30 PM 1201 Carlisle Spring Road, Carlisle...Food, drinks, games! All are welcome! |
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Want to plan ahead? Check out all the RE events scheduled through June 2020.
All of these events are open to all ages, not only for families with young children. These events are also a great opportunity to invite new friends who may want to learn more about us but feel shy about coming to church on a Sunday - is there someone in your life you would like to invite?
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Fall Adult RE Schedule - 2019
These classes will be held on Sunday morning’s beginning at 9:00 am in the Board Room. Everyone is welcome to join.
December 15: Mega Churches
A church is considered Mega if it has over 2,000 regular congregants. There are more than 1,300 of these in the US. What is it like to attend one of these? Why do they exist? What do they provide their members that a smaller church cannot? Are there or could there be any UU megachurches? Discussion leader: Joe Osborne.
December 29: Christology Wisdom
Wisdom Christology is that branch of Christian theology that looks at the ways in which the Jewish Wisdom literature was used to help craft the Jesus story. In the gospels, Jesus himself is often portrayed as Wisdom personified. Wisdom also becomes the “kingdom of God” within us that can be found by seeking. These revelations, among others, have caused some scholars to have serious doubts about the historical existence of Jesus. Discussion leader: Don Hoffman.
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Need to talk with our Intern Minister Cindy Terlazzo?
Cindy will have UUCV office hours on Wednesdays from noon until early evening. If you would like to meet with her, please get in touch with her cindy@uucv.net to set up a time. She's also available on Sundays following worship. You can also contact the church office 717/249-8944 or pam@uucv.net to leave a message for Cindy to get back to you. |
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New Membership Classes
Interested in becoming a member of UUCV or just learning more about the history of Unitarian Universalism? Rev. Aija Simpson will be holding classes February 9, 16 and 23 from 12:30 until 2:30 in the Yuuth Room.
Sign up now by contacting Pam in the office at pam@uucv.net or calling 717/249-8944. |
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Save the Date
You are invited to SAVE THE DATE for the ordination of our intern, Cindy Terlazzo.
March 28, 2020. The event will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of York. More specific details will follow after the new year.
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UUCV Office Closings for December
The UUCV staff will be out of the office from December 25 until January 2.
Urgent emails will be responded to in a timely manner. For urgent pastoral issues call 717/249-8944 and select option 1. Have a wonderful Holiday Season!
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UUCV's 23rd
Annual Auction
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AUCTION FOLLOW-UP NEWS…
A big thank-you to everyone that contributed to the auction with your skills, purchases and attendance. It was a great success!
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There are still a few gift cards available for purchase on the Auction table in the Social Hall.
We will also be showcasing events each quarter that are still available for you to sign up to attend.
Check out the Auction table in the Social Hall to see what’s still up for bid!
And…if you’re missing anything you loaned us: publications, dishes, etc. you will find them on the Auction Table in the Social Hall as well.
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Mozambique Bursary Committee:
In the United States, we take secondary education for granted. Never is there a question of whether our youth can attend middle and high school. In fact, they must!
On November 10th, congregants and friends learned that girls in rural Mozambique do not have this opportunity. There, girls help support the household by hauling water, gathering firewood, tending crops and watching younger siblings. They often marry in their early teens, renewing the cycle of early childbearing and poverty. Mozambiquan girls often attend a local primary school. But the cost of attending a regional secondary school -- room and board, school fees, uniforms and supplies is simply out of reach for most families. Your gift of $350 will support a girl for one year while she completes her secondary school education. Gifts of any amount, however, are welcome and help Mozambiquan girls achieve their educational goals. Checks payable to the UUCV Mozambique Bursary Project can be put into the offering or mailed to UUCV. Please give the forever gift of education to a girl in Mozambique! Thank you for your generosity
Susan Rimby on behalf of the Mozambique Bursary Committee
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UUCV Fundraising Opportunities
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UUCV POINSETTIA FUNDRAISER: REMEMBER.HONOR.SUPPORT
Purchase a poinsettia to remember or honor a loved one...to show appreciation...to support UUCV.
An insert in the Order of Service will list the names of those being recognized by the poinsettias. The poinsettias will decorate the Sanctuary from December 15th to 29th so all can share in their beauty. Please take your poinsettia home after the service on December 24th or 29th.
The cost of each poinsettia dedication is $15. Complete the order form located in the social hall and return to Pam Martin in the office, place it in an envelope during offering or mail it to:
UUCV
PO Box 207
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
The last day to place an order is Sunday, December 8th. Please see Cindy Good cyagood4@gmail.com or Pam Martin pam@uucv.net with questions.
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Grocery Cards – Easy fundraiser for UUCV
Don’t forget to stop by the Grocery Card table after service on Sundays to buy a Giant, Karns or Weis card to purchase all your picnic groceries. This is a great fundraiser for UUCV – we receive 10% of the face value of every Giant Card sold and 5% for each Karns and Weis card sold. Cards can also be purchased during the week in the church office Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 8:30 am – 1:30 pm and on Wednesdays from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm. And you can use your Giant card for gas, Carlisle Borough Trash Bags, prescriptions, and beer for those over 21!
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Shop at Amazon and Make Money for UUCV
https://smile.amazon.com/ and make money for UUCV
When you do your amazon online shopping, use https://smile.amazon.com/ and choose Unitarian Universalists of Cumberland Valley as the charity you would like to support. You only need to enter our name in once, and it will remain the charity until you change it. UUCV receives quarterly checks based on the amount spent on this site. There is no extra cost to you.
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www.uucv.net
717/249-8944
Worship: Sundays 10:30 am
2 Forge Road
Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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