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From the Board of Trustees |
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Greetings to all.
I feel the need to reflect some on the state of the world we live in today and to suggest how we can best contribute to change for the better. We have watched with great sadness the events unfold in Ukraine and Israel. It seems to be the same old story of violence and revenge.
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Throughout human history leaders have failed to see that dominance, violence and depravation do not result in greater friendship and cooperation. One side feels the need to make a statement by committing a horrendous act of violence and the other side seeks revenge. The cycle goes on until one side or the other gets tired of the impacts. However, when that side is defeated, the anger doesn’t end.
The potential for more violence continues. What can we do about this insanity? We can vote, send letters and assist humanitarian aid organizations. What else can we do? I believe we can reflect on our own actions and behavior. All of us have experienced conflict of some kind. We should ask ourselves, could I have managed those situations better? Did I take the time to understand the other person or persons point of view? I have been privy to conflicts within our own community. In all cases those conflicts were resolved without physical violence. However, I cannot say hurt feelings were avoided. Could things have gone differently if people on all sides practiced some self-reflection? That is something to think about.
Jim Burton, President, UUCV Board of Trustees
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The Worship theme for
November is GENEROSITY |
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November 5 – "The Light of Change" I have been a fan of Holly Near for over forty years. But I didn’t know that she was a lot more than a singer songwriter. We will examine her life and learn more about her including her social justice work. Come prepared to sing and learn. Rev. Dr. Richard Speck preaches with worship associate Susan Green
About our Guest Minister: The Reverend Doctor Richard Speck is the retired District Executive for the Joseph Priestley District (JPD) of the Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations. He was named Minister Emeritus in 2019. Previously, he served nine years as minister to the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Vero Beach, FL, before coming to the JPD in 2000 as Acting District Executive. In his last two years in Florida he also served as the music director for the church. He graduated from Meadville/Lombard Theological School with a Doctorate in Ministry in 1990. He was hired as the regular District Executive in 2001. He served fourteen years as DE before retiring from full time ministry in 2014. Richard continues to be active in social justice programs like the Black Lives Matters and The Coalition to Dismantle the New Jim Crow in Delaware. He conducts weddings, memorial services, and funerals and continues preaching in area congregations. He has served as Treasurer of the UU Ministers Association twice, finishing his second three-year term in 2020. He is currently treasurer of the UU Retired Ministers and Partners Association. He also served as Treasurer for the Priestley Kingsbury UUMA for the last six years.
Richard became a Unitarian Universalist as a layperson in Springfield, IL, in 1974. He was an active lay member of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Birmingham, AL, before going into the ministry. In that congregation he held a variety of leadership positions (vice president, secretary, canvasser, choir member, lay delegate) and was active in the social life of the church.
Richard’s career before the ministry was as a respiratory therapist for eighteen years. The last ten years before seminary were spent in Birmingham as the director of a respiratory care department in a large hospital where he supervised over 30 people in multiple divisions of the department. He earned a MA in health care administration in 1976 as part of this career. He left health care to pursue new avenues of serving humanity through the ministry.
He is married to Janet Tillman and resides in Wilmington, DE. He enjoys making music, flying his own airplane, and creating stained glass art. Janet and Richard have one cat.
November 12 – “Sharing Culture, Sharing Light” Just as Diwali celebrates light, we celebrate the light that experiencing other cultures can bring to our spirits. Join us as we celebrate diwali and Moz culture with our Mozambique team. Rev. Chris Kapp leads the service.
November 19 - "Gratitude and Hope" Join us for a very special all-ages worship services in celebration of Thanksgiving. One of our UU shared values is Generosity. Let us reflect on the ways that we embrace generosity with gratitude and hope. Lynn Sodora leads the service with our children and yuuth as worship associates.
November 26 – "Building Walls, Mending Walls" Join us for Outreach Sunday as we take a deeper look at Robert Frost's Poem, "Mending Wall" Michael Fratantuono leads the service with members of our Outreach Committee as worship associates.
Join us for in-person worship in our Sanctuary or on ZOOM. or “listen in” (without video) by telephone, by calling 646-876-9923 and entering Meeting ID 550 751 6685 |
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DISHWASHER DINNER
Sunday, December 3 following worship in the Dining Room.
You will also see a 5 minute presentation on how to use RAISE RIGHT as an additional way to contribute to the Dishwasher Fund. |
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Help us raise money for a commercial dishwasher and put an end to plastic!
Spaghetti (gluten free available)
Side Salad
Garlic Bread (gluten free available)
Coffee, Tea, Water provided
Wine will be available by donation
PRE-PURCHASE TICKETS (by November 26)
Adults - $10
Children under 12 - $5
Under 2 eat free
Maximum Family Cost - $25
DAY OF DINNER TICKETS
Adults - $12
Children under 12 - $7
Under 2 eat free
Maximum Family Cost - $30
- Dessert donations welcome
- Contact Pam pam@uucv.net to purchase tickets
TICKETS WILL ALSO BE SOLD SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER -
AT THE FUNDRAISER TABLE
TO GO MEALS AVAILABLE!!!
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November 26 - Book Selection for January - October 2024.
The UUCV Book Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month for a lively, thoughtful discussion on our worship ZOOM channel https://zoom.us/my/uucvpa
On November 26th, we will select our books for January-October of 2024. Everyone is invited to nominate two books, which will be voted on by those in attendance. Please submit your title suggestions to Bev Motich by no later than Sunday, November 19th.
If you've ever wanted to get involved, we'd love to have you join us!
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The UUCV office will be closed for Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23 and Friday, November 24.
Please contact our Board President, Jim Burton james.h.burton@startmail.com
if you have any issues that need immediate attention.
Pam will return to the office on Monday, November 27. .
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Mark your calendars:
- Mozambique Luncheon Sunday, November 12 in the UUCV Dining Room from noon - 2:00pm.
- UUCV Work Day Saturday, November 18 from 9a - noon.
- Family Happy Hour on Sunday, November 19 from 4:00 - 5:30 at Desperate Times Brewery, 1201 Carlisle Springs Road, Carlisle. This is an event for everyone!!!
- Thanksgiving Holiday Thursday, November 23. The Church office will be closed as well as Friday, November 24.
- Book Group Sunday, November 26 at 6:30pm on ZOOM
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Purchase Grocery Cards from UUCV and help us raise money...at no extra cost to you!
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The Holidays are right around the corner which means family gatherings and celebrations!
Purchase Grocery Cards to buy what you need for your event, or donate to an organization in our area in need: Project Share, CARES, Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) and so many more. Pam pam@uucv.net can provide contact information for you to these organizations.
Let's take this opportunity to rededicate ourselves to shopping with grocery cards. Remember, 2 grocery cards each per month = $20,000+ for UUCV.
Cards can be purchased for Giant, Weis and Karns.and used for items such as food, gas and alcoholic beverages. Stop by the grocery card table for purchases or if any questions.
Let's make this the year we reach our $20,000 goal! |
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November Social Justice Opportunities |
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Programs under the umbrella of the Social Justice Committee include the monthly CARES dinner, Change for the World (CFTW), the Mozambique Bursary project and the UUCV Antiracism Initiative. Another component this year has been assisting an Afghan family as they transition to America from war-torn Afghanistan. Other events we regularly participate in include Project Share’s Farm Stand, the annual Pride Festival in Harrisburg, National Public Lands Day, and United Way’s One Day of Caring. We anchor our efforts around UUCV’s mission to transform lives and care for the world. Thank you to all who serve on the committee and for outside support we receive from many others in the congregation.
The next Social Justice meeting is at 6:30 on Wednesday, November 15 on ZOOM
All are welcome to join our meetings. |
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Change for the World -
4th Quarter October - December
The Good Karma Repair Garage "Working Class Hero Program" |
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Good Karma Garage creates a welcoming and inclusive environment where "non-car" people can feel heard and assists financially struggling neighbors in Central Pennsylvania to ensure they have a safe vehicle with which to earn a living. They will help you with any repairs or maintenance that you need and work with you to find an affordable solution, so your car remains safe and provides you with transportation for the full life of the vehicle. You will never be talked down to or sold costly parts you do not need.
As a non-profit company, a large portion of Good Karma Garage’s proceeds goes into supporting the community through their Working-Class Hero Program. Aimed at people who are currently working or disabled and struggling to make ends meet, this program is set up to deal with the surprise repairs that arise during the annual vehicle safety inspection. Program participants pay only the cost of the inspection. Good Karma Garage covers the cost of parts and labor to make the necessary repairs to bring the vehicle into compliance with PA state standards. They partner with social organizations such as churches, social services providers, veteran groups, and the like to identify deserving people who could benefit from this program. Their all-volunteer staff makes this work possible.
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Donations to Project Share for Holiday Meals |
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Moving Circles Friendship Dinner |
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November 16th from 6:00 - 8:30 pm. Please come join in multi-racial conversations at the Meeting House (1155 Walnut bottom Road, Carlisle) for a community potluck dinner. Please bring a dessert or side to share. UUCV has been asked to host of one these quarterly events in 2024. Come and experience one! |
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November Toiletries Drive
Our Social Justice Committee has committed UUCV to contribute to the Carlisle Bridge Builders 2nd Toiletries Give Away for those who use Project Share's services.
During the month of November, please consider donating toilet paper, paper towels, cleaning supplies, dental hygiene items, and other toiletries. (No used items please)
Your contributions will be gratefully received in a box located on the Social Justice Table in the Social Hall |
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UU Justice Potluck
Many thanks to those who supported UU Justice PA's Potluck for PA fundraiser. The $10,000 goal was reached and the budget shortfall is no longer! |
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UU Justice PA continues to lobby to Raise the Minimum Wage and to include funding in the budget code bills for Whole Home Repairs, Workers' Rights to Organize, Medical Debt Relief, and not to increase ineffectively utilized funding for school vouchers.
See Cheryl Parsons for more information if interested. |
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A Win-Win Opportunity
UUCV has been actively supporting homeless individuals and families in our area with our some of our Change for the World contributions, donations of needed items and supplies when there is a need, and providing a monthly meal for Community CARES.
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There are also many homeless youth in our area who are on their own and could really benefit from our support. The organization Education for Children and Youth Experiencing Homelessness (ECYEH) actively provides multiple types of support for these young people and having adequate food is an ongoing issue. So, what can we do?
Many of us purchase grocery cards from UUCV and know that a portion of the value of each card is donated to UUCV by the grocery store. The WIn-Win idea is that any of us who are able to could make a donation toward the purchase of a grocery card from UUCV that would be donated to ECYEH to purchase food and supplies. Both UUCV and ECYEH would benefit, and we would be actively living our mission of caring for the world.
Here’s how the plan works if you are able to make a donation:
• Donations need to be given to or mailed to Pam Martin at UUCV, PO Box 207, Boiling Springs, PA 17007.
• Donations need to be checks made out to UUCV, and only in denominations of $25, $50, $75, or $100.
• Checks should have ECYEH marked in the memo line.
• Donations will be combined toward the purchase of $100 Giant cards as these offer the best return to UUCV.
• The grocery cards will then be given to ECYEH.
• Your donation will be recorded on your annual tax statement from UUCV
THANK YOU!
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CARES MEAL - November
The November meal for Community CARES Carlisle will be delivered on Sunday, November 19, the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and should provide enough food to feed 45 - 50 people. This meal will include pot pie casseroles and pies for dessert.
We need the following donations...Email Pam pam@uucv.net to donate or send checks to UUCV, PO Box 207, Boiling Springs, PA 17007 marked CARES in the memo line.
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**POT PIE CASSEROLES** 7 needed. 🥧🥘🥘🥧🥧🥘🥘They should contain either Chicken or Turkey and vegetables.There are lots of easy 9x13 recipes online for these casseroles,andthey can use either store bought crust, biscuits, or bisquick mix for toppings.Rotisserie chickens are perfect for the meat in these recipes too. Frozen mixed
veggies are perfect also.SEE *PINTREST* Chicken Pot Pie Casseroles for recipes.
- EASY RECIPES!!If anyone shops at COSTCO, they have large ready to bake Fantastic Chicken Pot Pies also!! They feed at least 8 people. They are awesome!!
WE REALLY NEED 7 of these casseroles!!!
APPLESAUCE - 5 Large Jars
FRESH FRUIT - Large bags of Bananas, Oranges, Apples
DESSERT- 6 Large Pumpkin or Apple Pies 🥧 🥧🥧🥧🥧🥧
BEVERAGES - Milk 2 gal, Coffee, Creamer
Please email Pam pam@uucv.net if you can help provide any parts of this Thanksgiving meal for CARES on November 19.
THANK YOU for food, check, and grocery card contributions for these meals. And 45 - 50 people in need will be pleased to have a warm & nutritious meal!
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Learn how easy it is to use RaiseRight to build UUCV's Fund for a Commercial Dishwasher. There will be a 5 minute presentation before the Spaghetti Dinner to help you learn and/or we can help you set up your account.
UUCV is partnering with RaiseRight for Gift card fundraising, the #1 fundraiser for nonprofit organizations across the U.S. for more than 25 years. Earn simply by buying gift cards to use for everyday purchases, instead of cash or credit cards.
With RaiseRight, nonprofits and other community-based organizations earn money simply by shopping for their favorite brands—turning daily or weekly purchases into the opportunities that matter for their favorite organizations.
How to Get Started:
Visit http://uucv.info/raiseright to Sign Up from your computer
Set up your banking or credit card preference.
You can then shop anytime by visiting https://www.raiseright.com/brands and see the daily bonuses and specials which will earn more money for UUCV. Check the % for each card to see what your donation will be to UUCV….with a very minimal fee to you.
How to Pay:
When you are done selecting your cards, check out at your shopping cart. You can pay by your own Credit Card (getting points on your card) or LINK to your bank account
How you Receive your Cards:
- You can choose ecards (which will show up in your wallet on your APP or in your wallet on the main website http://www.raiseright/shop
- You can print a copy of your purchase to act as a gift card when you shop
- DO NOT select your card to be sent to the Coordinator….any cards sent to the coordinator will be cancelled and your sale will be VOID
Contact Pam pam@uucv.net if you need help in getting set up or if you have questions about this program.
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Greetings all!
Happy November! We are moving deep into the fall season with the air getting crisper and thoughts of the busy upcoming holiday season starting to fill our minds. But before we get there, let's remember to slow down whenever possible and make time to reflect on feelings of gratitude as we prepare for Thanksgiving.
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Time Change Reminder: Time to "fall back"! Don't forget to set your clocks back 1 hour for Sunday, November 5th!
Below is our Faith Development schedule for our children and youth for November:
Friday, November 3: Youth Group Movie Night, 7-10 PM, YUUth Room
Sunday, November 5: Regular RE Classes
Sunday, November 12: Regular RE Classes
Sunday, November 19: Thanksgiving - A Service for All Ages: Join us for this family-focused service celebrating the gifts of gratitude, generosity and hope. This is a service for all ages - no RE today! Nursery Care will be available.
Sunday, November 26: All-Ages Activity ("Triple A") - Chalica!: After the Time for All Ages the children and youth will head downstairs to the Dining Hall for a group lesson/activity about the UU tradition of Chalica, a week-long at-home review of our UU Principles and ways to put them into action. During this Triple A, we will also talk about our annual Mitten Tree collection.
NURSERY CARE is available every Sunday from 10:15 - 11:45 am for infants, toddlers and preschoolers.
Our Sunday Morning Worship Services begin at 10:30 am in the Sanctuary. On "Regular RE" days, the children and youth go downstairs to their RE classrooms after the Time for All Ages. Classes end at 11:45 am.
**Please sign out children in Grades 5 and under from their classrooms by 11:45.** This gives parents the opportunity to socialize before pickup, while respecting the Volunteer Teachers' time as well.
Thank you to all our October volunteers! Ryanne Mack, Mrs. Candice Holsinger, Steve Holsinger, Susan Green, Susan Rimby, Courtney Wiley, Dirk Wiley, Rebecca Fratantuono, Kim Stone, Wendy Gebb, Gail Black, Julie Cullings, Primajoy Ramalingam, Laura Soper, John Simcoe and Melissa Mattson. Thank you so much for your time and energy! Members of the Congregation are encouraged to volunteer with the Children's RE Program! Please email Lynn Sodora DLFD at re@uucv.net to check in about submitting clearances.
May we continue to learn and grow together!
In faith and service,
Lynn
Lynn Sodora
Pronouns: she/her
Director of Lifespan Faith Development
Unitarian Universalists of the Cumberland Valley
www.uucv.org
(717) 249-8944 option 3
Office Hours: W, Th, F 9-2 Days of Rest: M & Tu
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Adult RE Discussion Group - Class schedule - Fall 2023
These classes will be held on Sunday mornings beginning at 9:00 am in the Board Room or join via Zoom at https://zoom.us/my/meetingsuucv.
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November 5: Amendments to the US Constitution (Video) Discussion leader: Melissa Mattson.
November 19: Sufism - Belief & Practices Come participate in an experiential class. Brian McPherson will guide you through a meditation session based on Sufi practices. Afterwards participants will have a chance to give feedback and discuss their experience. Discussion leader: Brian McPherson.
December 3: The Hidden History of the Oligarchy (Video + Discussion) The United States was born in a struggle against the oligarchs of the British aristocracy, and ever since then the history of America has been one of dynamic tension between democracy and oligarchy, asserts author Thom Hartmann. Pulling from his book The Hidden History of American Oligarchy: Reclaiming Our Democracy from the Ruling Class, Hartmann joins us via livestream to trace the history of this struggle, from America’s founding to the United States’ war with the feudal Confederacy to President Franklin Roosevelt’s struggle against “economic royalists,” who wanted to block the New Deal. While the oligarchs lost the battle in all of those cases, Hartmann argues that increasing right-wing control of the media, unlimited campaign
contributions, and a conservative takeover of the judicial system means we’re now at a crisis point. Hartmann lays out practical measures we can take that he contends will break up media monopolies, limit the influence of money in politics, reclaim the wealth stolen over decades by the oligarchy, and build a movement that will return control of America to “We the People.” Discussion leader: Cheryl Parsons.
December 17: TBD Discussion leader: Keith Bittinger.
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Church Service and Kick-off Fund-Raising Luncheon
Come One, Come All! The Mozambique Bursary Committee is holding its annual Church Service and Kick-off Fund-Raising Luncheon on Sunday, November 12 at 10:30 at UUCV, 2 Forge Road, Boiling Springs.
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Come to the worship service and be inspired while you learn about this life-changing, social justice project. Come to lunch in our dining room, feast on Mozambiquan-style stew, see a slide show from the most recent monitoring trip, and learn how you can help the girls o fulfill their dreams of education. Dianne Dusman and Susan Rimby have lots to share!
Everyone is welcome, whether you’ve participated in the Bursary Project in the past or not, whether you’re a UUCV member, or just interested in the Project. If you’re curious and want to learn more, this is a great opportunity to do so.
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UUCV Mitten Tree
Our annual Mitten Tree collection kicks off on Sunday, November 26. We will be collecting NEW winter gloves, hats, mittens, thick socks, and scarves through Sunday, December 17th. All items will be donated to Community CARES in Carlisle.
Any questions, please e-mail Lynn at re@uucv.net |
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Small Group Ministry
The Small Group Ministry (SGM) program at UUCV has been an important part of our community as it creates opportunities for expanding our interpersonal connections. The time spent listening and sharing with each other fosters our spiritual growth and nourishes our relationships.
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Currently our Small Group Ministry program is in a period of rejuvenation. We are hoping to form new groups in the next few months and are giving one more shout out - Anyone interested in joining a small group who has not yet contacted Wendy Gebb, wendywinter@comcast.net please do so before Nov 5. She will send you some information about SGM and ask you for some information that will help with planning new groups. Thank you. |
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All are welcome to join us for this fun event with games, food, ales and good conversation.
We will be meeting on Sunday, November 19 from 4:00pm - 5:30pm at Desperate Times Brewery, 1201 Carlisle Springs Road in Carlisle. |
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It's DONE!!! After many years of planning and waiting, we finally have our Steeple repaired and painted. Our last remaining project for our Capital Campaign is the Children's Playground Area. If you would like to be involved in the planning and execution, please contact Lynn Sodora @ re@uucv.net |
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B&G Fall Work Day – & Exciting News
Saturday November 18th
9:00AM-1:00PM
Volunteers needed for outside and indoor projects.
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Volunteers needed for outside and indoor projects. Outside – tasks may include raking leaves, remove annuals, and trim limbs. Inside – general maintenance and clean-up work. The big indoor need is for help painting! You may wish to wear paint appropriate clothing and bring your favorite trim brush. |
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Exciting News - B&G has initiated the repainting the entire dining room. This huge undertaking was last done by the congregation in 2005. How many months it takes… depends on volunteers willing to help. There is a great need for experienced painters, especially to do the trim work. Visit the dining room to see the improvement paint can make! |
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American Roulette - A Novel
Author Q&A and Book Signing at UUCV |
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UUCV will host this event on Sunday, November 12 from 5:00 – 7:30 pm in our Sanctuary.
American Roulette – A Novel. An eclectic group of authors spent six months collaborating on
American Roulette, a blockbuster novel full of tension, dread, and anguish. Each author created one of the eight key characters—complete with a supporting cast—who find themselves sharing a common destiny. Readers have but a single day to get to know each of the protagonists before time and circumstances seal their fate.
Come meet the authors Pat LaMarche, Sherry Knowlton, J.M. West, Matthew Best, Phyllis Orenyo, Robert Bradshaw, Andrew Carey, and James Dodds. Foreword by Cheryl Woodruff Brooks. Other contributions by Cheryl Dunn Bychek.
Livestream via Charles Bruce Foundation YouTube page. Zoom will be available for Q&A. Books will be available for purchase during the Meet & Greet.
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UUCV Yard Sale
SUCCESS!!!
We had a VERY successful yard sale with a profit of OVER $2,400.00 so far. We have a few items on Marketplace still to sell. |
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A big THANK YOU to all who donated items, helped work the sale and the food prep, and who donated to purchase the food.
And we had a great crew that boxed up items that were remaining and delivered to local charities.
This bi-yearly sale is a great fundraiser and is a great outreach opportunity to the community.
We appreciate all who participate....thanks, Pam and Cindy
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UUCV Book Group
Selections for 2024
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The UUCV Book Group meets at 6:30 pm on the 4th Sunday of each month for a lively, thoughtful discussion. If you've ever wanted to get involved, we'd love to have you join us!
On November 26th, we will select our books for January-October of 2024. Everyone is invited to nominate two books, which will be voted on by those in attendance. Please submit your title suggestions to Bev Motich, by no later than Sunday, November 19th. If you have any questions, or would like the Zoom link to join the discussions, please email Bev at bmotich@yahoo.com
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Time Change
Sunday, November 5, 2023 |
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