You may recall that UUCUC provided a way to donate to a “UU Utility Fund” from December 2020 through April 2021. Donations collected were then given to Cunningham Township, with a final donation pending as of June. To that end, Danielle Chynoweth gave an update to Rev. Caplow on the totals they have collected and … Continue reading Update from Cunningham Township on Utility Bills
In June, 1865, Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas to take control and ensure that all the former slaves were emancipated. In the years after this event, freedmen in Texas began to celebrate their emancipation as “Jubilee Day” on June 19, and this celebration spread to other states as Black people migrated. Today, many states … Continue reading Celebrating Juneteenth
By Jerry Carden 150 Years Ago, June 18, 1871: The original Universalist Church was dedicated. The Universalists began meeting in a variety of Urbana locations in 1859. That was just prior to the Civil War, so it took awhile to save for and build their first structure while the country (and they) were focused on … Continue reading The Original UU Church
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote: journeying toward spiritual wholeness by working to build a diverse multicultural Beloved Community by our actions that accountably dismantle racism and other oppressions in ourselves and our institutions.
Pulse was a nightclub in Orlando, Florida, that was popular with the gay community and other young people. The club was named in remembrance of the brother (John) of one of the owners, who died from AIDS (“John’s pulse to live on”).
Come join us to play on June 27th 1:00-2:30 PM at the Friendship Grove Playscape next to Anita Purves Nature Center at 1505 N. Broadway, Urbana IL 61801! Navigators Chapter 278 is hosting a play event where you are welcome to play with the natural materials as well as spread out in the field. Please … Continue reading Religious Education Play Date at Anita Purves Nature Center
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Pride Month. This is a time to remember the long struggle of LGBTQ+ people for basic rights, and to recognize the many contributions they have made to our society.
Please refer to this link for the June 6, 2021 annual meeting packet. All members were sent this packet via email or regular mail by May 27, 2021. It contains the call letter and agenda for the meeting and further information about the votes that will be taking place during the meeting.
This summer, the children’s religious education team will lead play activities in an effort to build our community slowly out of pandemic times.
Watch for other news on how, when, and where they activities will take place (there is another article in the eNews with exact dates and times).
