News & Announcements
- Strategic Plan Approved at December 20th Special Meeting of the Congregation December 23, 2020 - On Sunday, December 20, 2020, a special meeting of the congregation was held, which required a quorum of voting members. A quorum reached, two motions were voted on and approved: accepting a financial endowment from the Englands for $50,000, and approving the strategic plan. For more information on the Dream Team and to read the … Continue reading Strategic Plan Approved at December 20th Special Meeting of the Congregation
- Come Say a Safe & Distant “Thank you!” to Kate Barton December 16, 2020 - From Michele Grove, IDRE: We have an opportunity to celebrate Kate Barton (events coordinator, facilities coordinator, RE-assistant, office assistant, all-around amazing person) as she leaves her UUCUC professional work. I have coordinated with Kate. She does not know all that is happening, but she has agreed to the time AND she wants to see you all … Continue reading Come Say a Safe & Distant “Thank you!” to Kate Barton
- Candlelight Zoom following 12/24 Service December 16, 2020 - Redirect link only.
- Ways to Celebrate the Winter Solstice December 16, 2020 - On the night when the Earth (in the northern hemisphere) takes itslongest breath we typically gather and take a breath of our own. Welook across the darkness and into the Year to come. We think about whatthe new year may bring and what we might make of the gift of the new year. Although we’re … Continue reading Ways to Celebrate the Winter Solstice
- Come And Meet UUCUC’S New Accompanist December 16, 2020 - Come meet UUCUC's new pianist, Juan Camacho! On Saturday, December 19th at 3:00pm, join Juan and the UUCUC choir at the beginning of the choir's rehearsal to get to know Juan, and welcome him to our community. The zoom link for the choir's rehearsal is https://zoom.us/j/94928047728?pwd=UHEzVGRBNWRWaHU0c3FoSTJLdm4yUT09
- Little Food Pantry December 16, 2020 - Wendy Graves, member of UUCUC, built the little pantry building in the pictures. She donated it to Julie Laut for her little pantry in front of her house in Urbana.
- Mitten Tree, Pandemic Style December 15, 2020 - In past years, we have had a mitten tree in the Sanctuary that we decorate with new hats, mittens and scarves to give away. This year we will be putting our mitten tree outside on Saturday afternoon, December 19 from 12-4pm. Whatever you donate will go to the families served by Channing-Murray’s Bucket Brigade.
- UUCUC’s Special Congregational Meeting on December 20, 2020 December 10, 2020 - Meeting Packet Click to view/download the packet, which includes the call letter, agenda, and two motions. Zoom Linking Information Time: Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. Central time (please login in 15 minutes prior to the start of the meeting to allow us time to verify voting members and troubleshoot any technical issues). Join … Continue reading UUCUC’s Special Congregational Meeting on December 20, 2020
- Rev. Florence Teaching OLLI class on Zen December 9, 2020 - Rev. Florence will be teaching a class on “The History of Zen” from January through March, through the Osher Lifelong Learning program at the University. For more information and to register, go to http://olli.illinois.edu/
- Update from Religious Education Advisory Search Team December 8, 2020 - As many know, we are in the third year of an interim Religious Education framework, with Dr. Michele Grove leading the process as our Interim DRE. This spring we will be hiring a permanent religious education professional who will begin in the summer of 2021. Our search team is led by Rev. Florence. Members are … Continue reading Update from Religious Education Advisory Search Team