Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah Georgia -- Sermons & Reflections

Church Office Hours
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Please remember that, if you are leading a service, you must have all information for the Order of Service to the office no later than Wednesday before the Sunday you are leading the service.

Meet our Office
Administrator, Ms Shannon Bell

The bright voice answering the phone at the church these days is Ms. Shannon Bell. She has been on the job since June 8th. After a week of orientation with out-going Office Administrator Kelly Blackmarr Carlile, Shannon “flew solo” for about six weeks and kept the office humming.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED TO HELP
WITH WEDDINGS AT OUR CHURCH

We need to create a team of volunteers to handle the weddings. One volunteer will be assigned to work with each couple while they are making their plans and to attend the rehearsal and ceremony. A second volunteer may be needed to assist on the wedding day. We have several scheduled over the next few months so anyone who is interested can help at one of them and see what is involved.

Contact Bonnie Bargeron at for more information.

JOB OPPORTUNITY

DIRECTOR OF RELIGIOUS ED.

Half time position (20 hours per week)
The Director of Religious Education works with the Religious Education Committee to provide a safe and consistent Sunday morning program of Religious Education

Principle duties/responsibilities:

Implementing the Religious Education (RE) program as approved by the Religious Education Committee on behalf of the Board.
Communicating and working closely with the RE Chair and the RE Committee in developing appropriate RE Program.
Working with the RE Committee in formulating the annual budget
Recruiting, training, and monitoring the volunteer teachers and aides.
Monitoring paid childcare staff on Sunday mornings.
Maintaining attendance records, registration records and other relevant RE records.
Communicating about the progress of the RE Program with the RE Committee, the Board and the congregation.
Advocating for the needs of children and youth in the life of the congregation.
Advising on best practices in Religious Education as well as RE resources with information gained from attendance at professional conferences and workshops.
Maintaining inventory of RE supplies, resources and snacks.

CONTACT FOR MORE INFO

OUR ENTIRE SERVICE AVAILABLE ON CD
admin@uusavannah.org

THE ORIGINS OF OUR
WATER COMMUNION

SOCIAL JUSTICE

STAND FOR PEACE
SUNDAY AUGUST 22

1 - 2 PM Johnson Square

Church members and friends are invited to join us for this one-hour silent meditation on peace.

ATTENTION ALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS IF YOUR GROUP IS SPONSORING OR PLANNING ANY SORT OF EVENT, PLEASE COMPLETE THE EVENT INFORMATION FORM AND EMAIL IT TO publicity@uusavannah.org. GET THE FORM

WE WILL THEN DISTRIBUTE IT TO OTHERS IN THE CHURCH,
AND TO THE APPROPRIATE PRESS OUTLETS
-- MANY THANKS FROM THE PUBLICITY COMMITTEE.

FLOWERS NEEDED
We need volunteers to donate/bring flowers for the sanctuary, perhaps as a memorial.

Please contact Ardis Wood (912-232-7708)

Next All-Committee Night Tuesday, July 27, at 6:00 pm.

Childcare Provided

6pm Dinner provided

6:45 Committee meetings commence.

8pm Wrap up, head home by 8:20 or so...

We have devised a great way for committees to accomplish their vital work and at the same time for new and more established members to get to know one another, at All Committee Night, which is held the fourth Tuesday of each month. We gather at six for fellowship and supper.

Then after a brief general "check-in," the committees break off for their individual meetings and return after an hour or so to report. This is a church where individiuals really can and do make a difference -- to the manner in which we worship, to the social justice programs we pursue, and to the recreational and fellowship activities that are such an integral part of our "family" life together.

CHURCH MEMBERS LOGIN TO SEE A WHO'S WHO OF THE CHURCH AS WELL AS WHO SITS ON WHAT COMMITTEE. THERE IS ALSO A MEMBER DIRECTORY THERE.

Membership:. Recruits members and helps integrate new members into Congregational life. Trains and recruits Greeters.

Property: Takes care of the Church property, including building maintenance and repair, building rental, opening and closing procedures, cleaning, landscaping.

Publicity: Plans and carries out publicity for the Church.

Religious Education: Recruits teachers, sets curriculum and oversees education. more...

Social Justice and Action: Connects Congregation to larger community around issues of social justice: pubic forums, coordinates Inner City Night Shelter project and other service projects.

Worship: Creates Sunday morning worship services when Rev.Bunyard is off-duty, works with the Minister on worship. Recruits chancel volunteers.

Finance: This committee runs the Stewardship Campaign, Fundraisers and oversees the Church budget.

Hospitality: Committee coordinates hospitality for many church and church-related functions.

Strategic Planning (ad hoc committee): This committee is charged with the long-range planning (five years out) for the congregation as we grow and accept new members and ease into our newly renovated accommodations. Committee mission is currently under review and update by the Board.

GO TO THE FULL CHURCH CALENDAR

CHECK OUT THE NEWSLETTER

Welcome Reception After Church September 12

Please plan to join us for a celebratory reception after church on Sunday, September 12, when we will officially welcome our interim minister, Reverend Linda Bunyard. There will be plenty of sweets and savories and refreshing beverages for all in the social hall. Come welcome Reverend Linda, and show her our gracious Southern hospitality.

Please let Gayl Glover (ggonstarsong@hotmail.com) know if you can bring sweets or tea sandwiches for the reception.

Dear UUSavannah members and friends,

The leadership of the church needs to hear from you!

We are conducting a survey, and your response would be appreciated. Here is a link to the survey:

This link is uniquely tied to this survey and your email address. Please do not forward this message. If you would like a hard copy of the survey, please let the office know.

Thanks for your participation!

To Honor the Life and Memory of Dick Vincent...Rev. Audrey requests that all gifts be send to...

Leaming Capitol Fund
of the Universalist Unitarian Church,
740 E. Main St.,
Santa Paula, CA 93060; or

The Santa Paula Rotary Scholarship Fund,
P.O. Box 809,
Santa Paula, CA 93061

About Habitat for Humanity --
Our Current Share-the-Plate Effort

Since its founding in 1983, the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity (the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International) and its supporters have built over 100 homes for Savannah, Georgia families. Our program is designed to make home ownership possible for low-income families that don't qualify for traditional loans, but have demonstrated the ability to repay a Habitat mortgage and are in urgent need of a safe, decent place to live.

As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI), the Coastal Empire office coordinates all aspects of Habitat home building in the Savannah area, including site selection. Each affiliate coordinates all aspects of Habitat home building in its local area - fundraising, building site selection, partner family selection and support, house construction and mortgage servicing.

Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds simple, decent and affordable houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families.

For more information, go to website

Paganism 101
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Tues. Sept/14, 21 & Oct 5, 12, 19
Then a break and resumes
Tues. Jan/11,18 & Feb/1, 8, 15
in the Fellowship Hall

Paganism 101 is an experiential curriculum developed by the Vancouver BC Unitarian Church that will enable participants to conduct Pagan rituals on their own as independent practitioners. It introduces the practices, beliefs, and history of Modern Pagan spirituality, a nature-based worldview that is deeply rooted in Western Esoteric traditions. It is an active and powerful way to engage with Unitarianism's Sixth Source -- Spiritual Teachings of Earth-centered Traditions that Celebrate the Sacred Circle of Life and Instruct us to Live in Harmony with the Rhythms of Nature.

The course will be taught by members of the Savannah chapter of the Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans.

A Message from the Social Justice Action Committee:

We are asking for volunteers for our Literacy Education for teens or adults, beginning in the fall. If you are interested please sign up in the Fellowship Hall or call
Phillippa Paddison at 912-355-2985

We would all like to give a special Thanks to the church's Music Committee for helping our service leaders with music this summer.

Mid-Day Meditation has been put on hold until the autumn

Women's Spirituality Group 2nd & 4th Mondays

6:30pm to 8:30pm

A Women’s Spirituality Circle to explore issues of Earth based Women’s theology is forming and will meet on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month in Phillippa’s place. Meetings will start on October 13th at 6:30 PM. An introductory course, Cakes for the Queen of Heaven, will be presented separately and is not required for this group, though it is suggested. Please let us know in advance if childcare will be needed:

CONTACT

Join Our Caring Circle
The Caring Circle is a new small group ministry for UU Savannah, organized to assist church members and friends who need help or support during a time of crisis. We are prepared to provide transportation, errands, meals, household tasks, home and hospital visits, and other resources and referrals.

If you need our support or know someone associated with our church who does, please contact Rev. Jean Mills . Requests for confidentiality will be respected.

uucares@uusavannah.org

Faith on the Move Ministry’s Food Pantry

The Social Justice in Action Committee is collecting food for the Faith on the Move Ministry’s Food Pantry. Items needed include large boxes of cereal, canned vegetables, fruits and meats. Collection baskets are located at the back of the sanctuary.

When You Buy -- USE IGIVE

When you order online…check out www.igive.com.

This is an easy way for you to contribute to our church’s operating expenses, while shopping, at no extra cost to you. More than 700 online stores are listed. Each of them contributes a percentage of the cost to us. After you log on, select My Cause: Unitarian Universalist Church of Savannah, then Shop…Save. It’s easy and UU will be the grateful recipient of your thoughtfulness. Keep us in mind when ordering your graduation, wedding and Father’s Day gifts, as well as your online purchases.

PURCHASE KROGER GIFT CARDS
From Our Church

You receive the exact same full value to shop at Kroger. The church receives funds that go directly into our operating budget. Bring Checks on Sundays to Evie Mayer in the Fellowship Hall PAYABLE TO UU OF SAVANNAH

CLICK FOR A Q&A ON THE PROGRAM

CARDS AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS DENOMINATIONS & THIS PROGRAM WILL RUN INDEFINITELY.

AA & AL-ANON

Double Winner (AA/Al-Anon) meets Sundays at 5:30 p.m. and Tuesdays and Fridays at 6 p.m. AA meets on Sundays & Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. All meetings are held in Building 3 (307 East Harris Street)

TRUE COLORS

True Colors Now Meets
Every Sunday, Wednesday
and Thursday

7:00 - 9:00 PM IN PHILLIPPA'S PLACE

An open gay and lesbian AA meeting – Everyone is always welcomed

GENTLE YOGA W/ MARY ANN– WEDNESDAYS, 5:30 P.M.

Mary Ann Muller, RN, leads participants in a gentle approach to Yoga techniques that respect the body.

1. Easy, gentle approach. Emphasis is on relaxation and breathing, which encourages spiritual growth.

2. Course requirements: Must be 18 and older. Have a mat and blanket. Yoga equipment is desirable, but not required.

3. No child care provided. Because of time of meeting and constraints on budgets, child care is not provided for this program.