August 7, 2025
 

THIS SUNDAY AT CHURCH
 

Sunday Service at 11AM
Lower Gage Hall

"A Letter from a Birmingham Jail
 and the 7th Principle of Unitarian Universalism"

with guest speaker, 
Pastor Thomas Dixon

Pastor Thomas Dixon is a longtime community activist and advocate for social justice in Charleston. He has worked on issues like gun violence prevention, workers’ rights, and criminal justice reform. He has dedicated his life to helping others. Now, as Chairman of the Charleston County Democratic Party, he continues his mission of service and advocacy.

Priscilla Schumway will be our Worship Associate.
Music provided by Ryan Pagels

Children will stay with their grown ups in Gage Hall. 
During the summer months, the nursery in the Annex is open to children ages 7 and under from 10:30 AM-12:15 PM. 

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Greeter  Flowers  Coffee Hour



Welcome Back Brunch!

Sunday August 31
10:00 AM—12:30 PM

 
The Alliance is pleased to sponsor our church’s annual Welcome-Back Brunch to celebrate the beginning of another church year, so mark your calendars and plan to join us. We’ll enjoy delicious food and fellowship with old and new friends!  There also will be a special fun table for the children, so bring the whole family.  If you would like to volunteer to work at the brunch or bring food, Please click on the link for the Sign Up Genius to sign up to donate or help with set up or clean up.   All help is greatly appreciated!
 


COMMUNITY & CHURCH NEWS
 
Upstairs Gage Hall is Getting A Makeover!


Thanks to the Lucy Boyle Fund, we are giving the second floor of Gage Hall some love. Staff and volunteers are moving everything out to prepare for two weeks of ceiling repair, repainting and recarpeting. During that time, staff will be working remotely. Please email or call if you want to meet with one of us. Although we don't have an exact date yet, the goal is to have everything completed and back in place by the end of August.
 
*New date and time
Memorial Service for Dee Boggan

Sunday, August 10, 2:00PM
with a reception to follow in Gage Hall

Musicians Wanted!

This fall we will be forming a UC- CHS "House Band,"  which will play for the service one Sunday a month. 

This volunteer group will cover a wide variety of styles and genres, depending on the themes of the service. We are primarily looking for drums, guitar, electric bass, keyboard, and singers; however we are open to other instruments! Time commitment is minimal, 1-2 rehearsals per service beginning in late September/early October. 

 
Interested?
Please click the link below to respond to this quick questionnaire.
Join the Choir!

Our Chancel Choir resumes rehearsal on August 20th!  If you've been interested in joining us, now is the perfect time!  We're also having a choir party on August 23rd, interested singers are welcome to attend.  Please email our music director at ryan@charlestonuu.org for more details.
 
Book of Life 
 

To share a significant life event (births, deaths, celebrations, transitions and other joys and sorrows) send to Marcia Castano at marciapate5@gmail.com by Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. or write them in person on Sunday morning. The physical book is kept at the front of the church near the pulpit.
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The Unitarian Church in Charleston
4 Archdale Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843-723-4617
www.charlestonuu.org

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