Prophetic, Not Partisanwith Reverend Rebecca Hinds
With the news this summer about the IRS undermining
the Johnson Amendment, what does this mean for our democracy?
Come learn about why it is more important than ever for us to
reaffirm the Separation of Church and State
and our core UU principles.
Emily White will give the Time for All Ages,
Maureen Porter will be our Worship Associate,
with music provided by Ryan Pagels.
Children will stay with their grown ups in Gage Hall.
Starting this Sunday, the nursery in the Annex will be open at 9:30 AM.
Children ages 7 and under are welcome in the nursery from 9:30 AM-12:15 PM.
Stream this Sunday's service here
Please join Emily White, our new Religious Education Coordinator,
and Julie Standish, our new Membership Coordinator,
for a morning of coffee, conversation, and donuts.
We will spend some time getting to know them and
we will have a chance to engage in some back and forth Q & A.
See you there!
CHURCH NEWS
Call for Volunteers
We’re looking for help moving boxes and materials upstairs in Gage Hall during our painting and carpeting projects.
Just come by on Friday, 8:30–10:30am, or Saturday at 9:30am.
No sign-up needed!
Religious Education News
Important Dates for Families
Sunday, August 24 – 10:00 a.m. Meet & Greet with Emily and Julie
Sunday, August 30 – 9:30 a.m -12 p.m. Welcome Back Breakfast
Saturday, September 6 – 4:00 p.m. RE Volunteer Training
Sunday, September 7 – 10:00 a.m. RE Family Orientation
Sunday, September 14 – 10:00 a.m. First Day of RE Classes
We're looking for several caring volunteers to help in the classrooms on Sundays, to teach/facilitate pre-planned classes and activities. No prior teaching experience is required, just an open heart, willingness to participate, and dedication to our youth's spiritual development. We will start the church year with a volunteer training on Saturday, September 6th at 4pm.
Please email me: emily@charlestonuu.orgor speak to me after this Sunday's service if you'd like to volunteer!
Help spread the word about parking at the church
during the week!
In addition to our 24/7 spaces, we have two leases on our parking lot: Charleston Day School and Southeastern Management. Each lease allows church members to park on certain days/times. If you are parking during the week, whether during the day or in the evening, please read the signs carefully to determine if that space is available. And always make sure to put your parking pass on your rearview mirror.
Because parking is limited downtown, random folks are frequently parking in our parking lot. Cars are now being booted or towed. If you are not in a church parking space, your parking pass does not guarantee that you will be safe from towing. We don't want our members to get caught up in that inadvertently!
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.
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 30th. interested singers are welcome to attend. Please email our music director at ryan@charlestonuu.org for more details.
SAVE THE DATE
WelcomeBackBrunch!
Sunday, August 31
9:30 AM—12:00 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!
(an exclusive video showing for our congregation) Sunday, August 31st at 12:30pm
Imara Jones, award-winning journalist, changemaker, and trans rights activist, delivered the keynote address at this year’s General Assembly, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s annual gathering in June. Her lecture was powerful, timely, and incredibly important. If you care about trans rights, trans people, and the state of our democracy, you do not want to miss this!
Please stay after the Welcome Back Breakfast for a showing of this incredibly powerful 75 minute lecture.
Books and Coffee
Ray and Elliie Setser will host
Books and Coffee at their home on Sunday, September 7 at 5:00pm.
The book being reviewed is Percival Everette's "James" a fictional account by Jim
from Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn".
Please bring suggestions for a nonfiction selection for October.
Coffee and snacks will be served.
Call (843)-571-3417 to RSVP and get address.
It is time for our annual pancake and syrup drive
to benefit the James Island Outreach food pantry.
Please bring any brand of pancake mix and syrup to church on Sunday, September 7 and 14th.
Donations will be accepted in Gage Hall each Sunday.
We have several church volunteers who help at the Outreach on a weekly basis.
The Outreach is experiencing a 60% increase in client activity
at the food pantry in the last six months.
All donations are greatly appreciated.
Call Priscilla Shumway with any questions 843-425-1850.
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.
Interested in joining our wonderful church community?
Click here to learn more about membership.
