Live Stream Service Here Danielle Lopez will give our Story for All Ages. Mary Margaret McKinnon will be our Worship Associate. Music will be provided by ourChoir, Bill Gesin, Michael Okas, Aidan Roff,Skyler Waddell, Ryan Pagels.
As always, the Annex is open to ages 5 and under
from 10 AM-12:15 PM. Sign up to be a Sunday Fellowship Facilitator!
How are we to grow and make our presence and our UU values more known in our community? Voices from leaders within the UUA are pointing to a Community of Communities as a model. This is the basis of the Beloved Community. Are we ready for changes to support our calls for Social Justice? The Vestry is looking at a vision of what we may need to become. Please come and join us for this presentation and discussion.
COMMUNITY & CHURCH NEWS
We're still in need of helpers, side dishes and desserts. Help us make this good time the best it can be!
The Nominating Committee invites you to nominate yourself or another member of the church to serve by being a leader on the Vestry Board or the Endowment Investment Board (EIB). You will work closely with the Minister, Staff, respective Board members, and others to help determine the direction of our beloved church at a challenging time in our history. Explore the roles of the Vestry Board and EIB HERE and picking up FAQ sheets from Committee members. Let any member of the Nominating Committee know who you're nominating before the March 23, 2025, deadline or email Lisa Hajjar at hajjarlm@gmail.com. Members of the Nominating Committee are Lisa Hajjar (Chair), Abby Himmelein, Ginny Morgan, and Amy Hudock.
In this current political climate, with democracy under threat and resistance efforts rising across the country, many of us are wondering what we can do to help. As we figure it out, it will be important for each of us to be educated and grounded.
Join Rev. Rebecca in a 4-part book series on Civil Resistance.
We will meet one Saturday a month at 10 am in Gage Hall (March 22, April 26, May 31, and June 28). Read as many or as few of the books as you like - come to one session or come to them all!
* March 22: Civil Resistance: What Everyone Needs to Know by Erica Chenoweth
* April 26: History Teaches Us to Resist: How Progressive Movements Have Succeeded in Challenging Times by Mary Frances Berry
* May 31: Revive Us Again: Vision and Action in Moral Organizing by The Rev. Dr. William Barber II
* June 28: No Straight Road Takes You There by Rebecca Solnit
Calling for Share the Plate nominations
Our Share the Plate program not only raises funds, but raises awareness about local non-profits. Donations given to Share the Plate are split 50/50 with the church and the organization for one month.
Use the nomination formhereto submit your nomination for a local non-profit organization to receive Share the Plate donations.
Volunteer opportunities at
Lowcountry Food Bank and James Island Outreach
Our church has a long history of volunteering with the Lowcountry Food Bank (LCFB), primarily the Backpack Buddies program or other activities sorting/packing food for distribution to folks with food insecurity throughout coastal SC. Due to scheduling issues last spring, we are on a different schedule than we’d had for years. From January to May, we will volunteer on the 2nd Thursday of each month and starting in June, we go back to our 3rd Saturday schedule.
The LCFB is located at 2864 Azalea Drive, North Charleston. You may watch a volunteer orientation HERE. Close-toes shoes required.
For those who work weekdays, we have a current Saturday volunteer opportunity to help at James Island Outreach (JIO) on the 1st Saturday of each month. This is primarily outdoor work at the produce tent assisting people gather produce in bags, help carry food to their cars, and cleaning up.
JIO is located at 1872 Camp Rd, James Island. To learn more go HERE. Children 12 and older may volunteer with their parents.
We are asking for up to 4 volunteers to work at JIO on the 1 st Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:30 through May 2025.
We are asking for at least 10 volunteers to work at the LCFB on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9-12.
THURSDAY, February 27; 6:30 PM
Vestry Board Meeting
Zoom Church members are always welcome to attend our Board meetings. If you plan to attend, please contact Connie Hayes at crhayeshps@gmail.com for link information.
SATURDAY, March 1; 9 AM-12 PM
Churchyard/Gage Hall
The Eden Keepers gathers to maintain our beautiful and historic churchyard.
All are welcome and no gardening experience is required – simply a love of plants and an appreciation of this wonderful green space. Bring gardening tools if you have them, gloves, water, and bug spray.
We will work from 9-12, weather permitting, followed by a potluck lunch in Gage Hall. If you can't get there at 9, come when you can. Bring a dish to share and put it in the kitchen until after the work party. We will have a brief committee meeting during our lunch. For more information, please contact Laura Moses at 843-364-1976 or lauramoses@yahoo.com.
TUESDAY, March 4; 6:30 PM
Lower Gage Hall
For thoughtful men to come together on a regular basis and share their life concerns, interests, and hopes for the future.
Specifically, to provide emotional support, foster bonding, social interaction. Contact Frank Hardie at fwhardie@yahoo.com.
WEDNESDAY, March 5;
6:45 PM - Gage Hall
Choir meets on Wednesdays
from 6:45 PM-8:15 PM,
and Sundays at 10am
(when Choir is present).
If you're interested in singing in the choir, please contact Ryan at ryan@charlestonuu.org.
Everyone is welcome to join!
SAVE THE DATE
SATURDAY, March 8; 10 AM
Main Library, Meeting Room A
68 Calhoun Street
This meetup is for women and those identifying as women to come together on a regular basis and share their life concerns, interests, and hopes for the future. Specifically, to provide emotional support, foster bonding, social interaction. Contact Danielle at danielle@charlestonuu.org.
Feel free to invite a friend.
SATURDAY, March 8; 5 PM-7 PM
RSVP FOR LOCATION
Families are invited to come together for a time of community and fellowship. Children will get to know one another while caregivers have a guided discussion. Childcare will be provided.
Please RSVP HERE and location details will be sent to you as we get closer to the date.
MONDAY, March 10; 6:30 PM CAJM presents this year's Rally, happening at 6:30 p.m. on March 10 at Mount Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. Click here to register!
FRIDAY, March 14; 6 PM
These fun potlucks are hosted in members’ homes. Breaking bread in casual, intimate settings provides a great opportunity to kick back with old and new members you might not know well. Hosts provide the main courses and guests (6-8 max) bring the sides.
If you would like to attend and be a host or bring a side, there will be a sign-up table inside the Archdale door in Gage Hall after Sunday Services. Email Ren Manning (renm1945@gmail.com) if you have any questions.
Book of Life
Our Book of Life is a shared journal in which we record the significant events of our lives, (births, deaths, celebrations, transitions and other joys and sorrows).
Entries are read aloud during the Meditation portion of the service. All are welcome to participate.
The physical book is kept at the front of the church near the pulpit, and entries can be written in there as well.
If you cannot attend service, any Book of Life entries that you would like our minister to share should be sent to Marcia Castano at marciapate5@gmail.com by Saturday evenings at 6:00 p.m. Marcia will then pass them along to be read on Sunday morning.
Here For You Please don't hesitate to reach out to your church in times of need.
Minister's Discretionary Fund
For assistance with your expenses, contact Rev. Rebecca Hinds at rebecca@charlestonuu.org
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Membership in the Unitarian Church in Charleston is open to all who choose to walk with us in the spirit of love and in the search for truth. We have no creedal requirements for membership. To become a member, one completes the New to UU Charleston and Pathways Classes and signs the Membership Book in the presence of the Minister and an officer of the church. We know schedules are very busy in this season and we are looking at ways to bring you in and learn more about what you are seeking in the community. If you are interested in learning more about Membership, please reach out to Danielle Lopez at danielle@charlestonuu.org
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The weekly deadline is Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Send inquiries to erika@charlestonuu.org
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