When We Assume
Randy Blasch
So often we make decisions based on assumption and stereotypes.
Can we recognize that within ourselves and what can we do about it? Scott Morgan will be our Worship Associate.
Music will be provided by Bill Gesin.
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 10:00 AM-12:15 PM.
To stream, view the live when it broadcasts on our Youtube channel.
Press Release: UUA Condemns
U.S. Military Action Against Iran
June 21, 2025
The Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) condemns U.S. military involvement in the expanding conflict between Israel and Iran. The involvement of the United States will only escalate a deepening crisis of war in the region, lead to an even greater loss of life, and prevent diplomatic resolution to the region's geopolitical challenges.
This action by the U.S. government represents a moral failure and Unitarian Universalists (UUs) are compelled through our religious beliefs to speak out against it. Throughout our 200-year history and especially in recent times, UUs have supported peacemaking efforts and addressing the root causes of conflict. This includes a General Resolution that UUs passed at our General Assembly in 1979 and a 2010 Statement of Conscience on Creating Peace, in which UUs expressed, “we repudiate aggressive and preventive wars, the disproportionate use of force, covert wars, and targeting that includes a high risk to civilians… We affirm a responsibility to speak truth to power, especially when unjust power is exercised by our own nation.” Additionally, in 2008, UUs opposed a U.S. attack on Iran in an Action of Immediate Witness.
We renew our opposition to attacking Iran in the wake of this action. Unitarian Universalists will continue to work for a world where our shared values of pluralism and interdependence are realized, and where the inherent dignity and worthiness of all people are recognized.
Complete Your 2024-25 Pledge by June 30!
As this church year comes to a close, please donate to complete your pledge by June 30. Our goal is 100% of pledges completed! If you need a reminder of where you stand, all members were emailed a pledge statement earlier this month.
Please contact Erika erika@charlestonuu.org if you have any questions about your giving.
Blessing Box Update
THANK YOU to all of you have signed up for the Blessing Box. There are still open dates this summer. Also, the back up pantry is bare. Please consider bringing more food so that we have enough to refill during the week. Again, when you bring food, if the box is empty, go ahead and fill it. If you have leftover food it goes into the ivory colored cabinet in Gage Hall. You can fill the Blessing Box anytime, not just on the week you have signed up for. THANKS, the need is growing.
Vestry Board Meeting
Thursday, June 26 at 6pm on ZOOM
For information and a Zoom link to the meeting please contact
Vestry Board President Gale Simmons.
We meet on the last Saturday
at 10am in Gage Hall.
This Saturday, June 28:
No Straight Road Takes You There
by Rebecca Solnit
TUESDAY, July 1; 6:30
Men's Group
UPPER 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 Mark Farnham at 843-367-9663 ormfarnham@bellsouth.net
SAVE THE DATE
THURSDAY, July 3; 10 AM
Endowment Investment Board Meeting
The next Endowment Investment Board meeting is scheduled for July 3 at 10am on Zoom.
A maximum of 5 members may attend if registered to attend 2 days in advance (July 1) with Karen Ruef, EIB Secretary, kruef@icloud.com
CANCELLED SATURDAY, July 5
With it being a holiday weekend and just so hot, Eden Keepers will NOT meet in July.
For more information, please contact Laura Moses at 843-364-1976 or lauramoses@yahoo.com.
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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