Unitarian Universalists are often too shy to talk about our faith. But how can we grow our congregation and change the world if we don't? Is there a case for UU evangelism afterall?
Rachel Feher will be our Worship Associate,
Emily White will give the Time for All Ages,
with music provided by Madelyn Knight and Ryan Pagels.
9:30 AM - Nursery Opens, Annex - Children ages 5 and under are welcome in the nursery 9:30am - 12:15pm - Children ages 7 and under are welcome after RE classes until 12:15pm.
9:45 AM - Meditation, Upper Gage Hall Participants gather for an hour to practice insight meditation and discuss various aspects of the meditative path and its interplay with our lives. 10:00 AM - RE Classes, Annex and Upper Gage Hall - Elementary aged students (K - 6th grade) will meet in Upper Gage Hall.
- Youth (7th - 12th grade) will meet in the Annex.
- Following RE classes, children will join the service in the Sanctuary.
10:00 AM - Forum, Gage Hall (and now livestreaming on YouTube!) Julia Eichelberger—Eudora Welty, Mississippi Writer and Woman of Letters.
The editor of two books of letters by acclaimed author Eudora Welty (1909-2001) will discuss Welty’s prolific correspondence documenting life in Jackson, Mississippi, travel to New York and overseas, her love of gardening, and her dismay over non-progressive, white supremacist customs, laws and rhetoric in Mississippi.
Julia is the Marybelle Higgins Howe Professor of Southern Literature at CofC, received the Phoenix Award from the Eudora Welty Society, directs the program in Southern Studies, and is a member of the Executive Board of CAJM.
We have raised $358,667 of our goal of $429,700 with 73% participation for the 2026-27 Pledge Drive!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted their pledge form. You can pledge online HERE, mail your pledge form to the office, or bring it with you on Sunday to place in the offering.
A Night to Shine Celebration March 28; 6:00 - 8:00pm
Churchyard
Thank you to everyone who RSVPed to our Night to Shine Party on March 28. We need volunteers for preparation and clean up for the party. Please sign up to volunteer HERE!
Unhushed Program Sundays, 10:00am April 19 - May 17
Unhushed is a comprehensive, values-based sexuality education program for middle school youth (ages 12-15). Register Here. During the weeks of Unhushed (April 19-May 17), this will be the only Youth programming available.
There is a Parent Orientation: Virtual, 6:30-7:30 on March 23rd. Parents can sign up for the program before or after parent orientation, the deadline to register is April 10th. Zoom link for parent orientation
Last day of RE classes: Sunday, May 17
THIS WEEK AT CHURCH
Lowcountry Food Bank Volunteering March 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm 2864 Azalea Drive, North Charleston
Please join us on the 3rd Saturday of each month to volunteer at the LCFB. We meet at 9:00 a.m. and usually finish by 11:30. Closed-toe shoes required. Children 12 and older with an adult and 16 and older are welcome to participate; LCFB staff will sign for school volunteer hours. Signup HERE.
Minister's Book Club March 21, 10:00am Lower Gage Hall
Join Rev. Rebecca to discuss this month's selection, Hell Bent, by Brian Recker
March Family Circle March 21, 5:00pm
West Ashley
Join us for our March family circle where families gather for a meal and an hour provided childcare. RSVP here (using our new Google Sheet!)
CAJM Rally March 23; 6:30pm Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church
Join us at the Rally as we unite in energy and purpose, readying ourselves for the Nehemiah Action. Attend for issue updates, to learn what will happen at the Action, and to inspire each other to work towards our 1,200 turnout goal! Register HERE.
Women's Book Club March 24, 6:00pm
Main Library Branch - 68 Calhoun St + Zoom
Join us in person or via Zoom for our discussion of Culability, by Bruce Holsinger.
SCUUJA Relational Organizing Training March 26; 6:00 pm Zoom
SCUUJA is excited to offer our first Relational Organizing Training! Together, we will learn and practice skills that will help us build strong, grassroots power in our congregations and communities. We will also learn how to apply these same skills to conversations and negotiations with public officials. Register for the training and get the Zoom link HERE!
Social Justice Endowment Grants for 2026:
You can help our Church to financially support worthy non-profit causes that YOU believe in - in our local community! The Social Justice Committee is seeking nominations for the 2026 Social Justice Endowment grant. Every few years we disperse endowment fund earnings in the form of grants to non-profit organizations.
You may have a relationship with or knowledge of a worthy non-profit organization that supports our UU values. By all means, let us know about it by completing the nomination form. Don’t know where to star? Here’s a way to do so! The list below has a sample of various categories of non-profit organizations.
Which ones interest you most? Do an internet search for Charleston County non-profits that fit that category and see if you find one or more that may be worth your investigation. Then, let us know why you think they are worthy by completing the nomination form HERE and submitting it to Maureen Porter at mlpmaureen@gmail.com.
SAVE THE DATE
Easter Volunteers and Food Items Needed! April 5 Gage Hall, Churchyard
We are seeking volunteers for Easter Sunday to bring food for the lavish coffee hour, decorate gage hall, prepare RE games, hide eggs, and so much more! Please review the signup genius here and contact the office with any questions!
Coffeehouse Concert featuring Ryan Pagels April 18th, 3pm Gage Hall
From Ragtime to Radiohead, Ryan plays some of his favorite piano works during April's Coffeehouse Concert! Reserve your tickets HERE. ($20 suggested donation due at the door)
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Vestry Board Nominations Due March 22!
The Nominating Committee has received 3 awesome nominations for Vestry Board. Any additional nominations must be received by the March 22nd cutoff date. We appreciate all the interest and support from the congregation.
Sign up to fill our Blessing Box
NEW Blessing Box Storage Cabinet Location! Due to some exciting A/V upgrades in Gage Hall we have had to move the overflow / storage cabinet for the blessing box. It is now located in the storage area to the side of Gage Hall where the folding chairs are stored.
Please consider signing up to bring donations on an upcomingSunday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C044EAAA82EAAF49-57940404-fall#/ Blessing box donations can be placed directly in the box, if there is room, or in the storage cabinet in the back storage area of Gage Hall (where the folding chairs are stored.) Throughout the week, staff will refill the box outside as space allows.
Join the Music Program! Now is the perfect time to get involved with our music program at UCC! The two primary ways to be involved are our Chancel Choir, which meets Wednesdays at 6:45pm, and our House Band which typically meets once a month. Professional training/experience not needed! For any questions, please reach out to our music director at ryan@charlestonuu.org
To share a significant life event (births, deaths, celebrations, transitions and other joys and sorrows) send to Marcia Castano at BookOfLife@CharlestonUU.org 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?
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