Worship 11:00 AM - The Spark of Change with Rev. Rebecca Hinds; Sanctuary
It is part of our mission to build a better world. Will you join us to spark the changes we want to see? This upbeat service on Tikkun Olam (from Jewish mystical tradition) will surely help you keep the fire of commitment alive!
Danielle Lopez will give our Story for All Ages, Carolyn Parker will be our Worship Associate, and Music will be provided by the Choir, Bill Gesin & Ryan Pagels.
As always, the Annex is open to ages 5 and under
from 10 AM-12:15 PM.
Participants gather for an hour to practice insight meditation and discuss various aspects of the meditative path and its interplay with our lives.
10 AM - Forum - Lower Gage Hall
"The Pompe and Pride of Man: Pride and Humility in
Early New England" with Dr. Sandy Slater
Dr. Slater’s new book The Pompe and Pride of Man: Pride and Humility in Early New England explores the dichotomy of pride and humility in American Puritanism, beginning with their transatlantic migration. Her work argues that a distinct form of American Puritanism arose that affected every facet of daily life: religious understandings, court and legal proceedings, and conceptions of the self through diaries and letters. Puritans placed the punishment and eradication of pride as a central lens through which society should be ordered.
COMMUNITY & CHURCH NEWS
Update - We are now 81% of our way to our goal of 100% participation. Imagine what we can do if everyone pledges!
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).
Explore the roles of the Vestry Board and EIB HERE or by picking up FAQ sheets from Committee members (Lisa Hajjar (Chair), Abby Himmelein, Ginny Morgan, and Amy Hudock).
Deadline is March 23, 2025.
Volunteer opportunities at
Lowcountry Food Bank & James Island Outreach
We need 4 volunteers to work at JIO on the 1st Saturday of each month from 8:30-11:30 and at least 10 volunteers to work at the LCFB on the 2nd Thursday of each month from 9-12.
These sessions focus on deep listening and spiritual reflection.
If you have been looking for a way to explore your spirituality, share resources, and connect with new people, this is the group for you!
Read as many or as few of the books as you like - come to one session
or come to them all!
We meet on the fourth Saturday
at 10am in Gage Hall.
THIS SATURDAY March 22; 10AM: we will discuss Civil Resistance
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
We need your donations of items in good condition.
The preferred time to bring donations to Gage Hall is 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday, March 21. Or, items may be left in the marked areas behind the curtain on the stage from March 17-20.
Questions can be addressed to Diane Boyer.
We also need you and your family and friends to
come on March 22 and SHOP!
Because of fundraising activities of the Alliance, we have been able to donate to the Stewardship Campaign and other UCC and community projects. We need and appreciate your support!
SATURDAY, March 22; 6 PM
Calling all Millennials and Gen Z'ers! Come celebrate good food, good company, and the good vibes of our generations.
Women come together to have a thoughtful, guided conversation about a chosen book and the reading experience. The March book selection is The Dutch House by Ann Patchett.
WEDNESDAY, March 26;
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
THURSDAY, March 27; 6 PM
VESTRY BOARD MEETING
Church members are always welcome to attend our Board meetings.
Please contact Connie Hayes at crhayeshps@gmail.com if you plan to attend and you will receive details about where we are meeting
(in-person or virtual) and any other pertinent details.
SUNDAY, March 30; After Church
Upper Gage Hall
"New To UU!"
Interested in joining our wonderful church community?
Join us for a brief "New to UU Charleston" Q&A Session.
Grab a cup of coffee and join Danielle to learn more our congregation, Unitarian Universalism and membership. We will also discuss easy ways to get involved in the church community.
Volunteer Engagement &
Leadership Development Workshop
Saturday, April 5; 12:00 p.m. in Gage Hall
Lunch provided
Do you lead a team of volunteers at the church? Are you looking for more volunteers? If so, this workshop is for you!
Join us as we explore how to best support volunteers and make the most of what volunteer teams have to offer.
MONDAY, April 7; 6:30 PM Social Justice Potluck Gage Hall
What to learn more about Social Justice initiatives at our Church like CAJM (Charleston Area Justice Ministry)? Bring yourself, your family, your friends and a dish to share for a fun, informational evening!
If you are new or unfamiliar with CAJM, here’s an opportunity to learn all about this important organization doing good work right here in our community.
If you’ve been with CAJM for a while, come celebrate UU’s longstanding support and participation in CAJM.
We have a number of exciting opportunities in addition to CAJM – come hear more about all that is going on for Social Justice in your congregation!
Worthy Now:
If you are interested in a social justice opportunity that you can do right from your own favorite chair, we would like to share an organization called Worthy Now (https://worthynow.org). This is a UU organization out of Boston that connects UUs with incarcerated UU individuals for letter writing support. Currently, there are over 100 incarcerated UUs who need a pen pal. For more information please reach out to:
FRIDAY, April 25;
STORY FEST - "Good Grief"
7 PM - Gage Hall
Back by popular demand! Immerse yourself in captivating storytelling and musical interludes at Story Fest 2025. An evening of good old storytelling presented by talented UU's Regina Ruopoli, Lisa Thompson-Ross, Susan Garrison, Ruby Cooper, emceed by Nancy Simpson. They will entertain you with their raconteur skills. This will be storytelling at its finest with baked goodies for sale. Suggested Donation - $25
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 or reach out
to Danielle Lopez at danielle@charlestonuu.org
