Live Stream Service Here Danielle Lopez will give our Story for All Ages. Priscilla Shumway will be our Worship Associate. Music will be provided by Mark Farnham, Sheila Russell, and 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!
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
John Preston
Marie Curie: In the room where it happened
Marie Curie was much more than a dedicated scientist. She was a Polish patriot, feminist, and war hero. She is the only person to win two Nobel prizes and parent another prize winner—her daughter! I’m pleased for the opportunity to share with you what I discovered about her.
Professor Emeritus from Eastern Michigan University who now enjoys his retirement by researching a wide variety of topics and sharing what he discovers in classes and lectures.
Click image to watch Sunday's Postlude.
Below are the parody lyrics written for the Pledge Drive.
Auction Party, Coffeehouse
Death Cafe, Vestry Board
Chili Cook off, Eden Keepers, Late Model Children
Okra Rollups, Easter Egg Hunt
Drag Queen Triv'a, Drumming Circle
U.U. Cooking, CAJUM Rallies, Frankie Fellowship
Docent Tours, May Day
Cookie Treats, Coffee Hour
Zoom Church, Greeting Members, School Board Meetings Wearing Green
Pancake Breakfast, Hats Off
Paul Shouting "Mazel Tov"
Danielle's Stories, Limewash project, Social Justice, Be the Spark
Chorus
Chalice Lighting, Gateway Walk
Owl Class, Pride Parade
Easter Brunches, Morning Forum, Edgar Allen Poe
Protest Music, Guest Musicians
Turn Your Phones Off, Sing the Kids Out
Baked Goods Weekly, Summer Service, Family Circle Fun!
Candlelight Concert
Chancel Choir, Meals for Fun
Fire Drill, Church Made T-shirts, Cozy Quiet Children's Corner
Canvas Giving, Church Yard
Soul Matter, EIB
No Insurance, Greet your Neighbors, Story of Belonging
Chorus
Chorus
4th Annual Chili Cook-off
Winner
Jacob Hoyle and his Red Chili
Carrie Jenkins came in second with her Vegan Pineapple Chili
and Nancy Simpson came in third with her Wunderbar! White Bean Chili
Opt In To Our Church Texts!
Our Breeze database now allows us to send text message reminders and alerts to our members. We'd like to use this feature occasionally to send alerts concerning weather-related closures, and reminders of important events and deadlines.
On Monday, March 10, members and friends will receive a text from 87447 asking if you'd like to receive texts from the church.
To opt in to future Church texts, reply YES. To opt-out of those messages at any time, reply with STOP and you will be removed from all future messaging.
.You can also opt out of texting by emailing erika@charlestonuu.org or log into your Breeze profile, go to the mobile phone and mark it as "Do Not Text."
If you want to be on our text list but didn't get an opt-in text, please email us with your mobile phone number. We'll add it to your record.
For more information about Breeze texting, visit https://www.breezechms.com/legal/terms-of-service. Message and data rates may apply.
THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE NEEDS YOU!
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.
SATURDAY, March 8; 10 AM
Women's Group
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!
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
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.
Amidst the challenges facing our nation, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and disheartened. To counter this, we invite you to a monthly potluck supper and discussion focused on "What's New and What's Good?"
Let's share the latest news and positive developments that inspire hope and action. This is an opportunity to connect, find support, and discover ways to contribute to positive change.
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
Last Week's Livestream
Join our Private Facebook Group for Members Only
Members, please participate in our private members-only group on Facebook! Also, remember to “like” our main pageon Facebook for more news and updates there.
Interested in joining our wonderful church community?
Click here to learn more about membership.
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
The Gateway E-Newsletter is sent weekly on Thursdays.
The weekly deadline is Wednesdays at 12 p.m. Send inquiries to erika@charlestonuu.org
Please don't hesitate to reach out to your church in times of need.
