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THIS SUNDAY...
Rev. Lori G. Hlaban, Minister
Chris Raskind, Director of Music
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Beaufort
178 Sams Point Road, Lady's Island
https://uubeaufort.org
Upcoming Sundays
May Theme: Thresholds
May 3 – Over the Threshold – Rev. Lori
May 10 – Hope & Flowers – Rev. Lori
May 17 – Betwixt & Between – Rev. Lori
May 24 – Ending the Fast: Ramadan – Rev. Lori
UUFB Virtual Worship!
Worship is scheduled to happen via Zoom going forward. At 10:00 a.m. as usual, click on the link below and follow the instructions.
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/927079175
You must have downloaded Zoom first. (Instructions)
See you then!
Rev. Lori
UUFB Virtual (and Actual) Office Hours
In this time, we’re adjusting office hours and schedules drastically! As we’ve noted elsewhere, for the time being Rev. Lori and Nick are working from home. They will both be in the UUFB office on Wednesday mornings. This allows us to process mail received at our P.O. Box and do anything else that needs to happen on our campus. If you send your pledge payment via the post office, please send it to the P.O. Box! We do NOT receive mail sent to our street address.
UUFB
P.O. Box 593
Beaufort, SC 29901
Rev. Lori will still take Monday as her Sabbath day. She will be generally available for phone calls Tuesday through Friday, except when participating in Zoom meetings for UUFB or her continuing education classes. She will be checking in with members via phone and email as her schedule permits, as well as continuing the spiritual practices that help keep her grounded. You can reach her at her cell number, which is in the directory (in the Members Only section of the UUFB website: uubeaufort.org).
Nick will be generally available to UUFB members from noon to 5pm on Monday through Thursday, and will check email daily. He can be reached at his cell number, which has been listed in the directory for the duration of these changes.
Women's Breakfast Resuming via Zoom
The Women's Breakfast will be held Thursday, May 7th at 9:00am via Zoom! Please contact Kate Hudson for a Zoom link if you want to join us!
Social & Environmental Justice Committee
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact our community, many of our neighbors are still unemployed and unable to feed their families. The SEJ Committee is please to share that Second Helpings, is accepting donations of non-perishable food, which can be dropped off at the Grayco parking lot on Lady’s Island in Beaufort. The Second Helping truck is in their parking lot.
You can leave the non-perishable food inside the back of the Second Helpings truck. The back of the truck will be open (unlocked). Second Helpings will then deliver this food to food distribution centers across Beaufort County, such as the one at Penn Center. Second Helpings' commitment is that all food placed in the Greyco trucks will be distributed within Beaufort County.
Monetary donations are also being accepted by Second Helpings. For more information visit secondhelpingslc.org. Let’s help feed our neighbors and their families! Thank you.
All the Colors! All the Flowers! - Note The Deadline!
It’s almost time for our annual Flower Communion service! While we may not be able to meet in person, we can still celebrate flowers and our UUFB community!
Last week I asked people for photos of flowers, for a special slide show for the flower communion. I’ve received a number of photos, and thank you to all who’ve sent some in! And, there’s still room for more! So, if you haven’t yet sent in a photo (or several) of flowers, please do so!
It would also be great to have some photos of our members for this slide show, because – as most of us know – the flower communion is about community! If you have an electronic photo or two of you, you and your partner/family, and would be okay sharing it with the Fellowship, please share!
Flowers can be perfect, or ragged, cultivated or wild, even gone to seed. All are beautiful!
**Thank you again to everyone who sent in flowers! The more the merrier, and there is a deadline: Sunday, May 3, 2020. (Yes, this coming Sunday!)
Chair Yoga ZOOMING To You!
Yes, our Chair Yoga Class will come to you again this week, live via ZOOM. So, pull up a chair, make sure you have downloaded Zoom, adjust your computer, tablet or phone and join the class. I would encourage you to sign in a bit earlier than 10:30 to make sure your technology and set up are working well. Please bring a tennis ball or some other small ball and something you can use as a block, either a book or a folded towel.
We will meet at our regular time: 10:30-11:45 Tuesdays
Here is your link: https://uuma.zoom.us/j/630127948
Looking forward to seeing you then. Also, if you know others who might benefit from this class during this stressful time, please feel free to send this message to them and invite them to join the class.
Looking forward to seeing you then.
Kathy Folsom
Opportunities to Meet Virtually via ZOOM
We can still stay connected, even as we’re not meeting in person for now. In addition to virtual worship on Sundays at 10:00 AM, here are some regular options and links for connection:
Sundays: Weekly Worship Service @ 10:00 AM:
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/927079175?_ga=2.111028930.636837041.1585662296-346745744.1578589167
Wednesdays: “Keep Calm & Carry On” Vespers & Check In Meeting @ 7:00 PM:
Rev. Lori hosts these evening gatherings with an opening reading, chalice lighting, time for check in, and a closing reading or music.
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/951823436?_ga=2.12985072.636837041.1585662296-346745744.1578589167
Fridays: “Keep Calm & Carry On” Check In Meeting @ 10:30 AM:
Rev. Lori hosts these mid-morning gatherings with an opening reading, and time for check in.
https://uuma.zoom.us/j/970166911?_ga=2.13042288.636837041.1585662296-346745744.1578589167
Sundays: Morning Discussion Group @ 8:30 AM:
William “Griff” Griffith hosts this group with a topic focus each Sunday morning before worship.
https://zoom.us/j/254603803
Virtual Committee Meetings: Committee or Team Chairs can contact Rev. Lori or Nick for information about using the UUFB Zoom account! Yes, you can continue to meet virtually while we practice good social distancing.
Do you have an idea for a virtual group meeting? Let us know!
Coronavirus Prevention!
Your UUFB Care Committee reminds you of the basics:
There is still no vaccine to prevent corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
• If you or a loved one develop symptoms, follow the advice of local health officials regarding when to seek care.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick. (And for now, stay home except for necessary trips.)
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after using the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Follow the CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask:
• The CDC now DOES recommend that people who are well (appear well) wear a facemask to protect themselves and others from COVID-19. Here’s a link for updates on facemasks.
• Follow local health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds, and other social distancing measures. For additional information, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html or call 1-800-232-4636.
To Be Continued…
a column by Rev. Lori G. Hlaban