We are currently in Phase 2; the two-week incidence level is now
25/100,000, and the two-week percent positive is 2.0%.

We will reach Phase 3 when the two-week incidence rate is less than 10 per 100,000 and the 2-week average percent positive tests below 5%
CLICK HERE FOR THE GUUF REOPENING PLAN
CLICK HERE to view the CDC Interim Public Health Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People.

"Yellow and Blue Make Green"

Sunday, July 11th at 11:00AM

More than a half century after the Civil Rights Act was passed, Americans still don’t know how to talk about color, equality, or the great lie about race. This song infused service shares some insights from growing up green – half “yellow” Asian and half true “blue” American – witnessing and experiencing the internal and external challenge of equality and equity.

CLICK HERE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT

If you are unable to join us in person, please join us via Facebook Live

Audrey's Closet Thrift Store Is Reopening!

The long-awaited re-opening for our Andrey's Closet Thrift Store will be held on Saturday, July 10th, and thereafter every Thursday and Saturday. Store hours will be 9:00 am to noon, as usual. The shop will also be open for an hour or so every Sunday after services to receive donations and allow our members an additional time to shop. A reminder: Your donations should always be clean, in season, and in good working condition. Please, no puzzles, toys or games with missing pieces, and please include remote controls for electronics that require them. Help us maximize our profits and save our staff from having to relocate unusable items.

Drop in to see our renovations and new merchandise, or for just a chat. We look forward to your visits!

We Need Ushers! Can You Help?

Ushers are needed for Sunday Services & for Memorial Services. If you would like to sign up for one Sunday, or for several, please CLICK HERE or contact Anna Crow.

UUWOC

A Lifetime of Service

What can be said about a person who dedicates a lifetime to a cause where the most valuable compensation comes in the form of love? Our own Jackie Weddington has now retired after 23 years of service to the UU World of Children. Just imagine the quantity of children who have been blessed by Miss Jackie's leadership and loving guidance. If we agree that early childhood education indeed affects a child for many years in ways too far reaching to understand, then because of Miss Jackie, infinite children have gone to productive lives, contributing to the betterment of our society. Her incredible devotion to these children, to the parents, to the entire spectrum of people involved in the UU World of Children, cannot be quantified. Like a stone tossed into a pond, her influence will ripple for generations to come.

The retirement celebration was well attended with upwards of about 50 people. Those who came to return even just a small part of the love they had felt from her were alumni from her many years of teaching as well as current students. Several folks stood up to tell wonderful stories about Miss Jackie, including the current director of the program, Stephanie Glasser-Alfieri, as well as the UU spiritual leader, Rev Lisa Bovee-Kemper. Others took the opportunity to share their own history with Miss Jackie, and then the presentation was closed by Maureen Nery, founder of the UU World of Children, who presented Miss Jackie with an honorary Doctorate in Montessori. Miss Jackie also received a beautiful Montessori necklace and a portrait of her, done by our own GUUF member Betsy Daubenspeck based on a photograph by Sabrina Walker was unveiled and will be hung in the school.

Light refreshments were served and some tears were shed. Miss Jackie's contribution to our school cannot be measured and will be greatly missed. We wish her a long and enjoyable retirement with the time and resources to check off many adventures on her bucket list. Our doors remain open to her anytime she wants to come visit.

Thank you, again, Miss Jackie, for everything you have done for all of us.

SOCIAL JUSTICE

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for this important 30-minute film, “Other Side of the Hill.” It offers a hopeful inspiring look at local leaders on the ground in rural America who are leading climate action in their communities. It’s also about coming together, finding common ground and new climate frameworks, and shining a light on rural voices as we envision a path forward. The film will be available for free online viewing July 10 - 25.

You can watch the trailer and sign up to get a registration reminder here.

Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteering for Service Day at Annie’s House happens on Tuesdays 4:30-6:30pm and the third Saturday of each month, 9am-11am in April – September—and 12pm-2pm in October – March.
https://sustainingway.org/get-involved/

Food Not Bombs

In addition to their Monday food share, Food Not Bombs has a community-free pantry, which is empty right now. 20+ hungry/thirsty people stop by every day in search of food & toiletries, and there's nothing there for them right now.

Items needed: WATER, drinks, snack foods, candy that won't melt, pop-tarts, cereal, protein rich foods, pop-tab canned foods, can openers, toiletries, pots/pans, tarps, water flavor packets, ramen, flashlights, rope, washcloths, rags, wipes, makeup, to-go condiments/packets, & cutlery, toilet paper, rain ponchos/umbrellas, and any other small items you would like to share. To find a drop-off location, go to https://www.facebook.com/UpstateFoodNotBombs/

P.S. Many visitors come after dark when the volunteers are gone. When there's no food in the pantry, people pull everything out of the trash cans looking for something to eat. That leaves a big mess. While they’re quick to clean up messes when they are present, they can't always be there. Please keep in mind that a messy space in no way diminishes the work we do, or anyone's worthiness of receiving food or help. They’re happy that people find safety and get their needs met at our space, and they don't ever want anyone to feel unworthy of being there.

NANTAHALA 2021 RAFTING TRIPS SUNDAY
JULY 11, & AUGUST 22

Hal Smith and Merridee Harper are partnering with Brookside Rafting once again to run 3 Nantahala trips this summer. The dates are June 20 (Father's Day), July 11, and August 22. The cost is only $16 (to Brookside) which covers all equipment. Raft captains and passengers are all welcome - hardboaters, too! We'll need at least 8 prepaid participants to run a trip. CLICK HERE to read the attached document for important information!"

COMMUNITY CARING

If you would like to submit a candle of Joy or Sorrow to be lit during the service,
click here.

Please Note: Submissions received after 9 am on Sunday will not be shared until next week.

ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

GREENVILLE UU FELLOWSHIP
ADULT RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION OPPORTUNITIES
SPRING 2021 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

BEING UU at HOME

AVAILABLE ONLINE 24/7
(Eight permanent lessons-no registration required)
Anyone, of any age, who wants simple ways to express their UU faith in the context of home and daily life will find something of interest here. This series offers engaging ideas and activities for individuals, families, and partners for integrating UU faith into your home and daily practice.

CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE

More programs are under development, and we hope to share offerings from other congregations as well, so check back regularly for updates.
You can help make it happen! Email adultre@greenvilleuu.org to discover how.

UU ADULT RELIGIOUS EXPLORATION CURRICULUM SHARING AREA-WIDE IS HAPPENING NOW!
CHECK OUT THESE GREAT OPPORTUNITIES!

This is a great way to learn new things and connect with UU friends from all over!

A COURSE IN MIRACLES STUDY GROUP

Thursday afternoons, beginning January 7, 2021
Participants will use daily lessons from the
Course in Miracles Workbook
and then share their experiences and thoughts in the
weekly Zoom meetings. This class is offered
by the UU Fellowship of Statesboro, GA.
If interested, email ShariRB@aol.com to register.

Did You Know???

The BUDS Meditation Group is in need of someone to lead the group when they are able to meet in person again. If you are interested please contact Luci Fernandez.

Core Office Hours are Tuesday-Friday from 9 am-1 pm.
Please make appointments for visits outside of the core office hours listed above.

Masks are requested.

The GUUF Gold Star is a simple way for YOU to recognize one another for volunteer service.
To make your submission to suggest a Gold Star recipient, click here or contact Lynn Bell, Volunteer Coordinator.

PASTORAL CARE
To reach the Pastoral Care Team, call or email
the Fellowship Administrator, 864-271-4883 or office@greenvilleuu.org, or if out of hours, call 864-365-6177 (please leave a clear voicemail message).

In the event of a crisis or loss of a loved one, call the minister directly, Rev. Lisa Bovee-Kemper, on
864-301-1477 or email minister@greenvilleuu.org.

If you have an emergency situation, please dial 9-1-1 for assistance.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE GUUF BUSINESS DIRECTORY

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